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Make it in America

"Make it in America" is a new legislative initiative from House Democrats to increase American manufacturing and create new American jobs.  The American public strongly supports a renewed focus on American manufacturing. This effort builds on House Democrats' actions since the start of the Great Recession to create jobs and lay the foundation for a strong economy. 

"Make it in America" bills that have passed the House and the Senate:  

"Make it in America" bills that have passed the House:  

"Make it in America" bills that are scheduled to come to the House Floor the week of July 26th, 2010: 

"Make it in America" in the News: 

  • House Passes Series Of Bills To Boost U.S. Manufacturing (Wall Street Journal, July 28, 2010)
    The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills Wednesday that aims to bolster the country's manufacturing sector.
  • Democrats' fix for thorny economic debate: Manufacturing (Fortune, July 26, 2010)
    There aren't a lot of encouraging signs for the manufacturing industry these days as the economic recovery struggles to gain traction. So unemployed factory workers could be forgiven for getting their hopes up last week when House Democrats rallied around their new "Make it in America" agenda.
  • Next Push For Dems: 'Make It In America' (Congress Daily, July 22, 2010)
    House Democrats unveiled an agenda Thursday designed to keep the focus on legislation that promotes American manufacturing.
  • Democrats Flesh Out Schedule for Jobs Bills, Prepare Campaign Pitches (CQ, July 22, 2010)
    Democrats next week will intensify their effort to show voters that they are concerned about unemployment by voting on at least three bills designed to help create well-paying manufacturing jobs.
  • Hoyer: Make it in America (The Hill, July 22, 2010)
    For generations, Americans have looked to our manufacturing sector as a source of pride, a source of economic vitality and a source of good-paying jobs.
  • Hoyer Unveils Democrats’ New Jobs Push (Roll Call, July 20, 2010)
    House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced Tuesday a broad jobs initiative — dubbed the “Make It in America Agenda” — that Democrats plan to pursue in the runup to the November midterms.
  • Democrats Throw a Hail Mary (Roll Call, July 21, 2010)
    A retooled jobs initiative, which Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.) on Tuesday dubbed the “Make It in America” agenda, will be front and center for Democrats hoping to have something positive to take home during the August break.
  • Dems talk jobs as elections near (Politico, July 21, 2010)
    Democrats are priming the House floor for a manufacturing agenda they hope will bolster the economy, produce easy bipartisan votes and boost their chances in the midterm elections — at least if the polls they’re using are on target.
  • Latest Jobs Effort Focuses on Manufacturing (CQ, July 20, 2010)
    A legislative push by House leaders to boost the manufacturing sector will reach full intensity next week — part of a Democratic effort to have a strong finish before the August recess.

News on House Passing the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act: 

  • Democrats Score Big Win on Jobs Bill (Roll Call, July 22, 2010)
    House Democrats trumpeted a blowout victory Wednesday on the first item on their revamped jobs agenda — not only because they racked up a much-needed accomplishment but also because they drove a wedge between Republican rank-and-file Members and their leadership.
  • House passes tariff bill to help manufacturers (Reuters, July 21, 2010)
    The House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday to help U.S. manufacturers by suspending import duties on hundreds of raw materials they use to make finished goods.
  • US House votes to help manufacturers (AFP, July 21, 2010)
    The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to temporarily lift tariffs on hundreds of imported raw materials used by US manufacturers struggling in the sour economy.
  • House Democrats plan manufacturing jobs push (Public Broadcasting, July 20, 2010)
    Democrats in the House of Representatives are planning action on a number of bills to boost U.S. manufacturing jobs, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday. "We want to focus on ... 'Made in America,'" Hoyer told reporters. "We want to focus on encouraging -- and yes, tax benefits would be part of this -- expanding manufacturing."