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Prioritizing US Companies for Federal Infrastructure Projects

This new law aims to ensure that large federally funded infrastructure projects are primarily carried out by American companies. This means taxpayer money will support local jobs and the economy, but it might limit international competition for these projects.
Key points
Federally funded infrastructure projects worth $100 million or more must be awarded to US companies.
Companies from "covered countries" (identified as non-market economies or with problematic trade practices) are excluded from these projects.
The law intends to boost US jobs and economic growth by favoring domestic contractors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1193
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2023-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Domestic Preferences for Building America Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1193.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federally funded infrastructure projects worth $100 million or more must be awarded to US companies.
  • Companies from "covered countries" (identified as non-market economies or with problematic trade practices) are excluded from these projects.
  • The law intends to boost US jobs and economic growth by favoring domestic contractors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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