DAVIS LEADS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, MANUFACTURE MORE GOODS IN AMERICA

Statement

U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are introducing legislation, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, with the goal of identifying how supply chain issues can be mitigated and how more goods, along with jobs, can be created in the US.

"The best way to insulate our country from global supply chain crises is to manufacture goods right here at home in the United States of America. We should never let our critical infrastructure sectors live or die at the mercy of foreign nations, particularly adversaries like China. That's why it's so important we do everything we can to bring manufacturing back to our country, especially in our rural communities," said Rep. Davis. "That's why I'm leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to identify how we can manufacture more goods in America. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to pass this bill so we can create jobs and limit the negative effects of supply chain issues."

Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-1): "Hardworking Arizonans want to see commonsense, legislative steps taken to address supply chain issues and rising prices. In joining my colleagues to introduce this bipartisan bill, we're working to ensure the Department of Commerce does its part in collaborating with manufacturers, sector leaders, and industry professionals to ensure accountability in our supply chain processes, on which rural Americans so heavily rely."

"With Indiana being the most manufacturing intensive state in the country, supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and foreign manipulation have been especially damaging for the countless manufacturers in the Hoosier state. The bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Feasibility Act will help identify supply chain vulnerabilities, including an overreliance on imports of critical materials, and provide recommendations for how to stand up and strengthen production capabilities in rural areas. I am proud to support this important legislation that will help grow and protect the manufacturing sector, and the more than 542,000 Hoosier jobs that it already supports," said Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-8).

"The events of recent years have spotlighted the serious threats posed by American reliance on a fragile supply chain and foreign manufacturers for many of our most important products. It's vital that we bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States, especially in critical infrastructure sectors," said Rep. Angie Craig (MN-2)."I'm proud to join my colleagues in taking the first step towards that realignment with the introduction of this desperately-needed legislation."

"As we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic and work to overcome the supply chain crisis, it's important to rethink where our products are coming from and who is making them," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27). "The Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act will allow us to identify our manufacturing vulnerabilities and make us less dependent on products from overseas. This bill is a crucial step to bringing our manufacturing jobs back from China and strengthening business in the U.S."

"There is no silver bullet solution for the ongoing supply chain disruption. But a clear understanding of what products can and should be manufactured in the United States would help greatly. The last year has shown us that we can no longer rely on just a handful of other countries to lead the way in manufacturing critical parts and products. I'm proud to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan bill that will allow us to make evidence-based, thoughtful decisions about the role domestic manufacturing will play in the years ahead," said Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-8).

Rep. Blake Moore (UT-1): "It is absolutely essential that Congress has a full understanding of potential improvements in our manufacturing sector to address our critical infrastructure needs. Not only will this legislation help protect and enhance American jobs, but it will also lead to economic growth in rural areas of Utah where the ground is fertile for investment. I am proud of this legislation and all it will do to help inform our decision-making at all levels of government, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance it through Congress."

"A solid and sufficient manufacturing industry in Nebraska and across the U.S. is an integral part of our nation's economic success and national security," said Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2). "If we want to remain competitive on a global stage, both militarily and in commerce, we absolutely cannot afford to be reliant on China and other foreign entities for our critical defense and labor needs. Establishing a study to recognize and fix these shortfalls helps us modify our sourcing; expand our capabilities in both rural and urban communities; keep employment opportunities in the U.S.; and keep our great nation safe."

"Key components within our critical infrastructure sector supply chains are often our greatest points of vulnerability. Foreign adversaries intend to undermine U.S. critical infrastructure to disrupt American democracy and hinder American prosperity," said Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-2). "I am proud to join this effort to study how we can improve the U.S. manufacturing posture in order to mitigate these vulnerabilities and bolster supply chain security."

"With supply chain issues disrupting our economy, it is essential that we explore additional ways to produce goods right here in the United States -- especially when it comes to goods that support critical infrastructure sectors. That's why I'm honored to support the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, which will help our economy by rectifying supply chain disruptions, creating jobs, and producing critical goods we can rely on," said Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-4).

"The current supply chain breakdown has reinforced the need to shore up our domestic manufacturing and production--especially for critical products. For decades, rural communities have suffered as factories have shuttered and well-paying jobs disappeared and were offshored to China. This legislation will bolster our domestic manufacturing sector to create jobs, boost our national security, and ensure our supply chain is reliable and functional." -- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01)

"The workforce of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio is ready, willing and able to manufacture critical infrastructure components that will promote our national security," said Bill Johnson (OH-06). "This important legislation will help ensure that unelected and unaccountable Washington bureaucrats don't forget about Eastern and Southeastern Ohio when it comes to realizing the job and economic opportunities that come with investing in our nation's critical infrastructure. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make sure this important legislation becomes law."