ADVOCATE – October 16, 2024
Build America Buy America (BABA)
On August 23, the Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) Phased Implementation Waivers ended; meaning that any HUD Federal Financial Assistance (FFA) obligated after August 23, 2024, may now be required to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). Further, any funding obligated after August 23, 2024, added to ongoing infrastructure projects likely means that BABA applies to the entire project moving forward. Given the broad applicability of BABA to all FFA, excluding opportunities for a waiver, it is critical that housing authorities (HAs) become well informed on the rules, regulations,
and requirements of compliance.
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