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MAKERS Act

USA118th CongressHR-2475| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2023
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education for researching and developing makerspaces to grow the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Makerspaces are community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge for prototyping or creating physical goods and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures. When awarding the grants, the NSF must prioritize certain recipients, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) those that partner with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2518
MAKERS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6137
MAKERS Act
Apr 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2518
    MAKERS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6137
    MAKERS Act


  • April 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

MAKERS Act

USA118th CongressHR-2475| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2023
Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education for researching and developing makerspaces to grow the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Makerspaces are community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge for prototyping or creating physical goods and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures. When awarding the grants, the NSF must prioritize certain recipients, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) those that partner with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2518
MAKERS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6137
MAKERS Act
Apr 3, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2518
    MAKERS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6137
    MAKERS Act


  • April 3, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted