Bill > S2318

This bill amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to modify the update requirements for the Manufacturing USA Program's strategic plan. Specifically, the bill changes the frequency of strategic plan updates from every 3 years to every 4 years, ensuring that these updates align with the planning cycle for the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing. The goal is to better synchronize the Manufacturing USA Program's priorities with the broader national manufacturing strategy. The bill requires that the strategic plan be updated at least once every 4 years to match the update cycle of the national strategy, which is outlined in the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. This alignment will help ensure that the Manufacturing USA Program remains current and responsive to evolving national manufacturing priorities and goals. The bill also makes some technical conforming amendments to the existing law to reflect these changes in update timing and planning.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2318/all-info