Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee
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Endless Frontier Act This bill establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The goals of the directorate shall be, among other things, the strengthening of U.S. leadership in critical technologies through basic research in key technology focus areas, such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and advanced manufacturing, and the commercialization of those technologies to businesses in the United States. The bill gives the NSF the authority to provide for the widest practicable and appropriate dissemination of information within the United States concerning the NSF’s activities and the results of those activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. The bill extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
AbortionAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsArctic and polar regionsAsiaAustraliaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCanadaChinaCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of CommerceDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsFinlandFishesForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHong KongHuman rightsIcelandIndian social and development programsIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJapanLabor standardsManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMaterialsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMinority educationMinority employmentMultilateral development programsNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNoise pollutionNorwayNuclear powerOceaniaOlympic gamesPeace CorpsPerformance measurementPhilippinesPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSanctionsScience and engineering educationSmall businessSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationStudent aid and college costsSwedenTariffsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismThailandTibetTransportation safety and securityUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVirginiaVocational and technical educationWater use and supply
Endless Frontier Act
USA117th CongressHR-2731| House
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Endless Frontier Act This bill establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) and establishes various programs and activities. The goals of the directorate shall be, among other things, the strengthening of U.S. leadership in critical technologies through basic research in key technology focus areas, such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and advanced manufacturing, and the commercialization of those technologies to businesses in the United States. The bill gives the NSF the authority to provide for the widest practicable and appropriate dissemination of information within the United States concerning the NSF’s activities and the results of those activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall annually develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. The Department of Commerce shall (1) establish a supply chain resiliency and crisis response program to address supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries, (2) designate regional technology hubs to facilitate activities that support regional economic development that diffuses innovation around the United States, and (3) award grants to facilitate development and implementation of comprehensive regional technology strategies. The bill extends through FY2026 the Manufacturing USA Program and expands such program to support innovation and growth in domestic manufacturing.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee
AbortionAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsArctic and polar regionsAsiaAustraliaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCanadaChinaCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of CommerceDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsFinlandFishesForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHong KongHuman rightsIcelandIndian social and development programsIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJapanLabor standardsManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMaterialsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMinority educationMinority employmentMultilateral development programsNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNoise pollutionNorwayNuclear powerOceaniaOlympic gamesPeace CorpsPerformance measurementPhilippinesPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSanctionsScience and engineering educationSmall businessSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSpace flight and explorationStudent aid and college costsSwedenTariffsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismThailandTibetTransportation safety and securityUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVirginiaVocational and technical educationWater use and supply