The Senate Commerce Committee ordered favorably reported the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, a bill directing feasibility studies on domestic manufacturing capacity for materials used in critical infrastructure.

Sponsors — referenced as Senators Joni Ernst and Sharon Blunt Rochester — said the legislation will support development of domestic capacity for materials used in critical infrastructure by directing feasibility assessments. The committee ordered S.1872 (as amended) to be reported favorably along with other bills.

The markup did not include funding figures or an implementation timeline; sponsors said the feasibility work is intended to inform later policy or investment decisions to strengthen domestic supply chains.