,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #gae ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #g1 #bjai,mrs4 ,shaheen 7for herself and ,mr4 ,alexander7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the ,secretary of ,energy1 in coordination with the ,national ,academies and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,smart ,manufacturing ,leadership ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the industrial sector-- 7,a7 represents approximately #bj percent of the economy of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 provides approximately #ac percent of employment in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 accounts for more than #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj ,btus of energy1 a quantity that is equal to almost #a_/c of the energy consumption of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 smart manufacturing is set to transform the manufacturing sector and the use by the manufacturing sector of energy1 water1 raw materials1 and labor over the #aj years following the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 the transformation described in paragraph 7#b7 will result in savings in electricity1 natural gas1 transportation fuels1 chemical feedstocks1 and many other fuels2 7#d7 the interconnection of the many components of manufacturing within a manufacturing plant with other business functions within a company and across companies within a supply chain will enable new production efficiencies2 7#e7 the improvements in automation described in paragraph 7#d7 are estimated to produce between #e1jjj1jjj1jjj and #be1jjj1jjj1jjj in energy savings per year across the manufacturing sector for electricity alone by #bjce2 7#f7 smart manufacturing technologies are estimated to add between #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj and #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj to the global gross domestic product over #bj years following the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#g7 market barriers exist to the widespread adoption of smart manufacturing practices by all sizes of firms and to the investment in smart manufacturing technologies1 including lack of-- 7,a7 common communication protocols between smart manufacturing devices1 which prevents interoperability1 reduces system efficiencies1 and stifles innovation2 7,b7 common standards for storing and sharing information relating to energy consumption and energy savings2 7,c7 an open-access smart manufacturing platform that enables the networking of business and automation systems of multiple vendors2 and 7,d7 common cybersecurity protocols and standards2 7#h7 addressing the barriers described in paragraph 7#g7 is in the interest of the ,united ,states2 7#i7 in response to the barriers described in paragraph 7#g71 the ,secretary of ,energy is working with the private sector to reduce the market barriers through the development of voluntary protocols and standards2 7#aj7 there exist many technologies of which many domestic manufacturers are unaware that could-- 7,a7 improve the competitiveness of the domestic manufacturers2 and 7,b7 reduce the environmental impacts of the domestic manufacturers2 7#aa7 ,federal agency action can facilitate greater economic growth through outreach and engagement in the smart manufacturing technology area2 and 7#ab7 the ,united ,states would benefit from a concerted and focused effort to advance the adoption of smart manufacturing throughout the manufacturing sector of the ,united ,states4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,energy management system ,the term energy management system means a business management process based on standards of the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute that enables an organization to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance1 including energy efficiency1 security1 use1 and consumption4 7#b7 ,industrial assessment center ,the term industrial assessment center means a center located at an institution of higher education that-- 7,a7 receives funding from the ,department of ,energy2 7,b7 provides an in-depth assessment of small- and medium-size manufacturer plant sites to evaluate the facilities1 services1 and manufacturing operations of the plant site2 and 7,c7 identifies opportunities for potential savings for small- and medium-size manufacturer plant sites from energy efficiency improvements1 waste minimization1 pollution prevention1 and productivity improvement4 7#c7 ,information and communication technology ,the term information and communication technology means any electronic system or equipment 7including the content contained in the system or equipment7 used to create1 convert1 communicate1 or duplicate data or information1 including computer hardware1 firmware1 software1 communication protocols1 networks1 and data interfaces4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system ,the term ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system means the standard used by ,federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting1 analyzing1 and publishing statistical data relating to the business economy of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#h7 ,small and medium manufacturers ,the term small and medium manufacturers means manufacturing firms-- 7,a7 classified in the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system as any of sectors #ca through #cc2 7,b7 with gross annual sales of less than #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 with fewer than #ejj employees at the plant site2 and 7,d7 with annual energy bills totaling more than #ajj1jjj and less than #b1ejj1jjj4 7#i7 ,smart manufacturing ,the term smart manufacturing means advanced technologies in information1 automation1 monitoring1 computation1 sensing1 modeling1 and networking that-- 7,a7 digitally-- 7i7 simulate manufacturing production lines2 7ii7 operate computer-controlled manufacturing equipment2 7iii7 monitor and communicate production line status2 and 7iv7 manage and optimize energy productivity and cost throughout production2 7,b7 model1 simulate1 and optimize the energy efficiency of a factory building2 7,c7 monitor and optimize building energy performance2 7,d7 model1 simulate1 and optimize the design of energy efficient and sustainable products1 including the use of digital prototyping and additive manufacturing to enhance product design2 7,e7 connect manufactured products in networks to monitor and optimize the performance of the networks1 including automated network operations2 and 7,f7 digitally connect the supply chain network4 #d4 ,development of national smart manufacturing plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,academies1 shall develop and complete a national plan for smart manufacturing technology development and deployment to improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,content 7#a7 ,in general ,the plan developed under subsection 7a7 shall identify areas in which agency actions by the ,secretary and other heads of relevant ,federal agencies would-- 7,a7 facilitate quicker development1 deployment1 and adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and processes2 7,b7 result in greater energy efficiency and lower environmental impacts for all ,american manufacturers2 and 7,c7 enhance competitiveness and strengthen the manufacturing sectors of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,agency actions identified under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of previous and current actions of the ,department of ,energy relating to smart manufacturing2 7,b7 the establishment of voluntary interconnection protocols and performance standards2 7,c7 the use of smart manufacturing to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in supply chains across multiple companies2 7,d7 actions to increase cybersecurity in smart manufacturing infrastructure2 7,e7 deployment of existing research results2 and 7,f7 the leveraging of existing high-performance computing infrastructure4 7c7 ,biennial revisions ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary completes the plan under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall revise the plan to account for advancements in information and communication technology and manufacturing needs4 7d7 ,report ,annually until the completion of the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the progress made in developing the plan4 7e7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use unobligated funds of the ,department of ,energy to carry out this section4 #e4 ,leveraging existing agency programs to assist small and medium manufacturers 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,energy has existing technical assistance programs that facilitate greater economic growth through outreach to and engagement with small and medium manufacturers2 7#b7 those technical assistance programs represent an important conduit for increasing the awareness of and providing education to small and medium manufacturers regarding the opportunities for implementing smart manufacturing2 and 7#c7 those technical assistance programs help facilitate the implementation of best practices4 7b7 ,expansion of technical assistance programs ,the ,secretary shall expand the scope of technologies covered by the ,industrial ,assessment ,centers of the ,department of ,energy-- 7#a7 to include smart manufacturing technologies and practices2 and 7#b7 to equip the directors of the ,industrial ,assessment ,centers with the training and tools necessary to provide technical assistance in smart manufacturing technologies and practices1 including energy management systems1 to manufacturers4 7c7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use unobligated funds of the ,department of ,energy to carry out this section4 #f4 ,leveraging smart manufacturing infrastructure at ,national ,laboratories 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study on how the ,department of ,energy can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the ,national ,laboratories1 particularly for small and medium manufacturers4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,in identifying ways to increase access to ,national ,laboratories under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,b7 ensure that-- 7i7 the information from the manufacturer is protected2 and 7ii7 the security of the ,national ,laboratory facility is maintained4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study4 7b7 ,actions for increased access ,the ,secretary shall facilitate access to the ,national ,laboratories studied under subsection 7a7 for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the ,national ,laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 #g4 ,state leadership grants 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,states-- 7#a7 are committed to promoting domestic manufacturing and supporting robust economic development activities2 and 7#b7 are uniquely positioned to assist manufacturers1 particularly small and medium manufacturers1 with deployment of smart manufacturing through the provision of infrastructure1 including-- 7,a7 access to shared supercomputing facilities2 7,b7 assistance in developing process simulations2 and 7,c7 conducting demonstrations of the benefits of smart manufacturing4 7b7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary may make grants on a competitive basis to ,states for establishing ,state programs to be used as models for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall evaluate an application for a grant under this section on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the ,secretary1 including-- 7,a7 the breadth of academic and private sector partners2 7,b7 alternate sources of funding2 7,c7 plans for dissemination of results2 and 7,d7 the permanence of the infrastructure to be put in place by the project4 7d7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,term ,the term of a grant under this section shall not exceed #c years4 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,the amount of a grant under this section shall be not more than #c1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,matching requirement ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than #cj percent of the amount of the grant4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall use a grant provided under this section-- 7,a7 to provide access to shared supercomputing facilities to small and medium manufacturers2 7,b7 to fund research and development of transformational manufacturing processes and materials technology that advance smart manufacturing2 and 7,c7 to provide tools and training to small and medium manufacturers on how to adopt energy management systems and implement smart manufacturing technologies in the facilities of the small and medium manufacturers4 7f7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct biannual evaluations of each grant made under this section-- 7#a7 to determine the impact and effectiveness of programs funded with the grant2 and 7#b7 to provide guidance to ,states on ways to better execute the program of the ,state4 7g7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc4 #h4 ,report ,the ,secretary annually shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report on the progress made in advancing smart manufacturing in the ,united ,states4