S. 2116 would require the Department of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to study programs operated by the department to improve the resilience of critical supply chains and provide technical assistance to U.S. manufacturers. The report would identify interagency gaps and duplicative responsibilities among offices and recommend improvements.
Using information from the Department of Commerce, CBO estimates that it would cost $2 million over the 2024-2028 period, including employee and contracting costs, to complete the study. Such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
