Following on the release of polling data showing that 86% of likely voters want action to support American manufacturing, the House of Representatives began its focus on a Made in America platform with the passage of HR 1855, the SECTORS Act, introduced by representatives Mr David Loebsack and Mr Todd Platts.

The Alliance for American Manufacturing has officially endorsed the SECTORS Act, a bill to improve the development of specialized workforce training programs to meet the regional workforce needs of emerging and established industries. The bill would authorize grants for sector partnerships among institutions of higher education, industry, organized labor, and workforce boards aimed at creating customized solutions for specific industries at the regional level.

Mr Scott Paul executive director of AAM said that "AAM commends the House for passing the SECTORS Act, which is a key step in the advancement of a robust and comprehensive manufacturing strategy. Representatives Loebsack and Platts have crafted legislation that will enhance the ability of our manufacturing companies and their workers to compete both here at home and globally."

Senators Mr Sherrod Brown and Mr Olympia Snowe have sponsored the Senate companion bill.