Rep. Bera Votes to Pass America COMPETES Act

Statement

Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) today voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, an historic package of legislation to fix our supply chain, turbocharge American scientific and technological leadership, and strengthen our global competitiveness.

"It is time to take the reins on global competition and innovation," said Representative Bera. "For too long, American workers and businesses have felt the burden of international competition that has only been worsened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COMPETES Act reinforces the United States' role as the undisputed 21st century leader in innovation, technology, and production, while leveling the playing field to allow more American workers and businesses to compete and succeed in the global economy."

Bera continued: "The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats have started us on the right path towards building back better with the passage of the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Thanks to these historic actions, our country has experienced the greatest year of job growth in American history and a record drop in unemployment rates. But we cannot stop here. As we emerge on the other side of this pandemic, we must take bold action to ease the global supply chain issues and global inflation that are causing rising costs on hard working American families. As a senior member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I am proud that the America COMPETES Act strengthens American manufacturing and innovation here at home that will help grow our economy, cut costs for Americans, and fight inflationary pressures both in the near and long term."

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