A federal law that ties certain federal funding for construction to the use of American-made building materials is creating delays in the development of affordable housing, according to reporting by Nicole Ogrysko of NPR. The story was published September 17, 2026, and was heard on Morning Edition.
Under the requirement, builders must source American-made construction materials if they wish to receive particular federal funds. That condition, according to the reporting, is slowing the pace at which affordable homes are being built.
The report aired at 4:44 AM ET on September 17, 2026, as part of Morning Edition. Audio of the segment was noted as being available later in the day.
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