Q-U44. Can IIJA funded projects include a local hiring preference?
The IIJA provides authority to use geographical and economic hiring preferences, including local hiring preferences, for construction jobs, subject to any applicable State and local laws, policies, and procedures. Sponsors and subrecipients may use labor and employment practices described in 2 CFR 200.318(l)(1) if consistent with U.S. law, applicable Federal financial assistance programs, and other requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.