Bill > HR1721

This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on manufacturing critical infrastructure products within the United States. Specifically, the study will identify high-demand products currently imported due to manufacturing or supply chain constraints, and analyze the potential economic and workforce impacts of producing these products domestically. The Secretary must examine the feasibility of manufacturing these products in rural areas, industrial parks, or industrial parks located in rural areas, considering factors such as job creation, employment rates, labor conditions, and product costs. Within a specified timeframe after the bill's enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings and recommendations, which must also be made publicly available on the Department of Commerce website. The bill references the 16 critical infrastructure sectors defined in Presidential Policy Directive 21, which include areas like energy, communications, transportation, and healthcare. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the Secretary cannot compel businesses to provide information for the study, making participation voluntary.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1721/all-info