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FEMA revises Buy America Preference Policy for infrastructure financial assistance
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)US
Announced
Jan 20, 2026
Description
FEMA issued Policy #207-22-0001, Revision 1 revising its Buy America Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure. The revised policy provides updated guidance on FEMA's implementation of BABA requirements for infrastructure projects receiving FEMA financial assistance, superseding the April 25, 2024 version. The policy clarifies applicability to federal awards obligating funds for infrastructure projects after one year from the effective date.
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FEMA revises Buy America Preference Policy for infrastructure financial assistance
FEMA Policy: Buy America Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure FEMA Policy #207-22-0001, Revision 1 BACKGROUND The Build America, Buy America Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52, requires all federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to ensure that no federal financial assistance for “infrastructure” projects is provided “unless all of the iron, steel,