H.R. 7342 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Mar 24, 2026. Received Mar 25, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands grants to boost U.S. manufacturing and jobs
The bill changes how the government awards grants through the Economic Development Administration, a federal program that funds public works projects. It adds new reasons these grants can be given: specifically, to help bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States or to help the manufacturing sector grow. The grants cover four areas—public works, planning, training, and help for regions facing economic hardship.
How it affects you
If you live in a community that could benefit from manufacturing growth or job relocation projects, your area might have a better chance at getting these federal grants. The direct effect on individual people depends on whether your region pursues these opportunities and how the grants get used.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 4, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7342
AN ACT
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Labor and Employment · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 25, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.”