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Build Local, Hire Local Act

USA117th CongressS-1827| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Build Local, Hire Local Act This bill imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for these projects must be used for contracts with small businesses that have fewer than 10 employees. When applying for a contract, grant, or loan related to a project, the applying entity must disclose whether there are any rulings, such as a civil judgment, finding that the entity has violated certain federal labor and occupational safety laws in the last three years. In addition, the Department of Transportation must award grants to entities in disadvantaged and underserved communities for infrastructure projects that create connected, economically prosperous, and environmentally healthy communities. Further, the Department of Labor must provide grants to workforce development boards and industry partnerships for job training programs to train certain groups, such as individuals with barriers to employment, for jobs in targeted infrastructure industries. The bill also establishes the Buy America Bureau within the Department of Commerce to oversee project compliance with existing laws that require the use of U.S.-made materials in certain federally funded projects.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2404
Build Local, Hire Local Act
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3473
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2404
    Build Local, Hire Local Act


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3473
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3473: Build Local, Hire Local Act
  • HR 117-3581: COMMUTE Act
  • S 117-1629: COMMUTE Act
Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesAge discriminationAir qualityAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDisability and paralysisEducational technology and distance educationEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority employmentPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitRailroadsRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWages and earningsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWomen in businessWorker safety and health

Build Local, Hire Local Act

USA117th CongressS-1827| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
Build Local, Hire Local Act This bill imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for these projects must be used for contracts with small businesses that have fewer than 10 employees. When applying for a contract, grant, or loan related to a project, the applying entity must disclose whether there are any rulings, such as a civil judgment, finding that the entity has violated certain federal labor and occupational safety laws in the last three years. In addition, the Department of Transportation must award grants to entities in disadvantaged and underserved communities for infrastructure projects that create connected, economically prosperous, and environmentally healthy communities. Further, the Department of Labor must provide grants to workforce development boards and industry partnerships for job training programs to train certain groups, such as individuals with barriers to employment, for jobs in targeted infrastructure industries. The bill also establishes the Buy America Bureau within the Department of Commerce to oversee project compliance with existing laws that require the use of U.S.-made materials in certain federally funded projects.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2404
Build Local, Hire Local Act
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3473
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2404
    Build Local, Hire Local Act


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • July 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3473
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3473: Build Local, Hire Local Act
  • HR 117-3581: COMMUTE Act
  • S 117-1629: COMMUTE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesAge discriminationAir qualityAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDisability and paralysisEducational technology and distance educationEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority employmentPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitRailroadsRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUnemploymentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWages and earningsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWomen in businessWorker safety and health