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Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 722
Bill 118 hr 722, also known as the Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote economic development and job creation in the Western Hemisphere by encouraging US companies to relocate their manufacturing operations to countries in the region.
The bill aims to incentivize companies to move their production facilities closer to the United States, which would not only create jobs in the Western Hemisphere but also strengthen economic ties between the US and its neighbors. By promoting nearshoring, the bill seeks to reduce reliance on countries outside of the Western Hemisphere for manufacturing and supply chain needs.
The Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act includes provisions for tax incentives, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to support companies that choose to relocate their operations to countries in the region. The bill also includes measures to ensure that labor and environmental standards are upheld in the countries where US companies choose to nearshore their manufacturing. Overall, the Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act is aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation in the Western Hemisphere while also strengthening economic ties between the US and its neighbors. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its potential to benefit both US companies and countries in the region.
The bill aims to incentivize companies to move their production facilities closer to the United States, which would not only create jobs in the Western Hemisphere but also strengthen economic ties between the US and its neighbors. By promoting nearshoring, the bill seeks to reduce reliance on countries outside of the Western Hemisphere for manufacturing and supply chain needs.
The Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act includes provisions for tax incentives, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to support companies that choose to relocate their operations to countries in the region. The bill also includes measures to ensure that labor and environmental standards are upheld in the countries where US companies choose to nearshore their manufacturing. Overall, the Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act is aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation in the Western Hemisphere while also strengthening economic ties between the US and its neighbors. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its potential to benefit both US companies and countries in the region.
Congressional Summary of HR 722
Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
This bill provides assistance for corporations to move operations from China to countries in Latin America or the Caribbean and addresses related issues.
For example, the bill requires the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide financing and other assistance to eligible corporations for costs associated with such a move. Tariffs collected for goods manufactured in China shall be used to pay for such assistance.
The President may provide preferential treatment, including duty-free treatment, for goods produced in a Latin American or Caribbean country by a corporation that received relocation assistance under this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 722
Bill HR 722 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 722 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HR 722's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 722
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 722
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 722
Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
To decrease dependency on People's Republic of China manufacturing and decrease migration due to lost regional economic opportunities.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 722
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