H.R. 1679: Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Government Accountability Office to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.
Among other elements, the review shall include an assessment of (1) the current economic impact of foreign direct investment in the United States, (2) trends in global cross-border investment and data flows, (3) federal government policies that facilitate foreign direct investment, and (4) the adequacy of federal government efforts to encourage and facilitate foreign direct investment in the United States.
Commerce must report the findings of such review and include recommendations for increasing the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Robin L. Kelly | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-06-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1679 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1679?
H.R. 1679 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1679 are available on congress.gov.
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