Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025
Manufacturing: Higher Loan Limits for Small U.S. Factories
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill would double the amount of money small American factories can borrow through government-backed loans. For many programs, the maximum loan amount would jump from around $5 million to $10 million.
- To qualify for these larger loans, a business must do all of its manufacturing inside the United States. This is designed to help local companies grow and keep their production facilities on American soil.
- The goal is to help small manufacturers buy better equipment, hire more workers, and compete globally. By providing more cash, the government hopes to strengthen the country's supply chain and create more industrial jobs.
- Government watchdogs will track these loans for five years to see how many jobs they create or save. They will also check to make sure the larger loans do not lead to more defaults or cost taxpayers extra money.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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H.R. 3174, Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025
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