United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1260 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

Congressional Summary of S 1260

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 S 1260

Bill S 1260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2021. Bill S 1260 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2021. Bill S 1260's most recent activity was Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499) as of June 8, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1260

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsArctic and polar regionsAsiaAustraliaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCanadaChinaCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of CommerceDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsFinlandFishesForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHong KongHuman rightsIcelandIndian social and development programsIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJapanLabor standardsManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMaterialsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMinority educationMinority employmentMultilateral development programsNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNoise pollutionNorwayNuclear powerOceaniaOlympic gamesPeace CorpsPerformance measurementPhilippinesPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSanctionsScience and engineering educationSmall businessSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellitesStudent aid and college costsSwedenTariffsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismThailandTibetTransportation safety and securityU.S. and foreign investmentsUnited NationsVirginiaVocational and technical educationWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1260

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021A bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes.SPACE ActNational Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2021Aeronautics Innovation ActNational Strategy to Ensure American Leadership Act of 2021National SEAL Act of 2021Supporting Early-Career Researchers ActAdvancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021Improving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActIMPACT ActSister City Transparency ActShark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021Space Preservation and Conjunction Emergency Act of 2021Endless Frontier ActNational SEAL Act of 2021Endless Frontier ActNational Strategy to Ensure American Leadership Act of 2021BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021Taiwan Fellowship ActCombating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021Sister City Transparency ActIMPACT ActImproving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActAdvancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021Aeronautics Innovation ActSafeguarding American Innovation ActNational Risk Management Act of 2021No TikTok on Government Devices ActAmerican Security Drone Act of 2021Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021Advancing American AI ActMake PPE in America ActBuild America, Buy America ActNational Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2021SPACE Act of 2021Space Preservation and Conjunction Emergency Act of 2021Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021Trade Act of 2021Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021Securing America’s Future ActEndless Frontier ActTrade Act of 2021Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021Safeguarding American Innovation ActNational Risk Management Act of 2021No TikTok on Government Devices ActAmerican Security Drone Act of 2021Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling ActCyber Response and Recovery ActAdvancing American AI ActMake PPE in America ActBuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021Build America, Buy America ActSecuring America's Future ActTaiwan Fellowship ActPromoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021Countering Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence ActStrategic Competition Act of 2021Endless Frontier ActUnited States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021Aeronautics Innovation ActNational Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2021SPACE ActSpace Preservation and Conjunction Emergency Act of 2021Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021Sister City Transparency ActIMPACT ActImproving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActNational SEAL Act of 2021National Strategy to Ensure American Leadership Act of 2021Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act

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