Fitzpatrick introduces bill to establish standardized “Made in America” product labeling

A voluntary labeling program that helps consumers buy products that were manufactured in the United States would be established under legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

The Made in America Act of 2017, H.R. 3850, would establish a standardized labeling program that aims to encourage companies to invest in domestic production and to make it easy for consumers to support American jobs.

“American manufacturing means American jobs,” Fitzpatrick said. “People in my community understand that when they buy American they’re not only buying quality products, they’re helping American businesses — and American workers — in their neighborhoods and across the country.”

The Made in America Act, which Fitzpatrick introduced with U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), would establish an “America Star Program” that mirrors proven U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Organic and Energy Star programs. The Federal Trade Commission would be tasked with developing guidelines and overseeing the program.

“The Made in America Act would connect American consumers to American manufacturers like never before by creating a definitive, standardized definition of American-made goods,” Fitzpatrick said.

Rob Wonderling, president & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, said, “It is vital that we champion initiatives, such as Congressman Fitzpatrick’s Made in America Act of 2017, that drive continued growth and investment in manufacturing while also strengthening our exporters’ competitive advantage.”