ICYMI: Congresswoman Torres & Congressman Fleischmann Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize October 6, 2023 as Manufacturing Day
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to recognize the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day. The day – which falls on October 6th this year – recognizes the importance of manufacturing to the United States and regions like the Inland Empire. According to recent data, manufacturers contribute $2.79 trillion to the U.S. economy and employ nearly 13 million people across the country. The bipartisan resolution is also co-sponsored by Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06).
“I’m proud to represent almost 35,000 hardworking Americans who are employed by manufacturers in California’s 35th Congressional District, and the goods we produce in the Inland Empire are used across the globe,” said Congresswoman Torres. “Manufacturing is critical to the economic prosperity of our community, state, and the rest of the United States. By recognizing Manufacturing Day, Congress can show its commitment to ensuring manufacturers will drive our economy forward for decades to come.”
“Manufacturing is a crucial part of our economy that creates good-paying jobs, increases economic growth, and allows workers to learn and develop new skills. We should set aside a day to highlight America’s manufacturing sector and the hardworking men and women who work every day in domestic manufacturing,” said Congressman Fleischmann. “I’m proud to join my colleagues to introduce this bipartisan resolution and vow to continue to work in Congress to strengthen and support American manufacturing.”
"Manufacturing affects every American, every moment of every day - from the clothes we wear to the food we eat, from the machines we use at work to the transportation we use to get there. On behalf of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition we thank Congresswoman Torres for introducing this resolution that recognizes Manufacturing Day and the hundreds of thousands of American workers who make the critical products we rely on every day,” said Carrie Hines, President, American Small Manufacturers Coalition.
“We support Congresswoman Torres’ resolution designating the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day. At California Steel Industries, we are proud to be producing flat-rolled steel products in the 35th Congressional District and partnering with Chaffey College to host the InTech Center which provides training for the manufacturing workforce. Manufacturing Day recognizes this vital sector of the American economy at a time when we are seeing record investment and reshoring of key industries,” said Zach Moon, Vice President and General Manager of California Steel Industries.
“Howmet Aerospace is proud of our seamless rolled rings manufacturing operations in California’s 35th District which enable quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient aircraft, support our national security, and power NASA missions back to the moon and beyond. Manufacturers in the Inland Empire region play a critical role in the country’s economy, creating and maintaining high-quality jobs, providing skills training and advancement opportunities for their employees, and contributing to communities where they operate,” said Stuart Rowbottom, Rings West Coast Plant Manager, Howmet Aerospace.
To highlight local manufacturing in California’s 35th Congressional District, Congresswoman Torres holds an annual “Made in the 35th” manufacturing tour to spotlight how local manufacturers create good-paying jobs and strengthen the Inland Empire’s economy. Last Congress, Representatives Torres & Fleischmann also secured the inclusion of their bicameral, bipartisan National MEP Supply Chain Database Act in the CHIPS and Science Act to help manufacturers prepare for future supply chain challenges. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which oversees all federal funding – the Congresswoman has increased funding for apprenticeship grants and Career and Technical Education State Grants to support small manufacturers and expand pathways to job training programs for workers.