FABRIC Act

(a) Definitions. In this section:

(1) Eligible entity. The term eligible entity means an entity that is—

(A) a garment manufacturer that is incorporated in and performs garment manufacturing within the United States; or

(B) a nonprofit organization that provides workforce development opportunities with respect to the garment industry.

(2) Garment industry; garment manufacturer; garment manufacturing. The terms garment industry, garment manufacturer, and garment manufacturing have the meanings given such terms in section 8(f) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 208(f)).

(3) Secretary. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Undersecretary of the Garment Industry appointed under section 4(b).

(b) In general. From amounts made available under subsections (f)(2) and (h), the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to support garment manufacturing in the United States.

(c) Application. An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—

(1) a description of the project that the eligible entity proposes to carry out using such grant; and

(2) an implementation plan of such project that reflects the expected participation of, and partnership with, applicable labor organizations and relevant community stakeholders.

(d) Award

(1) Selection. In awarding grants under this section to eligible entities, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities—

(A) with a workforce that is covered by a collective bargaining agreement;

(B) that are certified by a State in which such eligible entity operates as a minority-owned business, women-owned business, or veteran-owned business; or

(C) that have operated as a garment manufacturer within the United States for more than 5 years.

(2) Amount. The amount of a grant awarded under this section may not be more than $5,000,000.

(e) Use of funds. An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to support—

(1) investments in training and workforce development for employees within the garment industry;

(2) the acquisition of relevant tools and equipment for garment manufacturing in the United States;

(3) the acquisition of, and capital improvements to, facilities for garment manufacturing in the United States and to promote the health and safety of employees in such facilities; or

(4) efforts to assist in educating employees about rights under this Act and other relevant Federal, State, or local laws.

(f) Return of funds

(1) In general. An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall return any unused amount of such grant (in part or in full, as required by the Secretary) if the Secretary determines the eligible entity violated any provision of this Act, including any amendment made by this Act.

(2) Use of returned funds. Amounts returned under paragraph (1) shall be made available for grant awards under subsection (b).

(g) Report. Not later than 6 months after the date on which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that includes an account of the use of grant funds awarded under this section.

(h) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out this section.