Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill directs the Department of Commerce and Government Accountability Office to study how well the United States attracts foreign investment compared to other countries. The review would examine the current economic impact of foreign companies investing in America, global investment trends, federal policies that help attract foreign investment, and whether the government is doing enough to encourage it. The Commerce Department would then report back with recommendations to improve America's ability to attract foreign investment. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects U.S. companies in advanced technology sectors that compete globally, as well as foreign investors considering where to place their investments.
Policymakers would use the findings to potentially adjust government policies that influence foreign investment decisions. The bill focuses on investment from companies based in "trusted countries," reflecting concerns about which nations and investors should be prioritized. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and was sponsored by Representative Gabe Evans (R-CO). It now awaits Senate consideration.
CRS Official Summary
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Government Accountability Office to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.Among other elements, the review shall include an assessment of (1) the current economic impact of foreign direct investment in the United States, (2) trends in global cross-border investment and data flows, (3) federal government policies that facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States.Commerce must report the findings of such review and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.