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A bill to establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.

8/21/2024, 1:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 4904

Bill 118 s 4904, also known as the National Fab Lab Network Establishment Act, aims to create a nonprofit organization called the National Fab Lab Network. This organization will consist of a network of local digital fabrication facilities that will provide access to advanced manufacturing tools for a variety of purposes.

The main goals of the National Fab Lab Network are to promote workforce development, STEM education, invention development, business creation, personalized product production, risk mitigation, and other related purposes. By establishing this network, the bill aims to make these advanced manufacturing tools more accessible to individuals and businesses across the country.

Overall, the National Fab Lab Network Establishment Act seeks to support innovation and economic growth by providing resources and opportunities for individuals to develop their skills, create new products, and start businesses.

Current Status of Bill S 4904

Bill S 4904 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4904 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4904's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 31, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4904

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 4904

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4904

A bill to establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.

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