H.R. 3473 · 117th Congress · House

Build Local, Hire Local Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Introduced

May 25, 21

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Sent to President

Pending

Signed into Law

Pending

Introduced

May 25, 21

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Sent to President

Pending

Signed into Law

Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

JUL 01, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
JUN 19, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
JUN 19, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
MAY 26, 2021•Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
Introduced in House
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
Introduced in House
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.
MAY 25, 2021•IntroReferral
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.

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: May 25, 2021

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Executive Summary

Action Timeline

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Introduced in House

Introduced in House

Committees

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Aviation Subcommittee

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Small Business Committee

Homeland Security Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee

Financial Services Committee

Agriculture Committee

Education and Workforce Committee

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee