Lawmakers advancing legislation to set up a National Manufacturing Advisory Council

Lawmakers advancing legislation to set up a National Manufacturing Advisory Council

Two House members have introduced legislation already passed by the Senate to set up a council of outside advisers to assist the Commerce Department in its efforts to boost manufacturing and protect supply chains. The “National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act” was unanimously approved by the Senate in July. According to Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), a lead sponsor, it would “establish a National Manufacturing Advisory Council made up of manufactur…