; (B) result in greater energy efficiency and lower environmental impacts for all American manufacturers; and (C) enhance competitiveness and strengthen the manufacturing sectors of the United States. (2) Inclusions Agency actions identified under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an assessment of previous and current actions of the Department of Energy relating to smart manufacturing; (B) the establishment of voluntary interconnection protocols and performance standards; (C) deployment of existing research results; and (D) the leveraging of existing high-performance computing infrastructure. (c) Biennial revisions Not later than 2 years after the date on which the Secretary completes the plan under subsection (a), and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall revise the plan to account for advancements in information and communication technology and manufacturing needs. (d) Report Annually until the completion of the plan under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made in developing the plan. (e) Funding The Secretary shall use unobligated funds of the Department of Energy to carry out this section. 5. Leveraging existing agency programs to assist small and medium manufacturers (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Department of Energy has existing technical assistance programs that facilitate greater economic growth through outreach to and engagement with small and medium manufacturers; (2) those technical assistance programs represent an important conduit for increasing the awareness of and providing education to small and medium manufacturers regarding the opportunities for implementing smart manufacturing