[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        MADE IN AMERICA SHOWCASE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the importance of American manufacturing and to highlight 
Pennsylvania's contributions.
  This week, the White House hosted its annual Made in America 
showcase, displaying products from all 50 States. Businesses of all 
sizes were invited to participate in the event to highlight the 
strength, creativity, and ingenuity of American manufacturers. I am 
pleased that Pennsylvania's 15th District represented the Commonwealth 
for 2 years in a row.
  In 2018, BWP Bats, a baseball bat company from Brookville, traveled 
to the White House to share their products with attendees. This year, 
Zippo lighters, which are manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania, 
McKean County, represented the Keystone State.
  Businesses involved in manufacturing are vital to Pennsylvania's 
economy. Advanced manufacturing ranks among the Commonwealth's top five 
industries, and nearly 1 in 10 people across the Commonwealth work for 
a manufacturer.
  A strong manufacturing sector helps America stay competitive, and 
supporting legislation that strengthens the industry bolsters our 
Nation's potential for a prosperous future by keeping good-paying, 
family-staying jobs right here at home.

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