Federal · 119th Congress
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Policy areaLabor and Employment
Summary
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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Other titles2
To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for certain grant eligibility relating to projects that facilitate the relocation, to the United States, of a source of employment located outside the United States, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
Mar 25, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
Mar 20, 2026
HouseCommittee on Financial Services discharged.
Mar 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
Feb 11, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 11, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 25, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 24, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 4, 2026