Tag: Federal Highway Administration

Biden Administration Proposes End to Highway Waiver

The Biden administration wants to eliminate a Buy America waiver that has allowed the purchase of foreign manufactured goods for use in highway projects since the 1980s. In his State-of-the-Union address on March 7, 2024, President Biden declared “’Buy

Biden Vetoes Congressional Rejection of Buy America Waiver

President Biden has vetoed a joint resolution of Congress that was aimed at blocking a Buy America waiver for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, issued by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The president’s support of a

Federal Procurement: “Buy America” and Climate Policies

Federal agencies are taking various measures to maximize their purchase of American-made products, as directed by the president’s “Made in America” order and reinforced by the extensive “Buy America” provisions in the recently

Waive Buy America for Alaskan Ferry Terminal?

The U.S.-Canada dispute over the application of Buy America requirements to the Alaska ferry terminal project could be resolved with a public interest waiver. Buy America requirements are once again under fire from Canada, as they have been