BABA is the Build America, Buy America Act. BABA requires any “infrastructure project” funded by any “Federal Financial Assistance” (FFA) apply a domestic content procurement preference, meaning that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the infrastructure project have been produced in the United States, unless the awarding agency has issued a waiver of this requirement. This is called the “Buy American Preference” (BAP).

The purpose of BABA is to bolster America’s industrial base, protect national security, and support high-paying jobs.

For additional information, please see Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BABA).