Celebrating Made in America Month

In 1985 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed December to be National Made in America month to encourage consumers and workers alike to “observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to recognize and celebrate the excellence of American products.” Made in America month has since become a proud tradition that highlights the hard work and ingenuity of American workers and the products they make right here at home.

The Energy and Commerce Committee has a proven track record of making it easier to make it in America. At the start of this Congress, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a bipartisan manufacturing showcase highlighting products proudly made in America, and the committee recently unveiled a new webpage dedicated to the #NationOfBuilders initiative supporting American manufacturers and making American manufacturing and businesses more competitive in the global marketplace. The House passed several pieces of committee legislation this Congress to help support our Nation of Builders, including bills to make energy more affordable for manufacturers and to increase investment into U.S. factories. With the 114th Congress on the horizon, the committee will continue its bipartisan efforts to bolster manufacturing and create American jobs.  

Manufacturing affects every corner of our country, and the potential benefits are especially sought after at a time when our economy is struggling. When the government gets out of the way, American entrepreneurs are able to create and make some of the best products in the world, right here at home. Made in America creates jobs and boosts our economy, and that’s something we should all agree on.

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