A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Defend American Manufacturing Act 2.0. It makes changes to how the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership is run. The bill requires the use of cooperative agreements instead of making them optional. It expands center evaluations to include financial management checks and monitoring for fraud. It also sets stricter timelines for probation reevaluates and starting new operator competitions if a center fails to improve. Finally, it sets rules on the exclusivity of remedies for adverse actions taken against a center.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill improves fiscal responsibility by expanding center evaluations to include financial management and monitoring for potential fraud.
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill improves the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to better support manufacturing centers.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases accountability and financial monitoring for manufacturing extension partnership centers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Oversight of Funds: Section 2(b) expands center evaluations to include financial management and monitoring for potential fraud and misuse of funds, which helps protect public money.
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Faster Accountability: Section 2(c) and Section 2(d) require the Secretary to reevaluate centers on probation within 180 days and to quickly start a competition for a new operator within 30 days if a center fails to improve or loses financial assistance, holding the system accountable.
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Clear Rules for Operators: Section 2(d) sets maximum time limits of 90 days for submitting applications and 30 days for selection when holding a competition for a new center operator.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill improves fiscal responsibility by expanding center evaluations to include financial management and monitoring for potential fraud. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill improves the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to better support manufacturing centers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases accountability and financial monitoring for manufacturing extension partnership centers. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight by requiring cooperative agreements and expanding mandatory evaluations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill improves the administration of manufacturing extension centers that assist business owners.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio