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NSF Technology Research Institutes Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3846
Bill 117 hr 3846, also known as the NSF Technology Research Institutes Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to establish a program within the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the creation of technology research institutes. These institutes would focus on advancing research and development in key technology areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.
The bill outlines the criteria for selecting institutions to receive funding for these research institutes, including their track record of research excellence, collaboration with industry partners, and potential for economic impact. The NSF would provide grants to these institutes to support their research activities, infrastructure development, and workforce training initiatives.
The goal of the NSF Technology Research Institutes Act is to strengthen the United States' position as a global leader in technology innovation and competitiveness. By investing in cutting-edge research and development, the bill aims to drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and address critical challenges facing society. Overall, the bill seeks to promote collaboration between academia, industry, and government to advance technology research and development in key areas of national importance. If passed, the NSF Technology Research Institutes Act has the potential to drive innovation, spur economic growth, and enhance the United States' global competitiveness in the technology sector.
The bill outlines the criteria for selecting institutions to receive funding for these research institutes, including their track record of research excellence, collaboration with industry partners, and potential for economic impact. The NSF would provide grants to these institutes to support their research activities, infrastructure development, and workforce training initiatives.
The goal of the NSF Technology Research Institutes Act is to strengthen the United States' position as a global leader in technology innovation and competitiveness. By investing in cutting-edge research and development, the bill aims to drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and address critical challenges facing society. Overall, the bill seeks to promote collaboration between academia, industry, and government to advance technology research and development in key areas of national importance. If passed, the NSF Technology Research Institutes Act has the potential to drive innovation, spur economic growth, and enhance the United States' global competitiveness in the technology sector.
Congressional Summary of HR 3846
NSF Technology Research Institutes Act
This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to awards grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education, or consortia thereof, for the planning, establishment, and support of Technology Research Institutes in key technology areas, as determined by the NSF.
Funds awarded may be used by an institute to, among other things
- conduct fundamental research to advance innovation in a key technology area;
- conduct research involving a key technology area to solve challenges with social, economic, health, scientific, and national security implications; and
- further the development, adoption, and commercialization of innovations in key technology areas.
In making awards, the NSF shall ensure the focus areas of an institute do not substantially and unnecessarily duplicate the efforts of any other institute or any other similar effort at another federal agency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3846
Bill HR 3846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3846 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3846's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of June 11, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3846
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3846
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3846
NSF Technology Research Institutes Act
To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to create a program that plans for, establishes, and supports Technology Research Institutes, and for other purposes.
NSF Technology Research Institutes Act
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