H.R. 2832

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to continue to operate the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Davids of Kansas · Committee: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Table of contents

• H.R. 2832
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Continuation of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
  • SEC. 3. Amendment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Defend American Manufacturing Act.

SEC. 2. Continuation of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership

• In fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, unless Congress fails to enact into law appropriations for that fiscal year under the heading for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership pursuant to section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (), the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall compete, renew, and award centers in all 50 States and Puerto Rico pursuant to section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (), subject to the terms and conditions of such section 25. Department of Commerce—National Institute of Standards and Technology—Industrial Technology Services 15 U.S.C. 278K; 15 U.S.C. 278K

SEC. 3. Amendment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act

• Paragraph (e)(1) of section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act () is amended striking mayand inserting shall. 15 U.S.C. 278K