The agency aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturers and boost jobs, but removing the 40-year-old general waiver has drawn criticism from industry groups.

Construction industry groups want OMB to focus on general policy and give individual agencies more authority over the specifics.

Construction and transportation officials say implementing the new requirements could pose problems.

OMB seeks comments on possible change regarding aggregates, other materials IIJA excluded from Buy America.

Unclear details on broadened Buy America rules on projects announced by President Biden during his State of the Union Address have industry officials concerned.

Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.),, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman, foresees a busy to-do list, saying “We have an aggressive agenda ahead of us,”

Industry sees shortcomings in project review, Buy America provisions 

The extended waiver applies to new "construction materials" category introduced in the Infrastructure Act.

White House says $110 billion has been distributed to states and localities so far, while the industry seeks a longer time frame for Buy America waivers.

Associated General Contractors of America criticizes required waiver provisions in new guidance, while U.S. steel groups applaud efforts to bolster purchases of U.S.-made building materials.