Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
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Introduced:Jan 15, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary C. Peters
Senator
Democratic
MI
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Commerce
Summary
This bill requires Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study department offices relevant to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. The report must evaluate purpose, authority, effectiveness, and limitations of each office and provide improvement recommendations. The study aims to optimize federal support for domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
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AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study department offices relevant to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation. The report must evaluate purpose, authority, effectiveness, and limitations of each office and provide improvement recommendations. The study aims to optimize federal support for domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
Last updated: 1/4/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study and report on the offices and bureaus of the department that are relevant to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation.</p><p>The report must evaluate the purpose, statutory authority, effectiveness, efficiency, and limitations of each such office and bureau and provide recommendations to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Commerce study of manufacturing-related offices
National Academy of Public Administration contract
Evaluates supply chain resilience functions
Assesses manufacturing innovation support
Provides improvement recommendations
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
As the U.S. focuses on reshoring manufacturing and strengthening supply chains, this bill examines whether Commerce Department structures effectively support these goals. The independent evaluation could identify duplication, gaps, or organizational improvements. The study reflects recognition that government organization significantly affects policy implementation and industrial competitiveness.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Commerce
Related Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing
Product development and innovation
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
99, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-99
