Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-813
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2023-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: 

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Government Accountability Office to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.
 
Among other elements, the 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 facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States.
 
Commerce must report the findings of such review and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.

action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

 
This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Government Accountability Office to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.
 
Among other elements, the review shall include an assessment of (1) the 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 facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States.
 
Commerce must report the findings of such review and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.

action_date: 2023-07-17
text: 

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

 
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 from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.
 
Among other elements, the review shall include an assessment of (1) the 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 facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States.
 
Commerce must report the findings of such review to Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment. The GAO must submit a review and assessment of the report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 22 (Roll no. 330). (text: CR H3624)
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 22 (Roll no. 330). (text: CR H3624)
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3628)
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 813.
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3624-3626)
action_date: 2023-07-17
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-137.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-137.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
action_date: 2023-03-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2023-02-07
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-02-02
text: Introduced in House