A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the American Manufacturing Renaissance Act to create a national manufacturing strategy and monitor supply chain weaknesses. It sets up a nonprofit corporation within the Department of Commerce to oversee local multi-stakeholder Manufacturing Renaissance Councils. The bill aims to align manufacturing with strategic opportunities, equity, inclusion, and net-zero greenhouse gas emission goals. It outlines specific duties for the corporation, including managing grants, technical assistance, and economic development programs. The legislation also authorizes appropriations of $4,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Yes· 3 of 43
- Scored +10
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Explicitly sets a national strategic objective for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions sector-wide by 2030.
- Scored +9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Directly targets economically distressed areas and provides wraparound services like food and health assistance.
- Scored +9
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Prioritizes communities of color and specifically mentions support for Black entrepreneurs.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Increases federal spending by creating a new Corporation and funding grants.
- Scored -4
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Authorizes $12 billion in new spending over three fiscal years.
- Scored -2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Adds significant spending without identifying an offsetting revenue source.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(b)(6)(E) provides education programs and apprenticeship opportunities in local schools to create career pathways in manufacturing for people of color, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, which helps close skills gaps and prepares workers for various career levels.
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Section 4(b)(6)(F) funds comprehensive workforce training services, including occupational skills training, customized training, paid work experiences, and adult education, helping individuals secure stable employment and skill upgrades.
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Section 4(b)(6)(G) provides grants for wraparound supportive services such as childcare, transportation, mental health treatment, and housing assistance through local governments and community-based organizations, helping individuals overcome personal barriers to employment.
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Section 4(b)(6)(B) establishes early warning systems that proactively reach out to companies facing closure risks, funding feasibility studies for buyouts and providing assistance to manage workforce reductions, which helps protect local jobs and communities from sudden economic shocks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 8(a)(1) authorizes significant federal spending of $4,000,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, which places a heavy financial burden on taxpayers to fund the new corporation and its associated grant programs.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Prioritizes communities of color and specifically mentions support for Black entrepreneurs. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Prioritizes communities of color and mentions Asian-American advancement in board membership. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Prioritizes communities of color and specifically mentions support for Latino entrepreneurs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Directly targets economically distressed areas and provides wraparound services like food and health assistance. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Prioritizes communities of color and specifically mentions Indigenous entrepreneurs. Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides capital access, technical assistance, and support for small manufacturers. Would students be better off under this? — Creates educational pathways and paid/unpaid work experiences. Would women be better off under this? — Provides targeted support for women entrepreneurs and ownership succession. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Focuses on apprenticeships, skills training, and entry-level manufacturing careers. Would union members be better off under this? — Mandates union representation on boards and supports worker ownership. Would children be better off under this? — Creates educational pathways starting in prekindergarten. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides support for worker ownership and job security through early warning systems. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Promotes job creation and industrial growth. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Focuses on regional manufacturing needs and economically distressed communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Focuses on distressed urban areas and communities of color. Would men be better off under this? — Benefits from general manufacturing job growth. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Benefits from general industrial growth and job creation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Explicitly sets a national strategic objective for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions sector-wide by 2030. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Addresses environmental racism and integrates environmental concerns into education curricula. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Aligns manufacturing strategy with the march to zero emissions. Does this invest in rural communities? — Targets economically distressed communities and regional manufacturing needs. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Driven by the objective of total sector-wide decarbonization by 2030. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — Wraparound services provide grants for transportation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Prioritizes communities of color and addresses environmental racism in industrial planning. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Provides targeted support and ownership strategies for women in manufacturing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Targets economically distressed communities and provides food assistance (SNAP/WIC) access. Does this make child care cost less? — Provides grants for childcare as part of wraparound services for workers. Does this make housing cost less? — Wraparound services include assistance in accessing housing. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Provides support for housing via wraparound service grants.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Provides grants for wraparound services including mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Provides assistance in obtaining health insurance coverage via wraparound services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Includes substance use disorder treatment in wraparound services. Does this put more money into medical research? — Establishes an Applied Research and Technology unit within the Corporation.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides capital access, technical assistance, and specific focus on businesses with 100 employees or less. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to revitalize American manufacturing and create workforce pipelines through apprenticeships and training. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Targets manufacturing growth to represent 20% of GDP by 2035. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — Requires labor union representation on MRC boards and focuses on worker ownership. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Increases federal spending by creating a new Corporation and funding grants. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Authorizes $12 billion in new spending over three fiscal years. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Adds significant spending without identifying an offsetting revenue source.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — Establishes education pathways and instructor training in public prekindergarten through secondary schools. Does this put more money into scientific research? — Creates an Applied Research and Technology operational unit.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Creates a new federal corporate entity with broad authority over national manufacturing strategy. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires annual reports and audits by the GAO and independent accountants. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Develops a national strategy to coordinate regional manufacturing. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Centralizes strategy within a Department of Commerce corporation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and economic resilience.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California