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Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023

1/25/2024, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 2977

Bill 118 s 2977, also known as the Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023, aims to enhance the research capabilities of the United States by providing additional funding and resources to various research institutions and organizations. The bill focuses on increasing funding for scientific research in key areas such as healthcare, technology, and environmental sustainability.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new grant program that will provide funding to universities, research institutions, and other organizations to support research projects in areas of national importance. This program aims to encourage collaboration between different research institutions and promote innovation in key research areas.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for existing research programs, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). This increased funding will allow these agencies to support more research projects and provide additional resources to researchers across the country. Overall, the Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the United States’ position as a global leader in scientific research by providing the necessary funding and resources to support innovative research projects in key areas of national importance.

Congressional Summary of S 2977

Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the institutional challenges and barriers that hinder historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from achieving, and the feasibility of HBCUs achieving, classification as an R1 institution. R1 institution means an institution classified as an R1 doctoral university according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education framework.

Current Status of Bill S 2977

Bill S 2977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2977 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill S 2977's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2977

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2977

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2977

Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023
Increase America’s Research Capacity Act of 2023
A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Comptroller General of the United States to study the feasibility of Historically Black Colleges and Universities achieving a certain classification.

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