Bill would let existing federal grants fund factory reshoring efforts
Passed one chamberH.R. 7342Latest action
Sponsor: Jeff Hurd · Representative · CO
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Official title: Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The bill expands existing federal economic development grants to cover reshoring jobs and growing manufacturing.
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What does this do?
The Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 would amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to add new approved uses for existing federal grants: bringing jobs back to the U.S. from overseas and growing the manufacturing industry. It does not create a new grant program, but broadens how current grants for public works, planning, training, and economic adjustment can be spent.
Who does it affect?
Local and regional economic development agencies, city and county governments, and manufacturing businesses would be affected. Workers in manufacturing communities could see effects if new or expanded factories result.
Why does it matter?
Because the change only broadens allowed uses of existing grants, its effects depend on how agencies choose to apply for and use the funds. The bill does not set new funding levels or guarantee specific outcomes.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Mar 25, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.