House Democrats pivot to economy in search of next legislative win, will introduce manufacturing and global competitiveness bill this week

[basquebromance]

desperate Dems are grasping at straws

House Democrats pivot to economy in search of next legislative win

With battleground-district members especially anxious over rising inflation and a snarled supply chain, they're set to push a sweeping manufacturing bill to the floor.

www.politico.com

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The legislation, a longtime priority of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , aims to counter China’s growing influence in the global economy and its threats to U.S. national security. It authorizes more than $250 billion in funding for scientific research and semiconductor manufacturing, with the goal of boosting U.S. companies’ competitiveness with their Chinese counterparts.

The Senate passed its version last June, but the legislative push has languished amid disputes between the two chambers over the best ways to counter China’s economic and geopolitical rise. Schumer tried to jam the House by attaching the Senate-passed bill to the annual defense policy bill in November, but eventually pulled back when he and Pelosi struck a deal to reconcile the Senate and House plans through a conference committee.

It’s unclear how many House Republicans, if any, will back the bill, which they argue is weak on China and overly focused on issues like climate.

 

[1srelluc]

Or they could easily pass a Bill that would be supported by the citizenry to ban oversees research in China and semiconductor manufacturing after a certain time. After that time impose a 50% tariff on semiconductors from China or Chi-com owned companies in "friendly" countries would be imposed.

But no, they have to toss a quarter-Trillion out there for their slush-fund.....i guess because they know that those new facilities would be built in red states.

 

[Dragonlady]

desperate Dems are grasping at straws

House Democrats pivot to economy in search of next legislative win

With battleground-district members especially anxious over rising inflation and a snarled supply chain, they're set to push a sweeping manufacturing bill to the floor.

www.politico.com

excerpts:

The legislation, a longtime priority of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , aims to counter China’s growing influence in the global economy and its threats to U.S. national security. It authorizes more than $250 billion in funding for scientific research and semiconductor manufacturing, with the goal of boosting U.S. companies’ competitiveness with their Chinese counterparts.

The Senate passed its version last June, but the legislative push has languished amid disputes between the two chambers over the best ways to counter China’s economic and geopolitical rise. Schumer tried to jam the House by attaching the Senate-passed bill to the annual defense policy bill in November, but eventually pulled back when he and Pelosi struck a deal to reconcile the Senate and House plans through a conference committee.

It’s unclear how many House Republicans, if any, will back the bill, which they argue is weak on China and overly focused on issues like climate.

The Democrats are focusing their legislation on the American economy and improving lives for American citizens. And you consider this a sign of "desperation"????

What do YOU think they should focus on?

 

[scruffy]

desperate Dems are grasping at straws

House Democrats pivot to economy in search of next legislative win

With battleground-district members especially anxious over rising inflation and a snarled supply chain, they're set to push a sweeping manufacturing bill to the floor.

www.politico.com

excerpts:

The legislation, a longtime priority of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , aims to counter China’s growing influence in the global economy and its threats to U.S. national security. It authorizes more than $250 billion in funding for scientific research and semiconductor manufacturing, with the goal of boosting U.S. companies’ competitiveness with their Chinese counterparts.

The Senate passed its version last June, but the legislative push has languished amid disputes between the two chambers over the best ways to counter China’s economic and geopolitical rise. Schumer tried to jam the House by attaching the Senate-passed bill to the annual defense policy bill in November, but eventually pulled back when he and Pelosi struck a deal to reconcile the Senate and House plans through a conference committee.

It’s unclear how many House Republicans, if any, will back the bill, which they argue is weak on China and overly focused on issues like climate.

It's too late for that bullshit.

They should have been doing that last January, instead of grandstanding with their anti-Trump crap.