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Build Local, Hire Local Act

USA116th CongressS-2404| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (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 such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses, such as those owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, women, or individuals with disabilities. When applying for a contract, grant, or loan related to such 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
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Aug 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4101
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • August 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4101
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4101: Build Local, Hire Local 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

USA116th CongressS-2404| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
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 such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses, such as those owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, women, or individuals with disabilities. When applying for a contract, grant, or loan related to such 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
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Aug 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4101
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • August 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4101
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4101: Build Local, Hire Local 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