; and (I) pharmaceuticals (including necessary components of such pharmaceuticals). (3) The American supply chain is the foundation of our Nation’s economic competitiveness and is the delivery system that moves products to consumers in every State across the Nation. (4) While United States manufacturers and domestic suppliers have substantial resources, some domestic capabilities and expertise have eroded due to reliance on the global supply chain. (5) Dependable and high-quality suppliers are crucial assets to any manufacturing company since manufacturers are relied upon to get the right products to the right place at the right time to be most successful. (6) A secure and stable American supply chain is a necessary component of a prosperous manufacturing sector that contributes two trillion dollars annually to the United States economy. (7) United States manufacturers are a substantial source of high-quality employment in the United States, at roughly nine percent of the workforce. (8) United States manufacturers are a substantial driver of innovation, responsible for more than two-thirds of private sector research and development and receiving more than 90 percent of new patents. (9) United States manufacturers are essential to ensuring our national defense and homeland security, as they provide the tools, equipment, systems, and protective gear for our military and first responders. (10) Manufacturers must consider supply chain risks and potential disruptions in their business decisions, though many times supplier selection is driven by fixed production costs and other primary factors. (11) A more robust and resilient American supply chain is integral to the success and growth of the United States economy and to businesses across every State, and improvements in the supply chain will drive affordability, sustainability, and availability of products for the Nation. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) such a national commission on critical supply chains will provide expert knowledge,