,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #iig ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #be1 #bjba,ms4 ,klobuchar 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,wicker1 ,mr4 ,coons1 and ,mr4 ,portman7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,office of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,policy and strategic national manufacturing policy for the ,united ,states1 to provide manufacturing and industrial perspective and advice to the ,president1 to provide for a comprehensive survey and cross administration management of efforts to ensure global leadership in manufacturing critical to the long-term economic health and national security of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,office of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,policy ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,national ,manufacturing ,policy and ,priorities,sec4 #aja4 ,findings4,sec4 #ajb4 ,sense of ,congress4,title ,,ii--,office of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,policy,sec4 #bja4 ,establishment4,sec4 #bjb4 ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 ,associate ,manufacturing ,officers4,sec4 #bjc4 ,policy planning1 analysis1 and advice4,sec4 #bjd4 ,national strategic plan for manufacturing and industrial innovation4,sec4 #bje4 ,additional ,functions of the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 ,administrative ,provisions4,sec4 #bjf4 ,manufacturing and industrial innovation report4,sec4 #bjg4 ,comptroller ,general ,report4,title ,,iii-- ,federal ,strategy and ,coordinating ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation,sec4 #cja4 ,establishment4,sec4 #cjb4 ,membership4,sec4 #cjc4 ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,efforts4,sec4 #cjd4 ,coordination4,sec4 #cje4 ,administration4,title ,,iv--,national ,medal of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation,sec4 #dja4 ,award4,title ,v--,general ,provisions,sec4 #eja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,i ,national ,manufacturing ,policy and ,priorities #aja4 ,findings ,congress1 recognizing the profound historical role that all aspects of manufacturing1 including research and development1 engineering1 skilled trades1 and production1 has played in the economy and society of the ,united ,states1 and in the economic and innovative standing of the ,united ,states in the global community1 and the interrelations of robust manufacturing on economic1 environmental1 national security1 social1 political1 and institutional factors1 finds that-- 7#a7 the general welfare1 security1 and economic health and stability of the ,united ,states require a long-term1 substantial1 coordinated1 and multidisciplinary strategy and implementation of cohesive objectives to remain at the forefront of industrial innovation2 7#b7 the large and complex innovative and technological capabilities of global supply chains and manufacturing economies1 which influence the course of national and international manufacturing and innovative relevance1 require appropriate attention1 including long-range inclusive planning and more immediate program development1 to encourage and support private manufacturing growth in the ,united ,states and participation in the public decision-making process2 7#c7 the innovative and manufacturing capabilities of business in the ,united ,states1 when properly fostered1 applied1 and supported1 can effectively assist in improving the quality of life for people in the ,united ,states1 in anticipating and addressing emerging international1 national1 and local problems1 and strengthening the international economic engagement and pioneering leadership of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 just as ,federal funding for science and technology represents an investment in the future1 strategically addressing gaps in the innovation pipeline of the ,united ,states would-- 7,a7 contribute to converting research and development investments into high-value1 quality job-creating product production and capture domestic and global markets2 and 7,b7 strengthen the economic posture of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 the capabilities of the ,united ,states at both the ,federal and ,state levels need enhanced strategic planning and influence over policy formulation for industrial innovation and technology development1 as well as a means to ensure an adequate workforce4 #ajb4 ,sense of ,congress 7a7 ,priority goals ,it is the sense of ,congress that manufacturing and industrial innovation should include contributing to the following priority goals3 7#a7 ,taking concrete national action to rebuild1 restore1 and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities1 skills1 and production capacity1 including world-class infrastructure4 7#b7 ,rebuilding the industrial innovation commons1 including common resources1 technical knowledge1 and entrepreneurial opportunities associated with technical concepts4 7#c7 ,supporting domestic supply chains4 7#d7 ,expanding production capabilities1 cooperation1 and knowledge4 7#e7 ,revitalizing communities harmed by historical and poorly conceived1 implemented1 and enforced regulatory and trade policies4 7#f7 ,developing a strategy for innovation and establishment of manufacturing industries of the future1 including adoption and production of ,industry #d4j technology to support domestic economic expansion1 particularly manufacturers with fewer than #hjj employees1 and in traditionally underserved communities4 7#g7 ,contributing to national health and security and emergency readiness and resilience1 including addressing environmental concerns4 7#h7 ,strengthening the economy of the ,united ,states and promoting full employment in high-quality1 high-wage jobs through useful industrial and technological innovation4 7#i7 ,cultivating1 utilizing1 and enhancing academic and industrial thought-leadership with practical workforce development and training to the fullest extent possible4 7#aj7 ,implementing a national strategy that identifies and prioritizes high growth1 high value-added industries1 products1 and components of national importance to the long-term economic1 environmental1 national security1 and public health of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,national policy ,in view of the findings under section #aja1 it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,government and public and private institutions in the ,united ,states should pursue a national policy of manufacturing and industrial innovation that includes the following principles3 7#a7 ,ensuring global leadership in advanced manufacturing technologies critical to the long-term economic1 environmental1 national security1 and public health of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,restoring and strengthening the industrial commons of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 essential engineering and production skills2 7,b7 infrastructure for research and development1 standardization1 and metrology2 7,c7 process innovations and manufacturing know-how2 7,d7 equipment2 and 7,e7 suppliers that provide the foundation for the innovativeness and competitiveness of all manufacturers in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,strengthening the technical1 financial1 and educational commons and assets necessary to ensure that the ,united ,states is the best positioned ,nation for the creation and production of advanced technologies and products emerging from national research and development investments4 7#d7 ,capitalizing on the scientific and technological advances produced by researchers and innovators in the ,united ,states by developing capable and responsive institutions focused on advancing the technology and manufacturing readiness levels of those advances4 7#e7 ,supporting the discovery1 invention1 start-up1 ramp-up1 scale-up1 and transition of new products and manufacturing technologies to full-scale production in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,addressing the evolving needs of manufacturers for a diverse set of workers with the necessary skills1 training1 and expertise as manufacturers in the ,united ,states increase high-quality1 high-wage employment opportunities4 7#g7 ,improving and expanding manufacturing engineering and technology offerings within institutions of higher education1 including #d-year engineering technology programs at polytechnic institutes and secondary schools1 to be more closely aligned with the needs of manufacturers in the ,united ,states and the goal of strengthening the long-term competitiveness of such manufacturing4 7#h7 ,working collaboratively with ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 ,tribal governments1 regional authorities1 institutions of higher education1 economic development organizations1 and labor organizations that primarily represent workers in manufacturing to leverage their knowledge1 resources1 applied research1 experimental development1 and programs to foster manufacturing in the ,united ,states so as to anticipate and prepare for emergencies and global1 national1 and regional supply chain disruptions1 including disruptions brought on and exacerbated by changing environmental and other circumstances4 7#i7 ,recognizing that1 as changing circumstances require the periodic revision and adaptation of this title1 ,congress is responsible for-- 7,a7 identifying and interpreting the changes in those circumstances as they occur2 and 7,b7 affecting subsequent changes to this title1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,procedures ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in order to expedite and facilitate the implementation of the national policy described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 ,federal procurement policy should-- 7,a7 prioritize and encourage domestic manufacturing and robust domestic supply chains2 7,b7 support means of expanding domestic manufacturing job creation2 7,c7 enhance manufacturing workforce preparedness2 7,d7 prioritize the development of means to support diversity and inclusion throughout the manufacturing and industrial sector2 7,e7 promote the consideration of1 and support to1 minority-owned and women-owned manufacturing contractors of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,f7 support the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of the ,united ,states by providing enhanced attention to manufacturing startups and small businesses in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 ,federal trade and monetary policies should-- 7,a7 ensure that global competition in manufacturing is free1 open1 and fair2 7,b7 prioritize policies and investments that support domestic manufacturing growth and innovation2 and 7,c7 not be utilized to offshore poor manufacturing working conditions or destructive manufacturing environmental practices2 7#c7 ,federal policies and practices should reasonably prioritize competitiveness for manufacturing and industrial innovation efforts in the ,united ,states1 but should not sacrifice the quality of employment opportunities1 including the health and safety of workers1 pay1 and benefits2 7#d7 ,federal manufacturing and industrial innovation policies1 practices1 and priorities should reasonably improve environmental sustainability within the manufacturing industry1 while minimizing economic impact2 7#e7 ,federal patent policies should be developed1 based on uniform principles1 which have as their objective to preserve incentives for industrial technological innovation and the application of procedures that will continue to assure the full use of beneficial technology to serve the public2 7#f7 ,federal efforts should promote and support a strong system of intellectual property rights to include trade secrets1 through both protection of intellectual property rights and enforcement against intellectual property theft1 and broad engagement to limit foreign efforts to illegally or inappropriately utilize compromised intellectual property2 7#g7 closer relationships should be encouraged among practitioners of scientific and technological research and development and those who apply those foundations to domestic commercial manufacturing2 7#h7 the full use of the contributions of manufacturing and industrial innovation to support ,state and local government goals should be encouraged2 7#i7 formal recognition should be accorded to those persons1 the manufacturing and industrial innovation achievements of which contributed significantly to the national welfare2 and 7#aj7 departments1 agencies1 and instrumentalities of the ,federal ,government should establish procedures to ensure among them the systematic interchange of data1 efforts1 and findings developed under their programs4 7d7 ,implementation ,to implement the national policy described in subsection 7b71 it is the sense of ,congress-- 7#a7 that-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,government should maintain integrated policy planning elements in the executive branch that assist agencies in such branch in-- 7i7 identifying problems and objectives that could be addressed or enhanced by public policy2 7ii7 mobilizing industrial and innovative manufacturing resources for national security and emergency response purposes2 7iii7 securing appropriate funding for programs so identified by the ,president or the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 7iv7 anticipating future concerns to which industrial and innovative manufacturing can contribute and devise industrial strategies for such purposes2 and 7v7 reviewing systematically the manufacturing and industrial innovation policy and programs of the ,federal ,government and recommending legislative amendments to those policies and programs when needed2 and 7,b7 the elements described in subparagraph 7,a7 should include a data collection1 analysis1 and advisory mechanism within the ,executive ,office of the ,president to provide the ,president with independent1 expert judgment and assessments of the complex manufacturing and industrial features involved2 and 7#b7 that it is the responsibility of the ,federal ,government to-- 7,a7 promote prompt1 effective1 reliable1 and systematic dissemination of manufacturing and industrial information-- 7i7 by such methods as may be appropriate2 and 7ii7 through efforts conducted by nongovernmental organizations1 including industrial groups1 technical societies1 and educational entities2 7,b7 coordinate and develop a manufacturing industrial strategy and facilitate the close coupling of this manufacturing strategy with commercial manufacturing application2 and 7,c7 enhance domestic development and utilization of such industrial information by prioritization of efforts with manufacturers1 the production of which takes place in the ,united ,states4 ,,ii ,office of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,policy #bja4 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,executive ,office of the ,president an ,office of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,policy 7referred to in this title as the ,office7 to serve as a source of manufacturing and industrial innovation analysis and judgment for the ,president with respect to the major policies1 plans1 and programs of the ,federal ,government relating to manufacturing and industrial innovation4 #bjb4 ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 ,associate ,manufacturing ,officers 7a7 ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director1 to be known as the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 who shall be-- 7,a7 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 compensated at the rate provided for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,functions 7,a7 ,primary function ,the primary function of the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall be to advise the ,president1 and such agencies within the ,executive ,office of the ,president as may be appropriate1 on issues regarding and impacting manufacturing and industrial innovation efforts of the ,federal ,government1 or of the private sector1 that require attention at the highest levels of the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,other functions ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall-- 7i7 advise the ,president on manufacturing and industrial innovation considerations relating to areas of national concern1 including-- 7,i7 the economy of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 national security2 7,,iii7 public health2 7,,iv7 the workforce of the ,united ,states2 7,v7 education2 7,,vi7 foreign relations 7including trade and supply chain issues72 7,,vii7 the environment2 and 7,,viii7 technological innovation in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 convene stakeholders1 including key industry stakeholders1 academic stakeholders1 defense stakeholders1 government stakeholders1 and stakeholders from nonprofit organizations and labor organizations that primarily represent workers in manufacturing1 to develop the national strategic plan required under section #bjd2 7iii7 evaluate the scale1 quality1 and effectiveness of the effort of the ,federal ,government to support manufacturing and industrial innovation by the ,federal ,government or by the private sector1 and advise on appropriate actions2 7iv7 advise the ,president on the budgets of agencies of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government with respect to issues concerning manufacturing and industrial innovation2 7v7 assist the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget with an annual review and analysis of the budget proposed by the ,president1 with respect to manufacturing and industrial development by agencies in the executive branch2 7vi7 aid the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the heads of agencies of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government throughout the budget development process1 particularly with respect to developing budgets to support manufacturing and industrial development2 7vii7 assist the ,president in providing general leadership and coordination of activities and policies of the ,federal ,government relating to and impacting manufacturing and industrial innovation2 and 7viii7 perform such other functions1 duties1 and activities as the ,president may assign4 7#c7 ,authorities ,in carrying out the duties and functions under this ,act1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer may-- 7,a7 except for the positions described in subsection 7b71 appoint such officers and employees as may be deemed necessary to perform the functions vested in the position and to prescribe the duties of such officers and employees2 7,b7 obtain services as authorized under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates not to exceed the rate prescribed for grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 enter into contracts and other arrangements for studies1 analysis1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 organizations1 or institutions1 and make such payments as determined necessary to carry out the provisions of this title without legal consideration1 without performance bonds1 and without regard to section #faja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,associate ,directors 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may appoint not more than #e ,associate ,directors1 to be known as ,associate ,manufacturing ,officers1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 to carry out such functions as may be prescribed by the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer4 7#b7 ,compensation ,each ,associate ,manufacturing ,officer shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed that provided for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjc4 ,policy planning1 analysis1 and advice 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the provisions of this ,act1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall-- 7#a7 monitor the status of technological developments1 critical production capacity1 skill availability1 investment patterns1 emerging defense needs1 and other key indicators of manufacturing competitiveness to-- 7,a7 provide foresight for periodic updates to the national strategic plan required under section #bjd2 and 7,b7 guide investment decisions2 7#b7 convene interagency and public-private working groups to align ,federal policies that drive implementation of the national strategic plan required under section #bjd2 7#c7 initiate and support translation research in engineering and manufacturing by entering into contracts or making other arrangements 7including grants1 awards1 cooperative agreements1 loans1 and other forms of assistance7 to study that research and to assess the impact of that research on the economic well-being1 climate and environmental impact1 public health1 and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 advise the ,president on the extent to which the various programs1 policies1 and activities of the ,federal ,government are likely to affect the achievement of priority goals of the ,united ,states described in section #ajb7;a72 7#e7 provide the ,president with-- 7,a7 periodic reviews of ,federal statutes and regulations that affect manufacturing and industrial innovation activities conducted by the ,federal ,government or the private sector1 or which may interfere with desirable technological innovation2 and 7,b7 recommendations for the elimination1 reform1 or updating of such ,federal statutes and regulations1 as appropriate2 7#f7 periodically survey the nature and needs of the policies relating to national manufacturing and industrial innovation and make recommendations to the ,president1 for review and submission to ,congress1 for the timely and appropriate revision of the manufacturing and industrial innovation policies of the ,federal ,government2 7#g7 perform such other duties and functions and make and furnish such studies and reports thereon1 and recommendations with respect to matters of policy and legislation as the ,president may request2 and 7#h7 coordinate1 as appropriate1 ,federal permitting with respect to manufacturing and industrial innovation4 7b7 ,intergovernmental ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,panel 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall establish an ,intergovernmental ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,panel 7referred to in this title as the ,panel7 within the ,office1 the purpose of which shall be to-- 7,a7 identify instances in which the policies of the ,federal ,government-- 7i7 with respect to manufacturing and industrial innovation can help address problems at the ,state and local levels2 and 7ii7 unnecessarily impede manufacturing and industrial innovation2 7,b7 make recommendations for addressing the problems described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 advise and assist the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer in identifying and fostering policies to facilitate the application to and incorporation of federally funded research and development into manufacturing and industrial innovation in the ,united ,states1 so as to maximize the application of such research4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,panel shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 or a representative of the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 7,b7 not fewer than #aj members representing the interests of the ,states1 appointed by the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer after consultation with ,state officials2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,d7 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,base ,policy2 7,e7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,employment and ,training2 7,f7 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration2 and 7,g7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy4 7#c7 ,chair ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 or the representative of the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 shall serve as ,chair of the ,panel4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,panel shall meet at the call of the ,chair4 7#e7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,panel shall be entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the daily rate prescribed for ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,panel4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,each member of the ,panel who is serving away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,panel shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in the same manner as the expenses authorized by section #egjc7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for persons in government service employed intermittently4 #bjd4 ,national strategic plan for manufacturing and industrial innovation 7a7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall1 to the extent practicable1 in accordance with section #bjb7;a77#b77;,b7 and in consultation with other agencies and private individuals as the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer determines necessary1 establish a national strategic plan for manufacturing and industrial innovation that identifies-- 7,a7 short-term1 medium-term1 and long-term needs critical to the economy1 national security1 public health1 workforce readiness1 environmental concerns1 and priorities of the ,united ,states manufacturing sector1 including emergency readiness and resilience2 and 7,b7 situations and conditions that warrant special attention by the ,federal ,government relating to-- 7i7 any problems1 constraints1 or opportunities of manufacturing and industrial innovation that-- 7,i7 are of national significance2 7,,ii7 will occur or may emerge in the #d-year period following the establishment of the national strategic plan2 and 7,,iii7 are identified through basic research2 7ii7 an evaluation of activities and accomplishments of all agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government that are related to carrying out such plan2 7iii7 opportunities for1 and constraints on1 manufacturing and industrial innovation that can make a significant contribution to-- 7,i7 the resolution of problems identified under this paragraph2 or 7,,ii7 the achievement of ,federal program objectives or priority goals1 including those described in section #ajb7;a72 and 7iv7 recommendations for legislation1 regulations1 and budget proposals to carry out such plan4 7#b7 ,revisions ,not later than #d years after the establishment of the national strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall revise that plan so that the plan takes account of near- and long-term problems1 constraints1 and opportunities and changing national goals and circumstances4 7b7 ,consultation with other agencies ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall consult1 as necessary1 with officials of agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government that administer programs or have responsibilities relating to the problems1 constraints1 and opportunities identified in the national strategic plan under subsection 7a7 in order to-- 7#a7 identify and evaluate actions that might be taken by the ,federal ,government1 ,state1 and local governments1 or the private sector to deal with such problems1 constraints1 or opportunities2 and 7#b7 ensure to the extent possible that actions identified under paragraph 7#a7 are considered by each agency of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government in formulating the budget1 programs1 and legislative proposals of each such agency4 7c7 ,consultation with manufacturing stakeholders ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall consult broadly with representatives from stakeholder constituencies1 including from technology fields1 engineering fields1 manufacturing fields1 academic fields1 worker training or credentialing programs1 industrial sectors1 business sectors1 consumer sectors1 defense sector1 public interest sectors1 and labor organizations which primarily represent workers in manufacturing to ensure information and perspectives from such consultations are incorporated within the problems1 constraints1 opportunities1 and actions identified in the national strategic plan under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation with ,,omb ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall consult as necessary with officials of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and other appropriate elements of the ,executive ,office of the ,president to ensure that the problems1 constraints1 opportunities1 and actions identified under subsection 7a7 are fully considered in the development of legislative proposals and the ,president's budget4 #bje4 ,additional ,functions of the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer2 ,administrative ,provisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 in addition to the other duties and functions under this title1 shall serve-- 7#a7 on the ,federal ,strategy and ,coordinating ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation established under title ,,iii2 and 7#b7 as a member of the ,domestic ,policy ,council1 the ,national ,economic ,council1 and the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,council4 7b7 ,advice to ,national ,security ,council ,for the purpose of ensuring the optimal contribution of manufacturing and industrial innovation to the national security of the ,united ,states1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 at the request of the ,president1 shall advise the ,national ,security ,council in such matters concerning manufacturing and industrial innovation as may be related to national security4 7c7 ,coordination with other organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,in exercising the functions under this ,act1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer-- 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 work in close consultation and cooperation with the ,director of the ,domestic ,policy ,council1 the ,national ,security ,advisor1 the ,assistant to the ,president for ,economic ,policy and ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and the heads of other agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government2 7ii7 utilize the services of consultants1 establish such advisory panels1 and1 to the extent practicable1 consult with-- 7,i7 ,state and local government agencies2 7,,ii7 appropriate professional groups2 7,,iii7 representatives of industry1 universities1 consumers1 labor organizations that primarily represent workers in manufacturing2 and 7,,iv7 such other public interest groups1 organizations1 and individuals as may be necessary2 7iii7 hold such hearings in various parts of the ,united ,states as necessary to determine the views of the agencies1 groups1 and organizations described in paragraph 7#b71 and of the general public1 concerning national needs and trends in manufacturing and industrial innovation2 and 7iv7 utilize1 with the heads of public and private agencies and organizes1 to the fullest extent possible the services1 personnel1 equipment1 facilities1 and information 7including statistical information7 of public and private agencies and organizations1 and individuals1 in order to avoid the duplication of efforts and expenses2 and 7,b7 may transfer funds made available pursuant to this ,act to other agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government as reimbursement for the utilization of such personnel1 services1 facilities1 equipment1 and information4 7#b7 ,furnishment of information ,each department1 agency1 and instrumentality of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 including any independent agency1 shall furnish the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer such information as necessary to carry out this title4 #bjf4 ,manufacturing and industrial innovation report 7a7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,report 7referred to in this title as the report71 which shall be prepared by the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 with appropriate assistance from agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government and such consultants and contractors as the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer determines necessary4 7b7 ,contents of report ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall draw upon the most recent national strategic plan established under section #bjd and shall include1 to the extent practicable and within the limitations of available knowledge and resources-- 7#a7 a review of developments of national significance in manufacturing and industrial innovation2 7#b7 the significant effects of trends at the time of the submission of the report and projected trends in manufacturing and industrial innovation on the economy1 workforce1 and environmental1 health and national security1 and other requirements of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 a review and appraisal of selected manufacturing and industrial innovation related programs1 policies1 and activities of the ,federal ,government1 including procurement2 7#d7 an inventory and forecast of critical and emerging national problems1 the resolution of which might be substantially assisted by manufacturing and industrial innovation in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 the identification and assessment of manufacturing and industrial innovation measures that can contribute to the resolution of the problems described in paragraph 7#d7 in light of the related economic1 workforce1 environmental1 public health1 and national security considerations2 7#f7 at the time of the submission of the report1 and as projected1 the manufacturing and industrial resources1 including specialized manpower1 that could contribute to the resolution of the problems described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7#g7 recommendations for legislation and regulatory changes on manufacturing and industrial innovation-related programs and policies that will contribute to the resolution of the problems described in paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,preparation of report ,in preparing each report required under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall make maximum use of relevant data available from agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,public availability of report ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer shall ensure that the report is made available to the public4 #bjg4 ,comptroller ,general ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make available to the public1 a report-- 7#a7 containing an assessment of the efforts of the ,office to implement or advance the priority goals described in section #ajb7;a72 and 7#b7 providing recommendations on how to improve the efforts described in paragraph 7#a74 ,,iii ,federal ,strategy and ,coordinating ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation #cja4 ,establishment ,there is established in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government the ,federal ,strategy and ,coordinating ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation 7referred to in this title as the ,council74 #cjb4 ,membership 7a7 ,composition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,president1 who shall serve as ,chair of the ,council4 7,b7 ,the ,vice ,president4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary of ,education4 7,f7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,g7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,h7 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7,i7 ,the ,secretary of ,labor4 7,j7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7,k7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7,l7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7,m7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,n7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,o7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7,p7 ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7,q7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7,r7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7,s7 ,the ,assistant to the ,president for ,science and ,technology4 7,t7 ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7,u7 ,the ,national ,security ,advisor4 7,v7 ,the ,assistant to the ,president for ,economic ,policy4 7,w7 ,the ,director of the ,domestic ,policy ,council4 7,x7 ,the ,chair of the ,council of ,economic ,advisers4 7,y7 ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer4 7#b7 ,additional participants ,the ,president may1 from time to time and as necessary1 appoint officials in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government to serve as members of the ,council4 7b7 ,meetings of the ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president or the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer may convene meetings of the ,council4 7#b7 ,presiding officer 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,president shall preside over the meetings of the ,council4 7,b7 ,exception ,if the ,president is not present at a meeting of the ,council1 the ,vice ,president 7and if the ,vice ,president is not present at a meeting of the ,council1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer7 shall preside and be considered the chair of the ,council4 #cjc4 ,council on ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation ,efforts 7a7 ,duties of the ,council 7#a7 ,functions ,the ,council shall-- 7,a7 consider problems and developments1 including concerns regarding the workforce of the ,united ,states1 in manufacturing and industrial innovation and related activities of more than #a agency in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 coordinate the manufacturing and industrial innovation policy-making process2 7,c7 harmonize the ,federal permitting process relating to manufacturing and industrial innovation1 as appropriate2 7,d7 ensure manufacturing and industrial innovation policy decisions and programs are consistent with the priority goals of the ,united ,states described in section #ajb7;a72 7,e7 help implement the priority goals described in section #ajb7;a7 across the ,federal ,government2 7,f7 ensure manufacturing and industrial innovation are considered in the development and implementation of ,federal policies and programs2 7,g7 achieve more effective use of foundational aspects of manufacturing and industrial innovation1 particularly scientific1 engineering1 and technological resources and facilities of agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 including the elimination of efforts that have been unwarrantedly duplicated2 7,h7 identify-- 7i7 threats to and vulnerabilities of supply chains2 7ii7 workforce skills2 and 7iii7 aspects of supply chains and workforce skills requiring additional emphasis2 and 7,i7 further international cooperation on manufacturing and industrial innovation policies that enhance the policies of the ,united ,states and internationally agreed upon policies4 7#b7 ,other duties ,the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer may take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the functions described in paragraph 7#a74 #cjd4 ,coordination 7a7 ,requirement ,to coordinate ,the head of each agency in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 without regard to whether the head of the agency is a member of the ,council1 shall-- 7#a7 coordinate manufacturing and industrial innovation policy with the ,council2 and 7#b7 share information on manufacturing and industrial innovation policy-related budget requests with the ,council4 7b7 ,budget recommendations ,the ,council shall develop for submission to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget recommendations for the budgets of agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government relating to manufacturing and industrial innovation policy that reflect the priority goals described in section #ajb7;a74 7c7 ,recommendations ,the ,council shall provide advice to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget concerning the budget proposals of agencies in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government concerning manufacturing and industrial innovation policy4 #cje4 ,administration 7a7 ,coordination with ,national ,science and ,technology ,council ,in carrying out the duties of the ,council1 the ,council shall consult with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 as necessary4 7b7 ,ad committees2 tasks forces1 interagency groups ,the ,council may function through established or ad hoc committees1 task forces1 or interagency groups4 7c7 ,requirement ,to cooperate ,each agency in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government shall-- 7#a7 cooperate with the ,council2 and 7#b7 provide assistance1 information1 and advice to the ,council1 as the ,council may request1 to the extent permitted by law4 7d7 ,assistance to ,council ,for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section1 the head of each agency that is a member of the ,council shall furnish necessary assistance and resources to the ,council1 which may include-- 7#a7 detailing employees of the agency to the ,council to perform such functions1 consistent with the purposes of this section1 as the ,chair may assign to those detailees2 7#b7 providing office support and printing1 as requested by the ,chair2 and 7#c7 upon the request of the ,chair1 undertake special studies for the ,council that come within the functions herein assigned1 as necessary to fulfill the duties of the ,council described in section #cjc4 ,,iv ,national ,medal of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation #dja4 ,award 7a7 ,recommendations ,the ,president shall from time to time award a medal1 to be known as the ,national ,medal of ,manufacturing and ,industrial ,innovation1 on the basis of recommendations received from the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 the ,chief ,manufacturing ,officer1 or on the basis of such other information and evidence as the ,president determines appropriate1 to individuals who in the judgment of the ,president are deserving of special recognition by reason of outstanding contributions to knowledge in manufacturing and industrial innovation4 7b7 ,number ,not more than #bj individuals may be awarded a medal under this section in any one calendar year4 7c7 ,citizenship ,an individual may not be awarded a medal under this section unless at the time such award is made the individual-- 7#a7 is a citizen or other national of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 is an individual lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence who-- 7,a7 has filed an application for petition for naturalization in the manner prescribed by section #ccd7;b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adde7;b772 and 7,b7 is not permanently ineligible to become a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,ceremonies ,the presentation of the award shall be made by the ,president with such ceremonies as determined proper1 including attendance by appropriate ,members of ,congress4 ,v ,general ,provisions #eja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbb-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj1 for the purpose of carrying out title ,,ii2 and 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj1 for the purpose of carrying out title ,,iii2 and 7#b7 for each fiscal year thereafter1 for the purpose of carrying out titles ,,ii and ,,iii1 such sums as may be necessary4