What does Preamble of Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report. The report should provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of Department of Commerce programs. These programs relate to supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Appropriate committees of Congress” are defined as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. “Covered offices and bureaus” refers to offices and bureaus of the Department of Commerce identified under section 3(a)(1). A “critical supply chain” is described as an end-to-end system converting raw materials into finished products within specific sectors. These sectors include the defense industrial base, public health and biological preparedness industrial base, information and communications technology industrial base, energy sector industrial base, transportation industrial base, and agricultural supply chains. “Critical supply chain resilience” means mitigating vulnerabilities and gaps in critical supply chains, including addressing malicious sabotage and supply interruptions. “Manufacturing and industrial innovation” encompasses providing assistance to manufacturers, offering technological support, or developing impactful policies. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Commerce.

What does STUDY RELATING TO MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF of Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report assessing programs related to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation. The report must identify offices and bureaus within the Department of Commerce with relevant responsibilities, their duties, and programs. The assessment will evaluate the purpose, statutory authority, effectiveness, efficiency, and limitations of these offices and bureaus. The report will identify gaps and duplicative efforts among offices and provide recommendations for improvement. Recommendations include optimizing operations, improving coordination within the Department, and coordinating with other federal agencies. The Secretary must contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to produce the report. Within 180 days of producing the report, the Secretary must submit it, potential legislative recommendations, and a response to Congress.

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Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act

Last updated: 10/24/2025 · Introduced: 1/15/2025

Author: Gary Peters (D-MI)

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This bill mandates a report from the Secretary of Commerce evaluating Department of Commerce programs focused on critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation.
The report will identify areas for improvement within the Department, including operational optimization and coordination with other federal agencies.
To produce the report, the Secretary must contract with the National Academy of Public Administration and submit findings and recommendations to Congress within 180 days.

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