Gwendolyn Woods

The bill "To amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to reauthorize the regional innovation program, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8866 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 15, 2026, seeks to update and extend the regional innovation program established by the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980. The specific provisions and additional directives outlined in the bill's text lists would aim to enhance innovation through regional initiatives, though further details would need to be reviewed within the official PDF version of the bill.

The bill, designated as H.R. 8742 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 12, 2026, aims to mandate training for Department of Homeland Security personnel regarding tribes. The specific directives beyond this training requirement are not provided in the context.