(a) Identification of industries and development of plan

The Secretary shall—

(1) identify those civilian industries in the United States that are necessary to support a robust manufacturing infrastructure and critical to the economic security of the United States; and

(2) list the major research and development initiatives being undertaken, and the substantial investments being made, by the Federal Government, including its research laboratories, in each of the critical industries identified under paragraph (1).

(b) Initial report

Terms Used In 15 USC 3716

  • Made: when used in conjunction with any invention means the conception or first actual reduction to practice of such invention. See 15 USC 3703
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of Commerce. See 15 USC 3703

The Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress within 1 year after February 14, 1992, on the actions taken under subsection (a).