National Exceptions to Buy American Requirement for CDBG-R and NSP2 Funds Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Summary

The U.S. government has announced national exceptions to the 'Buy American' requirement under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for two specific types of projects: those using Community Development Block Grant-Recovery funds and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 funds. This decision was made in accordance with the Recovery Act and implementing guidance from the Office of Management and Budget.