Finally, the bill also expressed the "sense of Congress" – non-binding statement of opinion - about the current situation of foreign direct investment in the United States and some related American goals.

2052 would direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with other relevant agencies, to review the competitiveness of the United States in attracting investment by foreign businesses.

[4] Within one year of enactment of the bill, the Secretary would be required to report to the Congress the results of the review as well as recommendations for increasing the United States’ ability to attract foreign investment.

2052 would cost about $1 million over the 2014-2018 period for staff and administrative activities involved in conducting the review and preparing the report.

[5] Representative Lee Terry was in favor of the bill because he believed it would help increase global competitiveness and economic success.