To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.

This bill would provide $12 million in annual funding from 2006 through 2010 to support research and development in the steel and aluminum industries. The legislation updates federal priorities to focus on creating advanced types of steel and developing new technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing process. For the average citizen, this bill aims to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of heavy manufacturing while supporting the long-term competitiveness of American metal production.