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Larsen: America COMPETES Act Enhances U.S. Global Leadership, Boosts U.S. Manufacturing and Jobs
Washington, D.C.,
February 4, 2022
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of the America COMPETES Act, bold legislation that boosts U.S. global competitiveness and economic growth by investing in manufacturing and jobs, advancing technology leadership, building effective global diplomacy and investing in U.S. students and the workforce. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 222 to 210.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of the America COMPETES Act, bold legislation that boosts U.S. global competitiveness and economic growth by investing in manufacturing and jobs, advancing technology leadership, building effective global diplomacy and investing in U.S. students and the workforce. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 222 to 210. “The United States must update its playbook to better compete with China and the rest of the world,” said Larsen, Co-Chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group and author of an updated China White Paper. “This critical bill invests in manufacturing, education, technology and diplomacy to create more U.S. jobs, foster economic opportunity, keep supply chains moving and ensure the United States remains a leader on the world stage.” Specifically, the America COMPETES Act includes several provisions to boost U.S. competitiveness and global leadership consistent with Rep. Larsen’s White Paper:
In addition, Rep. Larsen successfully amended the bill to: Restore U.S. Leadership on Human Rights
Invest in High-Quality Digital Infrastructure
Strengthen Fulbright Exchanges
Larsen has been a leading voice for economic and strategic engagement in the Asia-Pacific region and a proponent of advancing U.S. democratic values worldwide. He recently outlined a comprehensive China strategy that includes more than 100 recommendations for Congress and the Biden administration to boost U.S. competitiveness and enhance U.S. global leadership. To read Larsen’s China White Paper, click here. To read a summary of the America COMPETES Act, click here. ### |