HR 6157 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Allies Strengthening Economies And Manufacturing Act

Introduced 2021-12-07· Sponsored by Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.(2021-12-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Allies Strengthening Economies And Manufacturing Act This bill requires actions to address threats to supply chains for critical goods. Under this bill, a critical good is any good, including raw materials and commodities, where a shortage or absence would have a significant effect on (1) U.S. national or economic security, and (2) critical infrastructure. The Department of State must implement a strategy to reduce reliance on concentrated supply chains for critical goods and protect against threats from countries of concern against such supply chains. The strategy must contain various elements, including plans to (1) coordinate with other Western Hemisphere countries to mitigate the effect of supply chain shocks and avoid manufacturing disruptions, (2) execute a unified effort by Western Hemisphere countries to reduce reliance on concentrated supply chains for critical goods, and (3) provide technical assistance to help Western Hemisphere countries improve regulatory and investment frameworks to welcome companies looking to relocate manufacturing to such countries. The State Department must annually report to Congress on the strategy. The State Department must also establish a Cri…

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