Bill · S. 1872· Senate(119-S-1872)
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 11/10/2025 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors within the United States. The study aims to identify products necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, or restoration of these sectors that are currently imported due to domestic constraints. It also requires an analysis of the costs and benefits of domestic manufacturing, including impacts on jobs and product costs. Additionally, the study must look into the feasibility of manufacturing in rural areas or industrial parks. Finally, the Secretary must identify any Federal policies that might act as barriers to such manufacturing.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The study explores ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., which could lead to job creation.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The study may identify ways to reduce barriers for manufacturers, potentially benefiting business owners.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The study specifically examines effects on labor conditions and employment rates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job and Economic Analysis: The study will analyze effects on jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the United States (Section 2(b)(2)(A)), which could provide insight into how bringing manufacturing back to the country impacts workers.
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Cost Assessment: The Secretary will analyze the cost of the product (Section 2(b)(2)(B)), which could help determine if domestic manufacturing impacts what people pay for essential goods.
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Development of Rural and Industrial Areas: The study includes analyzing the feasibility of manufacturing in a rural area, an industrial park, or an industrial park in a rural area (Section 2(b)(4)), which may highlight opportunities for growth in these specific locations.
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Identification of Barriers: The study seeks to identify Federal policies, regulations, or guidance that may inhibit or increase the cost of manufacturing (Section 2(b)(5)), which could lead to the removal of obstacles for domestic producers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 11/10/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 11/7/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 11/4/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7904; text: CR S7904)
- 10/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/16/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-81.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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