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B–BAM Act

USA116th CongressHR-8785| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2020
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Conor Lamb (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building Back American Manufacturing Act or B - BAM Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Committee on Building Back American Manufacturing to review and report on the strength, integrity, and capacity of the manufacturing base of the United States and supply chain for crucial, strategic resources and products in the United States. The duties of the committee shall include (1) developing proposals to diversify production lines within the United States; (2) recommending policy proposals to improve production and acquisition of critical products and supplies where access can be severely limited in the event of global supply chain disruption; and (3) reviewing ways to disseminate best practices, technical expertise, funding or financing opportunities, and fostering industry collaborations that improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Advisory bodiesBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsIncome tax creditsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentLabor marketManufacturingMaterialsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development

B–BAM Act

USA116th CongressHR-8785| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2020
Building Back American Manufacturing Act or B - BAM Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Committee on Building Back American Manufacturing to review and report on the strength, integrity, and capacity of the manufacturing base of the United States and supply chain for crucial, strategic resources and products in the United States. The duties of the committee shall include (1) developing proposals to diversify production lines within the United States; (2) recommending policy proposals to improve production and acquisition of critical products and supplies where access can be severely limited in the event of global supply chain disruption; and (3) reviewing ways to disseminate best practices, technical expertise, funding or financing opportunities, and fostering industry collaborations that improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Conor Lamb (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsIncome tax creditsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentLabor marketManufacturingMaterialsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development