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H.R. 1721 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-127

Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

Became lawCommerce
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed HouseApr 28, 2025
Passed SenateSep 23, 2026
To PresidentOct 14, 2026
Became lawOct 20, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1721 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Study on critical infrastructure manufacturing in the United States
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    What it does

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    Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

    This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on products that are in high demand across the critical infrastructure sectors. Critical infrastructure sectors are those whose assets, systems, and networks are vital to national security, the economy, public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.

    The study must (1) identify the products in high demand across those sectors that are being imported due to manufacturing, material, or supply chain constraints; and (2) analyze the costs, benefits, and feasibility of manufacturing those products in the United States.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 27, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-127.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-10-14Presented to President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-09-23Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4892)Library of Congress
    5. 2025-04-28Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1651)Library of Congress
    6. 2025-04-24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-76.Library of Congress
    7. 2025-02-27Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-127 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
    • Kim Schrier D-WA-8