Summary
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
This bill expands the criteria for various grants under the Economic Development Administration's public works program to include projects that facilitate the relocation of employment opportunities into the United States or the growth of the manufacturing sector.
Specifically, the bill modifies grants for (1) public works and economic development; (2) planning and administrative expenses; (3) training, research, and technical assistance; and (4) regions experiencing adverse economic changes.
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
HouseMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
HouseCommittee on Financial Services discharged.
HouseCommittee on Financial Services discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House