Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110
§9554 Study and Report
Title 15 › CHAPTER 120 — MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER III — RURAL MINORITY BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM › § 9554
Summary
The Under Secretary must study how minority business enterprises can fill U.S. supply‑chain gaps—especially in advanced manufacturing and essential goods and services—with agency leaders and outside experts, and report findings and recommendations to the appropriate congressional committees by 1 year after November 15, 2021.
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Title 15, §9554
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(a)In general
The Under Secretary, in coordination with relevant leadership of the Agency and relevant individuals outside of the Department of Commerce, shall conduct a study that addresses the ways in which minority business enterprises can meet gaps in the supply chain of the United States, with a particular focus on the supply chain of advanced manufacturing and essential goods and services.
(b)Report
Not later than 1 year after November 15, 2021, the Under Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), which shall include recommendations regarding the ways in which minority business enterprises can meet gaps in the supply chain of the United States.
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15 U.S.C. § 9554
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110