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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to enhance the resilience of critical supply chains in the United States by creating a new Supply Chain Resilience Working Group within the Department of Commerce. The working group, led by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, will be responsible for mapping and analyzing critical supply chains, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with potential supply chain disruptions. Key activities include assessing the manufacturing base, evaluating domestic and allied manufacturing capabilities, identifying potential supply chain shocks, and developing contingency plans to respond to disruptions in critical industries and emerging technologies. The bill requires the creation of a national strategy that will help the United States reduce dependence on potentially risky foreign sources, encourage domestic manufacturing, and strengthen supply chains for critical goods and technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The working group will include representatives from multiple federal agencies and will be required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing supply chain resilience efforts. The act is designed to be in effect for 10 years and does not authorize additional funding for its implementation. Importantly, the bill includes strong protections for voluntarily shared critical supply chain information, ensuring that businesses can provide insights without risking disclosure of sensitive business details.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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