Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2021
Summary
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy. Such review shall include an assessment of (1) the current economic impact of foreign direct investment in the United States, (2) trends in global cross-border investment and data flows, (3) federal government policies that are linked to the ability of the United States to attract and retain foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to increase the ease for foreign firms considering investment in the United States. Commerce must report the findings of such review and submit recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment and developing new technologies and services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 30, 2021
Last action May 3, 2021
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Committee
2
May 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
lower
Apr 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
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State
District
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Greg Pence
RRepublican
Co
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
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Billy Long
RRepublican
Co
Bobby L. Rush
DDemocratic
Co
Bryan Steil
RRepublican
Co
David B. McKinley
RRepublican
Co
Fred Upton
RRepublican
Co
G. K. Butterfield
DDemocratic
Co
J. French Hill
RRepublican
Co
Jackie Walorski
RRepublican
Co
Marilyn Strickland
DDemocratic
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