National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act
Sponsored By: Senator Gary Peters
Passed Senate
Summary
Would establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council inside the Department of Commerce to strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. It would serve as a regular forum between the federal government and the manufacturing sector and produce an annual national strategic plan on workforce, supply chains, and technology.
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- Manufacturers and workers: Would provide a direct channel for industry and labor to raise workforce needs, skills gaps, and technology impacts. The Council would have up to 30 members and meet at least every 180 days to advise on training, apprenticeships, and employee engagement.
- Education and local workforce systems: Would connect manufacturers with community and technical colleges, higher education, State and local workforce boards, labor organizations, and nonprofit training providers to expand job placement, apprenticeships, and online learning for new and incumbent workers.
- Federal coordination and governance: The Secretary of Commerce would establish the Council within 180 days after enactment in consultation with key agencies and the U.S. Trade Representative. It would absorb the functions of the existing U.S. Manufacturing Council and terminate five years after its first meeting.
*Would not authorize additional appropriations to carry out the Council and includes a five-year termination.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New national council on manufacturing jobs
If enacted, the Commerce Department would set up a National Manufacturing Advisory Council within 180 days. It would take over the current U.S. Manufacturing Council. Up to 30 members from industry, labor, and schools would serve 3-year terms. The Council would meet at least every 180 days. Within 180 days after its first meeting, and each year after, it would send a national plan and activity report to the Commerce Secretary and Congress. It would focus on worker training, apprenticeships, supply chains, and new technology. An existing Commerce advisory group could be modified to serve instead. The Council would end on September 30 of the fifth year after the year of its first meeting.
No new money for council
This bill would not authorize new money to run the Advisory Council. The Council would need to rely on existing funds or future separate funding. That could limit its work and speed. It would not change your taxes or benefits.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gary Peters
MI • D
Cosponsors
Marsha Blackburn
TN • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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