Do you have questions about the Recovery Act Buy America Provisions? Section 1605(a) of the Recovery Act prohibits the use of recovery funds for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States, or unless a waiver is granted by the head of the Federal department or agency. A waiver may be granted if the head of the Federal department or agency deter... [More]