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S 1326 108th Congress Senate

A bill to establish the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.

Introduced: October 16, 2003 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 25, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8562)
Jun 25, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 25, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8562)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes a position of Assistant 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2172 Related bill To establish the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Oct 16, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1326: A bill to establish the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1326/
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