Bills · HR 1721
PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1721Rural conditions and developmentGovernment studies and investigations
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION SEP 23
PASSAGE CHANCES
PASSED
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
2BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 5 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about America's reliance on foreign countries for essential goods needed to maintain critical services like electricity, internet, and transportation. If a crisis or disruption happens overseas, our ability to keep these services running could be at risk. By investigating what can be made domestically, the bill aims to identify ways to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and make our country more secure.
Without this bill, we might continue to rely heavily on foreign supply chains for vital products without a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges of bringing that manufacturing home. If it becomes law, it provides a roadmap for potentially boosting domestic manufacturing, making our supply chains more resilient, and reducing vulnerabilities in critical sectors.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study high-demand critical infrastructure products imported due to U.S. manufacturing or supply chain issues.
This identifies specific areas where domestic production could be increased to reduce reliance on foreign sources.
PROVISION 02
Requires an analysis of the costs and benefits of manufacturing these products in the U.S., including effects on jobs and product costs.
Provides an economic justification and impact assessment for potential domestic manufacturing efforts.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the identification of products that can feasibly be manufactured in the U.S. and an analysis of obstacles, particularly in rural and industrial park settings.
Focuses on practical solutions and explores opportunities for economic development in specific regions.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress with study results and recommendations, and make the report public.
Ensures transparency and provides Congress with information to potentially develop future policies.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
54
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
26 EVENTSSEP 23
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
SEP 23
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
SEP 23
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
APR 29
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1721
Congress119th
StatusPassed Both
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionSep 23, 2026
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PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1721Rural conditions and developmentGovernment studies and investigations
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 23, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
PASSED
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
