; and (B) ensure that— (i) the information from the manufacturer is protected; and (ii) the security of the National Laboratory facility is maintained. (3) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study. (b) Actions for increased access The Secretary shall facilitate access to the National Laboratories studied under subsection (a) for small and medium manufacturers so that small and medium manufacturers can fully use the high-performance computing resources of the National Laboratories to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of the United States. 7. State leadership grants (a) Finding Congress finds that the States— (1) are committed to promoting domestic manufacturing and supporting robust economic development activities; and (2) are uniquely positioned to assist manufacturers, particularly small and medium manufacturers, with deployment of smart manufacturing through the provision of infrastructure, including— (A) access to shared supercomputing facilities; (B) assistance in developing process simulations; and (C) conducting demonstrations of the benefits of smart manufacturing. (b) Grants authorized The Secretary may make grants on a competitive basis to States for establishing State programs to be used as models for supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies. (c) Application (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Criteria The Secretary shall evaluate an application for a grant under this section on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the Secretary, including— (A) the breadth of academic and private sector partners; (B) alternate sources of funding; (C) plans for dissemination of results