H.R. 9718 — Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026, as amended
Executive Summary
H.R. 9718, the 'Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026' (RAM Act), directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create a dedicated webpage and a free interactive tool to assist small businesses in onshoring their manufacturing operations back to the United States. Amidst ongoing supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions, this bill aims to lower the informational barriers that prevent small firms from relocating production domestically. The legislation includes a four-year sunset provision and requires annual reporting to Congress to ensure the tool remains effective and accountable.
Arguments For
- The 'Political Cover' case: Provides a tangible, low-cost legislative deliverable for members to point to when campaigning on 'bringing jobs back to America' and securing critical supply chains.
- The 'Steel Man' economic case: Lowers the barrier to entry for small firms that lack the massive consulting budgets of large corporations to navigate the complex logistics of reshoring.
Likely Supporters
Arguments Against
- Implementation Risk: Mandating the creation of a functional, interactive 'free tool' within a 60-day window is highly unrealistic for federal IT procurement and development, risking a botched rollout.
- The 'Band-Aid' argument: Critics may argue that creating another government webpage does little to address the actual structural barriers to onshoring, such as corporate tax rates, labor costs, and regulatory burdens.
Likely Opponents
📋 Key Provisions
- Requires the SBA to launch a webpage within 60 days of enactment providing resources for small businesses looking to onshore manufacturing.
- Mandates the creation of a free tool to connect small businesses with entities that can assist in the onshoring process.
- Requires the SBA's Office of Manufacturing and Trade to annually consult with the Office of Advocacy for webpage improvements over a four-year period.
- Requires an initial report to Congress within two years on the webpage's effectiveness, followed by annual updates until the Act sunsets four years post-enactment.
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Requires the SBA to establish the webpage within 60 days of enactment.
"Not later than 60 days"
Mandates a free tool to help identify entities assisting with onshoring.
"a free tool designed to help"
Requires an effectiveness report to Congress within 2 years.
"Not later than 2 years after"
The Act and its requirements terminate 4 years after enactment.
"terminate 4 years after the date"