Congresswoman Luz Rivas’ First Bill Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after her bipartisan and bicameral Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwas signed into law. The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act is Congresswoman Rivas' first bill to be signed into law and will align multiple timelines for advanced manufacturing initiatives.

"My bill to remove manufacturing hurdles, lower costs for workers, and create more jobs across the country is now law," said Congresswoman Rivas. "From artificial intelligence to robotics, advanced manufacturing plays a crucial role in making sure the United States can remain a leader in innovation and competitive in the global market. Now that my bill is law, we can continue to work toward revitalizing American manufacturing and boosting domestic competitiveness among manufacturers."

BACKGROUND:

The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwould amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Actto align the timelines for multiple advanced manufacturing initiatives to every four years on the same cycle.

The Manufacturing USA Strategic Plan establishes a three-year planning cycle for updating the National Institutes of Standards and Technology Act. Currently, the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing is updated every four years on a different cycle. This alignment ensures a clear set of goals, synchronized data collection, and reduced bureaucracy for U.S. advanced manufacturing stakeholders.

The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Actwas introduced in the Senate by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ted Budd (R-NC).

It was included as Sec. 8802 in Title LXXXVIII-OTHER MATTERS within S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House 312-112 on December 10, 2025.

It passed the Senate 77-20 on December 17, 2025, and was signed into law on December 18, 2025.

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