H.R. 7342 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 1 (1 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-02-04
Latest action (2026-03-25): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What H.R. 7342 does, in plain terms
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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