Gabe Evans (R-CO)
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Commerce to lead an interagency review. The goal is to find ways to make the United States more competitive in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities in trusted countries. This review involves coordinating with various federal departments and the Government Accountability Office. The review will look at economic impacts on manufacturing, services, and jobs, while addressing trade barriers in the digital economy. It specifically examines the challenges posed by State-owned or State-backed enterprises. Finally, the Secretary must submit a report with recommendations to Congress within one year.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Is this likely to grow the economy?
By attracting foreign investment and enhancing competitiveness, the bill seeks to drive long-term economic prosperity.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The act emphasizes cooperation with 'trusted countries' and like-minded nations.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The act aims to increase job creation by attracting foreign direct investment into various U.S. sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Prosperity and Jobs: The bill aims to enhance the long-term economic prosperity and security of the United States by attracting investment that creates jobs throughout the country (Section 2, Subsection 1 and 2).
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Technological Leadership: The act seeks to promote policies that ensure the U.S. remains a leader in developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing (Section 2, Subsection 2, Part C).
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Supply Chain Security: There is a focus on promoting policies that maintain and expand resilient supply chains to reduce dependence on supply chains from China (Section 2, Subsection 2, Part D).
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Market Access: Maintaining an open investment policy with trusted countries is intended to encourage other nations to reciprocate, which helps U.S. companies open new markets abroad (Section 2, Subsection 3).
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Protection of Interests: The review seeks to find ways to increase competitiveness while strengthening or maintaining security, labor, consumer, financial, or environmental protections (Section 3, Subsection e).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Threat to Security and Intellectual Property: The bill notes that investment by entities owned or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party is considered a threat to U.S. security, jobs, and intellectual property (Section 2, Subsection 7).
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Disadvantage to Domestic Interests: The bill suggests that foreign investment policies must be managed so that they do not disadvantage domestic investors or companies (Section 2, Subsection 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The act emphasizes cooperation with 'trusted countries' and like-minded nations. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The focus on cutting-edge tech and managing foreign influence aims to strengthen national security. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill seeks to reduce trade barriers and increase market access for U.S. companies.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By attracting foreign investment and enhancing competitiveness, the bill seeks to drive long-term economic prosperity. Is this likely to create jobs? — The act aims to increase job creation by attracting foreign direct investment into various U.S. sectors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports policies that benefit domestic investors and help companies open new markets.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill emphasizes addressing the infringement of intellectual property rights.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires public comment periods and the publication of reports in the Federal Register. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates an interagency review led by the Secretary of Commerce.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The review is instructed to consider maintaining environmental protections.
- 6/24/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6/23/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2850-2851)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2850-2851)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1679.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2850-2852)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/12/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-156.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois