Bill Summary
The "Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act" is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. The Act mandates the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive assessment of relevant offices and bureaus within the Department of Commerce.
Key provisions of the Act include:
1. **Report Production**: The Secretary must produce a report within one year of enactment that identifies the roles and programs of Commerce offices involved in critical supply chains and manufacturing innovation. This includes assessing their effectiveness and identifying any duplicative functions.
2. **Identification of Gaps**: The report will highlight gaps in responsibilities and expertise across different offices, aiming to streamline operations and improve coordination both within the Department and with other federal agencies.
3. **Recommendations**: The Secretary is required to provide recommendations for improving the operations and impact of the identified offices, which may include legislative suggestions.
4. **Collaboration with Experts**: The Secretary will collaborate with the National Academy of Public Administration to ensure the report is thorough and well-informed.
The ultimate goal of the Act is to bolster U.S. manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience in critical sectors such as defense, healthcare, energy, and agriculture, thereby supporting economic stability and innovation.
Possible Impacts
The "Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act" could affect people in several ways, including:
1. **Job Creation and Workforce Development**:
The Act aims to improve manufacturing and industrial innovation by providing assistance and resources to manufacturers and manufacturing workers. As a result, this may lead to job creation in the manufacturing sector, benefitting individuals seeking employment in these fields. Enhanced training programs and resources may also help current workers develop new skills, making them more competitive in a changing job market.
2. **Improved Supply Chain Resilience**:
By focusing on critical supply chain resilience, the legislation seeks to mitigate vulnerabilities that could disrupt the availability of goods. This could positively affect consumers by ensuring more reliable access to essential products, such as medical supplies and technology. Enhanced supply chain stability may also help businesses maintain operations without significant delays, ultimately benefiting the economy and consumers.
3. **Enhanced Economic Stability and Growth**:
The report to be produced under the Act aims to identify gaps and inefficiencies within the Department of Commerce that could hinder manufacturing and supply chain operations. By implementing the recommendations from this report, the U.S. manufacturing sector may become more efficient and competitive on a global scale. A stronger manufacturing base can lead to overall economic growth, which impacts people's standard of living, job opportunities, and economic security.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 99 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 99
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides
recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of
Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and
manufacturing and industrial innovation, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Support for American
Manufacturing Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives.
(2) Covered offices and bureaus.--The term ``covered
offices and bureaus'' means offices and bureaus of the
Department of Commerce identified under section 3(a)(1).
(3) Critical supply chain.--The term ``critical supply
chain'' means an end-to-end system that converts raw materials
into finished products in critical sectors, including in--
(A) the defense industrial base;
(B) the public health and biological preparedness
industrial base;
(C) the information and communications technology
industrial base;
(D) the energy sector industrial base;
(E) the transportation industrial base; and
(F) agricultural supply chains.
(4) Critical supply chain resilience.--The term ``critical
supply chain resilience'' means mitigating gaps and
vulnerabilities in critical supply chains, including by--
(A) reducing risk of malicious sabotage or external
or internal manipulation; and
(B) improving the ability to withstand supply chain
interruptions such as logistical challenges and
workforce, materials, equipment, or product shortages.
(5) Manufacturing and industrial innovation.--The term
``manufacturing and industrial innovation'' means--
(A) providing assistance, resources, or services to
manufacturers or manufacturing workers in the United
States;
(B) offering expertise, improvements, research, and
development or other assistance in technological
innovations or advanced manufacturing in partnership
with or for use by manufacturers in the United States;
or
(C) developing policy that substantially impacts
the manufacturing sector in the United States.
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Commerce.
SEC. 3. STUDY RELATING TO MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE.
(a) Assessment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall produce a report that--
(1) identifies offices and bureaus of the Department of
Commerce with responsibilities related to--
(A) critical supply chain resilience; and
(B) manufacturing and industrial innovation;
(2) identifies the duties, responsibilities, programs, and
expertise relevant to critical supply chain resilience and
manufacturing and industrial innovation of each covered office
and bureau;
(3) identifies and assesses the purpose, statutory
authority, effectiveness, efficiency, and limitations of each
covered office and bureau;
(4) identifies gaps between offices with duplicative
duties, responsibilities, programs, and expertise within the
Department of Commerce that are implementing activities related
to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and
industrial innovation; and
(5) provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness,
efficiency, and impact of each covered office and bureau,
including recommendations to--
(A) optimize operations within or across covered
offices and bureaus;
(B) improve coordination across covered offices and
bureaus; and
(C) improve coordination with Federal agencies
implementing similar activities related to critical
supply chain resilience and manufacturing and
industrial innovation.
(b) National Academy of Public Administration.--The Secretary shall
contract with the National Academy of Public Administration in
producing the report under subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Secretary produces the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress--
(1) the report produced under subsection (a);
(2) recommendations for potential legislative action
addressing recommendations in the report produced under
subsection (a); and
(3) a response from the Secretary to the recommendations
included in the report produced under subsection (a).
Passed the Senate October 23, 2025.
Attest:
Secretary.
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 99
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides
recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of
Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and
manufacturing and industrial innovation, and for other purposes.