Sponsored by Congressman Lipinski with 57 bi-partisan co-sponsors in the 111th Congress, the National Manufacturing Strategy Act requires the President to establish a Manufacturing Strategy Board within the Commerce Department that includes federal officials, two state Governors from different parties, and nine private-sector leaders and stakeholders from the manufacturing industry. The Board will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the manufacturing sector covering everything from trade issues to financing to the defense industrial base. Based on this analysis, the President's Board will then develop a National Manufacturing Strategy that includes short- and long-term goals for the manufacturing industry and specific recommendations on how to achieve those goals. The recommendations may include actions that can be taken by the President, Congress, state and local governments, the private sector, universities, and industry associations. They may also include ways to improve government policies and coordination among federal agencies that impact manufacturing.

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Below is video of Congressman Lipinski's floor statement in support of the National Manufacturing Strategy Act.

The Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the National Manufacturing Strategy Act on Wednesday, July 14. Witnesses included White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and local steel company C.E.O. Bill Hickey, who runs Chicago-based Lapham-Hickey Steel Company.

Below is video of Congressman Lipinski's opening statement at the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection hearing on the National Manufacturing Strategy Act on Wednesday, July 14.

Below is video of Congressman Lipinski's witness questioning at Wednesday's hearing.

Press Releases concerning H.R. 1366:

Sen. Brown, Rep. Lipinski Introduce Bipartisan Bills Requiring a National Manufacturing Strategy to Spur Job Growth (April 6, 2011)

Lipinski Bill Awaits Senate Approval (August 23, 2010)

Manufacturing is the Key (August 5, 2010)

The Case for a National Manufacturing Strategy (July 31, 2010)

Lipinski's National Manufacturing Strategy Act passes House (July 28, 2010)

Lipinski's National Manufacturing Strategy Act passes Energy and Commerce Committee, moves toward House vote (July 21, 2010)

Lipinski's National Manufacturing Strategy Act moves forward (July 14, 2010)

Lipinski introduces Manufacturing Strategy Bill to promote American job creation (February 25, 2010)

The following manufacturing industry leaders have issued their support for the National Manufacturing Strategy Act, H.R. 4692: Note: This list was last updated July 26, 2010.