Build American Efficiency Act

Bill Number

H.R. 9194

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Last Updated

2026-06-30T08:06:57Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This legislation clarifies the use of specific documentation as evidence of compliance with domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act for financial assistance programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It aims to streamline certification processes without mandating any particular method.

Key Provisions

• The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must treat documentation generated under the Make It American Process Standard (NEMA 70901-2024), or an approved successor version, as sufficient evidence for verifying domestic content certifications.
• The Secretary may also accept documentation from similar standards that provide an auditable and verifiable process.
• The bill explicitly states that use of this standard is optional, and recipients may continue using any other legally permitted certification methods.

Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill adds a new evidentiary rule for HUD-administered programs under the Build America, Buy America Act (enacted in 2021). It does not alter the underlying domestic content requirements but provides a recognized, standardized method for demonstrating compliance.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: Reduces administrative review burdens for HUD by establishing an accepted documentation process.
• Citizens and recipients: Offers a clearer pathway for contractors, developers, and other funding recipients to certify compliance, potentially lowering costs and delays in housing-related projects.
• No direct effects on international relations are specified.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Recipients of HUD financial assistance, including state and local governments, housing authorities, and private entities involved in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Manufacturers and suppliers seeking to demonstrate domestic content compliance.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The legislation introduces no apparent constitutional concerns and operates within existing statutory authority. It promotes administrative efficiency by recognizing a voluntary industry standard while preserving flexibility for alternative compliance methods.

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Sponsor

Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

Cosponsors (7)

Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
• 2026-06-08: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-08: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Build American Efficiency Act — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (3 pages)