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It has bipartisan support in the Senate, but many bills like this struggle to get floor time unless they are part of a larger package.
Key Points
This bill changes how the government manages the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. This program helps small and medium-sized American factories grow and stay competitive.
The government will now be required to check how these centers handle their money. This includes looking for fraud or the wrong use of taxpayer funds to make sure the program stays honest.
If a center is doing a poor job, the bill sets strict deadlines for fixing the problems. If they do not improve within 180 days, the government must quickly find a new group to run the center.
The bill also protects centers that are doing a good job. The government cannot cut their funding or shut them down unless they officially fail a performance review.
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Milestones
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Jul 13, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.
Bill NumberS 4957
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
