Charles Schumer (D-NY)
Make More in America Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Make More in America Act of 2026 expands the Export-Import Bank's mission to support the development, production, and export of critical technologies within the United States. It establishes the Make More in America Program to provide financing for domestic manufacturing companies of all sizes in priority industries. The bill aims to strengthen global competitiveness and national security, specifically addressing threats from the People's Republic of China. It creates an Investment Committee to develop a 10-year roadmap for public sector investment. Additionally, it increases the export goal for renewable energy goods and services.
Yes· 3 of 29
- Scored +9
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
Provides 100% guarantee coverage and a delegated authority program specifically for small and medium-sized exporters.
- Scored +8
Would business owners be better off under this?
Provides significant loan guarantees and financing for manufacturing companies of all sizes.
- Scored +8
Would union members be better off under this?
Mandates prevailing wages and neutrality during union organizing for larger recipients.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Expands the mission and funding capabilities of the Export-Import Bank for domestic investment.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Increases the aggregate loan and guarantee authority to $205 billion, potentially increasing federal liability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Job Creation and Quality: The bill promotes the creation of "good jobs" and requires applicants to provide documentation on estimated job numbers and quality, including benefits and higher wage levels than the local median wage (Section 3, Section 5(m)(4)).
- Support for Distressed Areas: Projects located in or benefiting economically distressed regions may receive support on more favorable terms or in larger amounts (Section 5(m)(5)(A)).
- Worker Protections: For companies with 100 or more employees, the act requires a certification that they will not break existing collective bargaining agreements and will remain neutral during union organizing efforts (Section 5(m)(8)).
- Fair Wages: All laborers and mechanics working on construction or repair projects funded by the program must be paid prevailing wages as determined by the Secretary of Labor (Section 5(m)(12)(A)).
- Support for Small Businesses: The bill provides 100 percent guarantee coverage for up to 90 percent of loan values for small or medium-sized exporters, as well as a delegated authority program for loans up to $50,000,000 (Section 5(m)(14)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Risk and Clawbacks: The government may "progressively recover" up to the full amount of an award if a project fails to meet target start and completion dates or fails to comply with prevailing wage requirements (Section 5(m)(7)(B)(i), Section 5(m)(12)(C)(i)).
- Strict Eligibility Restrictions: "Covered entities" in which the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, or certain appointed officials (and their immediate families) hold a significant interest are barred from receiving any financing or support (Section 10).
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? — Provides significant loan guarantees and financing for manufacturing companies of all sizes. Would union members be better off under this? — Mandates prevailing wages and neutrality during union organizing for larger recipients. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Focuses on creating jobs that pay higher than the local median wage and supports distressed regions. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases high-quality manufacturing employment opportunities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Directs preferential support to economically distressed regions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Creates high-tech job opportunities and supports startups in emerging industries. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Potential benefits from targeted investment in economically distressed regions. Would farmers be better off under this? — The Investment Committee includes a representative from the Department of Agriculture to coordinate public sector investment. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Potential benefits from targeted investment in economically distressed regions. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Promotes job stability and high-wage employment in manufacturing. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Potential benefits from targeted investment in economically distressed regions. Would students be better off under this? — Encourages workforce training and registered apprenticeship programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides 100% guarantee coverage and a delegated authority program specifically for small and medium-sized exporters. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill specifically targets the creation of good jobs in domestic manufacturing and critical technologies. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Aims to revitalize domestic manufacturing and global competitiveness in critical technology sectors. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — Requires companies with 100+ employees to remain neutral during union organizing and not abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Includes strict clawback provisions for projects that fail to meet target dates or wage requirements. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Expands the mission and funding capabilities of the Export-Import Bank for domestic investment. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Increases the aggregate loan and guarantee authority to $205 billion, potentially increasing federal liability.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Explicitly includes renewable energy and energy storage as industries of interest for financing. Does this invest in rural communities? — Offers preferential terms for projects in economically distressed regions, which often include rural areas. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Increases the export goal for renewable energy goods and services to 10%.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Supports the development of cyber-physical systems and critical technologies to counter adversaries like China. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Focuses on increasing the US export base and global competitiveness in high-value industries. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Aims to ensure critical technologies are produced by the US and its allies rather than adversaries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the powers of the Export-Import Bank and creates a high-level Investment Committee to direct public sector investment. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the Investment Roadmap to be made available to the public and mandates annual reports to Congress. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Strengthens domestic supply chains and industrial infrastructure across the US.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Supports the commercialization of federally funded research into startups and domestic production. Does this put more into space exploration? — Includes aerospace and aviation as priority industries for financing.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provides preferential terms for projects located in economically distressed regions.
- 6/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts