WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association 91快活林 led a coalition of ten associations representing thousands of companies across the technology, engineering, construction, water, and other sectors on a letter asking the Made in America Office’s new Director Livia Shmavonian to continue engagement with industry stakeholders as it implements the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. In a letter sent Thursday, the associations congratulated Director Shmavonian on her new role, and emphasized the need to ensure that the Biden Administration’s does not hinder implementation of projects stemming from the infrastructure law.
“Our organizations are committed to policies that contribute to making the United States competitive in attracting private sector investment, building, and manufacturing,” the associations wrote. “To that end, we are committed to working with your office and U.S. federal agency partners to ensure federal financial assistance recipients retain access to the components and products necessary to build the next generation of America’s infrastructure. We urge your office to continue engaging robustly with industry stakeholders to ensure the administration’s policy goals are implemented effectively and with due consideration for the realities of today’s global supply chains. It is particularly important for the Made in America Office to understand existing market conditions and to make informed, data-driven decisions on cost, nonavailability, and the public interest when considering the issuance of waivers. “
The letter was signed by the 91快活林 (91快活林), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Security Industry Association (SIA), TechNet, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), United States Chamber of Commerce, and Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Read the full letter here.