Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors within the United States. The study aims to identify products necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, or restoration of these sectors that are currently imported due to domestic constraints. It also requires an analysis of the costs and benefits of domestic manufacturing, including impacts on jobs and product costs. Additionally, the study must look into the feasibility of manufacturing in rural areas or industrial parks. Finally, the Secretary must identify any Federal policies that might act as barriers to such manufacturing.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The study explores ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., which could lead to job creation.
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The study may identify ways to reduce barriers for manufacturers, potentially benefiting business owners.
- Scored +1
Would union members be better off under this?
The study specifically examines effects on labor conditions and employment rates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job and Economic Analysis: The study will analyze effects on jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States (Section 2(b)(2)(A)), which could provide insight into how bringing manufacturing back to the country impacts workers.
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Cost Assessment: The Secretary will analyze the cost of the product (Section 2(b)(2)(B)), which could help determine if domestic manufacturing impacts what people pay for essential goods.
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Development of Rural and Industrial Areas: The study includes analyzing the feasibility of manufacturing in a rural area, an industrial park, or an industrial park in a rural area (Section 2(b)(4)), which may highlight opportunities for growth in these specific locations.
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Identification of Barriers: The study seeks to identify Federal policies, regulations, or guidance that may inhibit or increase the cost of manufacturing (Section 2(b)(5)), which could lead to the removal of obstacles for domestic producers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
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 business owners be better off under this? — The study may identify ways to reduce barriers for manufacturers, potentially benefiting business owners. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The study analyzes the feasibility of manufacturing in rural areas and industrial parks. Would union members be better off under this? — The study specifically examines effects on labor conditions and employment rates.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The study explores ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., which could lead to job creation. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By addressing supply chain constraints, the study may facilitate long-term economic growth.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The study examines the feasibility of manufacturing in rural areas, which could support rural development.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the report to be made available to the public via the Department of Commerce website.
- 11/10/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 11/7/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 11/4/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7904; text: CR S7904)
- 10/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/16/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-81.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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