Bill · S. 4781· Senate(119-S-4781)
Make More in America Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/15/2026
- Last activity
- 6/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
- Sponsored by
- Charles Schumer
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Make More in America Act of 2026 expands the Export-Import Bank's mission to support the development, production, and export of critical technologies within the United States. It establishes the Make More in America Program to provide financing for domestic manufacturing companies of all sizes in priority industries. The bill aims to strengthen global competitiveness and national security, specifically addressing threats from the People's Republic of China. It creates an Investment Committee to develop a 10-year roadmap for public sector investment. Additionally, it increases the export goal for renewable energy goods and services.
Yes· 3 of 29
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+9
Provides 100% guarantee coverage and a delegated authority program specifically for small and medium-sized exporters.
Would business owners be better off under this?+8
Provides significant loan guarantees and financing for manufacturing companies of all sizes.
Would union members be better off under this?+8
Mandates prevailing wages and neutrality during union organizing for larger recipients.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
Expands the mission and funding capabilities of the Export-Import Bank for domestic investment.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Increases the aggregate loan and guarantee authority to $205 billion, potentially increasing federal liability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Job Creation and Quality: The bill promotes the creation of "good jobs" and requires applicants to provide documentation on estimated job numbers and quality, including benefits and higher wage levels than the local median wage (Section 3, Section 5(m)(4)).
- Support for Distressed Areas: Projects located in or benefiting economically distressed regions may receive support on more favorable terms or in larger amounts (Section 5(m)(5)(A)).
- Worker Protections: For companies with 100 or more employees, the act requires a certification that they will not break existing collective bargaining agreements and will remain neutral during union organizing efforts (Section 5(m)(8)).
- Fair Wages: All laborers and mechanics working on construction or repair projects funded by the program must be paid prevailing wages as determined by the Secretary of Labor (Section 5(m)(12)(A)).
- Support for Small Businesses: The bill provides 100 percent guarantee coverage for up to 90 percent of loan values for small or medium-sized exporters, as well as a delegated authority program for loans up to $50,000,000 (Section 5(m)(14)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Risk and Clawbacks: The government may "progressively recover" up to the full amount of an award if a project fails to meet target start and completion dates or fails to comply with prevailing wage requirements (Section 5(m)(7)(B)(i), Section 5(m)(12)(C)(i)).
- Strict Eligibility Restrictions: "Covered entities" in which the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, or certain appointed officials (and their immediate families) hold a significant interest are barred from receiving any financing or support (Section 10).
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+8Good For Union Workers+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Farmers+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Students+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+9Increases Job Creation+8Improves Economic Growth+7Improves Union Protections+7Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending-3Reduces National Debt-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Improves Rural Development+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6Improves International Trade+6Improves International Alliances+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Interstate Commerce+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6Increases Space Exploration+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- 6/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts