National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act

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.

Bill 118 s 1153, also known as the National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Manufacturing Advisory Council that will provide advice and recommendations to the President and Congress on matters related to the manufacturing industry in the United States.

The Council will be composed of representatives from various sectors of the manufacturing industry, including small and large businesses, labor organizations, and academic institutions. The members of the Council will be appointed by the President and will serve for a term of two years.

The main responsibilities of the Council will include advising the President and Congress on policies and initiatives that can help promote the growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in the US. This will include recommendations on workforce development, trade policies, regulatory issues, and other factors that impact the manufacturing sector. Overall, the National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act aims to provide a platform for stakeholders in the manufacturing industry to come together and collaborate on strategies to strengthen and support this vital sector of the US economy.