National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act
Summary
The "National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act" aims to establish a council within the Department of Commerce. This council will advise the Secretary of Commerce on policies affecting manufacturing and propose solutions to challenges in the manufacturing sector. The council is also tasked with creating an annual national strategic plan for manufacturing.
Expected Effects
The Act will create a formal channel for communication between the federal government and the manufacturing sector. This could lead to more informed policy decisions and better support for manufacturing businesses and workers. The council will consolidate existing functions of the United States Manufacturing Council.
Potential Benefits
- Provides a formal mechanism for the manufacturing sector to communicate with the Federal Government.
- Could lead to policies that better support manufacturing and address challenges like supply chain interruptions.
- Focuses on workforce development and training to adapt to new technologies.
- Aims to keep the United States a preeminent destination for manufacturing investment.
- Requires the development of a national strategic plan for manufacturing.
Potential Disadvantages
- The creation of a new advisory council could lead to increased bureaucracy.
- The effectiveness of the council will depend on the quality of its members and their ability to influence policy.
- There is a sunset provision, meaning the council will terminate after five years unless reauthorized.
- The Act does not guarantee that the Secretary of Commerce will implement the council's recommendations.
- The transfer of functions from the United States Manufacturing Council could disrupt existing initiatives.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states. By aiming to improve the manufacturing sector, the Act can be seen as an effort to regulate and promote interstate and international commerce. The establishment of an advisory council falls under the necessary and proper clause, allowing Congress to enact laws needed to execute its powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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