This bill asks the Department of Commerce to hire an independent research organization called the National Academy of Public Administration to take a close look at how well the Commerce Department is doing its job when it comes to manufacturing and supply chains. Specifically, they need to examine all the different offices and departments within Commerce that deal with things like making sure America has reliable access to critical materials and products, and supporting manufacturing innovation. The research team will evaluate whether each office is doing what it's supposed to do, whether it's doing it efficiently, and what problems or limitations it's running into. After their study, they'll provide recommendations on how to make these offices work better and have more impact. Essentially, this is a fact-finding mission to help the government understand if its manufacturing and supply chain efforts are organized and operating effectively, and what could be improved.

Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act

Peters, Gary C.

Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing ActThis bill requires the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study and report on the offices and bureaus of the department that are relevant to critical supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation.The report must evaluate the purpose, statutory authority, effectiveness, efficiency, and limitations of each such office and bureau and provide recommendations to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.