Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues introduce legislation to strengthen American industries and combat an overreliance on foreign supply chains

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) introduced the Make More in America Act, which advances American manufacturing capacity. The bill is a response to an overreliance on foreign supply chains, especially in China, while strengthening our economy to create new high paying jobs for Americans. “Delaware has always been a center for innovation in this country, but it’s not enough to just invent things in America – we need to make them in America, too,” said Senator Coons . “Our nation cannot be dependent on China for materials and products that are critical to our economy and national security. This bill will bring more jobs to the U.S. and make sure we aren’t at the mercy of President Xi’s whims.” “Americans are struggling with rising prices across the board while reliable domestic manufacturing jobs are moving overseas,” said Senator Blunt Rochester . “I am proud to partner with my colleagues to introduce the Make More in America Act, which will reduce our dependence on global supply chains, create new jobs, and lower costs for communities in Delaware and across the nation.” “Americans cannot keep paying the price every time a supply chain crisis hits – whether it’s a pandemic, a war, or the whims of the Chinese Communist Party trying to undermine the American economy,” said Leader Schumer . “We have to break the cycle of supple chain shocks that are raising prices, invest in American industry, and protect our national security. As families are facing a Republican-led affordability crisis, we must work overtime to bring back good-paying jobs and strengthen our economy. There is no reason that the products and technologies that Americans rely on cannot be made here at home. The Make More in America is exactly the kind of bold investment we need to outcompete the CCP and drive American prosperity and security – and Democrats are ready to deliver it.” The Make More in America Act would partner with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to bolster American industries. The bill would also: Grow strategic American industries, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, quantum technology, biotechnology, energy technology like batteries and fusion, robotics, and shipbuilding Expand manufacturing facilities in the United States Invest in EXIM projects to support American jobs Increase wages for construction workers Protect existing bargaining agreements for union organizers Safeguard misuse of taxpayer dollars Ensure investments serve national interest President Trump promised a “golden age of American manufacturing,” but he has failed to uphold that promise. In the last year alone, tens of thousands of American jobs have been lost, with no clear plan to restore them. American industries rely on foreign manufacturers, which makes us vulnerable to higher costs and shortages. President Trump’s war in Iran resulted in the closing of the Strait of Hormuz that led to a spike in gas and grocery costs. Likewise, China continues to threaten to shut off the flow of rare earths and magnets that are essential to American manufacturing. The Make More in America Act ensures we can make what we need at home, invests in quality jobs for Americans, and protects our national security from foreign supply chains. This bill is endorsed by AUVSI, Employ America, the Federation of American Scientists, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), and the SCSP Action Program. You can find a copy of the bill text here . You can find a broader summary of the bill here .