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CONTENTS I. Introduction, 3 II. Buy American and Direct Federal Procurements, 8 A. Statutory Language, 8 B. Legislative History, 9 C. Presidential Clarification, 9 D. Federal Regulations, 10 E. Application to Airports, 16 F. Penalties/Enforcement, 24 III. Buy America and Federal Grantees, 24 A. Airport Grants Prior to Buy America Provisions (1978â1983), 24 B. Buy America Provisions in Other Transportation Grant Programs (1978âPresent), 27 C. Airport Improvement Program Buy America Provision, 30 D. American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, 39 E. Penalties/ Enforcement, 45 F. Guidance for FAA Grantees, 48 G. Federal Register Notices, 55 H. Grantee Experiences (Questionnaire Results), 58 IV. Conclusion, 61 V. Appendix: Buy America Questionnaire, 62 Appendix A: Buy America Questionnaire, 63 LRD18 FINAL.indd 2 2/21/13 2:02 PM