Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015
1/11/2023, 1:28 PMCongressional Summary of HR 591
Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015
Directs the President to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Program to advance societal well-being, national security, and economic productivity and competitiveness through:
- advancing areas of research at the intersection of the biological, physical, and information sciences and engineering;
- supporting social science research that advances the field of engineering biology and contributes to the adoption of new products, processes, and technologies;
- expanding the number of researchers, educators, and students with engineering biology training;
- accelerating the translation and commercialization of engineering biology research and development by the private sector; and
- improving the interagency planning and coordination of federal government activities related to engineering biology.
Directs the President to designate an interagency committee on engineering biology to oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program.
Requires the President to designate an advisory committee on engineering biology research and development to assess the progress being made in implementing the Program.
Directs the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies to convene a workshop to review the ethical, legal, environmental, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research and development.
Requires the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out specified research activities as part of the Program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 591
Bill HR 591 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2015. Bill HR 591 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2015. Bill HR 591's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. as of February 19, 2015Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 591
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 591
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesAviation and airportsBiological and life sciencesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureHigher educationManufacturingMinority educationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationSmall businessSpace flight and explorationTechnology transfer and commercializationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 591
Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015To provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology.Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015Comments
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