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Make It in America Block Grant Program Act of 2011

Introduced: May 13, 2011 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Sep 8, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Jul 29, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.

May 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 13, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Make It in America Block Grant Program Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Make It in America Block Grant Program under which the Secretary is authorized to make grants to eligible entities to support the U.S. manufacturing industry. Allows such grants to be used, with respect to small and medium-sized manufacturers, for: (1) retooling or retrofitting, (2) business plan diversification, (3) improving energy efficiency, (4) employee training and retraining, and (5) the provision of capital and technical expertise. Outlines provisions concerning eligible entities, the allocation of grant funds, and requirements for grant recipients, including the submission of a proposed manufacturing enhancement strategy.

Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee for advice in implementing and evaluating the program. Authorizes the Secretary to review and evaluate recipient performance under the program. Requires the Comptroller General to study the program, and report study results to Congress.

Expresses the sense of Congress that program amounts should supplement and not replace other funding provided by federal departments and agencies to support the manufacturing industry.

What's happening now September 8, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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