Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce, through NIST, to continue operating the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) by competing, renewing, and awarding centers in all 50 States and Puerto Rico in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, provided Congress appropriates funds for the program. It amends section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278K) to change discretionary language to mandatory language (replacing “may” with “shall”), making the continuation a statutory requirement when appropriations are enacted.
Liberals emphasize jobs, equity, and supply‑chain resilience benefits.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise administrative/operational measure that mandates continuation and nationwide coverage of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership by converting an existing discretionary authority into a mandatory duty and tying implementation to existing statutory procedures and appropriations.
The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce, through NIST, to continue operating the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) by competing, renewing, and awarding centers in all 50 States and Puerto Rico in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, provided Congress appropriates funds for the program.
It amends section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278K) to change discretionary language to mandatory language (replacing “may” with “shall”), making the continuation a statutory requirement when appropriations are enacted.
The requirement remains subject to the terms and conditions of that statute and to annual appropriations by Congress.
Technocratic, narrow change with limited fiscal impact and built-in appropriations contingency improves prospects, but requires passage and annual funding.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise administrative/operational measure that mandates continuation and nationwide coverage of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership by converting an existing discretionary authority into a mandatory duty and tying implementation to existing statutory procedures and appropriations.
Liberals emphasize jobs, equity, and supply‑chain resilience benefits.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Liberals emphasize jobs, equity, and supply‑chain resilience benefits.
Likely broadly supportive because the bill strengthens federal backing for domestic manufacturing, small manufacturers, and regional jobs.
Views MEP as a vehicle for equitable economic development and supply‑chain resilience.
Would want assurances of sufficient funding, inclusion of underserved communities, and alignment with clean manufacturing goals.
Generally supportive of continuing MEP because it provides predictable services to manufacturers and supports competitiveness.
Sees the statutory change as useful to prevent program lapse but wants clarity on costs, efficacy, and oversight.
Prefers provisions for regular performance evaluation and safeguards against unnecessary federal expansion.
Cautious or somewhat opposed: supports manufacturing growth but is wary of converting a discretionary program into a continuing federal mandate.
Concerned about federal overreach, ongoing taxpayer cost, and crowding out private or state solutions.
May accept limited support if paired with strong accountability and state flexibility.
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Technocratic, narrow change with limited fiscal impact and built-in appropriations contingency improves prospects, but requires passage and annual funding.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals emphasize jobs, equity, and supply‑chain resilience benefits.
Technocratic, narrow change with limited fiscal impact and built-in appropriations contingency improves prospects, but requires passage and…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise administrative/operational measure that mandates continuation and nationwide coverage of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership by converting a…
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