This bill changes when the Manufacturing USA Program must update its strategic plan. It amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the strategic plan be updated not less frequently than once every 4 years. The update schedule must align with the planning cycle for updates to the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing required under section 102(c)(4) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6622(c)(4)). The bill replaces an earlier 3-year update requirement with the 4-year cycle and adds the alignment language so the Program reflects national strategy priorities.
If you work with or follow Manufacturing USA centers or their strategic planning, the programs strategic plan will be updated at least every four years and timed to match updates to the national advanced manufacturing strategy.
No publicly available information on costs or new funding. The bill text does not include changes to appropriations or specific budget amounts.
The bill states the change is intended "to better ensure the Program reflects the priorities of the national strategy." Supporters view aligning planning cycles as a way to keep Manufacturing USA priorities consistent with the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing.
No publicly available information on opponents' views or objections in the bill text or provided metadata.