H.R. 7342 · Passed House · Labor and Employment

Made in America Jobs Act of 2026

Sponsor: Jeff Hurd (R-CO)

What it does

• Expands the criteria for Economic Development Administration public works program grants to include projects that bring jobs into the United States or grow the manufacturing sector.
• Modifies grants for public works and economic development and for planning and administrative expenses.
• Modifies grants for training, research, and technical assistance and for regions experiencing adverse economic changes.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Mar 25, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works