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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Study on Department of Commerce Manufacturing Programs
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Peters and Senator Blackburn have introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Commerce to study its own manufacturing and supply chain programs. The study aims to identify gaps, reduce duplication, and improve the efficiency of federal support for American manufacturing.
This amendment would require the Department of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive audit of its manufacturing and supply chain programs within one year, potentially leading to future legislative changes in how federal resources are allocated to industrial sectors.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Commerce
The agency is required to conduct a comprehensive audit of its internal programs and contract with an external entity.
National Academy of Public Administration
The organization is mandated to be contracted by the Secretary of Commerce to assist in the study.
U.S. Manufacturers
The study focuses on programs that provide assistance, research, and policy support to manufacturers in the United States.
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Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
The amendment explicitly links manufacturing innovation to 'critical supply chain resilience,' reflecting a broader policy trend of treating supply chain security as a matter of national defense.
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