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| http://kennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kennedy-testifies-on-bipartisan-manufacturing-bill | CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY TESTIFIES ON BIPARTISAN MANUFACTURING BILL | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Joseph Kennedy | K000379 | kennedy.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy testified today before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology in support of the bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013 (RAMI), a bill he introduced earlier this year with Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY). RAMI would create a network of regional manufacturing institutes to power economic growth, job creation and innovation across the country. To date, the legislation has secured support from key manufacturing industry groups as well as House members on both sides of the aisle. “Across the country, innovation industries are transforming the American economy and giving our once-fading manufacturing industry new legs in industries like advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information technology and defense,” said Congressman Kennedy in his testimony. “The Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act focuses on building – as MIT puts it – ‘industrial ecosystems’ that bring together businesses, educators, and innovators under one roof to pursue manufacturing processes relevant to the local economy.” RAMI would direct the Secretary of Commerce to support the establishment of Centers for Manufacturing Innovation across the country dedicated to improving U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, increasing domestic production and accelerating the development of an advanced manufacturing workforce. Each center will be a public-private partnership between industry, academia, and other relevant entities. They will be required to focus on a specific and unique manufacturing process, technology, or methodology. The network would be funded by a one-time, $600 million investment in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It would require support from non-government resources and would prohibit federal financial assistance for any center beyond a seven-year period. Proposals will be selected for participation and funding through a competitive, merit review process run by the Secretary and NIST. The technological focus for each center will be driven by input from industry, government, and interested parties. Funding for RAMI has been included in President Obama’s FY13 and FY14 budget. In 2012 the Administration announced an award via the Department of Defense (DOD) to fund a pilot institute in Youngstown, Ohio focused on additive manufacturing, which is successfully running to this day. The Department of Energy and DOD have also solicited proposals for three additional institutes based on the success of the first, which would be incorporated into the network upon successful passage of RAMI. Today marked the second bill of Congressman Kennedy’s brought before a House committee this year. Last month, Congressman Kennedy testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources in support of H.R. 915, the Peace Corps Commemoration Act, which passed the Committee by unanimous consent. On Tuesday, he also introduced H.R. 3690, the STEM Gateways Act, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Watch the Congressman’s Remarks Here # # # For Immediate Release: December 12, 2013 Contact: Emily Browne (617) 332-3333 Follow Congressman Kennedy on Facebook and Twitter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |