Bill · H.Res. 1615· House(119-HRES-1615)
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October, October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day".
- Introduced
- 10/5/2026
- Last activity
- 10/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Norma Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the first Friday of October, which is October 2, 2026, as Manufacturing Day. It highlights that manufacturers contributed $2,900,000,000,000 to the economy, making up 11 percent of the gross domestic product. The text notes that this economic contribution has grown significantly from $1,930,000,000,000 in 2012. Additionally, U.S. manufacturers drove innovation by spending $393,648,000,000 on research and development in 2023. The resolution also points out that the sector directly employs nearly 12,900,000 people, representing over 8 percent of the workforce.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promotion of Skilled Careers: The text notes that the number of skilled, family wage jobs in the manufacturing sector is increasing, presenting an opportunity to promote the benefits of manufacturing careers to young people and their parents. This is a positive outcome because it highlights stable employment opportunities for the workforce.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 10/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee