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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 30, 2023
National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act
This bill establishes the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce to support the U.S. manufacturing sector.
The council must advise Commerce about global and domestic manufacturing trends and threats to the manufacturing sector in the United States, including on matters such as supply chain interruptions, logistical challenges, and technological changes affecting the manufacturing base. The council also must provide recommendations to Commerce about worker participation, training and education, and the development of new technologies within the U.S. manufacturing sector.
The council must annually submit to Congress a national strategic plan for manufacturing in the United States.
The council must terminate on September 30 of the fifth year after the council holds its first meeting.
People & committees
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D–MI
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6694-6695)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6694-6695)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6692-6695)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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