This bill mandates that the Secretary of Commerce produce a comprehensive report, in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration, within one year of enactment. This report is designed to evaluate the Department of Commerce's existing programs and offices that focus on critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation . The primary objective is to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of these vital initiatives. The assessment will specifically identify relevant Commerce offices and bureaus, detailing their responsibilities, programs, and expertise in these areas. It will also analyze their purpose, statutory authority, and current limitations, while pinpointing any duplicative efforts or gaps within the Department. Ultimately, the report must provide actionable recommendations to optimize operations, improve internal coordination, and enhance collaboration with other federal agencies involved in similar activities. Following the report's completion, the Secretary must submit it to Congress, along with recommendations for potential legislative action and the Secretary's official response to the findings.
Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-9.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7734; text: CR S7734-7735)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
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Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
USA119th CongressS-99| Senate
| Updated: 10/24/2025
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Commerce produce a comprehensive report, in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration, within one year of enactment. This report is designed to evaluate the Department of Commerce's existing programs and offices that focus on critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation . The primary objective is to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of these vital initiatives. The assessment will specifically identify relevant Commerce offices and bureaus, detailing their responsibilities, programs, and expertise in these areas. It will also analyze their purpose, statutory authority, and current limitations, while pinpointing any duplicative efforts or gaps within the Department. Ultimately, the report must provide actionable recommendations to optimize operations, improve internal coordination, and enhance collaboration with other federal agencies involved in similar activities. Following the report's completion, the Secretary must submit it to Congress, along with recommendations for potential legislative action and the Secretary's official response to the findings.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightIndustrial policy and productivityManufacturingProduct development and innovation