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SB5652: Build American Efficiency Act

: Angus King (I-US) : Oct 11, 2026 Updated: Sep 30, 2026
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.

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This bill clarifies how documentation from certain standardized processes can be used as evidence of compliance with the Buy American Act, a federal law requiring American materials in government-funded infrastructure projects. The Buy American Act requires federal projects to use American-made materials when possible. The bill addresses how companies can prove they meet these requirements using specific process standards. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has bipartisan support from four lawmakers.

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