PII Comment Submitted by National Association for County Community and Economic Development and National Association of Counties

Summary: The National Association of Counties (NACo) and its affiliate, NACCED, support the goal of strengthening domestic manufacturing but argue that current Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements create significant costs and delays for affordable housing projects. They recommend a categorical exemption or permanent public interest waiver for affordable housing, streamlined waiver processes, and regional considerations for product availability.