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US HB7342

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Hurd

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that facilitate relocating jobs from overseas to the United States eligible for federal economic development grants

  • Adds manufacturing sector growth as a new eligible purpose for public works and economic development grants under Section 201(c)

  • Expands planning grants under Section 203(a) to cover planning for job relocation and manufacturing growth projects

  • Authorizes training, research, and technical assistance grants under Section 207(a)(2) for activities including business cluster development, job relocation facilitation, and manufacturing sector growth

  • Makes economic adjustment grants under Section 209(a) available for projects bringing employment sources back to the U.S. and expanding domestic manufacturing

Legislative Description

Made in America Jobs Act of 2026

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management2/5/2026
Transportation And Infrastructure2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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