Build America, Buy America Act

The Build America, Buy America Act requires that all federal infrastructure projects—such as roads, bridges, and water systems—use iron, steel, and manufactured products produced within the United States. To support this, the bill establishes a "Made in America Office" to oversee compliance and directs federal agencies to identify and prioritize domestic materials in their spending.

For citizens, this means that federal tax dollars used for local and national infrastructure improvements are directed toward supporting American manufacturers and workers. While the bill includes a waiver process for situations where domestic materials are unavailable or too costly, its primary goal is to strengthen the domestic supply chain and ensure that public infrastructure is built with American-made components.