Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5157
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-12T15:25:53Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act (H.R. 5157) aims to improve coordination in U.S. manufacturing policy by aligning the update schedule of the strategic plan for the Manufacturing USA Program with the update cycle of the broader National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing. This ensures that the program remains consistent with national priorities for advanced manufacturing.
Key Provisions
- Update Requirement: The bill mandates that the strategic plan guiding the Manufacturing USA Program must be updated at least once every 4 years.
- Alignment with National Strategy: The updates are timed to match the planning cycle of the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing, as required under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (which updates that strategy every 4 years).
- Conforming Changes: References to the original update process in related sections of the law are adjusted to incorporate the new alignment and frequency.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends Section 34(i)(2) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(i)):
- Removes the prior requirement for updates to the strategic plan "not less frequently than once every 3 years."
- Inserts a new provision requiring updates every 4 years to synchronize with the national strategy's cycle.
- Redesignates existing subparagraphs for clarity.
- Makes minor adjustments to Sections 34(i)(3) and 34(i)(4) to reflect the new update requirements, ensuring consistency in how the plan and its updates are referenced and implemented.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which oversees the Manufacturing USA Program, will experience streamlined planning, reducing potential misalignment and administrative overlap with other federal manufacturing initiatives. This could lead to more efficient resource allocation.
- On Citizens and Industry: U.S. manufacturers, researchers, and workers in advanced manufacturing sectors may benefit from policies that better reflect evolving national priorities, potentially fostering innovation and competitiveness without direct costs to individuals.
- On International Relations: Indirectly supports U.S. global competitiveness in manufacturing by ensuring domestic programs stay current, which could strengthen the country's position in international trade and technology partnerships.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Agencies: Primarily NIST and the Department of Commerce (which houses NIST), along with agencies involved in the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy).
- Industry and Research Entities: The 16 Manufacturing USA institutes (public-private partnerships focused on advanced manufacturing technologies) and participating companies, universities, and workforce development organizations.
- Broader Manufacturing Sector: U.S. businesses, especially in high-tech areas like robotics, materials, and biomanufacturing, that rely on federal support for innovation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: The changes are technical and procedural, amending an existing statute without introducing new authorities or funding; they promote better execution of current law by reducing timing discrepancies.
- Constitutional: No significant issues, as the bill operates within Congress's enumerated powers to regulate commerce and promote science and useful arts (Article I, Section 8).
- Political: Represents a bipartisan effort (introduced by Reps. Rivas and Rouzer) to enhance efficiency in manufacturing policy, potentially appealing to pro-innovation lawmakers; it avoids controversy by focusing on alignment rather than substantive policy shifts.
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Sponsor
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Recent Actions
- 2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2025-09-04: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act — issued 2025-09-04 — PDF (3 pages)