What does Preamble of Build American Efficiency Act do?

This bill aims to clarify how documentation generated under a qualifying process standard is treated as evidence for compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act. The bill's purpose is to address evidentiary treatment related to the Build America, Buy America Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Build American Efficiency Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Build American Efficiency Act.

What does DOMESTIC CONTENT CERTIFICATION. of Build American Efficiency Act do?

This section concerns the administration of the Build America, Buy America Act within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It allows the Secretary of HUD to accept documentation generated according to the Make It American Process Standard (NEMA 70901-2024) as sufficient evidence for domestic content certifications. The standard applies as of the date of enactment of this Act, or a successor version approved by the Secretary. Recipients are not required to use the specified standard, and can use other methods permitted by law to certify domestic content. The Secretary may accept documentation from standards similar to NEMA 70901-2024, provided they offer an auditable and verifiable certification process.

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Build American Efficiency Act

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Tracey Mann (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to accept documentation generated under the Make It American Process Standard (NEMA 70901-2024) as evidence for domestic content certifications related to the Build America, Buy America Act.
The bill permits HUD to accept documentation from other standards similar to NEMA 70901-2024, provided they offer an auditable and verifiable certification process.
Recipients of HUD funds are not required to use the specified standard, and can continue using other legally permissible methods to certify domestic content.

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