One of the major questions facing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation is the impact of Buy America and Buy American provisions, which dictate requirements for American-made content, by funding agency. These provisions will influence the spending of nearly $450 billion in electroindustry investments under the IIJA.

The Biden Administration’s two main goals are to ensure that IIJA funding creates more resilient and equitable domestic supply chains and creates high-paying American jobs. The Buy America(n) provisions are the primary tools they will use to promote those goals.

NEMA recognizes the importance of these issues for NEMA members and the Administration. NEMA also understands the level of effort and complexity of navigating the Buy America(n) provisions.

This page contains NEMA-developed resources and other information to help companies better understand, navigate and benefit from the Buy America(n) provisions. Additional guidance is currently being developed by federal agencies, this page will be kept updated with new guidance and resources.

NEMA has established a working group to steer the electroindustry’s engagement on Buy American and Buy America policy. Contact Madeleine.Bugel@nema.org to join the working group or for more information.

Support Documents

• Letter to Director Young and Director Drake
• NEMA’s guide comparing Buy America versus Buy American provisions at the agency level
• A NEMA  FAQ document on Buy America(n) provisions, including answers to questions submitted by member representatives during a recent webinar
• CRS document on Buy America Requirements from December of 2021
• Build America Buy America Agency Reports
• Buy America Provisions Side by Side DOT
• Government Wide Buy American Chart
• Federal Acquisition Regulation: Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements final rule and accompanying materials
• NEMA’s Comments to DOE and DOT regarding RFI for EV Chargers and Buy America Requirements
• NEMA’s Statement on DOE-DOT RFI on EV Chargers and Buy America Requirement

Federal Buy America Website Links

The following links include FAQs and additional information on federal agency Buy America provisions:

• Made in America Office
• Department of Energy 
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of Transportation
• Federal Highway Administration