House Bill Would Require Executive Branch Report on Manufacturing Policies
The House of Representatives was scheduled to consider the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2012 (HR-5865) Sept. 11 under suspension of the rules, which allows for fast-tracked approval of the legislation. The bill would require the president to establish a…
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American Manufacturing Competitiveness Board, which would conduct a review of manufacturing policies, including "customs enforcement and counterfeiting" and "trade policy and balance." The board must then develop a "competitiveness strategy" and provide information on how to implement the strategy. If approved, the bill would still need approval from the Senate.