Made in America Jobs Act of 2026

Bill Number

H.R. 7342

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Status

Passed House

Latest Action

2026-03-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Last Updated

2026-06-11T23:41:28Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The "Made in America Jobs Act of 2026" aims to encourage the return of jobs from overseas to the United States and support the expansion of the manufacturing industry. It does this by expanding federal grant programs to include funding for projects that relocate employment sources (like factories or operations) from outside the U.S. to domestic locations and promote manufacturing growth.

Key Provisions

• Eligibility for Public Works Grants (Section 201(c) Amendments): Adds two new categories to the types of projects eligible for grants under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965:
• Projects that help move sources of employment (e.g., jobs or production facilities) from foreign countries to the U.S.
• Projects that support the growth of the manufacturing sector.
• Planning Grants (Section 203(a) Amendment): Expands grants for economic development planning to explicitly include planning for job relocation from abroad and manufacturing sector expansion.
• Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants (Section 207(a)(2) Amendments): Adds support for activities focused on relocating overseas employment to the U.S. and growing the manufacturing sector, such as training programs or technical help for businesses.
• Economic Adjustment Grants (Section 209(a) Amendment): Includes projects for overseas job relocation and manufacturing growth as eligible uses for grants aimed at helping economically distressed areas adjust to changes, like establishing revolving loan funds.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill modifies the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, a law that provides federal funding through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for infrastructure, planning, and economic support in struggling communities. The key changes are:

• Introducing explicit eligibility for "onshoring" jobs (bringing them back from overseas) and manufacturing development, which were not previously specified.
• Inserting these new focuses into multiple grant programs without altering the overall structure or funding levels, essentially broadening access to existing resources.
• Minor technical edits, like adding punctuation and redesignating subparagraphs, to integrate the new language smoothly.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: The EDA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, would administer more grants for relocation and manufacturing projects, potentially increasing workload but aligning with goals of domestic economic revitalization. No new funding is authorized, so it relies on existing budgets.
• On Citizens: Could create jobs and economic opportunities in underserved or rural U.S. areas by attracting relocated industries, benefiting workers in manufacturing and related fields. However, impacts depend on grant approvals and private sector participation.
• On International Relations: May encourage U.S. companies to shift operations from other countries, potentially straining trade ties or prompting negotiations on job mobility, but it focuses on incentives rather than penalties.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Businesses and Industries: Manufacturing companies and firms considering relocating operations to the U.S., who gain access to federal support for setup costs.
• Local Governments and Communities: Economically distressed areas (e.g., rural or post-industrial regions) eligible for EDA grants, which could fund infrastructure to attract jobs.
• Workers and Unions: U.S. employees in manufacturing, who may see job growth from relocated sources of employment.
• Federal Agencies: Primarily the EDA, which implements the grants, and possibly the Department of Commerce for oversight.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Strengthens the federal role in economic development without raising constitutional issues, as it builds on an existing law (the 1965 Act) and uses Congress's spending power to incentivize private actions. No mandates on businesses—only expanded grant options.
• Constitutional: Aligns with the Commerce Clause, which allows Congress to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, including promoting domestic manufacturing.
• Political: Reflects priorities like reducing offshoring and boosting "Made in America" initiatives, potentially appealing to pro-manufacturing policies. It could influence future trade debates but remains neutral on enforcement, focusing on voluntary relocation through incentives. No controversial elements like tariffs or penalties are included.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]

Recent Actions

• 2026-03-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
• 2026-03-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-03-24: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
• 2026-03-24: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
• 2026-03-24: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
• 2026-03-24: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
• 2026-03-24: Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
• 2026-03-20: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
• 2026-03-20: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
• 2026-03-20: Committee on Financial Services discharged.
• 2026-03-20: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
• 2026-03-20: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
• 2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
• 2026-02-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• 2026-02-11: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

Bill Versions

• Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 — issued 2026-03-24 — PDF (6 pages)
• Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 — issued 2026-02-04 — PDF (3 pages)
• Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 — issued 2026-03-25 — PDF (4 pages)
• Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 — issued 2026-03-20 — PDF (6 pages)