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RISE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4286| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act of 2020 or the RISE Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support may be used to provide supplemental funding to extend the duration of a grant to a research institution, national laboratory, or individual that was awarded prior to the enactment of this bill, or to expand the purposes of such a grant as specified; provide supplemental funding through existing competitively awarded cooperative agreements and contracts to cover the increased costs of construction of scientific facilities and equipment that have been delayed because of COVID-19; and award grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education to conduct research on the behavioral, social, or economic effects of COVID-19 and the responses to the disease or on the effectiveness of such responses. Agencies must provide the support as rapidly as possible. Provided funds shall remain available for expenditure for up to two years.

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8806
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-332.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8806
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-332.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7308: RISE Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesCardiovascular and respiratory healthDefense spendingDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the InteriorEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNuclear powerOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

RISE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4286| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act of 2020 or the RISE Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support may be used to provide supplemental funding to extend the duration of a grant to a research institution, national laboratory, or individual that was awarded prior to the enactment of this bill, or to expand the purposes of such a grant as specified; provide supplemental funding through existing competitively awarded cooperative agreements and contracts to cover the increased costs of construction of scientific facilities and equipment that have been delayed because of COVID-19; and award grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education to conduct research on the behavioral, social, or economic effects of COVID-19 and the responses to the disease or on the effectiveness of such responses. Agencies must provide the support as rapidly as possible. Provided funds shall remain available for expenditure for up to two years.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8806
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-332.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8806
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-332.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7308: RISE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCardiovascular and respiratory healthDefense spendingDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the InteriorEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNuclear powerOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and development