Congresswoman Luz Rivas’ Manufacturing Bill Passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after the House voted to pass her Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill with Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ted Budd (R-NC) that aligns multiple timelines for advanced manufacturing initiatives.

"Tonight, the House of Representatives passed my bill that will remove manufacturing hurdles and help create more jobs and lower costs for workers across the country," said Congresswoman Rivas. "Advanced manufacturing - including technology that powers AI - is crucial to advancing our country's innovation and ensuring the United States can remain competitive in the global market. This vote is the first step toward making sure the goals, resources, and efforts of manufacturers are in sync."

"America's advanced manufacturers are the backbone of our innovation economy. Streamlining project timelines will cut through red tape, reduce costs, and allow these manufacturers to focus on driving efficiency, reinforcing domestic industry, and advancing critical technologies," said Congressman Rouzer.

"The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwill ensure greater efficiency in our manufacturing sector. I'm incredibly pleased this bill has passed the House and is now back on its way to the Senate for final passage," said Senator Blunt Rochester. "This effort was directly inspired by Delawareans who shared concerns with my office. I'm grateful to Senator Budd for his bipartisan partnership, as well as Representatives Rivas and Rouzer for their work in the House. This is a major step toward revitalizing American manufacturing and boosting domestic competitiveness among manufacturers."

BACKGROUND:

The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwould amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Actto align the timelines for multiple advanced manufacturing initiatives to every four years on the same cycle.

The Manufacturing USA Strategic Plan establishes a three-year planning cycle for updating the National Institutes of Standards and Technology Act. Currently, the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing is updated every four years on a different cycle. This alignment ensures a clear set of goals, synchronized data collection, and reduced bureaucracy for U.S. advanced manufacturing stakeholders.

The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwas introduced in the Senate by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ted Budd (R-NC).

It was included as Sec. 8802 in Title LXXXVIII-OTHER MATTERS within S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House 312-112.

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