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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) recently joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act. This legislation will help rebuild our domestic manufacturing capacity and create an environment where the private sector will invest in the strengths of our nation, so American manufacturing can grow.

“The United States must ensure it capitalizes on American innovation and technology to remain competitive in the manufacturing sector,” said Latta. “With more than 60,000 manufacturers in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, we know firsthand how vital this industry is to our economy. The Revitalize American Manufacturing Act comprehensively addresses our skills gap and domestic manufacturing needs to grow American manufacturing and secure our country’s position at the top of the manufacturing sector.”

In 2012, manufacturing contributed $2.03 trillion to the nation’s economy and accounted for 56 percent of all U.S. exports. The industry also employs more than 12 million Americans.

The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act would establish a Network for Manufacturing Innovation to improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, stimulate research and development, and increase domestic production. It builds public-private partnerships through Centers for Manufacturing Innovation among higher education and community colleges, as well as small and large manufacturers, to promote best practices and address targeted advanced manufacturing challenges. It is paid for using funds from the Department of Commerce and Department of Energy.

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