Bill orders study of Commerce Department supply chain programs
Passed one chamberS. 99Latest action
Sponsor: Gary C. Peters · Senator · MI
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Official title: Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S 99 requires a one-year study of how Commerce handles supply chain and manufacturing programs, then a report to Congress.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to study how the department handles supply chain resilience and manufacturing innovation programs. Within one year, a report must identify relevant offices, their functions, effectiveness, and any overlapping efforts, produced with help from the National Academy of Public Administration. The Secretary then has 180 days to send the report to Congress with legislative suggestions and a formal response.
Who does it affect?
Department of Commerce officials must conduct the study and report; members of Congress on relevant committees receive the findings. Manufacturers and industries relying on supply chains like defense, healthcare, and energy could be indirectly affected later.
Why does it matter?
The study could lead to reorganization or new legislation affecting how Commerce manages supply chain and manufacturing programs, though no immediate changes to programs or regulations occur.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 15, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Oct 24, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.