Congresswoman Schrier's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure Passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier's, M.D. (WA-08) bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act. Congresswoman Schrier was joined in introducing this bipartisan legislation by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01). This bill will direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing more critical infrastructure goods in the United States, with a focus on identifying rural communities best suited to support domestic production.

“We need a clear understanding of what products can and should be manufactured in the United States. We cannot remain dependent on just a handful of other countries for critical parts and products," said Congresswoman Schrier. "That's why I was proud to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan bill with Congresswoman Miller Meeks that will allow us to make evidence-based, thoughtful decisions about the role domestic manufacturing will play in the years ahead, and I am thrilled to see it pass the House."

"With House passage of my bill HR 1721, we are now one step closer to getting this critical bill to President Trump’s desk and advancing his America First priorities,” said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks. “We can no longer allow adversarial nations, like China, to control the flow of goods and disrupt our economy. This bill takes a proactive step to assess how we can expand American manufacturing, particularly in rural areas, to protect our supply chains and strengthen our economy. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation that would greatly benefit the Hawkeye State.”