MADE Act

8/20/2023, 8:15 PM

Manufacturing Assistance to Determine Emissions Act or the MADE Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to enhance the transparency and availability of life-cycle assessment data on products made from certain material, such as aluminum, steel, and concrete. Life-cycle assessments examine the greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts associated with all stages of the product's life cycle.

The MADE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5698, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the manufacturing industry in the United States by providing incentives and support for businesses that produce goods domestically.

The MADE Act includes provisions for tax credits and grants for companies that manufacture products in the US, as well as funding for workforce training programs to help develop a skilled manufacturing workforce. The bill also aims to reduce regulatory burdens on manufacturers and streamline the process for obtaining permits and approvals for manufacturing facilities.

Additionally, the MADE Act includes measures to strengthen intellectual property protections for US manufacturers and to crack down on counterfeit goods that are imported into the country. The bill also includes provisions to promote research and development in the manufacturing sector and to encourage innovation and technological advancements in American manufacturing. Overall, the MADE Act is designed to support and promote the manufacturing industry in the United States, with the goal of creating jobs, boosting economic growth, and ensuring that American companies remain competitive in the global marketplace.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5698

Introduced on
2021-10-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/22/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Manufacturing Assistance to Determine Emissions Act or the MADE Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to enhance the transparency and availability of life-cycle assessment data on products made from certain material, such as aluminum, steel, and concrete. Life-cycle assessments examine the greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts associated with all stages of the product's life cycle.

The MADE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5698, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the manufacturing industry in the United States by providing incentives and support for businesses that produce goods domestically.

The MADE Act includes provisions for tax credits and grants for companies that manufacture products in the US, as well as funding for workforce training programs to help develop a skilled manufacturing workforce. The bill also aims to reduce regulatory burdens on manufacturers and streamline the process for obtaining permits and approvals for manufacturing facilities.

Additionally, the MADE Act includes measures to strengthen intellectual property protections for US manufacturers and to crack down on counterfeit goods that are imported into the country. The bill also includes provisions to promote research and development in the manufacturing sector and to encourage innovation and technological advancements in American manufacturing. Overall, the MADE Act is designed to support and promote the manufacturing industry in the United States, with the goal of creating jobs, boosting economic growth, and ensuring that American companies remain competitive in the global marketplace.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Administrator of the Environmental Agency to establish a program to enhance the transparency, quality, and availability of life-cycle assessment data, and harmonize life-cycle assessment approaches to calculating greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental factors, in the production of products made primarily of eligible materials through environmental product declarations or a similar mechanism as determined appropriate by the Administrator, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/20/2023

Manufacturing Assistance to Determine Emissions Act or the MADE Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to enhance the transparency and availability of life-cycle assessment data on products...


Latest Action10/25/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.