United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 4521 United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4521

The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 HR 4521, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of boosting American competitiveness in key technology and innovation sectors. The bill focuses on increasing investments in research and development, promoting domestic manufacturing, and enhancing the country's technological capabilities.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of the Directorate for Technology and Innovation within the National Science Foundation. This new directorate will receive significant funding to support research and development in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen supply chains for critical technologies and increase funding for programs that support domestic manufacturing. It also aims to enhance cybersecurity measures to protect American companies and institutions from cyber threats. The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of investing in technology and innovation to maintain America's competitive edge in the global economy. The bill is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring that the United States remains a leader in key technology sectors and continues to drive innovation and economic growth.

Congressional Summary of HR 4521

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.

Among other provisions, the bill

provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security;
provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation;
establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation;
extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property;
authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration;
authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region;
requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States;
imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses;
requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information;
includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education;
contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education;
modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees;
prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and
extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4521

Bill HR 4521 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2021. Bill HR 4521 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2021. Bill HR 4521's most recent activity was Message on Senate action sent to the House. as of May 5, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4521

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

202

Democrat Cosponsors

200

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4521

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAgricultural researchAlternative and renewable resourcesBiological and life sciencesCell biology and embryologyCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureGeneticsHigher educationIndustrial facilitiesManufacturingMedical ethicsMedical researchMinority educationProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResearch ethicsScience and engineering educationSmall businessSpace flight and explorationTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4521

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021National Risk Management Act of 2021Safeguarding American Innovation ActMerger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021Trade Act of 2021Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021Cyber Response and Recovery ActFacilitating Federal Employee Reskilling ActAmerican Security Drone Act of 2021Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021No TikTok on Government Devices ActMake PPE in America ActNational Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2021Strategic Competition Act of 2021Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence ActBuild America, Buy America ActSpace Preservation and Conjunction Emergency Act of 2021Taiwan Fellowship ActBuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021Advancing American AI ActPromoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021Securing America's Future ActAeronautics Innovation ActAdvancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021Supporting Early-Career Researchers ActCombating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021Sister City Transparency ActBioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021Improving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActNational Strategy to Ensure American Leadership Act of 2021Endless Frontier ActNational Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021IMPACT ActImproving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActSAFE Banking Act of 2022American Security Drone Act of 2022Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2022Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022COVID-19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2022Uyghur Human Rights Protection ActSAVE Act of 2022BLUE Pacific ActSecuring America's Vaccines for Emergencies Act of 2022Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific ActTaiwan Fellowship ActEAGLE ActTaiwan International Solidarity ActEnsuring American Global Leadership and Engagement ActTaiwan Peace and Stability ActYSEALI ActCOAST Research Act of 2021Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative ActCoastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021National Apprenticeship Act of 2022America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022America COMPETES Act of 2022To provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology.America COMPETES Act of 2022America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022American Security Drone Act of 2022Uyghur Human Rights Protection ActTaiwan Fellowship ActTaiwan International Solidarity ActTaiwan Peace and Stability ActBoosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific ActNational Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021COAST Research Act of 2021Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research Act of 2021National Apprenticeship Act of 2022Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2022COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2022SAVE Act of 2022Securing America’s Vaccines for Emergencies Act of 2022Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022American Worker and Trade Competitiveness ActEAGLE ActEnsuring American Global Leadership and Engagement ActBioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021

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