[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 113 (Thursday, July 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1467]
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  IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING STRATEGY ACT OF 2010 (H.R. 
4692), THE CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT ASSISTANCE 
ACT (H.R. 5156), THE END THE TRADE DEFICIT ACT (H.R. 1875), AND H. RES. 
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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of today's 
manufacturing legislation and strongly endorse the ``Make It In 
America'' agenda it represents. Given the erosion of our manufacturing 
base in an increasingly global economy, a deliberate and comprehensive 
``Make It In America'' strategy is long overdue.
  In that regard, the National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010 (H.R. 
4692) will kick start this effort by directing the President to 
establish a Manufacturing Strategy Task Force charged with thoroughly 
analyzing the nation's manufacturing sector and developing a 
comprehensive national manufacturing action plan by February 28, 2011--
and every four years thereafter. Standardizing this process will help 
drive economic growth, increase employment and promote American 
exports.
  As Co-Chair of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 
Caucus, I am especially pleased to support the Clean Energy Technology 
Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act (H.R. 5156). This legislation 
directs the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration 
to develop a National Clean Energy Technology Export Strategy aimed at 
increasing exports in our clean energy sector while promoting policies 
that reduce production costs and encourage innovation in the clean 
energy sector here at home. We can and must be a world leader in the 
21st century clean energy revolution.
  Finally, I urge a ``yes'' vote on today's End The Trade Deficit Act 
(H.R. 1875), which will establish an Emergency Trade Deficit Commission 
to examine the causes and potential solutions for reducing our current 
trade imbalance. Since growing trade deficits both reflect and 
exacerbate the erosion of our manufacturing base, this initiative--
along with Mr. Cardoza's resolution encouraging America's fruit, 
vegetable and commodity producers to display the American flag on the 
labels of products grown in the United States--are an important part of 
the Make It In America agenda.

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