Manufacturing Strategy Act of 1992

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Introduced

19 June 1991

Last action

25 September 1992 · Floor

Status

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Summary

Manufacturing Strategy Act of 1991 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act to direct the Department of Commerce to be the lead civilian agency for working with U.S. industry to: (1) develop new generic advanced manufacturing technologies; and (2) encourage and assist the deployment and use of advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques throughout the United States. Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Networking Project to create a collaborative multi-year technology development program in the Institute, U.S. industry, and, as appropriate, the States, to develop, refine, test, and transfer advanced computer-integrated electronically-networked manufacturing technologies and associated applications. Authorizes appropriations for such Project. States that it shall be a mission of all Federal research and development agencies to support the national technology base. Sets forth specifics of the required support. Provides for the establishment of programs to provide fellowships to: (1) graduate students at institutions of higher education who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in manufacturing engineering; and (2) industrial executives to serve as instructors in manufacturing at two-year community and technical colleges. Authorizes appropriations for such fellowships. Establishes a National Quality Laboratory to disseminate information and materials and promote education and research activities regarding ways in which companies and organizations can improve their quality management programs and productivity. Authorizes appropriations for such Laboratory. Amends provisions of Federal law to require the Secretary, under provisions which require the Secretary to provide assistance for the creation and support of Regional Centers (Centers) for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology, to provide assistance for the creation and support of National Centers for Manufacturing and Process Technology (National Centers). Provides that if a Center receives a positive evaluation after its third year of operation the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (the Institute) may contract with the Center to provide additional technology extension or transfer services above and beyond the baseline activities of the Center. Specifies what such additional services may include. States that the objective of the National Centers program is to enhance manufacturing productivity and quality. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes within the Institute a State Technology Extension Program and sets forth its authorities. Establishes a National Commission on Industrial Modernization for the purpose of examining what steps must be taken by industry and government to ensure that within a decade the U.S. has a modern industrial infrastructure second to no other nation. Authorizes appropriations for the Commission.

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Timeline

19 June 1991
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 1991
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
17 September 1991
Committee
Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-1041.
Source: Committee
3 October 1991
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
21 November 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
Source: Calendars
21 November 1991
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-226.
Source: Committee
21 November 1991
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-226.
Source: Committee
30 June 1992
Floor
Measure laid before Senate.
Source: Floor
30 June 1992
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
1 July 1992
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
1 July 1992
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
1 July 1992
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Floor
A similar measure H.R. 5231 was laid on the table without objection.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Passed
On passage Passed by Division vote: 65 - 10.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by Division vote: 65 - 10.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Passed
The Valentine motion directs the House to strike out all after the enacting clause of S. 1330 and to insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 5231 as passed by the House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Vote
On motion to strike and insert Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 151 (Roll no. 413).
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Floor
Mr. Valentine moved to strike and insert.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Floor
Mr. Valentine asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Source: Floor
25 September 1992
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
Source: Floor

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Introduced in Senate
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amends ← To clarify that the Act does not alter the application of Federal and State antitrust laws.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/senate-bill/1330
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/102/s/1330
us · 102-s-1330 · source updated 14 January 2025