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S.1457: Made In America Block Grant Program Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Made in America Block Grant Program Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Made in America Block Grant Program under which the Secretary is authorized to make grants to eligible entities to support the U.S. manufacturing industry. Allows such grants to be used, with respect to small and medium-sized manufacturers, for: (1) retooling or retrofitting, (2) business plan diversification, (3) improving energy or process...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |