Manufacturing Advisory Council Establishment Act of 2004 - Establishes the President's Council of Advisors on Manufacturing to: (1) advise the President on policy matters affecting the domestic manufacturing sector; (2) develop policies that will reduce manufacturing production costs, promote the international competitiveness of U.S.-manufactured products, encourage innovation, investment and productivity in the manufacturing sector, and ensure an adequate supply of skilled manufacturing workers; and (3) assist the Secretary of Commerce in securing private sector involvement for Department of Commerce activities.
States that provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act relating to the termination of advisory committees shall not apply to the Council.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4145 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4145
To establish the President's Council of Advisors on Manufacturing.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 2, 2004
Mr. Cramer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To establish the President's Council of Advisors on Manufacturing.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Manufacturing Advisory Council
Establishment Act of 2004''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Manufacturing is a critical component of the economy of
the United States.
(2) A strong manufacturing sector is important to
maintaining a desirable standard of living for all United
States citizens.
(3) United States manufacturers can compete globally as
long as they are not subjected to anti-competitive trade
practices.
(4) The United States manufacturing industry is presently
facing many challenges, both domestic and international.
(5) The President would benefit from regular, informed
advice from a variety of sources within the Unites States
manufacturing sector, including representatives of small and
mid-sized businesses, on policies that affect manufacturing.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
There is established a council to be known as the ``President's
Council of Advisors on Manufacturing''.
SEC. 4. DUTIES.
The duties of the Council shall be--
(1) to advise the President on policy matters affecting the
domestic manufacturing sector;
(2) to assist in the development of policies that will--
(A) reduce production costs within the
manufacturing sector,
(B) promote the competitiveness of products
manufactured in the United States in international
markets,
(C) encourage innovation, investment, and
productivity in the manufacturing sector, and
(D) ensure an adequate supply of skilled workers in
the manufacturing sector; and
(3) to assist the Secretary of Commerce in securing private
sector involvement for Department of Commerce activities.
SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.
(a) Number and Appointment.--The Council shall be composed of 25
members appointed by the President as follows:
(1) 1 member shall be an officer or employee of the Federal
Government.
(2) 24 members shall be individuals who--
(A) are not officers or employees of the Federal
Government;
(B) have expertise in manufacturing; and
(C) represent businesses of various sizes and
industries within the manufacturing sector.
(b) Continuation of Membership.--If a member was appointed to the
Council as an officer or employee of the Federal Government and the
member ceases to be an officer or employee of the Federal Government,
or was appointed to the Council because the member was not an officer
or employee of the Federal Government and later becomes an officer or
employee of the Federal Government, that member may continue as a
member for not longer than the 90-day period beginning on the date that
the member ceases to be an officer or employee of the Federal
Government, or becomes such an officer or employee, as the case may be.
(c) Terms.--
(1) In general.--Each member shall be appointed for a term
of 2 years, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) Terms of initial appointees.--As designated by the
President at the time of appointment, of the members first
appointed--
(A) 8 shall be appointed for terms of 4 years;
(B) 8 shall be appointed for terms of 3 years;
(C) 8 shall be appointed for terms of 2 years; and
(D) the member appointed under subsection (a)(1)
shall be appointed for a term of 2 years.
(3) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy
occurring before the expiration of the term for which the
member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for
the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the
expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken
office.
(d) Deadline for Appointment.--The appointments of the members of
the Council shall be made no later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(e) Co-chairs.--The co-chairs of the Council shall be the member
appointed under subsection (a)(1) and one member appointed under
subsection (a)(2) who is designated by the President at the time of
appointment.
(f) Meetings.--
(1) First meeting.--The Council shall hold its first
meeting on a date designated by the co-chairs which is not
later than 30 days after the date on which all members have
been appointed.
(2) Subsequent meetings.--After the first meeting, the
Council shall meet at least semi-annually upon the call of the
co-chairs.
(g) No Compensation for Service.--The members shall serve on the
Council without compensation.
(h) Travel Expenses.--Each member shall receive travel expenses,
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with
applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5,
United States Code.
SEC. 6. POWERS OF THE COUNCIL.
(a) Information and Advice.--As the Council finds appropriate, the
Council may seek information and advice from persons who are not
members of the Council.
(b) Obtaining Official Data.--The Council may secure directly from
any agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to
carry out this Act. Upon the request of either co-chair, the head of
that department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Council.
(c) Mails.--The Council may use the United States mails in the same
manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies
of the United States.
SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Expenses.--Any expenses incurred by the Council shall be paid
from the funds available to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce
responsible for manufacturing and services, as determined by the
Secretary of Commerce.
(b) Administrative Services.--The Assistant Secretary of Commerce
responsible for manufacturing and services, as determined by the
Secretary of Commerce, shall provide any administrative support
services required by the Council.
SEC. 8. NO TERMINATION.
Section 14(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.
App.; relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not
apply to the Council.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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