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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7342

Made in America Jobs Act of 2026

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Introduced 2026-02-04Topic: economy jobs · infrastructure utilities · labor

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

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.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-03-25SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.refer
2026-03-24HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-24HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
2026-03-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.floor pass
2026-03-24HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
2026-03-24HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
2026-03-24HouseMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-20HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
2026-03-20HouseCommittee on Financial Services discharged.report
2026-03-20Committee on Financial Services discharged.report
2026-03-20HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.report
2026-03-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.report
2026-02-11HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.refer
2026-02-11HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Heldrefer
2026-02-11HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dischargedrefer
2026-02-05HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.refer
2026-02-04HouseReferred 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.refer
2026-02-04HouseReferred 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.refer
2026-02-04Introduced in Houseintroduce
2026-02-04Introduced in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.