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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3837| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2019
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Don Young (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019 This bill establishes the National Fab Lab Network as a federally chartered corporation. A fab lab is a digital fabrication facility with the capabilities necessary to create form and function from digital designs. The bill requires the National Fab Lab Network to (1) endeavor to establish at least one fab lab in each congressional district and additional labs according to local demand, (2) link fab labs into a national network and promote their further expansion across the country, (3) serve as a training and operating resource for fab labs and their leaders and mentors, (4) maintain a national registry of fab labs, and (5) provide standards and protocols for connecting fab labs.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2195
Introduced in Senate
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2195
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-2195: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3837| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2019
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019 This bill establishes the National Fab Lab Network as a federally chartered corporation. A fab lab is a digital fabrication facility with the capabilities necessary to create form and function from digital designs. The bill requires the National Fab Lab Network to (1) endeavor to establish at least one fab lab in each congressional district and additional labs according to local demand, (2) link fab labs into a national network and promote their further expansion across the country, (3) serve as a training and operating resource for fab labs and their leaders and mentors, (4) maintain a national registry of fab labs, and (5) provide standards and protocols for connecting fab labs.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2195
Introduced in Senate
Aug 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • July 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2195
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Don Young (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-2195: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsDigital mediaFederally chartered organizationsManufacturingProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch and development