Overview
The federal government has embarked on a once-in-a-generation initiative to invest over $1 trillion to improve the nation’s infrastructure and foster domestic R&D and manufacturing capabilities in a broad range of industries, including semiconductors, clean energy, broadband, and other high-technology sectors. This historic initiative is the result of several pieces of landmark legislation – the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) – which created hundreds of new infrastructure programs across dozens of federal agencies. Wiley’s multidisciplinary team of Government Contracts; International Trade; National Security; Telecom, Media & Technology; and Environment & Product Regulation attorneys work with clients on a broad range of issues that arise under these programs – from identifying funding opportunities, to negotiating contracts and other agreements, to navigating the unique compliance obligations that apply to recipients of infrastructure funding. Below are links to more information on our experience and capabilities, as well as resources covering a number of important issues that apply to these programs.
Key Issues
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Build America, Buy America
We counsel clients on country of origin restrictions that apply to federal infrastructure programs, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as well as the Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements Act (TAA), and other domestic content restrictions that apply to federal construction contracts.
Alert | March 12, 2024
FHWA Proposes Rescinding Buy America Waiver for ‘Manufactured Products,’ Seeks Industry Input
alert | march 1, 2024
BEAD Program: NTIA Issues Limited Waiver of ‘Build America, Buy America’ Requirements
video | February 2024
Domestic Content/Buy America Requirements
webinar | february 15, 2024
2024 International Trade and National Security Outlook: Policies and Cases to Watch
article | december 19, 2023
alert | december 18, 2023
Important NDAA Provisions for Contractors and Their Supply Chains
Alert | november 13, 2023
OMB Issues Updated Guidance on Implementing Build America, Buy America Requirements
webinar | october 26, 2023
The Latest on “Build America, Buy America” and Other Domestic Preference Requirements
Alert | august 17, 2023
OMB Issues Final Guidance on Implementation of Build America, Buy America Act
Alert | may 5, 2023
Alert | august 17, 2023
OMB Issues Final Guidance on Implementation of Build America, Buy America Act
Alert | may 17, 2023
webinar | april 18, 2023
webinar | february 28, 2023
Following The Money: An Update On Federal Infrastructure Programs
Alert | february 9, 2023
Alert | december 22, 2022
NDAA Will Impact Government Contractors, Supply Chains, and Federal Acquisition Process
article | april 2022
Alert | march 9, 2022
More Changes to Buy American Act
alert | december 21, 2021
What Government Contractors Need to Know About the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA
article | october 2021
Government Contract Trends as 2021 Winds Down
alert | august 4, 2021
FAR Council Issues Proposed Buy American Rule
alert | june 10, 2021
Senate Passes Sweeping Bill Aimed at Competition with China
article | february 2021
alert | january 26, 2021
President Biden Directs More Changes to Buy American Rules
alert | january 19, 2021
Significant Changes To Long-Standing Buy American Act Rules
Federal Grant Compliance
We help clients navigate the unique compliance obligations that apply to federal grant recipients and subrecipients, including recipients of federal infrastructure funding.
alert | october 20, 2023
OMB Proposes Widespread Changes to Guidance on Grants and Agreements
webinar | may 16, 2023
Navigating the Federal Grant Compliance Landscape
Alert | february 9, 2023
Alert | may 16, 2022
NTIA Releases Notices of Funding Opportunity for Broadband Programs
Wage and Hour Requirements
We counsel clients on wage and hour requirements under federal labor standards statutes applicable to infrastructure projects, such as the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA).
video | january 22, 2024
article | december 19, 2023
webinar | october 5, 2023
Prevailing Wage and Labor & Employment Update
alert | august 14, 2023
DOL’s Davis-Bacon Act Overhaul Brings Significant Changes to Federal Construction Contracting
webinar | march 21, 2023
podcast | july 18, 2022
Buyer Beware: Key Compliance Considerations for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Projects
Broadband
We help large and small telecommunications clients navigate a variety of issues with respect to federal broadband infrastructure programs, including the $42 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
alert | march 1, 2024
BEAD Program: NTIA Issues Limited Waiver of ‘Build America, Buy America’ Requirements
webinar | february 29, 2024
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Award and Subaward Process
alert | january 12, 2024
FCC to Wind Down the Affordable Connectivity Program Unless Congress Acts Soon
alert | november 28, 2023
FCC Adopts Rules Implementing Infrastructure Act Provision On Digital Discrimination
alert | november 7, 2023
FCC Examines Increase in Minimum Broadband Speed Benchmark, Sets Future Gigabit-Speed Goal
alert | august 8, 2023
New Enhanced ACP Benefit Will Support More Broadband Services in Rural And High-Cost Areas
alert | June 27, 2023
White House and NTIA Announce BEAD Funding Allocations
webinar | february 28, 2023
Following The Money: An Update On Federal Infrastructure Programs
Alert | november 11, 2022
FCC Announces Upcoming Release of National Broadband Map; BEAD Program Allocations to Follow
Alert | may 16, 2022
NTIA Releases Notices of Funding Opportunity for Broadband Programs
Alert | february 4, 2022
FCC Proposes Broadband “Nutrition” Label Requirement
Alert | january 10, 2022
Alert | november 9, 2021
Congress Approves Infrastructure Bill with $65 Billion for Broadband Programs
CHIPS and Science Act
We help clients identify and pursue funding opportunities and manufacturing incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to strengthen domestic production capacity in various technology sectors.
alert | may 10, 2024
video | march 2024
The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
alert | march 2, 2023
National Cybersecurity Strategy Outlines A New Era of Cybersecurity Regulation
alert | march 1, 2023
alert | June 17, 2021
CFIUS Issues Interim Order Blocking Wise Road’s Acquisition of Magnachip
alert | june 10, 2021
Senate Passes Sweeping Bill Aimed at Competition with China
alert | april 26, 2021
Congress Advances Legislation Targeting U.S.-China Competition and High-Tech Investment
alert | february 25, 2021
President Biden Signs EO to Strengthen Critical Supply Chains
Clean Energy and Environmental
We assist clients with a variety of issues relating to federal funding for the development of clean energy technology, including incentives available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Article | may 15, 2024
How did 'Buy Clean' get switched to 'Buy Dirty'?
Article | may 1, 2024
Why Have Steel Emissions Policies Forgotten About Recycling?
alert | june 1, 2023
alert | october 13, 2022
alert | September 20, 2022
alert | august 15, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Provides Potential Game-Changing Benefits for U.S. Solar Industry
alert | may 4, 2022
DOE Announces $3 Billion in Funding for U.S. Battery Supply Chain
Webinar Series
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Award and Subaward Process
February 29, 2024
The Latest on “Build America, Buy America” and Other Domestic Preference Requirements
October 26, 2023
Prevailing Wage and Labor & Employment Update
October 5, 2023
Navigating the Federal Grant Compliance Landscape
May 16, 2023
Build America, Buy America
April 18, 2023
Prevailing Wage Obligations
March 21, 2023
Following The Money: An Update On Federal Infrastructure Programs
February 28, 2023