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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the federal requirements for the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program through more than a dozen changes to the WIFIA Borrower Guide to...more
In a recent bid protest decision, The DaVinci Company LLC v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims reaffirmed the enduring authority of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) in federal procurements. At the center of the...more
The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act, which will impact transportation projects funded by federal dollars. While the rule may be adjusted following a...more
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve in the new administration, U.S. government contractors are facing an increasingly complex array of legal challenges. Staying compliant and competitive requires close attention...more
Amidst the flurry of tariff threats swirling around the world, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is terminating the waiver known as the Manufactured Products General Waiver from the Buy America requirements found in...more
BABA Act's emphasis on using domestically produced steel is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects. The Build America Buy America (BABA) Act, part of the Infrastructure...more
On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a new final rule to end its longstanding waiver of Buy America requirements for “manufactured products” used in Federal-aid highway projects....more
WHAT: On January 14, 2025, less than a week before President Biden left office, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a final rule updating its Buy America rules to rescind...more
On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the end of its general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products. The new FHWA rule aligns the FHWA requirements for manufactured...more
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule discontinuing its longstanding Buy America waiver for manufactured products used in...more
Although the incoming Trump administration is beginning to take shape, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the specifics of the incoming administration’s priorities. However, during his campaign, President-elect Trump...more
With former President Donald Trump winning election to be the 47th president of the United States, Americans should expect sweeping policy and regulatory changes, including in the federal procurement space. Based on Trump's...more
On October 15, 2024, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) began collecting requests for exclusions from Section 301 tariffs for Chinese-made machinery imported for use in domestic manufacturing. As noted in our...more
The U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Sept. 27, 2024, published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that would make up to $984 million in loans available for a range of projects that...more
Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang, Braumiller Law Group, joins VP Marketing/NBD Bob Brewer for a discussion on Build America Buy America. What is it, and how does one qualify their goods....more
IRS Notice 2024-41 provides taxpayers with a clearer path toward qualifying for domestic content bonus tax credits through a new elective safe harbor....more
On May 16, 2024, the Department of the Treasury and the IRS announced the release of Notice 2024-41, which clarifies the safe harbor for classification of project components created in Notice 2023-38 and provides a new safe...more
With the signing of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), the Biden administration reiterated a long-standing policy trend of “Made in America” laws. These...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on March 7, 2024, announced a proposed rule that would discontinue its longstanding Buy America waiver for manufactured products used in FHWA-funded...more
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. BABA provisions apply to all Federal...more
In this week’s video, partner Chris Weld discusses the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. These laws modified and expanded “Buy America” requirements, adding complexity and compliance...more
Join us on March 19, 2024 for the next presentation in our Infra Insight webinar series focusing on the Build America Buy America Act. While the Build America Buy America Act aims to promote domestic manufacturing and...more
We anticipate that 2024 will be another extremely important year for international trade and national security law and policy. The Biden Administration and Congress will continue to debate trade legislation and policy...more
WHAT: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued an update to its initial guidance on implementing the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is the third set of...more
The Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”), Made in America Office issued a Final Rule to clarify the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act4 (“IIJA”) and to clarify...more