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Introduced
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
In Committee
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on manufacturing in the United States, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of manufacturing on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) outreach to manufacturers to review internet-connected devices and solutions used in the manufacturing industry and their impact on the manufacturing process, (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over industry sectors that rely on manufacturing and internet-connected devices and solutions used in manufacturing, and (3) surveying the marketplace and supply chain of internet-connected devices used in manufacturing to assess and identify risks and trends in such marketplace and supply chain. Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the use of internet-connected devices and solutions in manufacturing.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct a study on the impact of manufacturing on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. The study will involve outreach to manufacturers to review internet-connected devices and solutions used in the manufacturing industry, establishing a list of federal agencies with jurisdiction over manufacturing sectors, and surveying the marketplace and supply chain of internet-connected devices used in manufacturing to assess risks and trends. The Commerce Department must report to Congress the results of the study and any recommendations to promote the use of internet-connected devices and solutions in manufacturing, address any duplicative federal regulations, and develop strategies to mitigate risks to the manufacturing supply chain.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6939/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6939/BILLS-116hr6939ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6939/BILLS-116hr6939ih.pdf.pdf |
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