[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 729 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 729

Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to American 
            manufacturing and jobs, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 13, 2012

 Mr. Israel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
  the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, 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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to American 
            manufacturing and jobs, and for other purposes.

Whereas it is both shocking and deeply disappointing to learn that this year's 
        U.S. Olympic uniforms were manufactured overseas in China;
Whereas Americans have enormous pride in all of our Olympic athletes competing 
        in the Summer Games;
Whereas Americans will be supporting our Olympians in London, U.S. Olympic 
        athletes should display the same pride in American workers with uniforms 
        made in the U.S.A. when competing on the world stage;
Whereas the U.S. Olympic Committee's mission statement is ``To support U.S. 
        Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive 
        excellence and to preserve the Olympic Ideals, thereby inspiring all 
        Americans.'';
Whereas there is no compelling reason why all Olympic uniforms cannot be made 
        here on U.S. soil at the same price and at better quality;
Whereas it has been reported by economists that if every American spent an extra 
        $3.33 on U.S.-made goods every year, it would create nearly 10,000 new 
        jobs in this country; and
Whereas manufacturing Olympic uniforms in the U.S. would generate $1 billion for 
        our economy here at home: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses disapproval of the fact that our U.S. Olympic 
        uniforms were made overseas;
            (2) fully supports U.S. manufacturers and their ability to 
        compete in the global marketplace in both price and quality; 
        and
            (3) urges the U.S. Olympic Committee to pledge to use 
        American designers and manufacturers for Olympic uniforms in 
        the future.
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