Text of S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 — Congressional Record, Senate
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Congressional Record, Senate, pages S4049 and S4050, June 10, 2021. The page lists committees authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 10, 2021, including the Committee on Armed Services at 9:30 a.m. and the Committee on Finance at 10 a.m., to conduct hearings. Under Endless Frontier Act, it prints the short title, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, and a table of contents. The table of contents begins with Division A, CHIPS and O-RAN 5G Emergency Appropriations, and Division B, Endless Frontier Act, and lists titles including Space Matters.
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June 10, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4049
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND Sec. 2102. Directorate establishment and TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS
FORESTRY purpose. Sec. 2501. Strategy and report on economic
The Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Sec. 2103. Personnel management. security, science, research, and
trition, and Forestry is authorized to Sec. 2104. Innovation centers. innovation to support the na-
Sec. 2105. Transition of NSF programs. tional security strategy.
meet during the session of the Senate Sec. 2106. Providing scholarships, fellow-
on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 11:45 Sec. 2502. Person or entity of concern prohi-
ships, and other student sup- bition.
a.m., to conduct a hearing. port. Sec. 2503. Study on emerging science and
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Sec. 2107. Research and development. technology challenges faced by
The Committee on Armed Services is Sec. 2108. Test beds. the United States and rec-
authorized to meet during the session Sec. 2109. Academic technology transfer. ommendations to address them.
Sec. 2110. Capacity-building program for de- Sec. 2504. Report on global semiconductor
of the Senate on Thursday, June 10, veloping universities. shortage.
2021, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. Sec. 2111. Technical assistance. Sec. 2505. Supply chain resiliency program.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Sec. 2112. Coordination of activities. Sec. 2506. Semiconductor incentives.
The Committee on Finance is author- Sec. 2113. Reporting requirements. Sec. 2507. Research Investment to Spark the
ized to meet during the session of the Sec. 2114. Hands-on learning program. Economy Act.
Senate on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 10 Sec. 2115. Intellectual property protection. Sec. 2508. Office of Manufacturing and Indus-
Sec. 2116. Authorization of appropriations trial Innovation Policy.
a.m., to conduct a hearing.
for the Foundation. Sec. 2509. Telecommunications Workforce
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Sec. 2117. Authorization of appropriations Training Grant Program.
The Committee on Foreign Relations for the Department of Energy. Sec. 2510. Country Of Origin Labeling Online
is authorized to meet during the ses- Sec. 2118. Authorization of appropriations Act.
sion of the Senate on Thursday, June for the Defense Advanced Re- Sec. 2511. Country of origin labeling for king
10, 2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hear- search Projects Agency. crab and tanner crab.
TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND Sec. 2512. Internet exchanges and submarine
ing.
GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES cables.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, Sec. 2513. Study of sister city partnerships
AND PENSIONS Sec. 2201. Chief Diversity Officer of the NSF.
operating within the United
The Committee on Health, Edu- Sec. 2202. Programs to address the STEM
States involving foreign com-
workforce.
cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- Sec. 2203. Emerging research institution
munities in countries with sig-
ized to meet during the session of the nificant public sector corrup-
pilot program.
Senate on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 10 tion.
Sec. 2204. Personnel management authori-
Sec. 2514. Prohibition on transfer, assign-
a.m., to conduct a hearing. ties for the Foundation.
ment, or disposition of con-
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND Sec. 2205. Advanced Technological Manufac-
struction permits and station
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS turing Act.
licenses to entities subject to
The Committee on Homeland Secu- Sec. 2206. Intramural emerging institutions
undue influence by the Chinese
pilot program.
rity and Governmental Affairs is au- Sec. 2207. Public-private partnerships.
Communist Party or the Gov-
thorized to meet during the session of ernment of the People’s Repub-
Sec. 2208. AI Scholarship-for-Service Act.
the Senate on Thursday, June 10, 2021, lic of China.
Sec. 2209. Geographic diversity. Sec. 2515. Limitation on nuclear cooperation
at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on Sec. 2210. Rural STEM Education Act. with the People’s Republic of
nominations. Sec. 2211. Quantum Network Infrastructure China.
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY and Workforce Development Sec. 2516. Certification.
Act. Sec. 2517. Fairness and due process in stand-
The Committee on the Judiciary is Sec. 2212. Supporting Early-Career Re-
authorized to meet during the session ards-setting bodies.
searchers Act. Sec. 2518. Shark fin sales elimination.
of the Senate on Thursday, June 10, Sec. 2213. Advancing Precision Agriculture Sec. 2519. Sense of Congress on forced labor.
2021, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on Capabilities Act. Sec. 2520. Open network architecture.
nominations. Sec. 2214. Critical minerals mining research. Sec. 2521. Combatting sexual harassment in
f Sec. 2215. Caregiver policies. science.
Sec. 2216. Presidential awards. Sec. 2522. National Science Corps.
ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT Sec. 2217. Bioeconomy Research and Devel- Sec. 2523. Annual report on foreign research.
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Senate opment Act of 2021. Sec. 2524. Accelerating unmanned maritime
Sec. 2218. Microgravity utilization policy. systems research.
passed S. 1260, as follows:
Sec. 2525. Foundation funding to institu-
S. 1260 TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY tions hosting or supporting
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Sec. 2301. National Science Foundation re- Confucius Institutes.
resentatives of the United States of America in search security. Sec. 2526. Supporting documents.
Congress assembled, Sec. 2302. Research security and integrity Sec. 2527. BASIC Research.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. information sharing analysis Sec. 2528. Foundation for Energy Security
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as organization. and Innovation.
the ‘‘United States Innovation and Competi- Sec. 2303. Foreign government talent re- TITLE VI—SPACE MATTERS
tion Act of 2021’’. cruitment program prohibition. Subtitle A—SPACE Act
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 2304. Additional requirements for Direc- Sec. 2601. Short title.
tents for this Act is as follows: torate research security. Sec. 2602. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2305. Protecting research from cyber Sec. 2603. Definitions.
theft. Sec. 2604. Space situational awareness data,
DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G
Sec. 2306. International standards develop- information, and services: pro-
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS
ment. vision to non-United States
Sec. 1001. Table of contents. Sec. 2307. Research funds accounting.
Sec. 1002. Creating Helpful Incentives to Government entities.
Sec. 2308. Plan with respect to sensitive or Sec. 2605. Centers of Excellence for Space
Produce Semiconductors controlled information and
(CHIPS) for America Fund. Situational Awareness.
background screening.
Sec. 1003. Appropriations for wireless supply
TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION
chain innovation.
CAPACITY Subtitle B—National Aeronautics and Space
DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT Administration Authorization Act
Sec. 2401. Regional technology hubs.
Sec. 2001. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2402. Manufacturing USA Program. Sec. 2611. Short title.
Sec. 2002. Definitions. Sec. 2403. Establishment of expansion Sec. 2612. Definitions.
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Sec. 2003. Sense of Congress. awards program in Hollings
Sec. 2004. Interagency working group. PART I—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
Manufacturing Extension Part-
Sec. 2005. Key technology focus areas. Sec. 2613. Authorization of appropriations.
nership and authorization of ap-
propriations for the Partner- PART II—HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AND
TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND ship. EXPLORATION
INNOVATION Sec. 2404. National Manufacturing Advisory Sec. 2614. Competitiveness within the
Sec. 2101. Definitions. Council. human landing system pro-
gram.
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S4050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 10, 2021
Sec. 2615. Space launch system configura- Sec. 2662. STEM education engagement ac- Sec. 3115. Strategy for advanced and reliable
tions. tivities. energy infrastructure.
Sec. 2616. Advanced spacesuits. Sec. 2663. Skilled technical education out- Sec. 3116. Report on the People’s Republic of
Sec. 2617. Acquisition of domestic space reach program. China’s investments in foreign
transportation and logistics re- Sec. 2664. National space grant college and energy development.
supply services. fellowship program. Subtitle C—Digital Technology and
Sec. 2618. Rocket engine test infrastructure. PART VII—WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE Connectivity
Sec. 2619. Pearl River maintenance.
Sec. 2665. Appointment and compensation Sec. 3121. Sense of Congress on digital tech-
Sec. 2620. Value of International Space Sta-
pilot program. nology issues.
tion and capabilities in low- Sec. 2666. Establishment of multi-institu-
Earth orbit. Sec. 3122. Digital connectivity and cyberse-
tion consortia. curity partnership.
Sec. 2621. Extension and modification relat- Sec. 2667. Expedited access to technical tal-
ing to International Space Sta- Sec. 3123. Strategy for digital investment by
ent and expertise. United States International De-
tion. Sec. 2668. Report on industrial base for civil
Sec. 2622. Department of Defense activities velopment Finance Corpora-
space missions and operations. tion.
on International Space Station. Sec. 2669. Separations and retirement incen-
Sec. 2623. Commercial development in low- Subtitle D—Countering Chinese Communist
tives.
Earth orbit. Party Malign Influence
Sec. 2670. Confidentiality of medical quality
Sec. 2624. Maintaining a national laboratory assurance records. Sec. 3131. Short title.
in space. Sec. 3132. Authorization of appropriations
Sec. 2625. International Space Station na- for countering Chinese Influ-
tional laboratory; property ence Fund.
PART VIII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
rights in inventions. Sec. 3133. Findings on Chinese information
Sec. 2626. Data first produced during non- Sec. 2671. Contracting authority.
warfare and malign influence
NASA scientific use of the ISS Sec. 2672. Authority for transaction proto-
operations.
national laboratory. type projects and follow-on pro-
Sec. 3134. Authorization of appropriations
Sec. 2627. Payments received for commercial duction contracts.
for the Fulbright-Hays Pro-
space-enabled production on Sec. 2673. Protection of data and informa-
gram.
the ISS. tion from public disclosure.
Sec. 3135. Sense of Congress condemning
Sec. 2628. Stepping stone approach to explo- Sec. 2674. Physical security modernization.
Sec. 2675. Lease of non-excess property. anti-Asian racism and discrimi-
ration. nation.
Sec. 2676. Cybersecurity.
Sec. 2629. Technical amendments relating to Sec. 3136. Supporting independent media and
Sec. 2677. Limitation on cooperation with
Artemis missions. countering disinformation.
the People’s Republic of China.
PART III—SCIENCE Sec. 2678. Consideration of issues related to Sec. 3137. Global engagement center.
Sec. 2631. Science priorities. contracting with entities re- Sec. 3138. Review by Committee on Foreign
Sec. 2632. Lunar discovery program. ceiving assistance from or af- Investment in the United
Sec. 2633. Search for life. filiated with the People’s Re- States of certain foreign gifts
Sec. 2634. James Webb Space Telescope. public of China. to and contracts with institu-
Sec. 2635. Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele- Sec. 2679. Small satellite launch services tions of higher education.
scope. program. Sec. 3139. Post-employment restrictions on
Sec. 2636. Study on satellite servicing for Sec. 2680. 21st century space launch infra- Senate-confirmed officials at
science missions. structure. the Department of State.
Sec. 2637. Earth science missions and pro- Sec. 2681. Missions of national need. Sec. 3140. Sense of Congress on prioritizing
grams. Sec. 2682. Drinking water well replacement nomination of qualified ambas-
Sec. 2638. Life science and physical science for Chincoteague, Virginia. sadors to ensure proper diplo-
research. Sec. 2683. Passenger carrier use. matic positioning to counter
Sec. 2639. Science missions to Mars. Sec. 2684. Use of commercial near-space bal- Chinese influence.
Sec. 2640. Planetary Defense Coordination loons. Sec. 3141. China Censorship Monitor and Ac-
Office. Sec. 2685. President’s Space Advisory Board. tion Group.
Sec. 2641. Suborbital science flights. Sec. 2686. Initiative on technologies for TITLE II—INVESTING IN ALLIANCES AND
Sec. 2642. Earth science data and observa- noise and emissions reductions. PARTNERSHIPS
tions. Sec. 2687. Remediation of sites contami-
Sec. 2643. Sense of Congress on small sat- nated with trichloroethylene.
ellite science. Sec. 2688. Review on preference for domestic Subtitle A—Strategic and Diplomatic
Sec. 2644. Sense of Congress on commercial suppliers. Matters
space services. Sec. 2689. Report on use of commercial Sec. 3201. Appropriate committees of Con-
Sec. 2645. Procedures for identifying and ad- spaceports licensed by the Fed- gress defined.
dressing alleged violations of eral Aviation Administration. Sec. 3202. United States commitment and
scientific integrity policy. Sec. 2690. Active orbital debris mitigation. support for allies and partners
PART IV—AERONAUTICS Sec. 2691. Study on commercial communica- in the Indo-Pacific.
tions services. Sec. 3203. Sense of Congress on cooperation
Sec. 2646. Short title.
Sec. 2647. Definitions. DIVISION C—STRATEGIC COMPETITION with the Quad.
Sec. 2648. Experimental aircraft projects. ACT OF 2021 Sec. 3204. Establishment of Quad Intra-Par-
Sec. 2649. Unmanned aircraft systems. Sec. 3001. Short title; table of contents. liamentary Working Group.
Sec. 2650. 21st Century Aeronautics Capabili- Sec. 3002. Findings. Sec. 3205. Statement of policy on coopera-
ties Initiative. Sec. 3003. Definitions. tion with ASEAN.
Sec. 2651. Sense of Congress on on-demand Sec. 3004. Statement of policy. Sec. 3206. Sense of Congress on enhancing
air transportation. Sec. 3005. Sense of Congress. United States–ASEAN coopera-
Sec. 2652. Sense of Congress on hypersonic Sec. 3006. Rules of construction. tion on technology issues with
technology research. TITLE I—INVESTING IN A COMPETITIVE respect to the People’s Republic
PART V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY FUTURE of China.
Subtitle A—Science and Technology Sec. 3207. Report on Chinese influence in
Sec. 2653. Space Technology Mission Direc- international organizations.
torate. Sec. 3101. Authorization to assist United Sec. 3208. Regulatory exchanges with allies
Sec. 2654. Flight opportunities program. States companies with global and partners.
Sec. 2655. Small Spacecraft Technology Pro- supply chain diversification and Sec. 3209. Technology partnership office at
gram. management. the Department of State.
Sec. 2656. Nuclear propulsion technology. Subtitle B—Global Infrastructure and Sec. 3210. United States representation in
Sec. 2657. Mars-forward technologies. Energy Development standards-setting bodies.
Sec. 2658. Prioritization of low-enriched ura- Sec. 3211. Sense of Congress on centrality of
Sec. 3111. Appropriate committees of Con-
nium technology.
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gress defined. sanctions and other restrictions
Sec. 2659. Sense of Congress on next-genera- to strategic competition with
Sec. 3112. Sense of Congress on international
tion communications tech- China.
quality infrastructure invest-
nology. Sec. 3212. Sense of Congress on negotiations
ment standards.
Sec. 2660. Lunar surface technologies.
Sec. 3113. United States support for infra- with G7 and G20 countries.
PART VI—STEM ENGAGEMENT structure. Sec. 3213. Enhancing the United States-Tai-
Sec. 2661. Sense of Congress. Sec. 3114. Infrastructure Transaction and wan partnership.
Assistance Network.
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June 10, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4051
Sec. 3214. Taiwan Fellowship Program. Sec. 3234. Statement of policy regarding uni- PART VI—ARCTIC REGION
Sec. 3215. Treatment of Taiwan government. versal implementation of Sec. 3285. Arctic diplomacy.
Sec. 3216. Taiwan symbols of sovereignty. United Nations sanctions on PART VII—OCEANIA
Sec. 3217. Report on origins of the COVID–19 North Korea.
pandemic. Sec. 3235. Limitation on assistance to coun- Sec. 3291. Statement of policy on United
Sec. 3218. Enhancement of diplomatic sup- tries hosting Chinese military States engagement in Oceania.
port and economic engagement installations. Sec. 3292. Oceania strategic roadmap.
with Pacific island countries. Sec. 3293. Review of USAID programming in
Subtitle C—Regional Strategies to Counter Oceania.
Sec. 3219. Increasing Department of State the People’s Republic of China
personnel and resources de- Sec. 3294. Oceania Security Dialogue.
voted to the Indo-Pacific. Sec. 3241. Statement of policy on coopera- Sec. 3295. Report on countering illegal, unre-
Sec. 3219A. Advancing United States leader- tion with allies and partners ported, and unregulated fishing
ship in the United Nations Sys- around the world with respect in Oceania.
tem. to the People’s Republic of Sec. 3296. Oceania Peace Corps partnerships.
Sec. 3219B. Asia Reassurance Initiative Act China. TITLE III—INVESTING IN OUR VALUES
of 2018. PART I—WESTERN HEMISPHERE Sec. 3301. Authorization of appropriations
Sec. 3219C. Statement of policy on need for Sec. 3245. Sense of Congress regarding for promotion of democracy in
reciprocity in the relationship United States-Canada relations. Hong Kong.
between the United States and Sec. 3246. Sense of Congress regarding the Sec. 3302. Imposition of sanctions relating to
the People’s Republic of China. Government of the People’s Re- forced labor in the Xinjiang
Sec. 3219D. Opposition to provision of assist- public of China’s arbitrary im- Uyghur Autonomous Region.
ance to People’s Republic of prisonment of Canadian citi- Sec. 3303. Imposition of sanctions with re-
China by Asian Development zens. spect to systematic rape, coer-
Bank. Sec. 3247. Strategy to enhance cooperation cive abortion, forced steriliza-
Sec. 3219E. Opposition to provision of assist- with Canada. tion, or involuntary contracep-
ance to People’s Republic of Sec. 3248. Strategy to strengthen economic tive implantation in the
China by International Bank competitiveness, governance, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous
for Reconstruction and Devel- human rights, and the rule of Region.
opment. law in Latin America and the Sec. 3304. Report on corrupt activities of
Sec. 3219F. United States policy on Chinese Caribbean. senior officials of Government
and Russian government efforts Sec. 3249. Engagement in international orga- of the People’s Republic of
to undermine the United Na- nizations and the defense sector China.
tions Security Council action in Latin America and the Car- Sec. 3305. Removal of members of the United
on human rights. ibbean. Nations Human Rights Council
Sec. 3219G. Deterring PRC use of force Sec. 3250. Addressing China’s sovereign lend- that commit human rights
against Taiwan. ing practices in Latin America abuses.
Sec. 3219H. Strategy to respond to sharp and the Caribbean. Sec. 3306. Policy with respect to Tibet.
power operations targeting Tai- Sec. 3251. Defense cooperation in Latin Sec. 3307. United States policy and inter-
wan. America and the Caribbean. national engagement on the
Sec. 3219I. Study and report on bilateral ef- Sec. 3252. Engagement with civil society in succession or reincarnation of
forts to address Chinese Latin America and the Carib- the Dalai Lama and religious
fentanyl trafficking. bean regarding accountability, freedom of Tibetan Buddhists.
Sec. 3219J. Investment, trade, and develop- human rights, and the risks of Sec. 3308. Sense of Congress on treatment of
ment in Africa and Latin Amer- pervasive surveillance tech- Uyghurs and other ethnic mi-
ica and the Caribbean. nologies. norities in the Xinjiang Uyghur
Sec. 3219K. Facilitation of increased equity PART II—TRANSATLANTIC ALLIANCE Autonomous Region.
investments under the Better Sec. 3255. Sense of Congress on the Trans- Sec. 3309. Development and deployment of
Utilization of Investments atlantic alliance. internet freedom and Great
Leading to Development Act of Sec. 3256. Strategy to enhance transatlantic Firewall circumvention tools
2018. cooperation with respect to the for the people of Hong Kong.
Subtitle B—International Security Matters People’s Republic of China. Sec. 3310. Enhancing transparency on inter-
Sec. 3221. Definitions. Sec. 3257. Enhancing Transatlantic coopera- national agreements and non-
Sec. 3222. Findings. tion on promoting private sec- binding instruments.
Sec. 3223. Sense of Congress regarding bol- tor finance. Sec. 3311. Authorization of appropriations
stering security partnerships in Sec. 3258. Report and briefing on coopera- for protecting human rights in
the Indo-Pacific. tion between China and Iran the People’s Republic of China.
Sec. 3224. Statement of policy. and between China and Russia. Sec. 3312. Diplomatic boycott of the XXIV
Sec. 3225. Foreign military financing in the Sec. 3259. Promoting responsible develop- Olympic Winter Games and the
Indo-Pacific and authorization ment alternatives to the belt XIII Paralympic Winter Games.
of appropriations for Southeast and road initiative. Sec. 3313. Repeal of sunset applicable to au-
Asia maritime security pro- thority under Global
PART III—SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA
grams and diplomatic outreach Magnitsky Human Rights Ac-
Sec. 3261. Sense of Congress on South and countability Act.
activities. Central Asia.
Sec. 3226. Foreign military financing com- Sec. 3262. Strategy to enhance cooperation TITLE IV—INVESTING IN OUR ECONOMIC
pact pilot program in the Indo- with South and Central Asia. STATECRAFT
Pacific. PART IV—AFRICA Sec. 3401. Findings and sense of Congress re-
Sec. 3227. Additional funding for inter- garding the PRC’s industrial
national military education Sec. 3271. Assessment of political, economic, policy.
and training in the Indo-Pa- and security activity of the Sec. 3402. Intellectual property violators
cific. People’s Republic of China in list.
Sec. 3228. Prioritizing excess defense article Africa. Sec. 3403. Government of the People’s Re-
transfers for the Indo-Pacific. Sec. 3272. Increasing the competitiveness of public of China subsidies list.
Sec. 3229. Prioritizing excess naval vessel the United States in Africa. Sec. 3404. Countering foreign corrupt prac-
transfers for the Indo-Pacific. Sec. 3273. Digital security cooperation with tices.
Sec. 3230. Statement of policy on maritime respect to Africa. Sec. 3405. Debt relief for countries eligible
freedom of operations in inter- Sec. 3274. Increasing personnel in United for assistance from the Inter-
national waterways and air- States embassies in sub-Saha- national Development Associa-
space of the Indo-Pacific and on ran Africa focused on the Peo- tion.
artificial land features in the ple’s Republic of China. Sec. 3406. Report on manner and extent to
South China Sea. Sec. 3275. Support for Young African Lead- which the Government of the
Sec. 3231. Report on capability development ers Initiative. People’s Republic of China ex-
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of Indo-Pacific allies and part- Sec. 3276. Africa broadcasting networks. ploits Hong Kong to circumvent
ners. PART V—MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA United States laws and protec-
Sec. 3232. Report on national technology and Sec. 3281. Strategy to counter Chinese influ- tions.
industrial base. ence in, and access to, the Mid- Sec. 3407. Annual review on the presence of
Sec. 3233. Report on diplomatic outreach dle East and North Africa. Chinese companies in United
with respect to Chinese mili- Sec. 3282. Sense of Congress on Middle East States capital markets.
tary installations overseas. and North Africa engagement. Sec. 3408. Economic defense response teams.
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S4052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 10, 2021
TITLE V—ENSURING STRATEGIC Sec. 4204. Principles and policies for use of DIVISION E—MEETING THE CHINA
SECURITY artificial intelligence in Gov- CHALLENGE ACT OF 2021
Sec. 3501. Findings on strategic security and ernment. Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
arms control. Sec. 4205. Agency inventories and artificial
intelligence use cases. TITLE I—FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sec. 3502. Cooperation on a strategic nuclear
Sec. 4206. Rapid pilot, deployment and scale Sec. 5101. Findings on transparency and dis-
dialogue.
Sec. 3503. Report on United States efforts to of applied artificial intelligence closure; sense of Congress.
engage the People’s Republic of capabilities to demonstrate Sec. 5102. Establishment of interagency task
modernization activities re- force to address Chinese market
China on nuclear issues and
lated to use cases. manipulation in the United
ballistic missile issues.
Sec. 4207. Enabling entrepreneurs and agen- States.
Sec. 3504. Countering the People’s Republic
cy missions. Sec. 5103. Expansion of study and strategy
of China’s proliferation of bal-
listic missiles and nuclear tech- Subtitle B—Cyber Response and Recovery on money laundering by the
nology to the Middle East. Sec. 4251. Short title. People’s Republic of China to
Sec. 4252. Declaration of a significant inci- include risks of contributing to
DIVISION D—HOMELAND SECURITY AND corruption.
dent.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Sec. 5104. Statement of policy to encourage
PROVISIONS TITLE III—PERSONNEL
the development of a corporate
Sec. 4001. Short title; table of contents. Subtitle A—Facilitating Federal Employee
code of conduct for countering
Reskilling
TITLE I—ENSURING DOMESTIC malign influence in the private
Sec. 4301. Short title. sector.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Sec. 4302. Reskilling Federal employees.
TITLE II—PROTECTING UNITED STATES
Subtitle B—Federal Rotational Cyber
NATIONAL SECURITY
Subtitle A—Build America, Buy America Workforce Program
Sec. 4101. Short title. Sec. 4351. Short title.
Sec. 4352. Definitions. Subtitle A—Sanctions With Respect to
PART I—BUY AMERICA SOURCING Sec. 4353. Rotational cyber workforce posi-
REQUIREMENTS People’s Republic of China
tions.
Sec. 4111. Findings. Sec. 4354. Rotational cyber workforce pro- Sec. 5201. Definitions.
Sec. 4112. Definitions. gram. Sec. 5202. Use of sanctions authorities with
Sec. 4113. Identification of deficient pro- Sec. 4355. Reporting by GAO. respect to the People’s Republic
grams. Sec. 4356. Sunset. of China.
Sec. 4114. Application of Buy America pref- TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS Sec. 5203. Imposition of sanctions with re-
erence. Subtitle A—Ensuring Security of Unmanned spect to activities of the Peo-
Sec. 4115. OMB guidance and standards. Aircraft Systems ple’s Republic of China under-
Sec. 4116. Technical assistance partnership mining cybersecurity, including
Sec. 4401. Short title.
and consultation supporting cyber attacks on United States
Sec. 4402. Definitions.
Department of Transportation Sec. 4403. Prohibition on procurement of Government or private sector
Buy America requirements. covered unmanned aircraft sys- networks.
Sec. 4117. Application. tems from covered foreign enti- Sec. 5204. Imposition of sanctions with re-
ties. spect to theft of trade secrets of
PART II—MAKE IT IN AMERICA
Sec. 4404. Prohibition on operation of cov- United States persons.
Sec. 4121. Regulations relating to Buy Amer- Sec. 5205. Implementation; penalties.
ered unmanned aircraft sys-
ican Act. Sec. 5206. Exceptions.
tems from covered foreign enti-
Sec. 4122. Amendments relating to Buy
ties. Subtitle B—Export Control Review And
American Act.
Sec. 4405. Prohibition on use of Federal Other Matters
Sec. 4123. Made in America Office.
funds for purchases and oper- Sec. 5211. Review and controls on export of
Sec. 4124. Hollings Manufacturing Extension
ation of covered unmanned air- items with critical capabilities
Partnership activities.
craft systems from covered for- to enable human rights abuses.
Sec. 4125. United States obligations under
eign entities. Sec. 5212. Prohibition on reviews by Com-
international agreements. Sec. 4406. Prohibition on use of Government-
Sec. 4126. Definitions. mittee on Foreign Investment
issued Purchase Cards to pur- in the United States of certain
Sec. 4127. Prospective amendments to inter-
chase covered unmanned air- foreign gifts to and contracts
nal cross-references.
craft systems from covered for- with institutions of higher edu-
Subtitle B—BuyAmerican.gov eign entities. cation.
Sec. 4131. Short title. Sec. 4407. Management of existing inven-
Sec. 5213. Conforming amendments to Treas-
Sec. 4132. Definitions. tories of covered unmanned air-
ury positions established by
Sec. 4133. Sense of Congress on buying craft systems from covered for-
Foreign Investment Risk Re-
American. eign entities.
Sec. 4408. Comptroller General report. view Modernization Act of 2018.
Sec. 4134. Assessment of impact of free trade
agreements. Sec. 4409. Government-wide policy for pro- TITLE III—REPORTS
Sec. 4135. Judicious use of waivers. curement of unmanned aircraft Sec. 5301. Review of the presence of Chinese
Sec. 4136. Establishment of systems. entities in United States cap-
BuyAmerican.gov website. Sec. 4410. Study. ital markets.
Sec. 4137. Waiver Transparency and Stream- Sec. 4411. Sunset. Sec. 5302. Report on malign activity involv-
lining for contracts. Subtitle B—No TikTok on Government ing Chinese state-owned enter-
Sec. 4138. Comptroller General report. Devices prises.
Sec. 4139. Rules of construction. Sec. 4431. Short title. Sec. 5303. Report on use and applicability of
Sec. 4140. Consistency with international Sec. 4432. Prohibition on the use of TikTok. sanctions to Chinese officials
agreements. Subtitle C—National Risk Management complicit in human rights vio-
Sec. 4141. Prospective amendments to inter- Sec. 4461. Short title. lations and violations of United
nal cross-references. Sec. 4462. National risk management cycle. States sanctions with respect
Subtitle C—Make PPE in America Subtitle D—Safeguarding American to Hong Kong.
Innovation Sec. 5304. Report on domestic shortfalls of
Sec. 4151. Short title.
industrial resources, materials,
Sec. 4152. Findings. Sec. 4491. Short title.
and critical technology items
Sec. 4153. Requirement of long-term con- Sec. 4492. Definitions.
Sec. 4493. Federal Research Security Coun- essential to the national de-
tracts for domestically manu-
cil. fense.
factured personal protective
Sec. 4494. Federal grant application fraud. Sec. 5305. Report on implementation of proc-
equipment.
Sec. 4495. Restricting the acquisition of ess for exchange of information
TITLE II—CYBER AND ARTIFICIAL between Committee on Foreign
emerging technologies by cer-
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INTELLIGENCE Investment in the United
tain aliens.
Sec. 4496. Machine readable visa documents. States and allies and partners.
Sec. 4497. Certifications regarding access to Sec. 5306. Report on economic and national
Subtitle A—Advancing American AI export controlled technology in security implications of
Sec. 4201. Short title. educational and cultural ex- changes to cross-border pay-
Sec. 4202. Purpose. change programs. ment and financial messaging
Sec. 4203. Definitions. Sec. 4498. Privacy and confidentiality. systems.
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Sec. 5307. Report on development and utili- Sec. 71002. Preventing importation of sea- Sec. 74002. Supplemental reviews and report-
zation of dual-use technologies food and seafood products har- ing.
by the Government of the Peo- vested or produced using forced Sec. 74003. Extension of Generalized System
ple’s Republic of China. labor. of Preferences.
Sec. 5308. Report on currency issues with re- Subtitle B—Addressing Censorship and Subtitle B—Temporary Duty Suspensions
spect to the People’s Republic Barriers to Digital Trade and Reductions
of China.
Sec. 71011. Censorship as a trade barrier. Sec. 74011. Reference.
Sec. 5309. Report on exposure of the United
Sec. 71012. Designation of official respon- PART I—NEW DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND
States to the financial system
sible for monitoring unfair REDUCTIONS
of the People’s Republic of
trade practices of suppliers of
China. Sec. 74021. Shelled pine nuts.
information and communica-
Sec. 5310. Report on investment reciprocity Sec. 74022. Licorice extract.
tions equipment.
between the United States and Sec. 74023. Refined Carrageenan.
Sec. 71013. Negotiation of digital trade
the People’s Republic of China. Sec. 74024. Irish dairy chocolate crumb.
agreements.
DIVISION F—OTHER MATTERS Sec. 74025. Pepperoncini, preserved in vin-
Subtitle C—Protecting Innovators and egar.
Sec. 6001. Table of contents. Consumers Sec. 74026. Coconut water in PET bottles.
TITLE I—COMPETITIVENESS AND SECU- Sec. 71021. Technical and legal support for Sec. 74027. 9,11-Octadecadienoic acid.
RITY FOR EDUCATION AND MEDICAL addressing intellectual prop- Sec. 74028. Liquid galacto-oligosaccharides.
RESEARCH erty rights infringement cases. Sec. 74029. Beverage containing coconut
Subtitle A—Department of Health and Sec. 71022. Improvement of anti-counter- water.
Human Services Programs feiting measures. Sec. 74030. Animal feed additive containing
Sec. 6101. Foreign talent programs. Sec. 71023. Reports on chicken, beef, and guanidinoacetic acid.
Sec. 6102. Securing identifiable, sensitive in- other meat imports. Sec. 74031. Tungsten concentrate.
formation. Sec. 71024. Joint enforcement with allies Sec. 74032. Piperylene.
Sec. 6103. Duties of the Director. with respect to importation of Sec. 74033. Normal paraffin M (alkanes C10–
Sec. 6104. Protecting America’s biomedical goods made with stolen intel- C14).
research enterprise. lectual property. Sec. 74034. Neodymium (Nd) metal.
Sec. 6105. GAO Study. Sec. 71025. Sense of Congress and report on Sec. 74035. Praseodymium (Pr) metal.
Sec. 6106. Report on progress to address ensuring reliable supply of rare Sec. 74036. Heavy rare earth metals, dyspro-
undue foreign influence. earth minerals. sium (Dy) metal and terbium
Sec. 6107. Prohibition on funding for gain-of- Subtitle D—Ensuring a Level Playing Field (Tb) metal.
function research conducted in Sec. 71031. Report on manner and extent to Sec. 74037. Scandium crystal.
China. which the Government of the Sec. 74038. Hexafluorotitanic acid.
Subtitle B—Elementary and Secondary People’s Republic of China ex- Sec. 74039. Silica gel cat litter with tray.
Education ploits Hong Kong to circumvent Sec. 74040. Dioxosilane spherical particles
United States laws and protec- (mean particle size 0.046–0.054
Sec. 6111. Postsecondary stem pathways
tions. mm).
grants.
Sec. 6112. Improving access to elementary Sec. 71032. Assessment of overcapacity of in- Sec. 74041. Silica gel cat litter.
and secondary computer dustries in the People’s Repub- Sec. 74042. Sulfuryl dichloride.
lic of China. Sec. 74043. FS-10D acicular
science education.
Sec. 71033. Duties of Interagency Center on electroconductive tin oxide.
Subtitle C—Higher Education Sec. 74044. Certain potassium fluoride.
Trade Implementation, Moni-
Sec. 6121. Reauthorization of international Sec. 74045. Other potassium fluoride.
toring, and Enforcement.
education programs under title Sec. 71034. Briefing on report related to Sec. 74046. LiPF6.
VI of the Higher Education Act process for excluding articles Sec. 74047. LiPO2F2.
of 1965. imported from the People’s Re- Sec. 74048. Ammonium fluoroborate.
Sec. 6122. Confucius Institutes. Sec. 74049. Sodium tetrafluoroborate.
public of China from certain du-
Sec. 6123. Sustaining the Truman Founda- Sec. 74050. Ferric chloride.
ties imposed under section 301
tion and the Madison Founda- Sec. 74051. Ferrous chloride.
of the Trade Act of 1974.
tion. Sec. 74052. Cupric chloride dihydrate.
Sec. 6124. Disclosures of foreign gifts and TITLE II—ENSURING RESILIENCY IN Sec. 74053. Copper chloride anhydrous.
contracts at institutions of CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS Sec. 74054. Manganese chloride anhydrous.
higher education. Sec. 72001. Facilitating trade in essential Sec. 74055. Manganese chloride tetrahydrate.
TITLE II—COMMITTEE ON THE supplies. Sec. 74056. Reducing agent.
JUDICIARY PROVISIONS Sec. 72002. Supply chain database and tool- Sec. 74057. Manganese carbonate.
kit. Sec. 74058. Potassium tetraborate.
Sec. 6201. Short title.
Sec. 6202. Premerger notification filing fees. TITLE III—IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY Sec. 74059. Potassium pentaborate.
Sec. 6203. Authorization of appropriations. AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRADE PRO- Sec. 74060. Ammonium thiocyanate.
Sec. 6204. Collection of demographic infor- GRAMS AND OVERSIGHT AND AC- Sec. 74061. Modified amine complex of boron
mation for patent inventors. COUNTABILITY OF TRADE AGENCIES trifluoride.
Sec. 73001. Process for exclusion of articles Sec. 74062. Trichlorosilane.
TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 74063. 1,3-Dichloropropene.
from duties under section 301 of
Sec. 6301. Enhancing entrepreneurship for Sec. 74064. Hexafluoroisobutylene (HFIB).
the Trade Act of 1974.
the 21st century. Sec. 74065. 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-
Sec. 73002. Enhanced congressional oversight
Sec. 6302. Prohibition on Federal funding for Tridecafluoro-8-iodooctane.
of the United States Trade Rep-
Wuhan Institute of Virology. Sec. 74066. Ethyl benzyl chloride.
resentative and the Department
Sec. 6303. Enforcement of intellectual prop- Sec. 74067. Perfluoroalkyl sulfonate.
of Commerce.
erty provisions of Economic Sec. 74068. D-Mannitol.
Sec. 73003. Establishment of Inspector Gen-
and Trade Agreement Between Sec. 74069. 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
eral of the Office of the United
the Government of the United Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol.
States Trade Representative.
States of America and the Gov- Sec. 74070. Phenyl isopropanol.
Sec. 73004. Authority of U.S. Customs and
ernment of China. Sec. 74071. Hydroxytyrosol.
Border Protection to consoli-
Sec. 6304. Findings and sense of the Senate Sec. 74072. 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene.
date, modify, or reorganize cus-
regarding an investigation to Sec. 74073. Antioxidant for plastics and rub-
toms revenue functions.
determine the origins of ber.
Sec. 73005. Protection from public disclosure
COVID–19. Sec. 74074. Toluhydroquinone (THQ).
of personally identifiable infor-
DIVISION G—TRADE ACT OF 2021 mation contained in manifests. Sec. 74075. 1,1,1-Tris(4-
Sec. 70001. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 73006. Sense of Congress on leadership hydroxyphenyl)ethane.
Sec. 70002. Appropriate congressional com- at World Trade Organization. Sec. 74076. mPEG6-mesylate.
mittees defined. Sec. 74077. Monoethylene glycol dimethyl
TITLE IV—PROMOTING AMERICAN
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TITLE I—TRADING CONSISTENT WITH COMPETITIVENESS
Sec. 74078. Diethylene glycol dimethyl
AMERICAN VALUES Subtitle A—Reauthorization and Reform of ether.
Subtitle A—Preventing Importation of Generalized System of Preferences Sec. 74079. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether.
Goods Produced by Forced Labor Sec. 74001. Modification of eligibility cri- Sec. 74080. Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl
Sec. 71001. Investigations of allegations of teria for beneficiary developing ether.
goods produced by forced labor. countries. Sec. 74081. Glycol diether.
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Sec. 74082. Diglycidyl resorcinol ether. Sec. 74153. Tri-iso-butyl phosphate (TiBP). Sec. 74226. Phenylchlorothioformate
Sec. 74083. Allyl glycidyl ether. Sec. 74154. Trimethylphosphite. (PTCFM).
Sec. 74084. Vinylcyclohexane monoxide. Sec. 74155. Organic phosphite. Sec. 74227. Methylene bis thiocyanate.
Sec. 74085. Technical grade of butyl glycidyl Sec. 74156. Diethyl sulfate. Sec. 74228. Oxamyl.
ether. Sec. 74157. Diethyl carbonate. Sec. 74229. L-Cystine.
Sec. 74086. Aliphatic glycidyl ether. Sec. 74158. Ethyl methyl carbonate. Sec. 74230. L-Cysteine.
Sec. 74087. Diglycidyl ether of 1,4- Sec. 74159. Tetradecoxycarbonyloxy Sec. 74231. N,N′-Bis-L-alanyl-L-cystine.
butanediol. tetradecyl carbonate. Sec. 74232. Lubricant additive.
Sec. 74088. Technical grade of the glycidyl Sec. 74160. Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate. Sec. 74233. Sodium benzenesulfinate.
ether of cyclohexane Sec. 74161. Tetraethyl silicate. Sec. 74234. Thio-ether based co-stabilizer for
dimethanol. Sec. 74162. tert-Octylamine. plastics.
Sec. 74089. Glycidyl ester of neodecanoic Sec. 74163. Octadecylamine. Sec. 74235. L-Cysteine hydrate hydro-
acid. Sec. 74164. N′-(3-Aminopropyl)-N′- chloride.
Sec. 74090. Cumaldehyde. dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine. Sec. 74236. Dimercaprol.
Sec. 74091. Cyprinal. Sec. 74165. 1,10-Diaminodecane. Sec. 74237. Monoammonium salt of
Sec. 74092. Sodium o- Sec. 74166. 1,5-Pentanediamine. glyphosate.
formylbenzenesulfonate. Sec. 74167. Dicyclohexylamine. Sec. 74238. THPC.
Sec. 74093. Acetylacetone. Sec. 74168. Amantadine hydrochloride 99%. Sec. 74239. Flame retardant for textiles.
Sec. 74094. Acetyl propionyl. Sec. 74169. N,N-Dimethylaniline. Sec. 74240. Glyphosate.
Sec. 74095. Alpha ionone. Sec. 74170. Paranitroaniline (PNA). Sec. 74241. Ethephon.
Sec. 74096. 2,3,4,5 Tetramethylcyclopent-2- Sec. 74171. Dicloran. Sec. 74242. Benzene phosphinic acid.
enone. Sec. 74172. N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine. Sec. 74243. HEDP.
Sec. 74097. Menthone. Sec. 74173. Pendimethalin technical. Sec. 74244. Trimethylchlorosilane.
Sec. 74098. L-Carvone. Sec. 74174. Benzyldimethylamine. Sec. 74245. Chloro-(chloromethyl)-
Sec. 74099. Benzoin. Sec. 74175. Diphenyl diphenylene diamine. dimethylsilane.
Sec. 74100. Methyl cyclopentenolone. Sec. 74176. Curative for epoxy resin systems. Sec. 74246. Silicone for electronics cleaners.
Sec. 74101. 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,5- Sec. 74177. TFMB. Sec. 74247. Silicon carrier fluid for active lo-
dibenzoylbenzene. Sec. 74178. S-N-Alkyl-anilin. tions, creams.
Sec. 74102. Difluorobenzophenone (DFBP). Sec. 74179. p-Cresidine. Sec. 74248. Vinyltrimethoxysilane.
Sec. 74103. PTMI. Sec. 74180. Iminodiacetic acid. Sec. 74249. n-Octyltriethoxysilane.
Sec. 74104. Metrafenone. Sec. 74181. 11 Aminoundecanoic acid. Sec. 74250. Dimethylbis(s-butylamino)silane.
Sec. 74105. Hexachloroacetone. Sec. 74182. L-Orinithine L-aspartate. Sec. 74251. Aqueous solution of potassium
Sec. 74183. Iron sodium DTPA.
Sec. 74106. Fire suppression agent. methyl siliconate.
Sec. 74184. Iron glycinate complex.
Sec. 74107. D(+)-10-Camphor sulfonic acid. Sec. 74252. Octyltrimethoxysilane.
Sec. 74185. Copper glycinate complex.
Sec. 74108. Benzyl acetate. Sec. 74253. Octlytriethoxysilane.
Sec. 74186. Zinc glycinate complex.
Sec. 74109. Propylene glycol diacetate. Sec. 74254. Amino-propyl-triethoxysilane.
Sec. 74187. Manganese glycinate complex.
Sec. 74110. Isopropenyl acetate. Sec. 74255. Methyltris(sec-
Sec. 74188. Iron sodium EDDHA.
Sec. 74111. Diacetin. butylamino)silane.
Sec. 74189. DMF-DMA.
Sec. 74112. Cocoamine. Sec. 74256. Methyltris(methylethy
Sec. 74190. Mixtures of DMSO and tetrabutyl
Sec. 74113. Caprylic acid 98%. lketoximino)silane (MOS).
ammonium fluoride.
Sec. 74114. Fine zinc myristate powder. Sec. 74257. Heptamethyltrisiloxane.
Sec. 74191. Betaine.
Sec. 74115. Fine magnesium myristate pow- Sec. 74258. Tetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 74192. Prolonium chloride in aqueous
der. Sec. 74259. Dimethylchlorosilane.
solution.
Sec. 74116. Dipentaerythrityl Sec. 74193. N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Sec. 74260. Dichloromethylsilane.
hexahydroxystearate/ Sec. 74194. N,N-Dimethylformamide. Sec. 74261. Tris(TFP)-methylcyclo-
hexastearate/hexarosinate. Sec. 74195. DAAM. trisiloxane DR.
Sec. 74117. Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate. Sec. 74196. L-Alanyl L-glutamine. Sec. 74262. Tetravinyltetrame
Sec. 74118. Neopentyl glycol Sec. 74197. Granular acrylamido-tert-butyl thylcyclotetrasiloxane.
diethylhexanoate. sulfonic acid (ATBS). Sec. 74263. Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 74119. Isononyl isononate. Sec. 74198. Glycyl-L-glutamine hydrate. Sec. 74264. Input for plant protection agent.
Sec. 74120. Acetyl chloride. Sec. 74199. Noviflumuron. Sec. 74265. Strawberry furanone.
Sec. 74121. Potassium sorbate. Sec. 74200. Propanil technical. Sec. 74266. Emamectin benzoate.
Sec. 74122. Vinyl chloroformate. Sec. 74201. Hexaflumuron. Sec. 74267. Gibberellic acid.
Sec. 74123. Permethrin. Sec. 74202. Stabilizer for plastics and rubber. Sec. 74268. Rose oxide.
Sec. 74124. Sodium benzoate. Sec. 74203. 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3- Sec. 74269. Vinylene carbonate.
Sec. 74125. Benzoic acid, flake. dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 74270. Kasugamycin technical.
Sec. 74126. Diethylene glycol dibenzoate. Sec. 74204. Glycyl-L-tyrosine dihydrate. Sec. 74271. 2H-Cyclododeca[b]pyran.
Sec. 74127. Methyl benzoate. Sec. 74205. L-Alanyl-L-tyrosine. Sec. 74272. Bixafen.
Sec. 74128. M-Nitrobenzoic acid sodium salt. Sec. 74206. Enzalutamide ITS-2. Sec. 74273. Fluxapyroxad.
Sec. 74129. p-Nitrobenzoic acid. Sec. 74207. 4-Bromo-2-fluoro-N- Sec. 74274. 3,5 Dimethylpyrazole.
Sec. 74130. 4-tert Butylbenzoic acid. methylbenzamide. Sec. 74275. Pyraclonil.
Sec. 74131. Sodium adipate. Sec. 74208. N-Boc-1- Sec. 74276. Imidazolidinyl urea.
Sec. 74132. Dimethyl sebacate (DMS). aminocyclobutanecarboxylic Sec. 74277. Allantoin.
Sec. 74133. Dodecanedioic acid. acid. Sec. 74278. Emulsifiable concentrate of
Sec. 74134. Polyhydroxystearic acid of low Sec. 74209. N′-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-3-hy- Imazalil fungicide.
acid value. droxy-2-naphthohydrazide Sec. 74279. Technical cyazofamid fungicide.
Sec. 74135. Undecanedioic acid. (BMH) (oil treated). Sec. 74280. Imazalil sulfate.
Sec. 74136. Hexadecanedioic acid. Sec. 74210. Guanidine sulfamate. Sec. 74281. 1,2-Dimethylimidazole.
Sec. 74137. Tetradecanedioic acid. Sec. 74211. Liquid, blocked cycloaliphatic Sec. 74282. 2-Methylimidazole flakes.
Sec. 74138. Pentadecanedioic acid. diamine used as crosslinker for Sec. 74283. Diazolidinyl urea.
Sec. 74139. Tridecanedioic acid. polyisocyanate resins. Sec. 74284. 1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidin-2-
Sec. 74140. Methyl 1-(methoxycar- Sec. 74212. 3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile. one (AEEU).
bonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate Sec. 74213. 2-Amino-5-cyano-N,3- Sec. 74285. Zinc pyrithione.
(CPDM). dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 74286. Technical Pyriofenone fungicide.
Sec. 74141. Calcium HHPA. Sec. 74214. TFMPA. Sec. 74287. Picoxystrobin.
Sec. 74142. Diethyl phthalate. Sec. 74215. Dimethyl 2,2′-Azobisisobutyrate. Sec. 74288. Triclopyr BEE.
Sec. 74143. Ammonium lactate. Sec. 74216. Antioxidant/metal deactivator. Sec. 74289. Imazapyr.
Sec. 74144. Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3- Sec. 74217. Benzyl carbazate. Sec. 74290. Tetraniliprole.
tricarboxylate. Sec. 74218. Benzene-1,3-dicarbohydrazide. Sec. 74291. Cyantraniliprole.
Sec. 74145. Diisostearyl malate. Sec. 74219. Input for resins, coatings, and Sec. 74292. Chlorantraniliprole.
Sec. 74146. Salicylic acid. other products. Sec. 74293. Chlorpyrifos.
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Sec. 74147. Hexyl salicylate. Sec. 74220. Aldicarb. Sec. 74294. Technical Cyclaniliprole insecti-
Sec. 74148. Alpha-ketogluteric acid. Sec. 74221. Flubendiamide. cide.
Sec. 74149. MCPB herbicide. Sec. 74222. Benzobicyclon. Sec. 74295. Regorafenib.
Sec. 74150. 2,4-D Butoxyethylester. Sec. 74223. Diphenylsulfone (DPS). Sec. 74296. N-Butyl-TAD.
Sec. 74151. 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Sec. 74224. Phenolic antioxidant. Sec. 74297. Hindered amine light stabilizer
acid. Sec. 74225. Phenolic antioxidant and heat and phenolic antioxidant.
Sec. 74152. Diglycolic acid 98%. stabilizer. Sec. 74298. 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO.
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Sec. 74299. 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-ol Sec. 74375. Basic Brown 23. Sec. 74457. Optical Brightener SWN.
(TMP). Sec. 74376. Basic Violet 11:1 rhodamine dye. Sec. 74458. C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 199:1.
Sec. 74300. 5-Bromo-2-(3-chloropyridin-2- Sec. 74377. Basic Yellow 37. Sec. 74459. Fluorescent Brightener 368.
yl)pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid. Sec. 74378. Basic Violet 3. Sec. 74460. 1,4-Bis(2-cyanostyryl)benzene.
Sec. 74301. 2-Chloro-5- Sec. 74379. Direct Orange 118. Sec. 74461. Certain manufacturing inputs.
(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Sec. 74380. Direct Blue 86. Sec. 74462. Cerium sulfide pigments.
Sec. 74302. Picarbutrox. Sec. 74381. Direct Blue 199. Sec. 74463. Matte pearlescent pigments.
Sec. 74303. 5-amino-3-(trifluromethyl) Sec. 74382. Direct Black 168. Sec. 74464. Angle-dependent interference pig-
picolinonitrile (T3630). Sec. 74383. Direct Red 227. ments.
Sec. 74304. Dextromethorphan Sec. 74384. Direct Yellow 107. Sec. 74465. Inorganic Lumilux.
hydrobromide. Sec. 74385. Direct Green 26. Sec. 74466. Ribbon/Matrix Resin.
Sec. 74305. Ipflufenoquin. Sec. 74386. Direct Yellow 11. Sec. 74467. Bonding agent 2005.
Sec. 74306. THQ. Sec. 74387. Direct Orange 15. Sec. 74468. Fluoropolymer resin.
Sec. 74307. Pyrithiobac sodium. Sec. 74388. Direct Brown 44. Sec. 74469. Zirconium 12 paint drier.
Sec. 74308. Larotrectinib sulfate. Sec. 74389. Direct Red 81. Sec. 74470. Zirconium 24 paint drier.
Sec. 74309. Ibrutinib. Sec. 74390. Direct Yellow 142. Sec. 74471. Drier accelerators.
Sec. 74310. Orthosulfamuron. Sec. 74391. Direct Red 80. Sec. 74472. Lemon oil.
Sec. 74311. 5-Bromopyrimidine. Sec. 74392. Direct Red 16. Sec. 74473. Sulfonic acids, C14–17-sec-alkane,
Sec. 74312. Butylthion. Sec. 74393. Direct Red 254. sodium salt.
Sec. 74313. P-1062. Sec. 74394. Colorant. Sec. 74474. Potassium ethyl
Sec. 74314. Carfentrazone Technical. Sec. 74395. Direct Yellow 34. octylphosphonate.
Sec. 74315. UV absorber 928. Sec. 74396. Vat Orange 2 dye powder. Sec. 74475. Intermediate in the production of
Sec. 74316. UV absorber for industrial coat- Sec. 74397. Vat Violet 13 dye. industrial lubricants.
ings. Sec. 74398. Vat Brown 3 dye. Sec. 74476. Polyether dispersant.
Sec. 74317. Uniconazole-P. Sec. 74399. Vat Red 10 dye powder. Sec. 74477. D-Glucopyranose.
Sec. 74318. VcMMAE. Sec. 74400. Vat Brown 57 dye. Sec. 74478. 2-Dodecoxy-6-
Sec. 74319. UVA 360. Sec. 74401. Vat Red 31 dye powder. (hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-
Sec. 74320. Trofinetide. Sec. 74402. Dye mixtures of Vat Brown 3 and triol.
Sec. 74321. Flurazole. Vat Black 27. Sec. 74479. Mixtures of certain C12–14-alkyl
Sec. 74322. Oxathiapiprolin. Sec. 74403. Vat Red 13. ethers.
Sec. 74323. Certain antimicrobial. Sec. 74404. Vat Yellow 2 dye powder. Sec. 74480. Manufacturing chemical.
Sec. 74324. Rubber accelerator. Sec. 74405. Vat Yellow 33 dye. Sec. 74481. Nonionic surfactant.
Sec. 74325. 2-Amino benzothiazole. Sec. 74406. Vat Green 1 dye. Sec. 74482. Chemical used in textile manu-
Sec. 74326. Technical Isofetamid fungicide. Sec. 74407. Vat Green 3. facturing.
Sec. 74327. Clomazone Technical. Sec. 74408. Vat Blue 6 dye. Sec. 74483. Ethoxylated tristyrylphenol
Sec. 74328. NEM salt. Sec. 74409. Vat Blue 20 dye. phosphate potassium salt.
Sec. 74329. AMTC wet cake. Sec. 74410. Vat Violet 1. Sec. 74484. Sodium polycarboxylate, aqueous
Sec. 74330. Photoinitiator 369. Sec. 74411. Vat Brown 1 dye. solution.
Sec. 74331. Isatoic anhydride. Sec. 74412. Vat Black 16 dye. Sec. 74485. Aqueous emulsion of a mixture of
Sec. 74332. Oclacitinib maleate. Sec. 74413. Vat Black 25. amine soaps and miscellaneous
Sec. 74333. Thiencarbazone-methyl. Sec. 74414. Vat Black 27. other additives.
Sec. 74334. Penoxsulam technical herbicide. Sec. 74415. Reactive Yellow 145. Sec. 74486. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture
Sec. 74335. Ethyl 2-sulfamoylbenzoate. Sec. 74416. Reactive Red 195. of fatty amine and amide soaps
Sec. 74336. Sulfosulfuron. Sec. 74417. Reactive Blue 49. and miscellaneous other addi-
Sec. 74337. Pyrimisulfan. Sec. 74418. Reactive Blue 72. tives.
Sec. 74338. Purified steviol glycoside, Sec. 74419. Reactive Yellow 95 powder. Sec. 74487. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture
rebaudioside A. Sec. 74420. Reactive Red 245. of fatty amine and amide soaps
Sec. 74339. Glucosylated steviol glycosides. Sec. 74421. Reactive Brown 11. and miscellaneous other addi-
Sec. 74340. Hydroxypropyl gamma Sec. 74422. Mixtures of Reactive Black 5 (Na) tives.
cyclodextrin. (FKP), Reactive Scarlet F01– Sec. 74488. Photographic gelatin.
Sec. 74341. Hydroxypropylated beta 0439, and Reactive Orange 131. Sec. 74489. Ice fountains (class 1.4G).
cyclodextrin. Sec. 74423. Reactive Yellow F98–0159. Sec. 74490. Magic candles containing magne-
Sec. 74342. Methyl beta cyclodextrin. Sec. 74424. Dye mixtures of Reactive Orange sium powder.
Sec. 74343. 2′-Fucosyllactose. 131 and Reactive Scarlet F07– Sec. 74491. Party snappers (Class 1.4G).
Sec. 74344. Ascorbyl glucoside. 0522. Sec. 74492. Fenpyroximate 5SC.
Sec. 74345. Dimethylamine borane (DMAB). Sec. 74425. Reactive Black 31. Sec. 74493. Pyrifluquinazon 20SC.
Sec. 74346. Elderberry extract concentrate. Sec. 74426. Reactive Red 120. Sec. 74494. Imidacloprid and Muscalure for-
Sec. 74347. Disperse Yellow 241. Sec. 74427. Reactive Blue 5. mulations.
Sec. 74348. Disperse Orange. Sec. 74428. Reactive Orange 13. Sec. 74495. Formulations of acephate and
Sec. 74349. Mixtures of Disperse Yellow Sec. 74429. Reactive Orange 12. bifenthrin.
FD11843 and acetic acid. Sec. 74430. Pigment Red 177. Sec. 74496. Fipronil.
Sec. 74350. Disperse Blue 54. Sec. 74431. Pigment Yellow 110. Sec. 74497. Aluminum phosphide.
Sec. 74351. Mixtures of several disperse dyes. Sec. 74432. Pigment Yellow 147. Sec. 74498. Magnaphos formulations.
Sec. 74352. Mixtures of 4 disperse blue dyes. Sec. 74433. Pigment Orange 64. Sec. 74499. Formulated oxamyl.
Sec. 74353. Mixtures of 4 dyes. Sec. 74434. Pigment Blue 29. Sec. 74500. Formulated fungicides.
Sec. 74354. Disperse Red 86. Sec. 74435. Pigment Violet 15. Sec. 74501. Certain fungicides.
Sec. 74355. Disperse Violet 1. Sec. 74436. Pigment Blue 14. Sec. 74502. Prothioconazole, Fluopyram, and
Sec. 74356. Disperse Blue 60. Sec. 74437. Solvent Blue 97. Trifloxystrobin fungicides.
Sec. 74357. Mixtures of Disperse Orange 29, Sec. 74438. Solvent Green 5. Sec. 74503. Prothioconazole, Metalaxyl, and
Disperse Red 167:1, and Disperse Sec. 74439. Solvent Yellow 98. Tebuconazole fungicides.
Blue 56. Sec. 74440. Solvent Green 7. Sec. 74504. Mancozeb and Chlorothalonil for-
Sec. 74358. Disperse Yellow 54. Sec. 74441. Solvent Red 195. mulations.
Sec. 74359. Acid Violet 48. Sec. 74442. Solvent Orange 115. Sec. 74505. Mixtures of Picarbutrox and ap-
Sec. 74360. Acid Blue 280. Sec. 74443. Specialty dyes. plication adjuvants.
Sec. 74361. Acid Brown 282. Sec. 74444. Solvent Green 3. Sec. 74506. Mixtures of Tetraconazole and
Sec. 74362. Acid Red 131. Sec. 74445. Solvent Blue 36. application adjuvants.
Sec. 74363. Acid Red 249. Sec. 74446. Mixtures of Solvent Green 3. Sec. 74507. Mancozeb and Azoxystrobin for-
Sec. 74364. Acid Yellow 236. Sec. 74447. Solvent Red 52. mulations.
Sec. 74365. Acid Red 407. Sec. 74448. Solvent Red 149. Sec. 74508. Mixtures of Cymoxanil and fumed
Sec. 74366. Acid Yellow 220. Sec. 74449. Solvent Red 207. dioxosilane.
Sec. 74367. Acid Yellow 232. Sec. 74450. Solvent Violet 14. Sec. 74509. Microthiol formulations.
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE
Sec. 74368. Acid Yellow 235. Sec. 74451. Solvent Yellow 179. Sec. 74510. Formulations of thiencarbazone-
Sec. 74369. Acid Yellow 151. Sec. 74452. Solvent Yellow 131. methyl, Iodosulfuron-methyl-
Sec. 74370. Acid Violet 43. Sec. 74453. Hogen Blue XB-20. sodium, and dicamba.
Sec. 74371. Acid Red 33. Sec. 74454. Solvent Yellow 104. Sec. 74511. Thiencarbazone-methyl,
Sec. 74372. Acid Black 52. Sec. 74455. Combination of Fluorescent Isoxadifenethyl, and
Sec. 74373. Acid Black 2. Brighteners 367 and 371. Tembotrione herbicides.
Sec. 74374. Acid Green 25. Sec. 74456. Fluorescent Brightener CBS-X. Sec. 74512. Herbicides used on grasses.
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Sec. 74513. Thiencarbazone-methyl, Sec. 74558. Light stabilizer for plastics. Sec. 74611. Food-grade polyvinyl acetate
Isoxaflutole, and Sec. 74559. Preparations of bis(2,4- homopolymers.
Cyprosulfamide herbicides. dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide 50 Sec. 74612. Acrylic acid/vinylsulphonate ran-
Sec. 74514. Thiencarbazone-methyl and percent paste. dom copolymers.
Iodosulfuron-methylsodium Sec. 74560. Distilled tall oils. Sec. 74613. Poly(methyl methacrylate)
herbicides. Sec. 74561. Pyridine, alkyl derivatives. microspheres.
Sec. 74515. Thiencarbazone-methyl and Sec. 74562. Polyisocyanate crosslinking Sec. 74614. Methyl methacrylate
Mefenpyr-diethyl herbicides. agents. crosspolymer microspheres.
Sec. 74516. Thifensulfuron-methyl and Sec. 74563. Bonding agent mixtures. Sec. 74615. Styrene acrylate copolymer with
Tribenuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74564. Liquid, chemically modified enhanced properties.
tions. amine complex of boron Sec. 74616. Copolymer for dental use.
Sec. 74517. Tribenuron-methyl formulations. trifluoride. Sec. 74617. Vinyl phosphonic acid, acrylic
Sec. 74518. Chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron- Sec. 74565. Phthalocyanine derivative. acid copolymer, 20 percent solu-
methyl formulations. Sec. 74566. Mixtures of Cocamidopropyl be- tion in water.
Sec. 74519. Thifensulfuron-methyl and taine, glycol distearate, Sec. 74618. Polyacrylate 33.
Fluroxypyr formulations. Laureth-4, and water. Sec. 74619. AA/AMPS copolymer.
Sec. 74520. Aciflurofen formulations. Sec. 74567. Mixtures of tall oil mono-, di-, Sec. 74620. Flocculant dry polyacrylamides.
Sec. 74521. S-Metolachlor and Mestrione her- and triglycerides. Sec. 74621. Sorbitol, propylene oxide, ethyl-
bicides. Sec. 74568. Tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ene oxide polymer.
Sec. 74522. Metribuzin formulations. amines. Sec. 74622. Trimethoxysilyl
Sec. 74523. Pendimethaline and Metribuzine Sec. 74569. Additive mixtures for metal- propylcarbamate-terminated
formulations. working fluids. polyether.
Sec. 74524. Formulations of S-Metolachlor Sec. 74570. Naphthenic acids. Sec. 74623. Dimethoxy(methyl
and Metribuzin. Sec. 74571. Hydroxytyrosol powders. )silylmethylcarbamate-termi-
Sec. 74525. Thifensulfuron-methyl and Sec. 74572. Secondary alcohol ethoxylates. nated polyether.
Tribenuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74573. Ethylene glycol dimerate. Sec. 74624. Curing agent is used in two- or
tions. Sec. 74574. Two-part liquid silicone kits. three-parts epoxy systems.
Sec. 74526. Metsulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74575. Hydrophobic precipitated silica. Sec. 74625. Polyethylene glycol 450.
tions. Sec. 74576. Silane, trimethoxyoctyl-, hydrol- Sec. 74626. Medicinal intermediate for inves-
Sec. 74527. Chlorimuron-ethyl formulations. ysis products. tigational use.
Sec. 74528. Mixtures of Bromoxynil octa- Sec. 74577. 1,1,1-Trimethyl-N- Sec. 74627. Pegcetacoplan.
noate and Bromoxynil (trimethylsilyl)silanamine hy- Sec. 74628. Aqueous solutions of carboxylic
heptanoate. drolysis products. acid-copolymer-salt in water.
Sec. 74529. Sulfometuron-methyl and Sec. 74578. Waterborne epoxy curing agents. Sec. 74629. Aqueous solutions of a modified
Metsulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74579. Preparations based on 1- polymer bearing hydrophilic
tions. phenylicosane-1,3-dione. and hydrophobic groups.
Sec. 74530. Chlorimuron-ethyl and Sec. 74580. Mixtures of 2-Mercaptopropionic Sec. 74630. Dimethylamine/epichlorohydrin/
Tribenuron-methyl formula- acid, methyl ester, O-ethyl ethylenediamine copolymer.
tions. dithiocarbonate. Sec. 74631. Linear hydroxyl-terminated ali-
Sec. 74531. Formulations containing Sec. 74581. Epoxy curing agents. phatic polycarb diol.
Tiafenacil. Sec. 74582. Aliphatic amine curing agents. Sec. 74632. Short hollow PET fibers.
Sec. 74532. Diuron 80. Sec. 74583. Non-halogenated flame Sec. 74633. Polytetrahydrofuran.
Sec. 74533. Flazasulfuron herbicides. Sec. 74634. Crystalline polyesters.
retardants.
Sec. 74534. Thifensulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74635. Liquid crystal polymers.
Sec. 74584. Ligaphob N 90.
tions. Sec. 74636. Branched polyesters.
Sec. 74585. Organomodified siloxane.
Sec. 74535. Herbicide for farm and ranch use. Sec. 74637. High molecular weight co-poly-
Sec. 74586. Methyl palmitate-stearate, hy-
Sec. 74536. Propanil formulations. ester.
drogenated.
Sec. 74537. Thifensulfuron formulations. Sec. 74638. High molecular weight co-poly-
Sec. 74538. Tolpyralate and Nicosulfuron Sec. 74587. Olfine E1010.
ester.
herbicides. Sec. 74588. Certain non-halogenated flame
Sec. 74639. Polyester-polyamide dispersants.
Sec. 74539. Mixtures of magnesium salts and retardants.
Sec. 74640. Nylon-12 micro-spheres.
application adjuvants. Sec. 74589. Flame retardants. Sec. 74641. Short nylon-66 fibers.
Sec. 74540. Nisin formulations. Sec. 74590. Preparations based on acetyl Sec. 74642. Short nylon 6 fibers, colored.
Sec. 74541. Certain fixatives. hexapeptide-8 and pentapeptide- Sec. 74643. Short triangular nylon 6 fibers.
Sec. 74542. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- 18. Sec. 74644. Short star-shaped nylon 6 fibers.
provers containing Sec. 74591. Lithium silicon oxide. Sec. 74645. Short heart-shaped nylon 6 fibers.
poly(ethylene-co-ethenyl ace- Sec. 74592. Branched olefin from propylene Sec. 74646. PA510 polymer compounds.
tate). polymerization. Sec. 74647. MXD6 polymer compounds.
Sec. 74543. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74593. Polypropylene pellets. Sec. 74648. PA10T polymer compounds.
provers containing fumarate Sec. 74594. Propylene-ethylene copolymer. Sec. 74649. PA10T/10I polymer compounds.
vinyl acetate co-polymer. Sec. 74595. Ethylene-propylene copolymers. Sec. 74650. Polyurethane aqueous resins.
Sec. 74544. Crude oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74596. Benzene alkylated with poly- Sec. 74651. Aqueous resin.
provers containing fumarate propylene. Sec. 74652. Aliphatic polyisocyanate.
vinyl acetate copolymer. Sec. 74597. Chlorinated polyolefin. Sec. 74653. IPDI and HDI based aliphatic
Sec. 74545. Pour point depressants. Sec. 74598. Adsorbent resin. polyisocyanate.
Sec. 74546. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74599. Vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl ac- Sec. 74654. HDI/Trimethylol hexyllactone
provers containing poly (ethyl- rylate copolymer. crosspolymer micro-spheres.
ene-co-ethenyl acetate and Sec. 74600. Vinyl chloride ethylene copoly- Sec. 74655. HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone
vinyl 2-ethyl hexanoate). mer with hydrophic properties. crosspolymer micro-spheres.
Sec. 74547. Poly(isobutylene) Sec. 74601. Fluids with boiling points above Sec. 74656. Aromatic isocyanate prepolymer.
hydroformylation products. 170 °C. Sec. 74657. Blocked polyisocyanate con-
Sec. 74548. Input for rubber products. Sec. 74602. Formulations of functionalized taining solvent.
Sec. 74549. Mixtures of oligomers as general perfluoropolyether. Sec. 74658. Polyisocyanate adduct for powder
antioxidants for rubber tires. Sec. 74603. Perfluoropolyether-urethane ac- coatings.
Sec. 74550. Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanato-1,3,5- rylate. Sec. 74659. Blocked polyisocyanate for use in
tris(1-methylethyl)-, Sec. 74604. PVDF homopolymer/PVDF/CTFE can and coil applications.
homopolymer. copolymer mixtures. Sec. 74660. Polydimethylsiloxane.
Sec. 74551. Aromatic amine antioxidants. Sec. 74605. Chemically modified PVDF. Sec. 74661. Silicone resins.
Sec. 74552. Antioxidant blends. Sec. 74606. Fluoropolymer, fluoroethylene- Sec. 74662. Methoxyfunctional methyl-
Sec. 74553. Antioxidant blends to protect alkyl vinylether alternative co- phenyl polysiloxane.
polymers. polymers. Sec. 74663. Hydrogenpolysiloxane.
Sec. 74554. Synthetic hydrotalcite coated Sec. 74607. Copolymer of vinyl acetate and Sec. 74664. Methyl silicone resins.
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE
with fatty acid and magnesium higher vinyl esters. Sec. 74665. Trimethylsiloxysilicate.
stearate. Sec. 74608. Food-grade vinyl acetate copoly- Sec. 74666. Epoxy functional
Sec. 74555. Silica scorch retarders and po- mer. polydimethylsiloxane.
lymerization inhibitors. Sec. 74609. Vinyl chloride ethylene with en- Sec. 74667. Polymethylhydrogensiloxane.
Sec. 74556. Synthetic hydrotalcite. hanced properties. Sec. 74668. Vinyl terminated siloxanes.
Sec. 74557. Light stabilizers for construction Sec. 74610. Vinyl acetate ethylene copoly- Sec. 74669. Silicone hybrid resin (solvent
products. mer with enhanced properties. free).
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Sec. 74670. Hydrogenated Sec. 74731. Disposable gloves. Sec. 74779. Modacrylic staple fibers not proc-
polycyclopentadiene resin. Sec. 74732. Reusable gloves. essed for spinning.
Sec. 74671. Water dispersable HDI based Sec. 74733. Dog and cat apparel. Sec. 74780. Short polypropylene fibers.
polyisocyanate. Sec. 74734. Polycarbonate vanity cases. Sec. 74781. Polyoxadiazole fibers.
Sec. 74672. Cyanate ester resins for high-end Sec. 74735. Aluminum vanity cases. Sec. 74782. Artificial staple fibers of viscose
electronic, aerospace, and in- Sec. 74736. Suitcases with outer surface of rayon, 38–42 mm in length.
dustrial applications. aluminum with built-in zipper Sec. 74783. Artificial fibers of viscose rayon
Sec. 74673. Polyethyleneimine, component locks. for the manufacture of feminine
used in manufacturing medical Sec. 74737. Drawstring backpacks with hygiene products.
devices. zippered pocket. Sec. 74784. Flame retardant rayon fibers,
Sec. 74674. Polyhexanide. Sec. 74738. Laminated recycled reusable measuring 4.78 decitex.
Sec. 74675. Ethylene-norbornene copolymer. shopping tote bags. Sec. 74785. Flame retardant rayon fibers,
Sec. 74676. Cellulose powder. Sec. 74739. Tote bags of paper yarn. measuring 4.55 decitex.
Sec. 74677. Polymaltotriose. Sec. 74740. Reusable shopping style tote Sec. 74786. Flame retardant rayon fibers,
Sec. 74678. Chitosan. bags. measuring 4.4 decitex.
Sec. 74679. Plastic drinking straws. Sec. 74741. Waterproof tote bags. Sec. 74787. Other flame retardant rayon fi-
Sec. 74680. Garden hoses. Sec. 74742. Waterproof duffle bags. bers.
Sec. 74681. Plastic fittings of Sec. 74743. Waterproof zippered bags, with- Sec. 74788. Cellulosic man-made viscose
perfluoroalkoxy. out handles, of plastic sheeting. rayon staple fibers, measuring
Sec. 74682. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Sec. 74744. Waterproof backpacks. 1.3–1.5 decitex.
sheeting. Sec. 74745. Waterproof waist packs. Sec. 74789. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas-
Sec. 74683. Biaxially oriented dielectric Sec. 74746. Guitar cases. uring 1.5–1.67 decitex, with a
polypropylene film. Sec. 74747. Jewelry boxes. fiber length of 38–42 mm.
Sec. 74684. Biaxially oriented polypropylene Sec. 74748. Silicone rubber camera cases Sec. 74790. Cellulosic man-made viscose
(BOPP) capacitor-grade film. with straps. rayon staple fibers, measuring
Sec. 74685. Polyester capacitor-grade film. Sec. 74749. Leather gloves with flip mitts for 1.67–2 decitex.
Sec. 74686. Acid form membranes. hunting. Sec. 74791. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas-
Sec. 74687. Melamine resin foam. Sec. 74750. Men’s leather gloves valued at $18 uring 1–2 decitex, with a fiber
Sec. 74688. Infant bathtubs and basins, of or more per pair. length of 4–8 mm.
plastics. Sec. 74751. Belts of calf skin. Sec. 74792. Viscose staple fibers used in tex-
Sec. 74689. Boxes, cases, crates, and similar Sec. 74752. Bamboo engineered flooring: 12.5–
tile, medical, or hygiene appli-
articles of plastics. 12.9 mm thick.
cations.
Sec. 74690. Nozzles, black, of polypropylene. Sec. 74753. Bamboo engineered flooring: 14.1–
Sec. 74793. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas-
Sec. 74691. Tip/cap combinations of poly- 14.5 mm thick.
uring 1.51–2 decitex, with a fiber
ethylene. Sec. 74754. Bamboo engineered flooring: 15.7–
length of 8–16 mm.
Sec. 74692. Bottles made of LDPE. 16.1 mm thick.
Sec. 74794. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas-
Sec. 74693. Plastic nasal irrigator caps for Sec. 74755. Strand bamboo flooring: 12.5–12.9
uring 1–1.5 decitex, with a fiber
neti pots. mm thick.
length of 8–16 mm.
Sec. 74694. Toy character bottle toppers. Sec. 74756. Strand bamboo flooring: 14.1–14.5
Sec. 74795. Flame retardant viscose rayon
Sec. 74695. Melamine platters, other than mm thick.
Sec. 74757. Strand bamboo flooring: 10.9–11.3 staple fibers, with a decitex of
those presented in sets.
mm thick. 4.7 mm and a fiber length of 51–
Sec. 74696. Melamine plates, other than
Sec. 74758. Chopsticks made of bamboo. 60 mm.
those presented in sets.
Sec. 74759. Drying racks of wood. Sec. 74796. Viscose rayon staple fibers for
Sec. 74697. Melamine bowls not presented in
Sec. 74760. Bamboo skewers. nonwoven production.
sets.
Sec. 74761. Wood blinds with louvered slats. Sec. 74797. Black viscose rayon staple fibers.
Sec. 74698. Melamine trays not presented in
Sec. 74762. 100 percent cotton woven crimped Sec. 74798. Acrylic or modacrylic staple fi-
sets.
unbleached fabric. bers with a decitex of 3–5.6.
Sec. 74699. Plastic measuring cups and
Sec. 74763. Woven fabrics of cotton, con- Sec. 74799. Made up hand-cast string-drawn
spoons in sets.
taining 85 percent or more by fishing nets.
Sec. 74700. Liquid measuring cups.
weight of cotton, not more than Sec. 74800. Knitted carpets containing 75
Sec. 74701. Self-anchoring beverage con-
200 grams per square meter. percent or more of cotton, with
tainers.
Sec. 74764. 100 percent cotton woven a rubber backing.
Sec. 74702. PVC infant bathtub mats.
bleached fabric pieces, open Sec. 74801. Knitted carpets containing 75
Sec. 74703. Reversible playmats.
weave. percent or more by weight of
Sec. 74704. Craft mats.
Sec. 74705. Hangers. Sec. 74765. Incontinence underpad fabrics of polyester, with a rubber back-
Sec. 74706. Infant bath rinsing cups. cotton. ing.
Sec. 74707. Bathtub spout covers. Sec. 74766. Woven fabrics of cotton with an Sec. 74802. Faux leather fabrics.
Sec. 74708. Infant teethers. average yarn number between Sec. 74803. Grass catcher bags.
Sec. 74709. Lighted dog fetch toys. 55 and 60. Sec. 74804. Oxygenation membrane capillary
Sec. 74710. Certain thermoplastic nylon 3- Sec. 74767. Woven fabric of cotton of yarn material.
gang switch wallplates. number 69 or higher. Sec. 74805. Textile knitted fabrics composed
Sec. 74711. Manual plastic disposable cutlery Sec. 74768. Woven fabrics of cotton with an of micromodal and elastane.
dispensers. average yarn number exceeding Sec. 74806. Textile technical knitted fabrics
Sec. 74712. Ear bulb syringes of clear sili- 68. combining technical cotton and
cone. Sec. 74769. Incontinence underpad fabrics, elastane.
Sec. 74713. PVC inflatable pillows. cotton, plain weave, of yarn Sec. 74807. Textile knit fabrics of modal,
Sec. 74714. Self-inflatable queen air mat- number 42 or lower. cashmere, and spandex.
tresses. Sec. 74770. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 74808. Women’s and girls’ dresses, knit-
Sec. 74715. Plastic clip fasteners. cotton, plain weave, of yarn ted or crocheted, of synthetic
Sec. 74716. Self-venting spouts for diesel ex- number between 43 and 68. fibers infused with minerals.
haust fluid. Sec. 74771. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 74809. Women’s and girls’ skirts and di-
Sec. 74717. Plastic pet carriers. bleached. vided skirts of synthetic fibers
Sec. 74718. Plastic mixing tips. Sec. 74772. Incontinence underpad fabrics, infused with minerals.
Sec. 74719. Cable ties of plastics. printed. Sec. 74810. Women’s and girls’ knit cardi-
Sec. 74720. Flexible camera mountings. Sec. 74773. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al- gans or pullovers containing 70
Sec. 74721. Three-piece camera mount sets. cohol yarn, measuring 1,100 to percent or more of silk.
Sec. 74722. Magnetic swivel clips for cam- 1,330 decitex. Sec. 74811. Men’s and boys’ knit cardigans or
eras. Sec. 74774. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al- pullovers of linen.
Sec. 74723. Helmet camera mounts. cohol yarn. Sec. 74812. Babies’ knit sweaters, pullovers,
Sec. 74724. Short extension poles for use Sec. 74775. Polypropylene (PP) sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests),
with cameras. monofilament. and cardigans, of artificial fi-
dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE
Sec. 74725. Long extension poles for cameras. Sec. 74776. Acrylic fiber tow with an average bers.
Sec. 74726. Swivel mounts for cameras. decitex of 0.9. Sec. 74813. Women’s and girls’ tops, knitted
Sec. 74727. Tripod camera mounts. Sec. 74777. Black polyester bi-component fi- or crocheted, of man-made fi-
Sec. 74728. Bulk hydraulic hoses. bers. bers infused with minerals.
Sec. 74729. Brake hydraulic hoses. Sec. 74778. Acrylic staple fibers with an av- Sec. 74814. Men’s and boy’s tops, knitted or
Sec. 74730. Bulk fabric/metal-reinforced rub- erage decitex of 2.2, fiber length crocheted, of man-made fibers
ber hoses. of 100 mm. infused with minerals.
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Sec. 74815. Men’s 3 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74868. Winter cycling boots for men. Sec. 74901. Men’s mid-cut work footwear
Sec. 74816. Men’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74869. Winter cycling boots for women. with composite safety toe and
Sec. 74817. Men’s 3.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74870. Men’s protective active footwear waterproof leather uppers.
Sec. 74818. Men’s 4.5 mm wetsuits. with waterproof soles, valued Sec. 74902. Men’s leather upper footwear,
Sec. 74819. Women’s 3 mm wetsuits. over $26 per pair, covering the San Crispino construction, val-
Sec. 74820. Women’s 3.5 mm wetsuits. ankle. ued over $32 per pair.
Sec. 74821. Women’s 4.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74871. Women’s protective active foot- Sec. 74903. Men’s leather upper athletic foot-
Sec. 74822. Women’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits. wear with waterproof soles, val- wear.
Sec. 74823. Insulated handmuffs of knit poly- ued over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4 Sec. 74904. Women’s footwear with leather
ester. cm in height. uppers, lined with pigskin, val-
Sec. 74824. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom Sec. 74872. Children’s protective active foot- ued $37–$43 per pair.
subassemblies, of compressed wear with waterproof soles, val- Sec. 74905. Women’s footwear with leather
neoprene. ued over $18 per pair. uppers, lined with pigskin, val-
Sec. 74825. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom Sec. 74873. Men’s protective active footwear
ued $88–$102 per pair.
subassemblies, of non-com- with waterproof soles, valued
Sec. 74906. Women’s footwear with leather
pressed neoprene. over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4 cm
uppers, lined with pigskin, val-
Sec. 74826. Fishing wader pocket pouch as- in height.
Sec. 74874. Children’s footwear valued over ued $24–$32 per pair.
semblies.
$15 per pair. Sec. 74907. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74827. Women’s coats of man-made
Sec. 74875. Women’s protective active foot- uppers, lined with pigskin, val-
woven fibers.
wear, valued over $25 per pair, ued $57–$62 per pair.
Sec. 74828. Men’s or boys’ linen woven trou-
sers. 15.35–25.4 cm in height. Sec. 74908. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74829. Men’s or boys’ linen woven Sec. 74876. Women’s rubber or plastic foot- uppers, strap with closed toe
shorts. wear covering the ankle with and open heel.
Sec. 74830. Martial arts uniforms. fox-like banding. Sec. 74909. Open toe women’s footwear, val-
Sec. 74831. Women’s dresses of woven vis- Sec. 74877. Cheer shoes covering the ankle. ued over $23 but not over $27 per
cose. Sec. 74878. Footwear for women, with 90 per- pair.
Sec. 74832. Girls’ woven cotton corduroy cent of the external surface of Sec. 74910. Slip-on footwear for women, val-
trousers. rubber or plastic, valued $15–$22 ued over $24 but not over $27 per
Sec. 74833. Women’s woven waffle shirts. per pair. pair.
Sec. 74834. Babies’ woven artificial fiber Sec. 74879. Sideline cheer shoes. Sec. 74911. Women’s footwear with leather
shirts and blouses. Sec. 74880. Men’s athletic footwear, valued uppers, lined with pigskin,
Sec. 74835. Babies’ artificial fiber woven under $9 per pair. closed toe or heel with func-
jumpsuits, coveralls, dresses, Sec. 74881. Athletic footwear for women, val- tional zippers on sides.
skirts, skirtalls, or clothing ac- ued not over $9 per pair. Sec. 74912. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74882. Athletic footwear for children, uppers, lined with pigskin,
cessories.
Sec. 74836. Women’s or girls’ linen woven valued not over $8 per pair. closed toe or heel with zipper
Sec. 74883. Men’s golf shoes, with outer soles
blouses, shirts and shirt- closure, height of 43–48 cm.
and uppers of rubber or plastics,
blouses, and sleeveless tank Sec. 74913. Women’s footwear with leather
not covering the ankle, valued
styles. uppers, lined with pigskin cov-
$15 per pair or over.
Sec. 74837. Women’s or girls’ linen woven ering the knee.
Sec. 74884. Golf shoes other than for men,
washsuits, sunsuits, or one- Sec. 74914. Women’s footwear with leather
with outer soles and uppers of
piece playsuits. uppers, lined with pigskin,
rubber or plastics, not covering
Sec. 74838. Women’s or girls’ linen woven closed toe or heel with zipper
the ankle, valued $15 per pair or
coveralls or jumpsuits. closure, height of 48–52 cm.
over.
Sec. 74839. Women’s shawls and similar Sec. 74885. Men’s rubber/plastic footwear, Sec. 74915. Women’s footwear with leather
goods, 100 percent silk. valued not over $5 per pair. uppers, open toe with strap and
Sec. 74840. Winter cycling gloves. Sec. 74886. Women’s rubber/plastic footwear, buckle, valued $14–$25 per pair.
Sec. 74841. Mattress protectors with toppers. valued not over $6 per pair. Sec. 74916. Women’s slip-on footwear with
Sec. 74842. Printed mattress protectors. Sec. 74887. Children’s athletic shoes with bovine leather uppers.
Sec. 74843. Lock pocket tents. glitter uppers. Sec. 74917. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74844. Dark room tents. Sec. 74888. Cheer shoes with sole less than 12 uppers, lined with pigskin with
Sec. 74845. Air tube chambered tents. mm. adjustable laces.
Sec. 74846. Bi-component microfiber tube Sec. 74889. Men’s golf shoes with outers and Sec. 74918. Men’s waterproof leather foot-
mop refills. uppers of rubber or plastics, wear, valued $27 per pair or
Sec. 74847. Microfiber duster refills. valued over $19 per pair. higher.
Sec. 74848. RFID mop pads. Sec. 74890. Golf shoes other than for men, Sec. 74919. Men’s or boys’ golf shoes, valued
Sec. 74849. Microfiber cleaning cloths. outer soles and uppers of rubber $30 per pair or higher.
Sec. 74850. Microfiber mop pads. or plastics, valued over $19 per
Sec. 74851. Golf bag bodies with rain hoods Sec. 74920. Competitive cheer shoes with
pair. leather uppers.
and straps. Sec. 74891. Men’s golf shoes, outer soles of
Sec. 74852. Pillow shells, constructed with Sec. 74921. Children’s waterproof leather
rubber, plastics, leather or footwear, not covering the
gussets. composition leather and uppers
Sec. 74853. Golf bag body flats. ankle, valued $14 per pair or
of leather (except pigskin up- higher.
Sec. 74854. Bathtub elbow rests. pers).
Sec. 74855. Door swings. Sec. 74922. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74892. Men’s oxford work footwear with uppers, open toe with strap and
Sec. 74856. Under bed restraints. metal safety toe and internal
Sec. 74857. Flat golf bag body components, buckle, valued $12.50–$28 per
metatarsal protection. pair.
without bottoms. Sec. 74893. Oxford-style leather footwear
Sec. 74858. Bath kneeler. Sec. 74923. Women’s footwear with leather
with metal safety toe and stat- uppers, closed toe with strap
Sec. 74859. Pillow shells, with oval jacquard ic dissipating protection.
weave. and buckle.
Sec. 74894. Women’s leather footwear, lined
Sec. 74860. Two-piece camera mount kits. Sec. 74924. Women’s footwear with leather
with pigskin with zipper, val-
Sec. 74861. Sleeve covers. uppers, with strap and buckle,
ued $47–$60 per pair.
Sec. 74862. Sports footwear for men, valued Sec. 74895. Women’s leather footwear, lined valued $27–$40 per pair.
over $20 per pair. with pigskin, valued $31–$40 per Sec. 74925. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74863. Sports footwear for women, val- pair. uppers, with strap and buckle,
ued over $20 per pair. Sec. 74896. Women’s slip-on cow/calf hair valued $12.70–$18.70 per pair.
Sec. 74864. Men’s cycling shoes valued over footwear, valued $50–$60 per Sec. 74926. Children’s leather upper athletic
$18 per pair. pair. footwear, valued not over $9 per
Sec. 74865. Women’s cycling shoes valued Sec. 74897. Women’s leather footwear lined pair.
over $16 per pair. with sheepskin. Sec. 74927. Men’s athletic type footwear with
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Sec. 74866. Men’s golf shoes with outers and Sec. 74898. Women’s leather slip-on footwear uppers of textile materials of
uppers of rubber or plastics, lined with sheep leather. vegetable fibers and outer soles
valued over $20 per pair. Sec. 74899. Women’s leather slip-on footwear of rubber or plastic with textile
Sec. 74867. Golf shoes other than for men, lined with pigskin. flocking.
with outers and uppers of rub- Sec. 74900. Women’s leather footwear, lined Sec. 74928. Athletic footwear for men, with a
ber or plastics, valued over $20 with pigskin, valued $21–$27 per bellows tongue, valued over
per pair. pair. $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.
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Sec. 74929. Athletic footwear for women, Sec. 74960. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75005. Filter bags of woven fiberglass
with a bellows tongue, valued hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per fabric laminated to an ePTFE,
over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair, covering the ankle. with a polytetrafluoroethylene
pair. Sec. 74961. Women’s footwear with cow/calf coated backing, not acid resist-
Sec. 74930. Athletic footwear for children, hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per ant, weighing at least 721 g/m2
bellows tongue, valued over pair, not covering the ankle. but not over 771 g/m2.
$6.50 but not over $12 per pair. Sec. 74962. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75006. Silver catalyst.
Sec. 74931. Athletic footwear for men, valued hair uppers, valued $19–$25 per Sec. 75007. Silver round blanks.
over $6.50 but not over $9 per pair. Sec. 75008. Ferroboron alloy.
pair. Sec. 74963. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75009. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 74932. Athletic footwear for children, hair uppers, valued $50–$55 per main body combo castings for
valued over $6.50 but not over $9 pair. residential fuel oil tanks.
per pair. Sec. 74964. Women’s footwear, leather soles Sec. 75010. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 74933. Men’s waterproof footwear, val- and rubber/plastic uppers, val- vent caps for residential fuel oil
ued over $15 per pair, covering ued $16–$18 per pair. tanks.
the ankle. Sec. 74965. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75011. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 74934. Men’s waterproof footwear, val- hair uppers, valued $19–$34 per bushings for residential fuel oil
ued over $13 per pair, not cov- pair. tanks.
ering the ankle. Sec. 74966. Footwear for women, valued over Sec. 75012. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 74935. Women’s waterproof footwear, $50 but not over $60 per pair. tank adapters for residential
valued over $15 per pair, cov- Sec. 74967. Calf hair upper footwear. fuel oil tanks.
ering the ankle. Sec. 74968. Gaiters of man-made fibers. Sec. 75013. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 74936. Women’s waterproof footwear, Sec. 74969. Hats of vegetable fibers. fill alarm main body for resi-
valued over $13 per pair, not Sec. 74970. Hairnets. dential fuel oil tanks.
covering the ankle. Sec. 74971. Cotton knit hats, valued $8 or
Sec. 74937. Cheer shoes with uppers of textile Sec. 75014. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
less. fill box caps for residential fuel
materials. Sec. 74972. Babies’ woven cotton hats.
Sec. 74938. Men’s golf shoes, uppers of textile oil tanks.
Sec. 74973. Hats of man-made fiber, valued Sec. 75015. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
materials. $5–$25.
Sec. 74939. Golf shoes other than for men, leg flanges for residential fuel
Sec. 74974. Waterproof and insulated hats oil tanks.
uppers of textile materials. with ear flaps, valued over $15.
Sec. 74940. Women’s footwear with textile Sec. 75016. Portable gas cooking stoves.
Sec. 74975. Fishing wading staffs. Sec. 75017. Portable outdoor cookers.
uppers and 50 percent or more Sec. 74976. Plastic plants for aquariums, not
of the surface area of which is Sec. 75018. Self-anchored beverage con-
glued or bound. tainers.
leather. Sec. 74977. Natural stone ledger tile of sand-
Sec. 74941. Shoe and boot covers. Sec. 75019. Stainless steel handmade kitchen
stone. sinks.
Sec. 74942. Women’s footwear with textile
Sec. 74978. Marble mosaic and pebble tiles. Sec. 75020. Loose frame baskets.
uppers, open toes or heels, val-
Sec. 74979. Natural stone limestone tiles.
ued $15–$30 per pair. Sec. 75021. Two-story fire escape ladders.
Sec. 74980. Natural stone marble tiles.
Sec. 74943. Men’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 75022. Three-story fire escape ladders.
Sec. 74981. Waterjet natural stone mosaic
with open toes or open heels, Sec. 75023. Work support stands of steel.
tile.
valued not over $12 per pair. Sec. 75024. Locking fixtures of iron or steel.
Sec. 74982. Marble entertaining and
Sec. 74944. Women’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 75025. Stainless steel phone handle-and-
serveware.
with open toes or open heels, stand accessories.
Sec. 74983. Articles of marble for kitchen
valued not over $12 per pair. Sec. 75026. Circular and S-shaped stainless
Sec. 74945. Children’s textile upper footwear, and dining room.
Sec. 74984. Natural stone ledger tiles of trav- steel carabiners.
with open toes or open heels, Sec. 75027. Pieces of refined unwrought cop-
ertine.
valued not over $12 per pair. per cathode 99.9999 percent
Sec. 74946. Oxford footwear with textile Sec. 74985. Travertine decorative tile.
Sec. 74986. Limestone decorative tiles. pure.
upper and composite toe, val- Sec. 75028. Ultra-thin and wide-width alu-
Sec. 74987. Blank, embossed, and printed
ued at $12–$20 per pair. minum foil.
Sec. 74947. Oxford-style footwear for men or stoneware coaster disks and
trivets. Sec. 75029. Etched capacitor aluminum foil
women with textile uppers, of a thickness 0.018–0.126 mm.
Sec. 74988. Rolled green glass sheets.
with an alloy safety toecap and Sec. 75030. Stove top coffee makers.
Sec. 74989. Framed rear-view mirrors.
static dissipating protection. Sec. 75031. Aluminum shower caddies.
Sec. 74948. Oxford-style work footwear with Sec. 74990. Wall mirrors, unframed.
Sec. 74991. Wall mirrors, framed. Sec. 75032. Step stools of aluminum.
steel safety toe and static dis- Sec. 75033. Aluminum ladders.
Sec. 74992. Stemware (crystalline) drinking
sipating protection. Sec. 75034. Circular and S-shaped aluminum
Sec. 74949. Women’s footwear, covering the glasses valued over $0.30 but not
over $3 each, other than those carabiners.
ankle but not the knee, valued Sec. 75035. Stationary sprinklers of zinc.
over $24 per pair. presented in sets.
Sec. 74993. Double-walled insulated glass Sec. 75036. Tungsten waste and scrap.
Sec. 74950. Men’s textile upper footwear, not Sec. 75037. Cobalt alloys.
covering the ankle, valued over tumblers.
Sec. 74994. Diamond-shaped stemmed wine Sec. 75038. Certain gallium (Ga).
$24 per pair. Sec. 75039. Niobium (columbium) rings no
Sec. 74951. Oxford footwear with textile up- glasses.
Sec. 74995. Twisted-center stemless wine thicker than 20 mm.
pers and composite toe, valued
glass. Sec. 75040. Tungsten secondary raw mate-
over $20 per pair.
Sec. 74996. Crystalline drinking glasses, rial.
Sec. 74952. Men’s mid-cut footwear with a
without stems, not in sets. Sec. 75041. Gear-driven bolt cutters and pipe
textile upper and a protective
Sec. 74997. Double-walled insulated glass cutters.
toe cap.
Sec. 74953. Women’s footwear with leather bowls. Sec. 75042. Rotary cutters.
soles and textile uppers, open Sec. 74998. Leaf-shaped glass decanters. Sec. 75043. Food graters.
toes or heels, valued $12–$24 per Sec. 74999. Set of four appetizer plates made Sec. 75044. Hand tools for applying plastic
pair. of glass with steel caddy holder, clip fasteners to garments.
Sec. 74954. Footwear for women valued over valued at $2 each. Sec. 75045. Steel workstations with vises ad-
$20 but not over $24 per pair. Sec. 75000. Spice rack with glass jars and justable by foot pedal.
Sec. 74955. Women’s footwear with leather wooden lids valued not over $3 Sec. 75046. Fixed carbide cutter and roller
soles and textile uppers, valued each. cone drill bits.
$15–$20 per pair. Sec. 75001. Glass lens blanks for infrared ap- Sec. 75047. Rotary food graters.
Sec. 74956. Women’s footwear with leather plications. Sec. 75048. Coffee presses.
soles and textile uppers, valued Sec. 75002. Hair accessories of glass beads, Sec. 75049. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
$20–$25 per pair. imitation pearls, and imitation with a brew-through lid.
Sec. 74957. Women’s footwear with cork stones, valued less than $7. Sec. 75050. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
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soles and textile uppers. Sec. 75003. Filter bags with acid-resistant with no lid.
Sec. 74958. Men’s footwear with felt soles, coating, of woven fiberglass Sec. 75051. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
not covering the ankle, valued laminated to ePTFE, weighing with fitted hinged lid.
$20 per pair or higher. at least 325 g/m2 but not over Sec. 75052. Commercial vacuum insulated
Sec. 74959. Women’s and girls’ footwear with 350 g/m2. coffee servers with sight gauge.
cork uppers, valued less than Sec. 75004. Fiberglass replacement wicks for Sec. 75053. Commercial vacuum insulated
$25 per pair. outdoor garden torch. coffee servers with plastic base.
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Sec. 75054. Commercial vacuum insulated Sec. 75111. Multi-zone outdoor unit ductless Sec. 75158. Motors.
coffee servers with plastic base systems. Sec. 75159. DC motors of an output exceeding
and stand. Sec. 75112. Indoor units of split air condi- 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W.
Sec. 75055. Craft knives with fixed pen-like tioner systems. Sec. 75160. DC motors, of an output exceed-
or retractable blades. Sec. 75113. Ductless 18000 BTU heat pumps, ing 74.6 W but not exceeding 735
Sec. 75056. Craft knives. single zone inverter. W.
Sec. 75057. Blades for craft knives with non- Sec. 75114. Single-phase heat pump. Sec. 75161. DC brushed rhombic winding
fixed blades. Sec. 75115. Steel vacuum pitchers with plas- NdFeB magnet motors output
Sec. 75058. Ergonomic pinking shears. tic hinged lid. over 74.6 W but not over 735 W.
Sec. 75059. Spring-action scissors. Sec. 75116. Oil filters. Sec. 75162. DC brushless slotless rhombic
Sec. 75060. Electronic locks for lockers. Sec. 75117. Battery powered nasal irrigators. winding NdFeB magnet motors
Sec. 75061. Luggage locks of base metal, Sec. 75118. Struts to absorb vibration. output over 74.6 W but not over
packaged for retail sale. Sec. 75119. Table saws (25.4 cm.), operable 735 W.
Sec. 75062. Key-operated door handles, push- corded and cordless. Sec. 75163. DC motors of an output exceeding
pull-rotate. Sec. 75120. Sliding miter saws (25.4 cm) with 750 W but not exceeding 14.92
Sec. 75063. Vent mounted magnetic mobile laser, corded and cordless. kW.
Sec. 75121. Electromechanical rotary ham- Sec. 75164. DC electric motor for non-air-
phone holder for automobiles.
mers, corded and cordless. craft gas turbines.
Sec. 75064. Dash mounted magnetic mobile
Sec. 75122. Electromechanical hammer im- Sec. 75165. AC alternators.
phone holder for automobiles.
pact drivers, corded and Sec. 75166. AC alternators with copper
Sec. 75065. Windshield mounted magnetic
cordless. windings.
mobile phone holder for auto-
Sec. 75123. Rotary hammer drill tools with Sec. 75167. Wound stators and rotor assem-
mobiles.
self-contained electric motor. blies.
Sec. 75066. Steel latches with plastic plung- Sec. 75124. Drill driver tools with self-con-
ers. Sec. 75168. Rotors.
tained electric motor. Sec. 75169. Stators for washing machines,
Sec. 75067. Non-key-operated door handles. Sec. 75125. Extruders.
Sec. 75068. Curtain rings. with a 27-tooth design.
Sec. 75126. Three-dimensional drawing pens. Sec. 75170. Stators for washing machines,
Sec. 75069. Brackets. Sec. 75127. Professional grade three-dimen-
Sec. 75070. Curtain rods. with an 18-tooth design.
sional drawing pens. Sec. 75171. Rotors for washing machines,
Sec. 75071. Curtain rod hardware. Sec. 75128. Electric multi-functional blower
Sec. 75072. Curtain tiebacks. with a height of 60.8 mm.
vacuums. Sec. 75172. Rotors for washing machines,
Sec. 75073. Curtain rod finials. Sec. 75129. Autosamplers (multisamplers) for
Sec. 75074. Curved shower rods. with a height of 49 mm.
liquid chromatographs.
Sec. 75075. Shower hooks and rings. Sec. 75173. 6 V lead-acid storage batteries.
Sec. 75130. Autosamplers (vialsamplers) for
Sec. 75076. Straight shower rods. Sec. 75174. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
liquid chromatographs.
Sec. 75077. Steel window rods. used for the auxiliary source of
Sec. 75131. Hydraulic hammer assembly.
Sec. 75078. Antitheft steel cases with digital Sec. 75132. Segmented bladder-operated power.
locks. molds, with more than 25-inch Sec. 75175. Lead-acid storage batteries, used
Sec. 75079. Stainless steel hose kits. rim diameter. for wheelchairs.
Sec. 75080. Stainless steel hoses. Sec. 75133. Used valves for directional con- Sec. 75176. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
Sec. 75081. Wrist watch strap buckles not trol. rated at less than 15 ampere-
over 18 mm. Sec. 75134. Keg spears with pressure release hours.
Sec. 75082. Wrist watch strap buckles over 18 valves. Sec. 75177. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
mm. Sec. 75135. Multiport distribution control- rated at 15 ampere-hours or
Sec. 75083. Used cylinder heads. lers. more.
Sec. 75084. Cylinder heads used solely or Sec. 75136. Subsea modular trees. Sec. 75178. Cell box assemblies, weighing 15
principally with certain en- Sec. 75137. Flow selector unit-multi-port 6- kg or more but not over 18 kg.
branch engine crankshafts. Sec. 75179. Cell box assemblies, weighing 30
gines.
Sec. 75138. Engine crankshafts. kg or more but not over 36 kg.
Sec. 75085. Engine blocks.
Sec. 75139. Turbocharger journal bearings. Sec. 75180. Cell box assemblies, weighing 36
Sec. 75086. Swirler assemblies for turbines.
Sec. 75140. Mid-range bearing housings. kg or more but not over 49 kg.
Sec. 75087. Barrels for fuel mixing.
Sec. 75141. Heavy duty bearing housings. Sec. 75181. Cell box assemblies NX.
Sec. 75088. Injector assemblies for certain
Sec. 75142. Fixed ration gear boxes. Sec. 75182. Food processors with a capacity
turbines.
Sec. 75143. Track drive gear boxes. greater than 2.9 liters but not
Sec. 75089. Stem assemblies for certain tur- Sec. 75144. Swing bearing assembly. exceeding 3.1 liters.
bines. Sec. 75145. Gears for use in machinery or Sec. 75183. Food processors with a capacity
Sec. 75090. Tip assemblies for non-gas tur- within engines. greater than 1.6 liters but not
bines. Sec. 75146. 14Y stepper motors. exceeding 2.2 liters.
Sec. 75091. High pressure fuel pumps. Sec. 75147. Air door actuators. Sec. 75184. Cordless hand blenders.
Sec. 75092. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75148. Servo motors. Sec. 75185. Cordless hand mixers.
364x333x485 mm. Sec. 75149. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 75186. Corded hand blenders.
Sec. 75093. Dry scroll vacuum pumps NdFeb magnet motors, with Sec. 75187. Burr coffee grinders.
297x260x420 mm. output under 18.65 W. Sec. 75188. Electric food processors with
Sec. 75094. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75150. DC brushed rhombic winding bowl scraper.
254x260x420 mm. NdFeB magnet motors. Sec. 75189. Electric food processors with
Sec. 75095. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75151. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- snap-locking lid.
181x140x358 mm. NiCo magnet motors, with out- Sec. 75190. Electric juice extractors.
Sec. 75096. Turbomolecular vacuum pumps. put under 18.65 W. Sec. 75191. Electric drink mixers.
Sec. 75097. Rotary vane vacuum pumps val- Sec. 75152. DC brushless rhombic winding Sec. 75192. Spiralizing food processors with a
ued over $500 each. NdFeB magnet motors, with capacity equal to or greater
Sec. 75098. Vacuum diffusion pumps valued output under 18.65 W. than 2.36 liters but not exceed-
over $900 each. Sec. 75153. DC brushed rhombic winding ing 2.64 liters.
Sec. 75099. Hand- or foot-operated air pumps. NdFeB magnet motors, with Sec. 75193. Spiralizing food processors with a
Sec. 75100. Roof vent fans. output over 18.65 but not over capacity equal to or greater
Sec. 75101. 12-Amp corded electric leaf blow- 37.5 W. than 2.83 liters but not exceed-
ers. Sec. 75154. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- ing 3.07 liters.
Sec. 75102. Cordless battery powered leaf NiCo magnet motors, with out- Sec. 75194. Dicing food processors.
blowers not exceeding 20 volts. put over 18.65 W but not over Sec. 75195. Compact food processor with
Sec. 75103. Cordless battery powered leaf 37.5 W. smoothie function.
blowers between 20 and 60 V. Sec. 75155. DC brushless slotless rhombic Sec. 75196. Juice extractors.
Sec. 75104. Fan assemblies for cab climate winding NdFeB magnet motors Sec. 75197. Integrated baby food making sys-
systems. output over 18.65 W but not tems.
Sec. 75105. Aquarium air pumps. over 37.5 W. Sec. 75198. Electric juice mixers and grind-
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Sec. 75106. Heat pumps for residential use. Sec. 75156. DC brushed rhombic winding ers.
Sec. 75107. Heat pumps (outdoor units) for NdFeB magnet motors output Sec. 75199. Ultrasonic humidifiers.
split air conditioner systems. over 37.5 W but not over 74.6 W. Sec. 75200. Automatic litterboxes, valued no
Sec. 75108. High-wall indoor units. Sec. 75157. DC brushless slotless rhombic more than $100.
Sec. 75109. Single-zone outdoor units. winding NdFeB magnet motors Sec. 75201. Electric toothbrushes.
Sec. 75110. Mini heat pumps for split air con- output over 37.5 W but not over Sec. 75202. Ultrasonic cool/warm mist hu-
ditioner systems. 74.6 W. midifiers with aromatherapy.
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Sec. 75203. 2-in-1 can opener. Sec. 75244. Electric toasters with double- Sec. 75284. Low speed automotive ethernet
Sec. 75204. Food spiralizing devices. slice slots. USB harnesses.
Sec. 75205. Ceramic bowls. Sec. 75245. Electric toasters with 37 mm Sec. 75285. High speed autolink cable USB
Sec. 75206. Food grinders for certain wide slots, with a retractable harnesses.
electromechanical stand food cord. Sec. 75286. Insulated electric conductors, of
mixers. Sec. 75246. Electric pressure cookers rated a kind used with extreme ultra-
Sec. 75207. Pasta press extruders for certain more than 800 W but not more violet lithography machines.
stand food mixers. than 1,000 W, with a capacity of Sec. 75287. Insulated electric conductors, of
Sec. 75208. Stainless steel bowls for certain not less than 5 liters. a kind used with deep ultra-
electromechanical stand food Sec. 75247. Electric pressure cookers rated violet lithography machines.
mixers, with capacity greater more than 1,200 W but not more Sec. 75288. Insulated electric conductors, of
than 4.2 liters but not exceeding than 1,400 W, with a capacity of a kind used with optical instru-
4.8 liters. less than 5 liters. ments.
Sec. 75209. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 75248. Electric pressure cookers rated Sec. 75289. Rings, blocks, and other insu-
electromechanical stand food more than 1,000 W but not more lating fittings of quartz.
mixers, with capacity greater than 1,200 W, with a capacity of Sec. 75290. Front tire splash guards for vehi-
than 2.8 liters but not exceeding less than 5 liters. cles.
3.4 liters. Sec. 75249. Contoured heating pads. Sec. 75291. Rear tire splash guards for vehi-
Sec. 75210. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 75250. Slow cookers with non-stick ce- cles.
electromechanical stand food ramic coated stoneware. Sec. 75292. Automatic gear boxes.
mixers, with capacity greater Sec. 75251. Heating pads. Sec. 75293. Suspension systems (struts) for
than 5.6 liters but not exceeding Sec. 75252. Programmable slow cookers with off-highway trucks.
8.6 liters. digital display. Sec. 75294. Suspension system stabilizer
Sec. 75253. 8-Quart electric slow cookers. bars.
Sec. 75211. Pasta rollers and cutters for
Sec. 75254. Programmable slow cookers. Sec. 75295. Tie rod assemblies.
stand food mixers. Sec. 75255. Electric slow cookers with lock-
Sec. 75212. Glass bowls for certain Sec. 75296. Used axle housings.
ing lid. Sec. 75297. Used parts for power trains.
electromechanical stand food Sec. 75256. Double flip waffle makers with
mixers. Sec. 75298. Front windshield covers.
removable grids. Sec. 75299. Expansion chambers.
Sec. 75213. Body trimmers for detailed hair Sec. 75257. Ice cream waffle cone and bowl
trimming. Sec. 75300. Bicycle racks for car roofs.
makers. Sec. 75301. High pressure fuel injector rails.
Sec. 75214. Hair clipper sets. Sec. 75258. Electric breakfast sandwich mak-
Sec. 75215. Rechargeable trimmers for trim- Sec. 75302. Stand-up bicycles, having both
ers. wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in di-
ming human hair. Sec. 75259. Pressure cookers.
Sec. 75216. PCB assemblies for clippers and ameter.
Sec. 75260. 10-quart programmable slow
trimmers. Sec. 75303. Elliptical cycles, with wheels not
cookers.
Sec. 75217. LED bicycle wheel spoke lights. exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter.
Sec. 75261. Polished stainless steel 1.5-quart
Sec. 75218. Bicycle rear lights. Sec. 75304. Bicycle frames, other than of
tea kettles.
Sec. 75219. Portable electric lamps. Sec. 75262. Egg bite makers. steel, valued $600 or less.
Sec. 75220. Space heaters. Sec. 75263. Vacuum steel insulated coffee ca- Sec. 75305. Internal gear bicycle hubs, other
Sec. 75221. Microwave ovens with capacity rafes, of a kind used with deep than two or three speeds.
not exceeding 22.5 liters. ultraviolet lithography ma- Sec. 75306. Bicycle pedals other than clipless
Sec. 75222. Microwave ovens with capacity chines. pedals.
exceeding 22.5 liters but not ex- Sec. 75264. Vacuum steel insulated carafes Sec. 75307. Clipless bicycle pedals and parts
ceeding 31 liters. for household coffee machines, thereof.
Sec. 75223. Low-profile microwave ovens of a kind used with deep ultra- Sec. 75308. Carbon fiber bicycle seatposts.
Sec. 75309. Bicycle handlebar tape, other
with electronic opening mecha- violet lithography machines.
Sec. 75265. Vacuum steel bodies with inner than silicon or leather tape.
nism and integral range hood.
and outer steel layers. Sec. 75310. Trailer cycles.
Sec. 75224. Low-profile microwave ovens
Sec. 75266. Lamp-holder housings of plastic. Sec. 75311. Dropper seatposts.
with push button opening
Sec. 75267. 660 W, 125 V, lamp-holder with Sec. 75312. Bicycle fenders.
mechanism and integral range Sec. 75313. Bicycle handlebars.
hood. two 15 amp outlets.
Sec. 75268. Combination duplex receptacle/ Sec. 75314. Multi-functional steel carts.
Sec. 75225. Low-profile microwave ovens Sec. 75315. Non-mechanically propelled in-
with electronic opening mecha- outlet and USB charger, 15–20
amp, 125 V. dustrial hand truck.
nism and without a range hood. Sec. 75316. Moving dollies.
Sec. 75226. Searing grills. Sec. 75269. Range and dryer receptacles.
Sec. 75270. Residential grade receptacles. Sec. 75317. Paragliders, paraglider wings and
Sec. 75227. Automatic drip coffee makers. paraglider harnesses.
Sec. 75228. Espresso machines. Sec. 75271. Residential and commercial USB
receptacles. Sec. 75318. Sailing catamarans and power
Sec. 75229. Coffee makers with dishwasher catamarans.
Sec. 75272. Power strips.
safe removable parts. Sec. 75319. Projection lenses.
Sec. 75273. Surge protectors.
Sec. 75230. Single-service coffee makers with Sec. 75274. Programmable controllers for ar- Sec. 75320. Mounted optical lenses.
milk frothers. chitectural lighting. Sec. 75321. Objective lenses for broadcast
Sec. 75231. Electric coffee makers with dual Sec. 75275. Electronic modular control pan- cameras.
dispensers. els for generators. Sec. 75322. Objective lenses for cinema cam-
Sec. 75232. Electric coffee makers for brew- Sec. 75276. Power distribution modules and eras.
ing capsules. programmable controllers. Sec. 75323. Magnifying spectacles.
Sec. 75233. Automatic or manual pour over Sec. 75277. Glass capacitive touchscreen as- Sec. 75324. LCD television panel assemblies,
coffee makers. semblies with LCD. with a video display measuring
Sec. 75234. Removable reservoir Sec. 75278. Lamps containing deuterium gas over 175.26 cm.
coffeemakers. without radio-frequency identi- Sec. 75325. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 75235. Single serve coffee makers. fication (RFID). with a video display measuring
Sec. 75236. 2-way coffee makers with a 12-cup Sec. 75279. Lamps containing deuterium gas over 149.86 cm but not over
carafe and a pod brewer. with radio-frequency identifica- 175.26 cm.
Sec. 75237. Rapid cold brew and hot coffee tion (RFID). Sec. 75326. LCD television panel assemblies,
makers. Sec. 75280. Fiber channel coaxial cables of with a video display measuring
Sec. 75238. Electric kettles. silver-plated copper conductors over 139.7 cm but not over 149.86
Sec. 75239. Electric toasters with even-toast and expanded ePTFE cm.
feature. dielectrics. Sec. 75327. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 75240. Electric toasters with 6.5 inch Sec. 75281. Insulated coaxial cables, of a with a video display measuring
slots. kind used with deep ultraviolet over 137.16 cm but not over 139.7
Sec. 75241. Electric toasters with 37 mm lithography machines. cm.
wide slots, with an under-base Sec. 75282. Coaxial cables insulated with Sec. 75328. Housings designed for infrared
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Sec. 75242. 2- and 4- slot toasters, not having used with deep ultraviolet li- Sec. 75329. Electronic temperature indica-
a button to keep toaster con- thography machines. tors, weighing 14.2 g.
tents warm after toasting. Sec. 75283. Coaxial cables insulated with Sec. 75330. Electronic temperature indica-
Sec. 75243. 2-slot toasters, with a button to ePTFE, non-vapor sealed, of a tors, weighing 64.4 g.
keep toaster content warm kind used with deep ultraviolet Sec. 75331. Electronic temperature indica-
after toasting. lithography machines. tors, weighing 430 g.
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Sec. 75332. Global cargo trackers, weighing Sec. 75388. Aluminum LED downlight reflec- Sec. 75433. Foldable treadmills with
660 g. tors. touchscreen console greater
Sec. 75333. Temperature data monitors, Sec. 75389. Outdoor garden torch replace- than 44.4 cm.
weighing 115 g. ment canisters. Sec. 75434. Interactive indoor cycling exer-
Sec. 75334. Temperature data monitors, Sec. 75390. Iris subassemblies for moving cise cycles.
weighing 138.9 g. lights. Sec. 75435. Multimodality fitness equipment,
Sec. 75335. Temperature data monitors, Sec. 75391. Zoom modules for automated with integrated contact grip
weighing 133.2 g. moving lights. heart rate monitors.
Sec. 75336. Parts and accessories of bicycle Sec. 75392. Golf club heads for fairway Sec. 75436. Fishing reels valued not over
speedometers. woods. $2.70 each, pre-spooled, with rod
Sec. 75337. Wired remote controllers. Sec. 75393. Golf club shafts for putters. and fishing line.
Sec. 75338. Analog/digital wrist watches. Sec. 75394. Steel golf club shafts, other than Sec. 75437. Fishing reels valued not over
Sec. 75339. Mechanical wrist watches. for putters. $2.70 each.
Sec. 75340. Mechanical wrist watches with Sec. 75395. Golf club shaft assemblies. Sec. 75438. Hard artificial crankbaits.
leather or other band. Sec. 75396. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 75439. Collapsible big game decoys.
Sec. 75341. Analog pocket watches. extra stiff flex. Sec. 75440. Vacuum steel hinged lid pitchers,
Sec. 75342. Projection alarm clocks, non- Sec. 75397. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, not exceeding 1 liter.
atomic. extra stiff flex. Sec. 75441. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav-
Sec. 75343. Projection atomic alarm clocks. Sec. 75398. Graphite irons golf club shafts, ing a capacity exceeding 1 liter
Sec. 75344. Analog wall clocks without ther- extra stiff flex. but not exceeding 2 liters.
mometer, hygrometer, or ba- Sec. 75399. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 75442. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav-
rometer gauges. regular, senior, adult, or ladies ing a capacity exceeding 2 liters
Sec. 75345. Analog clocks with thermometer flex. but not exceeding 4 liters.
and hygrometer. Sec. 75400. Graphite golf club driver shafts, Sec. 75443. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
Sec. 75346. Atomic analog wall clocks. stiff flex. servers over 2 liters.
Sec. 75347. Atomic digital clocks. Sec. 75401. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, Sec. 75444. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
Sec. 75348. Analog kitchen timers. regular, senior, adult, or ladies servers over 2 liters with lever
Sec. 75349. Wrist watch movements having flex. dispensing.
over one jewel and less than 7 Sec. 75402. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, PART II—EXISTING DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND
jewels. stiff flex. REDUCTIONS
Sec. 75350. Watch movements having over 7 Sec. 75403. Graphite irons golf club shafts,
Sec. 75451. Extension of certain existing
jewels and under 17 jewels. regular, senior, adult, or ladies
duty suspensions and reduc-
Sec. 75351. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ over 41 flex.
tions and other modifications.
mm in diameter. Sec. 75404. Graphite irons golf club shafts,
Sec. 75352. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ not over stiff flex. PART III—EFFECTIVE DATE
41 mm in diameter. Sec. 75405. Pickleball paddles. Sec. 75461. Effective date.
Sec. 75353. Watch case bezels, backs, and Sec. 75406. Pickleballs. Subtitle C—Reauthorization of American
centers. Sec. 75407. Exercise cycles. Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016
Sec. 75354. Watch case parts. Sec. 75408. Stationary trainers.
Sec. 75471. Reauthorization of American
Sec. 75355. Stainless steel watch bracelets. Sec. 75409. Multimodality fitness equipment,
Manufacturing Competitiveness
Sec. 75356. Watch dials. without integrated contact grip
Sec. 75357. Watch crowns. Act of 2016.
heart rate monitor.
Sec. 75358. Watch hands. Sec. 75410. Multimodality fitness equipment TITLE V—AUTHORIZATION OF
Sec. 75359. Acoustic guitars. with integrated power sensor to APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 75360. Console digital pianos. measure the user’s upper body Sec. 76001. Authorization of additional ap-
Sec. 75361. Grand digital pianos. power input. propriations.
Sec. 75362. Electronic 61-key keyboards. Sec. 75411. Parts and accessories for tread- TITLE VI—CUSTOMS USER FEES
Sec. 75363. Electric guitars and acoustic/ mills.
electric guitars. Sec. 77001. Extension of customs user fees.
Sec. 75412. Parts and accessories for
Sec. 75364. Memory foam travel pillows. ellipticals. DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G
Sec. 75365. Lighting for wall installation. Sec. 75413. Parts and accessories for sta- EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 75366. Decorative bathroom fan assem- tionary exercise cycles. SEC. 1001. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
blies (lighting fixtures) assem- Sec. 75414. Parts and accessories for weight The table of contents for this division is as
blies. training equipment. follows:
Sec. 75367. Metal household floor lamps. Sec. 75415. Parts and accessories for certain DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G
Sec. 75368. Solar powered pathway lights, exercise equipment machines. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS
each measuring between 36.8 cm Sec. 75416. Lateral elliptical machines.
and 42 cm in height. Sec. 75417. Adjustable-weight kettlebells. Sec. 1001. Table of contents.
Sec. 75369. Solar powered pathway lights, Sec. 75418. Adjustable-weight barbell. Sec. 1002. Creating Helpful Incentives to
each measuring between 45 cm Sec. 75419. Exercise cycles with dual-posi- Produce Semiconductors
and 48 cm in height. tion handgrips. (CHIPS) for America Fund.
Sec. 75370. Exterior exit viewing lights, dual Sec. 75420. Exercise cycles with single hand- Sec. 1003. Appropriations for wireless supply
beam. grips. chain innovation.
Sec. 75371. LED flameless candles. Sec. 75421. Upright exercise cycles. SEC. 1002. CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO
Sec. 75372. Aquarium LED light strands. Sec. 75422. Recumbent exercise cycles with PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS
(CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND.
Sec. 75373. LED light modules for bathroom touchscreen consoles.
fans/lights. Sec. 75423. Leaning exercise cycles. (a) CHIPS FOR AMERICA FUND.—
Sec. 75374. Aquarium LED light sticks. Sec. 75424. Rod gyms, with vertical bench. (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established
Sec. 75375. Aquarium LED light strips. Sec. 75425. Rod and resistance gyms, with in the Treasury of the United States a fund
Sec. 75376. Decorative votive candle holders. flat benches. to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen-
Sec. 75377. Candle jar shades. Sec. 75426. Foldable treadmills, with LCD tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for
Sec. 75378. Non-electrical lighting. consoles with control keypads. America Fund’’ (referred to in this sub-
Sec. 75379. Outdoor garden or patio torches Sec. 75427. Foldable treadmills, with section as the ‘‘Fund’’) for the Secretary of
of bamboo construction. touchscreen consoles measuring Commerce to carry out sections 9902 and 9906
Sec. 75380. Outdoor garden or patio torches 44.5 cm or less. of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
of non-bamboo construction. Sec. 75428. Indoor cycling machines with Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
Sec. 75381. Indoor oil lamps with base of wireless data touchscreen dis- 2021 (Public Law 116–283). Amounts in the
glass or metal. plays. Fund to carry out section 9906 of Public Law
Sec. 75382. Outdoor garden torches for table- Sec. 75429. Indoor cycling machines with 116–283 shall be transferred to and merged
top use. LCD consoles and two water with ac counts within the Department of
Sec. 75383. Glass lens arrays for spotlights. bottle holders. Commerce to be used for such purposes.
Sec. 75384. Lamp shades. Sec. 75430. Indoor cycling machines with (2) APPROPRIATION.—
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Sec. 75385. Galvanized steel LED downlight LCD consoles and single water (A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail-
housing frames. bottle holder. able for such purposes, there is appropriated
Sec. 75386. Aluminum cylinders for LED Sec. 75431. Recumbent elliptical machines. to the Fund established in subsection (a)(1),
lighting fixtures. Sec. 75432. Fitness equipment combining the out of amounts in the Treasury not other-
Sec. 75387. Galvanized steel brackets and functions of an elliptical and a wise appropriated—
plates for LED lighting fix- stair stepper, weight over 90 (i) for fiscal year 2022, $24,000,000,000, to re-
tures. kgs. main available until expended, of which
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$19,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- (E) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘critical Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
lic Law 116–283, $2,000,000,000 shall be for sub- manufacturing industry’’— lic Law 116–283). Amounts in the Fund shall
section (c) of section 9906 of Public Law 116– (i) means an industry that is assigned a be transferred to and merged with accounts
283, $2,500,000,000 shall be for subsection (d) of North American Industry Classification Sys- within the Department of Defense to be used
section 9906 of Public Law 116–283, and tem code beginning with 31, 32, or 33, and for for such purposes. Amounts in the Fund or
$500,000,000 shall be for subsections (e) and (f) which the industry components that are as- transferred to and merged with accounts
of section 9906 of Public Law 116–283; signed a North American Industry Classifica- within the Department of Defense may not
(ii) for fiscal year 2023, $7,000,000,000 to re- tion System code beginning with the same 4 be used for construction of facilities.
main available until expended, of which digits as the industry— (2) APPROPRIATION.—In addition to
$5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- (I) manufacture primary products and amounts otherwise available for such pur-
lic Law 116–283 and $2,000,000,000 shall be for parts, the sum of which account for not less poses, there is appropriated to the Fund es-
subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 than 5 percent of the manufacturing value tablished in subsection (b)(1), out of amounts
of Public Law 116–283; added by industry gross domestic product of in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated—
(iii) for fiscal year 2024, $6,300,000,000, to re- the United States; and (A) for fiscal year 2022, $400,000,000, to re-
main available until expended, of which (II) employ individuals for primary prod- main available until September 30, 2022;
$5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- ucts and parts manufacturing activities (B) for fiscal year 2023, $400,000,000, to re-
lic Law 116–283 and $1,300,000,000 shall be for that, combined, account for not less than 5 main available until September 30, 2023;
subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 percent of manufacturing employment in the (C) for fiscal year 2024, $400,000,000, to re-
of Public Law 116–283; United States; and main available until September 30, 2024;
(iv) for fiscal year 2025, $6,100,000,000, to re- (ii) may include any other manufacturing (D) for fiscal year 2025, $400,000,000, to re-
main available until expended, of which industry designated by the Secretary based main available until September 30, 2025; and
$5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- on the relevance of the manufacturing indus- (E) for fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000, to re-
lic Law 116–283 and $1,100,000,000 shall be for try to the national and economic security of main available until September 30, 2026.
subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 the United States, including the impacts of (3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.—
of Public Law 116–283; and job losses. (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The
(v) for fiscal year 2026, $6,800,000,000, to re- (F) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘mature President shall submit to Congress detailed
main available until expended, of which technology node’’ has the meaning given the account, program element, and project allo-
$5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- term by the Secretary of Commerce. cations of the full amount made available
lic Law 116– 283 and $1,800,000,000 shall be for (4) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— under subsection (b)(2)—
subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The (i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90
of Public Law 116–283. President shall submit to Congress detailed days after the date of enactment of this Act;
(B) In carrying out this subsection, the account, program, and project allocations of and
Secretary of Commerce may use up to 2 per- the full amount made available under sub- (ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as
cent of the amounts made available in each section (a)(2)— part of the annual budget submission of the
fiscal year for salaries and expenses, admin- (i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90 President under section 1105(a) of title 31,
istration, and oversight purposes, of which days after the date of enactment of this Act; United States Code.
$5,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 through and (B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
2026 shall be transferred to the Office of In- (ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as (i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap-
spector General of the Department of Com- part of the annual budget submission of the propriations of the House of Representatives
merce to oversee expenditures from the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, and the Senate may provide for alternate al-
Fund. United States Code. location of amounts made available under
(3) ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE TECHNOLOGY (B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— subsection (b)(2), including by account, pro-
NODES.— (i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap- gram element, and project.
(A) Of the amount available in fiscal year propriations of the House of Representatives (ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.—
2022 to implement section 9902 of Public Law and the Senate may provide for alternate al- (I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con-
116–283, $2,000,000,000 shall be to provide Fed- location of amounts made available under gress has not enacted legislation estab-
eral financial assistance to covered entities subsection (a)(2), including by account, pro- lishing alternate allocations, including by
to incentivize investment in facilities and gram, and project. account, program element, and project, by
equipment in the United States for the fab- (ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— the date on which the Act making full-year
rication, assembly, testing, or advanced (I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- appropriations for the Department of De-
packaging of semiconductors at mature gress has not enacted legislation estab- fense for the applicable fiscal year is enacted
technology nodes. lishing alternate allocations, including by into law, only then shall amounts made
(B) In addition to the procedures, eligi- account, program, and project, by the date available under subsection (b)(2) be allocated
bility, and considerations for review speci- on which the Act making full-year appro- by the President or apportioned or allotted
fied in subsection 9902(a)(2) of Public Law priations for the Department of Commerce, by account, program element, and project
116–283, in order to for an entity to qualify to Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for pursuant to title 31, United States Code.
receive Federal financial assistance under the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
this paragraph, the covered entity shall— only then shall amounts made available If Congress enacts legislation establishing
(i)(I) provide equipment or materials for under subsection (a)(2) be allocated by the alternate allocations, including by account,
the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- President or apportioned or allotted by ac- program element, and project, for amounts
vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- count, program, and project pursuant to title made available under subsection (b)(2) that
ture technology nodes in the United States; 31, United States Code. are less than the full amount appropriated
or (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— under that subsection, the difference be-
(II) fabricate, assemble using advanced If Congress enacts legislation establishing tween the amount appropriated and the al-
packaging, or test semiconductors at mature alternate allocations, including by account, ternate allocation shall be allocated by the
technology nodes in the United States; and program, and project, for amounts made President and apportioned and allotted by
(ii) commit to using any Federal financial available under subsection (a)(2) that are account, program element, and project pur-
assistance received under this section to in- less than the full amount appropriated under suant to title 31, United States Code.
crease the production of semiconductors at that subsection, the difference between the (c) CHIPS FOR AMERICA INTERNATIONAL
mature technology nodes. amount appropriated and the alternate allo- TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND INNOVATION
(C) ln addition to the considerations de- cation shall be allocated by the President FUND.—
scribed in subsection 9902(a)(2)(C) of Public and apportioned and allotted by account, (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established
Law 116–283, in granting Federal financial as- program, and project pursuant to title 31, in the Treasury of the United States a fund
sistance under this paragraph, the Secretary United States Code. to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen-
may consider whether a covered entity pro- (b) CHIPS FOR AMERICA DEFENSE FUND.— tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for
duces or supplies equipment or materials (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established America International Technology Security
used in the fabrication, assembly, testing, or in the Treasury of the United States a fund and Innovation Fund’’ (referred to in this
advanced packaging of semiconductors at to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen- subsection as the ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for
mature technology nodes that are necessary tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for international information and communica-
to support a critical manufacturing indus- America Defense Fund’’ (referred to in this tions technology security and semiconductor
try. subsection as the ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for re- supply chain activities, including to support
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(D) ln awarding Federal financial assist- search, development, test and evaluation, the development and adoption of secure and
ance to covered entities under this para- workforce development, and other require- trusted telecommunications technologies,
graph, the Secretary shall give priority to ments that are unique to the Department of secure semiconductors, secure semiconduc-
covered entities that support the resiliency Defense and the intelligence community, in- tors supply chains, and other emerging tech-
of semiconductor supply chains for critical cluding those requirements that are nec- nologies and to carry out sections 9905 and
manufacturing industries in the United essary to carry out section 9903(b) of the Wil- 9202(a)(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thorn-
States. liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense berry National Defense Authorization Act
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for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283), as Fund, Southwestern Power Administration (ii) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
appropriate. Amounts in the Fund shall be (89–5649–0–2–271).’’ the following: If Congress enacts legislation establishing
transferred by the Secretary of State to ac- ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce alternate allocations, including by account,
counts within the Department of State, the Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund. program, and project, for amounts rec-
United States Agency for International De- ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce ommended for allocation in a given fiscal
velopment, the Export-Import Bank, and the Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America De- year from amounts made available under
United States International Development Fi- fense Fund. subsection (a) that are less than the full
nance Corporation, as appropriate, to be used ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce amount recommended for allocation for that
for such purposes and under the terms and Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Inter- fiscal year, the difference between the
conditions of the account to which trans- national Technology Security and Innova- amount recommended for allocation and the
ferred. tion Fund.’’. alternate allocation shall be allocated by the
(2) APPROPRIATION.— (e) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.— President and apportioned and allotted by
(A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided account, program, and project pursuant to
able for such purposes, there is appropriated under this section are designated as an emer- title 31, United States Code.
to the Fund established in subsection (c)(1), gency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) (d) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of
out of amounts in the Treasury not other- of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
wise appropriated— (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is
(i) for fiscal year 2022, $100,000,000, to re- (2) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate, amended by inserting after ‘‘Postal Service
main available until September 30, 2026; this section is designated as an emergency Fund (18–4020–0–3–372).’’ the following:
(ii) for fiscal year 2023, $100,000,000, to re- requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. ‘‘Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation
main available until September 30, 2027; Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent Fund.’’.
(iii) for fiscal year 2024, $100,000,000, to re- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (e) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.—
main available until September 30, 2028; SEC. 1003. APPROPRIATIONS FOR WIRELESS SUP- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided
(iv) for fiscal year 2025, $100,000,000, to re- PLY CHAIN INNOVATION. under this section are designated as an emer-
main available until September 30, 2029; and (a) DIRECT APPROPRIATIONS.—In addition to gency requirement pursuant to section 4(g)
(v) for fiscal year 2026, $100,000,000, to re- amounts otherwise available for such pur- of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010
main available until September 30, 2030. poses, there is appropriated to the Public (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).
(B) In carrying out this subsection, the Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund es- (2) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate,
Secretary of State may use up to $5,000,000 of tablished under section 9202(a)(1) of the Wil- this section is designated as an emergency
the amounts made available in each fiscal liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H.
year for the Fund for salaries and expenses, Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub- Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent
administration, and oversight purposes, of lic Law 116–283), out of amounts in the Treas- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
which $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 ury not otherwise appropriated, $1,500,000,000 DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT
through 2026 shall be transferred to the Of- for fiscal year 2022, to remain available SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
fice of Inspector General of the Department through September 30, 2031. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be
of State to oversee expenditures under the (b) USE OF FUNDS, ADMINISTRATION, AND cited as the ‘‘Endless Frontier Act’’.
Fund. OVERSIGHT.—Of the amounts made available (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con-
(3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— under subsection (a)— tents of this division is as follows:
(A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The (1) not more than 5 percent of the amounts
President shall submit to Congress detailed DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT
allocated pursuant to subsection (c) in a
account, program, project, and activity allo- given fiscal year may be used by the Assist- Sec. 2001. Short title; table of contents.
cations of the full amount made available ant Secretary of Commerce for Communica- Sec. 2002. Definitions.
under subsection (c)(2)— tions and Information to administer the pro- Sec. 2003. Sense of Congress.
(i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90 grams funded from the Public Wireless Sup- Sec. 2004. Interagency working group.
days after the date of enactment of this Act; ply Chain Innovation Fund; and Sec. 2005. Key technology focus areas.
and (2) not less than $2,000,000 per fiscal year TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND
(ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as shall be transferred to the Office of Inspector INNOVATION
part of the annual budget submission of the General of the Department of Commerce for Sec. 2101. Definitions.
President under section 1105(a) of title 31, oversight related to activities conducted Sec. 2102. Directorate establishment and
United States Code. using amounts provided under this section. purpose.
(B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— (c) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— Sec. 2103. Personnel management.
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap- (1) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The Sec. 2104. Innovation centers.
propriations of the House of Representatives President shall submit to Congress detailed Sec. 2105. Transition of NSF programs.
and the Senate may provide for alternate al- account, program, and project allocations of Sec. 2106. Providing scholarships, fellow-
location of amounts made available under the amount recommended for allocation in a ships, and other student sup-
subsection (c)(2), including by account, pro- fiscal year from amounts made available port.
gram, project, and activity. under subsection (a)— Sec. 2107. Research and development.
(ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— (A) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90 Sec. 2108. Test beds.
(I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- days after the date of enactment of this Act; Sec. 2109. Academic technology transfer.
gress has not enacted legislation estab- and Sec. 2110. Capacity-building program for de-
lishing alternate allocations, including by (B) for each subsequent fiscal year through veloping universities.
account, program, project, and activity, by 2031, as part of the annual budget submission Sec. 2111. Technical assistance.
the date on which the Act making full-year of the President under section 1105(a) of title Sec. 2112. Coordination of activities.
appropriations for the Department of State, 31, United States Code. Sec. 2113. Reporting requirements.
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (2) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— Sec. 2114. Hands-on learning program.
for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into (A) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap- Sec. 2115. Intellectual property protection.
law, only then shall amounts made available propriations of the House of Representatives Sec. 2116. Authorization of appropriations
under subsection (c)(2) be allocated by the and the Senate may provide for alternate al- for the Foundation.
President or apportioned or allotted by ac- location of amounts recommended for alloca- Sec. 2117. Authorization of appropriations
count, program, project, and activity pursu- tion in a given fiscal year from amounts for the Department of Energy.
ant to title 31, United States Code. made available under subsection (a), includ- Sec. 2118. Authorization of appropriations
(II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— ing by account, program, and project. for the Defense Advanced Re-
If Congress enacts legislation establishing (B) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— search Projects Agency.
alternate allocations, including by account, (i) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND
program, project, and activity, for amounts gress has not enacted legislation estab- GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
made available under subsection (c)(2) that lishing alternate allocations, including by Sec. 2201. Chief Diversity Officer of the NSF.
are less than the full amount appropriated account, program, and project, by the date Sec. 2202. Programs to address the STEM
under that subsection, the difference be- on which the Act making full-year appro- workforce.
tween the amount appropriated and the al- priations for the Departments of Commerce Sec. 2203. Emerging research institution
ternate allocation shall be allocated by the and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies pilot program.
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President and apportioned and allotted by for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into Sec. 2204. Personnel management authori-
account, program, project, and activity pur- law, only then shall amounts recommended ties for the Foundation.
suant to title 31, United States Code. for allocation for that fiscal year from Sec. 2205. Advanced Technological Manufac-
(d) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of amounts made available under subsection (a) turing Act.
the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit be allocated by the President or apportioned Sec. 2206. Intramural emerging institutions
Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is or allotted by account, program, and project pilot program.
amended by inserting after ‘‘Continuing pursuant to title 31, United States Code. Sec. 2207. Public-private partnerships.
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Sec. 2208. AI Scholarship-for-Service Act. Sec. 2515. Limitation on nuclear cooperation Sec. 2637. Earth science missions and pro-
Sec. 2209. Geographic diversity. with the People’s Republic of grams.
Sec. 2210. Rural STEM Education Act. China. Sec. 2638. Life science and physical science
Sec. 2211. Quantum Network Infrastructure Sec. 2516. Certification. research.
and Workforce Development Sec. 2517. Fairness and due process in stand- Sec. 2639. Science missions to Mars.
Act. ards-setting bodies. Sec. 2640. Planetary Defense Coordination
Sec. 2212. Supporting Early-Career Re- Sec. 2518. Shark fin sales elimination. Office.
searchers Act. Sec. 2519. Sense of Congress on forced labor. Sec. 2641. Suborbital science flights.
Sec. 2213. Advancing Precision Agriculture Sec. 2520. Open network architecture. Sec. 2642. Earth science data and observa-
Capabilities Act. Sec. 2521. Combatting sexual harassment in tions.
Sec. 2214. Critical minerals mining research. science. Sec. 2643. Sense of Congress on small sat-
Sec. 2215. Caregiver policies. Sec. 2522. National Science Corps. ellite science.
Sec. 2216. Presidential awards. Sec. 2523. Annual report on foreign research. Sec. 2644. Sense of Congress on commercial
Sec. 2217. Bioeconomy Research and Devel- Sec. 2524. Accelerating Unmanned Maritime space services.
opment Act of 2021. Systems Research. Sec. 2645. Procedures for identifying and ad-
Sec. 2218. Microgravity utilization policy. Sec. 2525. Foundation funding to institu- dressing alleged violations of
TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY tions hosting or supporting con- scientific integrity policy.
Sec. 2301. National Science Foundation re- fucius institutes.
PART IV—AERONAUTICS
Sec. 2526. Supporting documents.
search security. Sec. 2646. Short title.
Sec. 2527. BASIC Research.
Sec. 2302. Research security and integrity Sec. 2647. Definitions.
Sec. 2528. Foundation for Energy Security
information sharing analysis Sec. 2648. Experimental aircraft projects.
and Innovation.
organization. Sec. 2649. Unmanned aircraft systems.
Sec. 2303. Foreign government talent re- TITLE VI—SPACE MATTERS
Sec. 2650. 21st Century Aeronautics Capabili-
cruitment program prohibition. Subtitle A—SPACE Act ties Initiative.
Sec. 2304. Additional requirements for Direc- Sec. 2601. Short title. Sec. 2651. Sense of Congress on on-demand
torate research security. Sec. 2602. Sense of Congress. air transportation.
Sec. 2305. Protecting research from cyber Sec. 2603. Definitions. Sec. 2652. Sense of Congress on hypersonic
theft. Sec. 2604. Space situational awareness data, technology research.
Sec. 2306. International standards develop- information, and services: pro-
ment. PART V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY
vision to non-United States
Sec. 2307. Research funds accounting. Government entities. Sec. 2653. Space Technology Mission Direc-
Sec. 2308. Plan with respect to sensitive or Sec. 2605. Centers of Excellence for Space torate.
controlled information and Situational Awareness. Sec. 2654. Flight opportunities program.
background screening. Sec. 2655. Small Spacecraft Technology Pro-
Subtitle B—National Aeronautics and Space
TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION gram.
Administration Authorization Act
CAPACITY Sec. 2656. Nuclear propulsion technology.
Sec. 2611. Short title. Sec. 2657. Mars-forward technologies.
Sec. 2401. Regional technology hubs. Sec. 2612. Definitions.
Sec. 2402. Manufacturing USA Program. Sec. 2658. Prioritization of low-enriched ura-
PART I—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS nium technology.
Sec. 2403. Establishment of expansion
awards program in Hollings Sec. 2613. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 2659. Sense of Congress on next-genera-
Manufacturing Extension Part- PART II—HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AND tion communications tech-
nership and authorization of ap- EXPLORATION nology.
propriations for the Partner- Sec. 2660. Lunar surface technologies.
Sec. 2614. Competitiveness within the
ship. human landing system pro- PART VI—STEM ENGAGEMENT
Sec. 2404. National Manufacturing Advisory gram. Sec. 2661. Sense of Congress.
Council. Sec. 2615. Space launch system configura- Sec. 2662. STEM education engagement ac-
TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS tions. tivities.
Sec. 2501. Strategy and report on economic Sec. 2616. Advanced spacesuits. Sec. 2663. Skilled technical education out-
security, science, research, and Sec. 2617. Acquisition of domestic space reach program.
innovation to support the na- transportation and logistics re- Sec. 2664. National space grant college and
tional security strategy. supply services. fellowship program.
Sec. 2502. Person or entity of concern prohi- Sec. 2618. Rocket engine test infrastructure. PART VII—WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE
bition. Sec. 2619. Pearl River maintenance.
Sec. 2620. Value of International Space Sta- Sec. 2665. Appointment and compensation
Sec. 2503. Study on emerging science and pilot program.
technology challenges faced by tion and capabilities in low-
Earth orbit. Sec. 2666. Establishment of multi-institu-
the United States and rec- tion consortia.
ommendations to address them. Sec. 2621. Extension and modification relat-
ing to International Space Sta- Sec. 2667. Expedited access to technical tal-
Sec. 2504. Report on global semiconductor ent and expertise.
shortage. tion.
Sec. 2622. Department of Defense activities Sec. 2668. Report on industrial base for civil
Sec. 2505. Supply chain resiliency program. space missions and operations.
Sec. 2506. Semiconductor incentives. on International Space Station.
Sec. 2623. Commercial development in low- Sec. 2669. Separations and retirement incen-
Sec. 2507. Research Investment to Spark the tives.
Economy Act. Earth orbit.
Sec. 2624. Maintaining a national laboratory Sec. 2670. Confidentiality of medical quality
Sec. 2508. Office of Manufacturing and Indus- assurance records.
trial Innovation Policy. in space.
Sec. 2509. Telecommunications Workforce Sec. 2625. International Space Station na- PART VIII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Training Grant Program. tional laboratory; property Sec. 2671. Contracting authority.
Sec. 2510. Country Of Origin Labeling Online rights in inventions. Sec. 2672. Authority for transaction proto-
Act. Sec. 2626. Data first produced during non- type projects and follow-on pro-
Sec. 2511. Country of origin labeling for king NASA scientific use of the ISS duction contracts.
crab and tanner crab. national laboratory. Sec. 2673. Protection of data and informa-
Sec. 2512. Internet exchanges and submarine Sec. 2627. Payments received for commercial tion from public disclosure.
cables. space-enabled production on Sec. 2674. Physical security modernization.
Sec. 2513. Study of sister city partnerships the ISS. Sec. 2675. Lease of non-excess property.
operating within the United Sec. 2628. Stepping stone approach to explo- Sec. 2676. Cybersecurity.
States involving foreign com- ration. Sec. 2677. Limitation on cooperation with
munities in countries with sig- Sec. 2629. Technical amendments relating to the People’s Republic of China.
nificant public sector corrup- Artemis missions. Sec. 2678. Consideration of issues related to
tion. PART III—SCIENCE contracting with entities re-
Sec. 2514. Prohibition on transfer, assign- Sec. 2631. Science priorities. ceiving assistance from or af-
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ment, or disposition of con- Sec. 2632. Lunar discovery program. filiated with the People’s Re-
struction permits and station Sec. 2633. Search for life. public of China.
licenses to entities subject to Sec. 2634. James Webb Space Telescope. Sec. 2679. Small satellite launch services
undue influence by the Chinese Sec. 2635. Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele- program.
Communist Party or the Gov- scope. Sec. 2680. 21st century space launch infra-
ernment of the People’s Repub- Sec. 2636. Study on satellite servicing for structure.
lic of China. science missions. Sec. 2681. Missions of national need.
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Sec. 2682. Drinking water well replacement (2) openness to diverse perspectives and a (3) the activities of the Department of En-
for Chincoteague, Virginia. focus on freedom from censorship and polit- ergy in the key technology focus areas, in-
Sec. 2683. Passenger carrier use. ical bias will continue to make educational cluding at the national laboratories, and at
Sec. 2684. Use of commercial near-space bal- and research institutions in the United Federal laboratories, as defined in section 4
loons. States beacons to thousands of students of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innova-
Sec. 2685. President’s Space Advisory Board. from across the world; tion Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703), and facilities
Sec. 2686. Initiative on technologies for (3) increasing research and technology and user facilities operated in partnership
noise and emissions reductions. transfer investments, building regional ca- with such national laboratories or the De-
Sec. 2687. Remediation of sites contami-
pacity and reducing geographic disparity, partment of Energy; and
nated with trichloroethylene.
Sec. 2688. Review on preference for domestic strengthening supply chains, and increasing (4) any other program that the Director of
suppliers. capabilities in key technology focus areas the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Sec. 2689. Report on use of commercial will enhance the competitive advantage and determines involves research and develop-
spaceports licensed by the Fed- leadership of the United States in the global ment with respect to the key technology
eral Aviation Administration. economy; focus areas.
Sec. 2690. Active orbital debris mitigation. (4) the Federal Government must utilize (d) REPORT.—The interagency working
Sec. 2691. Study on commercial communica- the full talent and potential of the entire Na- group shall—
tions services. tion by avoiding undue geographic con- (1) by not later than 180 days after the date
SEC. 2002. DEFINITIONS. centration of research and education fund- of enactment of this division—
Unless otherwise specified, in this division: ing, encouraging broader participation of (A) conduct an initial review of Federal
(1) APPRENTICESHIP.—The term ‘‘appren- populations underrepresented in STEM, and programs and resources with respect to the
ticeship’’ means an apprenticeship registered collaborating with non-government partners key technology focus areas identified pursu-
under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly to ensure the leadership of the United States ant to section 2005(a), in order to—
known as the ‘‘National Apprenticeship in technological innovation; and (i) assess current level of efforts and char-
Act’’; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et (5) authorization and funding for invest- acterize existing research infrastructure, as
seq.) that meets the standards of subpart A ments in research, education, technology of the date of the review;
of part 29 and part 30 of title 29, Code of Fed- transfer, intellectual property, manufac- (ii) identify potential areas of overlap or
eral Regulations. turing, and other core strengths of the duplication with respect to the key tech-
(2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means United States innovation ecosystem, includ- nology focus areas; and
the Director of the National Science Founda- ing at the National Science Foundation and (iii) identify potential cross-agency col-
tion. the Department of Energy, should be done on laborations and joint funding opportunities;
(3) DIRECTORATE.—The term ‘‘Directorate’’ a bipartisan basis. and
means the Directorate for Technology and SEC. 2004. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (B) submit a report regarding the review
Innovation established under section 2102. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the described in subparagraph (A) to Congress;
(4) EMERGING RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The Office of Science and Technology Policy, act- and
term ‘‘emerging research institution’’ means ing through the National Science and Tech- (C) seek stakeholder input and rec-
an institution of higher education with an nology Council, shall establish or designate ommendations in the course of such review;
established undergraduate or graduate pro- an interagency working group to coordinate and
gram that has, on average for the 3 years the activities specified in subsection (c). (2) shall carry out the annual reviews and
prior to an application for an award under (b) COMPOSITION.—The interagency work- updates required under section 2005.
this division, received less than $50,000,000 in ing group shall be composed of the following (e) CONFLICTS.—If any conflicts between
Federal research funding. members (or their designees), who may be or- Federal agencies arise while carrying out the
(5) EPSCOR.—The term ‘‘EPSCoR’’ means ganized into subcommittees, as appropriate: activities under this section, the President
the Established Program to Stimulate Com- (1) The Secretary of Commerce. shall make the final decision regarding reso-
petitive Research under section 113 of the (2) The Director of the National Science lution of the conflict.
National Science Foundation Authorization Foundation. SEC. 2005. KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS.
Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g). (3) The Secretary of Energy. (a) IN GENERAL.—
(6) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ (4) The Secretary of Defense. (1) INITIAL LIST.—The initial key tech-
means the National Science Foundation. (5) The Director of the National Economic nology focus areas are:
(7) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- Council. (A) Artificial intelligence, machine learn-
VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- (6) The Director of the Office of Manage- ing, autonomy, and related advances.
lege or university’’ has the meaning given ment and Budget. (B) High performance computing, semi-
the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 (7) The Secretary of Health and Human conductors, and advanced computer hard-
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Services. ware and software.
1061). (8) The Administrator of the National Aer- (C) Quantum information science and tech-
(8) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The onautics and Space Administration. nology.
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has (9) The Secretary of Agriculture. (D) Robotics, automation, and advanced
the meaning given the term in section 101 of (10) The Director of National Intelligence. manufacturing.
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (11) The Director of the Federal Bureau of (E) Natural and anthropogenic disaster
1001). Investigation. prevention or mitigation.
(9) KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS.—The (12) Such other Federal officials as the Di- (F) Advanced communications technology
term ‘‘key technology focus areas’’ means rector of the Office of Science and Tech- and immersive technology.
the areas included on the most recent list nology Policy considers appropriate, includ- (G) Biotechnology, medical technology,
under section 2005. ing members of the National Science and genomics, and synthetic biology.
(10) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The Technology Council Committee on Tech- (H) Data storage, data management, dis-
term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means nology. tributed ledger technologies, and cybersecu-
an institution described in section 371(a) of (c) COORDINATION.—The interagency work- rity, including biometrics.
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ing group shall seek to ensure that the ac- (I) Advanced energy and industrial effi-
1067q(a)). tivities of different Federal agencies enhance ciency technologies, such as batteries and
(11) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term and complement, but, as appropriate, do not advanced nuclear technologies, including but
‘‘National Laboratory’’, without respect to duplicate, efforts being carried out by an- not limited to for the purposes of electric
capitalization, has the meaning given the other Federal agency, with a focus on— generation (consistent with section 15 of the
term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of (1) the activities of the National Science National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42
2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). Foundation Technology and Innovation Di- U.S.C. 1874).
(12) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ means the rectorate in the key technology focus areas, (J) Advanced materials science, including
academic and professional disciplines of such as within the innovation centers under composites and 2D materials.
science, technology, engineering, and mathe- section 2104 and test beds under section 2108 (2) REVIEW AND UPDATES.—The Director
matics, including computer science. under this division; and the Secretary of Energy, in coordination
SEC. 2003. SENSE OF CONGRESS. (2) the activities of the Department of with the interagency working group estab-
It is the sense of Congress that— Commerce under this division, including re- lished under section 2004 and in consultation
(1) the National Science Foundation, the gional technology hubs under section 28 of with the Director of National Intelligence
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Department of Energy and its National Lab- the Stevenson-Wydler Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. and the Director of the Federal Bureau of In-
oratories, and other key Federal agencies 13701 et seq.), as added by section 2401 of this vestigation, shall annually review, and up-
have carried out vital work supporting basic division, the Manufacturing USA Program date as required, the list of key technology
and applied research to create knowledge established under section 34(b)(1) of the Na- focus areas for purposes of this division.
that is a key driver of the economy of the tional Institute of Standards and Technology (b) ANNUAL REVIEW.—As part of the annual
United States and a critical component of Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(b)(1)), and the Hollings review and update process required by sec-
national security; Manufacturing Extension Partnership; tion 2005(a)(2), the Director of the National
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Science Foundation and the Secretary of En- (aa) not less than 30 days of advance notifi- workforce perspective from labor organiza-
ergy, in coordination with the interagency cation and explanation to the relevant con- tions and workforce training organizations.
working group established under section gressional committees before the designa- (c) ACTIVITIES.—The Directorate—
2004— tion; and (1) shall support basic and applied re-
(1) shall consider input from relevant in- (bb) in-person briefings to such commit- search, and technology development of such
dustries; tees, if requested during the 30-day advance research, including through awards to indi-
(2) may consider the challenges and rec- notification period described in item (aa); vidual researchers, entities, or consortia and
ommendations identified in the report re- and through diverse funding mechanisms and
quired by section 2503 and in other relevant (ii) excludes any country that takes ac- models;
reports, such as technology and global trend tions to boycott, divest from, or sanction (2) shall identify and develop opportunities
reports from the defense and intelligence Israel. to coordinate and collaborate on research,
communities; (B) ACTIONS TO BOYCOTT, DIVEST FROM, OR development, and commercialization—
(3) shall consider the potential impact of SANCTION ISRAEL.—For purposes of subpara- (A) with other directorates and offices of
the key technology focus areas on addressing graph (A)(ii), the term ‘‘actions to boycott, the Foundation;
national challenges, including competitive divest from, or sanction Israel’’ has the (B) with stakeholders in academia, the pri-
and security threats to the United States meaning given such term in section vate sector, and nonprofit entities; and
and to United States industries, including 102(b)(20)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional (C) with other Federal research agencies,
agriculture; and Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of as well as State and local governments;
(4) subject to the limitation under sub- 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201(b)(20)(B)). (3) shall provide awards for research and
section (c), may add or delete key tech- (2) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor development projects designed to achieve
nology focus areas in light of shifting na- organization’’ has the meaning given the specific technology metrics or objectives;
tional needs or competitive threats to the term in section 2(5) of the National Labor (4) may support research and technology
United States (including for reasons of the Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)), except that development infrastructure, including
United States or other countries having ad- such term shall also include— testbeds, to advance the development, oper-
vanced or fallen behind in a technological (A) any organization composed of labor or- ation, integration, and deployment of inno-
area). ganizations, such as a labor union federation vation;
(c) LIMIT ON KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS or a State or municipal labor body; and (5) shall identify and develop opportunities
AREAS.—Not more than 10 key technology (B) any organization which would be in- to reduce barriers for technology transfer,
focus areas shall be included on the list of cluded in the definition for such term under including intellectual property frameworks
key technology focus areas at any time. En- such section 2(5) but for the fact that the or- between academia and industry, nonprofit
gineering and exploration relevant to the ganization represents— entities, and the venture capital commu-
other key technology focus areas described (i) individuals employed by the United nities;
in this section shall be considered part of the States, any wholly owned Government cor- (6) shall build capacity for research at in-
relevant key technology focus area. poration, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any
(d) REPORTING.—At the conclusion of the stitutions of higher education across the
State or political subdivision thereof; United States;
annual review and update process required
(ii) individuals employed by persons sub- (7) shall partner with other directorates
by section 2005(a)(2), the Director and the
ject to the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 and offices of the Foundation for projects or
Secretary of Energy shall deliver a report to
et seq.); or research, including—
Congress detailing—
(iii) individuals employed as agricultural (A) to pursue basic questions about nat-
(1) the key technology focus areas and ra-
laborers. ural, human, and physical phenomena that
tionale for their selection;
(3) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Na- could enable advances in the key technology
(2) the role of the Foundation, the Depart-
tional Laboratory’’ has the meaning given focus areas;
ment of Energy, and other Federal entities,
the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy (B) to study questions that could affect the
as relevant, in advancing the key technology
Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). design (including human interfaces), safety,
focus areas; and
(4) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.—The security, operation, deployment, or the so-
(3) the impact, including to the academic
term ‘‘Tribal College or University’’ has the cial and ethical consequences of technologies
research community, of any changes to the
meaning given the term in section 316(b)(3) in the key technology focus areas, including
key technology focus areas.
(e) DETAILED DESCRIPTION.—The National of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. the development of technologies that com-
Science Foundation and the Department of 1059c(b)(3)). plement or enhance the abilities of workers
Energy shall, in coordination with the Office SEC. 2102. DIRECTORATE ESTABLISHMENT AND and impact of specific innovations on domes-
of Management and Budget, submit as part PURPOSE. tic jobs and equitable opportunity; and
of their annual budget requests to Congress, (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECTORATE FOR (C) to further the creation of a domestic
a detailed description of the activities to be TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.—Subject to workforce capable of advancing, using, and
funded under this division, including an ex- the availability of appropriations and not adapting to key technology focus areas and
planation of how the requested funding is later than 180 days after the date of enact- understanding and improving the impact of
complementary and not redundant of pro- ment of this division, the Director shall es- key technology focus areas on STEM teach-
grams, efforts, and infrastructure under- tablish a Directorate for Technology and In- ing and learning by advancing the key tech-
taken or supported by other relevant Federal novation in the Foundation. nology focus areas, including engaging rel-
agencies. (b) PURPOSES.—The Directorate shall fur- evant partners in research and innovation
(f) NATIONAL ACADEMIES.—Not later than 5 ther the following purposes: programs;
years after the date of enactment of this di- (1) Strengthening the leadership of the (8) may make awards under the SBIR and
vision, the Director shall contract with the United States in critical technologies, in- STTR programs (as defined in section 9(e) of
National Academies of Sciences, Engineer- cluding as relevant to the critical national the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)); and
ing, and Medicine to conduct a review of the needs described in section 7018 of the Amer- (9) may enter into and perform such con-
key technology focus areas, including wheth- ica COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–5). tracts, make such financial assistance
er Federal investment in the key technology (2) Addressing and mitigating technology awards, carry out such other transactions, or
focus areas have resulted in new domestic challenges integral to the geostrategic posi- make such other arrangements, or modifica-
manufacturing capacity and job creation. tion of the United States through the activi- tions thereof, as may be necessary in the
TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND ties authorized by this title. conduct of the work of the Directorate and
INNOVATION (3) Enhancing the competitiveness of the on such terms as the Director considers ap-
SEC. 2101. DEFINITIONS. United States by improving education in the propriate, in furtherance of the purposes of
In this title: key technology focus areas and attracting this title.
(1) DESIGNATED COUNTRY.— more students to such areas at all levels of (d) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘designated education. (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall ap-
country’’— (4) Accelerating the translation and devel- point an Assistant Director for the Direc-
(i) except as provided in clause (ii), opment of scientific advances in the key torate, in the same manner as other Assist-
means— technology focus areas into processes and ant Directors of the Foundation are ap-
(I) Australia; products in the United States. pointed.
(II) Canada; (5) Utilizing the full potential of the (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—Each Assistant Direc-
(III) New Zealand; United States workforce by avoiding undue tor for the Directorate shall be an indi-
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(IV) the United Kingdom; geographic concentration of research and de- vidual, who by reason of professional back-
(V) the State of Israel; velopment and education funding across the ground and experience, is specially qualified
(VI) Taiwan; and United States, and encouraging broader par- to advise the Foundation on all matters per-
(VII) any other country that has been ap- ticipation in the key technology focus areas taining to research, development, and com-
proved and designated in writing by the by populations underrepresented in STEM. mercialization at the Foundation, including
President for purposes of this division, after (6) Ensuring the programmatic work of the partnerships with the private sector and
providing— Directorate and Foundation incorporates a other users of Foundation funded research.
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(e) CONSIDERATIONS.—After completion of of recipients for funding from the Founda- (i) the capacity or the ability to acquire
the studies regarding emerging technologies tion. the capacity to advance the purposes de-
conducted by the Secretary of Commerce SEC. 2104. INNOVATION CENTERS. scribed in section 2102(b); and
under title XV of division FF of the Consoli- (a) UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER PRO- (ii) secured contributions for establishing
dated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law GRAM.— the university technology center under this
116–260), the Director shall consider the re- (1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made subsection from industry or other non-Fed-
sults of such studies in carrying out the ac- available to the Directorate, the Director eral organizations in an amount not less
tivities of the Directorate. shall establish a program in the Directorate than 10 percent of the total amount of the
SEC. 2103. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. to make awards, through a competitive se- award the eligible entity would receive
(a) PERSONNEL.—The Director shall estab- lection process, to eligible entities to estab- under this subsection.
lish and maintain within the Directorate a lish university technology centers. (B) CONSORTIUM ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible
staff with sufficient qualifications and exper- (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the univer- to receive an award for the establishment
tise to enable the Directorate to carry out sity technology centers shall be to— and operation of a university technology
its responsibilities under this title. (A) conduct multi-disciplinary, collabo- center, a consortium shall be composed of
(b) PROGRAM DIRECTORS.— rative basic and applied research, relevant to not fewer than 2 entities as described in
(1) DESIGNATION.—The Director may des- at least one of the key technology focus paragraph (7)(C) and operate subject to a
ignate employees to serve as program direc- areas; binding agreement, entered into by each
tors for the programs established within the (B) leverage the expertise of multi-discipli- member of the consortium, that documents—
Directorate pursuant to the responsibilities nary and multi-sector partners, including (i) the proposed partnership agreement, in-
established under paragraph (2). The Direc- partners from private industry; cluding the governance and management
tor shall ensure that program directors— (C) further the development, deployment, structure of the university technology cen-
(A) have expertise in the key technology and commercialization of innovations, in- ter;
focus areas; and cluding inventions, in the key technology (ii) measures the consortium will under-
(B) come from a variety of backgrounds, focus areas, including those derived from the take to enable cost-effective implementation
including industry, and from a variety of in- activities of the university technology cen- of activities under paragraph (3);
stitutions of higher education. ter; and (iii) a proposed budget, including financial
(2) RESPONSIBILITIES.—A program director (D) support the development of scientific, contributions from non-Federal sources; and
of a program of the Directorate shall be re- innovation, entrepreneurial, and educational (iv) the plan for ownership and use of any
sponsible for— capacity within the region of the university intellectual property developed by the cen-
(A) establishing research and development technology center. ter.
goals for the program, including through the (3) USE OF FUNDS.—University technology (6) SUPPORT OF REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
convening of workshops and conferring with centers established under this subsection HUBS.—Each university technology center es-
outside experts and by publicizing the goals may use support provided— tablished under this subsection may support
of the program to the public and private sec- (A) to carry out research to advance inno- and participate in, as appropriate, the activi-
tors; vation in the key technology focus areas; ties of any regional technology hub des-
(B) soliciting proposals from entities to (B) for technology development activities ignated under section 28 of the Stevenson-
conduct research in areas of particular prom- such as proof-of-concept development, proto- Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15
ise within key technology focus areas, espe- typing, design modification, experimental U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), as added by section 2401
cially areas that the private sector or the development, and other actions to reduce the of this division.
Federal Government are not likely to under- cost, time, and risk of commercializing new (7) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this subsection,
take alone; technologies; the term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means—
(C) identifying areas for research and de- (C) for the costs of equipment and (A) an individual institution of higher edu-
velopment; cyberinfrastructure; cation;
(D) building research collaborations for (D) for the costs associated with tech- (B) a nonprofit entity; or
carrying out the program; nology transfer and commercialization, in- (C) a consortium that—
(E) reviewing applications for projects to cluding patenting and licensing; or (i) shall include and be led by an institu-
be supported under the program, and consid- (E) for operations and staff. tion of higher education or by a nonprofit
ering— (4) SELECTION PROCESS.—In selecting recipi- entity, designed to support technology devel-
(i) the novelty and scientific and technical ents under this subsection, the Director shall opment;
merit of the proposed projects; consider, in addition to the scientific and (ii) shall include 1 or more institution that
(ii) broader impacts criteria under section technical merit of the proposal— is—
526 of the National Science Foundation Au- (A) maximizing regional and geographic di- (I) a historically Black college or univer-
thorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–14); versity of the university technology centers, sity;
(iii) the demonstrated capabilities of the including by considering rural-serving insti- (II) a Tribal College or University;
applicants to successfully carry out the pro- tutions of higher education (as defined in (III) a minority-serving institution (or an
posed project; section 861(b) of the Higher Education Act of institution of higher education with an es-
(iv) the consideration by the applicant of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161a(b)); tablished STEM capacity building program
future commercial applications of the (B) the extent to which the applicant’s pro- focused on traditionally underrepresented
project, including the feasibility of posal would broaden participation by popu- populations in STEM, including Native Ha-
partnering with 1 or more commercial enti- lations underrepresented in STEM; waiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians);
ties; and (C) the capacity of the applicant to engage (IV) an institution that participates in the
(v) such other criteria as are established by industry, labor, and other appropriate orga- Established Program to Stimulate Competi-
the Director; and nizations and, where applicable, contribute tive Research under section 113 of the Na-
(F) monitoring the progress of projects to growth in domestic manufacturing capac- tional Science Foundation Authorization
supported under the program and recom- ity and job creation; Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g);
mending program restructure or termi- (D) in the case of a consortium, the extent (V) an emerging research institution; or
nation, as needed. to which the proposal includes institutions (VI) a community college; and
(3) TERMS.—Program directors of the Di- listed in paragraph (7)(C)(ii); (iii) may include 1 or more—
rectorate may be appointed by the Director (E) the amount of funds from industry or- (I) additional entities described in subpara-
for a limited term, renewable at the discre- ganizations described in paragraph (5)(A)(ii) graph (A) or (B);
tion of the Director. the applicant would use towards establishing (II) industry entities, including startups,
(c) SELECTION CRITERIA AND REPORT.— the university technology center; small businesses, and public-private partner-
(1) PEER REVIEW.—The Directorate may use (F) the plan and capability of the applicant ships;
a peer review process to inform the selection to take measures to prevent the inappro- (III) economic development organizations
of award recipients. priate use of the research and technology of or venture development organizations, as
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months the center, including research results, data, such terms are defined in section 28(a) of the
after the establishment of the Directorate, and intellectual property, as appropriate and Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation
the Director shall prepare and submit a re- consistent with the requirements of the rel- Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 13701 et seq.), as added
port to Congress regarding the use of alter- evant award; and by section 2401 of this division;
native methods for the selection of award re- (G) the plan and capability of the applicant (IV) National Laboratories;
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cipients and the distribution of funding to to support proof-of-concept development and (V) Federal laboratories, as defined in sec-
recipients, as compared to the traditional prototyping as well as technology transfer tion 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology
peer review process. and commercialization activities. Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703);
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (5) REQUIREMENTS.— (VI) Federal research facilities;
this section shall be construed to modify the (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall ensure (VII) labor organizations;
authority of the Director or the National that any eligible entity receiving an award (VIII) entities described in subparagraph
Science Board with respect to the selection under this subsection has— (A) or (B) from allied or partner countries;
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(IX) other entities if determined by the Di- (2) supporting traineeships or other rel- key technology focus areas, including ad-
rector to be vital to the success of the pro- evant programs at minority-serving institu- vances that expedite short-term technology
gram; tions (or institutions of higher education deployment.
(X) binational research and development with an established STEM capacity building (c) RECIPIENTS.—Recipients of funds under
foundations and funds, excluding foreign en- program focused on traditionally underrep- this section may include institutions of
tities of concern, as defined in section 2307; resented populations in STEM, including Na- higher education, research institutions, non-
and tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indi- profit entities, private sector entities, con-
(XI) Engineer Research and Development ans); sortia, or other entities as defined by the Di-
Center laboratories of the Army Corps of En- (3) addressing current and expected gaps in rector.
gineers. the availability or skills of the STEM work- (d) METRICS.—The Director may set
(b) INNOVATION INSTITUTE.— force, or addressing needs of the STEM work- metrics, including goals and deadlines, for
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab- force, including by increasing educational development of such technology as deter-
lish innovation institutes to further the re- capacity at institutions and by prioritizing mined in the terms of the award, and may
search, development, and commercialization awards to United States citizens, permanent use such metrics to determine whether an
of innovation in the key technology focus residents, and individuals that will grow the award recipient shall be eligible for contin-
areas. domestic workforce; and ued or follow-on funding. The Director shall
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.— (4) addressing geographic diversity in the ensure that the length of the grants for ap-
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each innovation institute STEM workforce. plicants seeking to demonstrate revolu-
shall be comprised of a partnership including (d) INNOVATION.—In carrying out this sec- tionary technological advances to expedite
2 or more of the following entities: tion, the Director shall encourage innova- short-term technology deployment last no
(i) An institution of higher education. tion in graduate education, including longer than 24 months.
(ii) A for-profit company. through encouraging institutions of higher (e) SELECTION CRITERIA.—In selecting re-
(iii) A nonprofit organization. education to offer graduate students oppor- cipients for an award under this section, the
(iv) A Federal agency. tunities to gain experience in industry or Director shall consider, at a minimum—
(v) Another entity, if that entity is deter- Government as part of their graduate train- (1) the relevance of the project to the key
mined by the Director to be vital to the suc- ing, and through support for students in pro- technology focus areas;
cess of the program. fessional masters programs related to the (2) the current status of the technology,
(B) CO-EQUAL.—Each entity comprising the key technology focus areas. the limits of current practice, and the likeli-
institute shall, to the extent practicable, (e) AREAS OF FUNDING SUPPORT.—Subject hood of the private sector to independently
work as co-equal partners in terms of fund- to the availability of funds to carry out this demonstrate a similar technological ad-
ing and research efforts in support of the in- section, the Director shall— vance;
stitute. (1) issue— (3) the potential of the project to generate
(C) INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL (A) postdoctoral awards, a revolutionary technological advance, in-
LEVEL.—The Director shall work to ensure (B) graduate fellowships and traineeships, cluding advances that can expedite short-
that such partnerships exist at the institu- inclusive of the NSF Research Traineeships term technology deployment;
tional or organization level, rather than and fellowships awarded under the Graduate (4) the potential impact of the project on
solely at the principal investigator level. Research Fellowship Program; and the economic security, national security, or
(3) COST SHARE.—To the extent practicable, (C) scholarships, including undergraduate technological competitiveness of the United
not less than half of the funding for an insti- scholarships, research experiences, and in- States;
tute shall be provided by non-Federal enti- ternships, including— (5) the likelihood of the project’s success;
ties. (i) scholarships to attend community col- (6) the cost and time associated with the
(c) NUMBER OF CENTERS AND INSTITUTES ES- leges; and project;
TABLISHED.—The Director shall endeavor to (ii) research experiences and internships (7) the appropriateness of quantitative
establish a balance in the number of univer- under sections 513, 514, and 515 of the Amer- goals and metrics for evaluating the project
sity technology centers and innovation insti- ica COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 and a plan for evaluating those metrics; and
tutes. (42 U.S.C. 1862p–5; 1862p–6; 1862p–7); (8) the path for developing and, as appro-
SEC. 2105. TRANSITION OF NSF PROGRAMS. (2) ensure that not less than 10 percent of priate commercializing, the technology.
The Director may transition the manage- the funds made available to carry out this SEC. 2108. TEST BEDS.
ment of existing programs of the National section are used to support additional (a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—
Science Foundation that conduct activities awards that focus on community college (1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made
in addition to basic research to the Direc- training, education, and teaching programs available for the Directorate, the Director,
torate, including— that increase the participation of popu- in coordination with the Director of the Na-
(1) Convergence Accelerator; lations that are underrepresented in STEM, tional Institute of Standards and Tech-
(2) Industry-University Cooperative Re- including technical programs through pro- nology, the Secretary of Energy, and other
search Centers; grams such as the Advanced Technological Federal agencies, as determined appropriate
(3) National AI Research Institutes; Education program; by the Director, shall establish a program in
(4) Innovation Corps (I-Corps), as described (3) ensure that not less than 20 percent of the Directorate to make awards, on a com-
in section 601 of the American Innovation the funds made available to carry out this petitive basis, to institutions of higher edu-
and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–8); section are used to support institutions of cation, nonprofit organizations, or consortia
and higher education, and other institutions, lo- (as defined in section 2104(a)(7)(C)) to estab-
(5) any other programs that the Director cated in jurisdictions that participate in the lish and operate test beds, which may in-
considers appropriate. program under section 113 of the National clude fabrication facilities and
SEC. 2106. PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOW- Science Foundation Authorization Act of cyberinfrastructure, to advance the develop-
SHIPS, AND OTHER STUDENT SUP- 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); and ment, operation, integration, deployment,
PORT. (4) if funds remain after carrying out para- and, as appropriate, demonstration of new,
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, acting graphs (1), (2), and (3), make awards to insti- innovative technologies in the key tech-
through the Directorate, shall fund under- tutions of higher education to enable the in- nology focus areas, which may include hard-
graduate scholarships (including at commu- stitutions to fund the development and es- ware or software.
nity colleges), graduate fellowships and tablishment of new or specialized programs (2) COORDINATION.—In establishing new test
traineeships, and postdoctoral awards in the of study for graduate, undergraduate, or beds under this section, the Director shall
key technology focus areas. technical college students and the evalua- ensure coordination with other test beds sup-
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Director may tion of the effectiveness of those programs of ported by the Foundation or other Federal
carry out subsection (a) by making awards— study. agencies to avoid duplication and maximize
(1) directly to students; and (f) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—The Director may the use of Federal resources.
(2) to institutions of higher education or use or augment existing STEM education (b) PROPOSALS.—An applicant for an award
consortia of institutions of higher education, programs of the Foundation and leverage under this section shall submit a proposal to
including those institutions or consortia in- education or entrepreneurial partners to the Director, at such time, in such manner,
volved in operating university technology carry out this section. and containing such information as the Di-
centers established under section 2104(a). SEC. 2107. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. rector may reasonably require. The proposal
(c) BROADENING PARTICIPATION.—In car- (a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made shall, at a minimum, describe—
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rying out this section, the Director shall available for the Directorate, the Director (1)(A) the technology or technologies that
take steps to increase the participation of shall make awards, on a competitive basis, will be the focus of the test bed; and
populations that are underrepresented in for research and technology development (B) the goals of the work to be done at the
STEM, which may include— within the key technology focus areas. test bed;
(1) establishing or augmenting programs (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the awards (2) how the applicant will assemble a work-
targeted at populations that are underrep- under this section shall be to demonstrate force with the skills needed to operate the
resented in STEM; revolutionary technological advances in the test bed;
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(3) how the applicant will ensure broad ac- (iii) an industry-experienced executive (A) award not more than $1,000,000 per fis-
cess to the test bed; with entrepreneurship experience that is fo- cal year to an eligible entity;
(4) how the applicant will collaborate with cused primarily on de-risking technologies (B) in determining the duration of funding,
firms in the key technology focus areas, in- from both a scientific and a business perspec- endeavor to ensure the creation of sustain-
cluding through coordinated research and de- tive; or able technology transfer practices at the eli-
velopment and funding, to ensure that work (iv) an individual or entity with industry- gible entity; and
in the test bed will contribute to the com- and startup- experienced business expertise, (C) ensure that grants under this sub-
mercial viability of any technologies and including a mentor network, across relevant section shall not support the development or
will include collaboration from industry and technology or innovation sectors. operation of capital investment funds.
labor organizations; (c) PROPOSALS.—An eligible entity desiring (e) COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION RESOURCE
(5) how the applicant will encourage the an award under this section shall submit a CENTER PROGRAM.—
participation of inventors and entrepreneurs proposal to the Director at such time, in (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall make
and the development of new businesses; such manner, and containing such informa- awards under this subsection to eligible enti-
(6) how the applicant will increase partici- tion as the Director may require. The pro- ties to establish collaborative innovation re-
pation by populations that are underrep- posal shall include, at a minimum, a descrip- source centers that promote regional tech-
resented in STEM; tion of— nology transfer and technology development
(7) how the applicant will demonstrate (1) the steps the applicant will take to en- activities available to more than one institu-
that the commercial viability of any new able technology transfer and to reduce the tion of higher education and to other enti-
technologies will support the creation of risks for commercialization for new tech- ties in a region.
high-quality domestic jobs; nologies and why such steps are likely to be (2) COLLABORATION PRIORITY.—In making
(8) how the test bed will operate after Fed- effective; awards under this subsection, the Director
eral funding has ended; (2) how the applicant will encourage the
shall give priority to eligible entities that
training and participation of students and
(9) how the test bed will disseminate les- are consortia described in subsection (b)(3)
potential entrepreneurs and the transition of
sons and other technical information to and that have a cost share, which may in-
research results to practice, including the
United States entities or allied or partner clude an in-kind cost share, from members of
development of new businesses;
country entities in the United States; and a consortium, at levels as required by the Di-
(3) as relevant, potential steps to drive eco-
(10) how the applicant plans to take meas- rector.
nomic growth in a particular region, by col-
ures to prevent the inappropriate use of re- (3) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity that
laborating with industry, venture capital en-
search results, data, and intellectual prop- receives an award under this subsection shall
tities, nonprofit entities, and State and local
erty, as applicable and consistent with the use award funds to carry out one or more of
governments within that region; and
requirements of the award. the following activities, to the benefit of the
(4) background information that the Direc-
(c) AUTHORIZED USE OF FUNDS.—A recipient tor determines is relevant to demonstrate region in which the center is located:
of an award under this section may, in order the success of the innovation and entrepre- (A) Providing start-ups and small business
to achieve the purposes described in sub- neurship support models proposed by the ap- concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small
section (a), use the award for the purchase of plicant to commercialize technologies. Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) within the re-
equipment and for the support of students, (d) ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER EN- gion with access to facilities, scientific in-
faculty and staff, and postdoctoral research- HANCEMENT PROGRAM.— frastructure, personnel, and other assets as
ers. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordina- required for technology maturation.
(d) PRIORITY.—In selecting award recipi- tion with the Director of the National Insti- (B) Supporting entrepreneurial training for
ents under this section, the Director shall tute of Standards and Technology, shall start-up and small business personnel.
give priority to applicants with proposals make awards, on a competitive basis, to sup- (C) Providing engineering and entrepre-
that maximize the geographic diversity of port eligible entities in building sustainable neurial experiences and hands-on training
test beds. technology transfer capacity. for students enrolled in participating insti-
(e) INTERAGENCY ANNUAL MEETINGS.—The (2) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity that tutions of higher education.
Director, the Secretary of Commerce, the receives an award under this subsection shall (f) REPORTING ON COMMERCIALIZATION
Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other use award funds to carry out one or more of BASED ON METRICS.—The Director shall es-
Federal departments and agencies, or their the following: tablish—
designees, with test bed related equities (A) Identifying academic research with the (1) metrics related to commercialization
shall hold an annual meeting to coordinate potential for technology transfer and com- for an award under this section; and
their respective test bed related invest- mercialization, particularly as relevant to (2) a reporting schedule for recipients of
ments, future plans, and other appropriate the key technology focus areas. such awards that takes into account both
matters, to avoid conflicts and duplication of (B) Providing training and support to sci- short- and long-term goals of the programs
efforts. Upon request by Congress, Congress entists, engineers, and inventors on tech- under this section.
shall be briefed on the results of the meet- nology transfer, commercialization, and re- (g) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY.—The Director
ings. search protection. shall ensure regional and geographic diver-
SEC. 2109. ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. (C) Offsetting the costs of patenting and li- sity in issuing awards under this section.
(a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made censing research products, both domestically (h) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—The Di-
available to the Directorate, the Director, in and internationally. rector shall ensure that funds made available
coordination with the Director of the Na- (D) Revising institution policies, including under this section shall be used to create ad-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology policies related to intellectual property and ditional support for technology transfer ac-
and other Federal agencies as determined ap- faculty entrepreneurship, and taking other tivities at eligible entities. For the duration
propriate by the Director, shall make necessary steps to implement relevant best of the awards, recipients shall be required to
awards, on a competitive basis, to eligible practices for academic technology transfer. maintain funding for such activities at simi-
entities to advance the development and (E) Ensuring the availability of staff, in- lar levels as the funding for those activities
commercialization of technologies, particu- cluding technology transfer professionals, for the 2 fiscal years preceding the award.
larly those in the key technology focus entrepreneurs in residence, and other men- SEC. 2110. CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR
areas. tors as required to accomplish the purpose of DEVELOPING UNIVERSITIES.
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—To be eligible to this subsection. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab-
receive an award under this section, an enti- (F) Identifying and facilitating relation- lish a program in the Directorate to make
ty shall be— ships among local and national business awards, on a competitive basis, to eligible
(1) an institution of higher education, leaders, including investors, and potential institutions described in subsection (b) to
which may be a community college; entrepreneurs to encourage successful com- support the mission of the Directorate and
(2) a nonprofit entity that is either affili- mercialization. to build institutional research capacity at
ated with an institution of higher education (G) Creating and funding competitions to eligible institutions.
or designed to support technology develop- allow entrepreneurial ideas to illustrate (b) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION.—
ment or entrepreneurship; or their commercialization potential, including (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive
(3) a consortium that includes— through venture funds of institutions of an award under this section, an institution—
(A) an entity described in paragraph (1) or higher education. (A) shall be—
(2) as the lead award recipient; and (H) Creating or supporting entities that (i) a historically Black college or univer-
(B) one or more additional individuals or could enable researchers to further develop sity;
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entities, which shall be— new technology, through capital investment, (ii) a minority-serving institution; or
(i) an economic development organization advice, staff support, or other means. (iii) an institution of higher education
or similar entity that is focused primarily on (I) Building technology transfer capacity with an established STEM capacity building
improving science, technology, innovation, at institutions of higher education. program focused on traditionally underrep-
or entrepreneurship; (3) LIMITATIONS ON FUNDING.—In awarding resented populations in STEM, including Na-
(ii) an industry organization or firm in a funding under this subsection, the Director tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians;
relevant technology or innovation sector; shall— and
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(B) shall have not more than $50,000,000 in nology, and the heads of other Federal re- SEC. 2114. HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAM.
annual federally-financed research and de- search agencies, as appropriate, to further (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol-
velopment expenditures for science and engi- the goals of this title in the key technology lowing:
neering as reported through the National focus areas. (1) Developing a robust, talented, and
Science Foundation Higher Education Re- (b) AVOID DUPLICATION.—The Director shall homegrown workforce, particularly in the
search and Development Survey. ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, fields of STEM, is critical to the success of
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.—An eligible institution that activities carried out by the Directorate the United States innovation economy.
receiving a grant under this section may are not duplicative of activities supported by (2) The United States educational system
carry out the activities of the grant through other parts of the Foundation or other rel- is not producing a sufficient number of work-
a partnership with other entities, including evant Federal agencies. In carrying out the ers with the necessary STEM expertise to
other eligible institutions. activities prescribed by this division, the Di- meet the needs of the United States industry
(c) PROPOSALS.—To receive an award under rector shall coordinate with the Interagency in STEM fields.
this section, an eligible institution shall sub- Working Group and heads of other Federal (3) Hands-on and experiential learning op-
mit an application to the Director at such research agencies to ensure these activities portunities outside of the classroom are crit-
time, in such manner, and containing such enhance and complement, but do not con- ical for student success in STEM subjects
information as the Director may require, in- stitute unnecessary duplication of effort and and careers, stimulating students’ interest,
cluding a plan that describes how the eligible to ensure the responsible stewardship of increasing confidence, and creating motiva-
institution will establish or expand research funds. tion to pursue a related career.
office capacity and how such award would be (c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT.—Not (4) Hands-on and experiential learning op-
used to— later than 3 years after the date of enact- portunities can be particularly successful in
(1) conduct an assessment of capacity- ment of this division, the Comptroller Gen- inspiring interest in students who tradition-
building and research infrastructure needs of eral of the United States shall prepare and ally have been underrepresented in STEM
an eligible institution; submit a report to Congress, and shall simul- fields, including girls, students of color, and
(2) enhance institutional resources to pro- taneously submit the report to the Director, students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
vide administrative research development the Director of the Office of Science and (5) An expansion of hands-on and experien-
Technology Policy, and the Secretary of En- tial learning programs across the United
support to faculty at an eligible institution;
ergy describing the interagency cooperation States would expand the STEM workforce
(3) bolster the institutional research com-
that occurred during the preceding years pipeline, developing and training students
petitiveness of an eligible institution to sup-
pursuant to this section, including a list of— for careers in STEM fields.
port grants awarded by the Directorate;
(1) any funds provided from the Directorate (b) DEFINITIONS.—
(4) support the acquisition of instrumenta-
to other directorates and offices of the Foun- (1) ESEA TERMS.—The terms ‘‘elementary
tion necessary to build research capacity at
dation; and school’’, ‘‘high school’’, ‘‘secondary school’’,
an eligible institution in research areas di-
(2) any instances in which unnecessary du- and ‘‘State’’ have the meanings given the
rectly associated with the Directorate;
plication of effort may have occurred. terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and
(5) increase capability of an eligible insti-
SEC. 2113. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
tution to move technology into the market-
(a) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after 7801).
place;
the date of enactment of this division and (2) ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT PROGRAM.—The
(6) increase engagement with industry to
annually thereafter, the Director, in coordi- term ‘‘eligible nonprofit program’’—
execute research through the SBIR and
nation with the heads of relevant Federal (A) means a nonprofit program serving pre-
STTR programs (as defined in section 9(e) of
agencies, shall prepare and submit to Con- kindergarten, elementary school, or sec-
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)) and
gress— ondary school students; and
direct contracts at an eligible institution;
(1) a strategic vision and spending plan for (B) includes a program described in sub-
(7) provide student engagement and re-
the next 5 years for the Directorate, includ- paragraph (A) that covers the continuum of
search training opportunities at the under-
ing a description of how the Foundation will education from prekindergarten through
graduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels
increase funding for research and education high school and is available in every State.
at an eligible institution; (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section
for populations underrepresented in STEM
(8) further faculty development initiatives are to—
and geographic areas;
and strengthen institutional research train- (1) provide effective, compelling, and en-
(2) in coordination with the Secretary of
ing infrastructure, capacity, and competi- gaging means for teaching and reinforcing
State, a description of any funds the Founda-
tiveness of an eligible institution; or fundamental STEM concepts and inspiring
tion may plan to receive from—
(9) address plans and prospects for long- the youth of the United States to pursue ca-
(A) entities other than institutions of
term sustainability of institutional enhance- reers in STEM-related fields;
higher education; and
ments at an eligible institution resulting (2) expand the STEM workforce pipeline by
(B) certain designated countries; and
from the award including, if applicable, how developing and training students for careers
(3) a description of the planned activities
the award may be leveraged by an eligible in United States STEM fields; and
of the Directorate to secure federally funded
institution to build a broader base of sup- (3) broaden participation in the STEM
science and technology pursuant to section
port. workforce by underrepresented population
1746 of the National Defense Authorization
(d) AWARDS.—Awards made under this sec- groups.
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92;
tion shall be for periods of 3 years, and may (d) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—
42 U.S.C. 6601 note) and section 223 of Wil-
be extended for periods of not more than 5 (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail-
liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
years. ability of appropriations for such purposes,
(e) FUNDING.—From the amounts made Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
lic Law 116–283) and the requirements under the Director shall—
available to carry out section 2104 under sec- (A) provide grants to eligible nonprofit
tion 2116 for each of fiscal years 2022 through title III.
(b) ANNUAL BRIEFING.—Each year, the Di- programs for supporting hands-on learning
2026, the Director shall use $150,000,000 for opportunities in STEM education, including
rector and the Secretary of Energy shall for-
each such fiscal year to carry out this sec- via after-school activities and innovative
mally request a joint briefing from the Sec-
tion. learning opportunities such as robotics com-
retary of Defense, the Secretary of Com-
SEC. 2111. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. petitions; and
merce, the Director of the Federal Bureau of
The Director may— Investigation, the Director of National Intel- (B) evaluate the impact of such hands-on
(1) coordinate with other Federal agencies ligence, and as appropriate the heads of learning opportunities on STEM learning
to establish interagency and multidisci- other Federal agencies regarding their ef- and disseminate the results of that evalua-
plinary teams to provide technical assist- forts to preserve the United States’ advan- tion.
ance to recipients of, and prospective appli- tages generated by the activity of the Direc- (2) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under
cants for, awards under this title; torate. the program, the Director shall give priority
(2) by Federal interagency agreement and (c) PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO DISSEMINATE to eligible nonprofit programs serving stu-
notwithstanding any other provision of law, INFORMATION.—Section 11 of the National dents that attend elementary, secondary, or
transfer funds available to carry out this Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. high schools that—
title to the head of another Federal agency 1870) is amended— (A) are implementing comprehensive sup-
to facilitate and support the provision of (1) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘and’’ port and improvement activities or targeted
such technical assistance; and after the semicolon; support and improvement activities under
(3) enter into contracts with third parties (2) in subsection (k), by striking the period paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(d) of the
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to provide such technical assistance. at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
SEC. 2112. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES. (3) by adding at the end the following: 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)); or
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the ac- ‘‘(l) to provide for the widest practicable (B) serve high percentages of students who
tivities of the Directorate, the Director shall and appropriate dissemination of informa- are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch
coordinate and work cooperatively with the tion within the United States concerning the under the Richard B. Russell National
Secretary of Energy, the Director of the Na- Foundation’s activities and the results of School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.)
tional Institute of Standards and Tech- those activities.’’. (which, in the case of a high school, may be
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calculated using comparable data from the rectorates and offices of the Foundation out- (iii) $1,302,000,000 shall be for academic
schools that feed into the high school). side of the Directorate as described under technology transfer under section 2109;
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— section 2102(c)(7). (iv) $930,000,000 shall be for test beds under
From the amounts made available to carry (c) FISCAL YEAR 2024.— section 2108;
out section 2106 under section 2116 for each of (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be (v) $1,395,000,000 shall be for research and
fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Director appropriated to the Foundation development activities under section 2107;
shall use $25,000,000 for each such fiscal year $16,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. and
to carry out this section. (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the
SEC. 2115. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTEC- amount authorized under paragraph (1)— total made available to the Directorate
TION. (A) $10,300,000,000 shall be made available under this subparagraph shall be transferred
Consistent with the requirements for the to carry out the activities of the Foundation to the Foundation for collaboration with di-
award, all intellectual property that is de- outside of the Directorate, of which rectorates and offices of the Foundation out-
veloped through the Foundation, or any pro- $1,600,000,000 shall be for STEM education side of the Directorate as described under
gram that has received funding through this and related activities, including workforce section 2102(c)(7).
division (or an amendment made by this di- activities under section 2202; and (f) ALLOCATION AND LIMITATIONS.—
vision), shall not be transferred to— (B) $6,300,000,000 shall be made available to (1) ALLOCATION FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPEC-
(1) any foreign entity of concern, as defined the Directorate, of which— TOR GENERAL.—From any amounts appro-
in section 2307(a); (i) $2,079,000,000 shall be for the innovation priated for the Foundation for a fiscal year,
(2) any United States subsidiary, division, centers under section 2104; the Director shall allocate for necessary ex-
or chapter of such a foreign entity of con- (ii) $1,134,000,000 shall be for scholarships, penses of the Office of Inspector General of
cern; or fellowships, and other activities under sec- the Foundation an amount of not less than
(3) any for-profit, or nonprofit, partnership tion 2106; $33,000,000 in any fiscal year for oversight of
that includes such a foreign entity of con- (iii) $882,000,000 shall be for academic tech- the programs and activities funded under
cern in the partnership. nology transfer under section 2109; this section in accordance with the Inspector
SEC. 2116. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (iv) $630,000,000 shall be for test beds under General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).
FOR THE FOUNDATION. section 2108; (2) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The
(a) FISCAL YEAR 2022.— (v) $945,000,000 shall be for research and de- amounts authorized to be appropriated under
(1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be velopment activities under section 2107; and this section shall supplement, and not sup-
appropriated to the Foundation (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the plant, any other amounts previously appro-
$10,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. total made available to the Directorate priated to the Office of the Inspector General
(2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the under this subparagraph shall be transferred of the Foundation.
amount authorized under paragraph (1)— to the Foundation for collaboration with di- (3) NO NEW AWARDS.—The Director shall
(A) $9,000,000,000 shall be made available to rectorates and offices of the Foundation out- not make any new awards for the activities
carry out the activities of the Foundation side of the Directorate as described under under the Directorate for any fiscal year in
outside of the Directorate, of which section 2102(c)(7). which the total amount appropriated to the
$1,000,000,000 shall be for STEM education (d) FISCAL YEAR 2025.— Foundation (not including amounts appro-
and related activities, including workforce (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be priated for the Directorate) is less than the
activities under section 2202; and appropriated to the Foundation total amount appropriated to the Founda-
(B) $1,800,000,000 shall be made available to $19,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. tion (not including such amounts), adjusted
the Directorate, of which— (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the by the rate of inflation, for the previous fis-
(i) $594,000,000 shall be for the innovation amount authorized under paragraph (1)— cal year.
centers under section 2104; (A) $11,100,000,000 shall be made available (4) NO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.—No funds
(ii) $324,000,000 shall be for scholarships, to carry out the activities of the Foundation provided to the Directorate under this sec-
fellowships, and other activities under sec- outside of the Directorate, of which tion shall be used for construction.
tion 2106; $2,100,000,000 shall be for STEM education SEC. 2117. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
(iii) $252,000,000 shall be for academic tech- and related activities, including workforce FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
nology transfer under section 2109; activities under section 2202; and
(B) $8,400,000,000 shall be made available to (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
(iv) $180,000,000 shall be for test beds under
the Directorate, of which— (1) FISCAL YEAR 2022.—There is authorized
section 2108;
(i) $2,772,000,000 shall be for the innovation to be appropriated to the Department of En-
(v) $270,000,000 shall be for research and de-
centers under section 2104; ergy $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry
velopment activities under section 2107; and
(ii) $1,512,000,000 shall be for scholarships, out research and development and address
(vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the
fellowships, and other activities under sec- energy-related supply chain activities within
total made available to the Directorate
tion 2106; the key technology focus areas.
under this subparagraph shall be transferred
(iii) $1,176,000,000 shall be for academic (2) FISCAL YEAR 2023.—There is authorized
to the Foundation for collaboration with di-
technology transfer under section 2109; to be appropriated to the Department of En-
rectorates and offices of the Foundation out-
(iv) $840,000,000 shall be for test beds under ergy $1,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry
side of the Directorate as described under
section 2108; out research and development and address
section 2102(c)(7).
(v) $1,260,000,000 shall be for research and energy-related supply chain activities within
(b) FISCAL YEAR 2023.—
development activities under section 2107; the key technology focus areas.
(1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be
and (3) FISCAL YEAR 2024.—There is authorized
appropriated to the Foundation
(vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the to be appropriated to the Department of En-
$12,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.
total made available to the Directorate ergy $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 to carry
(2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the
under this subparagraph shall be transferred out research and development and address
amount authorized under paragraph (1)—
to the Foundation for collaboration with di- energy-related supply chain activities within
(A) $9,600,000,000 shall be made available to
rectorates and offices of the Foundation out- the key technology focus areas.
carry out the activities of the Foundation
side of the Directorate as described under (4) FISCAL YEAR 2025.—There is authorized
outside of the Directorate, of which
section 2102(c)(7). to be appropriated to the Department of En-
$1,190,000,000 shall be for STEM education
ergy $4,900,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to carry
and related activities, including workforce (e) FISCAL YEAR 2026.—
out research and development and address
activities under section 2202; and (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be
energy-related supply chain activities within
(B) $3,200,000,000 shall be made available to appropriated to the Foundation
the key technology focus areas.
the Directorate, of which— $21,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
(5) FISCAL YEAR 2026.—There is authorized
(i) $1,056,000,000 shall be for the innovation (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the
to be appropriated to the Department of En-
centers under section 2104; amount authorized under paragraph (1)—
ergy $5,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry
(ii) $576,000,000 shall be for scholarships, (A) $12,000,000,000 shall be made available
out research and development and address
fellowships, and other activities under sec- to carry out the activities of the Foundation
energy-related supply chain activities within
tion 2106; outside of the Directorate, of which
the key technology focus areas.
(iii) $448,000,000 shall be for academic tech- $2,540,000,000 shall be for STEM education
nology transfer under section 2109; and related activities, including workforce (b) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The
(iv) $320,000,000 shall be for test beds under activities under section 2202; and amounts authorized to be appropriated under
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section 2108; (B) $9,300,000,000 shall be made available to this section shall supplement, and not sup-
(v) $480,000,000 shall be for research and de- the Directorate, of which— plant, any other amounts previously author-
velopment activities under section 2107; and (i) $3,069,000,000 shall be for the innovation ized to be appropriated to the Department of
(vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the centers under section 2104; Energy.
total made available to the Directorate (ii) $1,674,000,000 shall be for scholarships, (c) NO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.—No funds
under this subparagraph shall be transferred fellowships, and other activities under sec- provided to the Department of Energy under
to the Foundation for collaboration with di- tion 2106; this section shall be used for construction.
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SEC. 2118. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS SEC. 2202. PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE STEM other than sections 3303 and 3328 of that
FOR THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RE- WORKFORCE. title, a qualified candidate described in sub-
SEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall issue paragraph (B) directly to a position in the
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any undergraduate scholarships, including at competitive service with the Federal agency
other provision of law, there is authorized to community colleges, graduate fellowships for which the candidate meets Office of Per-
be appropriated for the Defense Advanced and traineeships, postdoctoral awards, and, sonnel Management qualification standards.
Research Projects Agency to conduct re- as appropriate, other awards. (B) FELLOWSHIP OR TEMPORARY ROTATIONAL
search and development in key technology (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Director may POSTING.—Subparagraph (A) applies with re-
focus areas $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal carry out subsection (a) by making awards— spect to a former recipient of an award under
years 2022 through 2026. (1) directly to students; or this subsection who—
(b) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Any (2) to institutions of higher education or (i) earned a doctoral degree in a STEM
amount appropriated pursuant to the au- consortia of institutions of higher education, field from an institution of higher education;
thorization in subsection (a) shall supple- including those institutions or consortia in- and
ment and not supplant any amounts already volved in operating university technology (ii) successfully fulfilled the requirements
appropriated for the Defense Advanced Re- centers established under section 2104(a). of the fellowship or temporary rotational
search Projects Agency. (c) BROADENING PARTICIPATION.—In car- posting within a Federal agency.
TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND rying out this section, the Director shall (C) LIMITATION.—The direct hire authority
GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES take steps to increase the participation of under this paragraph shall be exercised with
SEC. 2201. CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER OF THE populations that are underrepresented in respect to a specific qualified candidate not
NSF. STEM, which may include— later than 2 years after the date that the
(a) CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER.— (1) establishing or augmenting programs candidate completed the requirements re-
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The President shall ap- targeted at populations that are underrep- lated to the fellowship or temporary rota-
point, by and with the consent of the Senate, resented in STEM; tional posting described under this sub-
a Chief Diversity Officer of the Foundation. (2) supporting traineeships or other rel- section.
(2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Chief Diversity evant programs at minority-serving institu- (e) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—In carrying out
Officer shall have significant experience, tions (or institutions of higher education this section, the Director may leverage ex-
within the Federal Government and the with an established STEM capacity building isting programs, including programs that
science community, with diversity- and in- program focused on traditionally underrep- issue—
clusion-related matters, including— resented populations in STEM, including Na- (1) postdoctoral awards;
(A) civil rights compliance; tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indi- (2) graduate fellowships and traineeships,
(B) harassment policy, reviews, and inves- ans); inclusive of the NSF Research Traineeships
tigations; (3) addressing current and expected gaps in and fellowships awarded under the Graduate
(C) equal employment opportunity; and the availability and skills of the STEM Research Fellowship Program; and
(D) disability policy. workforce, or addressing the needs of the (3) scholarships, research experiences, and
(3) OVERSIGHT.—The Chief Diversity Officer STEM workforce, including by prioritizing internships, including—
shall direct the Office of Diversity and Inclu- awards to United States citizens, permanent (A) scholarships to attend community col-
sion of the Foundation and report directly to residents, and individuals that will grow the leges; and
the Director in the performance of the duties domestic workforce; (B) research experiences and internships
of the Chief Diversity Officer under this sec- (4) addressing geographic diversity in the under sections 513, 514, and 515 of the Amer-
tion. STEM workforce; and ica COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
(b) DUTIES.—The Chief Diversity Officer is (5) awarding grants to institutions of high- (42 U.S.C. 1862p–5; 1862p–6; 42 U.S.C. 1862p–7);
responsible for providing advice on policy, er education to address STEM workforce and
oversight, guidance, and coordination with gaps, including for programs that recruit, re- (4) awards to institutions of higher edu-
respect to matters of the Foundation related tain, and progress students to a bachelor’s cation to enable the institutions to fund in-
to diversity and inclusion, including ensur- degree in a STEM discipline concurrent with novation in undergraduate and graduate edu-
ing the geographic diversity of the Founda- a secondary school diploma, such as through cation, increased educational capacity, and
tion programs. Other duties may include— existing and new partnerships with State the development and establishment of new or
(1) establishing and maintaining a stra- educational agencies. specialized programs of study for graduate,
tegic plan that publicly states a diversity (d) INNOVATION.— undergraduate, or technical college students,
definition, vision, and goals for the Founda- (1) GRADUATE EDUCATION.—In carrying out and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the
tion; this section, the Director shall encourage in- programs of study.
(2) defining a set of strategic metrics that novation in graduate education, and study- (f) SET ASIDE.—The Director shall ensure
are— ing the impacts of such innovations, includ- that not less than 20 percent of the funds
(A) directly linked to key organizational ing through encouraging institutions of available to carry out this section shall be
priorities and goals; higher education to offer graduate students used to support institutions of higher edu-
(B) actionable; and opportunities to gain experience in industry cation, and other institutions, located in ju-
(C) actively used to implement the stra- or government as part of their graduate risdictions that participate in the program
tegic plan under paragraph (1); training, and through support for students in under section 113 of the National Science
(3) advising in the establishment of a stra- professional masters programs related to the Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42
tegic plan for diverse participation by indi- key technology focus areas. U.S.C. 1862g).
viduals and institutions of higher education, (2) POSTDOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- SEC. 2203. EMERGING RESEARCH INSTITUTION
MENT.—In carrying out this section, the Di- PILOT PROGRAM.
including community colleges, historically
Black colleges and universities, Tribal col- rector shall encourage innovation in (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab-
leges or universities, minority-serving insti- postdoctoral professional development, sup- lish a 5-year pilot program for awarding
port the development and diversity of the grants to eligible partnerships, led by 1 or
tutions, institutions of higher education
STEM workforce, and study the impacts of more emerging research institutions, to
with an established STEM capacity building
such innovation and support. To do so, the build research and education capacity at
program focused on traditionally underrep-
Director may use postdoctoral awards estab- emerging research institutions to enable
resented populations in STEM, including Na-
lished under subsection (a) or leveraged such institutions to contribute to programs
tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians, run by the Directorate.
and institutions from jurisdictions eligible under subsection (e)(1) for fellowships or
(b) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible partnership
to participate under section 113 of the Na- other temporary rotational postings of not
seeking a grant under this section shall sub-
tional Science Foundation Authorization more than 2 years. Such fellowships or tem- mit an application to the Director at such
Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); porary rotational postings shall be award- time, in such manner, and containing such
(4) advising in the establishment of a stra- ed— information as the Director may reasonably
tegic plan for outreach to, and recruiting (A) to qualified individuals who have a doc- require, including a statement of how the
from, untapped locations and underrep- toral degree and received such degree not partnership will use the funds awarded
resented populations; earlier than 5 years before the date that the through the grant to achieve a lasting, sus-
(5) advising on the application of the Foun- fellowship or temporary rotational posting tainable increase in the research and edu-
dation’s broader impacts review criterion; begins; and cation capacity of each emerging research
and (B) to carry out research in the key tech- institution included in the eligible partner-
(6) performing such additional duties and nology focus areas at Federal, State, local, ship.
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exercise such powers as the Director may and Tribal government research facilities. (c) ACTIVITIES.—An eligible partnership re-
prescribe. (3) DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.— ceiving a grant under this section may use
(c) FUNDING.—From any amounts appro- (A) IN GENERAL.—During fiscal year 2021 the funds awarded through such grant for in-
priated for the Foundation for each of fiscal and any fiscal year thereafter, the head of creasing research, education, and innovation
years 2022 through 2026, the Director shall al- any Federal agency may appoint, without re- capacity, including for—
locate $5,000,000 to carry out this section for gard to the provisions of subchapter I of (1) faculty training and resources, includ-
each such year. chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, ing joint resources;
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(2) research experiences for undergraduate (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation may set in accordance with section 104 of title 3,
and graduate students; and carry out a program using the authority pro- United States Code.
(3) maintenance and repair of research vided in paragraph (2) in order to attract (5) LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF HIGHLY QUALI-
equipment and instrumentation. highly qualified experts in needed occupa- FIED EXPERTS.—The number of highly quali-
(d) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIP.— tions, as determined by the Foundation. In- fied experts appointed and retained by the
In this section, the term ‘‘eligible partner- dividuals hired by the Director through such Foundation under paragraph (2)(A) shall not
ship’’ means a partnership of— authority may include individuals with ex- exceed 140 at any time.
(1) at least 1 emerging research institution; pertise in business creativity, innovation (6) SAVINGS PROVISIONS.—In the event that
and management, design thinking, entrepreneur- the Foundation terminates the program
(2) at least 1 institution that, on average ship, venture capital, and related fields. under this subsection, in the case of an em-
for the 3 years prior to an application for an (2) AUTHORITY.—Under the program, the ployee who, on the day before the termi-
award under this section, received more than Foundation may— nation of the program, is serving in a posi-
$100,000,000 in Federal research funding. (A) appoint personnel from outside the tion pursuant to an appointment under this
SEC. 2204. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORI- subsection—
civil service and uniformed services (as such
TIES FOR THE FOUNDATION.
terms are defined in section 2101 of title 5, (A) the termination of the program does
(a) EXPERTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.— not terminate the employee’s employment in
United States Code) to positions in the
(1) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Foundation that position before the expiration of the
may carry out a program of personnel man- Foundation without regard to any provision
of title 5, United States Code, governing the lesser of—
agement authority provided under paragraph (i) the period for which the employee was
(2) in order to facilitate recruitment of emi- appointment of employees to positions in the
Foundation; appointed; or
nent experts in science or engineering for re- (ii) the period to which the employee’s
search and development projects and to en- (B) prescribe the rates of basic pay for po-
sitions to which employees are appointed service is limited under paragraph (3), in-
hance the administration and management
under subparagraph (A) at rates not in ex- cluding any extension made under this sub-
of the Foundation.
cess of the maximum rate of basic pay au- section before the termination of the pro-
(2) PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.—
thorized for senior-level positions under sec- gram; and
Under the program under paragraph (1), the
tion 5376 of title 5, United States Code, as in- (B) the rate of basic pay prescribed for the
Foundation may—
creased by locality-based comparability pay- position under this subsection may not be re-
(A) without regard to any provision of title
ments under section 5304 of such title, not- duced as long as the employee continues to
5, United States Code, governing the ap-
withstanding any provision of such title gov- serve in the position without a break in serv-
pointment of employees in the civil service,
erning the rates of pay or classification of ice.
appoint individuals to a total of not more
than 140 positions in the Foundation, of employees in the executive branch; and (c) ADDITIONAL HIRING AUTHORITY.—To the
which not more than 5 such positions may be (C) pay any employee appointed under sub- extent needed to carry out the duties under
positions of administration or management paragraph (A) payments in addition to basic subsection (a)(1), the Director is authorized
of the Foundation; pay within the limits applicable to the em- to utilize hiring authorities under section
(B) notwithstanding any provision of title ployee under paragraph (4). 3372 of title 5, United States Code, to staff
5, United States Code, governing the rates of (3) LIMITATION ON TERM OF APPOINTMENT.— the Foundation with employees from other
pay or classification of employees in the ex- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Federal agencies, State and local govern-
ecutive branch, prescribe the rates of basic subparagraph (B), the service of an employee ments, Indian Tribes and Tribal organiza-
pay for positions to which employees are ap- under an appointment made pursuant to this tions, institutions of higher education, and
pointed under subparagraph (A)— subsection may not exceed 5 years. other organizations, as described in that sec-
(i) in the case of employees appointed pur- (B) EXTENSION.—The Foundation may, in tion, in the same manner and subject to the
suant to subparagraph (A) to any of 5 posi- the case of a particular employee, extend the same conditions, that apply to such individ-
tions designated by the Foundation for pur- period to which service is limited under sub- uals utilized to accomplish other missions of
poses of this clause, at rates not in excess of paragraph (A) by up to 1 additional year if the Foundation.
a rate equal to 150 percent of the maximum the Foundation determines that such action (d) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINIS-
rate of basic pay authorized for positions at is necessary to promote the Foundation’s na- TRATION.—
level I of the Executive Schedule under sec- tional security missions. (1) STUDY.—Not later than 30 days after the
tion 5312 of title 5, United States Code; and (4) LIMITATIONS ON ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS.— date of enactment of this division, the Direc-
(ii) in the case of any other employee ap- (A) TOTAL AMOUNT.— tor shall contract with the National Acad-
pointed pursuant to subparagraph (A), at (i) IN GENERAL.—The total amount of the emy of Public Administration to conduct a
rates not in excess of the maximum rate of additional payments paid to an employee study on the organizational and manage-
basic pay authorized for senior-level posi- under this subsection for any 12-month pe- ment structure of the Foundation, to—
tions under section 5376 of title 5, United riod may not exceed the lesser of the fol- (A) evaluate and make recommendations
States Code; and lowing amounts: to efficiently and effectively implement the
(C) pay any employee appointed under sub- (I) $50,000 in fiscal year 2021, which may be Directorate for Technology and Innovation;
paragraph (A), other than an employee ap- adjusted annually thereafter by the Founda- (B) evaluate and make recommendations
pointed to a position designated as described tion, with a percentage increase equal to to ensure coordination of the Directorate for
in subparagraph (B)(i), payments in addition one-half of 1 percentage point less than the Technology and Innovation with other direc-
to basic pay within the limit applicable to percentage by which the Employment Cost torates and offices of the Foundation and
the employee under paragraph (4). Index, published quarterly by the Bureau of other Federal agencies; and
(3) LIMITATION ON TERM OF APPOINTMENT.— Labor Statistics, for the base quarter of the (C) make recommendations for the man-
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in year before the preceding calendar year ex- agement of the Foundation’s business and
subparagraph (B), the service of an employee ceeds the Employment Cost Index for the personnel practices, including implementa-
under an appointment under paragraph (2)(A) base quarter of the second year before the tion of the new hiring authorities and pro-
may not exceed 4 years. preceding calendar year. gram director authorities provided in this
(B) EXTENSION.—The Director may, in the (II) The amount equal to 50 percent of the section and section 2103.
case of a particular employee under the pro- employee’s annual rate of basic pay. (2) REVIEW.—Upon completion of the study
gram under paragraph (1), extend the period (ii) DEFINITION OF BASE QUARTER.— For pur- under paragraph (1), the Foundation shall re-
to which service is limited under subpara- poses of this subparagraph, the term ‘‘base view the recommendations from the Na-
graph (A) by up to 2 years if the Director de- quarter’’ has the meaning given such term tional Academy of Public Administration
termines that such action is necessary to by section 5302(3) of title 5, United States and provide a briefing to Congress on the
promote the efficiency of the Foundation, as Code. plans of the Foundation to implement any
applicable. (B) ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENTS.—An em- such recommendations.
(4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PAY- ployee appointed under this subsection is not SEC. 2205. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL MANU-
MENTS PAYABLE.—Notwithstanding any other eligible for any bonus, monetary award, or FACTURING ACT.
provision of this subsection or section 5307 of other monetary incentive for service, except (a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—Section 2 of
title 5, United States Code, no additional for payments authorized under this sub- the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act
payments may be paid to an employee under section. of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862h) is amended—
paragraph (2)(C) in any calendar year if, or (C) ADDITIONAL LIMITATION.—Notwith- (1) in subsection (a)—
to the extent that, the employee’s total an- standing any other provision of this para- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘science,
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nual compensation in such calendar year will graph or of section 5307 of title 5, United mathematics, and technology’’ and inserting
exceed the maximum amount of total annual States Code, no additional payments may be ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math-
compensation payable at the salary set in paid to an employee under this subsection in ematics or STEM’’;
accordance with section 104 of title 3, United any calendar year if, or to the extent that, (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘edu-
States Code. the employee’s total annual compensation cated’’ and before ‘‘trained’’; and
(b) HIGHLY QUALIFIED EXPERTS IN NEEDED will exceed the maximum amount of total (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘scientific
OCCUPATIONS.— annual compensation payable at the salary and technical education and training’’ and
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inserting ‘‘STEM education and training’’; (III) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘courses at nologies, geospatial technologies, and new,
and the bachelor-degree-granting institution’’ emerging technology areas;’’;
(2) in subsection (b)— and inserting ‘‘the career and educational (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘separate
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘mathe- pathways supported by the articulation bachelor-degree-granting institutions’’ and
matics and science’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM agreements’’; inserting ‘‘other entities’’;
fields’’; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (C) by striking paragraph (7);
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘mathe- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘veterans and (D) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9)
matics and science instruction’’ and insert- individuals engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively;
ing ‘‘STEM instruction’’. home’’; (E) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by
(b) MODERNIZING REFERENCES TO STEM.— (II) in clause (iii)— subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ after
Section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced- (aa) by striking ‘‘bachelor’s-degree-grant- the semicolon;
Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is ing institutions’’ and inserting ‘‘institutions (F) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by
amended— or work sites’’; and subparagraph (D)—
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘SCI- (bb) by inserting ‘‘or industry internships’’ (i) by striking ‘‘mathematics, science, en-
ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ’’ and in- after ‘‘summer programs’’; and gineering, or technology’’ and inserting
serting ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’; (III) by striking the flush text following ‘‘science, technology, engineering, or mathe-
(2) in subsection (a)— clause (iv); and matics’’; and
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); (ii) by striking the period at the end and
‘‘SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ’’ and (B) in paragraph (2)— inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
inserting ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’; (i) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science (G) by adding at the end the following:
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— programs’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM programs’’; ‘‘(9) the term skilled technical workforce
(i) by inserting ‘‘and education to prepare (ii) by inserting ‘‘and, as appropriate, ele- means workers—
the skilled technical workforce to meet mentary schools,’’ after ‘‘with secondary ‘‘(A) in occupations that use significant
workforce demands’’ before ‘‘, and to im- schools’’; levels of science and engineering expertise
prove’’; (iii) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science and technical knowledge; and
(ii) by striking ‘‘core education courses in education’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM edu- ‘‘(B) whose level of educational attainment
science and mathematics’’ and inserting cation’’; is less than a bachelor degree.’’.
‘‘core education courses in STEM fields’’; (iv) by striking ‘‘secondary school stu- (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
(iii) by inserting ‘‘veterans and individuals dents’’ and inserting ‘‘students at these Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-
engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the home’’; and schools’’; Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is
(iv) by inserting ‘‘and on building a path- (v) by striking ‘‘science and advanced-tech- amended to read as follows:
way from secondary schools, to associate-de- nology fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and ad-
‘‘SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
gree-granting institutions, to careers that vanced-technology fields’’; and
require technical training’’ before ‘‘, and (vi) by striking ‘‘agreements with local ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated
shall be designed’’; educational agencies’’ and inserting ‘‘articu- to the Director (from sums otherwise author-
(C) in paragraph (1)— lation agreements or dual credit courses ized to be appropriated for the Foundation)
(i) by inserting ‘‘and study’’ after ‘‘devel- with local secondary schools, or other means for carrying out sections 2 through 4,
opment’’; and as the Director determines appropriate,’’; $150,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through
(ii) by striking ‘‘core science and mathe- and 2026.’’.
matics courses’’ and inserting ‘‘core STEM (C) in paragraph (3)— SEC. 2206.INTRAMURAL EMERGING INSTITU-
courses’’; (i) by striking subparagraph (B); TIONS PILOT PROGRAM.
(D) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘science, (ii) by striking ‘‘shall—’’and all that fol- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director shall
mathematics, and advanced-technology lows through ‘‘establish a’’ and inserting conduct multiple pilot programs within the
fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and advanced- ‘‘shall establish a’’; Foundation to expand the number of institu-
technology fields’’; (iii) by striking ‘‘the fields of science, tech- tions of higher education (including such in-
(E) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ‘‘to nology, engineering, and mathematics’’ and stitutions that are community colleges), and
support the advanced-technology industries inserting ‘‘STEM fields’’; and other eligible entities that the Director de-
that drive the competitiveness of the United (iv) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting ‘‘, in- termines appropriate, that are able to suc-
States in the global economy’’ before the cluding jobs at Federal and academic labora- cessfully compete for Foundation grants.
semicolon at the end; tories.’’; (b) COMPONENTS.—Each pilot program de-
(F) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘scientific (5) in subsection (d)(2)— scribed in subsection (a) shall include at
and advanced-technology fields’’ and insert- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ least 1 of the following elements:
ing ‘‘STEM and advanced-technology fields’’; after the semicolon; (1) A mentorship program.
and (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- (2) Grant writing technical assistance.
(G) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘advanced riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; (3) Targeted outreach, including to a mi-
scientific and technical education’’ and in- and nority-serving institution (including a his-
serting ‘‘advanced STEM and advanced-tech- (C) by adding at the end the following: torically Black college or university, a Trib-
nology’’; ‘‘(F) as appropriate, applications that al college or university, or a Hispanic-serv-
(3) in subsection (b)— apply the best practices for STEM education ing institution or an institution of higher
(A) by striking the subsection heading and and technical skills education through dis- education with an established STEM capac-
inserting the following: ‘‘CENTERS OF SCI- tance learning or in a simulated work envi- ity building program focused on tradition-
ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.—’’; ronment, as determined by research de- ally underrepresented populations in STEM,
(B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), scribed in subsection (f); and’’; including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives,
by striking ‘‘not to exceed 12 in number’’ and (6) in subsection (g), by striking the second and Indians).
inserting ‘‘in advanced-technology fields’’; sentence; (4) Programmatic support or solutions for
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘education (7) in subsection (h)(1)— institutions or entities that do not have an
in mathematics and science’’ and inserting (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘2022’’ experienced grant management office.
‘‘STEM education’’; and and inserting ‘‘2026’’; (5) An increase in the number of grant re-
(D) in the flush matter following paragraph (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘2022’’ viewers from institutions of higher edu-
(2), by striking ‘‘in the geographic region and inserting ‘‘2026’’; and cation that have not traditionally received
served by the center’’; (C) in subparagraph (C)— funds from the Foundation.
(4) in subsection (c)— (i) by striking ‘‘up to $2,500,000’’ and insert- (6) An increase of the term and funding, for
(A) in paragraph (1)— ing ‘‘not less than $3,000,000’’; and a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to
(i) in subparagraph (A)— (ii) by striking ‘‘2022’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’; a principal investigator that is a first-time
(I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by (8) in subsection (i)— grant awardee, when paired with regular
striking ‘‘to encourage’’ and all that follows (A) by striking paragraph (3); and mentoring on the administrative aspects of
through ‘‘such means as—’’ and inserting ‘‘to (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) grant management.
encourage the development of career and as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (c) LIMITATION.—As appropriate, each pilot
educational pathways with multiple entry (9) in subsection (j)— program described in subsection (a) shall
and exit points leading to credentials and de- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting work to reduce administrative burdens.
grees, and to assist students pursuing path- the following: (d) AGENCY-WIDE PROGRAMS.—Not later
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ways in STEM fields to transition from asso- ‘‘(1) the term advanced-technology in- than 5 years after the date of enactment of
ciate-degree-granting colleges to bachelor- cludes technological fields such as advanced this division, the Director shall—
degree-granting institutions, through such manufacturing, agricultural-, biological- and (1) review the results of the pilot programs
means as—’’; chemical-technologies, energy and environ- described in subsection (a); and
(II) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘to ensure’’ mental technologies, engineering tech- (2) develop agency-wide best practices from
and inserting ‘‘to develop articulation agree- nologies, information technologies, micro the pilot programs for implementation
ments that ensure’’; and and nano-technologies, cybersecurity tech- across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the
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requirement under section 3(e) of the Na- tegrate basic or advanced AI training with ployment and up-to-date contact informa-
tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 other fields of study, including those that tion.
U.S.C. 1862(e)). address the social, economic, legal, and eth- (2) TERMS.—A scholarship recipient under
SEC. 2207. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. ical implications of human interaction with this section shall be liable to the United
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pursue AI systems; and States as provided in subsection (k) if the in-
partnerships with private industry, private (5) support capacity-building education re- dividual—
foundations, or other appropriate private en- search programs that will enable postsec- (A) fails to maintain an acceptable level of
tities to— ondary educational institutions to expand academic standing at the applicable institu-
(1) enhance the impact of the Foundation’s their ability to train the next-generation AI tion of higher education, as determined by
investments and contributions to the United workforce, including AI researchers and the Director;
States economic competitiveness and secu- practitioners. (B) is dismissed from the applicable insti-
rity; and (e) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS.—Each scholar- tution of higher education for disciplinary
(2) make available infrastructure, exper- ship under subsection (d) shall be in an reasons;
tise, and financial resources to the United amount that covers the student’s tuition and (C) withdraws from the eligible degree pro-
States scientific and engineering research fees at the institution for not more than 3 gram before completing the program;
and education enterprise. years and provides the student with an addi- (D) declares that the individual does not
(b) MERIT REVIEW.—Nothing in this section tional stipend. intend to fulfill the post-award employment
shall be construed as altering any intellec- (f) POST-AWARD EMPLOYMENT OBLIGA- obligation under this section; or
tual or broader impacts criteria at the Foun- TIONS.—Each scholarship recipient, as a con- (E) fails to fulfill the post-award employ-
dation for evaluating grant applications. dition of receiving a scholarship under the ment obligation of the individual under this
program, shall enter into an agreement section.
SEC. 2208. AI SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERVICE ACT.
(j) MONITORING COMPLIANCE.—As a condi-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: under which the recipient agrees to work for
tion of participating in the program, a quali-
(1) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.—The term a period equal to the length of the scholar-
fied institution of higher education shall—
‘‘artificial intelligence’’ or ‘‘AI’’ has the ship, following receipt of the student’s de-
(1) enter into an agreement with the Direc-
meaning given the term ‘‘artificial intel- gree, in the AI mission of—
tor to monitor the compliance of scholarship
ligence’’ in section 238(g) of the John S. (1) an executive agency;
recipients with respect to their post-award
McCain National Defense Authorization Act (2) Congress, including any agency, entity,
employment obligations; and
for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note). office, or commission established in the leg-
(2) provide to the Director, on an annual
(2) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘execu- islative branch;
basis, the post-award employment docu-
tive agency’’ has the meaning given the term (3) an interstate agency;
mentation required under subsection (i) for
‘‘Executive agency’’ in section 105 of title 5, (4) a State, local, or Tribal government,
scholarship recipients through the comple-
United States Code. which may include instruction in AI-related
tion of their post-award employment obliga-
(3) REGISTERED INTERNSHIP.—The term skill sets in a public school system; or
tions.
‘‘registered internship’’ means a Federal (5) a State, local, or Tribal government-af- (k) AMOUNT OF REPAYMENT.—
Registered Internship Program coordinated filiated nonprofit entity that is considered to (1) LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF SERVICE.—If a cir-
through the Department of Labor. be critical infrastructure (as defined in sec- cumstance described in subsection (i)(2) oc-
(b) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordi- tion 1016(e) of the USA Patriot Act (42 U.S.C. curs before the completion of 1 year of a
nation with the Director of the Office of Per- 5195c(e))). post-award employment obligation under
sonnel Management, the Director of the Na- (g) HIRING AUTHORITY.— this section, the total amount of scholarship
tional Institute of Standards and Tech- (1) APPOINTMENT IN EXCEPTED SERVICE.— awards received by the individual under this
nology, and the heads of other agencies with Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 33 section shall—
appropriate scientific knowledge, shall es- of title 5, United States Code, governing ap- (A) be repaid; or
tablish a Federal artificial intelligence pointments in the competitive service, an (B) be treated as a loan to be repaid in ac-
scholarship-for-service program (referred to executive agency may appoint an individual cordance with subsection (l).
in this section as the Federal AI Scholar- who has completed the eligible degree pro- (2) 1 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE.—If a cir-
ship-for-Service Program) to recruit and gram for which a scholarship was awarded to cumstance described in subparagraph (D) or
train artificial intelligence professionals to a position in the excepted service in the ex- (E) of subsection (i)(2) occurs after the com-
lead and support the application of artificial ecutive agency. pletion of 1 or more years of a post-award
intelligence to the missions of Federal, (2) NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION.—Except employment obligation under this section,
State, local, and Tribal governments. as provided in paragraph (4), upon fulfill- the total amount of scholarship awards re-
(c) QUALIFIED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDU- ment of the service term, an employee ap- ceived by the individual under this section,
CATION.—The Director, in coordination with pointed under paragraph (1) may be con- reduced by the ratio of the number of years
the heads of other agencies with appropriate verted noncompetitively to term, career-con- of service completed divided by the number
scientific knowledge, shall establish criteria ditional, or career appointment. of years of service required, shall—
to designate qualified institutions of higher (3) TIMING OF CONVERSION.—An executive (A) be repaid; or
education that shall be eligible to partici- agency may noncompetitively convert a (B) be treated as a loan to be repaid in ac-
pate in the Federal AI Scholarship-for-Serv- term employee appointed under paragraph cordance with subsection (l).
ice program. Such criteria shall include— (2) to a career-conditional or career appoint- (l) REPAYMENTS.—A loan described in sub-
(1) measures of the institution’s dem- ment before the term appointment expires. section (k) shall—
onstrated excellence in the education of stu- (4) AUTHORITY TO DECLINE CONVERSION.—An (1) be treated as a Federal Direct Unsub-
dents in the field of artificial intelligence; executive agency may decline to make the sidized Stafford Loan under part D of title IV
and noncompetitive conversion or appointment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
(2) measures of the institution’s ability to under paragraph (2) for cause. 1087a et seq.); and
attract and retain a diverse and non-tradi- (h) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a (2) be subject to repayment, together with
tional student population in the fields of scholarship under this section, an individual interest thereon accruing from the date of
science, technology, engineering, and mathe- shall— the scholarship award, in accordance with
matics, which may include the ability to at- (1) be a citizen or lawful permanent resi- terms and conditions specified by the Direc-
tract women, minorities, and individuals dent of the United States; tor (in consultation with the Secretary of
with disabilities. (2) demonstrate a commitment to a career Education).
(d) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND COMPO- in advancing the field of AI; (m) COLLECTION OF REPAYMENT.—
NENTS.—The Federal AI Scholarship-for- (3) be— (1) IN GENERAL.—In the event that a schol-
Service Program shall— (A) a full-time student in an eligible degree arship recipient is required to repay the
(1) provide scholarships through qualified program at a qualified institution of higher scholarship award under this section, the
institutions of higher education to students education, as determined by the Director; qualified institution of higher education pro-
who are enrolled in programs of study at in- (B) a student pursuing a degree on a less viding the scholarship shall—
stitutions of higher education leading to de- than full-time basis, but not less than half- (A) determine the repayment amounts and
grees or concentrations in or related to the time basis; or notify the recipient and the Director of the
artificial intelligence field; (C) an AI faculty member on sabbatical to amounts owed; and
(2) provide the scholarship recipients with advance knowledge in the field; and (B) collect the repayment amounts within
summer internship opportunities, registered (4) accept the terms of a scholarship under a period of time as determined by the Direc-
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internships, or other meaningful temporary this section. tor, or the repayment amounts shall be
appointments in the Federal workforce fo- (i) CONDITIONS OF SUPPORT.— treated as a loan in accordance with sub-
cusing on AI projects or research; (1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiv- section (l).
(3) prioritize the employment placement of ing a scholarship under this section, a recipi- (2) RETURNED TO TREASURY.—Except as pro-
scholarship recipients in executive agencies; ent shall agree to provide the qualified insti- vided in paragraph (3), any repayment under
(4) identify opportunities to promote tution of higher education with annual this subsection shall be returned to the
multi-disciplinary programs of study that in- verifiable documentation of post-award em- Treasury of the United States.
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(3) RETAIN PERCENTAGE.—A qualified insti- each fiscal year, to carry out the program scribed in subclause (I) at Federal labora-
tution of higher education may retain a per- under section 113 of the National Science tories or institutions of higher education, or
centage of any repayment the institution Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 in industry;
collects under this subsection to defray ad- U.S.C. 1862g). (VI) developing training and best practices
ministrative costs associated with the col- (c) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.—The Sec- for educators who teach multiple grade lev-
lection. The Director shall establish a fixed retary of Energy shall use not less than 20 els within a STEM discipline;
percentage that will apply to all eligible en- percent of the funds provided to the Depart- (VII) designing and implementing profes-
tities, and may update this percentage as ment of Energy under section 2117 for each sional development courses and experiences,
needed, in the determination of the Director. fiscal year to carry out the program under including mentoring, for rural educators de-
(n) EXCEPTIONS.—The Director may provide section 2203(b)(3) of the Energy Policy Act of scribed in subclause (I) that combine face-to-
for the partial or total waiver or suspension 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13503(b)(3)). face and online experiences; and
of any service or payment obligation by an (d) CONSORTIA.—In the case of an award to (VIII) any other activity the Director de-
individual under this section whenever com- a consortium under this division, the Direc- termines will accomplish the goals of this
pliance by the individual with the obligation tor may count the entire award toward paragraph.
is impossible or would involve extreme hard- meeting the funding requirements of this (ii) RURAL STEM COLLABORATIVE.—The Di-
ship to the individual, or if enforcement of section if the lead entity of the consortium rector shall establish a pilot program of re-
such obligation with respect to the indi- is located in a jurisdiction that is eligible to gional cohorts in rural areas that will pro-
vidual would be unconscionable. participate in the program under section 113 vide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on
(o) PUBLIC INFORMATION.— of the National Science Foundation Author- research experiences for rural STEM edu-
(1) EVALUATION.—The Director, in coordi- ization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g). In the cators of students in prekindergarten
nation with the Director of the Office of Per- case of an award to a consortium under this through grade 12, in order to build an eco-
sonnel Management, shall annually evaluate division, the Secretary may count the entire system of cooperation among educators, re-
and make public, in a manner that protects award toward meeting the funding require- searchers, academia, and local industry.
the personally identifiable information of ments of this section if the lead entity of the (2) BROADENING PARTICIPATION OF RURAL
scholarship recipients, information on the consortium is located in a jurisdiction that STUDENTS IN STEM.—
success of recruiting individuals for scholar- is eligible to participate in the program (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pro-
ships under this section and on hiring and re- under section 2203(b)(3) of the Energy Policy vide grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive
taining those individuals in the public sector Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13503(b)(3)). basis to institutions of higher education or
AI workforce, including information on— nonprofit organizations (or a consortium
SEC. 2210. RURAL STEM EDUCATION ACT.
(A) placement rates; thereof) for—
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (i) research and development of program-
(B) where students are placed, including (1) FEDERAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Fed-
job titles and descriptions; ming to identify the barriers rural students
eral laboratory’’ has the meaning given such face in accessing high-quality STEM edu-
(C) salary ranges for students not released term in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler
from obligations under this section; cation; and
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. (ii) development of innovative solutions to
(D) how long after graduation students are 3703). improve the participation and advancement
placed; (2) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The of rural students in prekindergarten through
(E) how long students stay in the positions term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has grade 12 in STEM studies.
they enter upon graduation; the meaning given such term in section (B) USE OF FUNDS.—
(F) how many students are released from 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 (i) IN GENERAL.—Grants awarded under this
obligations; and U.S.C. 1001(a)). paragraph shall be used for the research and
(G) what, if any, remedial training is re- (3) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ has the development activities referred to in sub-
quired. meaning given the term in section 2 of the paragraph (A), which may include—
(2) REPORTS.—The Director, in coordina- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of (I) developing partnerships with commu-
tion with the Office of Personnel Manage- 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note). nity colleges to offer advanced STEM course
ment, shall submit, not less frequently than (4) STEM EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘STEM work, including computer science, to rural
once every 3 years, to the Committee on education’’ has the meaning given the term high school students;
Homeland Security and Governmental Af- in section 2 of the STEM Education Act of (II) supporting research on effective STEM
fairs of the Senate, the Committee on Com- 2015 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note). practices in rural settings;
merce, Science, and Transportation of the (b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RURAL (III) implementing a school-wide STEM ap-
Senate, the Committee on Science, Space, STEM ACTIVITIES.— proach;
and Technology of the House of Representa- (1) PREPARING RURAL STEM EDUCATORS.— (IV) improving the Foundation’s Advanced
tives, and the Committee on Oversight and (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pro- Technology Education program’s coordina-
Reform of the House of Representatives a re- vide grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive tion and engagement with rural commu-
port, including the results of the evaluation basis to institutions of higher education or nities;
under paragraph (1) and any recent statistics nonprofit organizations (or a consortium (V) collaborating with existing community
regarding the size, composition, and edu- thereof) for research and development to ad- partners and networks, such as the Coopera-
cational requirements of the Federal AI vance innovative approaches to support and tive Extension System services and extra-
workforce. sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural mural research programs of the Department
(3) RESOURCES.—The Director, in coordina- schools. of Agriculture and youth serving organiza-
tion with the Director of the Office of Per- (B) USE OF FUNDS.— tions like 4–H, after school STEM programs,
sonnel Management, shall provide consoli- (i) IN GENERAL.—Grants awarded under this and summer STEM programs, to leverage
dated and user-friendly online resources for paragraph shall be used for the research and community resources and develop place-
prospective scholarship recipients, including, development activities referred to in sub- based programming;
to the extent practicable— paragraph (A), which may include— (VI) connecting rural school districts and
(A) searchable, up-to-date, and accurate in- (I) engaging rural educators of students in institutions of higher education, to improve
formation about participating institutions of prekindergarten through grade 12 in profes- precollegiate STEM education and engage-
higher education and job opportunities re- sional learning opportunities to enhance ment;
lated to the AI field; and STEM knowledge, including computer (VII) supporting partnerships that offer
(B) a modernized description of AI careers. science, and develop best practices; hands-on inquiry-based science activities, in-
(p) REFRESH.—Not less than once every 2 (II) supporting research on effective STEM cluding coding, and access to lab resources
years, the Director, in coordination with the teaching practices in rural settings, includ- for students studying STEM in prekinder-
Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- ing the use of rubrics and mastery-based garten through grade 12 in a rural area;
ment, shall review and update the Federal AI grading practices to assess student perform- (VIII) evaluating the role of broadband
Scholarship-for-Service Program to reflect ance when employing the transdisciplinary connectivity and its associated impact on
advances in technology. teaching approach for STEM disciplines; the STEM and technology literacy of rural
SEC. 2209. GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY. (III) designing and developing pre-service students;
(a) DIRECTORATE.—The Director shall use and in-service training resources to assist (IX) building capacity to support extra-
not less than 20 percent of the funds provided such rural educators in adopting curricular STEM programs in rural schools,
to the Directorate, for each fiscal year, to transdisciplinary teaching practices across including mentor-led engagement programs,
carry out the program under section 113 of STEM courses; STEM programs held during nonschool
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the National Science Foundation Authoriza- (IV) coordinating with local partners to hours, STEM networks, makerspaces, coding
tion Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g) for the pur- adapt STEM teaching practices to leverage activities, and competitions; and
poses of carrying out sections 2104, 2106, 2107, local, natural, and community assets in (X) any other activity the Director deter-
2108, and 2109 of this Act. order to support in-place learning in rural mines will accomplish the goals of this para-
(b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—The areas; graph.
Director shall use not less than 20 percent of (V) providing hands-on training and re- (3) APPLICATION.—An applicant seeking a
the funds provided to the Foundation, for search opportunities for rural educators de- grant under paragraph (1) or (2) shall submit
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an application at such time, in such manner, (B) an assessment of the policies and ac- (d) NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, EN-
and containing such information as the Di- tivities of the Foundation, along with pro- GINEERING, AND MEDICINE EVALUATION.—
rector may require. The application may in- posals for new strategies or the broadening (1) STUDY.—Not later than 12 months after
clude the following: of existing successful strategies towards fa- the date of enactment of this division, the
(A) A description of the target population cilitating the goal of increasing participa- Director shall enter into an agreement with
to be served by the research activity or ac- tion of rural students in prekindergarten the National Academies of Sciences, Engi-
tivities for which such grant is sought. through grade 12 in Foundation activities. neering, and Medicine under which the Na-
(B) A description of the process for recruit- (8) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this tional Academies agree to conduct an eval-
ment and selection of students, educators, or subsection, the Director shall, for purposes uation and assessment that—
schools from rural areas to participate in of enhancing program effectiveness and (A) evaluates the quality and quantity of
such activity or activities. avoiding duplication of activities, consult, current Federal programming and research
(C) A description of how such activity or cooperate, and coordinate with the programs directed at examining STEM education for
activities may inform efforts to promote the and policies of other relevant Federal agen- students in prekindergarten through grade 12
engagement and achievement of rural stu- cies. and workforce development in rural areas;
dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in (c) OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONLINE EDU- (B) in coordination with the Federal Com-
STEM studies. munications Commission, assesses the im-
CATION.—
(D) In the case of a proposal consisting of pact that the scarcity of broadband
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award
a partnership or partnerships with one or connectivity in rural communities, and the
competitive grants to institutions of higher
more rural schools and one or more research- affordability of broadband connectivity,
education or nonprofit organizations (or a
ers, a plan for establishing a sustained part- have on STEM and technical literacy for stu-
consortium thereof, which may include a pri-
nership that is jointly developed and man- dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in
vate sector partner) to conduct research on
aged, draws from the capacities of each part- rural areas;
online STEM education courses for rural
ner, and is mutually beneficial. (C) assesses the core research and data
communities.
(4) PARTNERSHIPS.—In awarding grants needed to understand the challenges rural
(2) RESEARCH AREAS.—The research areas
under paragraph (1) or (2), the Director areas are facing in providing quality STEM
eligible for funding under this subsection
shall— education and workforce development;
(A) encourage applicants which, for the shall include—
(D) makes recommendations for action at
purpose of the activity or activities funded (A) evaluating the learning and achieve-
the Federal, State, and local levels for im-
through the grant, include or partner with a ment of rural students in prekindergarten
proving STEM education, including online
nonprofit organization or an institution of through grade 12 in STEM subjects;
STEM education, for students in prekinder-
higher education (or a consortium thereof) (B) understanding how computer-based and
garten through grade 12 and workforce devel-
that has extensive experience and expertise online professional development courses and
opment in rural areas; and
in increasing the participation of rural stu- mentor experiences can be integrated to
(E) makes recommendations to inform the
dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in meet the needs of educators of rural students
implementation of programs in subsections
STEM; and in prekindergarten through grade 12;
(a), (b), and (c).
(B) encourage applicants which, for the (C) combining computer-based and online
(2) REPORT TO DIRECTOR.—The agreement
purpose of the activity or activities funded STEM education and training with appren-
entered into under paragraph (1) shall re-
through the grant, include or partner with a ticeships, mentoring, or other applied learn-
quire the National Academies of Sciences,
consortium of rural schools or rural school ing arrangements;
Engineering, and Medicine, not later than 24
districts. (D) leveraging online programs to supple-
months after the date of enactment of this
(5) EVALUATIONS.—All proposals for grants ment STEM studies for rural students that
division, to submit to the Director a report
under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall include an need physical and academic accommodation;
on the study conducted under such para-
evaluation plan that includes the use of out- and
graph, including the National Academies’
come-oriented measures to assess the impact (E) any other activity the Director deter-
findings and recommendations.
and efficacy of the grant. Each recipient of a mines will accomplish the goals of this sub-
(e) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than 3 years
grant under this subsection shall include re- section. after the date of enactment of this division,
sults from these evaluative activities in an- (3) EVALUATIONS.—All proposals for grants the Comptroller General of the United States
nual and final projects. under this subsection shall include an eval- shall conduct a study on the engagement of
(6) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— uation plan that includes the use of out- rural populations in Federal STEM programs
(A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Director come-oriented measures to assess the impact and submit to Congress a report that in-
shall evaluate the portfolio of grants award- and efficacy of the grant. Each recipient of a cludes—
ed under paragraphs (1) and (2). Such evalua- grant under this subsection shall include re- (1) an assessment of how Federal STEM
tion shall— sults from these evaluative activities in an- education programs are serving rural popu-
(i) assess the results of research conducted nual and final projects. lations;
under such grants and identify best prac- (4) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— (2) a description of initiatives carried out
tices; and (A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Director by Federal agencies that are targeted at sup-
(ii) to the extent practicable, integrate the shall evaluate the portfolio of grants award- porting STEM education in rural areas;
findings of research resulting from the activ- ed under this subsection. Such evaluation (3) an assessment of what is known about
ity or activities funded through such grants shall— the impact and effectiveness of Federal in-
with the findings of other research on rural (i) use a common set of benchmarks and vestments in STEM education programs that
students’ pursuit of degrees or careers in tools to assess the results of research con- are targeted to rural areas; and
STEM. ducted under such grants and identify best (4) an assessment of challenges that State
(B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later practices; and and Federal STEM education programs face
than 180 days after the completion of the (ii) to the extent practicable, integrate in reaching rural population centers.
evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Di- findings from activities carried out pursuant (f) CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH EPSCOR.—
rector shall submit to Congress and make to research conducted under this subsection, Section 517(f)(2) of the America COMPETES
widely available to the public a report that with respect to the pursuit of careers and de- Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–
includes— grees in STEM, with those activities carried 9(f)(2)) is amended—
(i) the results of the evaluation; and out pursuant to other research on serving (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’
(ii) any recommendations for administra- rural students and communities. at the end; and
tive and legislative action that could opti- (B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later (2) by adding at the end the following:
mize the effectiveness of the grants awarded than 180 days after the completion of the ‘‘(C) to increase the capacity of rural com-
under this subsection. evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Di- munities to provide quality STEM education
(7) REPORT BY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPOR- rector shall submit to Congress and make and STEM workforce development program-
TUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.—As widely available to the public a report that ming to students and teachers; and’’.
part of the first report required by section includes— (g) NIST ENGAGEMENT WITH RURAL COMMU-
36(e) of the Science and Engineering Equal (i) the results of the evaluation; and NITIES.—
Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885c(e)) trans- (ii) any recommendations for administra- (1) MEP OUTREACH.—Section 25 of the Na-
mitted to Congress after the date of enact- tive and legislative action that could opti- tional Institute of Standards and Technology
ment of this division, the Committee on mize the effectiveness of the grants awarded Act (15 U.S.C. 278k) is amended—
Equal Opportunities in Science and Engi- under this subsection. (A) in subsection (c)—
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neering shall include— (5) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘commu-
(A) a description of past and present poli- subsection, the Director shall, for purposes nity colleges and area career and technical
cies and activities of the Foundation to en- of enhancing program effectiveness and education schools’’ and inserting the fol-
courage full participation of students in avoiding duplication of activities, consult, lowing: ‘‘secondary schools (as defined in
rural communities in science, mathematics, cooperate, and coordinate with the programs section 8101 of the Elementary and Sec-
engineering, and computer science fields; and policies of other relevant Federal agen- ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
and cies. 7801)), community colleges, and area career
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and technical education schools, including (1) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after tional Institute of Standards and Technology
those in underserved and rural commu- the date of the enactment of this division, to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for
nities,’’; and the Quantum Networking Working Group each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
(ii) in paragraph (7)— within the Subcommittee on Quantum Infor- (B) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—The
(I) by striking ‘‘and local colleges’’ and in- mation Science of the National Science and amounts authorized to be appropriated under
serting the following: ‘‘local high schools Technology Council shall submit to the ap- subparagraph (A) shall supplement and not
and local colleges, including those in under- propriate committees of Congress a report supplant amounts already appropriated to
served and rural communities,’’; and detailing a plan for the advancement of the account described in such subparagraph.
(II) by inserting ‘‘or other applied learning quantum networking and communications
opportunities’’ after ‘‘apprenticeships’’; and technology in the United States, building on (d) QUANTUM WORKFORCE EVALUATION AND
(B) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ‘‘, com- A Strategic Vision for America’s Quantum ACCELERATION.—
munity colleges, and area career and tech- Networks and A Coordinated Approach for (1) IDENTIFICATION OF GAPS.—The Founda-
nical education schools,’’ and inserting the Quantum Networking Research. tion shall enter into an agreement with the
following: ‘‘and local high schools, commu- (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The report under para- National Academies of Sciences, Engineer-
nity colleges, and area career and technical graph (1) shall include— ing, and Medicine to conduct a study of ways
education schools, including those in under- (A) a framework for interagency collabora- to support the next generation of quantum
served and rural communities,’’. tion on the advancement of quantum net- leaders.
(2) RURAL CONNECTIVITY PRIZE COMPETI- working and communications research; (2) SCOPE OF STUDY.—In carrying out the
TION.— (B) a plan for interagency collaboration on study described in paragraph (1), the Na-
(A) PRIZE COMPETITION.—Pursuant to sec- the development and drafting of inter- tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
tion 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology national standards for quantum communica- and Medicine shall identify—
Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719), the tions technology, including standards relat- (A) education gaps, including foundational
Secretary of Commerce shall carry out a pro- ing to— courses in STEM and areas in need of stand-
gram to award prizes competitively to stim- (i) quantum cryptography and post-quan- ardization, in elementary school, middle
ulate research and development of creative tum classical cryptography; school, high school, and higher education
technologies to support the deployment of (ii) network security; curricula, that need to be rectified in order
affordable and reliable broadband (iii) quantum network infrastructure; to prepare students to participate in the
connectivity in rural communities, including (iv) transmission of quantum information quantum workforce;
unserved rural communities. through optical fiber networks; and (B) the skills and workforce needs of indus-
(B) PLAN FOR DEPLOYMENT IN RURAL COMMU- (v) any other technologies considered ap- try, specifically identifying the cross-dis-
NITIES.—Each proposal submitted pursuant
propriate by the Working Group;
ciplinary academic degrees or academic
to subparagraph (A) shall include a proposed (C) a proposal for the protection of na-
courses necessary—
plan for deployment of the technology that tional security interests relating to the ad-
(i) to qualify students for multiple career
is the subject of such proposal. vancement of quantum networking and com-
pathways in quantum information sciences
(C) PRIZE AMOUNT.—In carrying out the munications technology;
(D) recommendations to Congress for legis- and related fields;
program under subparagraph (A), the Sec- (ii) to ensure the United States is competi-
lative action relating to the framework,
retary may award not more than a total of tive in the field of quantum information
plan, and proposal set forth pursuant to sub-
$5,000,000 to one or more winners of the prize science while preserving national security;
paragraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively;
competition. and
and
(D) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after (iii) to support the development of quan-
(E) such other matters as the Working
the date on which a prize is awarded under tum applications; and
Group considers necessary to advance the se-
the prize competition, the Secretary shall (C) the resources and materials needed to
curity of communications and network infra-
submit to the relevant committees of Con- train elementary, middle, and high school
structure, remain at the forefront of sci-
gress a report that describes the winning educators to effectively teach curricula rel-
entific discovery in the quantum informa-
proposal of the prize competition. evant to the development of a quantum
tion science domain, and transition quantum
(E) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the information science research into the emerg- workforce.
program under this paragraph, the Secretary ing quantum technology economy. (3) REPORTS.—
shall consult with the Federal Communica- (c) QUANTUM NETWORKING AND COMMUNICA- (A) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.—Not later than 2
tions Commission and the heads of relevant TIONS RESEARCH.— years after the date of enactment of this di-
departments and agencies of the Federal (1) RESEARCH.—The Under Secretary of vision, the National Academies of Science,
Government. Commerce for Standards and Technology Engineering, and Medicine shall prepare and
SEC. 2211. QUANTUM NETWORK INFRASTRUC- shall carry out research to facilitate the de- submit to the Foundation, and programs or
TURE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOP- velopment and standardization of quantum projects funded by the Foundation, an execu-
MENT ACT. networking and communications tech- tive summary of progress regarding the
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: nologies and applications, including research study conducted under paragraph (1) that
(1) ESEA DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘‘ele- on the following: outlines the findings of the Academies as of
mentary school’’, ‘‘high school’’, ‘‘local edu- (A) Quantum cryptography and post-quan- such date.
cational agency’’, and ‘‘secondary school’’ tum classical cryptography. (B) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after
have the meanings given those terms in sec- (B) Quantum repeater technology. the date of enactment of this division, the
tion 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary (C) Quantum network traffic management. National Academies of Science, Engineering,
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (D) Quantum transduction. and Medicine shall prepare and submit a re-
(2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- (E) Long baseline entanglement and port containing the results of the study con-
GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees teleportation. ducted under paragraph (1) to Congress, the
of Congress’’ has the meaning given such (F) Such other technologies, processes, or Foundation, and programs or projects funded
term in section 2 of the National Quantum applications as the Under Secretary con- by the Foundation that are relevant to the
Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801). siders appropriate. acceleration of a quantum workforce.
(3) INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP.—The (2) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Under Secretary
term ‘‘Interagency Working Group’’ means shall carry out the research required by (e) INCORPORATING QISE INTO STEM CUR-
the QIS Workforce Working Group under the paragraph (1) through such divisions, labora- RICULUM.—
Subcommittee on Quantum Information tories, offices and programs of the National (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation shall,
Science of the National Science and Tech- Institute of Standards and Technology as the through programs carried out or supported
nology Council. Under Secretary considers appropriate and by the Foundation, prioritize the better inte-
(4) Q2WORK PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Q2Work actively engaged in activities relating to gration of quantum information science and
Program’’ means the Q2Work Program sup- quantum information science. engineering (referred to in this subsection as
ported by the Foundation. (3) DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS.—For QISE) into the STEM curriculum for each
(5) QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE.—The quantum technologies deemed by the Under grade level from kindergarten through grade
term ‘‘quantum information science’’ has the Secretary to be at a readiness level suffi- 12, and community colleges.
meaning given such term in section 2 of the cient for standardization, the Under Sec- (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The curriculum inte-
National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. retary shall provide technical review and as- gration under paragraph (1) shall include—
8801). sistance to such other Federal agencies as (A) methods to conceptualize QISE for ele-
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(6) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ has the the Under Secretary considers appropriate mentary, middle, and high school curricula;
meaning given the term in section 2 of the for the development of quantum network in- (B) methods for strengthening
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of frastructure standards. foundational mathematics and science cur-
2010 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note). (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ricula;
(b) QUANTUM NETWORKING WORKING GROUP (A) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be (C) age-appropriate materials that apply
REPORT ON QUANTUM NETWORKING AND COM- appropriated to the Scientific and Technical the principles of quantum information
MUNICATIONS.— Research and Services account of the Na- science in STEM fields;
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(D) recommendations for the standardiza- of the application period under paragraph in STEM, including Native Hawaiians, Alas-
tion of key concepts, definitions, and cur- (2)(A)(iii), the Director of the Foundation ka Natives, and Indians); and
riculum criteria across government, aca- shall submit to Congress a report on the edu- (3) early-career investigators in a jurisdic-
demia, and industry; and cational institutions selected to participate tion eligible to participate under section 113
(E) materials that specifically address the in the pilot program required under para- of the National Science Foundation Author-
findings and outcomes of the study con- graph (1), specifying the percentage from ization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g).
ducted under subsection (d) and strategies to nontraditional geographies, including Tribal (d) REPORTS FROM GRANTEES.—Not later
account for the skills and workforce needs or rural school districts. than 180 days after the end of the pilot pro-
identified through the study. (B) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CUR- gram under this section, each early-career
(3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this RICULUM.—Not later than 2 years after the investigator who receives a grant under the
subsection, the Foundation, including the date of enactment of this division, the Direc- pilot program shall submit a report to the
STEM Education Advisory Panel and the Ad- tor of the Foundation shall submit to Con- Director that describes how the early-career
vancing Informal STEM Learning program gress a report on implementation of the cur- investigator used the grant funds.
and through the Foundation’s role in the Na- ricula and materials under the pilot pro- (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than
tional Q–12 Education Partnership and the gram, including the feasibility and advis- 180 days after the deadline for the submis-
programs such as the Q2Work Program, shall ability of expanding such pilot program to sion of the reports described in subsection
coordinate with the Office of Science and include additional educational institutions (d), the Director shall submit a report to the
Technology Policy, EPSCoR eligible univer- beyond those originally selected to partici- Committee on Commerce, Science, and
sities, and any Federal agencies or working pate in the pilot program. Transportation of the Senate and the Com-
groups determined necessary by the Founda- (5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of
tion. There is authorized to be appropriated such the House of Representatives that contains a
(4) REVIEW.—In implementing this sub- funds as may be necessary to carry out this summary of the uses of grant funds under
section, the Foundation shall support the subsection. this section and the impact of the pilot pro-
community expansion of the related report (6) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall gram under this section.
entitled Key Concepts for Future QIS Learn- cease to have effect on the date that is 3 SEC. 2213. ADVANCING PRECISION AGRICULTURE
ers (May 2020). years after the date of the enactment of this CAPABILITIES ACT.
(f) QUANTUM EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM.— division. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation, through cited as the ‘‘Advancing IoT for Precision
(g) ENERGY SCIENCES NETWORK.—
the Foundation’s role in the National Q–12 Agriculture Act of 2021’’.
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy
Education Partnership and programs such as (b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this sec-
(referred to in this subsection as the Sec-
Q2Work Program, and in coordination with tion to promote scientific research and de-
retary), in coordination with the National
the Directorate for Education and Human velopment opportunities for connected tech-
Science Foundation and the National Aero-
Resources, shall carry out a pilot program, nologies that advance precision agriculture
nautics and Space Administration, shall sup-
to be known as the Next Generation Quan- capabilities.
plement the Energy Sciences Network User (c) FOUNDATION DIRECTIVE ON AGRICUL-
tum Leaders Pilot Program, to provide fund-
Facility (referred to in this subsection as the SENSOR RESEARCH.—In awarding
ing for the education and training of the TURAL
next generation of students in the funda- Network) with dedicated quantum network grants under the sensor systems and
mental principles of quantum mechanics. infrastructure to advance development of networked systems programs of the Founda-
(2) REQUIREMENTS.— quantum networking and communications tion, the Director shall include in consider-
(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pilot technology. ation of portfolio balance research and devel-
program required by paragraph (1), the Foun- (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of paragraph (1) opment on sensor connectivity in environ-
dation shall— is to utilize the Network to advance a broad ments of intermittent connectivity and
(i) publish a call for applications through range of testing and research, including re- intermittent computation—
the National Q–12 Education Partnership lating to— (1) to improve the reliable use of advance
website (or similar website) for participation (A) the establishment of stable, long-base- sensing systems in rural and agricultural
in the pilot program from elementary line quantum entanglement and areas; and
schools, secondary schools, and State edu- teleportation; (2) that considers—
cational agencies as determined appropriate (B) quantum repeater technologies for (A) direct gateway access for locally stored
by the Foundation; long-baseline communication purposes; data;
(ii) coordinate with educational service (C) quantum transduction; (B) attenuation of signal transmission;
agencies, associations that support STEM (D) the coexistence of quantum and clas- (C) loss of signal transmission; and
educators or local educational agencies, and sical information; (D) at-scale performance for wireless
partnerships through the Q–12 Education (E) multiplexing, forward error correction, power.
Partnership, to encourage elementary wavelength routing algorithms, and other (d) UPDATING CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRECI-
schools, secondary schools, and State edu- quantum networking infrastructure; and SION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE
cational agencies to participate in the pro- (F) any other technologies or applications NSF ADVANCED TECHNICAL EDUCATION PRO-
gram as determined appropriate by the determined necessary by the Secretary. GRAM.—Section 3 of the Scientific and Ad-
Foundation; (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— vanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C.
(iii) accept applications in advance of the There are authorized to be appropriated to 1862i), as amended by section 2205, is further
academic year in which the program shall the Secretary to carry out this subsection, amended—
begin; and $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 (1) in subsection (d)(2), by adding at the
(iv) select elementary schools, secondary through 2026. end the following:
schools, and State educational agencies to SEC. 2212. SUPPORTING EARLY-CAREER RE- ‘‘(G) applications that incorporate distance
participate in the program, as determined SEARCHERS ACT. learning tools and approaches.’’; and
appropriate by the Foundation, in accord- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be (2) in subsection (e)(3)—
ance with qualifications determined by the cited as the ‘‘Supporting Early-Career Re- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’
QIS Workforce Working Group, in coordina- searchers Act’’. after the semicolon;
tion with the National Q–12 Education Part- (b) IN GENERAL.—The Director may estab- (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe-
nership. lish a 2-year pilot program to award grants riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(B) PRIORITIZATION.—In selecting program to highly qualified early-career investigators (C) by adding at the end the following:
participants under subparagraph (A)(iv), the to carry out an independent research pro- ‘‘(E) applications that incorporate distance
Director of the Foundation shall give pri- gram at the institution of higher education learning tools and approaches.’’.
ority to elementary schools, secondary or participating Federal research facility (e) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than 18 months
schools, and local educational agencies lo- chosen by such investigator, to last for a pe- after the date of enactment of this section,
cated in jurisdictions eligible to participate riod not greater than 2 years. the Comptroller General of the United States
in the Established Program to Stimulate (c) PRIORITY FOR BROADENING PARTICIPA- shall provide—
Competitive Research (commonly known as TION.—In awarding grants under this section, (1) a technology assessment of precision
EPSCoR), including Tribal and rural elemen- the Director shall give priority to— agriculture technologies, such as the exist-
tary, middle, and high schools in such juris- (1) early-career investigators who are from ing use of—
dictions. groups that are underrepresented in science, (A) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency iden-
(3) CONSULTATION.—The Foundation shall technology, engineering, and mathematics tification, and related technologies that can
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carry out this subsection in consultation research; monitor soil properties, irrigation condi-
with the QIS Workforce Working Group and (2) early-career investigators who choose tions, and plant physiology;
the Advancing Informal STEM Learning Pro- to carry out independent research at a mi- (B) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency iden-
gram. nority-serving institution (or an institution tification, and related technologies that can
(4) REPORTING.— of higher education with an established monitor livestock activity and health;
(A) REPORT AND SELECTED PARTICIPANTS.— STEM capacity building program focused on (C) network connectivity and wireless
Not later than 90 days following the closing traditionally underrepresented populations communications that can securely support
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digital agriculture technologies in rural and (i) Federal research, development, and de- evaluate Federal policies and regulations
remote areas; ployment efforts to optimize methods for ex- that restrict the mining of critical minerals.
(D) aerial imagery generated by satellites tractions, concentration, separation, and pu- (c) GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
or unmanned aerial vehicles; rification of conventional, secondary, and CRITICAL MINERALS AND METALS.—
(E) ground-based robotics; unconventional sources of critical minerals; (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of
(F) control systems design and (ii) efficient use and reuse of critical min- Commerce, in consultation with the Director
connectivity, such as smart irrigation con- erals; and the Secretary of the Interior, shall es-
trol systems; and (iii) the critical minerals workforce of the tablish a grant program to finance pilot
(G) data management software and ad- United States; and projects for the development of critical min-
vanced analytics that can assist decision (iv) United States private industry invest- erals and metals in the United States.
making and improve agricultural outcomes; ments in innovation and technology transfer (2) LIMITATION ON GRANT AWARDS.—A grant
and from federally funded science and tech- awarded under paragraph (1) may not exceed
(2) a review of Federal programs that pro- nology; $10,000,000.
vide support for precision agriculture re- (B) to identify emerging opportunities, (3) ECONOMIC VIABILITY.—In awarding
search, development, adoption, education, or stimulate international cooperation, and fos- grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
training, in existence on the date of enact- ter the development of secure and reliable Commerce shall give priority to projects
ment of this section. supply chains of critical minerals; that the Secretary of Commerce determines
SEC. 2214. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RE-
(C) to ensure the transparency of informa- are likely to be economically viable over the
SEARCH. tion and data related to critical minerals; long term.
and (4) SECONDARY RECOVERY.—In awarding
(a) CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH
(D) to provide recommendations on coordi- grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE FOUNDATION.—
nation and collaboration among the re- Commerce shall seek to award not less than
(1) IN GENERAL.—In order to support supply
search, development, and deployment pro-
chain resiliency, the Director shall issue 30 percent of the total amount of grants
grams and activities of Federal agencies to
awards, on a competitive basis, to institu- awarded during the fiscal year for projects
promote a secure and reliable supply of crit-
tions of higher education or nonprofit orga- relating to secondary recovery of critical
ical minerals necessary to maintain national
nizations (or consortia of such institutions minerals and metals.
security, economic well-being, and industrial
or organizations) to support basic research (5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
production.
that will accelerate innovation to advance There is authorized to be appropriated to the
(3) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In carrying out
critical minerals mining strategies and tech- Secretary of Commerce $100,000,000 for each
paragraphs (1) and (2), the Subcommittee
nologies for the purpose of making better use of fiscal years 2021 through 2024 to carry out
may, taking into account the findings and
of domestic resources and eliminating na- recommendations of relevant advisory com- the grant program established under para-
tional reliance on minerals and mineral ma- mittees— graph (1).
terials that are subject to supply disrup- (A) provide recommendations on how Fed- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
tions. eral agencies may improve the topographic, (1) CRITICAL MINERAL; CRITICAL MINERAL OR
(2) USE OF FUNDS.—Activities funded by an geologic, and geophysical mapping of the METAL.—The terms ‘‘critical mineral’’ and
award under this section may include— United States and improve the ‘‘critical mineral or metal’’ include any host
(A) advancing mining research and devel- discoverability, accessibility, and usability mineral of a critical mineral (within the
opment activities to develop new mapping of the resulting and existing data, to the ex- meaning of those terms in section 7002 of
and mining technologies and techniques, in- tent permitted by law and subject to appro- title VII of division Z of the Consolidated
cluding advanced critical mineral extraction priate limitation for purposes of privacy and Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116–
and production, to improve existing or to de- security; 260)).
velop new supply chains of critical minerals, (B) assess the progress toward developing (2) SECONDARY RECOVERY.—The term ‘‘sec-
and to yield more efficient, economical, and critical minerals recycling and reprocessing ondary recovery’’ means the recovery of crit-
environmentally benign mining practices; technologies, and technological alternatives ical minerals and metals from discarded end-
(B) advancing critical mineral processing to critical minerals; use products or from waste products pro-
research activities to improve separation, (C) examine options for accessing and de- duced during the metal refining and manu-
alloying, manufacturing, or recycling tech- veloping critical minerals through invest- facturing process, including from mine waste
niques and technologies that can decrease ment and trade with allies and partners of piles, acid mine drainage sludge, or byprod-
the energy intensity, waste, potential envi- the United States and provide recommenda- ucts produced through legacy mining and
ronmental impact, and costs of those activi- tions; metallurgy activities.
ties; (D) evaluate and provide recommendations SEC. 2215. CAREGIVER POLICIES.
(C) conducting long-term earth observa- to incentivize the development and use of ad-
tion of reclaimed mine sites, including the vances in science and technology in the pri- (a) OSTP GUIDANCE.—Not later than 6
study of the evolution of microbial diversity vate industry; months after the date of enactment of this
at such sites; (E) assess the need for and make rec- division, the Director of the Office of Science
(D) examining the application of artificial ommendations to address the challenges the and Technology Policy, in consultation with
intelligence for geological exploration of United States critical minerals supply chain relevant agencies, shall provide guidance to
critical minerals, including what size and di- workforce faces, including— each Federal science agency to establish
versity of data sets would be required; (i) aging and retiring personnel and fac- policies that—
(E) examining the application of machine ulty; (1) apply to all—
learning for detection and sorting of critical (ii) public perceptions about the nature of (A) research awards granted by such agen-
minerals, including what size and diversity mining and mineral processing; and cy; and
of data sets would be required; (iii) foreign competition for United States (B) principal investigators of such research
(F) conducting detailed isotope studies of talent; who have caregiving responsibilities, includ-
critical minerals and the development of (F) develop, and update as necessary, a ing care for a newborn or newly adopted
more refined geologic models; or strategic plan to guide Federal programs and child and care for an immediate family mem-
(G) providing training and research oppor- activities to enhance— ber with a serious health condition; and
tunities to undergraduate and graduate stu- (i) scientific and technical capabilities (2) offer, to the extent feasible—
dents to prepare the next generation of min- across critical mineral supply chains, includ- (A) flexibility in timing for the initiation
ing engineers and researchers. ing a roadmap that identifies key research of approved research awards granted by such
(b) CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUB- and development needs and coordinates on- agency;
COMMITTEE.— going activities for source diversification, (B) no-cost extensions of such research
(1) IN GENERAL.—In order to support supply more efficient use, recycling, and substi- awards; and
chain resiliency, the Critical Minerals Sub- tution for critical minerals; and (C) grant supplements, as appropriate, to
committee of the National Science and Tech- (ii) cross-cutting mining science, data research awards to sustain research activi-
nology Council (referred to in this subsection science techniques, materials science, manu- ties conducted under such awards.
as the Subcommittee) shall coordinate Fed- facturing science and engineering, computa- (b) UNIFORMITY OF GUIDANCE.—In providing
eral science and technology efforts to ensure tional modeling, and environmental health guidance under subsection (a), the Director
secure and reliable supplies of critical min- and safety research and development; and of the Office of Science and Technology Pol-
erals to the United States. (G) report to the appropriate committees icy shall encourage, to the extent prac-
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(2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Sub- of Congress on activities and findings under ticable, uniformity and consistency in the
committee shall be— this subsection. policies established pursuant to such guid-
(A) to advise and assist the Committee on (4) MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES.—In car- ance across all Federal science agencies.
Homeland and National Security and the Na- rying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Sub- (c) ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES.—To the
tional Science and Technology Council on committee shall, taking into account the extent practicable and consistent with guid-
United States policies, procedures, and plans findings and recommendations of the rel- ance issued under subsection (a), Federal
as it relates to critical minerals, including— evant advisory committees, identify and science agencies shall—
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(1) maintain or develop and implement search and investment follows policies of re- cluding from traditionally underrepresented
policies for individuals described in para- sponsible innovation and fosters public and underserved populations;
graph (1)(B) of such subsection; and transparency. (H) accelerating the translation and com-
(2) broadly disseminate such policies to (6) The Federal Government can play an mercialization of engineering biology re-
current and potential awardees. important role by facilitating the develop- search and development by the private sec-
(d) DATA ON USAGE.—Federal science agen- ment of tools and technologies to further ad- tor; and
cies shall consider— vance engineering biology, including user fa- (I) improving the interagency planning and
(1) collecting data on the usage of the poli- cilities, by facilitating public-private part- coordination of Federal Government activi-
cies under subsection (c), at both institu- nerships, by supporting risk research, and by ties related to engineering biology.
tions of higher education and Federal labora- facilitating the commercial application in (2) INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES.—The activities of
tories; and the United States of research funded by the the Initiative shall include—
(2) reporting such data on an annual basis Federal Government. (A) sustained support for engineering biol-
to the Director of the Office of Science and (7) The United States led the development ogy research and development through—
Technology Policy in such form as required of the science and engineering techniques (i) grants to fund the work of individual in-
by the Director of the Office of Science and that created the field of engineering biology, vestigators and teams of investigators, in-
Technology Policy. but due to increasing international competi- cluding interdisciplinary teams;
(e) SAVINGS.— tion, the United States is at risk of losing its (ii) projects funded under joint solicita-
(1) PRIVACY.—This section shall be carried competitive advantage if it does not strate- tions by a collaboration of no fewer than two
out in accordance with all relevant privacy gically invest the necessary resources.
agencies participating in the Initiative; and
laws. (8) A National Engineering Biology Initia-
(iii) interdisciplinary research centers that
(2) INSTITUTIONS.—This section shall not af- tive can serve to establish new research di-
are organized to investigate basic research
fect the grantee institution’s institutional rections and technology goals, improve
questions, carry out technology development
policies. interagency coordination and planning proc-
and demonstration activities, and increase
(f) DEFINITION OF FEDERAL SCIENCE AGEN- esses, drive technology transfer to the pri-
understanding of how to scale up engineering
CY.—In this section, the term ‘‘Federal vate sector, and help ensure optimal returns
biology processes, including biomanufac-
science agency’’ means any Federal agency on the Federal investment.
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: turing;
with an annual extramural research expendi- (B) sustained support for databases and re-
ture of over $100,000,000. (1) BIOMANUFACTURING.—The term ‘‘bio-
manufacturing’’ means the utilization of bio- lated tools, including—
SEC. 2216. PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS. (i) support for curated genomics,
logical systems to develop new and advance
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President is author- existing products, tools, and processes at epigenomics, and other relevant omics data-
ized to make Presidential Awards for Excel- commercial scale. bases, including plant and microbial data-
lence in Technology and Science Research to (2) ENGINEERING BIOLOGY.—The term ‘‘engi- bases, that are available to researchers to
researchers in underrepresented populations, neering biology’’ means the application of carry out engineering biology research in a
including women and underrepresented mi- engineering design principles and practices manner that does not compromise national
norities, who have demonstrated outstanding to biological systems, including molecular security or the privacy or security of infor-
achievements in technology or science re- and cellular systems, to advance funda- mation within such databases;
search. mental understanding of complex natural (ii) development of standards for such
(b) NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF AWARD systems and to enable novel or optimize databases, including for curation, interoper-
RECIPIENTS.—If the President elects to make functions and capabilities. ability, and protection of privacy and secu-
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Tech- (3) INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Initiative’’ rity;
nology and Science Research under sub- means the National Engineering Biology Re- (iii) support for the development of com-
section (a), the President shall make no search and Development Initiative estab- putational tools, including artificial intel-
fewer than 104 Awards. In selecting research- lished under subsection (d). ligence tools, that can accelerate research
ers for the Awards, the President shall select (4) OMICS.—The term ‘‘omics’’ refers to the and innovation using such databases; and
at least 2 researchers— collective technologies used to explore the (iv) an inventory and assessment of all
(1) from each of the States; roles, relationships, and actions of the var- Federal government omics databases to iden-
(2) from the District of Columbia; and ious types of molecules that make up the tify opportunities to improve the utility of
(3) from the Commonwealth of Puerto cells of an organism. such databases, as appropriate and in a man-
Rico. (d) NATIONAL ENGINEERING BIOLOGY RE- ner that does not compromise national secu-
(c) SELECTION PROCEDURES.—The President SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.— rity or the privacy and security of informa-
shall carry out this section, including the es- (1) IN GENERAL.—The President, acting tion within such databases, and inform in-
tablishment of the selection procedures, through the Office of Science and Tech- vestment in such databases as critical infra-
after consultation with the Director of the nology Policy, shall implement a National structure for the engineering biology re-
Office of Science and Technology Policy and Engineering Biology Research and Develop- search enterprise;
other appropriate officials of Federal agen- ment Initiative to advance societal well- (C) sustained support for the development,
cies. being, national security, sustainability, and optimization, and validation of novel tools
SEC. 2217. BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVEL- economic productivity and competitiveness and technologies to enable the dynamic
OPMENT ACT OF 2021. through— study of molecular processes in situ, includ-
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be (A) advancing areas of research at the ing through—
cited as the ‘‘Bioeconomy Research and De- intersection of the biological, physical, (i) research conducted at Federal labora-
velopment Act of 2021’’. chemical, data, and computational sciences tories;
(b) FINDINGS.—The Congress makes the fol- and engineering to accelerate scientific un- (ii) grants to fund the work of investiga-
lowing findings: derstanding and technological innovation in tors at institutions of higher education and
(1) Cellular and molecular processes may engineering biology; other nonprofit research institutions;
be used, mimicked, or redesigned to develop (B) advancing areas of biomanufacturing (iii) incentivized development of retooled
new products, processes, and systems that research to optimize, standardize, scale, and industrial sites across the country that fos-
improve societal well-being, strengthen na- deliver new products and solutions; ter a pivot to modernized engineering biol-
tional security, and contribute to the econ- (C) supporting social and behavioral ogy initiatives; and
omy. sciences and economics research that ad- (iv) awards under the Small Business Inno-
(2) Engineering biology relies on a work- vances the field of engineering biology and vation Research Program and the Small
force with a diverse and unique set of skills contributes to the development and public Business Technology Transfer Program, as
combining the biological, physical, chemical, understanding of new products, processes, described in section 9 of the Small Business
and information sciences and engineering. and technologies; Act (15 U.S.C. 638);
(3) Long-term research and development is (D) improving the understanding of engi- (D) support for education and training of
necessary to create breakthroughs in engi- neering biology of the scientific and lay pub- undergraduate and graduate students in en-
neering biology. Such research and develop- lic and supporting greater evidence-based gineering biology, biomanufacturing, bio-
ment requires government investment, as public discourse about its benefits and risks; process engineering, and computational
many of the benefits are too distant or un- (E) supporting research relating to the science applied to engineering biology and in
certain for industry to support alone. risks and benefits of engineering biology, in- the related ethical, legal, environmental,
(4) Research is necessary to inform evi- cluding under paragraph (4); safety, security, and other societal domains;
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dence-based governance of engineering biol- (F) supporting the development of novel (E) activities to develop robust mecha-
ogy and to support the growth of the engi- tools and technologies to accelerate sci- nisms for documenting and quantifying the
neering biology industry. entific understanding and technological in- outputs and economic benefits of engineer-
(5) The Federal Government has an obliga- novation in engineering biology; ing biology; and
tion to ensure that ethical, legal, environ- (G) expanding the number of researchers, (F) activities to accelerate the translation
mental, safety, security, and societal impli- educators, and students and a retooled work- and commercialization of new products,
cations of its science and technology re- force with engineering biology training, in- processes, and technologies by—
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(i) identifying precompetitive research op- Environmental Protection Agency, the De- convened under subsection (d)(4)(D), existing
portunities; partment of Agriculture, the Department of reports on related topics, and the views of
(ii) facilitating public-private partnerships Health and Human Services, the Bureau of academic, State, industry, and other appro-
in engineering biology research and develop- Economic Analysis, and any other agency priate groups.
ment; that the President considers appropriate (in (2) TRIENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning with fis-
(iii) connecting researchers, graduate stu- this section referred to as the Interagency cal year 2022 and ending in fiscal year 2028,
dents, and postdoctoral fellows with entre- Committee). The Director of the Office of not later than 90 days after submission of the
preneurship education and training opportu- Science and Technology Policy shall select President’s annual budget request and every
nities; and an additional co-chairperson from among the third fiscal year thereafter, the Interagency
(iv) supporting proof of concept activities members of the Interagency Committee. The Committee shall prepare and submit to the
and the formation of startup companies in- Interagency Committee shall oversee the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
cluding through programs such as the Small planning, management, and coordination of nology of the House of Representatives and
Business Innovation Research Program and the Initiative. The Interagency Committee the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
the Small Business Technology Transfer shall— Transportation of the Senate a report that
Program. (A) provide for interagency coordination of includes—
(3) EXPANDING PARTICIPATION.—The Initia- Federal engineering biology research, devel- (A) a summarized agency budget in support
tive shall include, to the maximum extent opment, and other activities undertaken pur- of the Initiative for the fiscal year to which
practicable, outreach to primarily under- suant to the Initiative; such budget request applies, for the fol-
graduate and minority-serving institutions (B) establish and periodically update goals lowing 2 fiscal years, for the then current fis-
(and institutions of higher education with an and priorities for the Initiative; cal year, including a breakout of spending
established STEM capacity building program (C) develop, not later than 12 months after for each agency participating in the Pro-
focused on traditionally underrepresented the date of the enactment of this division, gram, and for the development and acquisi-
populations in STEM, including Native Ha- and update every 3 years thereafter, a stra- tion of any research facilities and instru-
waiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians) about tegic plan submitted to the Committee on mentation; and
Initiative opportunities, and shall encourage Science, Space, and Technology and the (B) an assessment of how Federal agencies
the development of research collaborations Committee on Energy and Commerce of the are implementing the plan described in para-
between research-intensive universities and House of Representatives and the Committee graph (1)(C), including—
primarily undergraduate and minority-serv- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (i) a description of the amount and number
ing institutions (and institutions of higher and the Committee on Health, Education, of awards made under the Small Business In-
education with an established STEM capac- Labor, and Pensions of the Senate that— novation Research Program and the Small
ity building program focused on tradition- (i) guides the activities of the Initiative for Business Technology Transfer Program (as
ally underrepresented populations in STEM, purposes of meeting the goals and priorities described in section 9 of the Small Business
including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, established under (and updated pursuant to) Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) in support of the Initia-
and Indians). subparagraph (B); and tive;
(4) ETHICAL, LEGAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFE- (ii) describes— (ii) a description of the amount and num-
TY, SECURITY, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES.—Initia- (I) the Initiative’s support for long-term ber of projects funded under joint solicita-
tive activities shall take into account eth- funding for interdisciplinary engineering bi- tions by a collaboration of no fewer than 2
ical, legal, environmental, safety, security, ology research and development; agencies participating in the Initiative; and
and other appropriate societal issues by— (II) the Initiative’s support for education (iii) a description of the effect of the newly
(A) supporting research, including in the and public outreach activities; funded projects by the Initiative.
social sciences, and other activities address- (III) the Initiative’s support for research (3) INITIATIVE OFFICE.—
ing ethical, legal, environmental, and other and other activities on ethical, legal, envi- (A) IN GENERAL.—The President shall es-
appropriate societal issues related to engi- ronmental, safety, security, and other appro- tablish an Initiative Coordination Office,
neering biology, including integrating re- priate societal issues related to engineering with a Director and full-time staff, which
search on such topics with the research and biology including— shall—
development in engineering biology, and en- (aa) an applied biorisk management re- (i) provide technical and administrative
couraging the dissemination of the results of search plan; support to the interagency committee and
such research, including through inter- (bb) recommendations for integrating secu- the advisory committee established under
disciplinary engineering biology research rity into biological data access and inter- subsection (f);
centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii); national reciprocity agreements; (ii) serve as the point of contact on Federal
(B) supporting research and other activi- (cc) recommendations for manufacturing engineering biology activities for govern-
ties related to the safety and security impli- restructuring to support engineering biology ment organizations, academia, industry, pro-
cations of engineering biology, including research, development, and scaling-up initia- fessional societies, State governments, inter-
outreach to increase awareness among Fed- tives; and ested citizen groups, and others to exchange
eral researchers and Federally-funded re- (dd) an evaluation of existing biosecurity technical and programmatic information;
searchers at institutions of higher education governance policies, guidance, and directives (iii) oversee interagency coordination of
about potential safety and security implica- for the purposes of creating an adaptable, the Initiative, including by encouraging and
tions of engineering biology research, as ap- evidence-based framework to respond to supporting joint agency solicitation and se-
propriate; emerging biosecurity challenges created by lection of applications for funding of activi-
(C) ensuring that input from Federal and advances in engineering biology; ties under the Initiative, as appropriate;
non-Federal experts on the ethical, legal, en- (IV) how the Initiative will contribute to (iv) conduct public outreach, including dis-
vironmental, safety, security, and other ap- moving results out of the laboratory and semination of findings and recommendations
propriate societal issues related to engineer- into application for the benefit of society of the advisory committee established under
ing biology is integrated into the Initiative; and United States competitiveness; and subsection (f), as appropriate;
(D) ensuring, through the agencies and de- (V) how the Initiative will measure and (v) serve as the coordinator of ethical,
partments that participate in the Initiative, track the contributions of engineering biol- legal, environmental, safety, security, and
that public input and outreach are inte- ogy to United States economic growth and other appropriate societal input; and
grated into the Initiative by the convening other societal indicators; (vi) promote access to, and early applica-
of regular and ongoing public discussions (D) develop a national genomic sequencing tion of, the technologies, innovations, and
through mechanisms such as workshops, strategy to ensure engineering biology re- expertise derived from Initiative activities
consensus conferences, and educational search fully leverages plant, animal, and mi- to agency missions and systems across the
events, as appropriate; and crobe biodiversity, as appropriate and in a Federal Government, and to United States
(E) complying with all applicable provi- manner that does not compromise national industry, including startup companies.
sions of Federal law. security or the privacy or security of human (B) FUNDING.—The Director of the Office of
(e) INITIATIVE COORDINATION.— genetic information, to enhance long-term Science and Technology Policy, in coordina-
(1) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—The Presi- innovation and competitiveness in engineer- tion with each participating Federal depart-
dent, acting through the Office of Science ing biology in the United States; ment and agency, as appropriate, shall de-
and Technology Policy, shall designate an (E) develop a plan to utilize Federal pro- velop and annually update an estimate of the
interagency committee to coordinate activi- grams, such as the Small Business Innova- funds necessary to carry out the activities of
ties of the Initiative as appropriate, which tion Research Program and the Small Busi- the Initiative Coordination Office and sub-
shall be co-chaired by the Office of Science ness Technology Transfer Program as de- mit such estimate with an agreed summary
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and Technology Policy, and include rep- scribed in section 9 of the Small Business of contributions from each agency to Con-
resentatives from the Foundation, the De- Act (15 U.S.C. 638), in support of the activi- gress as part of the President’s annual budg-
partment of Energy, the Department of De- ties described in subsection (d)(2)(C); and et request to Congress.
fense, the National Aeronautics and Space (F) in carrying out this subsection, take (C) TERMINATION.—The Initiative Coordina-
Administration, the National Oceanic and into consideration the recommendations of tion Office established under this paragraph
Atmospheric Administration, the National the advisory committee established under shall terminate on the date that is 10 years
Institute of Standards and Technology, the subsection (f), the results of the workshop after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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(4) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this (B) a description of the research gaps relat- (3) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.—As part of the
subsection shall be construed to alter the ing to such issues; Initiative, the Secretary of Energy shall—
policies, processes, or practices of individual (C) recommendations on how the Initiative (A) conduct and support research, develop-
Federal agencies in effect on the day before can address the research needs identified ment, demonstration, and commercial appli-
the date of the enactment of this division re- pursuant to subparagraph (B); and cation activities in engineering biology, in-
lating to the conduct of biomedical research (D) recommendations on how researchers cluding in the areas of synthetic biology, ad-
and advanced development, including the so- engaged in engineering biology can best in- vanced biofuel development, biobased mate-
licitation and review of extramural research corporate considerations of ethical, legal, rials, and environmental remediation;
proposals. environmental, safety, security, and other (B) support the development, optimization
(f) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— societal issues into the development of re- and validation of novel, scalable tools and
(1) IN GENERAL.—The agency co-chair of the search proposals and the conduct of research. technologies to enable the dynamic study of
interagency committee established in sub- (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The agreement molecular processes in situ; and
section (e) shall, in consultation with the Of- entered into under paragraph (1) shall re- (C) provide access to user facilities with
fice of Science and Technology Policy, des- quire the National Academies of Sciences, advanced or unique equipment, services, ma-
ignate or establish an advisory committee on Engineering, and Medicine to, not later than terials, and other resources, including secure
engineering biology research and develop- 2 years after the date of the enactment of access to high-performance computing, as
ment (in this subsection referred to as the this division— appropriate, to industry, institutions of
advisory committee) to be composed of not (A) submit to the Committee on Science, higher education, nonprofit organizations,
fewer than 12 members, including representa- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- and government agencies to perform re-
tives of research and academic institutions, resentatives and the Committee on Com- search and testing.
industry, and nongovernmental entities, who merce, Science, and Transportation of the (4) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—As part of
are qualified to provide advice on the Initia- Senate a report containing the findings and the Initiative, the Secretary of Defense
tive. recommendations of the review conducted shall—
(2) ASSESSMENT.—The advisory committee under paragraph (1); and (A) conduct and support research and de-
shall assess— (B) make a copy of such report available on velopment in engineering biology and associ-
(A) the current state of United States com- a publicly accessible website. ated data and information sciences;
petitiveness in engineering biology, includ- (h) AGENCY ACTIVITIES.— (B) support curriculum development and
ing the scope and scale of United States in- (1) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—As part research experiences in engineering biology
vestments in engineering biology research of the Initiative, the Foundation shall—
and associated data and information sciences
and development in the international con- (A) support basic research in engineering
across the military education system, to in-
text; biology through individual grants, collabo-
clude service academies, professional mili-
(B) current market barriers to commer- rative grants, and through interdisciplinary
tary education, and military graduate edu-
cialization of engineering biology products, research centers;
cation; and
processes, and tools in the United States; (B) support research on the environmental,
(C) assess risks of potential national secu-
(C) progress made in implementing the Ini- legal, ethical, and social implications of en-
rity and economic security threats relating
tiative; gineering biology;
to engineering biology.
(D) the need to revise the Initiative; (C) provide support for research instrumen-
(5) NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE AD-
(E) the balance of activities and funding tation for engineering biology disciplines, in-
MINISTRATION.—As part of the Initiative, the
across the Initiative; cluding support for research, development,
(F) whether the strategic plan developed or optimization and validation of novel tech- National Aeronautics and Space Administra-
updated by the interagency committee es- nologies to enable the dynamic study of mo- tion shall—
tablished under subsection (e) is helping to lecular processes in situ; (A) conduct and support basic and applied
maintain United States leadership in engi- (D) support curriculum development and research in engineering biology, including in
neering biology; research experiences for secondary, under- synthetic biology, and related to Earth and
(G) the management, coordination, imple- graduate, and graduate students in engineer- space sciences, aeronautics, space tech-
mentation, and activities of the Initiative; ing biology and biomanufacturing; and nology, and space exploration and experi-
and (E) award grants, on a competitive basis, mentation, consistent with the priorities es-
(H) whether ethical, legal, environmental, to enable institutions to support graduate tablished in the National Academies’ decadal
safety, security, and other appropriate soci- students and postdoctoral fellows who per- surveys; and
etal issues are adequately addressed by the form some of their engineering biology re- (B) award grants, on a competitive basis,
Initiative. search in an industry setting. that enable institutions to support graduate
(3) REPORTS.—Beginning not later than 2 (2) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.— students and postdoctoral fellows who per-
years after the date of enactment of this di- (A) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND form some of their engineering biology re-
vision, and not less frequently than once TECHNOLOGY.—As part of the Initiative, the search in an industry setting.
every 3 years thereafter, the advisory com- Director of the National Institute of Stand- (6) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.—As part
mittee shall submit to the President, the ards and Technology shall— of the Initiative, the Secretary of Agri-
Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- (i) establish a bioscience research program culture shall—
nology of the House of Representatives, and to advance the development of standard ref- (A) support research and development in
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and erence materials and measurements and to engineering biology, including in synthetic
Transportation of the Senate, a report on— create new data tools, techniques, and proc- biology and biomaterials;
(A) the findings of the advisory commit- esses necessary to advance engineering biol- (B) award grants through the National In-
tee’s assessment under paragraph (2); and ogy and biomanufacturing; stitute of Food and Agriculture; and
(B) the advisory committee’s recommenda- (ii) provide access to user facilities with (C) support development conducted by the
tions for ways to improve the Initiative. advanced or unique equipment, services, ma- Agricultural Research Service.
(4) APPLICATION OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COM- terials, and other resources to industry, in- (7) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.—
MITTEE ACT.—Section 14 of the Federal Advi- stitutions of higher education, nonprofit or- As part of the Initiative, the Environmental
sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not ganizations, and government agencies to per- Protection Agency shall support research on
apply to the advisory committee. form research and testing; and how products, processes, and systems of en-
(5) TERMINATION.—The advisory committee (iii) provide technical expertise to inform gineering biology will affect or can protect
established under paragraph (1) shall termi- the potential development of guidelines or the environment.
nate on the date that is 10 years after the safeguards for new products, processes, and (8) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
systems of engineering biology. SERVICES.—As part of the Initiative, the Sec-
date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) EXTERNAL REVIEW OF ETHICAL, LEGAL, (B) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AD- retary of Health and Human Services, as ap-
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SO- MINISTRATION.—As part of the initiative, the propriate and consistent with activities of
CIETAL ISSUES.— Administrator of the National Oceanic and the Department of Health and Human Serv-
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months Atmospheric Administration shall— ices in effect on the day before the date of
after the date of enactment of this division, (i) establish a program to conduct and sup- the enactment of this division, shall—
the Director shall seek to enter into an port omics research and associated (A) support research and development to
agreement with the National Academies of bioinformatic sciences to increase efficiency advance the understanding and application
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to con- and promote a sustainable bioeconomy (blue of engineering biology for human health;
duct a review, and make recommendations economy) to develop the next generation of (B) support relevant interdisciplinary re-
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with respect to, the ethical, legal, environ- tools and products to improve ecosystem search and coordination; and
mental, safety, security, and other appro- stewardship, monitoring, management, as- (C) support activities necessary to facili-
priate societal issues related to engineering sessments, and forecasts; and tate oversight of relevant emerging biotech-
biology research and development. The re- (ii) collaborate with other agencies to un- nologies.
view shall include— derstand potential environmental threats (i) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this
(A) an assessment of the current research and safeguards relating to engineering biol- section shall be construed to require public
on such issues; ogy. disclosure of information that is exempt
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from mandatory disclosure under section 552 within the Office of the Director as a Chief of (2) develop a set of standard risk assess-
of title 5, United States Code. Research Security, whose primary responsi- ment frameworks and best practices, rel-
SEC. 2218. MICROGRAVITY UTILIZATION POLICY. bility is to manage the office established in evant to the research community, to assess
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of subsection (a). research security risks in different contexts;
Congress that space technology and the uti- (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than (3) share information concerning security
lization of the microgravity environment for 180 days after the date of enactment of this threats and lessons learned from protection
science, engineering, and technology devel- division, the Director shall provide a report and response efforts through forums and
opment is critical to long-term competitive- on the resources and the number of full-time other forms of communication;
ness with near-peer competitors, including employees needed to carry out the functions (4) provide timely reports on research secu-
China. of the office established in subsection (a) to rity risks to provide situational awareness
(b) POLICY.—To the greatest extent appro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tailored to the research and education com-
priate, the Foundation shall facilitate access Transportation of the Senate, the Com- munity;
to the microgravity environment for award- mittee on Appropriations of the Senate, the (5) provide training and support, including
ees of funding from the Foundation, includ- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- through webinars, for relevant faculty and
ing in private sector platforms, for the devel- nology of the House of Representatives, and staff employed by institutions of higher edu-
opment of science, engineering, and tech- the Committee on Appropriations of the
cation on topics relevant to research secu-
nology. House of Representatives.
(d) ONLINE RESOURCE.—The Director shall rity risks and response;
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after
develop an online resource hosted on the (6) enable standardized information gath-
the date of enactment of this division, the
Foundation’s publicly accessible website ering and data compilation, storage, and
Director shall provide to the appropriate
containing up-to-date information, tailored analysis for compiled incident reports;
committees of Congress a report on the
Foundation’s plan for facilitating awardee for institutions of higher education and indi- (7) support analysis of patterns of risk and
access to the microgravity environment. vidual researchers, including— identification of bad actors and enhance the
(1) an explanation of Foundation research ability of members to prevent and respond to
TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY
security policies; research security risks; and
SEC. 2301. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RE- (8) take other appropriate steps to enhance
SEARCH SECURITY. (2) unclassified guidance on potential secu-
rity risks that threaten research integrity research security.
(a) RESEARCH SECURITY AND POLICY OF-
FICE.—The Director shall establish and main- and other risks to the research enterprise; (c) FUNDING.—The Foundation may provide
tain a research security and policy office (3) examples of beneficial international initial funds toward the RSI–ISAO, but shall
within the Office of the Director. The func- collaborations and how such collaborations seek to have the fees authorized in sub-
tions of the research security and policy of- differ from foreign government interference section (d)(2) cover the costs of operations at
fice shall be to coordinate all research secu- efforts that threaten research integrity; the earliest practicable time.
rity policy issues across the Foundation, in- (4) best practices for mitigating security (d) MEMBERSHIP.—
cluding by— risks that threaten research integrity; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The RSI–ISAO shall serve
(1) serving as a resource at the Foundation (5) additional reference materials, includ- and include members representing institu-
for all policy issues related to the security ing tools that assist organizations seeking tions of higher education, nonprofit research
and integrity of the conduct of research sup- Foundation funding and awardees in infor- institutions, and small and medium-sized
ported by the Foundation; mation disclosure to the Foundation. businesses.
(2) conducting outreach and education ac- (e) RESEARCH GRANTS.—The Director shall (2) FEES.—As soon as practicable, members
tivities for awardees on research policies and continue to award grants, on a competitive of the RSI–ISAO shall be charged an annual
potential security risks; basis, to institutions of higher education or rate to enable the RSI–ISAO to cover its
(3) educating Foundation program man- nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such costs. Rates shall be set on a sliding scale
agers and other staff on evaluating Founda- institutions or organizations) to support re- based on research and development spent to
tion awards and awardees for potential secu- search on the conduct of research and the re- ensure that membership is accessible to a di-
rity risks; search environment, including research on verse community of stakeholders and ensure
(4) communicating reporting and disclo- research misconduct, breaches of research broad participation. The RSI–ISAO shall de-
sure requirements to awardees and appli- integrity, and detrimental research prac- velop a plan to sustain the RSI–ISAO with-
cants for funding; tices.
out Federal funding, as practicable.
(f) RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH
(5) consulting and coordinating with the (e) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The RSI–ISAO
TRAINING.—Section 7009 of the America Cre-
Foundation Office of Inspector General and may establish a board of directors to provide
ating Opportunities to Meaningfully Pro-
with other Federal science agencies, as ap- guidance for policies, legal issues, and plans
mote Excellence in Technology, Education,
propriate, and through the National Science and strategies of the entity’s operations. The
and Science Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1) is amend-
and Technology Council in accordance with ed— board shall include a diverse group of stake-
the authority provided under section 1746 of (1) by striking ‘‘and postdoctoral research- holders representing the research commu-
the National Defense Authorization Act for ers’’ and inserting ‘‘postdoctoral researchers, nity, including academia, industry, and expe-
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 42 U.S.C. faculty, and other senior personnel’’; and rienced research security administrators.
6601 note), to identify and address potential (2) by inserting before the period at the end (f) DEFINITION OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
security risks that threaten research integ- the following: ‘‘, including training and EDUCATION .—The term ‘‘institution of high-
rity and other risks to the research enter- mentorship to raise awareness of potential er education’’ has the meaning given the
prise and to develop research security policy security threats and of Federal export con- term in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu-
and best practices; trol, disclosure, and reporting require- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(6) performing risk assessments, in con- ments’’.
sultation, as appropriate, with other Federal SEC. 2303. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TALENT RE-
(g) FUNDING.—From any amounts appro- CRUITMENT PROGRAM PROHIBI-
agencies, of Foundation proposals and priated for the Foundation for each of fiscal TION.
awards using analytical tools to assess non- years 2022 through 2026, the Director shall al-
disclosures of required information that locate $5,000,000 to carry out this section for (a) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 180 days
could indicate breaches of research integrity each such year. after the date of enactment of this division,
or potentially fraudulent activity that would SEC. 2302. RESEARCH SECURITY AND INTEGRITY
the Director of the Office of Science and
be referred to the Foundation Office of In- INFORMATION SHARING ANALYSIS Technology Policy shall, in coordination
spector General; ORGANIZATION. with the interagency working group estab-
(7) establishing policies and procedures for (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the lished under section 1746 of the National De-
safeguarding sensitive research information Office of Science and Technology Policy fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
and technology, working in consultation, as shall enter into an agreement with a quali- (Public Law 116–92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), pub-
appropriate, with other Federal agencies, to fied independent organization to establish a lish and widely distribute a uniform set of
ensure compliance with National Security research security and integrity information policy guidelines for Federal science agen-
Presidential Memorandum–33 (relating to sharing analysis organization (referred to in cies regarding foreign government talent re-
strengthening protections of United States this section as the ‘‘RSI–ISAO’’), which shall cruitment programs. These policy guidelines
Government-supported research and develop- include members described in subsection (d) shall—
ment against foreign government inter- and carry out the duties described in sub- (1) prohibit all personnel of each Federal
ference and exploitation) or a successor pol- section (b). science agency, including Federal employees,
icy document; and (b) DUTIES.—The RSI–ISAO shall— contract employees, independent contrac-
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(8) in accordance with relevant policies of (1) serve as a clearinghouse for information tors, individuals serving under the Intergov-
the agency, conducting due diligence with to help enable the members and other enti- ernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.
regard to applicants for grant funding from ties in the research community to under- 4701 et seq.), Visiting Scientist Engineer and
the Foundation prior to awarding such fund- stand the context of their research and iden- Educator appointments, and special govern-
ing. tify improper or illegal efforts by foreign en- ment employees, from participating in a for-
(b) CHIEF OF RESEARCH SECURITY.—The Di- tities to obtain research results, know how, eign government talent recruitment pro-
rector shall appoint a senior agency official materials, and intellectual property; gram;
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(2) prohibit awards from being made for SEC. 2304. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DI- (A) A description of the activities con-
any proposal in which the principal investi- RECTORATE RESEARCH SECURITY. ducted and the progress made under the ini-
gator, any individual listed on the applica- (a) INITIATIVE REQUIRED.—The Director tiative.
tion for the award with direct involvement shall, in consultation with other appropriate (B) The findings of the Director with re-
in the proposal, or co-principal investigator Federal agencies, establish an initiative to spect to the initiative.
is participating in a foreign government tal- work with institutions of higher education (C) Such recommendations as the Director
ent recruitment program of the People’s Re- that perform research and technology devel- may have for legislative or administrative
public of China, the Democratic People’s Re- opment activities under the Directorate— action relating to the matters described in
public of Korea, the Russian Federation, or (1) to support protection of intellectual subsection (a).
the Islamic Republic of Iran; and property, consistent with the controls rel- (D) Identification and discussion of the
(3) to the extent practicable, require insti- evant to the grant or award, key personnel, gaps in legal authorities that need to be im-
tutions receiving funding to prohibit awards and information about critical technologies proved to enhance the security of research
from being used by any individuals partici- relevant to national security; institutions of higher education performing
pating in a foreign government talent re- (2) to limit undue influence, including Directorate research.
cruitment program of the People’s Republic through foreign government talent recruit- (E) Information on Foundation Inspector
of China, the Democratic People’s Republic ment programs, by countries to exploit General cases, as appropriate, relating to
of Korea, the Russian Federation, or the Is- United States technology within the Foun- undue influence to security threats to aca-
lamic Republic of Iran. dation research, science and technology, and demic research activities funded by the
innovation enterprise, including research Foundation, including theft of property or
(b) PROHIBITION.—Not later than 1 year
funded by the Directorate; and intellectual property relating to a project
after the date of enactment of this division,
(3) to support efforts toward development funded by the Department at an institution
each Federal science agency shall issue a
of domestic talent in relevant scientific and of higher education.
policy, utilizing the policy guidelines devel-
engineering fields. (3) FORM.—The report submitted under
oped under subsection (a). (b) COORDINATION.—The initiative estab- paragraph (1) shall be submitted in both un-
(c) EXEMPTION.—The policy developed lished under subsection (a) shall be devel- classified and classified formats, as appro-
under subsection (b) may include an exemp- oped and executed to the maximum extent priate.
tion for participation in international con- practicable with academic research institu- SEC. 2305. PROTECTING RESEARCH FROM CYBER
ferences or other international exchanges, tions and other educational and research or- THEFT.
partnerships, or programs, as sanctioned or ganizations. (a) IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY OF INSTITU-
approved by the Federal science agency. (c) REQUIREMENTS.—The initiative estab- TIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—Section
When such participation is authorized, the lished under subsection (a) shall include de- 2(e)(1)(A) of the National Institute of Stand-
Federal science agency shall ensure training velopment of the following: ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
is provided to the participant on how to re- (1) Training developed and delivered in 272(e)(1)(A)) is amended—
spond to overtures from individuals associ- consultation with institutions of higher edu- (1) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ after
ated with foreign government talent recruit- cation and appropriate Federal agencies, and the semicolon;
ment programs. other support to institutions of higher edu- (2) by redesignating clause (ix) as clause
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after cation, to promote security of controlled in- (x); and
the date of enactment of this division, each formation, as appropriate, including best (3) by inserting after clause (viii) the fol-
Federal science agency shall report to Con- practices for protection of controlled infor- lowing:
gress on the steps it has taken to implement mation. ‘‘(ix) consider institutions of higher edu-
this section. (2) The capacity of institutions of higher cation (as defined in section 101 of the Higher
education to assess whether individuals af- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and’’.
(e) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TALENT RECRUIT-
filiated with Directorate programs have par- (b) DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES FOR RE-
MENT PROGRAMS.—In addition to existing au-
ticipated in or are currently participating in SEARCH INSTITUTIONS.—
thorities for preventing waste, fraud, abuse, (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days
and mismanagement of Federal funds, each foreign government talent recruitment pro-
gram programs. after the date of enactment of this division,
Federal science agency shall require, as a the Director shall, using the authorities of
condition of an award, that the senior per- (3) Opportunities to collaborate with Direc-
torate awardees to promote protection of the Director under subsection (e)(1)(A)(ix) of
sonnel designated by the United States insti- section 2 of the National Institute of Stand-
tution applying for Federal funding submit controlled information as appropriate and
strengthen defense against foreign intel- ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 272), as
foreign government talent recruitment pro- amended by subsection (a), disseminate and
gram contracts to the agency if the principal ligence services.
(4) As appropriate, regulations and proce- make publicly available resources to help re-
investigator or a co-principal investigator search institutions and institutions of higher
discloses membership in a foreign govern- dures—
(A) for government and academic organiza- education identify, protect the institution
ment talent recruitment program other than involved from, detect, respond to, and re-
a program of the People’s Republic of China, tions and personnel to support the goals of
the initiative; and cover to manage the cybersecurity risk of
the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the institution involved related to con-
the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Re- (B) that are consistent with policies that
protect open and scientific exchange in fun- ducting research.
public of Iran. The United States institution, (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Director shall en-
as the award applicant, shall ensure, to the damental research.
(5) Policies to limit or prohibit funding sure that the resources disseminated pursu-
maximum extent practicable, that the con- ant to paragraph (1)—
tract conforms with the Federal science provided by the Foundation for individual re-
searchers who knowingly violate regulations (A) are generally applicable and usable by
agency’s guidance on conflicts of interest, a wide range of research institutions and in-
including those contained in relevant con- developed under the initiative, including
policies relating to foreign government tal- stitutions of higher education;
tract proposal and award policies and proce- (B) vary with the nature and size of the im-
dures. Each Federal science agency shall re- ent recruitment programs.
(6) Policies to limit or prohibit funding plementing research institutions or institu-
view the contract and may prohibit funding tions of higher education, and the nature and
to the awardee if the obligations in the con- provided by the Foundation for institutions
that knowingly violate regulations devel- sensitivity of the data collected or stored on
tract interfere with the capacity for activi- the information systems or devices of the
ties receiving support to be carried out, or oped under the initiative, including policies
relating to foreign government talent re- implementing research institutions or insti-
create duplication with Federally supported tutions of higher education;
activities. cruitment programs.
(d) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EFFORTS.—In (C) include elements that promote aware-
(f) CONSISTENCY.—The Director of the Of- carrying out this section, the Foundation ness of simple, basic controls, a workplace
fice of Science and Technology Policy shall shall consider the efforts undertaken by the cybersecurity culture, and third-party stake-
ensure that the policies issued by Federal Department of Defense to secure defense re- holder relationships, to assist research insti-
science agencies under subsection (b) are search, including as provided under section tutions or institutions of higher education in
consistent to the greatest extent practicable. 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense mitigating common cybersecurity risks;
(g) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 (D) include case studies of practical appli-
tion and section 2304, the term ‘‘foreign gov- U.S.C. 2358 note). cation;
ernment talent recruitment program’’ has (e) ANNUAL REPORT.— (E) are technology-neutral and can be im-
the meaning given the term ‘‘foreign govern- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after plemented using technologies that are com-
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ment-sponsored talent recruitment pro- date of enactment of this division, and annu- mercial and off-the-shelf; and
gram’’ in National Security Presidential ally thereafter, the Director, shall submit to (F) to the extent practicable, are based on
Memorandum–33 (relating to strengthening Congress a report on the activities carried international standards.
protections of United States Government- out under the initiative established under (3) NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS
supported research and development against subsection (a). AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.—The Director shall
foreign government interference and exploi- (2) CONTENTS.—The report required by ensure that the resources disseminated
tation) or a successor policy document. paragraph (1) shall include the following: under paragraph (1) are consistent with the
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efforts of the Director under section 303 of (2) voluntary consensus standards, devel- (2) STUDY PERIOD.—The term ‘‘study pe-
the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 oped through an industry-led process, serve riod’’ means the 5-year period ending on the
(15 U.S.C. 7443). as the cornerstone of the United States date of enactment of this Act.
(4) UPDATES.—The Director shall review pe- standardization system and have become the (b) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of
riodically and update the resources under basis of a sound national economy and the the United States shall conduct a study on
paragraph (1) as the Director determines ap- key to global market access; Federal funding made available, to foreign
propriate. (3) strengthening the unique United States entities of concern for research, during the
(5) VOLUNTARY RESOURCES.—The use of the public-private partnerships approach to study period.
resources disseminated under paragraph (1) standards development is critical to United (c) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The study
shall be considered voluntary. States economic competitiveness; and conducted under subsection (b) shall include,
(6) OTHER FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY RE- (4) the United States Government should to the extent practicable with respect to the
QUIREMENTS.—Nothing in this section may be ensure cooperation and coordination across study period, an assessment of—
construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise Federal agencies to partner with and support (1) the total amount of Federal funding
affect any cybersecurity requirements appli- private sector stakeholders to continue to made available to foreign entities of concern
cable to Federal agencies. shape international dialogues in regard to for research;
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: standards development for emerging tech-
(1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means (2) the total number and types of foreign
nologies. entities of concern to whom such funding
the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology. (c) ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGEMENT.—The Sec- was made available;
(2) RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘resources’’ retary of Commerce, acting through the Di- (3) the requirements relating to the award-
means guidelines, tools, best practices, rector, and in consultation with the Sec- ing, tracking, and monitoring of such fund-
standards, methodologies, and other ways of retary of Energy as relevant, shall— ing;
providing information. (1) build capacity and training opportuni- (4) any other data available with respect to
(3) RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘re- ties to help create a pipeline of talent and Federal funding made available to foreign
search institution’’— leadership in key standards development po- entities of concern for research; and
(A) means a nonprofit institution (as de- sitions; (5) such other matters as the Comptroller
fined in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler (2) partner with private sector entities to General determines appropriate.
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. support strategic engagement and leadership (d) BRIEFING ON AVAILABLE DATA.—Not
3703)); and in the development of international stand- later than 120 days after the date of the en-
(B) includes Federally funded research and ards for digital economy technologies, in- actment of this division, the Comptroller
development centers, as identified by the Na- cluding partnering with industry to assist General shall brief the Committee on Com-
tional Science Foundation in accordance private sector partners to develop standards merce, Science, and Transportation and the
with the Federal Acquisition Regulation strategies and support engagement and par- Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen-
issued in accordance with section 1303(a)(1) ticipation in the relevant standards activi- ate and the Committee on Science, Space,
of title 41 (or any successor regulation). ties; and and Technology and the Committee on For-
SEC. 2306. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS DEVEL- (3) prioritize efforts on standards develop- eign Affairs of the House of Representatives
OPMENT. ment for emerging technologies, identify or- on the study conducted under subsection (b)
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- ganizations to develop these standards, iden- and on the data that is available with re-
lowing: tify leadership positions of interest to the spect to Federal funding made available to
(1) Widespread use of standards facilitates United States, and identify key contributors foreign entities of concern for research.
technology advancement by defining and es- for technical and leadership expertise in (e) REPORT.—The Comptroller General
tablishing common foundations for inter- these areas. shall submit to the congressional commit-
operability, product differentiation, techno- SEC. 2307. RESEARCH FUNDS ACCOUNTING. tees specified in subsection (d), by a date
logical innovation, and other value-added agreed upon by the Comptroller General and
services. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the committees on the date of the briefing, a
(2) Standards also promote an expanded, (1) FOREIGN ENTITY OF CONCERN.—The term report on the findings of the study conducted
more interoperable, and efficient market- ‘‘foreign entity of concern’’ means a foreign under subsection (b).
place. entity that is—
SEC. 2308. PLAN WITH RESPECT TO SENSITIVE OR
(3) Global cooperation and coordination on (A) designated as a foreign terrorist orga- CONTROLLED INFORMATION AND
standards for emerging technologies will be nization by the Secretary of State under sec- BACKGROUND SCREENING.
critical for having a consistent set of ap- tion 219(a) of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)); Not later than 180 days after the enact-
proaches to enable market competition, pre-
(B) included on the list of specially des- ment of this division, the Director, in con-
clude barriers to trade, and allow innovation
ignated nationals and blocked persons main- sultation with the Director of National In-
to flourish.
tained by the Office of Foreign Assets Con- telligence and, as appropriate, other Federal
(4) The People’s Republic of China’s Stand-
trol of the Department of the Treasury (com- agencies, shall develop a plan to—
ardization Reform Plan and Five-Year Plan
monly known as the SDN list); (1) identify research areas that may in-
for Standardization highlight its high-level
(C) owned by, controlled by, or subject to clude sensitive or controlled information, in-
goals to establish China as a standards power
the jurisdiction or direction of a government cluding in the key technology focus areas;
by 2020, participate in at least half of all
of a foreign country that is a covered nation and
standards drafting and revision efforts in
(as defined in section 2533c(d) of title 10, (2) provide for background screening, as ap-
recognized international standards setting
United States Code); propriate, for individuals working in such re-
organizations, and strengthen China’s par-
(D) alleged by the Attorney General to search areas who are employees of the Foun-
ticipation in the governance of international
have been involved in activities for which a dation or recipients of funding from the
standards setting organizations.
conviction was obtained under— Foundation.
(5) As emerging technologies develop for
global deployment, it is critical that the (i) chapter 37 of title 18, United States TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION
United States and its allies continue to par- Code (commonly known as the Espionage CAPACITY
ticipate in the development of standards Act); SEC. 2401. REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUBS.
that underpin the technologies themselves, (ii) section 951 or 1030 of title 18, United
States Code; (a) IN GENERAL.—The Stevenson-Wydler
and the future international governance of
(iii) chapter 90 of title 18, United States Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Public
these technologies.
Code (commonly known as the Economic Es- Law 96–480; 15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is amend-
(6) The United States position on standard-
pionage Act of 1996); ed—
ization in emerging technologies will be crit-
(iv) the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. (1) by redesignating section 28 as section
ical to United States economic competitive-
2751 et seq.); 29; and
ness.
(v) section 224, 225, 226, 227, or 236 of the (2) by inserting after section 27 the fol-
(7) The National Institute of Standards and
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274, lowing:
Technology is in a unique position to
strengthen United States leadership in 2275, 2276, 2277, and 2284); ‘‘SEC. 28. REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUB PRO-
(vi) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 GRAM.
standards development, particularly for
emerging technologies, to ensure continuing (50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.); or ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
United States economic competitiveness and (vii) the International Emergency Eco- ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON-
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national security. nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or GRESS.—The term ‘appropriate committees
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (E) determined by the Secretary of Com- of Congress’ means—
Congress that— merce, in consultation with the Secretary of ‘‘(A) the Committee on Commerce,
(1) the principles of openness, trans- Defense and the Director of National Intel- Science, and Transportation, the Committee
parency, due process, and consensus in the ligence, to be engaged in unauthorized con- on Environment and Public Works, and the
development of international standards are duct that is detrimental to the national se- Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
critical; curity or foreign policy of the United States. and
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‘‘(B) the Committee on Science, Space, and ‘‘(2) AWARDS.—The Secretary shall carry Stimulate Competitive Research of the Na-
Technology, the Committee on Transpor- out the program required by paragraph (1) tional Science Foundation; and
tation and Infrastructure, and the Com- through the award of the following: ‘‘(E) ensuring that at least one eligible
mittee on Appropriations of the House of ‘‘(A) Strategy development grants or coop- consortium designated as a regional tech-
Representatives. erative agreements to eligible consortia nology hub is headquartered in a low popu-
‘‘(2) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION.—The term under subsection (e). lation State that is eligible to receive fund-
‘cooperative extension’ has the meaning ‘‘(B) Strategy implementation grants or ing from the Established Program to Stimu-
given the term ‘extension’ in section 1404 of cooperative agreements to regional tech- late Competitive Research of the National
the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 nology hubs under subsection (f). Science Foundation.
U.S.C. 3103). ‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(3) RELATION TO CERTAIN GRANT AWARDS.—
‘‘(3) KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS.—The carry out this section through the Assistant The Secretary shall not require an eligible
term ‘key technology focus areas’ means the Secretary of Commerce for Economic Devel- consortium to receive a grant or cooperative
areas included on the most recent list under opment in coordination with the Under Sec- agreement under subsection (e) in order to be
section 2005 of the Endless Frontier Act. retary of Commerce for Standards and Tech- designated as a regional technology hub
‘‘(4) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘labor nology. under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
organization’ has the meaning given such ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE CONSORTIA.—For purposes of ‘‘(e) STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND
term in section 2101 of the Endless Frontier this section, an eligible consortium is a con- COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—
Act. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use
sortium that—
‘‘(5) LOW POPULATION STATE.—The term a competitive process to award grants or co-
‘‘(1) includes 1 or more—
‘low population State’ means a State with- operative agreements to eligible consortia
‘‘(A) institutions of higher education;
out an urbanized area with a population for the development of regional innovation
‘‘(B) local or Tribal governments or other
greater than 200,000 as reported in the 2010 strategies.
political subdivisions of a State;
decennial census. ‘‘(2) NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS.—The Secretary
‘‘(C) State governments represented by an
‘‘(6) MANUFACTURING EXTENSION CENTER.— shall award a grant or cooperative agree-
agency designated by the governor of the
The term ‘manufacturing extension center’ ment under paragraph (1) to not fewer than
State or States that is representative of the
has the meaning given the term ‘Center’ in 20 eligible consortia.
geographic area served by the consortia;
section 25(a) of the National Institute of ‘‘(3) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY AND REPRESEN-
‘‘(D) economic development organizations TATION.—
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. or similar entities that are focused primarily ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall
278k(a)). on improving science, technology, innova- carry out paragraph (1) in a manner that en-
‘‘(7) MANUFACTURING USA INSTITUTE.—The tion, or entrepreneurship; sures geographic diversity and representa-
term ‘Manufacturing USA institute’ means ‘‘(E) industry or firms in relevant tech- tion from communities of differing popu-
an Manufacturing USA institute described in nology or innovation sectors; lations.
section 34(d) of the National Institute of ‘‘(F) labor organizations or workforce ‘‘(B) AWARDS TO SMALL AND RURAL COMMU-
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. training organizations, including State and NITIES.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the
278s(d)). local workforce development boards as es- Secretary shall—
‘‘(8) SITE CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE.— tablished under section 101 and 107 of the ‘‘(i) award not fewer than one-third of the
The term ‘site connectivity infrastructure’ Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act grants and cooperative agreements under
means localized driveways and access roads (29 U.S.C. 3111; 3122); and such paragraph to eligible consortia that sig-
to a facility as well as hookups to the new ‘‘(2) may include 1 or more— nificantly benefit a small and rural commu-
facility for drinking water, waste water, ‘‘(A) nonprofit economic development enti- nity, which may include a State described in
broadband, and other basic infrastructure ties with relevant expertise, including a dis- clause (ii); and
services already present in the area. trict organization (as defined in section 300.3 ‘‘(ii) award not fewer than one-third of the
‘‘(9) SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.—The of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or grants and cooperative agreements under
term ‘small and rural community’ means a successor regulation); such paragraph to eligible consortia that in-
noncore area, a micropolitan area, or a small ‘‘(B) venture development organizations; clude as a member of the eligible consortia
metropolitan statistical area with a popu- ‘‘(C) financial institutions and investment at least 1 member that is a State that is eli-
lation of not more than 200,000. funds; gible to receive funding from the Established
‘‘(10) VENTURE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZA- ‘‘(D) primary and secondary educational Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
TION.—The term ‘venture development orga- institutions, including career and technical of the National Science Foundation.
nization’ has the meaning given such term in education schools; ‘‘(4) USE OF FUNDS.—The amount of a grant
section 27(a) of the Stevenson-Wydler Act of ‘‘(E) National Laboratories (as defined in or cooperative agreement awarded under
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722(a)). section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
‘‘(b) REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUB PRO- U.S.C. 15801)); ‘‘(A) To coordinate locally defined plan-
GRAM.— ‘‘(F) Federal laboratories; ning processes, across jurisdictions and agen-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail- ‘‘(G) Manufacturing extension centers; cies, relating to developing a comprehensive
ability of appropriations, the Secretary shall ‘‘(H) Manufacturing USA institutes; regional technology strategy.
carry out a program— ‘‘(I) institutions receiving an award under ‘‘(B) To identify regional partnerships for
‘‘(A) to encourage new and constructive section 2104 of the Endless Frontier Act; and developing and implementing a comprehen-
collaboration among local, State, and Fed- ‘‘(J) a cooperative extension. sive regional technology strategy.
eral government entities, academia, the pri- ‘‘(d) DESIGNATION OF REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ‘‘(C) To conduct or update assessments to
vate sector, economic development organiza- HUBS.— determine regional needs.
tions, and labor organizations; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out sub- ‘‘(D) To develop or update goals and strate-
‘‘(B) to support eligible consortia in the section (b)(1)(C), the Secretary shall use a gies to implement an existing comprehensive
creation of regional innovation strategies; competitive process to designate eligible regional plan.
‘‘(C) to designate eligible consortia as re- consortia as regional technology hubs. ‘‘(E) To identify or implement local zoning
gional technology hubs and facilitate activi- ‘‘(2) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—In con- and other code changes necessary to imple-
ties by consortia designated as regional tech- ducting the competitive process under para- ment a comprehensive regional technology
nology hubs in implementing their regional graph (1), the Secretary shall ensure geo- strategy.
innovation strategies, in order— graphic distribution in the designation of re- ‘‘(5) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of
‘‘(i) to enable United States leadership in gional technology hubs by— the cost of an effort carried out using a
technology and innovation sectors critical to ‘‘(A) seeking to designate at least three grant or cooperative agreement awarded
national and economic security; technology hubs in each region covered by a under this subsection may not exceed 80 per-
‘‘(ii) to support regional economic develop- regional office of the Economic Development cent—
ment, including in small cities and rural Administration; ‘‘(A) where in-kind contributions may be
areas, and diffuse innovation around the ‘‘(B) focusing on localities that are not used for all or part of the non-Federal share,
United States; and leading technology centers; but Federal funding from other Government
‘‘(iii) to support domestic job creation and ‘‘(C) ensuring that not fewer than one- sources may not count towards the non-Fed-
broad-based economic growth; and third of eligible consortia designated as re- eral share;
‘‘(D) to ensure that the regional tech- gional technology hubs significantly benefit ‘‘(B) except in the case of an eligible con-
nology hubs address the intersection of a small and rural community, which may in- sortium that represents all or part of a small
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emerging technologies and either local and clude a State described in subparagraph (D); and rural community, the Federal share may
regional challenges or national challenges; ‘‘(D) ensuring that not fewer than one- be up to 90 percent of the total cost, subject
and third of eligible consortia designated as re- to subparagraph (A); and
‘‘(E) to conduct ongoing research, evalua- gional technology hubs include as a member ‘‘(C) except in the case of an eligible con-
tion, analysis, and dissemination of best of the eligible consortia at least 1 member sortium that is led by a Tribal government,
practices for regional development and com- that is a State that is eligible to receive the Federal share may be up to 100 percent of
petitiveness in technology and innovation. funding from the Established Program to the total cost of the project.
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‘‘(f) STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS ‘‘(iii) Establishing collaborative incubators ‘‘(g) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible consor-
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— to support technology commercialization tium seeking designation as a regional tech-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use and entrepreneur training. nology hub under subsection (d) or a grant or
a competitive process to award grants or co- ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF AWARDS.— cooperative agreement under subsection (e)
operative agreements to regional technology The Secretary shall ensure that no single re- or (f) shall submit to the Secretary an appli-
hubs for the implementation of regional in- gional technology hub receives more than 10 cation therefor at such time, in such man-
novation strategies, including regional strat- percent of the aggregate amount of the ner, and containing such information as the
egies for infrastructure and site develop- grants and cooperative agreements awarded Secretary may specify.
under this subsection. ‘‘(h) CONSIDERATIONS FOR DESIGNATION AND
ment, in support of the regional technology AWARD OF STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
hub’s plans and programs. ‘‘(4) TERM.—
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In selecting
‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—The amount of a grant ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term of a grant or
an eligible consortium that submitted an ap-
or cooperative agreement awarded under cooperative agreement awarded under this
plication under subsection (g) for designa-
subparagraph (A) to a regional technology subsection shall be for such period as the
tion under subsection (d) or for a grant or co-
hub may be used by the regional technology Secretary considers appropriate. operative agreement under subsection (f),
hub to support any of the following activi- ‘‘(B) RENEWAL.—The Secretary may renew the Secretary shall consider, at a minimum,
ties, consistent with the most current re- a grant or cooperative agreement awarded to the following:
gional innovation strategy of the regional a regional technology hub under this sub- ‘‘(1) The potential of the eligible consor-
technology hub: section as the Secretary considers appro- tium to advance the research, development,
‘‘(A) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVI- priate if the Secretary determines that the deployment, and domestic manufacturing of
TIES.—Workforce development activities, in- performance of the regional technology hub technologies in a key technology focus area
cluding activities relating to the following: is satisfactory. or other technology or innovation sector
‘‘(i) The creation of partnerships between ‘‘(5) MATCHING REQUIRED.— critical to national and economic security.
industry, workforce, and academic groups, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except in the case of a ‘‘(2) The likelihood of positive regional
which may include community colleges, to regional technology hub described in sub- economic effect, including increasing the
create and align technical training and edu- paragraph (B), the total amount of all grants number of high wage domestic jobs, and cre-
cational programs. awarded to a regional technology hub under ating new economic opportunities for eco-
‘‘(ii) The design, development, and updat- this subsection in a given year shall not ex- nomically disadvantaged and underrep-
ing of educational and training curriculum. ceed amounts as follows: resented populations.
‘‘(iii) The procurement of facilities and ‘‘(i) In the first year of the grant or cooper- ‘‘(3) How the eligible consortium plans to
equipment, as required to train a technical ative agreement, 90 percent of the total oper- integrate with and leverage the resources of
workforce. ating costs of the regional technology hub in 1 or more federally funded research and de-
‘‘(iv) The development and execution of that year. velopment centers, National Laboratories,
programs to rapidly award certificates or ‘‘(ii) In the second year of the grant or co- Federal laboratories, Manufacturing USA in-
credentials recognized by regional industry operative agreement, 85 percent of the total stitutes, Hollings Manufacturing Extension
groups. operating costs of the regional technology Partnership centers, university technology
‘‘(v) The matching of regional employers hub in that year. centers established under section 2104 of the
with a potential new entrant, under- ‘‘(iii) In the third year of the grant or co- Endless Frontier Act, the program estab-
employed, or incumbent workforce. operative agreement, 80 percent of the total lished under section 2107 of the such Act, test
‘‘(vi) The expansion of successful training operating costs of the regional technology beds established and operated under section
programs at a scale required by the region hub in that year. 2108 of such Act, or other Federal research
served by the regional technology hub, in- ‘‘(iv) In the fourth year of the grant or co- entities.
operative agreement and each year there- ‘‘(4) How the eligible consortium will en-
cluding through the use of online education.
after, 75 percent of the total operating costs gage with the private sector, including
‘‘(B) BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOP-
of the regional technology hub in that year. small- and medium-sized businesses to com-
MENT ACTIVITIES.—Business and entrepreneur
‘‘(B) SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AND mercialize new technologies and improve the
development activities, including activities
INDIAN TRIBES.— resiliency of domestic supply chains in a key
relating to the following:
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The total Federal finan- technology focus area or other technology or
‘‘(i) The development and growth of re-
cial assistance awarded in a given year to a innovation sector critical to national and
gional businesses and the training of entre-
regional technology hub under this sub- economic security.
preneurs.
section shall not exceed amounts as follows: ‘‘(5) How the eligible consortium will carry
‘‘(ii) The support of technology commer-
‘‘(I) In the case of a regional technology out workforce development and skills acqui-
cialization, including funding for activities
hub that represents a small and rural com- sition programming, including through part-
relevant to the protection of intellectual munity, in a fiscal year, 90 percent of the nerships with entities that include State and
property. total funding of the regional technology hub local workforce development boards, institu-
‘‘(iii) The development of networks for in that fiscal year. tions of higher education, including commu-
business and entrepreneur mentorship. ‘‘(II) In the case of an regional technology nity colleges, historically Black colleges and
‘‘(C) TECHNOLOGY MATURATION ACTIVITIES.— hub that is led by a Tribal government, in a universities, Tribal colleges and universities,
Technology maturation activities, including fiscal year, 100 percent of the total funding and minority serving institutions, labor or-
activities relating to the following: of the regional technology hub in that fiscal ganizations, and workforce development pro-
‘‘(i) The development and deployment of year. grams, and other related activities author-
technologies in sectors critical to the region ‘‘(ii) MINIMUM THRESHOLD OF RURAL REP- ized by the Secretary, to support the devel-
served by the regional technology hub or to RESENTATION.—For purposes of clause (i)(I), opment of a key technology focus area or
national and economic security, including the Secretary shall establish a minimum other technology or innovation sector crit-
proof of concept, prototype development, and threshold of rural representation in the re- ical to national and economic security.
testing. gional technology hub. ‘‘(6) How the eligible consortium will im-
‘‘(ii) The provision of facilities for tech- ‘‘(C) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—For purposes prove science, technology, engineering, and
nology maturation, including incubators for of this paragraph, in-kind contributions may mathematics education programs in the
collaborative development of technologies by be used for part of the non-Federal share of identified region in elementary and sec-
private sector, academic, and other entities. the total funding of a regional technology ondary school and higher education institu-
‘‘(iii) Activities to ensure access to capital hub in a fiscal year. tions located in the identified region to sup-
for new business formation and business ex- ‘‘(6) GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE.—Any port the development of a key technology
pansion, including by attracting new private, grant or cooperative agreement awarded focus area or other technology or innovation
public, and philanthropic investment and by under this subsection to support the con- sector critical to national and economic se-
establishing regional venture and loan funds. struction of facilities and site connectivity curity.
‘‘(iv) Activities determined appropriate by infrastructure shall be awarded pursuant to ‘‘(7) How the eligible consortium plans to
the Secretary under section 27(c)(2) of this section 201 of the Public Works and Eco- develop partnerships with venture develop-
Act. nomic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. ment organizations and sources of private in-
‘‘(D) INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED ACTIVI- 3141) and subject to the provisions of such vestment in support of private sector activ-
TIES.—The building of facilities and site Act, except that subsection (b) of such sec- ity, including launching new or expanding
connectivity infrastructure necessary to tion and sections 204 and 301 of such Act (42 existing companies, in a key technology
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carry out activities described in subpara- U.S.C. 3144, 3161) shall not apply. focus area or other technology or innovation
graphs (A), (B), and (C), including activities ‘‘(7) RELATION TO CERTAIN GRANT AWARDS.— sector critical to national and economic se-
relating to the following: The Secretary shall not require a regional curity.
‘‘(i) Establishing a workforce training cen- technology hub to receive a grant or cooper- ‘‘(8) How the eligible consortium plans to
ter with required tools and instrumentation. ative agreement under subsection (e) in organize the activities of regional partners
‘‘(ii) Establishing a facility for technology order to receive a grant or cooperative agree- across sectors in support of a regional tech-
development, demonstration, and testing. ment under this subsection. nology hub.
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‘‘(9) How the eligible consortium will en- ‘‘(C) 4 years after the initial award under ‘‘(1) $9,425,000,000 to award grants and coop-
sure that growth in technology and innova- subsection (f) and every 2 years thereafter erative agreements under subsection (f); and
tion sectors produces broadly shared oppor- until Federal financial assistance under this ‘‘(2) $575,000,000 to award grants and coop-
tunity across the identified region, including section for the regional technology hub is erative agreements under subsection (e).’’.
for economic disadvantaged and underrep- discontinued, conduct an assessment of the (b) INITIAL DESIGNATIONS AND AWARDS.—
resented populations and rural areas. regional technology hub to confirm whether (1) COMPETITION REQUIRED.—Not later than
‘‘(10) The likelihood efforts served by the the performance of the regional technology 180 days after the date of the enactment of
consortium will be sustained once Federal hub is meeting the standards for perform- this division, the Secretary of Commerce
support ends. ance established under subparagraph (B) of shall commence a competition under sub-
‘‘(11) How the eligible consortium will— this paragraph. section (d)(1) of section 28 of the Stevenson-
‘‘(A) enhance the economic, environ- ‘‘(2) FINAL REPORTS BY RECIPIENTS OF Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980
mental, and energy security of the United STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AND COOP- (Public Law 96–480), as added by subsection
States by promoting domestic development, ERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— (a).
manufacture, and deployment of innovative ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall re- (2) DESIGNATION AND AWARD.—Not later
clean technologies and advanced manufac- quire each eligible consortium that receives than 1 year after the date of the enactment
turing practices; and a grant or cooperative agreement under sub- of this division, if the Secretary has received
‘‘(B) support translational research, tech- section (f) for activities of a regional tech- at least 1 application under subsection (g) of
nology development, manufacturing innova- nology hub, as a condition of receipt of such such section from an eligible consortium
tion, and commercialization activities relat- grant or cooperative agreement, to submit to whom the Secretary considers suitable for
ing to clean technology. the Secretary, not later than 120 days after designation under subsection (d)(1) of such
‘‘(i) COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION.— the last day of the term of the grant or coop- section, the Secretary shall—
‘‘(1) COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL INNOVA- erative agreement, a report on the activities (A) designate at least 1 regional tech-
TION PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall work to of the regional technology hub supported by nology hub under subsection (d)(1) of such
ensure the activities under this section do the grant or cooperative agreement. section; and
not duplicate activities or efforts under sec- ‘‘(B) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report (B) award a grant or cooperative agree-
tion 27, as the Secretary considers appro- submitted by an eligible consortium under ment under subsection (f)(1) of such section
priate. subparagraph (A) shall include the following: to each regional technology hub designated
‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH PROGRAMS OF THE ‘‘(i) A detailed description of the activities pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this para-
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- carried out by the regional technology hub graph.
NOLOGY.—The Secretary shall coordinate the using the grant or cooperative agreement de- SEC. 2402. MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM.
activities of regional technology hubs des- scribed in subparagraph (A), including the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
ignated under this section, the Hollings Man- following: (1) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI-
ufacturing Extension Partnership, and the ‘‘(I) A description of each project the re- VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col-
Manufacturing USA Program, as the Sec- gional technology hub completed using such lege or university’’ has the meaning given
retary considers appropriate, to maintain grant or cooperative agreement. the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322
the effectiveness of a manufacturing exten- ‘‘(II) An explanation of how each project of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
sion center or a Manufacturing USA insti- described in subclause (I) achieves a specific 1061)).
tute. goal under this section in the region of the (2) MANUFACTURING USA INSTITUTE.—The
‘‘(3) COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF EN- regional technology hub with respect to— term ‘‘Manufacturing USA institute’’ means
ERGY PROGRAMS.—The Secretary shall, in ‘‘(aa) the resiliency of a supply chain; an institute described in section 34(d) of the
collaboration with the Secretary of Energy, ‘‘(bb) research, development, and deploy- National Institute of Standards and Tech-
coordinate the activities and selection of re- ment of a critical technology; nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(d)).
gional technology hubs designated under this ‘‘(cc) workforce training and development; (3) MANUFACTURING USA NETWORK.—The
section, as the Secretaries consider appro- ‘‘(dd) domestic job creation; or term ‘‘Manufacturing USA Network’’ means
priate, to maintain the effectiveness of ac- ‘‘(ee) entrepreneurship. the network established under section 34(c)
tivities at the Department of Energy and the ‘‘(ii) A discussion of any obstacles encoun- of the National Institute of Standards and
National Laboratories. tered by the regional technology hub in the Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(c)).
‘‘(4) INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION.—In des- implementation of the regional technology (4) MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM.—The
ignating regional technology hubs under sub- hub and how the regional technology hub term ‘‘Manufacturing USA Program’’ means
section (d) and awarding grants or coopera- overcame those obstacles. the program established under section
tive agreements under subsection (f), the ‘‘(iii) An evaluation of the success of the 34(b)(1) of the National Institute of Stand-
Secretary— projects of the regional technology hub using ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
‘‘(A) shall collaborate, to the extent pos- the performance standards and measures es- 278s(b)(1)).
sible, with the interagency working group tablished under paragraph (1), including an (5) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The
established under section 2004 of the Endless evaluation of the planning process and how term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means
Frontier Act; the project contributes to carrying out the an eligible institution described in section
‘‘(B) shall collaborate with Federal depart- regional innovation strategy of the regional 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
ments and agencies whose missions con- technology hub. U.S.C. 1067q(a)).
tribute to the goals of the regional tech- ‘‘(iv) The effectiveness of the regional (6) NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE.—The term
nology hub; technology hub in ensuring that, in the re- ‘‘National Program Office’’ means the Na-
‘‘(C) shall consult with the Director of the gion of the regional technology hub, growth tional Program Office established under sec-
National Science Foundation for the purpose in technology and innovation sectors pro- tion 34(h)(1) of the National Institute of
of ensuring that the regional technology duces broadly shared opportunity across the Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
hubs are aligned with relevant science, tech- region, including for economic disadvan- 278s(h)(1)).
nology, and engineering expertise; and taged and underrepresented populations and (7) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.—The
‘‘(D) may accept funds from other Federal rural areas. term ‘‘Tribal college or university’’ has the
agencies to support grants, cooperative ‘‘(v) Information regarding such other mat- meaning given the term in section 316(b)(3)
agreements, and activities under this sec- ters as the Secretary may require. of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
tion. ‘‘(3) INTERIM REPORTS BY RECIPIENTS OF 1059c(b)(3)).
‘‘(j) PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, TRANS- GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO
PARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— addition to requiring submittal of final re- ENHANCE AND EXPAND MANUFACTURING USA
‘‘(1) METRICS, STANDARDS, AND ASSESS- ports under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary PROGRAM AND SUPPORT INNOVATION AND
MENT.—For each grant and cooperative may require a regional technology hub de- GROWTH IN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING.—
agreement awarded under subsection (f) for a scribed in such paragraph to submit to the There is authorized to be appropriated
regional technology hub, the Secretary Secretary such interim reports as the Sec- $1,200,000,000 for the period of fiscal years
shall— retary considers appropriate. 2022 through 2026 for the Secretary of Com-
‘‘(A) develop metrics, which may include ‘‘(4) ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not merce, acting through the Director of the
metrics relating to domestic job creation, less frequently than once each year, the Sec- National Institute of Standards and Tech-
patent awards, and business formation and retary shall submit to the appropriate com- nology and in consultation with the Sec-
expansion, to assess the effectiveness of the mittees of Congress an annual report on the retary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense,
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activities funded in making progress toward results of the assessments conducted by the and the heads of such other Federal agencies
the purposes set forth under subsection Secretary under paragraph (1)(C) during the as the Secretary of Commerce considers rel-
(b)(1); period covered by the report. evant—
‘‘(B) establish standards for the perform- ‘‘(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) to carry out the Manufacturing USA
ance of the regional technology hub that are There is authorized to be appropriated to the Program, including by awarding financial as-
based on the metrics developed under sub- Secretary, for the period of fiscal years 2022 sistance under section 34(e) of the National
paragraph (A); and through 2026— Institute of Standards and Technology Act
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(15 U.S.C. 278s(e)) for Manufacturing USA in- tute of Standards and Technology Act (15 (3) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.—Not later
stitutes that were in effect on the day before U.S.C. 278s(a))) and the Secretary of Defense than 30 days after the date on which the re-
the date of the enactment of this division; shall, in consultation with the Secretary of port required by paragraph (2) is submitted
and Commerce, establish policies to promote the to the National Program Office, the Director
(2) to expand such program to support in- domestic production of technologies devel- of the National Institute of Standards and
novation and growth in domestic manufac- oped by the Manufacturing USA Network. Technology shall submit such report to the
turing. (B) ELEMENTS.—The policies developed Committee on Commerce, Science, and
(c) DIVERSITY PREFERENCES.—Section 34(e) under subparagraph (A) shall include the fol- Transportation, the Committee on Energy
of the National Institute of Standards and lowing: and Natural Resources, and the Committee
Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(e)) is amended (i) Measures to partner domestic devel- on Armed Services of the Senate and the
by adding at the end the following: opers of goods, services, or technologies by Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
‘‘(8) DIVERSITY PREFERENCES.—In awarding Manufacturing USA Network activities with nology of the House of Representatives.
financial assistance under paragraph (1) for domestic manufacturers and sources of fi- (i) REQUIREMENT FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM
planning or establishing a Manufacturing nancing. OFFICE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR RETAIN-
USA institute, an agency head shall (ii) Measures to develop and provide incen- ING DOMESTIC PUBLIC BENEFIT AFTER CEASE
prioritize Manufacturing USA institutes tives to promote transfer of intellectual OF FEDERAL FUNDING.—Section 34(h)(2)(C) of
that— property and goods, services, or technologies the National Institute of Standards and
‘‘(A) contribute to the geographical diver- developed by Manufacturing USA Network Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(h)(2)(C)) is
sity of the Manufacturing USA Program; activities to domestic manufacturers. amended by inserting ‘‘, including a strategy
‘‘(B) are located in an area with a low per (iii) Measures to assist with supplier scout- for retaining domestic public benefits from
capita income; and ing and other supply chain development, in- Manufacturing USA institutes once Federal
‘‘(C) are located in an area with a high pro- cluding the use of the Hollings Manufac- funding has been discontinued’’ after ‘‘Pro-
portion of socially disadvantaged resi- turing Extension Partnership to carry out gram’’.
dents.’’. such measures. (j) MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF NA-
(d) COORDINATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURING (iv) A process to review and approve or TIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE TO INCLUDE DEVEL-
USA PROGRAM AND HOLLINGS MANUFAC- deny membership in a Manufacturing USA OPMENT OF INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS.—Section
TURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP.—The Sec- institute by foreign-owned companies, espe- 34(h)(2)(J) of the National Institute of Stand-
retary shall facilitate the coordination of cially from countries of concern, including ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
the activities of the Manufacturing USA the People’s Republic of China. 278s(h)(2)(J)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, in-
Program and the activities of Hollings Man- (v) Measures to prioritize Federal procure- cluding the development of industry creden-
ufacturing Extension Partnership with each ment of goods, services, or technologies de- tials’’ after ‘‘activities’’.
other to the degree that doing so does not di- veloped by the Manufacturing USA Network SEC. 2403.
ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPANSION
minish the effectiveness of the ongoing ac- activities from domestic sources, as appro- AWARDS PROGRAM IN HOLLINGS
tivities of a Manufacturing USA institute or priate. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PART-
a Center (as the term is defined in section (C) PROCESSES FOR WAIVERS.—The policies NERSHIP AND AUTHORIZATION OF
25(a) of the National Institute of Standards established under this paragraph shall in- APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PART-
and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(a)), in- clude processes to permit waivers, on a case NERSHIP.
cluding Manufacturing USA institutes enter- by case basis, for policies that promote do- (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPANSION AWARDS
ing into agreements with a Center (as so de- mestic production based on cost, avail- PROGRAM.—The National Institute of Stand-
fined) that the Secretary considers appro- ability, severity of technical and mission re- ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et
priate to provide services relating to the quirements, emergency requirements, oper- seq.) is amended by inserting after section
mission of the Hollings Manufacturing Ex- ational needs, other legal or international 25A (15 U.S.C. 278k–1) the following:
tension Partnership, including outreach, treaty obligations, or other factors deemed ‘‘SEC. 25B. EXPANSION AWARDS PROGRAM.
technical assistance, workforce develop- ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—The terms used in this
important to the success of the Manufac-
ment, and technology transfer and adoption
turing USA Program. section have the meanings given the terms
assistance to small- and medium-sized manu-
(2) PROHIBITION.— in section 25.
facturers. ‘‘(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director shall
(e) ADVICE FROM THE NATIONAL MANUFAC- (A) COMPANY DEFINED.—In this paragraph,
TURING ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The Secretary
the term ‘‘company’’ has the meaning given establish, subject to the availability of ap-
shall seek advice from the National Manu- such term in section 847(a) of the National propriations, within the Hollings Manufac-
facturing Advisory Council on matters con- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year turing Extension Partnership under sections
cerning investment in and support of the 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note). 25 and 26 a program of expansion awards
manufacturing workforce within the Manu- (B) IN GENERAL.—A company of the Peo- among participants described in subsection
facturing USA Program, including those ple’s Republic of China may not participate (c) of this section for the purposes described
matters covered under section 2404(d)(7). in the Manufacturing USA Program or the in subsection (d) of this section.
(f) PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY-SERVING IN- Manufacturing USA Network without a ‘‘(c) PARTICIPANTS.—Participants receiving
STITUTIONS, HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES waiver, as described in paragraph (1)(C). awards under this section shall be Centers,
AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TRIBAL COLLEGES AND (h) COORDINATION OF MANUFACTURING USA or a consortium of Centers.
UNIVERSITIES.— INSTITUTES.— ‘‘(d) PURPOSE OF AWARDS.—An award under
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 34(h) of the Na- this section shall be made for one or more of
merce, in consultation with the Secretary of tional Institute of Standards and Technology the following purposes:
Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(h)) is amended by adding ‘‘(1) To provide worker education, training,
heads of such other Federal agencies as the at the end the following: development, and entrepreneurship training
Secretary of Commerce considers relevant, ‘‘(7) COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF INSTI- and to connect individuals or business with
shall coordinate with existing and new Man- TUTES.— such services offered in their community,
ufacturing USA institutes to integrate cov- ‘‘(A) COUNCIL.—The National Program Of- which may include employee ownership and
ered entities as active members of the Manu- fice shall establish or designate a council of workforce training, connecting manufactur-
facturing USA institutes, including through heads of any Manufacturing USA institute ers with career and technical education enti-
the development of preferences in selection receiving Federal funding at any given time ties, institutions of higher education (includ-
criteria for proposals to create new Manufac- to foster collaboration between Manufac- ing community colleges), workforce develop-
turing USA institutes or renew existing turing USA institutes. ment boards, State government programs for
Manufacturing USA institutes that are led ‘‘(B) MEETINGS.—The council established or advanced manufacturing, entities (such as
by a covered entity. designated under subparagraph (A) shall public-private partnerships) or a collection
(2) COVERED ENTITIES.—For purposes of this meet not less frequently than twice each of entities and individuals carrying out an
subsection, a covered entity is— year. advanced manufacturing forum that would
(A) a minority-serving institution; ‘‘(C) DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.—The council serve educationally underrepresented indi-
(B) an historically Black college or univer- established under subparagraph (A) shall as- viduals (such as underrepresented racial and
sity; sist the National Program Office in carrying ethnic minorities), labor organizations, and
(C) a Tribal college or university; or out the functions of the National Program nonprofit job training providers to develop
(D) a minority business enterprise (as de- Office under paragraph (2).’’. and support training and job placement serv-
fined in section 1400.2 of title 15, Code of Fed- (2) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 ices, apprenticeship and online learning plat-
eral Regulations, or successor regulation). days after the date on which the council is forms, for new and incumbent workers, pro-
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(g) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE POLICIES TO established under section 34(h)(7)(A) of the gramming to prevent job losses when adopt-
PROMOTE DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF TECH- National Institute of Standards and Tech- ing new technologies and processes, and de-
NOLOGIES DEVELOPED UNDER MANUFACTURING nology Act, as added by paragraph (1), the velopment of employee ownership practices.
USA PROGRAM.— council shall submit to the National Pro- ‘‘(2) To mitigate vulnerabilities to
(1) POLICIES.— gram Office a report containing rec- cyberattacks, including helping to offset the
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each agency head (as de- ommendations for improving inter-network cost of cybersecurity projects for small man-
fined in section 34(a) of the National Insti- collaboration. ufacturers.
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‘‘(3) To expand advanced technology serv- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, ing trends in manufacturing, the responsive-
ices to small- and medium-sized manufactur- Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on Com- ness of Federal programming with respect to
ers, which may include— merce, Science, and Transportation, the manufacturing, and suggestions for areas of
‘‘(A) developing technology demonstration Committee on Energy and Natural Re- increased Federal attention with respect to
laboratories; sources, the Committee on Armed Services, manufacturing;
‘‘(B) services for the adoption of advanced and the Committee on Appropriations of the (6) monitoring global manufacturing
technologies, including smart manufacturing Senate; and trends and global threats to manufacturing
technologies and practices; and (B) the Committee on Education and sectors in the United States;
‘‘(C) establishing partnerships, for the de- Labor, the Committee on Science, Space, (7) providing advice and recommendations
velopment, demonstration, and deployment and Technology, the Committee on Energy to the Federal Government on matters relat-
of advanced technologies, with— and Commerce, the Committee on Armed ing to investment in and support of the man-
‘‘(i) national laboratories (as defined in Services, and the Committee on Appropria- ufacturing workforce relating to—
section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 tions of the House of Representatives. (A) worker participation, including
U.S.C. 15801)); (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ through labor organizations and through
‘‘(ii) Federal laboratories; means the Secretary of Commerce. other methods determined by the Advisory
‘‘(iii) Manufacturing USA institutes (as de- (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—
Council, in the planning for deployment of
scribed in section 2402 of the Endless Fron- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con-
new technologies across an industry and
tiers Act); and sultation with the Secretary of Labor, the
within workplaces;
‘‘(iv) institutions of higher education. Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of En-
(B) training and education priorities for
‘‘(4) To build capabilities across the Hol- ergy, and the Secretary of Education, shall
establish within the Department of Com- the Federal Government and for employers
lings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to assist workers in adapting the skills and
for domestic supply chain resiliency and op- merce the National Manufacturing Advisory
Council. experiences of those workers to fit the de-
timization, including— mands of the 21st century economy;
‘‘(A) assessment of domestic manufac- (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Advisory
Council shall be to— (C) innovative suggestions from workers on
turing capabilities, expanded capacity for re- the development of new technologies and
searching and deploying information on sup- (A) provide worker education, training, de-
velopment, and entrepreneurship training; processes and, as appropriate, assessing the
ply chain risk, hidden costs of reliance on impact of those technologies and processes
offshore suppliers, and other relevant topics; (B) connect individuals and business with
the services described in subparagraph (A) on the workforce and economy of the United
and States;
that are offered in the community of the in-
‘‘(B) expanded services to provide industry- (D) management practices that lead to
dividuals or businesses;
wide support that assists United States man- worker employment, job quality, worker pro-
(C) coordinate services relating to em-
ufacturers with reshoring manufacturing to tection, worker participation and power in
ployee engagement, including employee own-
strengthen the resiliency of domestic supply decision making, and investment in worker
ership and workforce training;
chains, including in critical technology career success;
(D) connect manufacturers with career and
areas and foundational manufacturing capa- (E) policies and procedures to prioritize di-
technical education entities, institutions of
bilities that are key to domestic manufac- versity and inclusion in the manufacturing
higher education, community colleges, work-
turing competitiveness and resiliency, in-
force development boards, labor organiza- and technology workforce by expanding ac-
cluding forming, casting, machining, joining,
tions, and nonprofit job training providers to cess to job, career advancement, and man-
surface treatment, tooling, and metal or
develop and support training and job place- agement opportunities for underrepresented
chemical refining.
ment services and apprenticeship and online populations; and
‘‘(e) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Director may
learning platforms for new and incumbent (F) advice on how to improve access to de-
reimburse Centers for costs incurred by the
workers; mand-driven education, training, and re-
Centers under this section.
(E) develop programming to prevent job training for workers, including community
‘‘(f) PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION.—Recipients of
losses as entities adopt new technologies and and technical colleges, higher education, ap-
awards under this section shall not be re-
processes; and prenticeships and work-based learning oppor-
quired to provide a matching contribution.’’.
(F) develop best practices for employee tunities;
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ownership. (8) with respect to the manufacturing.gov
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be (c) MISSION.—The mission of the Advisory website, or any successor thereto, providing
appropriated to carry out the Hollings Manu- Council shall be to— input and improvements in order to—
facturing Extension Partnership program (1) ensure regular communication between (A) make that website more user-friendly
under sections 25, 25A, and 26 of the National the Federal Government and the manufac- to enhance the ability of that website to—
Institute of Standards and Technology Act turing sector in the United States; (i) provide information to manufacturers;
(15 U.S.C. 278k, 278k–1, and 278l), and section (2) advise the Federal Government regard-
25B of such Act, as added by subsection (a), and
ing policies and programs of the Federal (ii) receive feedback from manufacturers;
$480,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 Government that affect manufacturing in
through fiscal year 2026. (B) assist that website in becoming the
the United States; principal place of interaction between manu-
(2) BASE FUNDING.—Of the amounts appro- (3) provide a forum for discussing and pro-
priated pursuant to the authorization in facturers in the United States and Federal
posing solutions to problems relating to the programs relating to manufacturing; and
paragraph (1), $216,000,000 shall be available manufacturing industry in the United
in each fiscal year to carry out the Hollings (C) enable that website to provide assist-
States; and ance to manufacturers relating to—
Manufacturing Extension Partnership under (4) ensure that the United States remains
sections 25 and 25A of such Act (15 U.S.C. (i) international trade and investment
the preeminent destination throughout the matters;
278k and 278k–1), of which $40,000,000 shall world for investment in manufacturing.
not be subject to cost share requirements (ii) research and technology development
(d) DUTIES.—The duties of the Advisory
under subsection (e)(2) of such section: Pro- opportunities;
Council shall include—
vided, That the authority made available (iii) workforce development and training
(1) meeting not less frequently than every
pursuant to this section shall be elective for programs and opportunities;
180 days to provide independent advice and
any Manufacturing Extension Partnership recommendations to the Secretary regarding (iv) small and medium manufacturer
Center that also receives funding from a issues involving manufacturing in the United needs; and
State that is conditioned upon the applica- States; (v) industrial commons and supply chain
tion of a Federal cost sharing requirement. (2) completing specific tasks requested by needs.
(3) EXPANSION AWARD PROGRAM.—Of the the Secretary; (e) MEMBERSHIP.—
amounts appropriated pursuant to the au- (3) conveying input from key industry, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Council
thorization in paragraph (1), $264,000,000 shall labor, academic, defense, governmental, and shall—
be available each fiscal year to carry out other stakeholders to aid in the development (A) consist of individuals appointed by the
section 25B of such Act, as added by sub- of a national strategic plan for manufac- Secretary with a balance of backgrounds, ex-
section (a). turing in the United States; periences, and viewpoints; and
SEC. 2404. NATIONAL MANUFACTURING ADVI- (4) monitoring the status of technological (B) include an equal proportion of individ-
SORY COUNCIL. developments, critical production capacity, uals with manufacturing experience who rep-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: skill availability, investment patterns, resent private industry, academia, and labor
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(1) ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Advi- emerging defense needs, and other key indi- organizations.
sory Council’’ means the National Manufac- cators of manufacturing competitiveness to (2) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary
turing Advisory Council established under provide foresight for periodic updates to the shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
subsection (b)(1). national strategic plan for manufacturing accept recommendations from the public re-
(2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- developed under paragraph (3); garding the appointment of individuals
GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees (5) soliciting input from the public and pri- under paragraph (1).
of Congress’’ means— vate sectors and academia relating to emerg- (3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the Ad- technology transfer, including patenting and (I) is being used to manufacture in the
visory Council shall be appointed by the Sec- licensing, to support the national security United States rather than in other countries;
retary for a term of 3 years. strategy; and
(B) RENEWAL.—The Secretary may renew (B) develop or revise a national strategy to (II) is being used by foreign business enti-
an appointment made under subparagraph improve the national competitiveness of the ties that are majority owned or controlled
(A) not more than 2 additional terms United States in science, research, and inno- (as defined in section 800.208 of title 31, Code
(C) STAGGER TERMS.—The Secretary may vation to support the national security of Federal Regulations, or a successor regu-
stagger the terms of the members of the Ad- strategy; and lation), or minority owned greater than 25
visory Council to ensure that the terms of (C) submit to Congress— percent by—
the members expire during different years. (i) a report on the findings of the Director (aa) any governmental organization of the
(D) VACANCIES.—Any member appointed to with respect to the review conducted under People’s Republic of China; or
fill a vacancy on the Advisory Council occur- subparagraph (A); and (bb) any other entity that is—
ring before the expiration of the term for (ii) the strategy developed or revised under (AA) known to be owned or controlled by
which the member’s predecessor was ap- subparagraph (B). any governmental organization of the Peo-
pointed shall be appointed only for the re- (2) TERMINATION.—The requirement of ple’s Republic of China; or
mainder of that term. A member may serve paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date (BB) organized under, or otherwise subject
after the expiration of that term until a suc- that is 5 years after the date of the enact- to, the laws of the People’s Republic of
cessor has been appointed. ment of this Act. China.
(f) TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.— (c) ELEMENTS.— (2) STRATEGY.—Each strategy submitted
(1) IN GENERAL.—All functions of the (1) REPORT.—Each report submitted under under subsection (b)(1)(C)(ii) shall include
United States Manufacturing Council of the subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) shall include the fol- the following:
International Trade Administration of the lowing: (A) A plan to utilize available tools to ad-
Department of Commerce, including the per- (A) An assessment of public and private in- dress or minimize the leading threats and
sonnel, assets, and obligations of the United vestment in civilian and military science challenges and to take advantage of the lead-
States Manufacturing Council of the Inter- and technology and its implications for the ing opportunities, particularly in regards to
national Trade Administration of the De- geostrategic position of the United States. key technology focus areas central to inter-
partment of Commerce, as in existence on (B) A description of the prioritized eco- national competition, including the fol-
the day before the date of enactment of this nomic security interests and objectives, in- lowing:
division, shall be transferred to the Advisory cluding domestic job creation, of the United (i) Specific objectives, tasks, metrics, and
Council. States relating to science, research, and in- milestones for each relevant Federal agency.
(2) DEEMING OF NAME.—Any reference in novation and an assessment of how invest- (ii) Strategic objectives and priorities nec-
law, regulation, document, paper, or other ment in civilian and military science and essary to maintain the leadership of the
record of the United States to the United technology can advance those objectives. United States in science and technology, in-
States Manufacturing Council of the Inter- (C) An assessment of global trends in cluding near-term, medium-term, and long-
national Trade Administration of the De- science and technology, including potential term research priorities.
partment of Commerce shall be deemed a ref- threats to the leadership of the United (iii) Specific plans to safeguard research
erence to the Advisory Council. States in science and technology. and technology funded, as appropriate, in
(D) An assessment of the national debt and whole or in part, by the Federal Govern-
(3) UNEXPENDED BALANCES.—Unexpended
its implications for the economic and na- ment, including in the key technology focus
balances of appropriations, authorization, al-
tional security of the United States. areas, from theft or exfiltration by foreign
locations, or other funds related to the
(E) An assessment of how regional efforts entities of concern.
United States Manufacturing Council of the
are contributing and could contribute to the (iv) Specific plans to support public and
International Trade Administration of the
innovation capacity of the United States, in- private sector investment in research, tech-
Department of Commerce shall be available
cluding programs run by State and local gov- nology development, education and work-
for use by the Advisory Council for the pur-
ernments. force development, and domestic manufac-
pose for which the appropriations, authoriza-
(F) An assessment of— turing supportive of the national economic
tions, allocations, or other funds were origi-
(i) workforce needs for competitiveness in competitiveness of the United States and to
nally made available. key technology focus areas; and
(g) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after foster the use of public-private partnerships.
(ii) any efforts needed— (v) Specific plans to promote sustain-
the date on which the Advisory Council
(I) to expand pathways into key tech- ability practices and strategies for increas-
holds the initial meeting of the Advisory
Council and annually thereafter, the Advi- nology focus areas; and ing jobs in the United States.
sory Council shall submit to the appropriate (II) to improve workforce development and (vi) A description of—
committees of Congress a report containing employment systems, as well as programs (I) how the strategy submitted under sub-
a detailed statement of the advice and rec- and practices to upskill incumbent workers. section (b)(1)(C)(ii) supports the national se-
ommendations of the Advisory Council re- (G) An assessment of barriers to competi- curity strategy; and
quired under subsection (d)(7). tiveness and barriers to the development and (II) how the strategy submitted under such
evolution of start-ups, small and mid-sized subsection is integrated and coordinated
TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS
business entities, and industries. with the most recent national defense strat-
SEC. 2501. STRATEGY AND REPORT ON ECO- (H) An assessment of the effectiveness of egy under section 113(g) of title 10, United
NOMIC SECURITY, SCIENCE, RE-
SEARCH, AND INNOVATION TO SUP-
the Federal Government, federally funded re- States Code.
PORT THE NATIONAL SECURITY search and development centers, and na- (vii) A plan to encourage the governments
STRATEGY. tional labs in supporting and promoting of countries that are allies or partners of the
(a) NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY DE- technology commercialization and tech- United States to cooperate with the execu-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘national nology transfer, including an assessment of tion of the strategy submitted under sub-
security strategy’’ means the national secu- the adequacy of Federal research and devel- section (b)(1)(C)(ii), where appropriate.
rity strategy required by section 108 of the opment funding in creating new domestic (viii) A plan for how the United States
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043). manufacturing growth and job creation should develop local and regional capacity
(b) STRATEGY AND REPORT.— across sectors and promoting competitive- for building innovation ecosystems across
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ness and the development of new tech- the Nation by providing Federal support.
after the transmission of each national secu- nologies. (ix) A plan for strengthening the industrial
rity strategy under section 108(a) of the Na- (I) An assessment of manufacturing capac- base of the United States.
tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043(a)), ity, logistics, and supply chain dynamics of (x) A plan to remove or update overly bur-
the Director of the Office of Science and major export sectors, including access to a densome or outdated Federal regulations as
Technology Policy shall, in coordination skilled workforce, physical infrastructure, appropriate.
with the National Science and Technology and broadband network infrastructure. (xi) A plan—
Council, the Director of the National Eco- (J) An assessment of how the Federal Gov- (I) to further incentivize industry partici-
nomic Council, and the heads of such other ernment is increasing the participation of pation in public-private partnerships for the
relevant Federal agencies as the Director of underrepresented populations in science, re- purposes of accelerating technology research
the Office of Science and Technology Policy search, innovation, and manufacturing. and commercialization, including alternate
considers appropriate and in consultation (K) An assessment of public-private part- ways of accounting for in-kind contributions
with such nongovernmental partners as the nerships in technology commercialization, and value of partially manufactured prod-
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Director of the Office of Science and Tech- including— ucts;
nology Policy considers appropriate— (i) the structure of current technology re- (II) to ensure that intellectual property de-
(A) review such strategy, programs, and re- search and commercialization arrangements veloped with Federal funding is commer-
sources as the Director of the Office of with regard to public-private partnerships; cialized in the United States; and
Science and Technology Policy determines and (III) to ensure, to the maximum appro-
pertain to United States national competi- (ii) the extent to which intellectual prop- priate extent, that intellectual property de-
tiveness in science, research, innovation, and erty developed with Federal funding— veloped with Federal funding is not being
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used by foreign business entities that are (2) ELEMENTS.—The study conducted under (f) NON-DUPLICATION OF EFFORT.—In car-
majority owned or controlled (as defined in paragraph (1) shall include identification, re- rying out subsection (b), the Secretary of
section 800.208 of title 31, Code of Federal view, and evaluation of the following: Commerce shall, to the degree practicable,
Regulations, or a successor regulation), or (A) Matters pertinent to identification of coordinate with the steering committee es-
minority owned greater than 25 percent by— the challenges described in paragraph (1)(A). tablished under section 236(a) of the William
(aa) any governmental organization of the (B) Matters relating to the recommenda- M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Au-
People’s Republic of China; or tions developed under paragraph (1)(B), in- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
(bb) any other entity that is— cluding with respect to education and work- Law 116–283).
(AA) known to be owned or controlled by force development necessary to address each SEC. 2504. REPORT ON GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR
any governmental organization of the Peo- of the challenges identified under paragraph SHORTAGE.
ple’s Republic of China; or (1)(A). Not later than 1 year after the date of en-
(BB) organized under, or otherwise subject (C) Matters related to the review of key actment of this division, the Comptroller
to, the laws of the People’s Republic of technology focus areas by the Director of the General of the United States shall submit to
China. National Science Foundation under section Congress a report on the global semicon-
(xii) An identification of additional re- 2005. ductor supply shortage and the impact of
sources, administrative action, or legislative (D) An assessment of the current relative that shortage on manufacturing in the
action recommended to assist with the im- balance in leadership in addressing the chal- United States.
plementation of such strategy. lenges identified in paragraph (1)(A) between SEC. 2505. SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM.
(d) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND- the United States, allies or key partners of (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
ING.—The Director of the Office of Science the United States, and the People’s Republic (1) CRITICAL INDUSTRY.—The term ‘‘critical
and Technology Policy shall, as the Director of China. industry’’ means an industry identified
considers necessary, consult with the Direc- (3) TIMEFRAME.— under subsection (f)(1)(A)(i).
tor of the Office of Management and Budget (A) AGREEMENT.—The Secretary of Com- (2) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term
and with the heads of such other elements of merce shall seek to enter into the agreement ‘‘critical infrastructure’’ has the meaning
the Executive Office of the President as the required by paragraph (1) on or before the given the term in the Critical Infrastruc-
Director of the Office of Science and Tech- date that is 60 days after the date of enact- tures Protection Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. 5195c).
nology Policy considers appropriate to en- ment of this Act. (3) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor
sure that the recommendations and prior- (B) FINDINGS.—Under an agreement entered organization’’ has the meaning given the
ities with respect to research and develop- into under paragraph (1), the National Acad- term in section 2101.
ment funding as expressed in the most recent emies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means
report and strategy submitted under sub- shall, not later than 1 year after the date on the supply chain resiliency and crisis re-
section (b)(1)(C) are incorporated into the de- which the Secretary of Commerce and the sponse program established under subsection
velopment of annual budget requests for Fed- National Academies enter into such agree- (b).
eral research agencies. ment, transmit to the Secretary of Com- (5) RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN.—The term ‘‘re-
(e) PUBLICATION.—The Director of the Of- merce the findings of the National Acad- silient supply chain’’ means a supply chain
fice of Science and Technology Policy shall, emies with respect to the study conducted that—
consistent with the protection of national pursuant to such agreement. (A) ensures that the United States can sus-
security and other sensitive matters and (c) REPORT.— tain critical industry production, supply
otherwise to the maximum extent prac- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days chains, services, and access to critical goods
ticable, make each report submitted under after the date on which the Secretary of and services during supply chain shocks, in-
subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) publicly available on Commerce receives the findings of the Na- cluding pandemic and biological threats,
an internet website of the Office of Science tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, cyberattacks, extreme weather events, ter-
and Technology Policy. The report may in- and Medicine with respect to the study con- rorist and geopolitical attacks, great power
clude a classified annex if the working group ducted under subsection (b), the Secretary of conflicts, and other threats to the national
determines appropriate. Commerce shall submit to Congress a security of the United States; and
SEC. 2502. PERSON OR ENTITY OF CONCERN PRO- ‘‘Strategy to Ensure American Leadership’’ (B) has key components of resilience that
HIBITION. report on such study. include—
No person published on the list under sec- (2) CONTENTS.—The report submitted under (i) effective private sector risk manage-
tion 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National paragraph (1) shall include the following: ment and mitigation planning to sustain
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (A) The findings of the National Academies critical supply chains and supplier networks
1999 (Public Law 105–261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with during a supply chain shock;
or entity identified under section 1260H of respect to the study conducted under sub- (ii) minimized or managed exposure to sup-
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National section (b). ply chain shocks; and
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (B) The conclusions of the Secretary of (iii) the financial and operational capacity
2021 (Public Law 116–283) may receive or par- Commerce with respect to such findings. to—
ticipate in any grant, award, program, sup- (C) The recommendations developed under (I) sustain critical industry supply chains
port, or other activity under— subsection (b)(1)(B). during shocks; and
(1) the Directorate established in section (D) Such other recommendations for legis- (II) recover from supply chain shocks.
2102; lative or administrative action as the Sec- (6) RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.—
(2) the supply chain resiliency program retary of Commerce may have with respect The term ‘‘relevant committees of Congress’’
under section 2505; to such findings and conclusions. means—
(3) section 28(b)(1) of the Stevenson-Wydler (3) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report sub- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science,
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. mitted under paragraph (1) shall be sub- and Transportation of the Senate;
3701 et seq.), as added by section 2401(a); or mitted in unclassified form, but may include (B) the Committee on Appropriations of
(4) the Manufacturing USA Program, as a classified annex if the Secretary of Com- the Senate;
improved and expanded under section 2402. merce determines appropriate. (C) the Committee on Finance of the Sen-
SEC. 2503. STUDY ON EMERGING SCIENCE AND (d) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGEN- ate;
TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES FACED CIES.— (D) the Committee on Homeland Security
BY THE UNITED STATES AND REC- (1) IN GENERAL.—The National Academies and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
OMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THEM. of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine may (E) the Committee on Armed Services of
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be secure directly from a Federal department or the Senate;
cited as the ‘‘National Strategy to Ensure agency such information as the National (F) the Committee on Energy and Natural
American Leadership Act of 2021’’ or the Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Resources of the Senate;
‘‘National SEAL Act of 2021’’. Medicine consider necessary to carry out the (G) the Select Committee on Intelligence
(b) STUDY.— study under subsection (b). of the Senate;
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- (2) FURNISHING INFORMATION.—On request (H) the Committee on Science, Space, and
merce shall seek to enter into an agreement of the National Academies of Sciences, Engi- Technology of the House of Representatives;
with the National Academies of Sciences, neering, and Medicine for information, the (I) the Committee on Energy and Com-
Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a head of the department or agency shall fur- merce of the House of Representatives;
study— nish such information to the National Acad- (J) the Committee on Appropriations of
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(A) to identify the 10 most critical emerg- emies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medi- the House of Representatives;
ing science and technology challenges facing cine. (K) the Committee on Ways and Means of
the United States; and (e) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary of De- the House of Representatives;
(B) to develop recommendations for legis- fense and the Director of National Intel- (L) the Committee on Homeland Security
lative or administrative action to ensure ligence shall provide support upon request of the House of Representatives;
United States leadership in matters relating from the Secretary of Commerce or the Na- (M) the Committee on Armed Services of
to such challenges. tional Academies to carry out this section. the House of Representatives; and
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(N) the Permanent Select Committee on tion with the Secretary of State and the (II) in response to a supply chain shock—
Intelligence of the House of Representatives. United States Trade Representative, to— (aa) surge production in critical industries;
(7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (A) work with governments of countries and
means the Secretary of Commerce. that are allies or partners of the United (bb) maintain access to critical goods and
(8) SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION.—The term States to promote diversified and resilient services;
‘‘supply chain information’’ means informa- supply chains that ensure the supply of crit- (C) identifies defense, intelligence, home-
tion that is not customarily in the public do- ical goods to both the United States and land, economic, domestic labor supply, nat-
main and relating to— companies of countries that are allies of the ural, geopolitical, or other contingencies
(A) sustaining and adapting supply chains United States; and that may disrupt, strain, compromise, or
during a supply chain shock, including pan- (B) coordinate with other divisions of the eliminate the supply chain for those critical
demic and biological threats, cyberattacks, Department of Commerce and other Federal industries;
extreme weather events, terrorist and geo- agencies to leverage existing authorities, as (D) assesses—
political attacks, great power conflict, and of the date of enactment of this division, to (i) the resiliency and capacity of the manu-
other threats to national security; encourage resilient supply chains. facturing base, supply chains, and workforce
(B) the development of supply chain risk (e) COORDINATION GROUP.—In carrying out of the United States, the allies of the United
mitigation and recovery planning with re- the activities under subsection (d), the Sec- States, and the partners of the United States
spect to a supply chain shock, including any retary may— that can sustain critical industries through
planned or past assessment, projection, or (1) establish a unified coordination group, a supply chain shock; and
estimate of a vulnerability within the supply which may include private sector partners, (ii) any single points of failure in the sup-
chain, including testing, supplier network as appropriate, to serve as the primary ply chains described in clause (i);
assessments, production flexibility, risk method for coordinating between and among (E) assesses the flexible manufacturing ca-
evaluations thereto, risk management plan- Federal agencies to plan for supply chain pacity and capabilities available in the
ning, or risk audits; or shocks; United States in the case of an emergency;
(C) operational best practices, planning, (2) establish subgroups of the unified co- (F) makes specific recommendations to im-
and supplier partnerships that enable en- ordination group established under para- prove the security and resiliency of manufac-
hanced supply chain resilience during a sup- graph (1) led by the head of an appropriate turing capacity and supply chains for crit-
ply chain shock, including response, repair, Federal agency; ical industries by—
recovery, reconstruction, insurance, or con- (3) through the unified coordination group (i) developing long-term strategies;
tinuity. established under paragraph (1)— (ii) increasing visibility into the networks
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall (A) acquire on a voluntary basis technical, and capabilities of suppliers;
establish in the Department of Commerce a engineering, and operational supply chain in- (iii) identifying industry best practices;
supply chain resiliency and crisis response formation from the private sector, in a man- (iv) evaluating how diverse supplier net-
program to carry out the activities described ner that ensures any supply chain informa- works, multi-platform and multi-region pro-
in subsection (d). tion provided by the private sector is kept duction capabilities and sources, and inte-
(c) MISSION.—The mission of the program confidential and as required under section grated global and regional supply chains can
shall be to— 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly enhance the resilience of—
(1) help to promote the leadership of the known as the ‘‘Freedom of Information (I) critical industries in the United States;
United States with respect to critical indus- Act)’’; (II) jobs in the United States;
tries that are essential to the mid-term and (B) study the supply chain information ac- (III) capabilities of the United States; and
long-term national security of the United quired under subparagraph (A) to assess crit- (IV) the support access of the United
States; and ical industry supply chain resilience and in- States to needed goods and services during a
(2) encourage partnerships between the form planning; supply chain shock;
Federal Government and industry, labor or- (C) convene with relevant private sector (v) identifying and mitigating risks, in-
ganizations, and State, local, territorial, and entities to share best practices, planning, cluding—
Tribal governments in order to— and capabilities to response to potential sup- (I) the financial and operational risks of a
(A) promote resilient supply chains; and ply chain shocks; and supply chain after a supply chain shock;
(B) respond to critical industry supply (D) develop contingency plans and coordi- (II) significant vulnerabilities to extreme
chain shocks. nation mechanisms to ensure an effective weather events, cyberattacks, pandemic and
(d) ACTIVITIES.—Under the program, the and coordinated response to potential supply biological threats, terrorist and geopolitical
Secretary, acting through 1 or more bureaus chain shocks; and attacks, and other emergencies; and
or other divisions of the Department of Com- (4) enter into agreements with govern- (III) exposure to gaps and vulnerabilities
merce as appropriate, shall carry out activi- ments of countries that are allies or partners in—
ties— of the United States relating to enhancing (aa) domestic capacity or capabilities; and
(1) in coordination with the private sector, critical industry supply chain security and (bb) sources of imports needed to sustain
to— resilience in response to supply chain critical industries;
(A) map and monitor critical industry sup- shocks. (vi) identifying enterprise resource plan-
ply chains; and (f) REPORT ON SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY ning systems that are—
(B) identify high priority supply chain gaps AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING.— (I) compatible across supply chain tiers;
and vulnerabilities in critical industries (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after and
that— the date of enactment of this division, and (II) affordable for small and medium-sized
(i) exist as of the date of enactment of this from time to time thereafter, the Secretary, businesses;
division; or in coordination with relevant Federal agen- (vii) understanding the total cost of owner-
(ii) are anticipated in the future; cies and relevant private sector entities, ship, total value contribution, and other best
(2) in coordination with the private sector labor organizations, and State, local, terri- practices that encourage strategic partner-
and State, local, territorial, and Tribal gov- torial, and Tribal governments, shall submit ships throughout supply chains;
ernments, and as appropriate, in cooperation to the relevant committees of Congress a re- (viii) understanding Federal procurement
with the governments of countries that are view that— opportunities to increase resiliency of supply
allies or key international partners of the (A) identifies— chains for goods and services and fill gaps in
United States, to— (i) industries that are critical for the na- domestic purchasing;
(A) identify opportunities to reduce supply tional security of the United States, consid- (ix) identifying policies that maximize job
chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical in- ering the key technology focus areas under retention and creation in the United States,
dustries; this division and critical infrastructure; and including workforce development programs;
(B) encourage partnerships between the (ii) supplies that are critical to the crisis (x) identifying opportunities to work with
Federal Government and industry, labor or- preparedness of the United States; allies or key partners of the United States in
ganizations, and State, local, territorial, and (B) describes— building more resilient critical industry sup-
Tribal governments to better respond to sup- (i) the manufacturing base and supply ply chains and mitigating risks;
ply chain shocks to critical industries and chains for critical industries in the United (xi) identifying areas requiring further in-
coordinate response efforts; States as of the date of enactment of this di- vestment in research and development or
(C) develop or identify opportunities to vision, including the manufacturing base and workforce education; and
build the capacity of the United States, or supply chains for— (xii) identifying such other services as the
countries that are allies of the United (I) raw materials; Secretary determines necessary;
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States, in critical industries; and (II) production equipment; and (G) provides guidance to the Department of
(D) develop contingency plans and coordi- (III) other goods, including semiconduc- Commerce, the National Science Founda-
nation mechanisms to improve critical in- tors, that are essential to the production of tion, and other relevant Federal agencies
dustry supply chain response to supply chain technologies and supplies for critical indus- with respect to technologies and supplies
shocks; and tries; and that should be prioritized;
(3) acting within existing authorities of the (ii) the ability of the United States to— (H) with respect to countries that are al-
Department of Commerce and in coordina- (I) maintain readiness; and lies or key partners of the United States—
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(i) reviews and, if appropriate, provides (1) to share information with the Sec- mission consistent with section 2 of the Se-
recommendations for expanding the sourcing retary; cure and Trusted Communications Networks
of goods associated with critical industries (2) to request assistance from the Sec- Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601).
from those countries; and retary; or
SEC. 2506. SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVES.
(ii) recommends coordination with those (3) that requests assistance from the Sec-
countries on— retary to implement any measure or rec- (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 9901 of the Wil-
(I) sourcing critical raw materials, inputs, ommendation suggested by the Secretary. liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
and products; and (k) PROTECTIONS.— Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
(II) sustaining production and availability (1) IN GENERAL.— lic Law 116–283) is amended—
of critical supplies during a supply chain (A) PROTECTIONS.—Subsections (a)(1), (b), (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6),
shock; (c), and (d) of section 2224 of the Homeland (7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8),
(I) monitors and makes recommendations Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 673) shall apply (10), and (11), respectively;
for strengthening the financial and oper- to the voluntary submission of supply chain (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol-
ational health of small and medium-sized information by a private entity under this lowing:
businesses in supply chains of the United section in the same manner as those provi- ‘‘(4) The term ‘critical manufacturing in-
States and countries that are allies or part- sions apply to critical infrastructure infor- dustry’—
ners of the United States to mitigate risks mation voluntarily submitted to a covered ‘‘(A) means an industry—
and ensure diverse and competitive supplier agency for an other informational purpose ‘‘(i) that is assigned a North American In-
markets that are less vulnerable to single under that subsection if the voluntary sub- dustry Classification System code beginning
points of failure; and mission is accompanied by an express state- with 31, 32, or 33; and
(J) assessment of policies, rules, and regu- ment described in paragraph (2) of this sub- ‘‘(ii) for which the industry components
lations that impact domestic manufacturing section; and that are assigned a North American Industry
operating costs and inhibit the ability for (B) REFERENCES.—For the purpose of this Classification System code beginning with
domestic manufacturing to compete with subsection, with respect to section 2224 of the same 4 digits as the industry—
global competitors. the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. ‘‘(I) manufacture primary products and
(2) PROHIBITION.—The report submitted 673)— parts, the sum of which account for not less
under paragraph (1) may not include— (i) the express statement described in sub- than 5 percent of the manufacturing value
(A) supply chain information that is not section (a)(1) of that section shall be deemed added by industry gross domestic product of
aggregated; or to refer to the express statement described the United States; and
in paragraph (2) of this subsection; ‘‘(II) employ individuals for primary prod-
(B) confidential business information of a
(ii) references in the subsections described ucts and parts manufacturing activities
private sector entity.
in subparagraph (A) to ‘‘this subtitle’’ shall that, combined, account for not less than 5
(g) SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVES.—
be deemed to refer to this section; percent of manufacturing employment in the
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry
(iii) the reference to ‘‘protecting critical United States; and
out the program established under section infrastructure or protected systems’’ in sub-
9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- ‘‘(B) may include any other manufacturing
section (a)(1)(E)(iii) of that section shall be
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal industry designated by the Secretary based
deemed to refer to carrying out this section;
Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) as part of the on the relevance of the manufacturing indus-
and
program. try to the national and economic security of
(iv) the reference to ‘‘critical infrastruc-
(2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- the United States, including the impacts of
ture information’’ in subsections (b) and (c)
MENT.—Section 9902(a)(1) of the William M. job losses.’’;
of that section shall be deemed to refer to
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author- (3) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so
supply chain information.
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law redesignated, the following:
(2) EXPRESS STATEMENT.—The express
116–283) is amended by striking ‘‘in the De- ‘‘(9) The term ‘mature technology node’
statement described in this paragraph, with
partment of Commerce’’ and inserting ‘‘as has the meaning given the term by the Sec-
respect to information or records, is—
part of the program established under sec- retary.’’.
(A) in the case of written information or
tion 2505 of the Endless Frontier Act’’. records, a written marking on the informa- (b) SEMICONDUCTOR PROGRAM.—Section 9902
(h) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Concurrent with tion or records substantially similar to the of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
the annual submission by the President of following: ‘‘This information is voluntarily Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
the budget under section 1105 of title 31, submitted to the Federal Government in ex- 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended—
United States Code, the Secretary shall sub- pectation of protection from disclosure as (1) in subsection (a)(2)—
mit to the relevant committees of Congress provided by the provisions of section 2505 of (A) in subparagraph (B)(ii)—
a report that contains a summary of every the Endless Frontier Act.’’; or (i) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at
activity carried out under this section dur- (B) in the case of oral information, a writ- the end;
ing the year covered by the report. ten statement similar to the statement de- (ii) in subclause (IV), by striking the pe-
(i) COORDINATION.— scribed in subparagraph (A) submitted with- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘and’’; and
(1) IN GENERAL.—In implementing the pro- in a reasonable period following the oral (iii) by adding at the end the following:
gram, the Secretary shall, as appropriate co- communication. ‘‘(V) determined—
ordinate with— (3) INAPPLICABILITY TO SEMICONDUCTOR IN- ‘‘(aa) the type of semiconductor tech-
(A) the heads of Federal agencies, includ- CENTIVE PROGRAM.—This subsection shall not nology the covered entity will produce at the
ing— apply to the voluntary submission of supply facility described in clause (i); and
(i) the Secretary of State; and chain information by a private entity in an ‘‘(bb) the customers to which the covered
(ii) the United States Trade Representa- application for Federal financial assistance entity plans to sell the semiconductor tech-
tive; and under section 9902 of the William M. (Mac) nology described in item (aa).’’;
(B) the Attorney General and the Federal Thornberry National Defense Authorization (B) in subparagraph (C)—
Trade Commission with respect to— Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). (i) in clause (i)—
(i) advice on the design and activities of (l) DETERMINATION RELATED TO OPTICAL (I) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘is in the
the unified coordination group described in TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT.— interest of the United States’’ and inserting
subsection (e)(1); and (1) PROCEEDING.—Not later than 45 days ‘‘is in the economic and national security in-
(ii) ensuring compliance with Federal anti- after the date of enactment of this division , terests of the United States’’; and
trust law. the Secretary of Commerce shall commence (II) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at
(2) SPECIFIC COORDINATION.—In imple- a process to make a determination for pur- the end;
menting the program, with respect to supply poses of sect ion 2 of the Secure and Trusted (ii) in clause (ii)(IV), by striking ‘‘and’’ at
chains involving specific sectors, the Sec- Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 the end;
retary shall, as appropriate, coordinate U.S.C. 1601) whether optical transmission (iii) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause
with— equipment manufactured, produced, or dis- (iv); and
(A) the Secretary of Defense; tributed by an entity owned, controlled, or (iv) by inserting after clause (ii) the fol-
(B) the Secretary of Homeland Security; supported by the People’s Republic of China lowing:
(C) the Secretary of the Treasury; poses an unacceptable risk to the national ‘‘(iii) the Secretary shall consider the type
(D) the Secretary of Energy; security of the United States or the security of semiconductor technology produced by
(E) the Secretary of Transportation; and safety of United States persons. the covered entity and whether that semi-
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(F) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) COMMUNICATION OF DETERMINATION.—If conductor technology advances the economic
(G) the Director of National Intelligence; the Secretary determines pursuant to para- and national security interests of the United
and graph (1) that such optical transmission States; and’’;
(H) the heads of other relevant agencies. equipment poses an unacceptable risk con- (C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
(j) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sistent with that paragraph, the Secretary subparagraph (E); and
section shall be construed to require any pri- shall immediately transmit that determina- (D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
vate entity— tion to the Federal Communications Com- following:
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‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan- ‘‘(6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (H) The Secretary of Transportation.
cial assistance to covered entities under sub- There are authorized to be appropriated to (I) The Administrator of the National Aer-
section (a), the Secretary shall give priority the Secretary to carry out this subsection onautics and Space Administration.
to ensuring that a covered entity receiving $2,000,000,000, which shall remain available (J) The Administrator of the Environ-
financial assistance will— until expended. mental Protection Agency.
‘‘(i) manufacture semiconductors nec- ‘‘(f) CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.—Section 602 (K) The Director of the National Science
essary to address gaps and vulnerabilities in of the Public Works and Economic Develop- Foundation.
the domestic supply chain across a diverse ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply (3) AUTHORITIES.—The officers specified in
range of technology and process nodes; and to a construction project that receives finan- paragraph (2) may—
‘‘(ii) provide a secure supply of semi- cial assistance from the Secretary under this (A) provide supplemental funding to extend
conductors necessary for the national secu- section.’’. the duration of an award disrupted because
rity, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, (c) ADVANCED MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH of the COVID–19 public health emergency to
AND DEVELOPMENT.—Section 9906 of the Wil- a research institution, Research Laboratory,
and technology leadership of the United
States and other essential elements of the liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense or individual that was awarded before the
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub- date of the enactment of this division, or to
economy of the United States.’’; and
lic Law 116–283) is amended by adding at the expand the purposes of such an award, in
(2) by adding at the end the following:
end the following: order to—
‘‘(d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ‘‘(h) INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS.—Section 602
Congress that, in carrying out subsection (a), (i) enable a postsecondary student or post-
of the Public Works and Economic Develop- doctoral researcher to complete work;
the Secretary should allocate funds in a ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply
manner that— (ii) enable research scientists, technical
to a construction project that receives finan- staff, research associates, and principal in-
‘‘(1) strengthens the security and resilience cial assistance from the Secretary under this
of the semiconductor supply chain, including vestigators to complete work;
section.’’.
by mitigating gaps and vulnerabilities; (iii) extend the training of a postsecondary
SEC. 2507. RESEARCH INVESTMENT TO SPARK
‘‘(2) provides a supply of secure semi- student, or the employment of a post-doc-
THE ECONOMY ACT.
conductors relevant for national security; toral researcher, on an ongoing research
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
‘‘(3) strengthens the leadership of the project for up to 2 years because of the dis-
(1) AWARD.—The term ‘‘award’’ includes a
ruption of the job market;
United States in semiconductor technology; grant, cooperative agreement, or other fi-
(iv) create research opportunities for up to
‘‘(4) grows the economy of the United nancial assistance.
2 years for graduate students and post-doc-
States and supports job creation in the (2) COVID–19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.—
toral researchers;
United States; and The term ‘‘COVID–19 public health emer-
(v) replace, refurbish, or otherwise make
‘‘(5) improves the resiliency of the semi- gency’’ means the public health emergency
usable laboratory animals, reagents, equip-
conductor supply chains of critical manufac- declared by the Secretary of Health and
Human Services under section 319 of the ment, or other items required for research;
turing industries.
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on (vi) facilitate other research (including
‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE field work), training, and ongoing construc-
TECHNOLOGY NODES.— January 31, 2020, with respect to the
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19). tion activities, including at institutions that
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- are disproportionately affected by the
tablish within the program established under (3) RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘re-
search institution’’ means the following: COVID–19 public health emergency (such as
subsection (a) an additional program that minority-serving institutions and 2-year in-
provides Federal financial assistance to cov- (A) An institution of higher education (as
defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu- stitutions of higher education);
ered entities to incentivize investment in fa- (vii) enable experimental field campaigns
cilities and equipment in the United States cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
(B) A Tribal College or University (as de- and maintenance of field infrastructure, in-
for the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- cluding through replacement of disrupted ex-
vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- fined in section 316 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c)). perimental data to enable completion of im-
ture technology nodes. pacted research; and
‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS.—In (C) A nonprofit entity that conducts Feder-
ally funded research. (viii) support training in online course de-
order for an entity to qualify to receive Fed- livery and virtual research experiences that
eral financial assistance under this sub- (4) RESEARCH LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Re-
search Laboratory’’ means the following: will improve quality and access needed to
section, the covered entity shall— continue undergraduate, graduate, and post-
‘‘(A) submit an application under sub- (A) A National Laboratory (as defined in
section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 doctoral training;
section (a)(2)(A); (B) issue awards to research institutions,
‘‘(B) meet the eligibility requirements U.S.C. 15801)).
(B) A Federally Funded Research and De- Research Laboratories, or other individuals
under subsection (a)(2)(B); to conduct research on the effects of the
‘‘(C)(i) provide equipment or materials for velopment Center for purposes of section
35.017 of title 48, Code of Federal Regula- Coronavirus Disease 2019 and future poten-
the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- tial pandemics, on the effects and effective-
tions, or a successor regulation.
vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- ness of responses to such diseases, and on im-
(b) AWARD AND MODIFICATION OF GRANTS,
ture technology nodes in the United States; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER FINAN- proving the prediction of the possible courses
or CIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER of such pandemics; and
‘‘(ii) fabricate, assemble using advanced EDUCATION, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND (C) provide flexibility on an award for
packaging, or test semiconductors at mature OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO ADDRESS funds made available to an agency, by any
technology nodes in the United States; MATTERS RELATING TO DISRUPTION CAUSED BY prior or subsequent Act, by modifying the
‘‘(D) commit to using any Federal financial COVID–19.— terms and conditions of the award with a re-
assistance received under this section to in- (1) IN GENERAL.—Each officer specified in search institution, Research Laboratory, or
crease the production of semiconductors at paragraph (2) may exercise the authorities individual due to facility closures or other
mature technology nodes; and described in paragraph (3). limitations during the COVID–19 public
‘‘(E) be subject to the considerations de- (2) OFFICERS.—The officers specified in this health emergency.
scribed in subsection (a)(2)(C). paragraph are as follows: (4) MODIFICATIONS.—The modifications au-
‘‘(3) PROCEDURES.—In granting Federal fi- (A) The Secretary of Commerce, acting thorized by paragraph (3)(C) include, but are
nancial assistance to covered entities under through the Administrator of the National not limited to—
this subsection, the Secretary may use the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (A) the provision of supplemental funding
procedures established under subsection (a). and the Director of the National Institute of to extend the duration of the award con-
‘‘(4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In addition to the Standards and Technology. cerned; and
considerations described in subsection (B) The Secretary of Agriculture. (B) flexibility on the allowable expenses
(a)(2)(C), in granting Federal financial assist- (C) The Secretary of Defense. under such award.
ance under this section, the Secretary may (D) The Secretary of Education. (c) PROCEDURES.—The officers specified in
consider whether a covered entity produces (E) The Secretary of Energy, acting for the subsection (b)(2) shall each establish proce-
or supplies equipment or materials used in Department of Energy (with respect to En- dures to carry out subsection (b).
the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Nu- (d) EXPEDITED AWARDS.—Awards under sub-
vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- clear Energy, and Fossil Research and Devel- section (b) shall be issued as expeditiously as
ture technology nodes that are necessary to opment) and through the Office of Science, possible.
support a critical manufacturing industry. the Advanced Research Projects Agency–En- SEC. 2508. OFFICE OF MANUFACTURING AND IN-
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‘‘(5) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan- ergy (ARPA–E), and the Office of Electricity. DUSTRIAL INNOVATION POLICY.
cial assistance to covered entities under this (F) The Secretary of Interior, acting (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol-
subsection, the Secretary shall give priority through the Director of the United States lowing:
to covered entities that support the resil- Geological Survey. (1) The general welfare, security, and eco-
iency of semiconductor supply chains for (G) The Secretary of Health and Human nomic health and stability of the United
critical manufacturing industries in the Services, acting through the Director of the States require a long-term, substantial, co-
United States. National Institutes of Health. ordinated, and multidisciplinary strategy
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and implementation of cohesive objectives to nents of national importance to the long- (J) Reforming rules, regulations, and pol-
remain at the forefront of industrial innova- term economic, environmental, national se- icy, which negatively impact domestic man-
tion. curity, and public health of the United ufacturing.
(2) The large and complex innovative and States. (3) PROCEDURES.—It is the sense of Con-
technological capabilities of global supply (2) NATIONAL POLICY.—In view of the find- gress that, in order to expedite and facilitate
chains and manufacturing economies, which ings under subsection (a), it is the sense of the implementation of the national policy
influence the course of national and inter- Congress that the Federal Government and described in paragraph (2)—
national manufacturing and innovative rel- public and private institutions in the United (A) Federal procurement policy should—
evance, require appropriate attention, in- States should pursue a national policy of (i) prioritize and encourage domestic man-
cluding long-range inclusive planning and manufacturing and industrial innovation ufacturing and robust domestic supply
more immediate program development, to that includes the following principles: chains;
encourage and support private manufac- (A) Ensuring global leadership in advanced (ii) support means of expanding domestic
turing growth in the United States and par- manufacturing technologies critical to the
manufacturing job creation;
ticipation in the public decision-making long-term economic, environmental, and
(iii) enhance manufacturing workforce pre-
process. public health of the United States, and to
paredness;
(3) The innovative and manufacturing ca- the long-term national security of the
pabilities of business in the United States, United States. (iv) prioritize the development of means to
when properly fostered, applied, and sup- (B) Restoring and strengthening the indus- support diversity and inclusion throughout
ported, can effectively assist in improving trial commons of the United States, includ- the manufacturing and industrial sector;
the quality of life for people in the United ing— (v) promote the consideration of, and sup-
States, in anticipating and addressing (i) essential engineering and production port to, minority-owned and women-owned
emerging international, national, and local skills; manufacturing contractors of the Federal
problems, and strengthening the inter- (ii) infrastructure for research and devel- Government; and
national economic engagement and pio- opment, standardization, and metrology; (vi) support the ingenuity and entrepre-
neering leadership of the United States. (iii) process innovations and manufac- neurship of the United States by providing
(4) Just as Federal funding for science and turing know-how; enhanced attention to manufacturing
technology represents an investment in the (iv) equipment; and startups and small businesses in the United
future, strategically addressing gaps in the (v) suppliers that provide the foundation States;
innovation pipeline of the United States for the innovativeness and competitiveness (B) Federal trade and monetary policies
would— of all manufacturers in the United States. should—
(A) contribute to converting research and (C) Strengthening the technical, financial, (i) ensure that global competition in man-
development investments into high-value, and educational commons and assets nec- ufacturing is free, open, and fair;
quality job-creating product production and essary to ensure that the United States is (ii) prioritize policies and investments that
capture domestic and global markets; and the best positioned nation for the creation support domestic manufacturing growth and
(B) strengthen the economic posture of the and production of advanced technologies and innovation; and
United States. products emerging from national research (iii) not be utilized to offshore poor manu-
(5) The capabilities of the United States at and development investments. facturing working conditions or destructive
both the Federal and State levels need en- (D) Capitalizing on the scientific and tech- manufacturing environmental practices;
hanced strategic planning and influence over nological advances produced by researchers (C) Federal policies and practices should
policy formulation for industrial innovation and innovators in the United States by de- reasonably prioritize competitiveness for
and technology development, as well as a veloping capable and responsive institutions manufacturing and industrial innovation ef-
means to ensure an adequate workforce. focused on advancing the technology and forts in the United States, but should not
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.— manufacturing readiness levels of those ad- sacrifice the quality of employment opportu-
(1) PRIORITY GOALS.—It is the sense of Con- vances. nities, including the health and safety of
gress that manufacturing and industrial in- (E) Supporting the discovery, invention, workers, pay, and benefits;
novation should include contributing to the start-up, ramp-up, scale-up, and transition of (D) Federal manufacturing and industrial
following priority goals: new products and manufacturing tech- innovation policies, practices, and priorities
(A) Taking concrete national action to re- nologies to full-scale production in the should reasonably improve environmental
build, restore, and expand domestic manu- United States. sustainability within the manufacturing in-
facturing capabilities, skills, and production (F) Addressing the evolving needs of manu- dustry, while minimizing economic impact;
capacity, including world-class infrastruc- facturers for a diverse set of workers with (E) Federal patent policies should be devel-
ture. the necessary skills, training, and expertise
oped, based on uniform principles, which
(B) Rebuilding the industrial innovation as manufacturers in the United States in-
commons, including common resources, have as their objective to preserve incentives
crease high-quality, high-wage employment
technical knowledge, and entrepreneurial op- for industrial technological innovation and
opportunities.
portunities associated with technical con- the application of procedures that will con-
(G) Improving and expanding manufac-
cepts. tinue to assure the full use of beneficial
turing engineering and technology offerings
(C) Supporting domestic supply chains. within institutions of higher education, in- technology to serve the public;
(D) Expanding production capabilities, co- cluding 4-year engineering technology pro- (F) Federal efforts should promote and sup-
operation, and knowledge. grams at polytechnic institutes and sec- port a strong system of intellectual property
(E) Revitalizing communities harmed by ondary schools, to be more closely aligned rights to include trade secrets, through both
historical and poorly conceived, imple- with the needs of manufacturers in the protection of intellectual property rights
mented, and enforced regulatory and trade United States and the goal of strengthening and enforcement against intellectual prop-
policies. the long-term competitiveness of such manu- erty theft, and broad engagement to limit
(F) Developing a strategy for innovation facturing. foreign efforts to illegally or inappropriately
and establishment of manufacturing indus- (H) Working collaboratively with Federal utilize compromised intellectual property;
tries of the future, including adoption and agencies, State and local governments, Trib- (G) closer relationships should be encour-
production of Industry 4.0 technology to sup- al governments, regional authorities, insti- aged among practitioners of scientific and
port domestic economic expansion, particu- tutions of higher education, economic devel- technological research and development and
larly manufacturers with fewer than 800 em- opment organizations, and labor organiza- those who apply those foundations to domes-
ployees, and in traditionally underserved tions that primarily represent workers in tic commercial manufacturing;
communities. manufacturing to leverage their knowledge, (H) the full use of the contributions of
(G) Contributing to national health and se- resources, applied research, experimental de- manufacturing and industrial innovation to
curity and emergency readiness and resil- velopment, and programs to foster manufac- support State and local government goals
ience, including addressing environmental turing in the United States so as to antici- should be encouraged;
concerns. pate and prepare for emergencies and global, (I) formal recognition should be accorded
(H) Strengthening the economy of the national, and regional supply chain disrup- to those persons, the manufacturing and in-
United States and promoting full employ- tions, including disruptions brought on and dustrial innovation achievements of which
ment in high-quality, high-wage jobs exacerbated by changing environmental and contributed significantly to the national
through useful industrial and technological other circumstances. welfare; and
innovation. (I) Recognizing that, as changing cir- (J) departments, agencies, and instrumen-
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(I) Cultivating, utilizing, and enhancing cumstances require the periodic revision and talities of the Federal Government should
academic and industrial thought-leadership adaptation of this section, Congress is re- establish procedures to ensure among them
with practical workforce development and sponsible for— the systematic interchange of data, efforts,
training to the fullest extent possible. (i) identifying and interpreting the changes and findings developed under their programs.
(J) Implementing a national strategy that in those circumstances as they occur; and (K) policies, rules, and regulations that
identifies and prioritizes high growth, high (ii) affecting subsequent changes to this negatively impact domestic manufacturing
value-added industries, products, and compo- section, as appropriate. should be reformed.
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(4) IMPLEMENTATION.—To implement the such agencies within the Executive Office of functions as may be prescribed by the Chief
national policy described in paragraph (2), it the President and the Director of the Na- Manufacturing Officer.
is the sense of Congress— tional Economic Council, as may be appro- (B) COMPENSATION.—Each Associate Manu-
(A) that— priate, on issues regarding and impacting facturing Officer shall be compensated at a
(i) the Federal Government should main- manufacturing and industrial innovation ef- rate not to exceed that provided for level III
tain integrated policy planning elements in forts of the Federal Government, or of the of the Executive Schedule under section 5314
the executive branch that assist agencies in private sector, that require attention at the title 5, United States Code.
such branch in— highest levels of the Federal Government. (e) POLICY PLANNING, ANALYSIS, AND AD-
(I) identifying problems and objectives (ii) OTHER FUNCTIONS.—The Chief Manufac- VICE.—
that could be addressed or enhanced by pub- turing Officer shall— (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the provi-
lic policy; (I) advise the President on manufacturing sions of this section, the Chief Manufac-
(II) mobilizing industrial and innovative and industrial innovation considerations re- turing Officer shall—
manufacturing resources for national secu- lating to areas of national concern, includ- (A) monitor the status of technological de-
rity and emergency response purposes; ing— velopments, critical production capacity,
(III) securing appropriate funding for pro- (aa) the economy of the United States; skill availability, investment patterns,
grams so identified by the President or the (bb) national security; emerging defense needs, and other key indi-
Chief Manufacturing Officer; (cc) public health; cators of manufacturing competitiveness
(IV) anticipating future concerns to which (dd) the workforce of the United States; to—
industrial and innovative manufacturing can (ee) education; (i) provide foresight for periodic updates to
contribute and devise industrial strategies (ff) foreign relations (including trade and the national strategic plan required under
for such purposes; supply chain issues); subsection (f); and
(V) reviewing systematically the manufac- (gg) the environment; and (ii) guide investment decisions;
turing and industrial innovation policy and (hh) technological innovation in the (B) convene interagency and public-private
programs of the Federal Government and United States; working groups to align Federal policies that
recommending legislative amendments to (II) convene stakeholders, including key drive implementation of the national stra-
those policies and programs when needed; industry stakeholders, academic stake- tegic plan required under subsection (f);
and holders, defense stakeholders, governmental (C) initiate and support translation re-
(VI) reforming policies, rules, and regula- stakeholders, and stakeholders from non- search in engineering and manufacturing by
tions that harm domestic manufacturing and profit organizations and labor organizations entering into contracts or making other ar-
inhibit domestic manufacturing from com- that primarily represent workers in manu- rangements (including grants, awards, coop-
peting with global competitors; and facturing, to develop the national strategic erative agreements, loans, and other forms
(ii) the elements described in clause (i) plan required under subsection (f); of assistance) to study that research and to
should include a data collection, analysis, (III) evaluate the scale, quality, and effec- assess the impact of that research on the
and advisory mechanism within the Execu- tiveness of the effort of the Federal Govern- economic well-being, climate and environ-
tive Office of the President to provide the ment to support manufacturing and indus- mental impact, public health, and national
President with independent, expert judgment trial innovation by the Federal Government security of the United States;
and assessments of the complex manufac- or by the private sector, and advise on appro- (D) report to the President and the Direc-
turing and industrial features involved; and priate actions; tor of the National Economic Council on the
(B) that it is the responsibility of the Fed- (IV) to the extent consistent with law, re- extent to which the various programs, poli-
eral Government to— port to the President, the Director of the Na- cies, and activities of the Federal Govern-
(i) promote prompt, effective, reliable, and tional Economic Council, the Director of the ment are likely to affect the achievement of
systematic dissemination of manufacturing Office of Management Budget, and such priority goals of the United States described
and industrial information— agencies within the Executive Office of the in subsection (b)(1);
(I) by such methods as may be appropriate; President as may be appropriate, advise the (E) annually survey the nature and needs
and President on the budgets, regulations, and of the policies relating to national manufac-
(II) through efforts conducted by non- regulatory reforms of agencies of the execu- turing and industrial innovation and make
governmental organizations, including in- tive branch of the Federal Government with recommendations to the President and the
dustrial groups, technical societies, and edu- respect to issues concerning manufacturing Director of the National Economic Council,
cational entities; and industrial innovation; for review and submission to Congress, for
(ii) coordinate and develop a manufac- (V) to the extent consistent with law, as- the timely and appropriate revision of the
turing industrial strategy and facilitate the sist the President and the Director of the manufacturing and industrial innovation
close coupling of this manufacturing strat- National Economic Council in providing gen- policies of the Federal Government, includ-
egy with commercial manufacturing applica- eral leadership and coordination of activities ing the reform of policies, rules, and regula-
tion; and and policies of the Federal Government re- tions that harm domestic manufacturing and
(iii) enhance domestic development and lating to and impacting manufacturing and inhibit the ability for domestic manufac-
utilization of such industrial information by industrial innovation; and turing to compete with global competitors;
prioritization of efforts with manufacturers, (VI) perform such other functions, duties, (F) perform such other duties and func-
the production of which takes place in the and activities as the President and the Di- tions and make and furnish such studies and
United States. rector of the National Economic Council reports thereon, and recommendations with
(c) ESTABLISHMENT.— may assign. respect to matters of policy and legislation
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall ap- (B) AUTHORITIES.—In carrying out the du- as the President and the Director of the Na-
point, by and with the advice and consent of ties and functions under this section, the tional Economic Council may request; and
the Senate, a Chief Manufacturing Officer to Chief Manufacturing Officer may— (G) coordinate, as appropriate, Federal per-
serve within the Executive Office of the (i) appoint such officers and employees as mitting with respect to manufacturing and
President. may be determined necessary to perform the industrial innovation.
(2) OFFICE.— functions vested in the position and to pre- (2) INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANUFACTURING
(A) IN GENERAL.—There is established in scribe the duties of such officers and employ- AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION PANEL.—
the Executive Office of the President an Of- ees; (A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Chief Manufac-
fice of Manufacturing and Industrial Innova- (ii) obtain services as authorized under sec- turing Officer shall establish an Intergovern-
tion Policy (referred to in this section as the tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, at mental Manufacturing and Industrial Inno-
‘‘Office’’). rates not to exceed the rate prescribed for vation Panel (referred to in this section as
(B) CMO.—The Chief Manufacturing Officer grade GS–15 of the General Schedule under the ‘‘Panel’’) within the Office, the purpose
shall— section 5332 of title 5, United States Code; of which shall be to—
(i) head the Office; and and (i) identify instances in which the policies
(ii) serve as a source of manufacturing and (iii) enter into contracts and other ar- of the Federal Government—
industrial innovation analysis and judgment rangements for studies, analysis, and other (I) with respect to manufacturing and in-
for the President and the Director of the Na- services with public agencies and with pri- dustrial innovation can help address prob-
tional Economic Council with respect to the vate persons, organizations, or institutions, lems at the State and local levels; and
major policies, plans, and programs of the and make such payments as determined nec- (II) unnecessarily impede manufacturing
Federal Government relating to manufac- essary to carry out the provisions of this sec- and industrial innovation;
turing and industrial innovation. tion without legal consideration, without (ii) make recommendations for addressing
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(d) CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER; ASSO- performance bonds, and without regard to the problems described in clause (i); and
CIATE MANUFACTURING OFFICERS.— section 6101 of title 41, United States Code. (iii) advise and assist the Chief Manufac-
(1) CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER.— (2) ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS.— turing Officer in identifying and fostering
(A) FUNCTIONS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Manufacturing policies to facilitate the application to and
(i) PRIMARY FUNCTION.—To the extent con- Officer may appoint not more than 5 Asso- incorporation of federally funded research
sistent with law, the Chief Manufacturing ciate Directors, to be known as Associate and development into manufacturing and in-
Officer shall report to the President, and Manufacturing Officers to carry out such dustrial innovation in the United States, so
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