S. 1872: Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act

This bill, known as the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, proposes that the Secretary of Commerce conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing certain products within the United States for critical infrastructure sectors. The process is outlined as follows:

Study Requirements

Within one year of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of Commerce is tasked with:

1. Identifying products within each of the critical infrastructure sectors that are currently in high demand but are being imported due to challenges in manufacturing, material availability, or supply chains in the U.S.

2. Analyzing the costs and benefits of U.S. manufacturing for these identified products, with a focus on:

   • The impact on jobs, employment rates, and labor conditions in the U.S.

   • The overall cost of the products.

3. Identifying which of the identified products can feasibly be manufactured in the U.S.

4. Assessing the feasibility and any barriers to manufacturing these products in:

   • Rural areas

   • Industrial parks

   • Industrial parks located in rural areas

Reporting to Congress

Not later than 18 months after the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Commerce must:

1. Submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study and offering recommendations regarding the manufacturing of the identified products.

2. Make the report publicly accessible on the Department of Commerce's website.

Limitations and Definitions

The bill also specifies that the Secretary of Commerce will not have the authority to compel anyone to provide information for this study.

Furthermore, it defines "critical infrastructure sector" according to the sectors identified in the Presidential Policy Directive 21, which includes a range of sectors crucial for the nation's security and economy.

Relevant Companies

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