Proposal:B–BAM Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 8785
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Building Back American Manufacturing Act or B-BAM Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Committee on Building Back American Manufacturing to review and report on the strength, integrity, and capacity of the manufacturing base of the United States and supply chain for crucial, strategic resources and products in the United States.

The duties of the committee shall include (1) developing proposals to diversify production lines within the United States; (2) recommending policy proposals to improve production and acquisition of critical products and supplies where access can be severely limited in the event of global supply chain disruption; and (3) reviewing ways to disseminate best practices, technical expertise, funding or financing opportunities, and fostering industry collaborations that improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.

Bill Title

B–BAM Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-11-19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2020-11-19: Introduced in House
• 2020-11-19: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.