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H.R. 2052

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 9, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. ability to attract foreign direct investment is directly linked to U.S. long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance U.S. global competitiveness, prosperity, and security by removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment and the U.S. jobs it creates and promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination in which to invest, hire, innovate, and manufacture products; (3) maintaining the U.S. commitment to open investment policy encourages other countries to reciprocate and enables the United States to open new markets abroad for U.S. companies and their products; (4) U.S. policies regarding foreign direct investment should reflect national security interests and should not disadvantage domestic investors or companies; and (5) U.S. efforts to attract foreign direct investment should be consistent with efforts to maintain and improve the U.S. standard of living.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group and the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to conduct an interagency review of the U.S. global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment and report to Congress recommendations for increasing that U.S. global competitiveness without weakening labor, consumer, financial, or environmental protections.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2](R-NE)Sponsor
14 cosponsors4 D10 R
14cosponsors2committees19actions1related bills8subjects
  • Reported to SenateSep 10, 2014
  • Referred in SenateSep 10, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseSep 9, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseMay 20, 2013
  1. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

  2. Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-252.

  3. Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-252.

  4. Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  6. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H5411)

  7. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 448).(text: CR H5411)

  8. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5416-5417)

  9. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2052.

  11. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5411-5414)

  12. FloorH30300

    Mr. Terry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

  17. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  18. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Sep 10, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 9, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. ability to attract foreign direct investment is directly linked to U.S. long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance U.S. global competitiveness, prosperity, and security by removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment and the U.S. jobs it creates and promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination in which to invest, hire, innovate, and manufacture products; (3) maintaining the U.S. commitment to open investment policy encourages other countries to reciprocate and enables the United States to open new markets abroad for U.S. companies and their products; (4) U.S. policies regarding foreign direct investment should reflect national security interests and should not disadvantage domestic investors or companies; and (5) U.S. efforts to attract foreign direct investment should be consistent with efforts to maintain and improve the U.S. standard of living.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group and the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to conduct an interagency review of the U.S. global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment and report to Congress recommendations for increasing that U.S. global competitiveness without weakening labor, consumer, financial, or environmental protections.

Sep 9, 201336

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. ability to attract foreign direct investment is directly linked to U.S. long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance U.S. global competitiveness, prosperity, and security by removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment and the U.S. jobs it creates and promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination in which to invest, hire, innovate, and manufacture products; (3) maintaining the U.S. commitment to open investment policy encourages other countries to reciprocate and enables the United States to open new markets abroad for U.S. companies and their products; (4) U.S. policies regarding foreign direct investment should reflect national security interests and should not disadvantage domestic investors or companies; and (5) U.S. efforts to attract foreign direct investment should be consistent with efforts to maintain and improve the U.S. standard of living.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group and the heads of other relevant federal agencies, to conduct an interagency review of the U.S. global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment and report to Congress recommendations for increasing that U.S. global competitiveness without weakening labor, consumer, financial, or environmental protections.

May 20, 2013

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. ability to attract foreign direct investment is directly linked to U.S. long-term economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and security; (2) it is a top national priority to enhance U.S. global competitiveness, prosperity, and security by removing unnecessary barriers to foreign direct investment and the U.S. jobs it creates and promoting policies to ensure the United States remains the premier global destination in which to invest, hire, innovate, and manufacture products; (3) maintaining the U.S. commitment to open investment policy encourages other countries to reciprocate and enables the United States to open new markets abroad for U.S. companies and their products; (4) U.S. policies regarding foreign direct investment should also reflect national security interests and should not disadvantage domestic investors or companies; and (5) U.S. efforts to attract foreign direct investment should be consistent with efforts to maintain and improve the U.S. standard of living.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the U.S. global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment and report to Congress recommendations for increasing U.S. global competitiveness without weakening labor, consumer, financial, or environmental protections.

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013 — Informed