Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

Bill Number

H.R. 1679

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Status

Passed House

Latest Action

2025-06-24: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Last Updated

2026-07-10T20:08:25Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 (H.R. 1679) aims to boost the United States' ability to attract foreign direct investment (FDI)—money invested by foreign companies to build or expand operations in the U.S.—from reliable private companies in allied or friendly nations. It emphasizes economic growth, job creation, and national security by reviewing barriers to such investments and recommending ways to make the U.S. more competitive globally, while protecting against risks from adversarial nations like China.

Key Provisions

• Sense of Congress: This section outlines Congress's views, including:
• FDI from trusted private companies is vital for U.S. economic prosperity, competitiveness, and security.
• Priorities include removing unnecessary barriers to FDI, promoting the U.S. as a top investment destination, advancing technologies like AI and quantum computing, and reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains.
• The U.S. should maintain open investment policies with trusted countries to encourage reciprocal access for American businesses abroad.
• Investments must balance security, avoid harming U.S. companies, and support domestic living standards.
• Barriers like data localization (rules forcing data to stay within a country) and intellectual property theft need addressing.
• Investments linked to the Chinese Communist Party pose security threats and require strong safeguards.

• Interagency Review: The Secretary of Commerce, working with the Government Accountability Office (GAO—an independent agency that audits government operations) and other federal agencies (via the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group), must conduct a comprehensive review. Key areas include:
• Economic effects of FDI on manufacturing, services, digital trade, and U.S. jobs.
• Global trends in investments and data flows.
• Current federal policies that help attract and keep FDI from trusted sources.
• Comparisons between FDI and domestic investments, including new "greenfield" projects (new facilities) versus mergers/acquisitions.
• Risks from state-owned or government-backed foreign companies, especially those tied to China, in sectors like manufacturing and tech.
• How other countries handle similar risks and opportunities for U.S. collaboration.
• State and local government efforts to attract FDI.
• Best practices from other nations.
• Impacts of foreign protectionist policies (e.g., subsidies, forced production localization, IP theft) on U.S. tech innovation.
• Other global barriers like technical trade standards.
• Federal efforts to improve the investment climate.
• Chinese attempts to bypass U.S. laws for market access or IP.

• Limitations: The review excludes laws or policies related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS—a group that reviews foreign investments for national security risks).

• Public Input: The Secretary must publish notices in the Federal Register (the official government journal) for public comments before starting the review and before finalizing the report.

• Report to Congress: Within one year of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress with review findings and recommendations to enhance U.S. FDI competitiveness. Recommendations must strengthen or maintain U.S. protections for security, workers, consumers, finance, and the environment.

• Definitions:
• Responsible private-sector entity: A company not based in or influenced by a foreign adversary (hostile nation).
• Secretary: The Secretary of Commerce.
• Trusted country: A nation not deemed a foreign adversary by the Secretary of Commerce (note: the provided text appears incomplete on this definition).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This act does not directly amend or repeal existing laws. Instead, it introduces a new mandate for an interagency review and congressional report, building on existing frameworks like Executive Order 13577 (which created the interagency working group). It focuses on policy analysis without altering core statutes, such as those governing CFIUS.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Requires coordination among agencies like Commerce and GAO, potentially leading to new policy recommendations or resource allocation for FDI promotion. It could influence future budgets and interagency collaborations.
• Citizens: May increase job opportunities in manufacturing, services, and tech sectors through more FDI, while aiming to protect domestic standards of living and security from adversarial influences.
• International Relations: Encourages stronger ties with trusted allies by promoting reciprocal investments, while highlighting concerns about China, which could escalate trade tensions or prompt multilateral efforts against state-backed investments. It supports U.S. leadership in global tech and supply chain resilience.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Federal Government Agencies: Department of Commerce (leads the review), GAO, and others like State, Treasury, and Homeland Security for input and implementation.
• Businesses and Investors: U.S. companies in advanced tech (e.g., AI, autonomous vehicles) benefit from reduced barriers; foreign firms from trusted countries gain easier market access; state-backed entities (especially Chinese) face heightened scrutiny.
• State and Local Governments: Their FDI attraction initiatives will be studied, potentially leading to federal support or best-practice adoptions.
• Workers and Citizens: Indirectly affected through job creation, economic growth, and protections against IP theft or supply chain vulnerabilities.
• International Partners: Trusted countries' companies could see expanded U.S. opportunities; adversarial nations like China may encounter policy barriers.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Mandates public comment processes under the Administrative Procedure Act, ensuring transparency. The review's focus on security without touching CFIUS respects existing national security reviews. Definitions of "responsible" entities and "trusted countries" give the Secretary discretion, which could lead to administrative challenges or lawsuits if determinations are contested.
• Constitutional: No direct implications; it aligns with Congress's commerce clause powers to regulate foreign trade and investments.
• Political: Reinforces bipartisan priorities on economic competitiveness and countering China, potentially influencing future trade negotiations or legislation. The "sense of Congress" section signals policy direction without binding force, but the report could drive executive actions or bills on tech barriers and supply chains.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

Cosponsors (2)

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Recent Actions

• 2025-06-24: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2025-06-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2025-06-23: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2850-2851)
• 2025-06-23: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2850-2851)
• 2025-06-23: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1679.
• 2025-06-23: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2850-2852)
• 2025-06-23: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
• 2025-06-12: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
• 2025-06-12: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-156.
• 2025-06-12: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-156.
• 2025-03-04: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
• 2025-03-04: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• 2025-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-23 — PDF (10 pages)
• Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-27 — PDF (9 pages)
• Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-24 — PDF (9 pages)
• Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-12 — PDF (12 pages)