Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2015

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Congressional Summary of S 784

Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2015

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the directors of national laboratories, to establish a program meeting specified criteria under which DOE sets up microlabs located in close proximity to national laboratories and accessible to the public in order to: (1) enhance collaboration with regional research groups, such as institutions of higher education and industry groups; (2) accelerate technology transfer from national laboratories to the marketplace; and (3) promote regional workforce development through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction and training.

Current Status of Bill S 784

Bill S 784 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2015. Bill S 784 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 18, 2015.  Bill S 784's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of June 9, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 784

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 784

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Energy researchResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering educationTechnology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 784

Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2015A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories.Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2015
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