Federal Railroad Administration — Buy America
“Buy America provisions ensure that transportation infrastructure projects are built with American-made products. That means that Department of Transportation investments are able to support an entire supply chain of American companies and their employees.”
“The Secretary of Transportation may obligate funds for a project only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States.”
FRA Buy America Resources
- FRA Overview (including waiver requests and decisions)
- Buy America & High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program: FAQ
- Sample Component List (illustrative purposes only)
- Notice of Proposed Nonavailability Waiver for Certain High-Speed Rail Products — California Inaugural High-Speed Rail Service Project (Sept. 20, 2024)
- FRA Buy America and Related Requirements Webinar Presentation — Note: Slide 18 contains incorrect data regarding FTA Systems and Components and Sub-components.
- PRIIA Overview (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act)
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