Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 by Rep. Jeff Hurd
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Mar 25, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Mar 24, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 24, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2652-2653)
- Mar 24, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mar 24, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7342.
- Mar 24, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2652-2654)
- Mar 24, 2026Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Mar 20, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
- Mar 20, 2026Committee on Financial Services discharged.
- Mar 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-567, Part I.
- Feb 11, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Feb 11, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 11, 2026Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
- Feb 5, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Feb 4, 2026Referred 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.
- Feb 4, 2026Introduced in House