S. 1153 would require the Department of Commerce (DOC) to establish a National Manufacturing Advisory Council to propose solutions to problems affecting U.S. manufacturing, provide advice about federal programs that affect manufacturing, and produce a strategic manufacturing plan annually. The bill also would transfer the functions of the U.S. Manufacturing Council at the DOC to the new advisory council.
Based on the cost of similar advisory committees, CBO estimates that it would cost the department less than $500,000 for staff salaries, travel costs, and other expenses; such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
