Build Local, Hire Local Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2021)
Build Local, Hire Local Act
This bill imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau.
Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for these projects must be used for contracts with small businesses that have fewer than 10 employees.
When applying for a contract, grant, or loan related to a project, the applying entity must disclose whether there are any rulings, such as a civil judgment, finding that the entity has violated certain federal labor and occupational safety laws in the last three years.
In addition, the Department of Transportation must award grants to entities in disadvantaged and underserved communities for infrastructure projects that create connected, economically prosperous, and environmentally healthy communities. Further, the Department of Labor must provide grants to workforce development boards and industry partnerships for job training programs to train certain groups, such as individuals with barriers to employment, for jobs in targeted infrastructure industries.
The bill also establishes the Buy America Bureau within the Department of Commerce to oversee project compliance with existing laws that require the use of U.S.-made materials in certain federally funded projects.
What just happenedJul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2021
- Jul 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee - Jun 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jun 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Small Business Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Homeland Security Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Natural Resources Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Agriculture Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education and the Workforce Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Agriculture, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House