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S. 1872, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House. The bill would direct the Department of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on domestic manufacturing opportunities for critical infrastructure products.
Specifically, the bill would require the Commerce Department to identify high-demand products that are currently imported due to manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraints within 16 critical infrastructure sectors including energy, transportation, healthcare, and information technology. The department would then analyze the costs and benefits of manufacturing these products in the United States, including potential effects on jobs, employment, and product costs.
The study would also examine where domestic manufacturing would be feasible, with particular attention to whether rural areas or industrial parks would be suitable locations. Additionally, the bill would require the Commerce Department to identify existing federal policies and regulations that discourage domestic manufacturing. The department would submit a detailed report to Congress within 18 months of enactment, which would be made publicly available.
Proponents argue the bill would reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthen national security, and create manufacturing jobs across the country. The Congressional Budget Office estimates implementation would cost approximately one million dollars in 2026.
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Received in the House.
Nov 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
Nov 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
Nov 10, 2025
