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HUFFMAN VOTES TO PASS AMERICA COMPETES ACT

Statement

Date: Feb. 4, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Economy and Fiscal Science, Technology and Communication Business, Consumers, and Employees

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American COMPETES Act -- a strong package to fix our supply chains, start making more critical products here in America, turbocharge American scientific and technological leadership, and strengthen our global competitiveness. The bill includes multiple provisions championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (WOW).

"America has long been a world leader in the global marketplace, forging innovations in science and technology and building strong at home manufacturing-- but we're falling behind. For the sake of our economic, financial, and national security, we must restore America's prominence on the world stage," Rep. Huffman said. "The America COMPETES Act reinvigorates our innovation and economic strength, ensuring that America cannot only compete, but win in the global market. I'm also glad that my bipartisan bill on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing has been largely incorporated into COMPETES. It will help level the playing field for American fishing industries and make us more competitive in the long run."


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