Miller-Meeks, Schrier Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Manufacturing

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today reintroduced the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act in the 119th Congress. This bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing more critical infrastructure goods in the United States, with a focus on identifying rural communities best suited to support domestic production.

"We can no longer allow adversarial nations, like China, to control the flow of goods and disrupt our economy," said CongresswomanMiller-Meeks "This bill takes a proactive step to assess how we can expand American manufacturing, particularly in rural areas, to protect our supply chains and strengthen our economy."

“As we consider where the things we purchase come from, onshore some manufacturing, and nearshore other manufacturing, we need a clear understanding of what products can and should be manufactured in the United States. We cannot remain dependent on just a handful of other countries for critical parts and products," said Congresswoman Schrier. "I'm proud to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan bill that will allow us to make evidence-based, thoughtful decisions about the role domestic manufacturing will play in the years ahead."

"In the face of ever-changing threats from our adversaries, it is vitally important that we harden our critical infrastructure and protect American manufacturing." said Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce . "This bill explores ways to grow our economy and enhance supply chain resiliency, especially in our critical industries. I thank Rep. Miller-Meeks for her leadership, and I look forward to helping the United States return to its rich manufacturing legacy."

Background:

First introduced in the 118th Congress, The Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to study which high-demand critical infrastructure products are currently imported, assess the costs of domestic production, and evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing these goods in rural communities and industrial parks. The findings must be reported to Congress within 18 months of enactment.

Click HERE to read the bill text for H.R. 1721, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

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