Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 701, also known as the Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that designates certain communities as "manufacturing communities" in order to support and promote the growth of manufacturing industries in the United States.

Under this bill, the Secretary of Commerce would be responsible for designating up to 20 manufacturing communities based on certain criteria, such as the presence of manufacturing industries, workforce development programs, and infrastructure investments. These designated communities would then be eligible for federal assistance in the form of grants and technical assistance to help them attract and retain manufacturing businesses.

The goal of the Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act is to revitalize and strengthen the manufacturing sector in the United States, creating jobs and boosting economic growth. By supporting designated manufacturing communities with federal resources, the bill aims to promote innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability in the manufacturing industry. Overall, the Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act of 2017 seeks to support and promote the growth of manufacturing industries in the United States by designating certain communities as manufacturing communities and providing them with federal assistance to attract and retain manufacturing businesses.