Senate Panel Advances Supply Chain Resiliency Bill
Legislation Aims to Strengthen Manufacturing; Sponsors Tout Economic, Safety Benefits
“[This bill] will strengthen American manufacturing jobs, keep our store shelves stocked and lower costs for American families,” Cantwell said. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)
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WASHINGTON — The Senate committee on freight policy recently advanced legislation designed to enhance supply chain connectivity around the country.
The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, reintroduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), gained bipartisan approval from the Commerce Committee on Feb. 5. The bill, which awaits a vote on the floor of the Senate, would establish a resiliency program at the Commerce Department tasked with monitoring and tracking critical industries and emerging technologies.
“From our aerospace manufacturers to our growers, Washington s…
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