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Defending American Jobs and Investment Act

January 21, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

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Signed

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jan 21, 2025

Lead sponsor

Jason Smith

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill is currently in the early legislative stage, meaning no specific policy changes, tax adjustments, or regulatory requirements are yet in effect for residents or businesses.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Committee on Ways and Means

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This is a federal bill introduced in the House of Representatives that has been on Ways and Means and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for initial review. The document currently serves as a procedural record of the bill's introduction and committee assignment.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill is currently in the early legislative stage, meaning no specific policy changes, tax adjustments, or regulatory requirements are yet in effect for residents or businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The text provided only outlines the bill's title and its referral to congressional committees; the specific policy provisions have not yet been made public in this document.

Has this bill become law?

No, the bill is in the initial referral stage and has not been voted on or passed by Congress.

News Coverage

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Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of Commerce“Required to consider foreign tax policies when negotiating trade agreements.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“Secondary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Primary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

personPresident of the United States“Authorized to prohibit federal procurement from affected foreign entities.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Responsible for identifying discriminatory taxes and enforcing penalties.”Map →

organizationUnited States Trade Representative“Required to consider foreign tax policies when negotiating trade agreements.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 591“The Defending American Jobs and Investment Act.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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