The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act changes how often the National Institute of Standards and Technology updates its strategic plan for the Manufacturing USA Program. Currently, the plan must be updated every three years, but this bill extends that requirement to every four years so the updates align with the federal government's broader National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing. This coordination is intended to ensure that the Manufacturing USA Program stays consistent with and supports the priorities outlined in the national manufacturing strategy. The bill affects the NIST agency and manufacturing programs across the country that depend on this strategic guidance. No new funding is allocated by this bill; it is a procedural change to improve coordination between existing federal manufacturing initiatives.
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