The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on November 20, 2025, titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing,” to examine how small manufacturers are driving jobs and growth.
Who testified
According to the committee’s hearing memo, the witnesses were Charles Crain of the National Association of Manufacturers, Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative, Kurt Voss of the AmeriLux Family of Companies and Shirley Modlin of 3D Design and Manufacturing.
Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) said in his opening statement that small manufacturers make up nearly three-quarters of the industry. He pointed to his bill H.R. 3174, the “Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act,” which aims to expand access to capital for small manufacturers. He also said regulations cost small manufacturers nearly $50,000 per employee, about twice as much as large manufacturers.
“The future of Main Street America is Made in the USA.”
Chairman Roger Williams
Key exchanges
Moser said the strongest case for reshoring is defense: the ability to produce what the country needs at home. Voss said foreign suppliers his company still buys from absorbed tariff costs rather than passing them on. Crain highlighted the restored immediate expensing of research and development costs.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Congress is increasingly using “Made in USA” as a policy theme. Small manufacturers that sell on USA origin face high marketing costs and competition from importers. Access to capital and skilled workers determines whether they can grow enough to meet the demand that polls keep showing.
FAQ
When was the hearing?
November 20, 2025, before the House Committee on Small Business.
Who testified?
Charles Crain (NAM), Harry Moser (Reshoring Initiative), Kurt Voss (AmeriLux) and Shirley Modlin (3D Design and Manufacturing).
What bill did the chairman highlight?
H.R. 3174, which would expand access to capital for small manufacturers.
Source & credit
Source: House Committee on Small Business, November 20, 2025: hearing summary, Chairman Williams opening statement and hearing memo