Congress Introduces A New ‘Make It In America’ Initiative To Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

[Omaha Steve]

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By Matt Murray | April 12, 2013


Image courtesy of Rep Annie Kuster


Yesterday it was announced that a group of Congressional Representatives joined together to reinvent the Make It In America initiative to strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and create new middle class jobs. The initiative includes a series of proposals focused on training a 21st century workforce, encouraging innovation and insourcing, and reviving U.S. manufacturing. I am also happy to report that both Rep Kuster and Rep Shea-Porter are fully behind the Make It In America initiative.

Make It In America is a comprehensive jobs plan announced three years ago, aimed at revitalizing our manufacturing sector and helping create high-skill, high-wage jobs that won’t be outsourced.

Kuster has made high-tech manufacturing one of her top priorities in Congress. Last month, Kuster urged President Obama to establish a Manufacturing Innovation Institute in New Hampshire that would help drive innovation, create jobs, and ensure that the next generation of innovative manufacturing breakthroughs happens in states like New Hampshire.

Congresswoman Shea-Porter introduced the Buy America Accountability Act of 2013 on the heels of House members today unveiling new Make It In America priorities for the 113th Congress. The Buy America Accountability Act of 2013 would require federal departments to report to Congress on their compliance with the Buy American Act of 1933. The Buy American Act of 1933, which was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt, requires the U.S. government to give preference to U.S. made products when making purchases. Shea-Porter’s bill would amend the 1933 bill by requiring all federal and independent agencies to conduct yearly audits to ensure that they are in compliance with the original legislation.

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Matt Murray is the creator and an author on the NH Labor News. He is a union member and advocate for labor. He also works with other unions and members to help spread our message.