In an op-ed in Roll Call (10/29) Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) writes that Congress needs to refocus on the manufacturing sector. Today, Sen. Coons writes that more than 20 Senators are launching a new effort called Manufacturing Jobs for America. MJA features more than 40 measures “to spur job creation in manufacturing and lay the foundation for stronger economic growth far into the future.” Read the entire op-ed
Congress hasn’t given Americans much reason this year to believe it can work together in the country’s best interest to help create jobs. That needs to change. It’s time for Washington to refocus on manufacturing jobs instead of manufactured crises.
The United States is primed for a manufacturing revival, and there’s a lot Congress can do to restart this vital economic engine. Although you wouldn’t know it from watching the news, there’s actually no shortage of good ideas from both parties for helping our manufacturers grow and create jobs.
On Tuesday, 21 of my Senate colleagues and I are launching a new effort, dubbed Manufacturing Jobs for America, to help translate those good ideas into good manufacturing jobs across the country.
The campaign features more than 40 measures — many that have bipartisan support — to spur job creation in manufacturing and lay the foundation for stronger economic growth far into the future. These senators will work together to build bipartisan support for these bills, to get them hearings and ultimately to earn votes on the floor.