Bill

Build American Efficiency Act

HB9194Foreign Trade and International FinanceFiled

To clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.

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The Build American Efficiency Act aims to simplify how documentation is treated when companies follow certain standards to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act. This law ensures that products used in federal projects are made in America. The bill specifically addresses the rules around the evidence businesses need to provide to show they are following these standards.

This bill affects businesses that need to meet the Buy America standards, especially those involved in federal projects. By clarifying the documentation process, it could make compliance easier and more straightforward for these businesses.

HB9194 was introduced on June 8, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It has not advanced further as of the last update. This bill is a collaborative effort with sponsors from both major parties, showing bipartisan support.