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.
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Passed SenateReported by Mr. Cruz, without amendment
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Mr. Peters (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study all Commerce Department offices and programs related to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation, and produce recommendations to improve effectiveness and eliminate duplication.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. manufacturers may benefit from more effective and coordinated Commerce Department programs. Congress receives detailed information on Commerce programs and gaps.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Commerce must conduct the study and respond to recommendations. NAPA performs the contracted analysis.
Key Provisions
- Requires NAPA-contracted report within 1 year of enactment
- Must identify all Commerce offices with supply chain/manufacturing duties
- Must assess effectiveness and identify gaps/duplication
- Recommendations due 180 days after study completion
- Covers critical supply chains: defense, health, ICT, energy, transportation, agriculture
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires Secretary of Commerce to produce a report (contracted to National Academy of Public Administration) identifying and recommending improvements to Commerce Department programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use independent review to identify program improvements and consolidation opportunities"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An end-to-end system that converts raw materials into finished products in critical sectors including defense, public health, ICT, energy, transportation, and agriculture
Mitigating gaps and vulnerabilities in critical supply chains, including reducing sabotage risk and improving ability to withstand interruptions
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