II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 768 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 29, 2017 Mrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes.