,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dcc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #e1 #bjbe,mr4 ,peters 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,blackburn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,commerce to establish the ,national ,manufacturing ,advisory ,council within the ,department of ,commerce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,manufacturing ,advisory ,council ,act4 #b4 ,national ,manufacturing ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory ,council ,the term ,advisory ,council means the ,national ,manufacturing ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,j7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,k7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,l7 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,economically distressed area ,the term economically distressed area means an area that meets #a or more of the requirements described in section #cja7;a7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7#d7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area located outside a metropolitan statistical area1 as designated by the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 and the ,secretary of ,education1 shall establish within the ,department of ,commerce the ,national ,manufacturing ,advisory ,council4 7c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,advisory ,council shall be to-- 7#a7 provide a forum for-- 7,a7 regular communication between the ,federal ,government and the manufacturing sector1 including manufacturing workers1 in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 discussing and proposing solutions to problems relating to the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states1 including the manufacturing workforce1 supply chain interruptions1 and regulatory and other logistical challenges2 7#b7 advise the ,secretary regarding policies and programs of the ,federal ,government that affect manufacturing1 including the manufacturing workforce1 in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 annually produce a national strategic plan1 as described in subsection 7g71 that provides recommendations to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding how to help the ,united ,states remain the preeminent destination throughout the world for investment in manufacturing1 which shall be based on the execution of the duties of the ,advisory ,council4 7d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,advisory ,council shall include the following3 7#a7 ,meeting not less frequently than once every #ahj days1 in a manner to be determined by the ,secretary and that is in compliance with chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in order to provide independent advice and recommendations to the ,secretary regarding issues involving manufacturing in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,identifying and assessing the impact that technological developments1 critical production capacity1 skill availability1 investment patterns1 and emerging defense needs have on the manufacturing competitiveness of the ,united ,states and providing advice and recommendations to the ,secretary regarding that impact4 7#c7 ,soliciting input from the public and private sectors and academia relating to emerging trends in manufacturing1 and the responsiveness of ,federal programming with respect to manufacturing1 and providing advice and recommendations to the ,secretary for areas of increased ,federal attention with respect to manufacturing4 7#d7 ,identifying1 and providing advice and recommendations to the ,secretary regarding1 global and domestic manufacturing trends1 including on matters such as supply chain interruptions1 logistical challenges1 and demographic and technological changes affecting the manufacturing base in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,providing advice and recommendations to the ,secretary on matters relating to investment in1 and support of1 the manufacturing workforce in the ,united ,states1 including on matters such as-- 7,a7 worker participation in planning for the deployment of new technologies across the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states and within workplaces in that sector2 7,b7 training and education priorities for the ,federal ,government and employers to assist workers in adapting the skills and experiences of those workers to fit the demands of the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states in the #bast century2 7,c7 how the development of new technologies and processes have impacted1 and will impact1 the manufacturing workforce of the ,united ,states and the economy of the ,united ,states1 which shall be based on input from manufacturing workers2 7,d7 policies and procedures that expand access to jobs1 career advancement opportunities1 and management opportunities in the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states for low-income individuals in the ,united ,states1 or new entrants into that sector1 in both urban and rural areas2 and 7,e7 how to improve access to demand-driven manufacturing-related education1 training1 and re-training for workers1 including at community and technical colleges1 through other institutions of higher education and through apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities4 7#f7 ,providing recommendations to the ,secretary on ways to-- 7,a7 provide-- 7i7 manufacturing-related worker education1 training1 and development2 and 7ii7 entrepreneurship training relating to manufacturing2 7,b7 connect individuals and businesses with services described in subparagraph 7,a7 that are offered in the communities of those individuals or businesses2 7,c7 coordinate services relating to manufacturing employee engagement1 including employee ownership and workforce training2 7,d7 connect manufacturers with community and technical colleges1 other institutions of higher education1 ,state or local workforce development boards established under section #aja or #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa1 #cabb71 labor organizations1 and nonprofit job training providers to develop and support training and job placement services1 and apprenticeship and online learning platforms1 for new and incumbent manufacturing workers2 7,e7 integrate new technologies and processes into the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states and address the workforce impacts of those new technologies and processes2 and 7,f7 develop best practices for manufacturers to incorporate1 or transition to1 employee ownership structures4 7#g7 ,with respect to the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f71 soliciting input from-- 7,a7 economically distressed areas2 7,b7 geographically diverse regions of the ,united ,states1 including both urban and rural areas2 and 7,c7 areas of the ,united ,states that have suffered mass layoffs in the manufacturing sector4 7#h7 ,identifying ,federal1 ,state1 or other regulations that may have caused1 or will cause1 unnecessary supply chain disruptions1 impaired business operations1 increased prices1 or other costly burdens for consumers and the manufacturing sector in the ,united ,states and recommending to the ,secretary steps to-- 7,a7 mitigate those consequences2 and 7,b7 foster an environment in the ,united ,states that is favorable to manufacturers1 manufacturing workers1 and consumers4 7#i7 ,completing other specific tasks requested by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,council shall-- 7,a7 consist of not more than #cj individuals appointed by the ,secretary with a balance of backgrounds1 experiences1 and viewpoints2 and 7,b7 include individuals with manufacturing experience who represent-- 7i7 private industry1 including small and medium-sized manufacturers and any relevant standards development organizations or relevant trade associations2 7ii7 academia2 and 7iii7 labor4 7#b7 ,public participation ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 accept recommendations from the public regarding the appointment of individuals under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,advisory ,council shall be appointed by the ,secretary for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew an appointment made under subparagraph 7,a7 for not more than #b additional terms4 7,c7 ,stagger terms ,the ,secretary may stagger the terms of the members of the ,advisory ,council to ensure that the terms of those members expire during different years4 7,d7 ,vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 a member appointed to fill a vacancy on the ,advisory ,council occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the newly appointed member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term of the predecessor4 7ii7 ,further service ,a member of the ,advisory ,council who is appointed for the remainder of a term of a predecessor under clause 7i7 may serve after the expiration of that term of the predecessor and until the date on which the ,secretary has appointed a successor4 7f7 ,transfer of functions 7#a7 ,in general ,all functions of the ,united ,states ,manufacturing ,council of the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce1 as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be transferred to the ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,deeming of name ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,united ,states ,manufacturing ,council of the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce shall be deemed a reference to the ,advisory ,council4 7#c7 ,existing advisory committee ,any ,federal advisory committee of the ,department of ,commerce that is operating on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act under a charter filed in accordance with section #ajjh7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the purpose of addressing the purposes and duties described in this section shall satisfy the requirement under subsection 7b7 to establish the ,advisory ,council if1 not later than #ahj days after that date of enactment1 the ,federal advisory committee is modified1 as necessary1 to comply with the requirements of this section4 7g7 ,national strategic plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,council holds the initial meeting of the ,advisory ,council1 and annually thereafter1 the ,advisory ,council shall submit to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 a national strategic plan for manufacturing in the ,united ,states that is based on the execution of the duties of the ,advisory ,council under subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 a detailed statement of the activities that the ,advisory ,council conducted to carry out the duties of the ,advisory ,council under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,departmental support ,in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations1 the ,secretary1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall furnish to the ,advisory ,council relevant information that-- 7#a7 is in the possession of the ,department of ,commerce2 and 7#b7 relates to the mission of the ,advisory ,council4 7i7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section4 7j7 ,sunset ,the ,advisory ,council shall terminate on ,september #cj of the fifth year after the year in which the ,advisory ,council holds the first meeting of the ,advisory ,council4