Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2026)
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.
What just happenedMar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMar 25, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseMar 24, 2026
- Reported in HouseMar 20, 2026
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2026
- Mar 25, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 24, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 24, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
- Mar 24, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mar 24, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
- Mar 24, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
- Mar 24, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Mar 20, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
- Mar 20, 2026DischargeH12300
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Financial Services Committee - Mar 20, 2026Committee5500
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Financial Services Committee - Mar 20, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Mar 20, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 11, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 11, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 11, 2026Committee
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 5, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Feb 4, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Financial Services Committee - Feb 4, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred 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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 4, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House