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National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act

USA119th CongressS-433| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, to be formed within 180 days of enactment. Its core mission is to foster regular communication between the Federal Government and the U.S. manufacturing sector, including its workforce. The Council will advise the Secretary of Commerce on policies and programs impacting manufacturing and propose solutions to challenges such as workforce development, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory hurdles. The Advisory Council's duties include identifying the impact of technological developments, critical production capacity, and skill availability on U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. It will solicit input from public, private, and academic sectors on emerging trends and provide recommendations for increased federal attention. A significant focus is placed on workforce matters, including worker participation in new technologies, training priorities, and expanding access to manufacturing jobs and career advancement for low-income individuals and new entrants in both urban and rural areas. The Council is required to produce an annual national strategic plan for manufacturing in the United States, offering recommendations to the Secretary and Congress on how to maintain the nation's preeminence in manufacturing investment. Comprising up to 30 members from private industry, academia, and labor, appointed for 3-year terms, the Council will assume the functions of the existing United States Manufacturing Council. The Council is set to terminate five years after its initial meeting, and no additional funds are authorized for its operation.

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Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-27.
Jun 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4339: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4340-4341)
Jul 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Jul 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 2, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-27.


  • June 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4339: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4340-4341)


  • July 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • July 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Commerce

Advisory bodiesEconomic developmentIndustrial policy and productivityManufacturingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperation

National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act

USA119th CongressS-433| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
This bill mandates the establishment of the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, to be formed within 180 days of enactment. Its core mission is to foster regular communication between the Federal Government and the U.S. manufacturing sector, including its workforce. The Council will advise the Secretary of Commerce on policies and programs impacting manufacturing and propose solutions to challenges such as workforce development, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory hurdles. The Advisory Council's duties include identifying the impact of technological developments, critical production capacity, and skill availability on U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. It will solicit input from public, private, and academic sectors on emerging trends and provide recommendations for increased federal attention. A significant focus is placed on workforce matters, including worker participation in new technologies, training priorities, and expanding access to manufacturing jobs and career advancement for low-income individuals and new entrants in both urban and rural areas. The Council is required to produce an annual national strategic plan for manufacturing in the United States, offering recommendations to the Secretary and Congress on how to maintain the nation's preeminence in manufacturing investment. Comprising up to 30 members from private industry, academia, and labor, appointed for 3-year terms, the Council will assume the functions of the existing United States Manufacturing Council. The Council is set to terminate five years after its initial meeting, and no additional funds are authorized for its operation.

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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-27.
Jun 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4339: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4340-4341)
Jul 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Jul 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 2, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-27.


  • June 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • July 14, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4339: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4340-4341)


  • July 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • July 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesEconomic developmentIndustrial policy and productivityManufacturingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperation