New White House guidance that fleshes out details of Buy America provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has drawn strong criticism from the Associated General Contractors of America but a positive reaction from U.S. steel organizations.
In an April 18 memorandum to federal department and agency heads, White House Office of Management Director Shalanda D. Young, said, “The act strengthens Made in America laws and will bolster America’s industrial base, protect national security and support high-paying jobs.”