Proclamation of National Manufacturing Day 2024

Original title: National Manufacturing Day, 2024

Record date · October 3, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden issued a proclamation designating October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day. The document highlights administration investments in domestic manufacturing and reaffirms federal commitments to 'Buy American' procurement policies.

Why it matters

This document outlines the current administration's economic strategy regarding domestic production and federal procurement standards.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Manufacturing workers

The proclamation acknowledges their role in the economy and highlights federal efforts to provide training and job opportunities.

Directly affected

Federal contractors

They must comply with updated domestic content thresholds for federal procurement projects.

Key Facts

President Biden proclaimed October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day.
The administration reports over $910 billion in private sector investment in manufacturing and clean energy.
Domestic content thresholds for federal procurement were increased from 55 percent to 65 percent in 2024.
The document cites the creation of over 700,000 manufacturing jobs.