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Q-U61. What is the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act?

Buy American requirements under 49 U.S.C. 50101, Build America, Buy America requirements in sections 70912(6) and 70914 in Public Law No: 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as IIJA.  The BABA Act will be required for both IIJA and AIP grants.  FAA’s Buy American requirements are more restrictive than BABA, but BABA includes more specific requirements for construction materials.  More information and implementation guidance will be provided as it becomes available.