House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski, Wied Bill to Help Small Businesses Bring Manufacturing Back to America

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski to help small businesses bring manufacturing operations back to the United States. The Reshoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act passed in a voice vote and will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.

The RAM Act - introduced by Republican Congressman Tony Wied of Wisconsin and co-led by Congressman Olszewski - would create a central database to connect small businesses with information, programs, and verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers as they explore opportunities to bring their manufacturing operations home.

"Bringing manufacturing back to America shouldn't be an opportunity only reserved for the biggest corporations," said Congressman Olszewski, who serves on the House Committee on Small Businesses. "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this bipartisan legislation will help connect them with the American manufacturing partners they need to grow. I'm grateful to Congressman Wied for his partnership and to my House colleagues for advancing this effort."

While many large corporations have the resources and established networks to identify domestic manufacturing partners, smaller businesses often face greater barriers when exploring opportunities to reshore their operations. The RAM Act would require the Small Business Administration to establish, operate, and maintain a website providing small businesses with information about relevant federal resources, agencies, and potential domestic manufacturing partners.

"Reshoring manufacturing is critical for restoring our nation's economic independence, maintaining global supply chain control, and supporting American workers," said Congressman Wied. "This online portal gives small businesses the resources they need to reshore their operations and revitalize Made in America manufacturing. I am proud to see this legislation pass the House, and I urge the Senate to do the same to help bring American jobs back home and strengthen our economy."