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“LIMITING IMPACTS FROM SUPPLY CHAIN SHOCKS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the in the House of Representatives section section on page H951 on Feb. 4.
The Department includes the Census Bureau, which is used to determine many factors about American life. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department is involved in misguided foreign trade policies and is home to many unneeded programs.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
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LIMITING IMPACTS FROM SUPPLY CHAIN SHOCKS
(Mr. O'HALLERAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. O'HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to voice my support for the America COMPETES Act, for which my amendment to this legislation was adopted.
This legislative package will make new investments in research, innovation, and American manufacturing. It will ensure that the United States can outcompete any nation in the world for the coming decades.
Importantly, our bill would address issues with our supply chain and higher prices for families at the grocery store and the gas pump. Even small price increases make a painful dent for rural and Tribal families in our district.
That is why I introduced the amendment to the legislation that will ensure these rural and Tribal families, like so many of Arizona's First District, are not overlooked.
My amendment tasks the Department of Commerce with publishing a report every 4 years on supply chain resilience and domestic manufacturing. Understanding how supply chain shocks impact rural, Tribal, and underserved communities is critical for their future growth.
I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to identify commonsense legislative solutions that continue to address these issues.
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