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To establish the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.

Introduced: May 20, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Jun 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
May 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 20, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Establishes a position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce (to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate) who shall: (1) represent the interests of the manufacturing sector; (2) aid in the development of policies that promote the expansion of that sector; (3) review policies that may adversely impact that sector; and (4) submit annual reports that contain an overview of the state of the U.S. manufacturing sector, a forecast of its future, and an analysis of significant laws, regulations, and policies that adversely impact it.
What's happening now June 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1326 Related bill A bill to establish the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 26, 2003
HOEKSTRA, PETER
· May 20, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2172: To establish the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2172/
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