((a)) ** Study**

((1)) ** In general** Not later than 180 days after , the Secretary shall conduct a study on how the Department can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the National Laboratories, particularly for small and medium manufacturers.November 15, 20212021-11-15

((2)) ** Inclusions** In identifying ways to increase access to National Laboratories under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—

((A)) focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the National Laboratories; and

((B)) ensure that—

((i)) the information from the manufacturer is protected; and

((ii)) the security of the National Laboratory facility is maintained.

((3)) ** Report** Not later than 1 year after , the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study.November 15, 20212021-11-15

((b)) ** Actions for increased access** The Secretary shall facilitate access to the National Laboratories studied under subsection (a) for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the National Laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the United States.