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Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7753| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (6)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsPublic participation and lobbyingU.S. and foreign investments

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7753| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (6)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsPublic participation and lobbyingU.S. and foreign investments