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National Supply Chain Database: Enhancing Stability and Product Availability

This act establishes a national database to monitor manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. Its purpose is to help the government and businesses better respond to supply disruptions of essential goods like food and medicine, potentially leading to greater product availability for citizens and more stable prices during crises.
Key points
A national database of U.S. manufacturing capabilities will be established, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
The database aims to minimize disruptions in the supply of critical products, including food, medical devices, and defense supplies.
Information within the database will be confidential and protected from public disclosure to safeguard company data.
The act authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 to maintain and develop the database.
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Print number: 117_HR_4661
Sponsor: Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Supply Chain Database Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4661.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A national database of U.S. manufacturing capabilities will be established, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
  • The database aims to minimize disruptions in the supply of critical products, including food, medical devices, and defense supplies.
  • Information within the database will be confidential and protected from public disclosure to safeguard company data.
  • The act authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 to maintain and develop the database.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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