Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021, H.R. 4521 — Congressional Record, House

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Congressional Record, House, February 2, 2022 (beginning at page H358), under the heading Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021. Johnson of Texas calls up the bill under House Resolution 900, described as providing for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. The Speaker pro tempore announces that an amendment in the nature of a substitute is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered read. The printed text opens with a short title and a table of contents that begins with Division A, the CHIPS for America Fund, and Division B, Research and Innovation.

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H358 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 2, 2022
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Subtitle A—Appropriations Sec. 10504. Collection and reporting of data on
tlewoman’s request is accepted. Sec. 10211. Authorization of appropriations. Federal research grants.
Sec. 10505. Policies for review of Federal re-
f Subtitle B—Measurement Research
search grants.
BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND Sec. 10221. Engineering biology and bio- Sec. 10506. Collection of data on demographics
metrology. of faculty.
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2021 Sec. 10222. Greenhouse gas measurement re- Sec. 10507. Cultural and institutional barriers
Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, search. to expanding the academic and
pursuant to House Resolution 900, I Sec. 10223. NIST authority for cybersecurity Federal STEM workforce.
call up the bill (H.R. 4521) to provide and privacy activities. Sec. 10508. Research and dissemination at the
for a coordinated Federal research ini- Sec. 10224. Software security and authentica- National Science Foundation.
tion. Sec. 10509. Research and related activities to
tiative to ensure continued United Sec. 10225. Digital identity management re- expand STEM opportunities.
States leadership in engineering biol- search. Sec. 10510. Tribal Colleges and Universities Pro-
ogy, and ask for its immediate consid- Sec. 10226. Biometrics research and testing. gram.
eration in the House. Sec. 10227. Federal biometric performance Sec. 10511. Report to Congress.
The Clerk read the title of the bill. standards. Sec. 10512. Merit review.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sec. 10228. Protecting research from cyber theft. Sec. 10513. Determination of budgetary effects.
Sec. 10229. Dissemination of resources for re- Sec. 10514. Definitions.
ant to House Resolution 900, in lieu of
the amendment in the nature of a sub- search institutions. Subtitle B—Rural STEM Education Research
Sec. 10230. Advanced communications research. Sec. 10521. Findings.
stitute recommended by the Com-
Sec. 10231. Neutron scattering. Sec. 10522. NIST engagement with rural commu-
mittee on Science, Space, and Tech- Sec. 10232. Quantum information science. nities.
nology, printed in the bill, an amend- Sec. 10233. Artificial intelligence. Sec. 10523. NITR-D broadband working group.
ment in the nature of a substitute con- Sec. 10234. Sustainable Chemistry Research and Sec. 10524. National Academy of Sciences eval-
sisting of the text of Rules Committee Education. uation.
Print 117–31, modified by the amend- Sec. 10235. Premise plumbing research. Sec. 10525. GAO review.
ment printed in part C of House Report Subtitle C—General Activities Sec. 10526. Capacity building through EPSCOR.
Sec. 10527. National Science Foundation rural
117–241 is adopted and the bill, as Sec. 10241. Educational outreach and support STEM Research activities.
amended, is considered read. for underrepresented communities. Sec. 10528. Researching opportunities for online
The text of the bill, as amended, is as Sec. 10242. Other transactions authority. education.
follows: Sec. 10243. Report to congress on collaborations Sec. 10529. Definitions.
with government agencies.
H.R. 4521 Subtitle C—MSI STEM Achievement
Sec. 10244. Hiring critical technical experts.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Sec. 10245. International standards develop- Sec. 10531. Findings.
of Representatives of the United States of ment. Sec. 10532. Government Accountability Office
America in Congress assembled, Sec. 10246. Standard technical update. review.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Sec. 10247. GAO study of NIST research secu- Sec. 10533. Research and capacity building.
Sec. 10534. Agency responsibilities.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘America Cre- rity policies and protocols.
Sec. 10535. Definitions.
ating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre- Sec. 10248. Standards development organization
Eminence in Technology, and Economic grants. Subtitle D—Combating Sexual Harassment in
Strength Act of 2022’’ or the ‘‘America COM- Science
Subtitle D—Hollings Manufacturing Extension
PETES Act of 2022’’. Partnership Sec. 10541. Findings.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Sec. 10542. Definitions.
Sec. 10251. Establishment of expansion awards Sec. 10543. Research grants.
The table of contents for this Act is as follows: pilot program as a part of the Sec. 10544. Data collection.
Sec. 1. Short title. Hollings Manufacturing Exten- Sec. 10545. Responsible conduct guide.
Sec. 2. Table of contents. sion Partnership. Sec. 10546. Interagency working group.
DIVISION A—CREATING HELPFUL INCEN- Sec. 10252. Update to manufacturing extension Sec. 10547. National academies assessment.
TIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS partnership. Sec. 10548. Authorization of appropriations.
(CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND Sec. 10253. National supply chain database. TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS SCIENCE AND
Sec. 10001. Creating Helpful Incentives to Sec. 10254. Hollings Manufacturing Extension TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS
Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Partnership activities.
Subtitle A—Supporting Early-Career
for America Fund. TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE Researchers
Sec. 10002. Semiconductor incentives. FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE Sec. 10601. Findings.
DIVISION B—RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Sec. 10301. Findings. Sec. 10602. Early-career research fellowship
TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Sec. 10302. Definitions. program.
SCIENCE FOR THE FUTURE Sec. 10303. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 10603. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 10101. Mission of the Office of Science. Sec. 10304. STEM education. Subtitle B—National Science and Technology
Sec. 10102. Basic energy sciences program. Sec. 10305. Broadening participation. Strategy
Sec. 10103. Biological and environmental re- Sec. 10306. Fundamental research.
Sec. 10611. National science and technology
search. Sec. 10307. Research infrastructure.
strategy.
Sec. 10104. Advanced scientific computing re- Sec. 10308. Directorate for science and engineer- Sec. 10612. Quadrennial science and technology
search program. ing solutions. review.
Sec. 10105. Fusion energy research. Sec. 10309. Administrative amendments.
Subtitle C—Energizing Technology Transfer
Sec. 10106. High energy physics program. TITLE IV—BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND
Sec. 10107. Nuclear physics program. Sec. 10621. Definitions.
DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 10108. Accelerator research and develop- PART 1—NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Sec. 10401. Findings.
ment. TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Sec. 10402. Definitions.
Sec. 10109. Isotope development and production Sec. 10623. National clean energy incubator
Sec. 10403. National Engineering Biology Re-
for research applications. program.
search and Development Initia-
Sec. 10110. Science laboratories infrastructure Sec. 10624. Clean energy technology university
tive.
program. prize competition.
Sec. 10111. Increased collaboration with teach- Sec. 10404. Initiative coordination.
Sec. 10405. Advisory committee. Sec. 10625. Clean energy technology transfer co-
ers and scientists. ordination.
Sec. 10112. High intensity laser research initia- Sec. 10406. External review of ethical, legal, en-
vironmental, safety, security, and PART 2—SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY
tive; Office of Science Emerging DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL LABORATORIES
Infectious Disease Computing Re- societal issues.
search Initiative; helium con- Sec. 10407. Agency activities. Sec. 10626. Lab partnering service pilot pro-
servation program; authorization Sec. 10408. Rule of construction. gram.
TITLE V—BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN Sec. 10627. Lab-embedded entrepreneurship pro-
of appropriations.

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Sec. 10113. State-owned enterprises prohibition. SCIENCE gram.
Sec. 10114. Determination of Budgetary Effects. Sec. 10628. Small business voucher program.
Subtitle A—STEM Opportunities Sec. 10629. Entrepreneurial leave program.
TITLE II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF Sec. 10501. Findings. Sec. 10630. National laboratory non-Federal em-
STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE Sec. 10502. Purposes. ployee outside employment au-
FUTURE ACT OF 2021 Sec. 10503. Federal science agency policies for thority.
Sec. 10201. Definitions. caregivers. Sec. 10631. Signature authority.

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PART 3—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TITLE IV—MEDICAL PRODUCT SUPPLY Sec. 30133. Review of Chinese companies on
MODERNIZATION CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS United States capital markets.
Sec. 10632. Office of technology transitions. Subtitle A—Medical Product Innovation, Sec. 30134. Report on the implications of
Sec. 10633. Management of demonstration Transparency, and Safety changes to cross-border payment
projects. and financial messaging systems.
Sec. 20401. National Centers of Excellence in
Sec. 10634. Streamlining prize competitions. Advanced and Continuous Phar- TITLE II—INVESTING IN ALLIANCES AND
Sec. 10635. Cost-share waiver extension. maceutical Manufacturing. PARTNERSHIPS
Sec. 10636. Special hiring authority for sci- Sec. 20402. Notification, nondistribution, and Subtitle A—Strategic and Diplomatic Matters
entific, engineering, and project recall of drugs. Sec. 30201. Appropriate committees of Congress
management personnel. Sec. 20403. Reporting requirement for drug defined.
Sec. 10637. Technology transfer reports and manufacturers. Sec. 30202. United States commitment and sup-
evaluation. Sec. 20404. Enhanced penalties for false infor- port for allies and partners in the
Subtitle D—Regional Innovation mation and records destruction. Indo-Pacific.
Subtitle B—Strengthening America’s Strategic Sec. 30203. Boosting Quad cooperation.
Sec. 10641. Regional Innovation Capacity.
National Stockpile Sec. 30204. Establishment of Quad Intra-Par-
Sec. 10642. Regional Clean Energy Innovation
Sec. 20411. Reimbursable transfers. liamentary Working Group.
Program. Sec. 30205. Statement of policy on cooperation
Sec. 10643. Critical technology and innovation Sec. 20412. Equipment maintenance.
Sec. 20413. Supply chain flexibility manufac- with ASEAN.
analytics program. Sec. 30206. Young Southeast Asian Leaders Ini-
turing pilot.
Subtitle E—Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Sec. 20414. GAO study on the feasibility and tiative.
Program Prohibition benefits of a user fee agreement. Sec. 30207. Sense of Congress on engagement
Sec. 10651. Malign foreign talent recruitment Sec. 20415. Grants for State strategic stockpiles. with G7 and G20 countries.
program prohibition. Sec. 20416. Action reporting. Sec. 30208. Enhancing the United States-Tai-
Sec. 20417. Improved, transparent processes. wan partnership.
Subtitle F—Microelectronics Research for Sec. 30209. Taiwan diplomatic review.
Energy Innovation Sec. 20418. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 30210. Taiwan Peace and Stability Act.
Sec. 10661. Definitions. DIVISION D—COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN
Sec. 30211. Taiwan International Solidarity
Sec. 10662. Findings. AFFAIRS
Act.
Sec. 10663. Microelectronics research program. Sec. 30000. Short title. Sec. 30212. Taiwan Fellowship Program.
Sec. 10664. Microelectronics science research Sec. 30001. Definitions. Sec. 30213. Increasing Department of State per-
centers. Sec. 30002. Findings. sonnel and resources devoted to
Sec. 10665. Miscellaneous other requirements. Sec. 30003. Statement of policy. the Indo-Pacific.
Sec. 30004. Sense of Congress. Sec. 30214. Report on bilateral efforts to address
DIVISION C—ENERGY AND COMMERCE Sec. 30005. Rules of construction. Chinese fentanyl trafficking.
TITLE I—COMMUNICATIONS AND TITLE I—INVESTING IN AMERICAN Sec. 30215. Facilitation of increased equity in-
TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS vestments under the Better Utili-
Sec. 20101. Appropriations for wireless supply Subtitle A—Science and Technology zation of Investments Leading to
chain innovation. Development Act of 2018.
Sec. 30101. Authorization to assist United States
Sec. 20102. Understanding cybersecurity of mo- Sec. 30216. Expanding investment by United
companies with global supply
bile networks. States International Development
chain diversification and manage-
Sec. 20103. Information and communication Finance Corporation for vaccine
ment.
technology strategy. manufacturing.
Sec. 30102. Report on national technology and
Sec. 20104. Open RAN outreach. Sec. 30217. Ensuring United States diplomatic
industrial base.
Sec. 20105. Future networks. posts align with American stra-
Subtitle B—Global Infrastructure and Energy tegic national security and eco-
Sec. 20106. NTIA policy and cybersecurity co- Development
ordination. nomic objectives.
Sec. 20107. American cybersecurity literacy. Sec. 30111. Appropriate committees of Congress Sec. 30218. Authorization of appropriations for
Sec. 20108. Communications security advisory defined. the Fulbright-Hays Program.
council. Sec. 30112. Sense of Congress on international Sec. 30219. Supporting independent media and
quality infrastructure investment countering disinformation.
Sec. 20109. Promoting United States wireless
standards. Sec. 30219A. Global Engagement Center.
leadership.
Sec. 30113. Supporting economic independence Sec. 30219B. Report on origins of the COVID–19
TITLE II—CONSUMER PROTECTION AND from the People’s Republic of pandemic.
COMMERCE China. Sec. 30219C. Extension of Asia Reassurance Ini-
Subtitle A—Supply Chain Resilience Sec. 30114. Strategy for advanced and reliable tiative Act of 2018.
Sec. 20201. Supply chain resilience and crisis re- energy infrastructure. Sec. 30219D. China Watcher Program.
sponse office. Sec. 30115. Report on the People’s Republic of Sec. 30219E. Liu Xiaobo Fund for Study of the
Sec. 20202. United states strategy to counter China’s investments in foreign en- Chinese Language.
threats to supply chains. ergy development. Sec. 30219F. Oversight of funds made available
Sec. 20203. Critical supply chain monitoring Subtitle C—Economic Diplomacy and through the American Rescue
program. Leadership Plan Act of 2021.
Sec. 30219G. Requirements relating to vaccine
Sec. 20204. Critical supply chain resilience pro- Sec. 30121. Findings on regional economic
branding.
gram. order.
Sec. 20205. Supply chain innovation and best Sec. 30122. Report on entrenching American Subtitle B—International Security Matters
practices. economic diplomacy in the Indo- Sec. 30221. Appropriate committees of Congress.
Sec. 20206. Program evaluation by the inspector Pacific. Sec. 30222. Additional funding for international
general of the department of com- Sec. 30123. Sense of Congress on the need to military education and training in
merce. bolster American leadership in the the Indo-Pacific.
Sec. 20207. Supply chain database and toolkit. Asia Pacific Economic Coopera- Sec. 30223. Statement of policy on maritime
Sec. 20208. Definitions. tion. freedom of operations in inter-
Sec. 30124. Strategy on deterrence of economic national waterways and airspace
Subtitle B—Strengthening Consumer
coercion. of the Indo-Pacific and on artifi-
Protections, Tourism, and Manufacturing
Sec. 30125. Sense of Congress on digital tech- cial land features in the South
Sec. 20211. National manufacturing advisory nology issues. China Sea.
council. Sec. 30126. Digital dialogue and cooperation. Sec. 30224. Report on capability development of
Sec. 20212. Availability of Travel Promotion Sec. 30127. Digital connectivity and cybersecu- Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
Fund for Brand USA. rity partnership. Sec. 30225. Statement of policy regarding the
Sec. 20213. Collection, verification, and disclo- Sec. 30128. Sense of Congress on ideological threat posed by the Chinese Com-
sure of information by online competition. munist Party to the North Atlan-
marketplaces to inform con- Subtitle D—Financial Diplomacy and tic Treaty Organization.

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sumers. Leadership Sec. 30226. Identification of PLA–supported in-
TITLE III—ENERGY stitutions.
Sec. 30131. Findings on Chinese financial in-
Sec. 20301. Strategic transformer reserve and re- dustrial policy. Subtitle C—Multilateral Strategies to Bolster
silience program. Sec. 30132. Report on importance of American American Power
Sec. 20302. Solar component manufacturing financial strength for global lead- Sec. 30231. Findings on multilateral engage-
supply chain assistance. ership. ment.

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Sec. 30232. Statement of policy on America’s PART 6—ARCTIC REGION Sec. 30319. Sense of Congress regarding censor-
multilateral engagement. Sec. 30285. Arctic diplomacy. ship of political speech.
Sec. 30233. Support for Americans at the United Sec. 30286. Statement of policy regarding ob- Sec. 30320. Report on manner and extent to
Nations. server status for Taiwan on the which the Government of China
Sec. 30234. Junior professional officers. Arctic Council. exploits Hong Kong to circumvent
Sec. 30235. Report on American employment in United States laws and protec-
PART 7—OCEANIA
international organizations. tions.
Sec. 30291. Statement of policy on United States Sec. 30321. Sense of Congress regarding annual
Subtitle D—Regional Strategies to Bolster
engagement in Oceania. Country Reports on Human
American Power Sec. 30292. Oceania strategic roadmap.
Sec. 30241. Statement of policy on cooperation Rights Practices.
Sec. 30293. Oceania Security Dialogue.
with allies and partners around Sec. 30322. Sense of Congress regarding press
Sec. 30294. Oceania Peace Corps partnerships.
the world. freedom in the People’s Republic
PART 8—PACIFIC ISLANDS of China.
PART 1—WESTERN HEMISPHERE Sec. 30295. Short title. Sec. 30323. United States Special Envoy for
Sec. 30242. Sense of Congress regarding United Sec. 30296. Findings. Xinjiang Province.
States-Canada relations. Sec. 30297. Statement of policy. Sec. 30324. China Censorship Monitor and Ac-
Sec. 30243. Sense of Congress regarding China’s Sec. 30298. Definition. tion Group.
arbitrary imprisonment of Cana- Sec. 30299. Authority to consolidate reports; Sec. 30325. Public disclosure on BIS licensing
dian citizens. form of reports. information.
Sec. 30244. Strategy to enhance cooperation Sec. 30299A. Diplomatic presence in the Pacific
TITLE IV—INVESTING IN OUR ECONOMIC
with Canada. Islands.
STATECRAFT
Sec. 30245. Strategy to strengthen economic Sec. 30299B. Coordination with regional allies
competitiveness, governance, and partners. Sec. 30401. Sense of Congress regarding the Peo-
human rights, and the rule of law Sec. 30299C. Climate resilient development in ple’s Republic of China’s indus-
in Latin America and the Carib- the Pacific Islands. trial policy.
bean. Sec. 30299D. International law enforcement Sec. 30402. Economic defense response teams.
Sec. 30246. Engagement in international organi- academy for the Pacific Islands. Sec. 30403. Countering overseas kleptocracy.
zations and the defense sector in Sec. 30299E. Security assistance for the Pacific Sec. 30404. Annual report on Chinese surveil-
Latin America and the Caribbean. Islands. lance companies.
Sec. 30247. Defense cooperation in Latin Amer- Sec. 30299F. Countering transnational crime. TITLE V—ENSURING STRATEGIC SECURITY
ica and the Caribbean. Sec. 30299G. Emergency preparedness initiative Sec. 30501. Cooperation on a strategic nuclear
Sec. 30248. Engagement with civil society in for the Pacific Islands. dialogue.
Latin America and the Caribbean Sec. 30299H. Peace Corps in the Pacific Islands. Sec. 30502. Report on United States efforts to
regarding accountability, human TITLE III—INVESTING IN OUR VALUES engage the People’s Republic of
rights, and the risks of pervasive Sec. 30301. Sense of Congress on the continued China on nuclear issues and bal-
surveillance technologies. violation of rights and freedoms of listic missile issues.
Sec. 30249. Caribbean energy initiative as alter- the people of Hong Kong. Sec. 30503. Countering the People’s Republic of
native to China’s Belt and Road Sec. 30302. Authorization of appropriations for China’s proliferation of ballistic
Initiative. promotion of democracy in Hong missiles and nuclear technology to
Sec. 30250. United States-Caribbean Resilience Kong. the Middle East.
Partnership. Sec. 30303. Hong Kong people’s freedom and TITLE VI—INVESTING IN A SUSTAINABLE
Sec. 30251. Countering China’s educational and choice. FUTURE
cultural diplomacy in Latin Amer- Sec. 30304. Export prohibition of munitions
ica. Sec. 30601. Ensuring national security and eco-
items to the Hong Kong police
Sec. 30252. Narcotics trafficking in Latin Amer- nomic priorities with the People’s
force.
ica and the Caribbean. Republic of China and other
Sec. 30305. Sense of Congress on treatment of
countries account for environ-
PART 2—TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONSHIPS Uyghurs and other ethnic minori-
mental issues and climate change.
Sec. 30255. Sense of Congress on transatlantic ties in the Xinjiang Uyghur Au-
Sec. 30602. Enhancing security considerations
relationships. tonomous Region.
Sec. 30306. Uyghur human rights protection. for global climate disruptions.
Sec. 30256. Strategy to enhance transatlantic Sec. 30603. Balancing accountability and co-
cooperation with respect to the Sec. 30307. Removal of members of the United
Nations Human Rights Council operation with China.
People’s Republic of China. Sec. 30604. Promoting responsible development
Sec. 30257. Enhancing transatlantic coopera- that commit human rights abuses.
Sec. 30308. Policy with respect to Tibet. alternatives to the People’s Re-
tion on promoting private sector public of China’s Belt and Road
finance. Sec. 30309. United States policy and inter-
national engagement on the suc- Initiative.
Sec. 30258. Report and briefing on cooperation Sec. 30605. Using climate diplomacy to better
between China and Iran and be- cession or reincarnation of the
Dalai Lama and religious freedom serve national security and eco-
tween China and Russia. nomic interests.
of Tibetan Buddhists.
PART 3—SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA Sec. 30310. Development and deployment of Sec. 30606. Driving a global climate change re-
Sec. 30261. Sense of Congress on South and internet freedom and Great Fire- silience strategy.
Central Asia. wall circumvention tools for the Sec. 30607. Addressing international climate
Sec. 30262. Strategy to enhance cooperation people of Hong Kong. change mitigation, adaptation,
with South and Central Asia. Sec. 30311. Authorization of appropriations for and security.
Sec. 30263. Indian Ocean region strategic re- protecting human rights in the Sec. 30608. Reducing the negative impacts from
view. People’s Republic of China. black carbon, methane, and high-
PART 4—AFRICA Sec. 30312. Modifications to and reauthoriza- GWP hydrofluorocarbons.
tion of sanctions with respect to Sec. 30609. Building United States economic
Sec. 30271. Assessment of political, economic, growth and technological innova-
and security activity of the Peo- human rights violations.
Sec. 30313. Sense of Congress condemning anti- tion through the Green Climate
ple’s Republic of China in Africa. Fund.
Sec. 30272. Increasing the competitiveness of the Asian racism and discrimination.
Sec. 30314. Annual reporting on censorship of Sec. 30610. Ensuring a whole-of-government re-
United States in Africa. sponse to climate action.
Sec. 30273. Digital security cooperation with re- free speech with respect to inter-
national abuses of human rights. Sec. 30611. Working with international partners
spect to Africa. to reduce deforestation.
Sec. 30315. Policy toward the XXIV Olympic
Sec. 30274. Support for Young African Leaders Sec. 30612. Controlling the export of electronic
Winter Games and the XIII
Initiative. waste to protect United States
Paralympic Winter Games.
Sec. 30275. Africa broadcasting networks. supply chains.
Sec. 30316. Review and controls on export of
Sec. 30276. Africa energy security and diver-
items with critical capabilities to DIVISION E—COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
sification.
enable human rights abuses. AND REFORM
PART 5—MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Sec. 30317. Sense of Congress on commercial ex-
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Sec. 30281. Strategy to counter Chinese influ- port control policy.
Program.
ence in, and access to, the Middle Sec. 30318. Imposition of sanctions with respect
Sec. 40102. AI in counterterrorism oversight en-
East and North Africa. to systematic rape, coercive abor-
hancement.
Sec. 30282. Sense of Congress on Middle East tion, forced sterilization, or invol-
and North Africa engagement. untary contraceptive implanta- DIVISION F—COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND
Sec. 30283. Sense of Congress on People’s Re- tion in the Xinjiang Uyghur Au- SECURITY
public of China-Iran relationship. tonomous Region. Sec. 50101. Homeland procurement reform.

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Sec. 50102. DHS software supply chain risk Sec. 70113. Enhancement of Seafood Import TITLE X—STUDIES AND REPORTS
management. Monitoring Program Automated Sec. 71001. Deep sea mining.
Sec. 50103. Department of Homeland Security Commercial Environment Message Sec. 71002. National Academies assessment of
Mentor-Protégé Program. Set. oceanic blue carbon.
Sec. 50104. Unmanned aerial security. Sec. 70114. Additional data requirements for
TITLE XI—MISCELLANEOUS
DIVISION G—COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL Seafood Import Monitoring Pro-
gram data collection. Sec. 71101. Law enforcement attache deploy-
SERVICES
Sec. 70115. Import audits. ment.
TITLE I—U.S. POLICY ON WORLD BANK Sec. 71102. Lacey Act amendments.
Sec. 70116. Availability of fisheries information.
GROUP AND ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Sec. 70117. Authority to hold fish products. Sec. 71103. Shark fin sales elimination.
LOANS TO CHINA Sec. 70118. Report on seafood import moni- DIVISION I—COMMITTEE ON THE
Sec. 60101. U.S. policy on World Bank Group toring. JUDICIARY
and Asian Development Bank Sec. 70119. Authorization of appropriations.
Loans to China. TITLE I—SUBCOMMITTEE ON COURTS, IN-
Subtitle B—Strengthening International Fish- TELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND THE
TITLE II—PROHIBITIONS OR CONDITIONS eries Management to Combat Human Traf- INTERNET
ON CERTAIN TRANSMITTALS OF FUNDS ficking
Sec. 80101. Basic Research.
Sec. 60201. Findings. Sec. 70121. Denial of port privileges. Sec. 80102. Collection of demographic informa-
Sec. 60202. Prohibitions or conditions on certain Sec. 70122. Identification and certification cri- tion for patent inventors.
transmittals of funds. teria. Sec. 80103. Stopping harmful offers on plat-
TITLE III—U.S. STOCK EXCHANGE TRAD- Sec. 70123. Illegal, unreported, or unregulated forms by screening against fakes
ING PROHIBITION FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE fishing defined. in e-commerce.
AUDITOR NON-INSPECTION YEARS Sec. 70124. Equivalent conservation measures.
Sec. 70125. Regulations. TITLE II—SUBCOMMITTEE ON ANTITRUST,
Sec. 60301. Trading prohibition for 2 consecu- COMMERCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
tive non-inspection years. Subtitle C—Maritime Awareness
Sec. 80201. Premerger notification filing fees.
TITLE IV—COMBATING WILDLIFE TRAF- Sec. 70131. Automatic identification system re-
Sec. 80202. Authorization of appropriations.
FICKING FINANCING AND PROCEEDS quirements.
TITLE III—IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS
STUDY ACT TITLE II—DRIFTNET MODERNIZATION
AND BYCATCH REDUCTION Sec. 80301. W visas.
Sec. 60401. Findings. Sec. 80302. Start-up entities; nonimmigrant en-
Sec. 60402. Study. Sec. 70201. Definition.
Sec. 70202. Findings and policy. trepreneurs and employees.
TITLE V—STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT Sec. 80303. Doctoral stem graduates.
Sec. 70203. Transition program.
FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE Sec. 80304. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 70204. Exception.
Sec. 60501. Study on Chinese support for Af- Sec. 70205. Fees. Sec. 80305. Rulemaking.
ghan illicit finance. TITLE III—MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH DIVISION J—COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
TITLE VI—U.S. POLICY ON MULTILATERAL AND RESPONSE AND LABOR
DEVELOPMENT BANK CO-FINANCING AR- Sec. 70301. Data collection and dissemination. TITLE I—NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP ACT
RANGEMENTS WITH CHINA’S INFRA- Sec. 70302. Stranding or entanglement response OF 2022
STRUCTURE BANK agreements. Sec. 90101. Short title.
Sec. 60601. U.S. policy on co-financing arrange- Sec. 70303. Unusual mortality event activity Sec. 90102. Effective date.
ments at the multilateral develop- funding. Sec. 90103. Amendment.
ment banks. Sec. 70304. Liability. Sec. 90104. Conforming amendments.
TITLE VII—CHINA FINANCIAL THREAT Sec. 70305. National Marine Mammal Tissue
TITLE II—ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
MITIGATION Bank and tissue analysis.
EDUCATION
Sec. 70306. Marine Mammal Rescue and Re-
Sec. 60701. China financial threat mitigation. Sec. 90201. Postsecondary stem pathways
sponse Grant Program and Rapid
TITLE VIII—SUPPORT FOR DEBT RELIEF Response Fund. grants.
FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Sec. 70307. Health MAP. Sec. 90202. Improving access to elementary and
Sec. 60801. Support for international initiatives Sec. 70308. Reports to Congress. secondary computer science edu-
to provide debt relief to devel- Sec. 70309. Authorization of appropriations. cation.
oping countries with Sec. 70310. Definitions. TITLE III—HIGHER EDUCATION
unsustainable levels of debt. Sec. 70311. Study on marine mammal mortality.
Sec. 90301. Reauthorization of international
TITLE IX—SECURING AMERICA’S TITLE IV—REAUTHORIZATION OF CORAL education programs under title VI
VACCINES FOR EMERGENCIES REEF CONSERVATION ACT OF 2000 of the Higher Education Act of
Sec. 60901. Short title. Sec. 70401. Reauthorization of Coral Reef Con- 1965.
Sec. 60902. Securing essential medical materials. servation Act of 2000. Sec. 90302. Confucius Institutes.
Sec. 60903. Investment in supply chain security. Sec. 70402. Modification to section 204 of the Sec. 90303. Sustaining the Truman Foundation
Coral Reef Conservation Act of and the Madison Foundation.
TITLE X—COVID–19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL
2000. Sec. 90304. Disclosures of foreign gifts and con-
SUPPLIES ENHANCEMENT
TITLE V—UNITED STATES CORAL REEF tracts at institutions of higher
Sec. 61001. Short title. education.
TASK FORCE
Sec. 61002. Determination on emergency sup-
Sec. 70501. Establishment. TITLE IV—IMPACT ACT
plies and other public health
emergencies. Sec. 70502. Duties. Sec. 90401. Telecommunications workforce
Sec. 61003. Exercise of title I authorities in rela- Sec. 70503. Membership. training grant program.
tion to contracts by State, local, Sec. 70504. Responsibilities of Federal agency DIVISION K—MATTERS RELATING TO
or Tribal governments. members. TRADE
Sec. 61004. Engagement with the private sector. Sec. 70505. Working groups.
Sec. 70506. Definitions. Sec. 100001. Short title.
Sec. 61005. Enhancement of supply chain pro-
TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT OF THE TITLE I—TRADE ADJUSTMENT
duction.
INTERIOR CORAL REEF AUTHORITIES ASSISTANCE
Sec. 61006. Enhanced reporting during COVID–
19 emergency. Sec. 70601. Coral reef conservation and restora- Sec. 101001. Short title.
Sec. 61007. Report on activities involving small tion assistance. Sec. 101002. Application of provisions relating
business. to trade adjustment assistance.
TITLE VII—SUSAN L. WILLIAMS NATIONAL
Sec. 61008. Definitions. CORAL REEF MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP Subtitle A—Trade Adjustment Assistance for
DIVISION H—COMMITTEE ON NATURAL Workers
Sec. 70701. Definitions.
RESOURCES Sec. 70702. Establishment of fellowship pro- Sec. 101101. Filing petitions.
TITLE I—ILLEGAL FISHING AND FORCED gram. Sec. 101102. Group eligibility requirements.
LABOR PREVENTION Sec. 70703. Fellowship awards. Sec. 101103. Application of determinations of
Sec. 70704. Authorization of appropriations. eligibility to workers employed by
Sec. 70101. Definitions.

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TITLE VIII—BUY AMERICAN SEAFOOD successors-in-interest.
Sec. 70102. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 101104. Provision of benefit information to
Subtitle A—Combating Human Trafficking Sec. 70801. Sense of Congress. workers.
Through Seafood Import Monitoring Sec. 70802. Caught in the USA.
Sec. 101105. Qualifying requirements for work-
Sec. 70111. Definitions. TITLE IX—INSULAR AFFAIRS ers.
Sec. 70112. Expansion of Seafood Import Moni- Sec. 70901. Ocean and Coastal Mapping Inte- Sec. 101106. Modification to trade readjustment
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Sec. 101107. Automatic extension of trade read- Sec. 102202. Requirement of provision by im- Sec. 107107. 9,11-Octadecadienoic acid.
justment allowances. porter of certification by importer Sec. 107108. Liquid galacto-oligosaccharides.
Sec. 101108. Employment and case management or other party. Sec. 107109. Beverage containing coconut
services. Sec. 102203. Clarification of authority for De- water.
Sec. 101109. Training. partment of Commerce regarding Sec. 107110. Animal feed additive containing
Sec. 101110. Job search, relocation, and child determinations of class or kind of guanidinoacetic acid.
care allowances. merchandise. Sec. 107111. Tungsten concentrate.
Sec. 101111. Agreements with States. Sec. 102204. Asset requirements applicable to Sec. 107112. Piperylene.
Sec. 101112. Reemployment trade adjustment as- nonresident importers. Sec. 107113. Normal paraffin M (alkanes C10–
sistance program. C14).
Sec. 101113. Extension of trade adjustment as- Subtitle D—Countering Currency
Undervaluation Sec. 107114. Neodymium (Nd) metal.
sistance to public agency workers. Sec. 107115. Praseodymium (Pr) metal.
Sec. 101114. Definitions. Sec. 102301. Investigation or review of currency Sec. 107116. Heavy rare earth metals, dyspro-
Sec. 101115. Subpoena power. undervaluation under counter- sium (Dy) metal and terbium (Tb)
Subtitle B—Trade Adjustment Assistance for vailing duty law. metal.
Firms Sec. 102302. Determination of benefit with re- Sec. 107117. Scandium crystal.
Sec. 101201. Petitions and determinations. spect to currency undervaluation. Sec. 107118. Hexafluorotitanic acid.
Sec. 101202. Approval of adjustment proposals. Subtitle E—Preventing Duty Evasion Sec. 107119. Silica gel cat litter with tray.
Sec. 101203. Technical assistance. Sec. 102401. Limitation on protest against deci- Sec. 107120. Dioxosilane spherical particles
Sec. 101204. Definitions. sions of U.S. Customs and Border (mean particle size 0.046–0.054
Sec. 101205. Plan for sustained outreach to po- mm).
Protection of claims of evasion of
tentially-eligible firms. Sec. 107121. Silica gel cat litter.
antidumping and countervailing
Subtitle C—Trade Adjustment Assistance for duty orders. Sec. 107122. Sulfuryl dichloride.
Communities and Community Colleges Sec. 102402. Procedures for investigating claims Sec. 107123. FS-10D acicular electroconductive
Sec. 101301. Trade adjustment assistance for of evasion of safeguard actions. tin oxide.
communities. Sec. 102403. Application of provisions relating Sec. 107124. Certain potassium fluoride.
Sec. 101302. Trade adjustment assistance for to certain proprietary informa- Sec. 107125. Other potassium fluoride.
community colleges and career tion. Sec. 107126. LiPF6.
training. Subtitle F—General Provisions Sec. 107127. LiPO2F2.
Subtitle D—Trade Adjustment Assistance for Sec. 107128. Ammonium fluoroborate.
Sec. 102501. Application to Canada and Mexico. Sec. 107129. Sodium tetrafluoroborate.
Farmers
Sec. 102502. Repeal of the Softwood Lumber Act Sec. 107130. Ferric chloride.
Sec. 101401. Definitions. of 2008.
Sec. 101402. Group eligibility requirements. Sec. 107131. Ferrous chloride.
Sec. 102503. Repeal of enforcement actions re- Sec. 107132. Cupric chloride dihydrate.
Sec. 101403. Benefit information to agricultural lating to cheese subject to an in-
commodity producers. Sec. 107133. Copper chloride anhydrous.
quota rate of duty. Sec. 107134. Manganese chloride anhydrous.
Sec. 101404. Qualifying requirements and bene-
Sec. 102504. Effective date. Sec. 107135. Manganese chloride tetrahydrate.
fits for agricultural commodity
producers. TITLE III—IMPORT SECURITY AND Sec. 107136. Reducing agent.
FAIRNESS ACT Sec. 107137. Manganese carbonate.
Subtitle E—Authorizations of Appropriations
and Other Matters Sec. 103001. Short title. Sec. 107138. Potassium tetraborate.
Sec. 103002. Additional exceptions to exemptions Sec. 107139. Potassium pentaborate.
Sec. 101501. Extension of trade adjustment as- Sec. 107140. Ammonium thiocyanate.
sistance program. for de minimis treatment under
the Tariff Act of 1930. Sec. 107141. Modified amine complex of boron
Sec. 101502. Applicability of trade adjustment
Sec. 103003. Additional administrative provi- trifluoride.
assistance provisions.
sions relating to de minimis treat- Sec. 107142. Trichlorosilane.
Subtitle F.—Health Care Tax Credit Sec. 107143. 1,3-Dichloropropene.
ment under the Tariff Act of 1930.
Sec. 101601. Permanent credit for health insur- Sec. 103004. Effective date. Sec. 107144. Hexafluoroisobutylene (HFIB).
ance costs. Sec. 107145. 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-
TITLE IV—NATIONAL CRITICAL
TITLE II—IMPROVEMENTS TO TRADE Tridecafluoro-8-iodooctane.
CAPABILITIES REVIEWS
REMEDIES LAWS Sec. 107146. Ethyl benzyl chloride.
Sec. 104001. National critical capabilities re- Sec. 107147. Perfluoroalkyl sulfonate.
Subtitle A—Successive Investigations views. Sec. 107148. D-Mannitol.
Sec. 102001. Establishment of special rules for
TITLE V—MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION Sec. 107149. 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
determination of material injury
OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREF- Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol.
in the case of successive anti-
ERENCES Sec. 107150. Phenyl isopropanol.
dumping and countervailing duty
Sec. 105001. Modification and extension of Gen- Sec. 107151. Hydroxytyrosol.
investigations.
eralized System of Preferences. Sec. 107152. 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene.
Sec. 102002. Initiation of successive anti-
Sec. 105002. United States International Trade Sec. 107153. Antioxidant for plastics and rub-
dumping and countervailing duty
Commission study. ber.
investigations.
Sec. 102003. Issuance of determinations with re- Sec. 107154. Toluhydroquinone (THQ).
TITLE VI—REAUTHORIZATION OF THE Sec. 107155. 1,1,1-Tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane.
spect to successive antidumping AMERICAN MANUFACTURING COMPETI- Sec. 107156. mPEG6-mesylate.
and countervailing duty inves- TIVENESS ACT OF 2016 AND OTHER MAT- Sec. 107157. Monoethylene glycol dimethyl
tigations. TERS ether.
Subtitle B—Responding to Market Distortions Sec. 106001. Reauthorization of american manu- Sec. 107158. Diethylene glycol dimethyl ether.
Sec. 102101. Addressing cross-border subsidies in facturing competitiveness act of Sec. 107159. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether.
countervailing duty investiga- 2016. Sec. 107160. Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl
tions. Sec. 106002. Limitation on duty suspensions or ether.
Sec. 102102. Modification of definition of ordi- reductions for finished goods. Sec. 107161. Glycol diether.
nary course of trade to specify Sec. 106003. Sense of Congress on United States Sec. 107162. Diglycidyl resorcinol ether.
that an insufficient quantity of commitment to the World Trade Sec. 107163. Allyl glycidyl ether.
foreign like products constitutes a Organization. Sec. 107164. Vinylcyclohexane monoxide.
situation outside the ordinary Sec. 106004. Authority of U.S. Customs and Sec. 107165. Technical grade of butyl glycidyl
course of trade. Border Protection to consolidate, ether.
Sec. 102103. Modification of adjustments to ex- modify, or reorganize Customs Sec. 107166. Aliphatic glycidyl ether.
port price and constructed export revenue functions. Sec. 107167. Diglycidyl ether of 1,4-butanediol.
price with respect to duty draw- Sec. 107168. Technical grade of the glycidyl
TITLE VII—TEMPORARY DUTY
back. ether of cyclohexane dimethanol.
SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS
Sec. 102104. Modification of determination of Sec. 107169. Glycidyl ester of neodecanoic acid.
constructed value to include dis- Sec. 107001. Reference.
Sec. 107170. Cumaldehyde.
tortions of costs that occur in for- Subtitle A—New Duty Suspensions and Sec. 107171. Cyprinal.
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Sec. 107172. Sodium o-formylbenzenesulfonate.
Sec. 102105. Special rules for calculation of cost Sec. 107101. Shelled pine nuts. Sec. 107173. Acetylacetone.
of production and constructed Sec. 107102. Licorice extract. Sec. 107174. Acetyl propionyl.
value to address distorted costs. Sec. 107103. Refined Carrageenan. Sec. 107175. Alpha ionone.
Subtitle C—Preventing Circumvention Sec. 107104. Irish dairy chocolate crumb. Sec. 107176. 2,3,4,5 Tetramethylcyclopent-2-
Sec. 102201. Modification of requirements in cir- Sec. 107105. Pepperoncini, preserved in vinegar. enone.
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Sec. 107178. L-Carvone. Sec. 107257. TFMB. Sec. 107329. n-Octyltriethoxysilane.
Sec. 107179. Benzoin. Sec. 107258. S-N-Alkyl-anilin. Sec. 107330. Dimethylbis(s-butylamino)silane.
Sec. 107180. Methyl cyclopentenolone. Sec. 107259. p-Cresidine. Sec. 107331. Aqueous solution of potassium
Sec. 107181. 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,5- Sec. 107260. Iminodiacetic acid. methyl siliconate.
dibenzoylbenzene. Sec. 107261. 11 Aminoundecanoic acid. Sec. 107332. Octyltrimethoxysilane.
Sec. 107182. Difluorobenzophenone (DFBP). Sec. 107262. L-Orinithine L-aspartate. Sec. 107333. Octlytriethoxysilane.
Sec. 107183. PTMI. Sec. 107263. Iron sodium DTPA. Sec. 107334. Methyltris(sec-butylamino)silane.
Sec. 107184. Metrafenone. Sec. 107264. Iron glycinate complex. Sec. 107335. Methyltris
Sec. 107185. Hexachloroacetone. Sec. 107265. Copper glycinate complex. (methylethylketoximino)silane
Sec. 107186. Fire suppression agent. Sec. 107266. Zinc glycinate complex. (MOS).
Sec. 107187. D(+)-10-Camphor sulfonic acid. Sec. 107267. Manganese glycinate complex. Sec. 107336. Heptamethyltrisiloxane.
Sec. 107188. Benzyl acetate. Sec. 107268. Iron sodium EDDHA. Sec. 107337. Tetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 107189. Propylene glycol diacetate. Sec. 107269. DMF-DMA. Sec. 107338. Dimethylchlorosilane.
Sec. 107190. Isopropenyl acetate. Sec. 107270. Mixtures of DMSO and tetrabutyl Sec. 107339. Dichloromethylsilane.
Sec. 107191. Diacetin. ammonium fluoride. Sec. 107340. Tris(TFP)-methylcyclo-trisiloxane
Sec. 107192. Cocoamine. Sec. 107271. Betaine. DR.
Sec. 107193. Caprylic acid 98%. Sec. 107272. Prolonium chloride in aqueous so- Sec. 107341. Tetravinyltetramethyl
Sec. 107194. Fine zinc myristate powder. lution. cyclotetrasiloxane.
Sec. 107195. Fine magnesium myristate powder. Sec. 107273. N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Sec. 107342. Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 107196. Dipentaerythrityl Sec. 107274. N,N-Dimethylformamide. Sec. 107343. Input for plant protection agent.
hexahydroxystearate/ Sec. 107275. DAAM. Sec. 107344. Strawberry furanone.
hexastearate/hexarosinate. Sec. 107276. L-Alanyl L-glutamine. Sec. 107345. Emamectin benzoate.
Sec. 107197. Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate. Sec. 107277. Granular acrylamido-tert-butyl sul- Sec. 107346. Gibberellic acid.
Sec. 107198. Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate. fonic acid (ATBS). Sec. 107347. Rose oxide.
Sec. 107199. Isononyl isononate. Sec. 107278. Glycyl-L-glutamine hydrate. Sec. 107348. Vinylene carbonate.
Sec. 107200. Acetyl chloride. Sec. 107279. Noviflumuron. Sec. 107349. Kasugamycin technical.
Sec. 107201. Potassium sorbate. Sec. 107280. Propanil technical. Sec. 107350. 2H-Cyclododeca[b]pyran.
Sec. 107202. Vinyl chloroformate. Sec. 107281. Hexaflumuron. Sec. 107351. Bixafen.
Sec. 107203. Permethrin. Sec. 107282. Stabilizer for plastics and rubber. Sec. 107352. Fluxapyroxad.
Sec. 107204. Sodium benzoate. Sec. 107283. 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3- Sec. 107353. 3,5 Dimethylpyrazole.
Sec. 107205. Benzoic acid, flake. dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 107354. Pyraclonil.
Sec. 107206. Diethylene glycol dibenzoate. Sec. 107284. Glycyl-L-tyrosine dihydrate. Sec. 107355. Imidazolidinyl urea.
Sec. 107207. Methyl benzoate. Sec. 107285. L-Alanyl-L-tyrosine. Sec. 107356. Allantoin.
Sec. 107208. M-Nitrobenzoic acid sodium salt. Sec. 107286. Enzalutamide ITS-2. Sec. 107357. Emulsifiable concentrate of
Sec. 107209. p-Nitrobenzoic acid. Sec. 107287. 4-Bromo-2-fluoro-N- Imazalil fungicide.
Sec. 107210. 4-tert Butylbenzoic acid. methylbenzamide. Sec. 107358. Technical cyazofamid fungicide.
Sec. 107211. Sodium adipate. Sec. 107288. N-Boc-1- Sec. 107359. Imazalil sulfate.
Sec. 107212. Dimethyl sebacate (DMS). aminocyclobutanecarboxylic acid. Sec. 107360. 1,2-Dimethylimidazole.
Sec. 107213. Dodecanedioic acid. Sec. 107289. N′-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-3-hy- Sec. 107361. 2-Methylimidazole flakes.
Sec. 107214. Polyhydroxystearic acid of low acid droxy-2-naphthohydrazide (BMH) Sec. 107362. Diazolidinyl urea.
value. (oil treated). Sec. 107363. 1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidin-2-one
Sec. 107215. Undecanedioic acid. Sec. 107290. Guanidine sulfamate. (AEEU).
Sec. 107216. Hexadecanedioic acid. Sec. 107291. Liquid, blocked cycloaliphatic Sec. 107364. Zinc pyrithione.
Sec. 107217. Tetradecanedioic acid. diamine used as crosslinker for Sec. 107365. Technical Pyriofenone fungicide.
Sec. 107218. Pentadecanedioic acid. polyisocyanate resins. Sec. 107366. Picoxystrobin.
Sec. 107219. Tridecanedioic acid. Sec. 107292. 3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile. Sec. 107367. Triclopyr BEE.
Sec. 107220. Methyl 1-(methoxycar- Sec. 107293. 2-Amino-5-cyano-N,3- Sec. 107368. Imazapyr.
bonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 107369. Tetraniliprole.
(CPDM). Sec. 107294. TFMPA. Sec. 107370. Cyantraniliprole.
Sec. 107221. Calcium HHPA. Sec. 107295. Dimethyl 2,2′-Azobisisobutyrate. Sec. 107371. Chlorantraniliprole.
Sec. 107222. Diethyl phthalate. Sec. 107296. Antioxidant/metal deactivator. Sec. 107372. Chlorpyrifos.
Sec. 107223. Ammonium lactate. Sec. 107297. Benzyl carbazate. Sec. 107373. Technical Cyclaniliprole insecti-
Sec. 107224. Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3- Sec. 107298. Benzene-1,3-dicarbohydrazide. cide.
tricarboxylate. Sec. 107299. Input for resins, coatings, and Sec. 107374. Regorafenib.
Sec. 107225. Diisostearyl malate. other products. Sec. 107375. N-Butyl-TAD.
Sec. 107226. Salicylic acid. Sec. 107300. Aldicarb. Sec. 107376. Hindered amine light stabilizer and
Sec. 107227. Hexyl salicylate. Sec. 107301. Flubendiamide. phenolic antioxidant.
Sec. 107228. Alpha-ketogluteric acid. Sec. 107302. Benzobicyclon. Sec. 107377. 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO.
Sec. 107229. MCPB herbicide. Sec. 107303. Diphenylsulfone (DPS). Sec. 107378. 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-ol
Sec. 107230. 2,4-D Butoxyethylester. Sec. 107304. Phenolic antioxidant. (TMP).
Sec. 107231. 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid. Sec. 107305. Phenolic antioxidant and heat sta- Sec. 107379. 5-Bromo-2-(3-chloropyridin-2-
Sec. 107232. Diglycolic acid 98%. bilizer. yl)pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid.
Sec. 107233. Tri-iso-butyl phosphate (TiBP). Sec. 107306. Phenylchlorothioformate (PTCFM). Sec. 107380. 2-Chloro-5-
Sec. 107234. Trimethylphosphite. Sec. 107307. Methylene bis thiocyanate. (trifluoromethyl)pyridine.
Sec. 107235. Organic phosphite. Sec. 107308. Oxamyl. Sec. 107381. Picarbutrox.
Sec. 107236. Diethyl sulfate. Sec. 107309. L-Cystine. Sec. 107382. 5-amino-3-(trifluromethyl)
Sec. 107237. Diethyl carbonate. Sec. 107310. L-Cysteine. picolinonitrile (T3630).
Sec. 107238. Ethyl methyl carbonate. Sec. 107311. N,N′-Bis-L-alanyl-L-cystine. Sec. 107383. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Sec. 107239. Tetradecoxycarbonyloxy tetradecyl Sec. 107312. Lubricant additive. Sec. 107384. Ipflufenoquin.
carbonate. Sec. 107313. Sodium benzenesulfinate. Sec. 107385. THQ.
Sec. 107240. Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate. Sec. 107314. Thio-ether based co-stabilizer for Sec. 107386. Pyrithiobac sodium.
Sec. 107241. Tetraethyl silicate. plastics. Sec. 107387. Larotrectinib sulfate.
Sec. 107242. tert-Octylamine. Sec. 107315. L-Cysteine hydrate hydrochloride. Sec. 107388. Ibrutinib.
Sec. 107243. Octadecylamine. Sec. 107316. Dimercaprol. Sec. 107389. Orthosulfamuron.
Sec. 107244. N′-(3-Aminopropyl)-N′- Sec. 107317. Monoammonium salt of glyphosate. Sec. 107390. 5-Bromopyrimidine.
dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine. Sec. 107318. THPC. Sec. 107391. Butylthion.
Sec. 107245. 1,10-Diaminodecane. Sec. 107319. Flame retardant for textiles. Sec. 107392. P-1062.
Sec. 107246. 1,5-Pentanediamine. Sec. 107320. Glyphosate. Sec. 107393. Carfentrazone Technical.
Sec. 107247. Dicyclohexylamine. Sec. 107321. Ethephon. Sec. 107394. UV absorber 928.
Sec. 107248. Amantadine hydrochloride 99%. Sec. 107322. Benzene phosphinic acid. Sec. 107395. UV absorber for industrial coat-
Sec. 107249. N,N-Dimethylaniline. Sec. 107323. HEDP. ings.

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Sec. 107250. Paranitroaniline (PNA). Sec. 107324. Trimethylchlorosilane. Sec. 107396. Uniconazole-P.
Sec. 107251. Dicloran. Sec. 107325. Chloro-(chloromethyl)- Sec. 107397. VcMMAE.
Sec. 107252. N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine. dimethylsilane. Sec. 107398. UVA 360.
Sec. 107253. Pendimethalin technical. Sec. 107326. Silicone for electronics cleaners. Sec. 107399. Trofinetide.
Sec. 107254. Benzyldimethylamine. Sec. 107327. Silicon carrier fluid for active lo- Sec. 107400. Flurazole.
Sec. 107255. Diphenyl diphenylene diamine. tions, creams. Sec. 107401. Oxathiapiprolin.
Sec. 107256. Curative for epoxy resin systems. Sec. 107328. Vinyltrimethoxysilane. Sec. 107402. Certain antimicrobial.

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Sec. 107403. Rubber accelerator. Sec. 107484. Vat Green 1 dye. Sec. 107562. Sodium polycarboxylate, aqueous
Sec. 107404. 2-Amino benzothiazole. Sec. 107485. Vat Green 3. solution.
Sec. 107405. Technical Isofetamid fungicide. Sec. 107486. Vat Blue 6 dye. Sec. 107563. Aqueous emulsion of a mixture of
Sec. 107406. Clomazone Technical. Sec. 107487. Vat Blue 20 dye. amine soaps and miscellaneous
Sec. 107407. NEM salt. Sec. 107488. Vat Violet 1. other additives.
Sec. 107408. AMTC wet cake. Sec. 107489. Vat Brown 1 dye. Sec. 107564. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture of
Sec. 107409. Photoinitiator 369. Sec. 107490. Vat Black 16 dye. fatty amine and amide soaps and
Sec. 107410. Isatoic anhydride. Sec. 107491. Vat Black 25. miscellaneous other additives.
Sec. 107411. Oclacitinib maleate. Sec. 107492. Vat Black 27. Sec. 107565. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture of
Sec. 107412. Thiencarbazone-methyl. Sec. 107493. Reactive Yellow 145. fatty amine and amide soaps and
Sec. 107413. Penoxsulam technical herbicide. Sec. 107494. Reactive Red 195. miscellaneous other additives.
Sec. 107414. Ethyl 2-sulfamoylbenzoate. Sec. 107495. Reactive Blue 49. Sec. 107566. Photographic gelatin.
Sec. 107415. Sulfosulfuron. Sec. 107496. Reactive Blue 72. Sec. 107567. Ice fountains (class 1.4G).
Sec. 107416. Pyrimisulfan. Sec. 107497. Reactive Yellow 95 powder. Sec. 107568. Magic candles containing magne-
Sec. 107417. Purified steviol glycoside, Sec. 107498. Reactive Red 245. sium powder.
rebaudioside A. Sec. 107499. Reactive Brown 11. Sec. 107569. Party snappers (Class 1.4G).
Sec. 107418. Glucosylated steviol glycosides. Sec. 107500. Mixtures of Reactive Black 5 (Na) Sec. 107570. Fenpyroximate 5SC.
Sec. 107419. Hydroxypropyl gamma (FKP), Reactive Scarlet F01–0439, Sec. 107571. Pyrifluquinazon 20SC.
cyclodextrin. and Reactive Orange 131. Sec. 107572. Imidacloprid and Muscalure formu-
Sec. 107420. Hydroxypropylated beta Sec. 107501. Reactive Yellow F98–0159. lations.
cyclodextrin. Sec. 107502. Dye mixtures of Reactive Orange Sec. 107573. Formulations of acephate and
Sec. 107421. Methyl beta cyclodextrin. 131 and Reactive Scarlet F07–0522. bifenthrin.
Sec. 107422. 2′-Fucosyllactose. Sec. 107503. Reactive Black 31. Sec. 107574. Fipronil.
Sec. 107423. Ascorbyl glucoside. Sec. 107504. Reactive Red 120. Sec. 107575. Aluminum phosphide.
Sec. 107424. Dimethylamine borane (DMAB). Sec. 107505. Reactive Blue 5. Sec. 107576. Magnaphos formulations.
Sec. 107425. Elderberry extract concentrate. Sec. 107506. Reactive Orange 13. Sec. 107577. Formulated oxamyl.
Sec. 107426. Disperse Yellow 241. Sec. 107507. Reactive Orange 12. Sec. 107578. Formulated fungicides.
Sec. 107427. Disperse Orange. Sec. 107508. Pigment Red 177. Sec. 107579. Certain fungicides.
Sec. 107428. Mixtures of Disperse Yellow Sec. 107509. Pigment Yellow 110. Sec. 107580. Prothioconazole, Fluopyram, and
FD11843 and acetic acid. Sec. 107510. Pigment Yellow 147. Trifloxystrobin fungicides.
Sec. 107429. Disperse Blue 54. Sec. 107511. Pigment Orange 64. Sec. 107581. Prothioconazole, Metalaxyl, and
Sec. 107430. Mixtures of several disperse dyes. Sec. 107512. Pigment Blue 29. Tebuconazole fungicides.
Sec. 107431. Mixtures of 4 disperse blue dyes. Sec. 107513. Pigment Violet 15. Sec. 107582. Mancozeb and Chlorothalonil for-
Sec. 107432. Mixtures of 4 dyes. Sec. 107514. Pigment Blue 14. mulations.
Sec. 107433. Disperse Red 86. Sec. 107515. Solvent Blue 97. Sec. 107583. Mixtures of Picarbutrox and appli-
Sec. 107434. Disperse Violet 1. Sec. 107516. Solvent Green 5. cation adjuvants.
Sec. 107435. Disperse Blue 60. Sec. 107517. Solvent Yellow 98. Sec. 107584. Mixtures of Tetraconazole and ap-
Sec. 107436. Mixtures of Disperse Orange 29, Sec. 107518. Solvent Green 7. plication adjuvants.
Sec. 107519. Solvent Red 195. Sec. 107585. Mancozeb and Azoxystrobin formu-
Disperse Red 167:1, and Disperse
Sec. 107520. Solvent Orange 115. lations.
Blue 56.
Sec. 107521. Specialty dyes. Sec. 107586. Mixtures of Cymoxanil and fumed
Sec. 107437. Disperse Yellow 54.
Sec. 107522. Solvent Green 3. dioxosilane.
Sec. 107438. Acid Violet 48.
Sec. 107523. Solvent Blue 36. Sec. 107587. Microthiol formulations.
Sec. 107439. Acid Blue 280.
Sec. 107524. Mixtures of Solvent Green 3. Sec. 107588. Formulations of thiencarbazone-
Sec. 107440. Acid Brown 282.
Sec. 107525. Solvent Red 52. methyl, Iodosulfuron-methyl-so-
Sec. 107441. Acid Red 131. Sec. 107526. Solvent Red 149. dium, and dicamba.
Sec. 107442. Acid Red 249. Sec. 107527. Solvent Red 207. Sec. 107589. Thiencarbazone-methyl,
Sec. 107443. Acid Yellow 236. Sec. 107528. Solvent Violet 14. Isoxadifenethyl, and Tembotrione
Sec. 107444. Acid Red 407. Sec. 107529. Solvent Yellow 179. herbicides.
Sec. 107445. Acid Yellow 220. Sec. 107530. Solvent Yellow 131. Sec. 107590. Herbicides used on grasses.
Sec. 107446. Acid Yellow 232. Sec. 107531. Hogen Blue XB-20. Sec. 107591. Thiencarbazone-methyl,
Sec. 107447. Acid Yellow 235. Sec. 107532. Solvent Yellow 104. Isoxaflutole, and Cyprosulfamide
Sec. 107448. Acid Yellow 151. Sec. 107533. Combination of Fluorescent herbicides.
Sec. 107449. Acid Violet 43. Brighteners 367 and 371. Sec. 107592. Thiencarbazone-methyl and
Sec. 107450. Acid Black 52. Sec. 107534. Fluorescent Brightener CBS-X. Iodosulfuron-methylsodium herbi-
Sec. 107451. Acid Black 2. Sec. 107535. Optical Brightener SWN. cides.
Sec. 107452. Acid Green 25. Sec. 107536. C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 199:1. Sec. 107593. Thiencarbazone-methyl and
Sec. 107453. Basic Brown 23. Sec. 107537. Fluorescent Brightener 368. Mefenpyr-diethyl herbicides.
Sec. 107454. Basic Violet 11:1 rhodamine dye. Sec. 107538. 1,4-Bis(2-cyanostyryl)benzene. Sec. 107594. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 107455. Basic Yellow 37. Sec. 107539. Certain manufacturing inputs. Tribenuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 107456. Basic Violet 3. Sec. 107540. Cerium sulfide pigments. Sec. 107595. Tribenuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 107457. Direct Orange 118. Sec. 107541. Matte pearlescent pigments. Sec. 107596. Chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-
Sec. 107458. Direct Blue 86. Sec. 107542. Angle-dependent interference pig- methyl formulations.
Sec. 107459. Direct Blue 199. ments. Sec. 107597. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 107460. Direct Black 168. Sec. 107543. Inorganic Lumilux. Fluroxypyr formulations.
Sec. 107461. Direct Red 227. Sec. 107544. Ribbon/Matrix Resin. Sec. 107598. Aciflurofen formulations.
Sec. 107462. Direct Yellow 107. Sec. 107545. Bonding agent 2005. Sec. 107599. S-Metolachlor and Mestrione herbi-
Sec. 107463. Direct Green 26. Sec. 107546. Fluoropolymer resin. cides.
Sec. 107464. Direct Yellow 11. Sec. 107547. Zirconium 12 paint drier. Sec. 107600. Metribuzin formulations.
Sec. 107465. Direct Orange 15. Sec. 107548. Zirconium 24 paint drier. Sec. 107601. Pendimethaline and Metribuzine
Sec. 107466. Direct Brown 44. Sec. 107549. Drier accelerators. formulations.
Sec. 107467. Direct Red 81. Sec. 107550. Lemon oil. Sec. 107602. Formulations of S-Metolachlor and
Sec. 107468. Direct Yellow 142. Sec. 107551. Sulfonic acids, C14–17-sec-alkane, Metribuzin.
Sec. 107469. Direct Red 80. sodium salt. Sec. 107603. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 107470. Direct Red 16. Sec. 107552. Potassium ethyl octylphosphonate. Tribenuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 107471. Direct Red 254. Sec. 107553. Intermediate in the production of Sec. 107604. Metsulfuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 107472. Colorant. industrial lubricants. Sec. 107605. Chlorimuron-ethyl formulations.
Sec. 107473. Direct Yellow 34. Sec. 107554. Polyether dispersant. Sec. 107606. Mixtures of Bromoxynil octanoate
Sec. 107474. Vat Orange 2 dye powder. Sec. 107555. D-Glucopyranose. and Bromoxynil heptanoate.
Sec. 107475. Vat Violet 13 dye. Sec. 107556. 2-Dodecoxy-6- Sec. 107607. Sulfometuron-methyl and
Sec. 107476. Vat Brown 3 dye. (hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol. Metsulfuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 107477. Vat Red 10 dye powder. Sec. 107557. Mixtures of certain C12–14-alkyl Sec. 107608. Chlorimuron-ethyl and Tribenuron-

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Sec. 107478. Vat Brown 57 dye. ethers. methyl formulations.
Sec. 107479. Vat Red 31 dye powder. Sec. 107558. Manufacturing chemical. Sec. 107609. Formulations containing
Sec. 107480. Dye mixtures of Vat Brown 3 and Sec. 107559. Nonionic surfactant. Tiafenacil.
Vat Black 27. Sec. 107560. Chemical used in textile manufac- Sec. 107610. Diuron 80.
Sec. 107481. Vat Red 13. turing. Sec. 107611. Flazasulfuron herbicides.
Sec. 107482. Vat Yellow 2 dye powder. Sec. 107561. Ethoxylated tristyrylphenol phos- Sec. 107612. Thifensulfuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 107483. Vat Yellow 33 dye. phate potassium salt. tions.

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Sec. 107613. Herbicide for farm and ranch use. Sec. 107667. Flame retardants. Sec. 107722. Short heart-shaped nylon 6 fibers.
Sec. 107614. Propanil formulations. Sec. 107668. Preparations based on acetyl Sec. 107723. PA510 polymer compounds.
Sec. 107615. Thifensulfuron formulations. hexapeptide-8 and pentapeptide- Sec. 107724. MXD6 polymer compounds.
Sec. 107616. Tolpyralate and Nicosulfuron her- 18. Sec. 107725. PA10T polymer compounds.
bicides. Sec. 107669. Lithium silicon oxide. Sec. 107726. PA10T/10I polymer compounds.
Sec. 107617. Mixtures of magnesium salts and Sec. 107670. Branched olefin from propylene po- Sec. 107727. Polyurethane aqueous resins.
application adjuvants. lymerization. Sec. 107728. Aqueous resin.
Sec. 107618. Nisin formulations. Sec. 107671. Polypropylene pellets. Sec. 107729. Aliphatic polyisocyanate.
Sec. 107619. Certain fixatives. Sec. 107672. Propylene-ethylene copolymer. Sec. 107730. IPDI and HDI based aliphatic
Sec. 107620. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 107673. Ethylene-propylene copolymers. polyisocyanate.
provers containing poly(ethylene- Sec. 107674. Benzene alkylated with poly- Sec. 107731. HDI/Trimethylol hexyllactone
co-ethenyl acetate). propylene. crosspolymer micro-spheres.
Sec. 107621. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 107675. Chlorinated polyolefin. Sec. 107732. HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone
provers containing fumarate vinyl Sec. 107676. Adsorbent resin. crosspolymer micro-spheres.
acetate co-polymer. Sec. 107677. Vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl acry- Sec. 107733. Aromatic isocyanate prepolymer.
Sec. 107622. Crude oil additives: cold flow im- late copolymer. Sec. 107734. Blocked polyisocyanate containing
provers containing fumarate vinyl Sec. 107678. Vinyl chloride ethylene copolymer solvent.
acetate copolymer. with hydrophic properties. Sec. 107735. Polyisocyanate adduct for powder
Sec. 107623. Pour point depressants. Sec. 107679. Fluids with boiling points above 170 coatings.
Sec. 107624. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- °C. Sec. 107736. Blocked polyisocyanate for use in
provers containing poly (ethylene- Sec. 107680. Formulations of functionalized can and coil applications.
co-ethenyl acetate and vinyl 2- perfluoropolyether. Sec. 107737. Polydimethylsiloxane.
ethyl hexanoate). Sec. 107681. Perfluoropolyether-urethane acry- Sec. 107738. Silicone resins.
Sec. 107625. Poly(isobutylene) hydroformylation late. Sec. 107739. Methoxyfunctional methyl-phenyl
products. Sec. 107682. PVDF homopolymer/PVDF/CTFE polysiloxane.
Sec. 107626. Input for rubber products. copolymer mixtures. Sec. 107740. Hydrogenpolysiloxane.
Sec. 107627. Mixtures of oligomers as general Sec. 107683. Chemically modified PVDF. Sec. 107741. Methyl silicone resins.
antioxidants for rubber tires. Sec. 107684. Fluoropolymer, fluoroethylene- Sec. 107742. Epoxy functional
Sec. 107628. Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanato-1,3,5- alkyl vinylether alternative co- polydimethylsiloxane.
tris(1-methylethyl)-, polymers. Sec. 107743. Polymethylhydrogensiloxane.
homopolymer. Sec. 107685. Copolymer of vinyl acetate and Sec. 107744. Vinyl terminated siloxanes.
Sec. 107629. Aromatic amine antioxidants. higher vinyl esters. Sec. 107745. Silicone hybrid resin (solvent free).
Sec. 107630. Antioxidant blends. Sec. 107686. Food-grade vinyl acetate copoly- Sec. 107746. Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene
Sec. 107631. Antioxidant blends to protect poly- mer. resin.
mers. Sec. 107687. Vinyl chloride ethylene with en- Sec. 107747. Water dispersable HDI based
Sec. 107632. Synthetic hydrotalcite coated with hanced properties. polyisocyanate.
fatty acid and magnesium stea- Sec. 107688. Vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer Sec. 107748. Cyanate ester resins for high-end
rate. with enhanced properties. electronic, aerospace, and indus-
Sec. 107633. Silica scorch retarders and polym- Sec. 107689. Food-grade polyvinyl acetate trial applications.
erization inhibitors. homopolymers. Sec. 107749. Polyethyleneimine, component used
Sec. 107634. Synthetic hydrotalcite. Sec. 107690. Acrylic acid/vinylsulphonate ran- in manufacturing medical devices.
Sec. 107635. Light stabilizers for construction
dom copolymers. Sec. 107750. Polyhexanide.
products.
Sec. 107691. Poly(methyl methacrylate) micro- Sec. 107751. Ethylene-norbornene copolymer.
Sec. 107636. Light stabilizer for plastics.
spheres. Sec. 107752. Cellulose powder.
Sec. 107637. Preparations of bis(2,4–
Sec. 107692. Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer Sec. 107753. Polymaltotriose.
dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide 50 per-
microspheres. Sec. 107754. Chitosan.
cent paste.
Sec. 107693. Styrene acrylate copolymer with Sec. 107755. Plastic drinking straws.
Sec. 107638. Distilled tall oils.
enhanced properties. Sec. 107756. Garden hoses.
Sec. 107639. Pyridine, alkyl derivatives.
Sec. 107640. Polyisocyanate crosslinking agents. Sec. 107694. Copolymer for dental use. Sec. 107757. Plastic fittings of perfluoroalkoxy.
Sec. 107641. Bonding agent mixtures. Sec. 107695. Vinyl phosphonic acid, acrylic acid Sec. 107758. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
Sec. 107642. Liquid, chemically modified amine copolymer, 20 percent solution in sheeting.
complex of boron trifluoride. water. Sec. 107759. Biaxially oriented dielectric poly-
Sec. 107643. Phthalocyanine derivative. Sec. 107696. Polyacrylate 33. propylene film.
Sec. 107644. Mixtures of Cocamidopropyl beta- Sec. 107697. AA/AMPS copolymer. Sec. 107760. Biaxially oriented polypropylene
ine, glycol distearate, Laureth-4, Sec. 107698. Flocculant dry polyacrylamides. (BOPP) capacitor-grade film.
and water. Sec. 107699. Sorbitol, propylene oxide, ethylene Sec. 107761. Polyester capacitor-grade film.
Sec. 107645. Mixtures of tall oil mono-, di-, and oxide polymer. Sec. 107762. Acid form membranes.
triglycerides. Sec. 107700. Trimethoxysilylpropylcarbamate- Sec. 107763. Melamine resin foam.
Sec. 107646. Tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amines. terminated polyether. Sec. 107764. Infant bathtubs and basins, of
Sec. 107647. Additive mixtures for metalworking Sec. 107701. Dimethoxy(methyl)silylmethylcar- plastics.
fluids. bamate-terminated polyether. Sec. 107765. Boxes, cases, crates, and similar ar-
Sec. 107648. Naphthenic acids. Sec. 107702. Curing agent is used in two- or ticles of plastics.
Sec. 107649. Hydroxytyrosol powders. three-parts epoxy systems. Sec. 107766. Nozzles, black, of polypropylene.
Sec. 107650. Secondary alcohol ethoxylates. Sec. 107703. Polyethylene glycol 450. Sec. 107767. Tip/cap combinations of poly-
Sec. 107651. Ethylene glycol dimerate. Sec. 107704. Medicinal intermediate for inves- ethylene.
Sec. 107652. Two-part liquid silicone kits. tigational use. Sec. 107768. Bottles made of LDPE.
Sec. 107653. Hydrophobic precipitated silica. Sec. 107705. Aqueous solutions of carboxylic Sec. 107769. Plastic nasal irrigator caps for neti
Sec. 107654. Silane, trimethoxyoctyl-, hydrolysis acid-copolymer-salt in water. pots.
products. Sec. 107706. Aqueous solutions of a modified Sec. 107770. Toy character bottle toppers.
Sec. 107655. 1,1,1-Trimethyl-N- polymer bearing hydrophilic and Sec. 107771. Melamine platters, other than those
(trimethylsilyl)silanamine hydrol- hydrophobic groups. presented in sets.
ysis products. Sec. 107707. Dimethylamine/epichlorohydrin/ Sec. 107772. Melamine plates, other than those
Sec. 107656. Waterborne epoxy curing agents. ethylenediamine copolymer. presented in sets.
Sec. 107657. Preparations based on 1- Sec. 107708. Linear hydroxyl-terminated ali- Sec. 107773. Melamine bowls not presented in
phenylicosane-1,3-dione. phatic polycarb diol. sets.
Sec. 107658. Mixtures of 2-Mercaptopropionic Sec. 107709. Short hollow PET fibers. Sec. 107774. Melamine trays not presented in
acid, methyl ester, O-ethyl Sec. 107710. Polytetrahydrofuran. sets.
dithiocarbonate. Sec. 107711. Crystalline polyesters. Sec. 107775. Plastic measuring cups and spoons
Sec. 107659. Epoxy curing agents. Sec. 107712. Liquid crystal polymers. in sets.
Sec. 107660. Aliphatic amine curing agents. Sec. 107713. Branched polyesters. Sec. 107776. Liquid measuring cups.
Sec. 107661. Non-halogenated flame retardants. Sec. 107714. High molecular weight co-polyester. Sec. 107777. Self-anchoring beverage containers.

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Sec. 107662. Ligaphob N 90. Sec. 107715. High molecular weight co-polyester. Sec. 107778. PVC infant bathtub mats.
Sec. 107663. Organomodified siloxane. Sec. 107716. Polyester-polyamide dispersants. Sec. 107779. Reversible playmats.
Sec. 107664. Methyl palmitate-stearate, hydro- Sec. 107717. Nylon-12 micro-spheres. Sec. 107780. Hangers.
genated. Sec. 107718. Short nylon-66 fibers. Sec. 107781. Infant bath rinsing cups.
Sec. 107665. Olfine E1010. Sec. 107719. Short nylon 6 fibers, colored. Sec. 107782. Bathtub spout covers.
Sec. 107666. Certain non-halogenated flame Sec. 107720. Short triangular nylon 6 fibers. Sec. 107783. Infant teethers.
retardants. Sec. 107721. Short star-shaped nylon 6 fibers. Sec. 107784. Lighted dog fetch toys.

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Sec. 107785. Certain thermoplastic nylon 3-gang Sec. 107844. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 107884. Men’s and boys’ knit cardigans or
switch wallplates. bleached. pullovers of linen.
Sec. 107786. Manual plastic disposable cutlery Sec. 107845. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 107885. Babies’ knit sweaters, pullovers,
dispensers. printed. sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests),
Sec. 107787. Ear bulb syringes of clear silicone. Sec. 107846. Untwisted filament polyvinyl alco- and cardigans, of artificial fibers.
Sec. 107788. PVC inflatable pillows. hol yarn, measuring 1,100 to 1,330 Sec. 107886. Women’s and girls’ tops, knitted or
Sec. 107789. Self-inflatable queen air mattresses. decitex. crocheted, of man-made fibers in-
Sec. 107790. Plastic clip fasteners. Sec. 107847. Untwisted filament polyvinyl alco- fused with minerals.
Sec. 107791. Self-venting spouts for diesel ex- hol yarn. Sec. 107887. Men’s and boy’s tops, knitted or
haust fluid. Sec. 107848. Polypropylene (PP) monofilament. crocheted, of man-made fibers in-
Sec. 107792. Plastic pet carriers. Sec. 107849. Acrylic fiber tow with an average fused with minerals.
Sec. 107793. Plastic mixing tips. decitex of 0.9. Sec. 107888. Men’s 3 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107794. Cable ties of plastics. Sec. 107850. Black polyester bi-component fi- Sec. 107889. Men’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107795. Flexible camera mountings. bers. Sec. 107890. Men’s 3.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107796. Three-piece camera mount sets. Sec. 107851. Acrylic staple fibers with an aver- Sec. 107891. Men’s 4.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107797. Magnetic swivel clips for cameras. age decitex of 2.2, fiber length of Sec. 107892. Women’s 3 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107798. Helmet camera mounts. 100 mm. Sec. 107893. Women’s 3.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107799. Short extension poles for use with Sec. 107852. Modacrylic staple fibers not proc- Sec. 107894. Women’s 4.5 mm wetsuits.
cameras. essed for spinning. Sec. 107895. Women’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 107800. Long extension poles for cameras. Sec. 107853. Short polypropylene fibers. Sec. 107896. Insulated handmuffs of knit poly-
Sec. 107801. Swivel mounts for cameras. Sec. 107854. Polyoxadiazole fibers. ester.
Sec. 107802. Tripod camera mounts. Sec. 107855. Artificial staple fibers of viscose Sec. 107897. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom
Sec. 107803. Bulk hydraulic hoses. rayon, 38–42 mm in length. subassemblies, of compressed neo-
Sec. 107804. Brake hydraulic hoses. Sec. 107856. Artificial fibers of viscose rayon for prene.
Sec. 107805. Bulk fabric/metal-reinforced rubber the manufacture of feminine hy- Sec. 107898. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom
hoses. giene products. subassemblies, of non-compressed
Sec. 107806. Disposable gloves. Sec. 107857. Flame retardant rayon fibers,
Sec. 107807. Reusable gloves. neoprene.
measuring 4.78 decitex. Sec. 107899. Fishing wader pocket pouch assem-
Sec. 107808. Dog and cat apparel.
Sec. 107858. Flame retardant rayon fibers, blies.
Sec. 107809. Polycarbonate vanity cases.
measuring 4.55 decitex. Sec. 107900. Martial arts uniforms.
Sec. 107810. Aluminum vanity cases.
Sec. 107859. Flame retardant rayon fibers, Sec. 107901. Women’s or girls’ linen woven
Sec. 107811. Suitcases with outer surface of alu-
measuring 4.4 decitex. blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses,
minum with built-in zipper locks.
Sec. 107860. Other flame retardant rayon fibers. and sleeveless tank styles.
Sec. 107812. Laminated recycled reusable shop-
Sec. 107861. Cellulosic man-made viscose rayon Sec. 107902. Women’s or girls’ linen woven
ping tote bags.
staple fibers, measuring 1.3–1.5 washsuits, sunsuits, or one-piece
Sec. 107813. Reusable shopping style tote bags.
Sec. 107814. Waterproof tote bags. decitex. playsuits.
Sec. 107815. Waterproof duffle bags. Sec. 107862. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 107903. Women’s or girls’ linen woven cov-
Sec. 107816. Waterproof zippered bags, without uring 1.5–1.67 decitex, with a fiber eralls or jumpsuits.
handles, of plastic sheeting. length of 38–42 mm. Sec. 107904. Women’s shawls and similar goods,
Sec. 107817. Waterproof backpacks. Sec. 107863. Cellulosic man-made viscose rayon 100 percent silk.
Sec. 107818. Waterproof waist packs. staple fibers, measuring 1.67–2 Sec. 107905. Winter cycling gloves.
Sec. 107819. Guitar cases. decitex. Sec. 107906. Lock pocket tents.
Sec. 107820. Jewelry boxes. Sec. 107864. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 107907. Dark room tents.
Sec. 107821. Silicone rubber camera cases with uring 1–2 decitex, with a fiber Sec. 107908. Bi-component microfiber tube mop
straps. length of 4–8 mm. refills.
Sec. 107822. Leather gloves with flip mitts for Sec. 107865. Viscose staple fibers used in textile, Sec. 107909. Microfiber duster refills.
hunting. medical, or hygiene applications. Sec. 107910. RFID mop pads.
Sec. 107823. Men’s leather gloves valued at $18 Sec. 107866. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 107911. Microfiber cleaning cloths.
or more per pair. uring 1.51–2 decitex, with a fiber Sec. 107912. Microfiber mop pads.
Sec. 107824. Belts of calf skin. length of 8–16 mm. Sec. 107913. Golf bag body flats.
Sec. 107825. Bamboo engineered flooring: 12.5– Sec. 107867. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 107914. Bathtub elbow rests.
12.9 mm thick. uring 1–1.5 decitex, with a fiber Sec. 107915. Door swings.
Sec. 107826. Bamboo engineered flooring: 14.1– length of 8–16 mm. Sec. 107916. Under bed restraints.
14.5 mm thick. Sec. 107868. Flame retardant viscose rayon sta- Sec. 107917. Bath kneeler.
Sec. 107827. Bamboo engineered flooring: 15.7– ple fibers, with a decitex of 4.7 mm Sec. 107918. Two-piece camera mount kits.
16.1 mm thick. and a fiber length of 51–60 mm. Sec. 107919. Sleeve covers.
Sec. 107828. Strand bamboo flooring: 12.5–12.9 Sec. 107869. Viscose rayon staple fibers for Sec. 107920. Men’s cycling shoes valued over $18
mm thick. nonwoven production. per pair.
Sec. 107829. Strand bamboo flooring: 14.1–14.5 Sec. 107870. Black viscose rayon staple fibers. Sec. 107921. Women’s cycling shoes valued over
mm thick. Sec. 107871. Acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers $16 per pair.
Sec. 107830. Strand bamboo flooring: 10.9–11.3 with a decitex of 3–5.6. Sec. 107922. Men’s golf shoes with outers and
mm thick. Sec. 107872. Made up hand-cast string-drawn uppers of rubber or plastics, val-
Sec. 107831. Chopsticks made of bamboo. fishing nets. ued over $20 per pair.
Sec. 107832. Drying racks of wood. Sec. 107873. Knitted carpets containing 75 per- Sec. 107923. Golf shoes other than for men, with
Sec. 107833. Bamboo skewers. cent or more of cotton, with a outers and uppers of rubber or
Sec. 107834. Wood blinds with louvered slats. rubber backing. plastics, valued over $20 per pair.
Sec. 107835. 100 percent cotton woven crimped Sec. 107874. Knitted carpets containing 75 per- Sec. 107924. Winter cycling boots for men.
unbleached fabric. cent or more by weight of poly- Sec. 107925. Winter cycling boots for women.
Sec. 107836. Woven fabrics of cotton, containing ester, with a rubber backing. Sec. 107926. Children’s footwear valued over $15
85 percent or more by weight of Sec. 107875. Faux leather fabrics. per pair.
cotton, not more than 200 grams Sec. 107876. Grass catcher bags. Sec. 107927. Women’s protective active footwear,
per square meter. Sec. 107877. Oxygenation membrane capillary valued over $25 per pair, 15.35–
Sec. 107837. 100 percent cotton woven bleached material. 25.4 cm in height.
fabric pieces, open weave. Sec. 107878. Textile knitted fabrics composed of Sec. 107928. Cheer shoes covering the ankle.
Sec. 107838. Incontinence underpad fabrics of micromodal and elastane. Sec. 107929. Sideline cheer shoes.
cotton. Sec. 107879. Textile technical knitted fabrics Sec. 107930. Men’s athletic footwear, valued
Sec. 107839. Woven fabrics of cotton with an av- combining technical cotton and under $9 per pair.
erage yarn number between 55 elastane. Sec. 107931. Athletic footwear for women, val-
and 60. Sec. 107880. Textile knit fabrics of modal, cash- ued not over $9 per pair.
Sec. 107840. Woven fabric of cotton of yarn mere, and spandex. Sec. 107932. Athletic footwear for children, val-
number 69 or higher. Sec. 107881. Women’s and girls’ dresses, knitted ued not over $8 per pair.
Sec. 107841. Woven fabrics of cotton with an av- or crocheted, of synthetic fibers Sec. 107933. Men’s golf shoes, with outer soles

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erage yarn number exceeding 68. infused with minerals. and uppers of rubber or plastics,
Sec. 107842. Incontinence underpad fabrics, cot- Sec. 107882. Women’s and girls’ skirts and di- not covering the ankle, valued $15
ton, plain weave, of yarn number vided skirts of synthetic fibers in- per pair or over.
42 or lower. fused with minerals. Sec. 107934. Golf shoes other than for men, with
Sec. 107843. Incontinence underpad fabrics, cot- Sec. 107883. Women’s and girls’ knit cardigans outer soles and uppers of rubber
ton, plain weave, of yarn number or pullovers containing 70 percent or plastics, not covering the
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Sec. 107935. Men’s rubber/plastic footwear, val- Sec. 107967. Men’s mid-cut footwear with a tex- Sec. 108013. Leaf-shaped glass decanters.
ued not over $5 per pair. tile upper and a protective toe Sec. 108014. Set of four appetizer plates made of
Sec. 107936. Women’s rubber/plastic footwear, cap. glass with steel caddy holder, val-
valued not over $6 per pair. Sec. 107968. Women’s footwear with leather ued at $2 each.
Sec. 107937. Cheer shoes with sole less than 12 soles and textile uppers, open toes Sec. 108015. Spice rack with glass jars and
mm. or heels, valued $12–$24 per pair. wooden lids valued not over $3
Sec. 107938. Men’s golf shoes with outers and Sec. 107969. Footwear for women valued over each.
uppers of rubber or plastics, val- $20 but not over $24 per pair. Sec. 108016. Glass lens blanks for infrared ap-
ued over $19 per pair. Sec. 107970. Women’s footwear with leather plications.
Sec. 107939. Golf shoes other than for men, soles and textile uppers, valued Sec. 108017. Hair accessories of glass beads, imi-
outer soles and uppers of rubber $15–$20 per pair. tation pearls, and imitation
or plastics, valued over $19 per Sec. 107971. Women’s footwear with leather stones, valued less than $7.
pair. soles and textile uppers, valued Sec. 108018. Filter bags with acid-resistant coat-
Sec. 107940. Men’s golf shoes, outer soles of rub- $20–$25 per pair. ing, of woven fiberglass laminated
ber, plastics, leather or composi- Sec. 107972. Women’s footwear with cork soles to ePTFE, weighing at least 325 g/
tion leather and uppers of leather and textile uppers. m2 but not over 350 g/m2.
(except pigskin uppers). Sec. 107973. Men’s footwear with felt soles, not Sec. 108019. Fiberglass replacement wicks for
Sec. 107941. Women’s leather footwear, lined covering the ankle, valued $20 per outdoor garden torch.
with pigskin with zipper, valued pair or higher. Sec. 108020. Filter bags of woven fiberglass fab-
$47–$60 per pair. Sec. 107974. Women’s and girls’ footwear with ric laminated to an ePTFE, with a
Sec. 107942. Women’s leather footwear, lined polytetrafluoroethylene coated
cork uppers, valued less than $25
with pigskin, valued $31–$40 per backing, not acid resistant,
per pair.
pair. weighing at least 721 g/m2 but not
Sec. 107975. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
Sec. 107943. Women’s slip-on cow/calf hair foot-
hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per over 771 g/m2.
wear, valued $50–$60 per pair. Sec. 108021. Silver catalyst.
Sec. 107944. Women’s leather footwear lined pair, covering the ankle.
Sec. 107976. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 108022. Silver round blanks.
with sheepskin.
hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per Sec. 108023. Ferroboron alloy.
Sec. 107945. Women’s leather slip-on footwear
pair, not covering the ankle. Sec. 108024. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
lined with sheep leather.
Sec. 107946. Women’s leather slip-on footwear Sec. 107977. Women’s footwear with cow/calf main body combo castings for resi-
lined with pigskin. hair uppers, valued $19–$25 per dential fuel oil tanks.
Sec. 107947. Women’s leather footwear, lined pair. Sec. 108025. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
with pigskin, valued $21–$27 per Sec. 107978. Women’s footwear with cow/calf vent caps for residential fuel oil
pair. hair uppers, valued $50–$55 per tanks.
Sec. 107948. Women’s footwear with leather up- pair. Sec. 108026. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
pers, lined with pigskin, closed toe Sec. 107979. Women’s footwear, leather soles bushings for residential fuel oil
or heel with functional zippers on and rubber/plastic uppers, valued tanks.
sides. $16–$18 per pair. Sec. 108027. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 107949. Women’s footwear with leather up- Sec. 107980. Women’s footwear with cow/calf tank adapters for residential fuel
pers, lined with pigskin with ad- hair uppers, valued $19–$34 per oil tanks.
justable laces. pair. Sec. 108028. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
Sec. 107950. Competitive cheer shoes with leath- Sec. 107981. Footwear for women, valued over fill alarm main body for residen-
er uppers. $50 but not over $60 per pair. tial fuel oil tanks.
Sec. 107951. Women’s footwear with leather up- Sec. 107982. Calf hair upper footwear. Sec. 108029. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
pers, with strap and buckle, val- Sec. 107983. Gaiters of man-made fibers. fill box caps for residential fuel oil
ued $27–$40 per pair. Sec. 107984. Hats of vegetable fibers. tanks.
Sec. 107952. Children’s leather upper athletic Sec. 107985. Hairnets. Sec. 108030. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
footwear, valued not over $9 per Sec. 107986. Cotton knit hats, valued $8 or less. leg flanges for residential fuel oil
pair. Sec. 107987. Babies’ woven cotton hats. tanks.
Sec. 107953. Men’s athletic type footwear with Sec. 107988. Hats of man-made fiber, valued $5– Sec. 108031. Portable gas cooking stoves.
uppers of textile materials of vege- $25. Sec. 108032. Portable outdoor cookers.
table fibers and outer soles of rub- Sec. 107989. Waterproof and insulated hats with Sec. 108033. Self-anchored beverage containers.
ber or plastic with textile flocking. ear flaps, valued over $15. Sec. 108034. Stainless steel handmade kitchen
Sec. 107954. Athletic footwear for men, with a Sec. 107990. Fishing wading staffs. sinks.
bellows tongue, valued over $6.50 Sec. 107991. Plastic plants for aquariums, not Sec. 108035. Loose frame baskets.
but not over $12 per pair. glued or bound. Sec. 108036. Two-story fire escape ladders.
Sec. 107955. Athletic footwear for women, with Sec. 107992. Natural stone ledger tile of sand- Sec. 108037. Three-story fire escape ladders.
a bellows tongue, valued over stone. Sec. 108038. Work support stands of steel.
$6.50 but not over $12 per pair. Sec. 108039. Locking fixtures of iron or steel.
Sec. 107993. Marble mosaic and pebble tiles.
Sec. 107956. Athletic footwear for children, bel- Sec. 108040. Stainless steel phone handle-and-
Sec. 107994. Natural stone limestone tiles.
lows tongue, valued over $6.50 but stand accessories.
Sec. 107995. Natural stone marble tiles.
not over $12 per pair. Sec. 108041. Circular and S-shaped stainless
Sec. 107996. Waterjet natural stone mosaic tile.
Sec. 107957. Athletic footwear for men, valued steel carabiners.
Sec. 107997. Marble entertaining and serveware.
over $6.50 but not over $9 per pair. Sec. 108042. Pieces of refined unwrought copper
Sec. 107998. Articles of marble for kitchen and
Sec. 107958. Athletic footwear for children, val- cathode 99.9999 percent pure.
dining room.
ued over $6.50 but not over $9 per Sec. 108043. Ultra-thin and wide-width alu-
Sec. 107999. Natural stone ledger tiles of traver-
pair. minum foil.
tine. Sec. 108044. Etched capacitor aluminum foil of
Sec. 107959. Cheer shoes with uppers of textile
Sec. 108000. Travertine decorative tile.
materials. a thickness 0.018–0.126 mm.
Sec. 107960. Women’s footwear with textile up- Sec. 108001. Limestone decorative tiles. Sec. 108045. Stove top coffee makers.
pers and 50 percent or more of the Sec. 108002. Blank, embossed, and printed Sec. 108046. Aluminum shower caddies.
surface area of which is leather. stoneware coaster disks and triv- Sec. 108047. Step stools of aluminum.
Sec. 107961. Women’s footwear with textile up- ets. Sec. 108048. Aluminum ladders.
pers, open toes or heels, valued Sec. 108003. Rolled green glass sheets. Sec. 108049. Circular and S-shaped aluminum
$15–$30 per pair. Sec. 108004. Framed rear-view mirrors. carabiners.
Sec. 107962. Men’s textile upper footwear, with Sec. 108005. Wall mirrors, unframed. Sec. 108050. Stationary sprinklers of zinc.
open toes or open heels, valued Sec. 108006. Wall mirrors, framed. Sec. 108051. Tungsten waste and scrap.
not over $12 per pair. Sec. 108007. Stemware (crystalline) drinking Sec. 108052. Cobalt alloys.
Sec. 107963. Women’s textile upper footwear, glasses valued over $0.30 but not Sec. 108053. Certain gallium (Ga).
with open toes or open heels, val- over $3 each, other than those Sec. 108054. Niobium (columbium) rings no
ued not over $12 per pair. presented in sets. thicker than 20 mm.
Sec. 107964. Children’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 108008. Double-walled insulated glass tum- Sec. 108055. Tungsten secondary raw material.
with open toes or open heels, val- blers. Sec. 108056. Gear-driven bolt cutters and pipe

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ued not over $12 per pair. Sec. 108009. Diamond-shaped stemmed wine cutters.
Sec. 107965. Oxford-style work footwear with glasses. Sec. 108057. Rotary cutters.
steel safety toe and static dis- Sec. 108010. Twisted-center stemless wine glass. Sec. 108058. Food graters.
sipating protection. Sec. 108011. Crystalline drinking glasses, with- Sec. 108059. Hand tools for applying plastic clip
Sec. 107966. Oxford footwear with textile uppers out stems, not in sets. fasteners to garments.
and composite toe, valued over $20 Sec. 108012. Double-walled insulated glass Sec. 108060. Steel workstations with vises ad-
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Sec. 108061. Fixed carbide cutter and roller cone Sec. 108120. Aquarium air pumps. Sec. 108172. DC brushless slotless rhombic wind-
drill bits. Sec. 108121. Heat pumps for residential use. ing NdFeB magnet motors output
Sec. 108062. Rotary food graters. Sec. 108122. Heat pumps (outdoor units) for over 37.5 W but not over 74.6 W.
Sec. 108063. Coffee presses. split air conditioner systems. Sec. 108173. Motors.
Sec. 108064. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 108123. High-wall indoor units. Sec. 108174. DC motors of an output exceeding
with a brew-through lid. Sec. 108124. Single-zone outdoor units. 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W.
Sec. 108065. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 108125. Mini heat pumps for split air condi- Sec. 108175. DC motors, of an output exceeding
with no lid. tioner systems. 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W.
Sec. 108066. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 108126. Multi-zone outdoor unit ductless Sec. 108176. DC brushed rhombic winding
with fitted hinged lid. systems. NdFeB magnet motors output over
Sec. 108067. Commercial vacuum insulated cof- Sec. 108127. Indoor units of split air conditioner 74.6 W but not over 735 W.
fee servers with sight gauge. systems. Sec. 108177. DC brushless slotless rhombic wind-
Sec. 108068. Commercial vacuum insulated cof- Sec. 108128. Ductless 18000 BTU heat pumps, ing NdFeB magnet motors output
fee servers with plastic base. single zone inverter. over 74.6 W but not over 735 W.
Sec. 108069. Commercial vacuum insulated cof- Sec. 108129. Single-phase heat pump. Sec. 108178. DC motors of an output exceeding
fee servers with plastic base and Sec. 108130. Steel vacuum pitchers with plastic 750 W but not exceeding 14.92 kW.
stand. hinged lid. Sec. 108179. DC electric motor for non-aircraft
Sec. 108070. Craft knives with fixed pen-like or Sec. 108131. Oil filters. gas turbines.
retractable blades. Sec. 108132. Battery powered nasal irrigators. Sec. 108180. AC alternators.
Sec. 108071. Craft knives. Sec. 108133. Struts to absorb vibration. Sec. 108181. AC alternators with copper
Sec. 108072. Blades for craft knives with non- Sec. 108134. Table saws (25.4 cm.), operable windings.
fixed blades. corded and cordless. Sec. 108182. Wound stators and rotor assem-
Sec. 108073. Ergonomic pinking shears. Sec. 108135. Sliding miter saws (25.4 cm) with blies.
Sec. 108074. Spring-action scissors. laser, corded and cordless. Sec. 108183. Rotors.
Sec. 108075. Electronic locks for lockers. Sec. 108136. Electromechanical rotary hammers, Sec. 108184. Stators for washing machines, with
Sec. 108076. Luggage locks of base metal, pack- corded and cordless. a 27-tooth design.
aged for retail sale. Sec. 108137. Electromechanical hammer impact Sec. 108185. Stators for washing machines, with
Sec. 108077. Key-operated door handles, push- drivers, corded and cordless. an 18-tooth design.
pull-rotate. Sec. 108138. Rotary hammer drill tools with self- Sec. 108186. Rotors for washing machines, with
Sec. 108078. Vent mounted magnetic mobile contained electric motor. a height of 60.8 mm.
phone holder for automobiles. Sec. 108139. Drill driver tools with self-con- Sec. 108187. Rotors for washing machines, with
Sec. 108079. Dash mounted magnetic mobile tained electric motor. a height of 49 mm.
phone holder for automobiles. Sec. 108140. Extruders. Sec. 108188. 6 V lead-acid storage batteries.
Sec. 108080. Windshield mounted magnetic mo- Sec. 108141. Three-dimensional drawing pens. Sec. 108189. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
bile phone holder for automobiles. Sec. 108142. Professional grade three-dimen- used for the auxiliary source of
Sec. 108081. Steel latches with plastic plungers. sional drawing pens. power.
Sec. 108082. Non-key-operated door handles. Sec. 108143. Electric multi-functional blower Sec. 108190. Lead-acid storage batteries, used
Sec. 108083. Curtain rings. vacuums. for wheelchairs.
Sec. 108084. Brackets.
Sec. 108144. Autosamplers (multisamplers) for Sec. 108191. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
Sec. 108085. Curtain rods.
liquid chromatographs. rated at less than 15 ampere-
Sec. 108086. Curtain rod hardware.
Sec. 108145. Autosamplers (vialsamplers) for liq- hours.
Sec. 108087. Curtain tiebacks.
uid chromatographs. Sec. 108192. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
Sec. 108088. Curtain rod finials.
Sec. 108089. Curved shower rods. Sec. 108146. Hydraulic hammer assembly. rated at 15 ampere-hours or more.
Sec. 108090. Shower hooks and rings. Sec. 108147. Segmented bladder-operated molds, Sec. 108193. Cell box assemblies, weighing 15 kg
Sec. 108091. Straight shower rods. with more than 25-inch rim di- or more but not over 18 kg.
Sec. 108092. Steel window rods. ameter. Sec. 108194. Cell box assemblies, weighing 30 kg
Sec. 108093. Antitheft steel cases with digital Sec. 108148. Used valves for directional control. or more but not over 36 kg.
locks. Sec. 108149. Keg spears with pressure release Sec. 108195. Cell box assemblies, weighing 36 kg
Sec. 108094. Stainless steel hose kits. valves. or more but not over 49 kg.
Sec. 108095. Stainless steel hoses. Sec. 108150. Multiport distribution controllers. Sec. 108196. Cell box assemblies NX.
Sec. 108096. Wrist watch strap buckles not over Sec. 108151. Subsea modular trees. Sec. 108197. Food processors with a capacity
18 mm. Sec. 108152. Flow selector unit-multi-port 6- greater than 2.9 liters but not ex-
Sec. 108097. Wrist watch strap buckles over 18 branch engine crankshafts. ceeding 3.1 liters.
mm. Sec. 108153. Engine crankshafts. Sec. 108198. Food processors with a capacity
Sec. 108098. Used cylinder heads. Sec. 108154. Turbocharger journal bearings. greater than 1.6 liters but not ex-
Sec. 108099. Cylinder heads used solely or prin- Sec. 108155. Mid-range bearing housings. ceeding 2.2 liters.
cipally with certain engines. Sec. 108156. Heavy duty bearing housings. Sec. 108199. Cordless hand blenders.
Sec. 108100. Engine blocks. Sec. 108157. Fixed ration gear boxes. Sec. 108200. Cordless hand mixers.
Sec. 108101. Swirler assemblies for turbines. Sec. 108158. Track drive gear boxes. Sec. 108201. Corded hand blenders.
Sec. 108102. Barrels for fuel mixing. Sec. 108159. Swing bearing assembly. Sec. 108202. Burr coffee grinders.
Sec. 108103. Injector assemblies for certain tur- Sec. 108160. Gears for use in machinery or with- Sec. 108203. Electric food processors with bowl
bines. in engines. scraper.
Sec. 108104. Stem assemblies for certain tur- Sec. 108161. 14Y stepper motors. Sec. 108204. Electric food processors with snap-
bines. Sec. 108162. Air door actuators. locking lid.
Sec. 108105. Tip assemblies for non-gas turbines. Sec. 108163. Servo motors. Sec. 108205. Electric juice extractors.
Sec. 108106. High pressure fuel pumps. Sec. 108164. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 108206. Electric drink mixers.
Sec. 108107. Dry scroll vacuum pumps NdFeb magnet motors, with out- Sec. 108207. Spiralizing food processors with a
364x333x485 mm. put under 18.65 W. capacity equal to or greater than
Sec. 108108. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 108165. DC brushed rhombic winding 2.36 liters but not exceeding 2.64
297x260x420 mm. NdFeB magnet motors. liters.
Sec. 108109. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 108166. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- Sec. 108208. Spiralizing food processors with a
254x260x420 mm. NiCo magnet motors, with output capacity equal to or greater than
Sec. 108110. Dry scroll vacuum pumps under 18.65 W. 2.83 liters but not exceeding 3.07
181x140x358 mm. Sec. 108167. DC brushless rhombic winding liters.
Sec. 108111. Turbomolecular vacuum pumps. NdFeB magnet motors, with out- Sec. 108209. Dicing food processors.
Sec. 108112. Rotary vane vacuum pumps valued put under 18.65 W. Sec. 108210. Compact food processor with
over $500 each. Sec. 108168. DC brushed rhombic winding smoothie function.
Sec. 108113. Vacuum diffusion pumps valued NdFeB magnet motors, with out- Sec. 108211. Juice extractors.
over $900 each. put over 18.65 but not over 37.5 W. Sec. 108212. Integrated baby food making sys-
Sec. 108114. Hand- or foot-operated air pumps. Sec. 108169. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- tems.
Sec. 108115. Roof vent fans. NiCo magnet motors, with output Sec. 108213. Electric juice mixers and grinders.

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Sec. 108116. 12-Amp corded electric leaf blowers. over 18.65 W but not over 37.5 W. Sec. 108214. Ultrasonic humidifiers.
Sec. 108117. Cordless battery powered leaf blow- Sec. 108170. DC brushless slotless rhombic wind- Sec. 108215. Automatic litterboxes, valued no
ers not exceeding 20 volts. ing NdFeB magnet motors output more than $100.
Sec. 108118. Cordless battery powered leaf blow- over 18.65 W but not over 37.5 W. Sec. 108216. Electric toothbrushes.
ers between 20 and 60 V. Sec. 108171. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 108217. Ultrasonic cool/warm mist humidi-
Sec. 108119. Fan assemblies for cab climate sys- NdFeB magnet motors output over fiers with aromatherapy.
tems. 37.5 W but not over 74.6 W. Sec. 108218. 2-in-1 can opener.

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Sec. 108219. Food spiralizing devices. Sec. 108262. Electric pressure cookers rated more Sec. 108303. Insulated electric conductors, of a
Sec. 108220. Ceramic bowls. than 1,200 W but not more than kind used with optical instru-
Sec. 108221. Food grinders for certain 1,400 W, with a capacity of less ments.
electromechanical stand food mix- than 5 liters. Sec. 108304. Rings, blocks, and other insulating
ers. Sec. 108263. Electric pressure cookers rated more fittings of quartz.
Sec. 108222. Pasta press extruders for certain than 1,000 W but not more than Sec. 108305. Front tire splash guards for vehi-
stand food mixers. 1,200 W, with a capacity of less cles.
Sec. 108223. Stainless steel bowls for certain than 5 liters. Sec. 108306. Rear tire splash guards for vehicles.
electromechanical stand food mix- Sec. 108264. Contoured heating pads. Sec. 108307. Automatic gear boxes.
ers, with capacity greater than 4.2 Sec. 108265. Slow cookers with non-stick ce- Sec. 108308. Suspension systems (struts) for off-
liters but not exceeding 4.8 liters. ramic coated stoneware. highway trucks.
Sec. 108224. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 108266. Heating pads. Sec. 108309. Suspension system stabilizer bars.
electromechanical stand food mix- Sec. 108267. Programmable slow cookers with Sec. 108310. Tie rod assemblies.
ers, with capacity greater than 2.8 digital display. Sec. 108311. Used axle housings.
liters but not exceeding 3.4 liters. Sec. 108268. 8-Quart electric slow cookers. Sec. 108312. Used parts for power trains.
Sec. 108225. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 108269. Programmable slow cookers. Sec. 108313. Front windshield covers.
electromechanical stand food mix- Sec. 108270. Electric slow cookers with locking Sec. 108314. Expansion chambers.
ers, with capacity greater than 5.6 lid. Sec. 108315. Bicycle racks for car roofs.
liters but not exceeding 8.6 liters. Sec. 108271. Double flip waffle makers with re- Sec. 108316. High pressure fuel injector rails.
Sec. 108226. Pasta rollers and cutters for stand movable grids. Sec. 108317. Stand-up bicycles, having both
food mixers. Sec. 108272. Ice cream waffle cone and bowl wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in di-
Sec. 108227. Glass bowls for certain makers. ameter.
electromechanical stand food mix- Sec. 108273. Electric breakfast sandwich mak- Sec. 108318. Elliptical cycles, with wheels not
ers. ers. exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter.
Sec. 108228. Body trimmers for detailed hair Sec. 108274. Pressure cookers. Sec. 108319. Bicycle frames, other than of steel,
trimming. Sec. 108275. 10-quart programmable slow cook- valued $600 or less.
Sec. 108229. Hair clipper sets. ers. Sec. 108320. Internal gear bicycle hubs, other
Sec. 108230. Rechargeable trimmers for trimming Sec. 108276. Polished stainless steel 1.5-quart than two or three speeds.
human hair. tea kettles. Sec. 108321. Bicycle pedals other than clipless
Sec. 108231. PCB assemblies for clippers and Sec. 108277. Egg bite makers. pedals.
trimmers. Sec. 108278. Vacuum steel insulated coffee ca- Sec. 108322. Clipless bicycle pedals and parts
Sec. 108232. LED bicycle wheel spoke lights. rafes, of a kind used with deep ul- thereof.
Sec. 108233. Bicycle rear lights. traviolet lithography machines. Sec. 108323. Carbon fiber bicycle seatposts.
Sec. 108234. Portable electric lamps. Sec. 108279. Vacuum steel insulated carafes for
Sec. 108324. Bicycle handlebar tape, other than
Sec. 108235. Space heaters. household coffee machines, of a
silicon or leather tape.
Sec. 108236. Microwave ovens with capacity not kind used with deep ultraviolet li- Sec. 108325. Trailer cycles.
exceeding 22.5 liters. thography machines. Sec. 108326. Dropper seatposts.
Sec. 108237. Microwave ovens with capacity ex- Sec. 108280. Vacuum steel bodies with inner and
Sec. 108327. Bicycle fenders.
ceeding 22.5 liters but not exceed- outer steel layers.
Sec. 108328. Bicycle handlebars.
ing 31 liters. Sec. 108281. Lamp-holder housings of plastic.
Sec. 108329. Multi-functional steel carts.
Sec. 108238. Low-profile microwave ovens with Sec. 108282. 660 W, 125 V, lamp-holder with two
Sec. 108330. Non-mechanically propelled indus-
electronic opening mechanism and 15 amp outlets.
trial hand truck.
integral range hood. Sec. 108283. Combination duplex receptacle/out-
Sec. 108331. Moving dollies.
Sec. 108239. Low-profile microwave ovens with let and USB charger, 15–20 amp,
Sec. 108332. Paragliders, paraglider wings and
push button opening mechanism 125 V.
Sec. 108284. Range and dryer receptacles. paraglider harnesses.
and integral range hood. Sec. 108333. Sailing catamarans and power
Sec. 108240. Low-profile microwave ovens with Sec. 108285. Residential grade receptacles.
Sec. 108286. Residential and commercial USB catamarans.
electronic opening mechanism and
receptacles. Sec. 108334. Projection lenses.
without a range hood. Sec. 108335. Mounted optical lenses.
Sec. 108241. Searing grills. Sec. 108287. Power strips.
Sec. 108288. Surge protectors. Sec. 108336. Objective lenses for broadcast cam-
Sec. 108242. Automatic drip coffee makers.
Sec. 108289. Programmable controllers for archi- eras.
Sec. 108243. Espresso machines.
tectural lighting. Sec. 108337. Objective lenses for cinema cam-
Sec. 108244. Coffee makers with dishwasher safe
Sec. 108290. Electronic modular control panels eras.
removable parts.
Sec. 108245. Single-service coffee makers with for generators. Sec. 108338. Magnifying spectacles.
milk frothers. Sec. 108291. Power distribution modules and Sec. 108339. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 108246. Electric coffee makers with dual programmable controllers. with a video display measuring
dispensers. Sec. 108292. Glass capacitive touchscreen assem- over 175.26 cm.
Sec. 108247. Electric coffee makers for brewing blies with LCD. Sec. 108340. LCD television panel assemblies,
capsules. Sec. 108293. Lamps containing deuterium gas with a video display measuring
Sec. 108248. Automatic or manual pour over cof- without radio-frequency identi- over 149.86 cm but not over 175.26
fee makers. fication (RFID). cm.
Sec. 108249. Removable reservoir coffeemakers. Sec. 108294. Lamps containing deuterium gas Sec. 108341. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 108250. Single serve coffee makers. with radio-frequency identifica- with a video display measuring
Sec. 108251. 2-way coffee makers with a 12-cup tion (RFID). over 139.7 cm but not over 149.86
carafe and a pod brewer. Sec. 108295. Fiber channel coaxial cables of sil- cm.
Sec. 108252. Rapid cold brew and hot coffee ver-plated copper conductors and Sec. 108342. LCD television panel assemblies,
makers. expanded ePTFE dielectrics. with a video display measuring
Sec. 108253. Electric kettles. Sec. 108296. Insulated coaxial cables, of a kind over 137.16 cm but not over 139.7
Sec. 108254. Electric toasters with even-toast used with deep ultraviolet lithog- cm.
feature. raphy machines. Sec. 108343. Housings designed for infrared
Sec. 108255. Electric toasters with 6.5 inch slots. Sec. 108297. Coaxial cables insulated with lenses.
Sec. 108256. Electric toasters with 37 mm wide ePTFE, vapor sealed, of a kind Sec. 108344. Electronic temperature indicators,
slots, with an under-base cord used with deep ultraviolet lithog- weighing 14.2 g.
wrap. raphy machines. Sec. 108345. Electronic temperature indicators,
Sec. 108257. 2- and 4-slot toasters, not having a Sec. 108298. Coaxial cables insulated with weighing 64.4 g.
button to keep toaster contents ePTFE, non-vapor sealed, of a Sec. 108346. Electronic temperature indicators,
warm after toasting. kind used with deep ultraviolet li- weighing 430 g.
Sec. 108258. 2-slot toasters, with a button to thography machines. Sec. 108347. Global cargo trackers, weighing 660
keep toaster content warm after Sec. 108299. Low speed automotive ethernet g.
toasting. USB harnesses. Sec. 108348. Temperature data monitors, weigh-
Sec. 108259. Electric toasters with double-slice Sec. 108300. High speed autolink cable USB ing 115 g.

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slots. harnesses. Sec. 108349. Temperature data monitors, weigh-
Sec. 108260. Electric toasters with 37 mm wide Sec. 108301. Insulated electric conductors, of a ing 138.9 g.
slots, with a retractable cord. kind used with extreme ultraviolet Sec. 108350. Temperature data monitors, weigh-
Sec. 108261. Electric pressure cookers rated more lithography machines. ing 133.2 g.
than 800 W but not more than Sec. 108302. Insulated electric conductors, of a Sec. 108351. Parts and accessories of bicycle
1,000 W, with a capacity of not kind used with deep ultraviolet li- speedometers.
less than 5 liters. thography machines. Sec. 108352. Wired remote controllers.

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Sec. 108353. Analog/digital wrist watches. Sec. 108411. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 108456. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav-
Sec. 108354. Mechanical wrist watches. extra stiff flex. ing a capacity exceeding 1 liter
Sec. 108355. Mechanical wrist watches with Sec. 108412. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, but not exceeding 2 liters.
leather or other band. extra stiff flex. Sec. 108457. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav-
Sec. 108356. Analog pocket watches. Sec. 108413. Graphite irons golf club shafts, ing a capacity exceeding 2 liters
Sec. 108357. Projection alarm clocks, non-atom- extra stiff flex. but not exceeding 4 liters.
ic. Sec. 108414. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 108458. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
Sec. 108358. Projection atomic alarm clocks. regular, senior, adult, or ladies servers over 2 liters.
Sec. 108359. Analog wall clocks without ther- flex. Sec. 108459. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
mometer, hygrometer, or barom- Sec. 108415. Graphite golf club driver shafts, servers over 2 liters with lever dis-
eter gauges. stiff flex. pensing.
Sec. 108360. Analog clocks with thermometer Sec. 108416. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, Subtitle B—Existing Duty Suspensions and
and hygrometer. regular, senior, adult, or ladies Reductions
Sec. 108361. Atomic analog wall clocks. flex. Sec. 108460. Extension of certain existing duty
Sec. 108362. Atomic digital clocks. Sec. 108417. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, suspensions and reductions and
Sec. 108363. Analog kitchen timers. stiff flex. other modifications.
Sec. 108364. Wrist watch movements having Sec. 108418. Graphite irons golf club shafts, reg-
Subtitle C—Effective Date and Technical
over one jewel and less than 7 ular, senior, adult, or ladies flex.
Corrections Authority
jewels. Sec. 108419. Graphite irons golf club shafts, stiff
Sec. 108365. Watch movements having over 7 flex. Sec. 108461. Effective date.
jewels and under 17 jewels. Sec. 108420. Pickleball paddles. Sec. 108462. Authority to make technical and
Sec. 108366. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ over 41 Sec. 108421. Pickleballs. conforming changes.
mm in diameter. Sec. 108422. Exercise cycles. DIVISION L—COMMITTEE ON
Sec. 108367. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ not over Sec. 108423. Stationary trainers. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
41 mm in diameter. Sec. 108424. Multimodality fitness equipment, Sec. 110001. Recompete pilot program.
Sec. 108368. Watch case bezels, backs, and cen- without integrated contact grip DIVISION A—CREATING HELPFUL INCEN-
ters. heart rate monitor. TIVES TO PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS
Sec. 108369. Watch case parts. Sec. 108425. Multimodality fitness equipment (CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND
Sec. 108370. Stainless steel watch bracelets. with integrated power sensor to
SEC. 10001. CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO
Sec. 108371. Watch dials. measure the user’s upper body PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS
Sec. 108372. Watch crowns. power input. (CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND.
Sec. 108373. Watch hands. Sec. 108426. Parts and accessories for tread- (a) CHIPS FOR AMERICA FUND.—
Sec. 108374. Acoustic guitars. mills. (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in
Sec. 108375. Console digital pianos. Sec. 108427. Parts and accessories for ellipticals. the Treasury of the United States a fund to be
Sec. 108376. Grand digital pianos. Sec. 108428. Parts and accessories for stationary known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to
Sec. 108377. Electronic 61-key keyboards. exercise cycles. Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America
Sec. 108378. Electric guitars and acoustic/elec- Sec. 108429. Parts and accessories for weight Fund’’ (referred to in this subsection as the
tric guitars. training equipment. ‘‘Fund’’) for the Secretary of Commerce to carry
Sec. 108379. Memory foam travel pillows. Sec. 108430. Parts and accessories for certain out sections 9902 and 9906 of the William M.
Sec. 108380. Lighting for wall installation. exercise equipment machines. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authoriza-
Sec. 108381. Decorative bathroom fan assemblies Sec. 108431. Lateral elliptical machines. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–
(lighting fixtures) assemblies. Sec. 108432. Adjustable-weight kettlebells. 283). Amounts in the Fund to carry out section
Sec. 108382. Metal household floor lamps. Sec. 108433. Adjustable-weight barbell. 9906 of Public Law 116–283 shall be transferred
Sec. 108383. Solar powered pathway lights, each Sec. 108434. Exercise cycles with dual-position to and merged with ac counts within the De-
measuring between 36.8 cm and 42 handgrips. partment of Commerce to be used for such pur-
cm in height. Sec. 108435. Exercise cycles with single hand- poses.
Sec. 108384. Solar powered pathway lights, each grips. (2) APPROPRIATION.—
measuring between 45 cm and 48 Sec. 108436. Upright exercise cycles. (A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail-
cm in height. Sec. 108437. Recumbent exercise cycles with able for such purposes, there is appropriated to
Sec. 108385. Exterior exit viewing lights, dual touchscreen consoles. the Fund established in subsection (a)(1), out of
beam. Sec. 108438. Leaning exercise cycles. amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
Sec. 108386. LED flameless candles. Sec. 108439. Rod gyms, with vertical bench. priated—
Sec. 108387. Aquarium LED light strands. Sec. 108440. Rod and resistance gyms, with flat (i) for fiscal year 2022, $24,000,000,000, to re-
Sec. 108388. LED light modules for bathroom benches. main available until expended, of which
fans/lights. Sec. 108441. Foldable treadmills, with LCD con- $19,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Public
Sec. 108389. Aquarium LED light sticks. soles with control keypads. Law 116–283, $2,000,000,000 shall be for sub-
Sec. 108390. Aquarium LED light strips. Sec. 108442. Foldable treadmills, with section (c) of section 9906 of Public Law 116–283,
Sec. 108391. Decorative votive candle holders. touchscreen consoles measuring $2,500,000,000 shall be for subsection (d) of sec-
Sec. 108392. Candle jar shades. 44.5 cm or less. tion 9906 of Public Law 116–283, and $500,000,000
Sec. 108393. Non-electrical lighting. Sec. 108443. Indoor cycling machines with wire- shall be for subsections (e) and (f) of section
Sec. 108394. Outdoor garden or patio torches of less data touchscreen displays. 9906 of Public Law 116–283;
bamboo construction. Sec. 108444. Indoor cycling machines with LCD (ii) for fiscal year 2023, $7,000,000,000 to re-
Sec. 108395. Outdoor garden or patio torches of consoles and two water bottle main available until expended, of which
non-bamboo construction. holders. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Public
Sec. 108396. Indoor oil lamps with base of glass Sec. 108445. Indoor cycling machines with LCD Law 116–283 and $2,000,000,000 shall be for sub-
or metal. consoles and single water bottle sections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 of
Sec. 108397. Outdoor garden torches for tabletop holder. Public Law 116–283;
use. Sec. 108446. Recumbent elliptical machines. (iii) for fiscal year 2024, $6,300,000,000, to re-
Sec. 108398. Glass lens arrays for spotlights. Sec. 108447. Fitness equipment combining the main available until expended, of which
Sec. 108399. Lamp shades. functions of an elliptical and a $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Public
Sec. 108400. Galvanized steel LED downlight stair stepper, weight over 90 kgs. Law 116–283 and $1,300,000,000 shall be for sub-
housing frames. Sec. 108448. Foldable treadmills with sections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 of
Sec. 108401. Aluminum cylinders for LED light- touchscreen console greater than Public Law 116–283;
ing fixtures. 44.4 cm. (iv) for fiscal year 2025, $6,100,000,000, to re-
Sec. 108402. Galvanized steel brackets and Sec. 108449. Interactive indoor cycling exercise main available until expended, of which
plates for LED lighting fixtures. cycles. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Public
Sec. 108403. Aluminum LED downlight reflec- Sec. 108450. Multimodality fitness equipment, Law 116–283 and $1,100,000,000 shall be for sub-
tors. with integrated contact grip heart sections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 of
Sec. 108404. Outdoor garden torch replacement rate monitors. Public Law 116–283; and
canisters. Sec. 108451. Fishing reels valued not over $2.70 (v) for fiscal year 2026, $6,800,000,000, to re-
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Sec. 108406. Zoom modules for automated mov- fishing line. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Public
ing lights. Sec. 108452. Fishing reels valued not over $2.70 Law 116– 283 and $1,800,000,000 shall be for sub-
Sec. 108407. Golf club heads for fairway woods. each. sections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 of
Sec. 108408. Golf club shafts for putters. Sec. 108453. Hard artificial crankbaits. Public Law 116–283.
Sec. 108409. Steel golf club shafts, other than Sec. 108454. Collapsible big game decoys. (B) The Secretary of Commerce may use—
for putters. Sec. 108455. Vacuum steel hinged lid pitchers, (i) up to $6,000,000,000 of the amounts made
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Public Law 116–283 for the cost of direct loans relevance of the manufacturing industry to the count, program element, and project allocations
and loan guarantees, as authorized by section national and economic security of the United of the full amount made available under sub-
9902 of Public Law 116–283, provided that— States, including the impacts of job losses. section (b)(2)—
(I) such costs, including the cost of modifying (F) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘mature tech- (i) for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, not later
such loans and loan guarantees shall be as de- nology node’’ has the meaning given the term by than 90 days after the date of enactment of this
fined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget the Secretary of Commerce. Act; and
Act of 1974; and (4) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— (ii) for each subsequent fiscal year through
(II) these funds are available to subsidize (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The 2026, as part of the annual budget submission of
gross obligations for the principal amount of di- President shall submit to Congress detailed ac- the President under section 1105(a) of title 31,
rect loans and total loan principal, any part of count, program, and project allocations of the United States Code.
which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed full amount made available under subsection (B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
$75,000,000,000; and (a)(2)— (i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Appro-
(ii) up to 2 percent of the amounts made avail- (i) for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, not later priations of the House of Representatives and
able in each fiscal year for salaries and ex- than 90 days after the date of enactment of this the Senate may provide for alternate allocation
penses, administration, and oversight purposes Act; and of amounts made available under subsection
to carry out sections 9902, 9904 and 9906 of Pub- (ii) for each subsequent fiscal year through (b)(2), including by account, program element,
lic Law 116–283, of which $5,000,000 in each of 2026, as part of the annual budget submission of and project.
fiscal years 2022 through 2026 shall be trans- the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, (ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.—
United States Code. (I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Congress
ferred to the Office of Inspector General of the
(B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— has not enacted legislation establishing alter-
Department of Commerce to oversee expendi-
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Appro- nate allocations, including by account, program
tures from the Fund. The requirement to trans-
priations of the House of Representatives and element, and project, by the date on which the
fer and merge funds for carrying out section
the Senate may provide for alternate allocation Act making full-year appropriations for the De-
9906 of Public Law 116–283 shall not apply to
of amounts made available under subsection partment of Defense for the applicable fiscal
amounts used pursuant to this provision.
(a)(2), including by account, program, and year is enacted into law, only then shall
(3) ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE TECHNOLOGY
project. amounts made available under subsection (b)(2)
NODES.—
(ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— be allocated by the President or apportioned or
(A) Of the amount available in fiscal year 2022
(I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Congress allotted by account, program element, and
to implement section 9902 of Public Law 116–283,
has not enacted legislation establishing alter- project pursuant to title 31, United States Code.
$2,000,000,000 shall be to provide Federal finan-
nate allocations, including by account, pro- (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—If
cial assistance to covered entities to incentivize
gram, and project, by the date on which the Act Congress enacts legislation establishing alter-
investment in facilities and equipment in the
making full-year appropriations for the Depart- nate allocations, including by account, program
United States for the fabrication, assembly, test-
ment of Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related element, and project, for amounts made avail-
ing, or advanced packaging of semiconductors
Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted able under subsection (b)(2) that are less than
at mature technology nodes.
into law, only then shall amounts made avail- the full amount appropriated under that sub-
(B) In addition to the procedures, eligibility,
able under subsection (a)(2) be allocated by the section, the difference between the amount ap-
and considerations for review specified in sub-
President or apportioned or allotted by account, propriated and the alternate allocation shall be
section 9902(a)(2) of Public Law 116–283, in
program, and project pursuant to title 31, allocated by the President and apportioned and
order for an entity to qualify to receive Federal
United States Code. allotted by account, program element, and
financial assistance under this paragraph, the (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—If project pursuant to title 31, United States Code.
covered entity shall— Congress enacts legislation establishing alter- (c) CHIPS FOR AMERICA INTERNATIONAL TECH-
(i)(I) provide equipment or materials for the
nate allocations, including by account, pro- NOLOGY SECURITY AND INNOVATION FUND.—
fabrication, assembly, testing, or advanced (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in
gram, and project, for amounts made available
packaging of semiconductors at mature tech- the Treasury of the United States a fund to be
under subsection (a)(2) that are less than the
nology nodes in the United States; or known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to
full amount appropriated under that subsection,
(II) fabricate, assemble using advanced pack-
the difference between the amount appropriated Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America
aging, or test semiconductors at mature tech-
and the alternate allocation shall be allocated International Technology Security and Innova-
nology nodes in the United States; and
by the President and apportioned and allotted tion Fund’’ (referred to in this subsection as the
(ii) commit to using any Federal financial as-
by account, program, and project pursuant to ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for international informa-
sistance received under this section to increase
title 31, United States Code. tion and communications technology security
the production of semiconductors at mature
(b) CHIPS FOR AMERICA DEFENSE FUND.— and semiconductor supply chain activities, in-
technology nodes. (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in cluding to support the development and adop-
(C) ln addition to the considerations described
the Treasury of the United States a fund to be tion of secure and trusted telecommunications
in subsection 9902(a)(2)(C) of Public Law 116–
known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to technologies, secure semiconductors, secure
283, in granting Federal financial assistance
Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America semiconductors supply chains, and other emerg-
under this paragraph, the Secretary may con-
Defense Fund’’ (referred to in this subsection as ing technologies and to carry out sections 9905
sider whether a covered entity produces or sup-
the ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for research, develop- and 9202(a)(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thorn-
plies equipment or materials used in the fabrica-
ment, test and evaluation, workforce develop- berry National Defense Authorization Act for
tion, assembly, testing, or advanced packaging
ment, and other requirements that are unique to Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283), as appro-
of semiconductors at mature technology nodes
the Department of Defense and the intelligence priate. Amounts in the Fund shall be trans-
that are necessary to support a critical manu-
community, including those requirements that ferred by the Secretary of State to accounts
facturing industry.
are necessary to carry out section 9903(b) of the within the Department of State, the United
(D) ln awarding Federal financial assistance
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense States Agency for International Development,
to covered entities under this paragraph, the
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public the Export-Import Bank, and the United States
Secretary shall give priority to covered entities
Law 116–283). Amounts in the Fund shall be International Development Finance Corpora-
that support the resiliency of semiconductor
transferred to and merged with accounts within tion, as appropriate, to be used for such pur-
supply chains for critical manufacturing indus-
the Department of Defense to be used for such poses and under the terms and conditions of the
tries in the United States.
purposes. Amounts in the Fund or transferred to account to which transferred.
(E) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘critical man-
and merged with accounts within the Depart- (2) APPROPRIATION.—
ufacturing industry’’—
ment of Defense may not be used for construc- (A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail-
(i) means an industry that is assigned a North
tion of facilities. able for such purposes, there is appropriated to
American Industry Classification System code
(2) APPROPRIATION.—In addition to amounts the Fund established in subsection (c)(1), out of
beginning with 31, 32, or 33, and for which the
otherwise available for such purposes, there is amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
industry components that are assigned a North
appropriated to the Fund established in sub- priated—
American Industry Classification System code (i) for fiscal year 2022, $100,000,000, to remain
section (b)(1), out of amounts in the Treasury
beginning with the same 4 digits as the indus- available until September 30, 2026;
not otherwise appropriated—
try— (A) for fiscal year 2022, $400,000,000, to remain (ii) for fiscal year 2023, $100,000,000, to remain
(I) manufacture primary products and parts, available until September 30, 2027;
available until September 30, 2022;
the sum of which account for not less than 5 (B) for fiscal year 2023, $400,000,000, to remain (iii) for fiscal year 2024, $100,000,000, to remain
percent of the manufacturing value added by available until September 30, 2023; available until September 30, 2028;
industry gross domestic product of the United (C) for fiscal year 2024, $400,000,000, to remain (iv) for fiscal year 2025, $100,000,000, to remain
States; and available until September 30, 2024; available until September 30, 2029; and

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(II) employ individuals for primary products (D) for fiscal year 2025, $400,000,000, to remain (v) for fiscal year 2026, $100,000,000, to remain
and parts manufacturing activities that, com- available until September 30, 2025; and available until September 30, 2030.
bined, account for not less than 5 percent of (E) for fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000, to remain (B) In carrying out this subsection, the Sec-
manufacturing employment in the United available until September 30, 2026. retary of State may use up to $5,000,000 of the
States; and (3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— amounts made available in each fiscal year for
(ii) may include any other manufacturing in- (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The the Fund for salaries and expenses, administra-
dustry designated by the Secretary based on the President shall submit to Congress detailed ac- tion, and oversight purposes, of which $500,000

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in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 shall be ‘‘(ii) for which the industry components that (3) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ‘‘used for
transferred to the Office of Inspector General of are assigned a North American Industry Classi- semiconductors’’ and inserting ‘‘used for the
the Department of State to oversee expenditures fication System code beginning with the same 4 purposes’’; and
under the Fund. digits as the industry— (4) by adding at the end the following:
(3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— ‘‘(I) manufacture primary products and parts, ‘‘(d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
(A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The the sum of which account for not less than 5 Congress that, in carrying out subsection (a),
President shall submit to Congress detailed ac- percent of the manufacturing value added by the Secretary should allocate funds in a manner
count, program, project, and activity allocations industry gross domestic product of the United that—
of the full amount made available under sub- States; and ‘‘(1) strengthens the security and resilience of
section (c)(2)— ‘‘(II) employ individuals for primary products the semiconductor supply chain, including by
(i) for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, not later and parts manufacturing activities that, com- mitigating gaps and vulnerabilities;
than 90 days after the date of enactment of this bined, account for not less than 5 percent of ‘‘(2) provides a supply of secure semiconduc-
Act; and manufacturing employment in the United tors relevant for national security;
(ii) for each subsequent fiscal year through States; and ‘‘(3) strengthens the leadership of the United
2026, as part of the annual budget submission of ‘‘(B) may include any other manufacturing States in semiconductor technology;
the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, industry designated by the Secretary based on ‘‘(4) grows the economy of the United States
United States Code. the relevance of the manufacturing industry to and supports job creation in the United States;
(B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— the national and economic security of the and
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Appro- ‘‘(5) improves the resiliency of the semicon-
United States, including the impacts of job
priations of the House of Representatives and ductor supply chains of critical manufacturing
losses.’’; and
the Senate may provide for alternate allocation (4) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so re- industries.
of amounts made available under subsection designated, the following: ‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE
(c)(2), including by account, program, project, ‘‘(9) The term ‘mature technology node’ has TECHNOLOGY NODES.—
and activity. the meaning given the term by the Secretary.’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab-
(ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— lish within the program established under sub-
(b) SEMICONDUCTOR PROGRAM.—Section 9902
(I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Congress section (a) an additional program that provides
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
has not enacted legislation establishing alter- Federal financial assistance to covered entities
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
nate allocations, including by account, pro- to incentivize investment in facilities and equip-
(Public Law 116–283) is amended—
gram, project, and activity, by the date on ment in the United States for the fabrication,
(1) in subsection (a)(1)—
which the Act making full-year appropriations assembly, testing, or advanced packaging of
(A) by striking ‘‘for semiconductor fabrica-
for the Department of State, Foreign Oper- semiconductors at mature technology nodes.
tion’’ and inserting ‘‘for the fabrication’’;
ations, and Related Programs for the applicable ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS.—In
(B) by inserting ‘‘production,’’ before ‘‘or re-
fiscal year is enacted into law, only then shall order for an entity to qualify to receive Federal
search and development’’; and
amounts made available under subsection (c)(2) financial assistance under this subsection, the
(C) by striking the period at the end and in-
be allocated by the President or apportioned or covered entity shall—
serting ‘‘of semiconductors, materials used to
allotted by account, program, project, and activ- ‘‘(A) submit an application under subsection
manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor
ity pursuant to title 31, United States Code. (a)(2)(A);
manufacturing equipment.’’; and
(II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—If ‘‘(B) meet the eligibility requirements under
(2) in subsection (a)(2)—
Congress enacts legislation establishing alter- subsection (a)(2)(B);
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii)—
nate allocations, including by account, pro- ‘‘(C)(i) provide equipment or materials for the
(i) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the
gram, project, and activity, for amounts made fabrication, assembly, testing, or advanced
end;
available under subsection (c)(2) that are less packaging of semiconductors at mature tech-
(ii) in subclause (IV), by striking the period at
than the full amount appropriated under that nology nodes in the United States; or
the end and inserting ‘‘and’’; and
subsection, the difference between the amount (iii) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) fabricate, assemble using advanced pack-
appropriated and the alternate allocation shall ‘‘(V) determined— aging, or test semiconductors at mature tech-
be allocated by the President and apportioned ‘‘(aa) the type of semiconductor technology nology nodes in the United States;
and allotted by account, program, project, and the covered entity will produce at the facility ‘‘(D) commit to using any Federal financial
activity pursuant to title 31, United States Code. described in clause (i); and assistance received under this section to in-
(d) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of ‘‘(bb) the customers to which the covered enti- crease the production of semiconductors at ma-
the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit ty plans to sell the semiconductor technology ture technology nodes; and
Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is described in item (aa).’’; ‘‘(E) be subject to the considerations described
amended by inserting after ‘‘Continuing Fund, (B) in subparagraph (C)— in subsection (a)(2)(C).
Southwestern Power Administration (89–5649–0– (i) in clause (i)— ‘‘(3) PROCEDURES.—In granting Federal finan-
2–271).’’ the following: (I) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘is in the in- cial assistance to covered entities under this
‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semi- subsection, the Secretary may use the proce-
terest of the United States’’ and inserting ‘‘is in
conductors (CHIPS) for America Fund. dures established under subsection (a).
the economic and national security interests of
‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semi- ‘‘(4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In addition to the con-
the United States’’; and
conductors (CHIPS) for America Defense Fund. siderations described in subsection (a)(2)(C), in
‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semi- (II) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at
the end; granting Federal financial assistance under this
conductors (CHIPS) for America International
(ii) in clause (ii)(IV), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the subsection, the Secretary may consider whether
Technology Security and Innovation Fund.’’.
(e) STATUTORY PAYGO SCORECARDS.—The end; a covered entity produces or supplies equipment
budgetary effects of this section shall not be en- (iii) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); or materials used in the fabrication, assembly,
tered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained and testing, or advanced packaging of semiconduc-
pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay- (iv) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: tors at mature technology nodes that are nec-
As-You-Go Act of 2010. ‘‘(iii) the Secretary shall consider the type of essary to support a critical manufacturing in-
semiconductor technology produced by the cov- dustry.
SEC. 10002. SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVES.
ered entity and whether that semiconductor ‘‘(5) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 9901 of the William
technology advances the economic and national cial assistance to covered entities under this
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author-
security interests of the United States; and’’; subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as sub- covered entities that support the resiliency of
116–283) is amended—
paragraph (E); and semiconductor supply chains for critical manu-
(1) in paragraph (2)—
(A) by inserting ‘‘production,’’ before ‘‘or re- (D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the facturing industries in the United States.
search and development’’; and following: ‘‘(6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
(B) by striking ‘‘of semiconductors.’’ and in- ‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan- There are authorized to be appropriated to the
serting ‘‘of semiconductors, materials used to cial assistance to covered entities under sub- Secretary to carry out this subsection
manufacture semiconductors, or semiconductor section (a), the Secretary shall give priority to $2,000,000,000, which shall remain available
manufacturing equipment.’’; ensuring that a covered entity receiving finan- until expended.
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), cial assistance will— ‘‘(f) CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.—Section 602 of
(7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8), ‘‘(i) manufacture semiconductors necessary to the Public Works and Economic Development
(10), and (11), respectively; address gaps and vulnerabilities in the domestic Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply to a con-
(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- supply chain across a diverse range of tech- struction project that receives financial assist-

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lowing: nology and process nodes; and ance from the Secretary under this section.’’.
‘‘(4) The term ‘critical manufacturing indus- ‘‘(ii) provide a secure supply of semiconduc- (c) ADVANCED MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH
try’— tors necessary for the national security, manu- AND DEVELOPMENT.—Section 9906 of the William
‘‘(A) means an industry— facturing, critical infrastructure, and tech- M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author-
‘‘(i) that is assigned a North American Indus- nology leadership of the United States and other ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
try Classification System code beginning with essential elements of the economy of the United 116–283) is amended by adding at the end the
31, 32, or 33; and States.’’; following:

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‘‘(h) INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS.—Section 602 of United States Code, except that the Secretary (3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated—
the Public Works and Economic Development shall appoint not more than 25 personnel under (A) in paragraph (3)—
Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply to a con- this paragraph; and (i) subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the
struction project that receives financial assist- ‘‘(6) with the consent of another Federal end;
ance from the Secretary under this section.’’. agency, enter into an agreement with that Fed- (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as sub-
(d) LOAN GUARANTEE AUTHORITIES.—Section eral agency to utilize, with or without reim- paragraph (E); and
9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- bursement, any service, equipment, personnel, or (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal facility of that Federal agency.’’. following:
Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by (g) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis ‘‘(D) autonomous chemistry and materials
adding at the end the following: for the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National synthesis and characterization facilities that le-
‘‘(d) LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES.—Subject Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 verage advances in artificial intelligence; and’’;
to the requirements of subsection (a) of this sec- (Public Law 116–283) is amended by adding after and
tion, the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to the item relating to section 9908 the following: (B) by adding at the end the following:
make or guarantee loans to covered entities as ‘‘(4) ADVANCED PHOTON SOURCE UPGRADE.—
‘‘9909. Additional authorities.’’.
financial assistance under this section. Loans ‘‘(A) DEFINITIONS.—In this paragraph:
DIVISION B—RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ‘‘(i) FLUX.—The term ‘flux’ means the rate of
made or guaranteed under this section will be
on such terms and conditions as the Secretary TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY flow of photons.
may prescribe.’’. SCIENCE FOR THE FUTURE ‘‘(ii) HARD X-RAY.—The term ‘hard x-ray’
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES.—Section 9906 of SEC. 10101. MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE. means a photon with energy greater than 20
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De- Section 209 of the Department of Energy Or- kiloelectron volts.
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 ganization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139) is amended by ‘‘(B) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
(Public Law 116–283) is amended— adding at the end the following: vide for the upgrade to the Advanced Photon
(1) in subsection (c)(1) by adding at the end ‘‘(d) USER FACILITIES.—The Director shall Source described in the publication approved by
the following: ‘‘The Secretary may make finan- carry out the construction, operation, and the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
cial assistance awards in support of the cen- maintenance of user facilities to support the on June 9, 2016, titled ‘Report on Facility Up-
ter.’’; mission described in subsection (c). As prac- grades’, including the development of a multi-
(2) in subsection (c)(2)(B) by inserting ‘‘and ticable, these facilities shall serve the needs of bend achromat lattice to produce a high flux of
capitalize’’ before ‘‘an investment fund’’; the Department, industry, the academic commu- coherent x-rays within the hard x-ray energy
(3) in subsection (d) by— nity, and other relevant entities for the purposes region and a suite of beamlines optimized for
(A) striking ‘‘the Manufacturing USA insti- of advancing the missions of the Department, this source.
tute’’ and inserting ‘‘a Manufacturing USA in- improving the competitiveness of the United ‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary
stitute’’; and States, protecting public health and safety, and shall, subject to the availability of appropria-
(B) adding to the end the following: ‘‘The Di- addressing other national priorities including tions, ensure that the start of full operations of
rector may make financial assistance awards in emergencies. the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before
support of the Program.’’; and ‘‘(e) COORDINATION.— March 31, 2026.
(4) in subsection (f) by— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary— ‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
(A) striking ‘‘a Manufacturing USA Institute’’ ‘‘(A) shall ensure the coordination of the Of- appropriated under subsection (j), there are au-
and inserting ‘‘one or more Manufacturing USA fice of Science with the other activities of the thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
Institutes’’; Department; carry out the upgrade under this paragraph
(B) striking ‘‘is focused on semiconductor ‘‘(B) shall support joint activities among the $101,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and $56,000,000
manufacturing’’ and inserting ‘‘are focused on programs of the Department; for fiscal year 2023.
‘‘(5) SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE PROTON
semiconductor manufacturing’’; ‘‘(C) shall coordinate with other relevant Fed-
POWER UPGRADE.—
(C) inserting ‘‘The Secretary may also provide eral agencies in supporting advancements in re-
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
financial assistance to any Manufacturing USA lated research areas as appropriate; and
vide for the proton power upgrade to the Spall-
institute for work related to semiconductor man- ‘‘(D) may form partnerships to enhance the
ation Neutron Source.
ufacturing.’’ after ‘‘focused on semiconductor utilization of and ensure access to user facilities
‘‘(B) PROTON POWER UPGRADE DEFINED.—For
manufacturing.’’; and by other Federal agencies.
the purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘proton
(D) striking ‘‘Such institute may emphasize’’ ‘‘(2) OFFICE OF SCIENCE.—The Director—
power upgrade’ means the Spallation Neutron
and inserting ‘‘Such institutes may emphasize’’. ‘‘(A) shall ensure the coordination of pro-
Source power upgrade described in—
(f) ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES.—The William grams and activities carried out by the Office of
‘‘(i) the publication titled ‘Facilities for the
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author- Science; and
Future of Science: A Twenty-Year Outlook’,
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law ‘‘(B) shall direct all programs which have not
published by the Office of Science of the Depart-
116–283) is amended by adding at the end the recently completed a future planning roadmap
ment of Energy in December, 2003;
following: consistent with the funding of such programs
‘‘(ii) the publication titled ‘Four Years Later:
‘‘SEC. 9909. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES. authorized under the America COMPETES Act
An Interim Report on Facilities for the Future
‘‘In carrying out the responsibilities of the De- of 2022 to complete such a roadmap.’’.
of Science: A Twenty-Year Outlook’, published
partment of Commerce under this Act, the Sec- SEC. 10102. BASIC ENERGY SCIENCES PROGRAM. by the Office of Science of the Department of
retary of Commerce may— (a) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND Energy in August, 2007; and
‘‘(1) enter into agreements, including con- INNOVATION ACT.—Section 303 of the Depart- ‘‘(iii) the publication approved by the Basic
tracts, grants and cooperative agreements, and ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act Energy Sciences Advisory Committee on June 9,
other transactions as may be necessary and on (42 U.S.C. 18641) is amended— 2016, titled ‘Report on Facility Upgrades’.
such terms as the Secretary considers appro- (1) by redesignating subsections (a) through ‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary
priate; (e) as subsections (c) through (g), respectively; shall, subject to the availability of appropria-
‘‘(2) make advance payments under agree- and tions, ensure that the start of full operations of
ments and other transactions authorized by (2) by inserting before subsection (c), as so re- the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before
paragraph (1) without regard to section 3324 of designated, the following: July 30, 2028, with the option for early operation
title 31, United States Code; ‘‘(a) PROGRAM.—As part of the activities au- in 2025.
‘‘(3) include a clause that requires a person or thorized under section 209 of the Department of ‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
other entity to make payments to the Depart- Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the appropriated under subsection (j), there are au-
ment of Commerce as a condition for receiving Director shall carry out a research and develop- thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
support through an award of assistance or other ment program in basic energy sciences, includ- carry out the upgrade under this paragraph
transaction, and any funds received shall be ing materials sciences and engineering, chemical $49,800,000 for fiscal year 2022.
credited to and merged with the account from sciences, physical biosciences, geosciences, and ‘‘(6) SPALLATION NEUTRON SOURCE SECOND
which such support was made; other disciplines, to understand, model, and TARGET STATION.—
‘‘(4) procure temporary and intermittent serv- control matter and energy at the electronic, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
ices of experts and consultants in accordance atomic, and molecular levels in order to provide vide for a second target station for the Spall-
with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; the foundations for new energy technologies, ation Neutron Source.
‘‘(5) notwithstanding section 3104 of title 5, address scientific grand challenges, and support ‘‘(B) SECOND TARGET STATION DEFINED.—For
United States Code, or the provisions of any the energy, environment, and national security the purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘second
other law relating to the appointment, number, missions of the Department. target station’ means the Spallation Neutron

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classification, or compensation of employees, ‘‘(b) SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY.—In carrying Source second target station described in—
make appointments of scientific, engineering, out chemistry-related research and development ‘‘(i) the publication titled, ‘Facilities for the
and professional personnel, and fix the basic activities under this section, the Director shall Future of Science: A Twenty-Year Outlook’,
pay of such personnel at a rate to be determined prioritize research and development of sustain- published by the Office of Science of the Depart-
by the Secretary at rates not in excess of the able chemistry to support clean, safe, and eco- ment of Energy in December, 2003;
highest total annual compensation payable at nomic alternatives and methodologies to tradi- ‘‘(ii) the publication titled, ‘Four Years Later:
the rate determined under section 104 of title 3, tional chemical products and processes.’’; An Interim Report on Facilities for the Future

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of Science: A Twenty-Year Outlook’, published ‘‘(iv) $89,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(C) DURATION.—
by the Office of Science of the Department of ‘‘(v) $49,344,000 for fiscal year 2026. ‘‘(i) A center selected under subparagraph (A)
Energy in August, 2007; and ‘‘(9) CRYOMODULE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE shall receive support for a period of not more
‘‘(iii) the publication approved by the Basic FACILITY.— than 5 years beginning on the date of establish-
Energy Sciences Advisory Committee on June 9, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- ment of that center, subject to the availability of
2016, titled ‘Report on Facility Upgrades’. vide for the construction of a cryomodule repair appropriations.
‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary and maintenance facility to service the Linac ‘‘(ii) A center already in existence on the date
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- Coherent Light Source II and upgrades to the of enactment of the America COMPETES Act of
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of facility. The Secretary shall consult with the 2022 may continue to receive support for a pe-
the second target station under this paragraph private sector, universities, National Labora- riod of not more than 5 years beginning on the
occurs before December 31, 2033, with the option tories, and relevant Federal agencies to ensure date of establishment of that center.
for early operation in 2029. that this facility has the capability to maintain, ‘‘(D) RENEWAL.—Upon the expiration of any
‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be repair, and test superconducting radiofrequency period of support of a center under this sub-
appropriated under subsection (j), there are au- accelerator components. section, the Director may renew support for the
thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to ‘‘(B) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be center, on a merit-reviewed basis, for a period of
carry out the activities under this paragraph, appropriated under subsection (j), there are au- not more than 5 years.
including construction— thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to ‘‘(E) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the exist-
‘‘(i) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; carry out the activities under this paragraph— ing authorities of the Department, the Director
‘‘(ii) $127,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ‘‘(i) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; may terminate an underperforming center for
‘‘(iii) $204,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ‘‘(ii) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; cause during the performance period.
‘‘(iv) $279,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(iii) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ‘‘(i) MATERIALS RESEARCH DATABASE.—
‘‘(v) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ‘‘(iv) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall support
‘‘(7) ADVANCED LIGHT SOURCE UPGRADE.— ‘‘(10) NANOSCALE SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER the development of a web-based platform to de-
RECAPITALIZATION PROJECT.—
‘‘(A) DEFINITIONS.—In this paragraph: velop and provide access to a database of com-
‘‘(i) FLUX.—The term ‘flux’ means the rate of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
puted information on known and predicted ma-
flow of photons. vide for the recapitalization of the Nanoscale
terials properties and computational tools to ac-
‘‘(ii) SOFT X-RAY.—The term ‘soft x-ray’ Science Research Centers, to include the up-
celerate breakthroughs in materials discovery
means a photon with energy in the range from grade of equipment at each Center supported by
and design.
50 to 2,000 electron volts. the Office of Science on the date of enactment of ‘‘(2) PROGRAM.—In carrying out this sub-
‘‘(B) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- the America COMPETES Act of 2022, to accel- section, the Director shall—
vide for the upgrade to the Advanced Light erate advances in the various fields of science ‘‘(A) conduct cooperative research with indus-
Source described in the publication approved by including nanoscience, materials, chemistry, bi- try, academia, and other research institutions to
the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee ology, and quantum information science. advance understanding, prediction, and manip-
on June 9, 2016, titled ‘Report on Facility Up- ‘‘(B) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
ulation of materials and facilitate the design of
grades’, including the development of a appropriated under subsection (j), there are au-
novel materials;
multibend achromat lattice to produce a high thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to ‘‘(B) develop and maintain data infrastruc-
flux of coherent x-rays within the soft x-ray en- carry out the recapitalization under this para- ture at user facilities that generate data to col-
ergy region. graph— lect, analyze, label, and otherwise prepare the
‘‘(i) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary data for inclusion in the database;
‘‘(ii) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- ‘‘(iii) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ‘‘(C) leverage existing high performance com-
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of ‘‘(iv) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.’’; and puting systems to conduct high throughput cal-
the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before (4) by adding at the end the following: culations, and develop computational and data
September 30, 2029. ‘‘(h) COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS AND CHEM- mining algorithms for the prediction of material
‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be ICAL SCIENCES.— properties;
appropriated under subsection (j), there are au- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall support ‘‘(D) strengthen the foundation for new tech-
thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to a program of research and development for the nologies and advanced manufacturing; and
carry out the upgrade under this paragraph— application of advanced computing practices to ‘‘(E) drive the development of advanced mate-
‘‘(i) $75,100,000 for fiscal year 2022; foundational and emerging research problems in rials for applications that span the Depart-
‘‘(ii) $135,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; chemistry and materials science. Research ac- ment’s missions in energy, environment, and na-
‘‘(iii) $102,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; tivities shall include— tional security.
‘‘(iv) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(A) chemical catalysis research and develop- ‘‘(3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this sub-
‘‘(v) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ment; section, the Director shall leverage programs
‘‘(8) LINAC COHERENT LIGHT SOURCE II HIGH ‘‘(B) the use of large data sets to model mate- and activities across the Department, including
ENERGY UPGRADE.— rials phenomena, including through advanced computational materials and chemical sciences
‘‘(A) DEFINITIONS.—In this paragraph: characterization of materials, materials syn- centers established under subsection (h).
‘‘(i) HIGH ENERGY X-RAY.—The term ‘high en- thesis, processing, and innovative use of experi- ‘‘(4) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
ergy x-ray’ means a photon with an energy in mental and theoretical data; appropriated under subsection (j), there are au-
the 5 to 13 kiloelectron volt range. ‘‘(C) co-design of chemical system and chem- thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
‘‘(ii) HIGH REPETITION RATE.—The term ‘high istry modeling software with advanced com- carry out activities under this subsection
repetition rate’ means the delivery of x-ray puting systems and hardware technologies; and $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022
pulses up to 1 million pulses per second. ‘‘(D) modeling of chemical processes, assem- through 2026.
‘‘(iii) ULTRA-SHORT PULSE X-RAYS.—The term blies, and reactions such as molecular dynamics ‘‘(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
‘ultra-short pulse x-rays’ means x-ray bursts ca- and quantum chemistry, including through There are authorized to be appropriated to the
pable of durations of less than 100 femtoseconds. novel computing methods. Secretary to carry out the activities described in
‘‘(B) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— ‘‘(2) COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS AND CHEM- this section—
‘‘(i) provide for the upgrade to the Linac Co- ICAL SCIENCES CENTERS.— ‘‘(1) $2,727,705,000 for fiscal year 2022;
herent Light Source II facility described in the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the activi- ‘‘(2) $2,828,896,600 for fiscal year 2023;
publication approved by the Basic Energy ties authorized under paragraph (1), the Direc- ‘‘(3) $3,019,489,612 for fiscal year 2024;
Sciences Advisory Committee on June 9, 2016, ti- tor shall select and establish up to six computa- ‘‘(4) $3,161,698,885 for fiscal year 2025; and
tled ‘Report on Facility Upgrades’, including tional materials and chemical sciences centers ‘‘(5) $3,291,651,600 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
the development of experimental capabilities for to— (b) ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS.—Section 973
high energy x-rays to reveal fundamental sci- ‘‘(i) develop open-source, robust, and vali- of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.
entific discoveries; and dated computational codes and user-friendly 16313) is amended—
‘‘(ii) ensure such upgrade enables the produc- software, coupled with innovative use of experi- (1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (4)
tion and use of high energy, ultra-short pulse x- mental and theoretical data, to enable the de- and inserting:
rays delivered at a high repetition rate. sign, discovery, and development of new mate- ‘‘(4) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized
‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary rials and chemical systems; and to be appropriated for Basic Energy Sciences,
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- ‘‘(ii) focus on overcoming challenges and there are authorized to be appropriated to the
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of maximizing the benefits of exascale and other Secretary for carrying out activities under this
the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before high performance computing underpinned by subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years
December 31, 2026. accelerated node technologies. 2022 through 2026.’’; and

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‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be ‘‘(B) SELECTION.—The Director shall select (2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (4)
appropriated under subsection (j), there are au- centers under subparagraph (A) on a competi- and inserting:
thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to tive, merit-reviewed basis. The Director shall ‘‘(4) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized
carry out the upgrade under this paragraph— consider applications from the National Labora- to be appropriated in section 316 of the Depart-
‘‘(i) $106,925,000 for fiscal year 2022; tories, institutes of higher education, multi-in- ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act,
‘‘(ii) $125,925,000 for fiscal year 2023; stitutional collaborations, and other appropriate there are authorized to be appropriated to the
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subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years ‘‘(B) deepen genome-enabled knowledge of ‘‘(5) ACTIVITIES.—Centers shall undertake re-
2022 through 2026.’’. root architecture and growth in crops, including search activities to accelerate the production of
(c) ELECTRICITY STORAGE RESEARCH INITIA- trees; and biofuels and bioproducts from advanced biomass
TIVE.—Section 975 of the Energy Policy Act of ‘‘(C) develop biosystems design methods and resources by identifying the most suitable spe-
2005 (42 U.S.C. 16315) is amended— tools to increase the efficiency of photosynthesis cies of plants for use as energy crops; and im-
(1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (4) in plants; and proving methods of breeding, propagation,
and inserting: ‘‘(6) develop other relevant methods and proc- planting, producing, harvesting, storage and
‘‘(4) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized esses as determined by the Director. processing. Activities may include the following:
to be appropriated for Basic Energy Sciences, ‘‘(c) BIOMOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ‘‘(A) Research activities to increase sustain-
there are authorized to be appropriated to the IMAGING SCIENCE.—The Director shall carry out ability, including—
Secretary for carrying out activities under this research and development activities in biomolec- ‘‘(i) advancing knowledge of how bioenergy
subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years ular characterization and imaging science, in- crop interactions with biotic and abiotic envi-
2022 through 2026.’’; cluding development of integrative imaging and ronmental factors influence crop growth, yield,
(2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (4) analysis platforms and biosensors to understand and quality;
and inserting: the expression, structure, and function of ge- ‘‘(ii) identifying the most impactful research
‘‘(4) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized nome information encoded within cells and for areas that address the economics of biofuels and
to be appropriated in section 316 of the Depart- real-time measurements in ecosystems and field bioproducts production; and
ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act, sites of relevance to the mission of the Depart- ‘‘(iii) utilizing multiscale modeling to advance
there are authorized to be appropriated to the ment of Energy.’’; and predictive understanding of biofuel cropping
Secretary for carrying out activities under this (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through ecosystems.
subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years ‘‘(B) Research activities to further feedstock
(d) as subsections (d) through (f), respectively.
2022 through 2026.’’; and development, including lignocellulosic, algal,
(b) BIOENERGY RESEARCH CENTERS.—Section
(3) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (4) gaseous wastes including carbon oxides and
977(f) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.
and inserting: methane, and direct air capture of single carbon
16317(f)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(4) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized ‘‘(f) BIOENERGY RESEARCH CENTERS.— gases via plants and microbes, including—
to be appropriated in section 316 of the Depart- ‘‘(i) developing genetic and genomic tools,
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro-
ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act, high-throughput analytical tools, and biosys-
gram under section 306(a) of the Department of
there are authorized to be appropriated to the tems design approaches to enhance bioenergy
Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.
Secretary for carrying out activities under this feedstocks and their associated microbiomes;
18644(a)), the Director shall support up to six ‘‘(ii) conducting field testing of new potential
subsection $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years bioenergy research centers to conduct funda-
2022 through 2026.’’. bioenergy feedstock crops under environ-
mental research in plant and microbial systems mentally benign and geographically diverse con-
SEC. 10103. BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL biology, biological imaging and analysis, and
RESEARCH. ditions to assess viability and robustness; and
genomics, and to accelerate advanced research ‘‘(iii) developing quantitative models informed
(a) PROGRAM; BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS; BIO- and development of biomass-based liquid trans-
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND IMAGING
by experimentation to predict how bioenergy
portation fuels, bioenergy, or biobased mate- feedstocks perform under diverse conditions.
SCIENCE.—Section 306 of the Department of En- rials, chemicals, and products that are produced ‘‘(C) Research activities to improve
ergy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. from a variety of regionally diverse feedstocks, lignocellulosic deconstruction and separation
18644) is amended— and to facilitate the translation of research re- methods, including—
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the ‘‘(i) developing feedstock-agnostic
sults to industry. The activities of the centers
following: deconstruction processes capable of efficiently
authorized under this subsection may include—
‘‘(a) PROGRAM.—As part of the duties of the
‘‘(A) accelerating the domestication of bio- fractionating biomass into targeted output
Director authorized under section 209 of the De-
energy-relevant plants, microbes, and associated streams;
partment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(ii) gaining a detailed understanding of
microbial communities to enable high-impact,
7139), and coordinated with the activities au- plant cell wall biosynthesis, composition, struc-
value-added coproduct development at multiple
thorized under sections 303 and 304 of this Act, ture, and properties during deconstruction; and
points in the bioenergy supply chain;
the Director shall carry out a program of re- ‘‘(B) developing the science and technological ‘‘(iii) improving enzymes and approaches for
search and development in the areas of biologi- advances to ensure process sustainability is con- biomass breakdown and cellulose, hemicellulose,
cal systems science and climate and environ- sidered in the creation of biofuels and bioprod- and lignin processing.
mental science, including subsurface science, ucts from lignocellulose; and ‘‘(D) Research activities to improve the feed-
relevant to the development of new energy tech- ‘‘(C) using the latest tools in genomics, molec- stock conversion process for advanced biofuels
nologies and to support the energy, environ- ular biology, catalysis science, chemical engi- and bioproducts, including—
mental, and national security missions of the neering, systems biology, and computational ‘‘(i) developing high-throughput methods to
Department. and robotics technologies to sustainably produce screen or select high-performance microbial
‘‘(b) BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.—The Director shall strains and communities to improve product for-
and transform biomass into biofuels and bio-
carry out research and development activities in mation rates, yields, and selectivity;
products.
genomic science including fundamental research ‘‘(ii) establishing a broad set of platform
‘‘(2) SELECTION AND DURATION.—
on plants and microbes to increase systems-level ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A center established under microorganisms and microbial communities suit-
understanding of the complex biological systems, paragraph (1) shall be selected on a competitive, able for metabolic engineering to produce
which may include activities to— biofuels and bioproducts, as well as high-
merit-reviewed basis for a period of not more
‘‘(1) accelerate breakthroughs and new knowl- throughput methods for experimental validation
than 5 years, subject to the availability of ap-
edge that would enable the cost-effective, sus- of gene function;
propriations, beginning on the date of establish- ‘‘(iii) developing techniques to enhance micro-
tainable production of—
ment of that center. bial robustness for tolerating toxins to improve
‘‘(A) biomass-based liquid transportation
‘‘(B) APPLICATIONS.—The Director shall con-
fuels; biofuel and bioproduct yields and to gain a bet-
‘‘(B) bioenergy; and sider applications from National Laboratories, ter understanding of the cellular and molecular
‘‘(C) biobased materials from renewable bio- multi-institutional collaborations, and other ap- bases of tolerance for major chemical classes of
mass; propriate entities. inhibitors found in these processes;
‘‘(2) improve fundamental understanding of ‘‘(C) EXISTING CENTERS.—A center already in ‘‘(iv) advancing technologies for the use of
plant and microbial processes impacting the existence on the date of enactment of the Amer- batch, continuous, as well as consolidated bio-
global carbon cycle, including processes for re- ica COMPETES Act of 2022 may continue to re- processing;
moving carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, ceive support for a period of not more than 5 ‘‘(v) identifying, creating, and optimizing mi-
through photosynthesis and other biological years beginning on the date of establishment of crobial and chemical pathways to produce
processes, for sequestration and storage; that center. promising, atom-economical intermediates and
‘‘(3) understand the microbiome mechanisms ‘‘(3) RENEWAL.—After the end of either period final bioproducts from biomass with consider-
used to transform, immobilize, or remove con- described in paragraph (2), the Director may ations given to environmentally benign proc-
taminants from subsurface environments; renew support for the center for a period of not esses;
‘‘(4) develop the computational approaches more than 5 years on a merit-reviewed basis. For ‘‘(vi) developing high-throughput, real-time,
and integrated platforms for open access col- a center in operation for 10 years after its pre- in situ analytical techniques to understand and
laborative science; vious selection on a competitive, merit-reviewed characterize the pre- and post-bioproduct sepa-
‘‘(5) leverage tools and approaches across the basis, the Director may renew support for the ration streams in detail;
Office of Science to expand research to include center on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis for ‘‘(vii) creating methodologies for efficiently
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bio-based chemicals, polymers, inorganic mate- sequently provide an additional renewal on a high-value bioproducts in existing biomass
rials, including research to— merit-reviewed basis for a period of not more streams, and utilizing current byproduct
‘‘(A) advance biosystems design research to than 5 years. streams;
advance the understanding of how CRISPR ‘‘(4) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the exist- ‘‘(viii) identifying and improving plant feed-
tools and other gene editing tools and tech- ing authorities of the Department, the Director stocks with enhanced extractable levels of de-
nologies work in nature, in the laboratory, and may terminate an underperforming center for sired bioproducts or bioproduct precursors, in-
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‘‘(ix) developing integrated biological and tiple scales that control the flux of environ- ‘‘(C) interaction among human and Earth sys-
chemical catalytic approaches to valorize and mentally relevant compounds between the ter- tems informed by interdisciplinary research, in-
produce a diverse portfolio of advanced fuels restrial surface and the atmosphere; and cluding the economic and social sciences.
and bioproducts. ‘‘(E) inform potential natural mitigation and ‘‘(5) MID-SCALE FUNDING MECHANISM.—
‘‘(6) INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS.—Centers shall adaptation options for increased concentrations ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any of the activities au-
establish industry partnerships to translate re- of greenhouse gas emissions and any associated thorized in this subsection may be carried out by
search results to commercial applications. changes in climate. competitively selected mid-scale, multi-institu-
‘‘(7) COORDINATION.—In coordination with the ‘‘(2) PRIORITIZATION.—In carrying out the tional research centers in lieu of individual re-
Bioenergy Technologies Office of the Depart- program authorized under paragraph (1), the search grants, or large-scale experiments or user
ment, the Director shall support interdiscipli- Director shall prioritize— facilities.
nary research activities to improve the capacity, ‘‘(A) the development of software and algo- ‘‘(B) CONSIDERATION.—The Biological and En-
efficiency, resilience, security, reliability, and rithms to enable the productive application of vironmental Research Advisory Committee shall
affordability, of the production and use of environmental systems and extreme weather in provide recommendations to the Director on
biofuels and bioproducts, as well as activities to climate and Earth system prediction models in projects most suitable for the research centers
enable positive impacts and avoid the potential high-performance computing systems; and described in subparagraph (A).
‘‘(B) capabilities that support the Depart- ‘‘(h) BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RE-
negative impacts that the production and use of
ment’s mission needs for energy and infrastruc- SEARCH USER FACILITIES.—
biofuels and bioproducts may have on eco-
ture security, resilience, and reliability. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry
systems, people, and historically marginalized
‘‘(3) ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SCIENCE RE- out a program for the development, construc-
communities.’’.
SEARCH.— tion, operation, and maintenance of user facili-
(c) LOW-DOSE RADIATION RESEARCH PRO- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—As part of the activities de-
GRAM.—Section 306(e)(8) of the Department of ties to enhance the collection and analysis of
scribed in paragraph (1), the Director shall observational data related to complex biological,
Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. carry out research to advance an integrated, ro-
18644(e)(8)), as redesignated under subsection climate, and environmental systems.
bust, and scale-aware predictive understanding ‘‘(2) FACILITY REQUIREMENTS.—To the max-
(a), is amended— of environmental systems, including the role of
(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’; imum extent practicable, the user facilities de-
hydrobiogeochemistry, from the subsurface to veloped, constructed, operated, or maintained
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe-
the top of the vegetative canopy that considers under paragraph (1) shall include—
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
effects of seasonal to interannual variability ‘‘(A) distributed field research and observa-
(3) by adding at the end the following:
and change. tion platforms for understanding earth system
‘‘(E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
‘‘(B) CLEAN WATER AND WATERSHED RE- processes;
‘‘(F) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
SEARCH.—As part of the activities described in ‘‘(B) analytical techniques, instruments, and
(d) LOW-DOSE RADIATION AND SPACE RADI-
subparagraph (A), the Director shall— modeling resources for understanding the phys-
ATION RESEARCH PROGRAM.—Section 306(f) of
‘‘(i) support interdisciplinary research to sig- ical, chemical, and cellular processes of biologi-
the Department of Energy Research and Inno- nificantly advance our understanding of water
vation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644(d)), as redesignated cal and environmental systems;
availability, quality, and the impact of human ‘‘(C) integrated high-throughput sequencing,
under subsection (a), is amended to read as fol- activity and a changing climate on urban and advanced bioanalytic techniques, DNA design
lows: rural watershed systems, including in fresh- and synthesis, metabolomics, and computational
‘‘(f) LOW-DOSE RADIATION AND SPACE RADI-
water environments; analysis; and
ATION RESEARCH PROGRAM.— ‘‘(ii) consult with the Interagency Research, ‘‘(D) such other facilities as the Director con-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, in Development, and Demonstration Coordination siders appropriate, consistent with section 209 of
consultation with the Administrator of the Na- Committee on the Nexus of Energy and Water the Department of Energy Organization Act (42
tional Aeronautics and Space Administration, for Sustainability established under section 1010 U.S.C. 7139).
shall carry out a basic research program on the of the Energy Act of 2020 (division Z of the Con- ‘‘(3) EXISTING FACILITIES.—In carrying out the
similarities and differences between the effects solidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law program established in paragraph (1), the Direc-
of exposure to low-dose radiation on Earth, in 116–260)) on energy-water nexus research activi- tor is encouraged to evaluate the capabilities of
low Earth orbit, and in the space environment. ties; and existing user facilities and, to the maximum ex-
‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this program ‘‘(iii) engage with representatives of research tent practicable, invest in modernization of
is to accelerate breakthroughs in low-dose and and academic institutions, nonprofit organiza- those capabilities to address emerging research
low dose-rate radiation research and develop- tions, State, territorial, local, and tribal govern- priorities.
ment as described in subsection (e) and to in- ments, and industry, who have expertise in ‘‘(4) USER FACILITIES INTEGRATION AND COL-
form the advancement of new tools, tech- technologies, technological innovations, or prac- LABORATION PROGRAM.—
nologies, and advanced materials needed to fa- tices relating to the energy-water nexus, as ap- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall support
cilitate long-duration space exploration.’’. plicable. a program of collaboration between user facili-
(e) CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AND ‘‘(C) COORDINATION.— ties as defined under this subsection to encour-
OTHER ACTIVITIES.—Section 306 of the Depart- ‘‘(i) DIRECTOR.—The Director shall carry out age and enable researchers to more readily inte-
ment of Energy Research and Innovation Act activities under this paragraph in accordance grate the tools, expertise, resources, and capa-
(42 U.S.C. 18644) is further amended by adding with priorities established by the Secretary to bilities of multiple Office of Science user facili-
at the end the following: support and accelerate the decontamination of ties (as described in section 209(d) of the Depart-
‘‘(g) EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS relevant facilities managed by the Department. ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
SCIENCES ACTIVITIES.— ‘‘(ii) SECRETARY.—The Secretary shall ensure 7139)) to further research and advance emerging
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the activities au- the coordination of activities of the Department, technologies.
thorized under subsection (a), and in coordina- including activities under this paragraph, to ‘‘(B) ACTIVITIES.—The program shall advance
tion with activities carried out under subsection support and accelerate the decontamination of the integration of automation, robotics, com-
(b), the Director shall carry out earth and envi- relevant facilities managed by the Department. putational biology, bioinformatics, biosensing,
ronmental systems science research, in consulta- ‘‘(4) CLIMATE AND EARTH MODELING.—As part cellular platforms and other relevant emerging
tion with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric of the activities described in paragraph (1), the technologies as determined by the Director to
Administration and other relevant agencies, Director, in collaboration with the Advanced enhance productivity and scientific impact of
which may include activities to— Scientific Computing Research program de- user facilities.
‘‘(A) understand, observe, and model the re- scribed in section 304 and other programs car- ‘‘(5) EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
sponse of Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere to ried out by the Department, as applicable, and SCIENCES USER FACILITIES.—
increased concentrations of greenhouse gas in consultation with the National Oceanic and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the activi-
emissions and any associated changes in cli- Atmospheric Administration and other relevant ties authorized under paragraph (1), the Direc-
mate, including frequency and intensity of ex- agencies, shall carry out research to develop, tor shall establish and operate user facilities to
treme weather events; evaluate, and use high-resolution regional cli- advance the collection, validation, and analysis
‘‘(B) understand the coupled physical, chem- mate, global climate, Earth system, and other of atmospheric data, including activities to ad-
ical, and biological processes to transform, im- relevant models to inform decisions on reducing vance knowledge and improve model representa-
mobilize, remove, or move carbon, nitrogen, and greenhouse gas emissions and the resulting im- tions and measure the impact of atmospheric
other energy production-derived contaminants pacts of a changing global climate. Such mod- gases, aerosols, and clouds on earth and envi-
such as radionuclides and heavy metals, and eling shall include— ronmental systems.
understand the process of sequestration and ‘‘(A) integrated capabilities for modeling ‘‘(B) SELECTION.—The Director shall select
transformation of these, carbon dioxide, and multisectoral interactions, including socio- user facilities under paragraph (1) on a competi-
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ments; clude the impacts of climate policies on social consider applications from the National Labora-
‘‘(C) understand, observe, and model the cy- and regional equity and well-being, and the tories, institutes of higher education, multi-in-
cling of water, carbon, and nutrients in terres- interdependencies and risks at the energy- stitutional collaborations, and other appropriate
trial systems and at scales relevant to resources water-land nexus; entities.
management; ‘‘(B) greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, ‘‘(C) EXISTING FACILITIES.—To the maximum
‘‘(D) understand the biological, biogeo- energy supply and demand, and other critical extent practicable, the Director shall utilize ex-
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‘‘(6) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the pro- development of engineered ecosystems through systems (as defined in section 2 of the American
gram authorized in paragraph (1), the Director the application of artificial intelligence, novel Super Computing Leadership Act (15 U.S.C.
shall ensure that the Office of Science— sensing capabilities, and other emerging tech- 5541).
‘‘(A) consults and coordinates with the Na- nologies. ‘‘(2) PORTFOLIO BALANCE.—
tional Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the ‘‘(2) INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.—The Sec- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall main-
Environmental Protection Agency, the National retary shall coordinate with the Director of the tain a balanced portfolio within the advanced
Aeronautics and Space Administration, the De- National Science Foundation, the Administrator scientific computing research and development
partment of Agriculture, the Department of the of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- program established under section 976 of the En-
Interior, and any other relevant Federal agency ministration, the Director of the U.S. Geological ergy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16316) that
on the collection, validation, and analysis of at- Survey, and other relevant officials to avoid du- supports robust investment in—
mospheric data; and plication of research and observational activities ‘‘(i) applied mathematical, computational,
‘‘(B) coordinates with relevant stakeholders, and to ensure that activities carried out under and computer sciences research needs relevant
including institutes of higher education, non- this initiative are complimentary to those cur- to the mission of the Department, including
profit research institutions, industry, State, ter- rently being undertaken by other agencies. foundational areas that are critical to the ad-
ritorial, local, and tribal governments, and other ‘‘(3) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after vancement of energy sciences and technologies
appropriate entities to ensure access to the best the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall and new and emerging computing technologies;
available relevant atmospheric and historical provide a report to the Committee on Science, and
Space, and Technology of the House, and the ‘‘(ii) associated high-performance computing
weather data.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of hardware and facilities.
‘‘(i) COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE.—
‘‘(B) EXASCALE ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINMENT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry the Senate, on the activity mandated in sub- ‘‘(i) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
out a research program, in consultation with section (k). Congress that the Exascale Computing Project
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- ‘‘(l) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
has successfully created a broad ecosystem that
tration, to enhance the understanding of coastal There are authorized to be appropriated to the
provides shared software packages, novel eval-
ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Secretary to carry out the activities described in
uation systems, and applications relevant to the
Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the this section—
science and engineering requirements of the De-
collection of observational data, and shall de- ‘‘(1) $820,360,000 for fiscal year 2022;
‘‘(2) $886,385,200 for fiscal year 2023; partment, and that such products must be main-
velop models to analyze the ecological, biogeo- tained and improved in order that the full po-
chemical, hydrological and physical processes ‘‘(3) $956,332,164 for fiscal year 2024;
‘‘(4) $1,020,475,415 for fiscal year 2025; and tential of the deployed systems can be continu-
that interact in coastal zones. ously realized.
‘‘(2) NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR COASTAL DATA ‘‘(5) $1,099,108,695 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
SEC. 10104. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING ‘‘(ii) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall seek to
COLLECTION.—The Director shall establish, in sustain and evolve the ecosystem referenced in
RESEARCH PROGRAM.
consultation with the National Oceanic and At- clause (i) to ensure that the exascale software
(a) ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING RE-
mospheric Administration and other relevant stack and other research software will continue
SEARCH.—Section 304 of the Department of En-
agencies, an integrated system of geographically to be maintained, hardened, and otherwise opti-
ergy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.
diverse field research sites in order to improve mized for long-term use on exascale systems and
18642) is amended—
the quantity and quality of observational data, beyond and reliable availability to the user com-
(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through
and that encompass the major land water inter- munity.’’; and
(c) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively;
faces of the United States, including— (5) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol-
and
‘‘(A) the Great Lakes region; lowing:
(2) by inserting before subsection (b), as so re-
‘‘(B) the Pacific coast; ‘‘(e) NEXT GENERATION COMPUTING PRO-
designated, the following:
‘‘(C) the Atlantic coast; GRAM.—
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—As part of the activities
‘‘(D) the Arctic; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab-
authorized under section 209 of the Department
‘‘(E) the Gulf coast. lish a program to develop and implement a strat-
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the
‘‘(3) EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE.—In carrying egy for achieving computing systems with capa-
out the programs and establishing the field re- Director shall carry out, in coordination with
academia and relevant public and private sector bilities beyond exascale computing systems. In
search sites under paragraph (1) and (2), the establishing this program, the Secretary shall—
Secretary shall leverage existing research and entities, a research, development, and dem-
onstration program to— ‘‘(A) maintain foundational research pro-
development infrastructure supported by the De- grams in mathematical, computational, and
‘‘(1) steward applied mathematics, computa-
partment, including the Department’s existing computer sciences focused on new and emerging
tional science, and computer science research
marine and coastal research lab. computing needs within the mission of the De-
relevant to the missions of the Department and
‘‘(4) COORDINATION.—For the purposes of car- partment, including post-Moore’s law computing
the competitiveness of the United States;
rying out the programs and establishing the architectures, novel approaches to modeling and
‘‘(2) develop modeling, simulation, and other
field research sites under the Initiative, the Sec- simulation, artificial intelligence and scientific
computational tools relevant to other scientific
retary may enter into agreements with Federal machine learning, quantum computing, edge
disciplines and to the development of new en-
Departments and agencies with complementary computing, extreme heterogeneity, and distrib-
ergy technologies and other technologies;
capabilities. ‘‘(3) advance computing and networking ca- uted high-performance computing;
‘‘(5) REPORT.—Not less than 2 years after the pabilities for data-driven discovery; and ‘‘(B) retain best practices and maintain sup-
date of the enactment of the America COM- ‘‘(4) develop advanced scientific computing port for essential hardware, applications, and
PETES Act of 2022, the Director shall provide to hardware and software tools for science and en- software elements of the Exascale Computing
the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- gineering.’’; Program that are necessary for sustaining the
nology and the Committee on Appropriations of (3) in subsection (c) (as redesignated under vitality of a long-term capable software eco-
the House of Representatives and the Committee paragraph (1))— system for exascale and beyond; and
on Energy and Natural Resources and the Com- (A) by striking ‘‘The Director’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) develop a Department-wide strategy for
mittee on Appropriations of the Senate a report the following: balancing on-premises and cloud-based com-
examining whether the system described in this ‘‘(1) DIRECTOR.—The Director’’; and puting and scientific data management.
section should be established as a National User (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than one year after
Facility. ‘‘(2) COORDINATION.—The Under Secretary for the date of the enactment of the America COM-
‘‘(j) TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.—The Direc- Science shall ensure the coordination of the ac- PETES Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to
tor shall support a technology research program tivities of the Department, including activities the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
for the development of instrumentation and under this section, to determine and meet the nology of the House of Representatives, and the
other research tools required to meet the mis- computational and networking research and fa- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of
sions of the Department and to provide platform cility needs of the Office of Science and all other the Senate, a report on the development and im-
technologies for the broader scientific commu- relevant energy technology and energy effi- plementation of the strategy outlined in para-
nity. Technologies shall include but are not lim- ciency programs within the Department and graph (1).
ited to— with other Federal agencies as appropriate.’’; ‘‘(f) ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH IN HETERO-
‘‘(1) cryo-electron microscopy; (4) by amending subsection (d), as so redesig- GENEOUS COMPUTING SYSTEMS.—
‘‘(2) fabricated ecosystems; nated, to read as follows: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry
‘‘(3) next generation sensors including quan- ‘‘(d) APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND SOFTWARE out a program of research and development in
tum sensors for biological integration and bio- DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGH-END COMPUTING SYS- heterogeneous and reconfigurable computing
production; TEMS AND COMPUTER SCIENCES RESEARCH.— systems to expand understanding of the poten-
‘‘(4) technologies to accelerate data analysis; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry tial for heterogeneous and reconfigurable com-

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and out activities to develop, test, and support— puting systems to deliver high performance,
‘‘(5) plant and microbial phenotyping for gene ‘‘(A) mathematics, statistics, and algorithms high efficiency computing for Department of
discovery. for modeling complex systems relevant to the Energy mission challenges. This shall include
‘‘(k) EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.— missions of the Department, including on ad- research and development that explores the con-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- vanced computing architectures; and vergence of big data analytics, simulations, and
lish within the Biological and Environmental ‘‘(B) tools, languages, programming environ- artificial intelligence to drive the design of het-
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‘‘(2) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this pro- velopment of a diverse and inclusive computa- ‘‘(D) transducers for quantum sources and
gram, the Secretary shall ensure coordination tional workforce to help advance research in signals between optical and telecommunications
between research activities undertaken by the areas relevant to the mission of the Department. regimes and quantum computer-relevant do-
Advanced Scientific Computing Research pro- ‘‘(2) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized mains, including microwaves;
gram and materials research supported by the to be appropriated for Advanced Scientific Com- ‘‘(E) development of quantum memory buffers
Basic Energy Sciences program within the De- puting Research Program, there are authorized and small-scale quantum computers that are
partment of Energy Office of Science. to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying compatible with photon-based quantum bits in
‘‘(g) ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTING PRO- out the activities under this section— the optical or telecommunications wavelengths;
GRAM.— ‘‘(A) $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ‘‘(F) long-range entanglement distribution at
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall support ‘‘(B) $22,050,000 for fiscal year 2023; both the terrestrial and space-based level using
a program of fundamental research, develop- ‘‘(C) $23,152,500 for fiscal year 2024; quantum repeaters, allowing entanglement-
ment, and demonstration of energy efficient ‘‘(D) $24,310,125 for fiscal year 2025; and based protocols between small- and large scale
‘‘(E) $25,525,631 for fiscal year 2026.
computing and data center technologies relevant quantum processors;
‘‘(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
to advanced computing applications, including ‘‘(G) quantum routers, multiplexers, repeaters,
There are authorized to be appropriated to the
high performance computing, artificial intel- and related technologies necessary to create se-
Secretary to carry out the activities described in
ligence, and scientific machine learning. cure long-distance quantum communication;
this section—
‘‘(2) EXECUTION.— ‘‘(1) $1,126,350,000 for fiscal year 2022; and
‘‘(A) PROGRAM.—In carrying out the program ‘‘(2) $1,222,674,500 for fiscal year 2023; ‘‘(H) integration of systems across the quan-
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— ‘‘(3) $1,324,320,715 for fiscal year 2024; tum technology stack into traditional computing
‘‘(i) establish a partnership for National Lab- ‘‘(4) $1,431,660,115 for fiscal year 2025; and networks, including the development of remote
oratories, industry partners, and institutions of ‘‘(5) $1,535,090,121 for fiscal year 2026.’’. controlled, high performance, and reliable im-
higher education for codesign of energy efficient (b) QUANTUM SCIENCE NETWORK.— plementations of key quantum network compo-
hardware, technology, software, and applica- (1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 2 of the National nents by leveraging the expertise, infrastructure
tions across all applicable program offices of the Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801) is and supplemental investments in the Energy
Department, and provide access to energy effi- amended— Sciences Network User Facility;
cient computing resources to such partners; (A) by redesignating paragraph (7) as para- ‘‘(3) engage with the Quantum Economic De-
‘‘(ii) develop hardware and software tech- graph (8); and velopment Consortium (QED–C) to transition
nologies that decrease the energy needs of ad- (B) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol- component technologies to help facilitate as ap-
vanced computing practices, including through lowing: propriate the development of a quantum supply
data center co-design; ‘‘(7) QUANTUM NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE.— chain for quantum network technologies;
‘‘(iii) consider multiple heterogeneous com- The term ‘quantum network infrastructure’ ‘‘(4) advance basic research in advanced sci-
puting architectures in collaboration with the means any facility, expertise, or capability that entific computing, particle and nuclear physics,
program established under subsection (f) includ- is necessary to enable the development and de- and material science to enhance the under-
ing neuromorphic computing, persistent com- ployment of scalable and diverse quantum net- standing, prediction, and manipulation of mate-
puting, and ultrafast networking; and work technologies.’’. rials, processes, and physical phenomena rel-
‘‘(iv) provide, as appropriate, on a competi- (2) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM NET- evant to quantum network infrastructure;
tive, merit-reviewed basis, access for researchers WORK INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- ‘‘(5) develop experimental tools and testbeds in
from institutions of higher education, National MENT PROGRAM.—(A) Title IV of the National collaboration with the Department of Energy’s
Laboratories, industry, and other Federal agen- Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8851 et seq.) Energy Sciences Network User Facility nec-
cies to the energy efficient computing tech- is amended by adding at the end the following: essary to support cross-cutting fundamental re-
nologies developed pursuant to clause (i). ‘‘SEC. 403. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM search and development activities with diverse
‘‘(B) SELECTION OF PARTNERS.—In selecting NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE RE- stakeholders from industry, National Labora-
participants for the partnership established SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PRO- tories, and institutions of higher education; and
GRAM.
under subparagraph (A)(i), the Secretary shall ‘‘(6) consider quantum network infrastructure
select participants through a competitive, merit ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy applications that span the Department of Ener-
review process. (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) gy’s missions in energy, environment, and na-
‘‘(C) REPORT.—Not later than one year after shall carry out a research, development, and tional security.
the date of the enactment of the America COM- demonstration program to accelerate innovation ‘‘(c) LEVERAGING.—In carrying out this sec-
PETES Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to in quantum network infrastructure in order to— tion, the Secretary shall leverage resources, in-
the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- ‘‘(1) facilitate the advancement of distributed frastructure, and expertise across the Depart-
nology of the House of Representatives, and the quantum computing systems through the inter- ment of Energy and from—
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of net and intranet; ‘‘(1) the National Institute of Standards and
‘‘(2) improve the precision of measurements of
the Senate, a report on— Technology;
scientific phenomena and physical imaging ‘‘(2) the National Science Foundation;
‘‘(i) the activities conducted under subpara-
technologies; ‘‘(3) the National Aeronautics and Space Ad-
graph (A); and
‘‘(3) develop secure national quantum commu-
‘‘(ii) the coordination and management of the ministration;
nications technologies and strategies; and ‘‘(4) other relevant Federal agencies;
program under subparagraph (A) to ensure an
‘‘(4) demonstrate these capabilities utilizing
integrated research program across the Depart- ‘‘(5) the National Laboratories;
the Department of Energy’s Energy Sciences ‘‘(6) industry stakeholders;
ment.
Network User Facility. ‘‘(7) institutions of higher education; and
‘‘(h) ENERGY SCIENCES NETWORK.— ‘‘(b) PROGRAM.—In carrying out this section,
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide ‘‘(8) the National Quantum Information
the Secretary shall—
for upgrades to the Energy Sciences Network Science Research Centers.
‘‘(1) coordinate with—
user facility in order to meet the research needs ‘‘(A) the Director of the National Science ‘‘(d) RESEARCH PLAN.—Not later than 180
of the Department for highly reliable data Foundation; days after the date of the enactment of the
transport capabilities optimized for the require- ‘‘(B) the Director of the National Institute of America COMPETES Act of 2022, the Secretary
ments of large-scale science. Standards and Technology; shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space,
‘‘(2) CAPABILITIES.—In carrying out para- ‘‘(C) the Chair of the Subcommittee on Quan- and Technology of the House of Representatives
graph (1), the Secretary shall ensure the fol- tum Information Science of the National Science and the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
lowing capabilities: and Technology Council established under sec- sources of the Senate, a 4-year research plan
‘‘(A) To provide high bandwidth scientific tion 103(a); and that identifies and prioritizes basic research
networking across the continental United States ‘‘(D) the Chair of the Subcommittee on the needs relating to quantum network infrastruc-
and the Atlantic Ocean. Economic and Security Implications of Quan- ture.
‘‘(B) To ensure network reliability. tum Science; ‘‘(e) STANDARD OF REVIEW.—The Secretary
‘‘(C) To protect the network infrastructure ‘‘(2) conduct cooperative research with indus- shall review activities carried out under this sec-
from cyber-attacks. try, National Laboratories, institutions of high- tion to determine the achievement of technical
‘‘(D) To manage transport of exponentially in- er education, and other research institutions to milestones.
creasing levels of data from the Department’s facilitate new quantum infrastructure methods ‘‘(f) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
National Laboratories and sites, user facilities, and technologies, including— appropriated for the Department of Energy’s
experiments, and sensors. ‘‘(A) quantum-limited detectors, ultra-low loss Office of Science, there shall be made available
‘‘(E) To contribute to the integration of het- optical channels, space-to-ground connections, to the Secretary to carry out the activities under
erogeneous computing frameworks and systems. and classical networking and cybersecurity pro- this section, $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years

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‘‘(i) COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE GRADUATE FEL- tocols; 2022 through 2026.
LOWSHIP.— ‘‘(B) entanglement and hyper-entangled state ‘‘SEC. 404. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall support sources and transmission, control, and measure- USER EXPANSION FOR SCIENCE AND
the Computational Science Graduate Fellowship ment of quantum states; TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
program in order to facilitate collaboration be- ‘‘(C) quantum interconnects that allow short ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy
tween graduate students and researchers at the range local connections between quantum proc- (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’)
National Laboratories, and contribute to the de- essors; shall establish and carry out a program (to be

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known as the ‘Quantum User Expansion for different populations, including historically ‘‘(1) the United States should support’’;
Science and Technology program’ or ‘QUEST marginalized communities.’’. (B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated by sub-
program’) to encourage and facilitate access to (B) The table of contents in section 1(b) of the paragraph (A) of this paragraph), by striking
United States quantum computing hardware National Quantum Initiative Act is amended by the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
and quantum computing clouds for research inserting after the item relating to section 402 (C) by adding at the end the following:
purposes to— the following items: ‘‘(2) the Director shall incorporate the find-
‘‘(1) enhance the United States quantum re- ‘‘Sec. 403. Department of energy quantum net- ings and recommendations of the report of the
search enterprise; work infrastructure research and Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee en-
‘‘(2) educate the future quantum computing development program. titled ‘Powering the Future: Fusion and Plas-
workforce; and ‘‘Sec. 404. Department of energy quantum user mas’ and the report of the National Academies
‘‘(3) accelerate the advancement of United expansion for science and tech- of Science, Engineering, and Medicine entitled
States quantum computing capabilities. nology program.’’. ‘‘Bringing Fusion to the U.S. Grid’’ into the
‘‘(b) PROGRAM.—In carrying out this section, SEC. 10105. FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH.
planning process of the Department, including
the Secretary shall— the development of future budget requests to
(a) FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH.—Section 307 of
‘‘(1) coordinate with— Congress.’’;
‘‘(A) the Director of the National Science the Department of Energy Research and Inno- (7) by redesignating subsection (o) as sub-
Foundation; vation Act (42 U.S.C. 18645) is amended— section (r);
‘‘(B) the Director of the National Institute of (1) in subsection (b)— (8) by inserting after subsection (n) the fol-
Standards and Technology; (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by lowing:
‘‘(C) the Chair of the Subcommittee on Quan- striking ‘‘As part of’’ and inserting the fol- ‘‘(o) HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTATION COL-
tum Information Science of the National Science lowing: LABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM.—
and Technology Council established under sec- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of’’; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry
tion 103(a); and (B) by redesignating— out a program to conduct and support collabo-
‘‘(D) the Chair of the Subcommittee on the (i) paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs rative research, development, and demonstration
Economic and Security Implications of Quan- (A) and (B), respectively (and by adjusting the of fusion energy technologies, through high-per-
tum Science; margins of such subparagraphs accordingly); formance computation modeling and simulation
‘‘(2) provide researchers based within the and techniques, in order to—
United States with access to, and use of, United (ii) in subparagraph (B) (as redesignated by ‘‘(A) support fundamental research in plasmas
States quantum computing resources through a clause (i)), subparagraphs (A) and (B) as and matter at very high temperatures and den-
competitive, merit-reviewed process; clauses (i) and (ii), respectively (and by adjust- sities;
‘‘(3) consider applications from the National ing the margins of such clauses accordingly); ‘‘(B) inform the development of a broad range
Laboratories, multi-institutional collaborations, and of fusion energy systems; and
institutions of higher education, industry stake- (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(C) facilitate the translation of research re-
holders, and any other entities that the Sec- ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— sults in fusion energy science to industry.
retary determines are appropriate to provide na- Out of funds authorized to be appropriated ‘‘(2) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the pro-
tional leadership on quantum computing related under subsection (r), there are authorized to be gram under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
issues; and appropriated to the Secretary to carry out ac- coordinate with relevant Federal agencies, and
‘‘(4) consult and coordinate with private sec- tivities described in paragraph (1) $50,000,000 for prioritize the following objectives:
tor stakeholders, the user community, and inter- each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.’’; ‘‘(A) Using expertise from the private sector,
agency partners on program development and (2) in subsection (d)(3)— institutions of higher education, and the Na-
best management practices. (A) by striking the period at the end and in- tional Laboratories to leverage existing, and de-
‘‘(c) LEVERAGING.—In carrying out this sec- serting ‘‘and $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’; velop new, computational software and capa-
tion, the Secretary shall leverage resources and and bilities that prospective users may use to accel-
expertise across the Department of Energy and (B) by striking ‘‘(o)’’ and inserting ‘‘(r)’’; and erate research and development of fusion energy
from— (3) in subsection (e)(4)— systems.
‘‘(1) the National Institute of Standards and (A) by striking the period at the end and in- ‘‘(B) Developing computational tools to simu-
Technology; serting ‘‘and $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’; late and predict fusion energy science phe-
‘‘(2) the National Science Foundation; and nomena that may be validated through physical
‘‘(3) the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- (B) by striking ‘‘(o)’’ and inserting ‘‘(r)’’; experimentation.
ministration; (4) in subsection (i)(10)— ‘‘(C) Increasing the utility of the research in-
‘‘(4) other relevant Federal agencies; (A) In the matter preceding subparagraph (A), frastructure of the Department by coordinating
‘‘(5) the National Laboratories; by striking ‘‘(o)’’ and inserting ‘‘(r)’’; with the Advanced Scientific Computing Re-
‘‘(6) industry stakeholders; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘; and’’ search program within the Office of Science.
‘‘(7) institutions of higher education; and and inserting a semicolon; ‘‘(D) Leveraging experience from existing mod-
‘‘(8) the National Quantum Information (C) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- eling and simulation entities sponsored by the
Science Research Centers. riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Department.
‘‘(d) SECURITY.—In carrying out the activities (D) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(E) Ensuring that new experimental and
authorized by this section, the Secretary, in ‘‘(F) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’; computational tools are accessible to relevant re-
consultation with the Director of the National (5) in subsection (j)— search communities, including private sector en-
Science Foundation and the Director of the Na- (A) by striking ‘‘The Director’’ and all that tities engaged in fusion energy technology de-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology, follows through the period and inserting the fol- velopment.
shall ensure proper security controls are in lowing: ‘‘(F) Ensuring that newly developed computa-
place to protect sensitive information, as appro- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— tional tools are compatible with modern virtual
priate. ‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—Within 180 days of en- engineering and visualization capabilities to ac-
‘‘(e) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be actment of the America COMPETES Act of 2022, celerate the realization of fusion energy tech-
appropriated for the Department of Energy’s the Director shall establish at least 2 national nologies and systems.
Office of Science, there are authorized to be ap- teams, including public-private partnerships, ‘‘(3) DUPLICATION.—The Secretary shall en-
propriated to the Secretary to carry out the ac- that will develop conceptual pilot plant designs sure the coordination of, and avoid unnecessary
tivities under this section— and technology roadmaps and lead to an engi- duplication of, the activities of this program
‘‘(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; neering design of a pilot plant that will bring with the activities of—
‘‘(2) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; fusion to commercial viability. ‘‘(A) other research entities of the Depart-
‘‘(3) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ‘‘(B) COMPOSITION.—The national teams shall ment, including the National Laboratories, the
‘‘(4) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and be composed of developers, manufacturers, uni- Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy,
‘‘(5) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. versities, national laboratories, and engineering, the Advanced Scientific Computing Research
‘‘(f) EQUITABLE USE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE procurement, and construction industries.’’; and program; and
COMPUTING CAPABILITIES.— (B) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) industry.
‘‘(1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(4) HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING FOR FU-
Congress that machine learning algorithms can There are authorized to be appropriated to carry SION INNOVATION CENTER.—In carrying out the
exhibit biases that cause harm to historically out activities described in paragraph (1)— program under paragraph (1), the Secretary
marginalized communities. ‘‘(A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; shall, in coordination with the Innovation Net-
‘‘(2) POLICY.—In leveraging high-performance ‘‘(B) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; work for Fusion Energy, establish and operate a

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computing systems for research purposes, in- ‘‘(C) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; national High-Performance Computing for Fu-
cluding through the use of machine learning al- ‘‘(D) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and sion Innovation Center (referred to in this sub-
gorithms for data analysis, the Secretary shall ‘‘(E) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’; section as the ‘Center’), to support the program
ensure that such capabilities are employed in a (6) in subsection (l)— under paragraph (1) by providing, to the extent
manner that mitigates and, to the maximum ex- (A) by striking ‘‘sense of Congress that the practicable, a centralized entity for multidisci-
tent practicable, avoids harmful algorithmic bias United States should support’’ and inserting plinary, collaborative, fusion energy research
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computing and advanced data analytics tech- ‘‘(2) $1,002,900,000 for fiscal year 2022; ‘‘(2) the development of space-based, land-
nologies and processes. ‘‘(3) $1,095,707,000 for fiscal year 2023; based, water-based, and underground facilities
‘‘(5) SELECTION.—The Secretary shall select ‘‘(4) $1,129,368,490 for fiscal year 2024; and experiments.’’.
the Center under this subsection on a competi- ‘‘(5) $1,149,042,284 for fiscal year 2025; and (d) FURTHER ACTIVITIES.—Section 305 of the
tive, merit-reviewed basis. The Secretary shall ‘‘(6) $1,243,097,244 for fiscal year 2026.’’. Department of Energy Research and Innovation
consider applications from National Labora- (b) ITER CONSTRUCTION.—Section 972 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 18645) is further amended by add-
tories, institutions of higher education, multi-in- Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16312) is ing at the end the following:
stitutional collaborations, and other appropriate amended in subsection (c)(3)— ‘‘(g) FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR
entities. (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT.—
‘‘(6) EXISTING ACTIVITIES.—The Center may the end; and ‘‘(1) PROJECTS.—Consistent with the Office of
incorporate existing research activities that are (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting Science’s project management practices, the Di-
consistent with the program described in para- the following: rector shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
graph (1). ‘‘(B) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; incorporate the findings and recommendations
‘‘(7) DURATION.—The Center established ‘‘(C) $325,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; of the 2014 Particle Physics Project
under this subsection shall receive support for a Prioritization Panel (P5) report titled ‘Building
‘‘(D) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
period of not more than 5 years, subject to the for Discovery’, and support construction or fab-
‘‘(E) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
availability of appropriations. rication of—
‘‘(8) RENEWAL.—Upon the expiration of any ‘‘(F) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
SEC. 10106. HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS PROGRAM.
‘‘(A) an international Long-Baseline Neutrino
period of support of the Center, the Secretary Facility based in the United States;
may renew support for the Center, on a merit- (a) PROGRAM.—Section 305 of the Department ‘‘(B) the Proton Improvement Plan II;
reviewed basis, for a period of not more than 5 of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 ‘‘(C) Second Generation Dark Matter experi-
years. U.S.C. 18643) is amended— ments;
‘‘(9) TERMINATION.—Consistent with the exist- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through ‘‘(D) the Legacy Survey of Space and Time
ing authorities of the Department, the Secretary (d) as subsections (d) through (f), respectively; camera;
may terminate the Center for cause during the and ‘‘(E) upgrades to detectors and other compo-
performance period. (2) by inserting the following after subsection nents of the Large Hadron Collider; and
‘‘(p) MATERIAL PLASMA EXPOSURE EXPERI- (a): ‘‘(F) other high priority projects recommended
MENT.— ‘‘(b) PROGRAM.—As part of the activities au- in the most recent report of the Particle Physics
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- thorized under section 209 of the Department of Project Prioritization Panel of the High Energy
struct a Material Plasma Exposure Experiment Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the Physics Advisory Panel.
facility as described in the 2020 publication ap- Director shall carry out a research program in ‘‘(2) LONG-BASELINE NEUTRINO FACILITY.—
proved by the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory elementary particle physics and advanced tech- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sup-
Committee titled ‘Powering the Future: Fusion nology research and development to improve the port construction of a Long-Baseline Neutrino
and Plasmas’. The Secretary shall consult with understanding of the fundamental properties of Facility to facilitate the international Deep Un-
the private sector, universities, National Lab- the universe, including constituents of matter derground Neutrino Experiment to examine the
oratories, and relevant Federal agencies to en- and energy and the nature of space and time. fundamental properties of neutrinos, explore
sure that this facility is capable of meeting Fed- ‘‘(c) HIGH ENERGY FRONTIER RESEARCH.—As physics beyond the Standard Model, and better
eral research needs for steady state, high-heat- part of the program described in subsection (b), clarify the existence and nature of antimatter.
flux and plasma-material interaction testing of the Director shall carry out research using high ‘‘(B) FACILITY CAPABILITIES.—The Secretary
fusion materials over a range of fusion energy energy accelerators and advanced detectors, in- shall ensure that the facility described in sub-
relevant parameters. cluding accelerators and detectors that will paragraph (A) will provide, at a minimum, the
‘‘(2) FACILITY CAPABILITIES.—The Secretary following capabilities:
function as national user facilities, to create
shall ensure that the facility described in para- ‘‘(i) A neutrino beam with wideband capa-
and study interactions of elementary particles
graph (1) will provide the following capabilities: bility of 1.2 megawatts (MW) of beam power and
‘‘(A) A magnetic field at the target of 1 Tesla. and investigate fundamental forces.’’.
‘‘(B) An energy flux at the target of 10 MW/ (b) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION.—Section upgradable to 2.4 MW of beam power.
305(d) of the Department of Energy Research ‘‘(ii) Three caverns excavated for a 70 kiloton
m2.
‘‘(C) The ability to expose previously irradi- and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18643(d)), as re- fiducial detector mass and supporting surface
ated plasma facing material samples to plasma. designated under subsection (a), is amended to buildings and utilities.
‘‘(3) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary read as follows: ‘‘(iii) Cryogenic systems to support neutrino
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- ‘‘(d) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION.—The detectors.
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of Director shall— ‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary
the facility under this section occurs before De- ‘‘(1) as practicable and in coordination with shall, subject to the availability of appropria-
cember 31, 2027. other appropriate Federal agencies as necessary, tions, ensure that the start of full operations of
‘‘(4) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be ensure the access of United States researchers to the facility under this subsection occurs before
appropriated for Fusion Energy Sciences, there the most advanced accelerator facilities and re- December 31, 2031.
are funds authorized to be appropriated to the search capabilities in the world, including the ‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
Secretary for the Office of Fusion Energy Large Hadron Collider; appropriated under subsection (k), there are au-
Sciences to carry out to completion the construc- ‘‘(2) to the maximum extent practicable, con- thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
tion of the facility under this section: tinue to leverage United States participation in carry out construction of the facility under this
‘‘(A) $32,800,000 for fiscal year 2022; the Large Hadron Collider, and prioritize ex- subsection—
‘‘(B) $13,400,000 for fiscal year 2023; ‘‘(i) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
panding international partnerships and invest-
‘‘(C) $12,600,000 for fiscal year 2024; and ‘‘(ii) $325,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
ments in the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility ‘‘(iii) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
‘‘(D) $400,000 for fiscal year 2025.
‘‘(q) MATTER IN EXTREME CONDITIONS INSTRU- and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment; ‘‘(iv) $375,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
MENT UPGRADE.— and ‘‘(v) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide ‘‘(3) to the maximum extent practicable, ‘‘(3) PROTON IMPROVEMENT PLAN–II ACCEL-
for the upgrade to the Matter in Extreme Condi- prioritize engagement in collaborative efforts in ERATOR UPGRADE PROJECT.—
tions endstation at the Linac Coherent Light support of future international facilities that ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy
Source as described in the 2020 publication ap- would provide access to the most advanced ac- shall support construction of the Proton Im-
proved by the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory celerator facilities in the world to United States provement Plan II, an upgrade to the Fermilab
Committee titled ‘Powering the Future: Fusion researchers.’’. accelerator complex identified in the 2014 Par-
and Plasmas’. The Secretary shall consult with (c) COSMIC FRONTIER RESEARCH.—Section ticle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5)
the private sector, universities, National Lab- 305(f) of the Department of Energy Research report titled ‘Building for Discovery’, to provide
oratories, and relevant Federal agencies to en- and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18645(f)), as re- the world’s most intense beam of neutrinos to
sure that this facility is capable of meeting Fed- designated by subsection (a), is amended to read the international Long Baseline Neutrino Facil-
eral research needs for understanding physical as follows: ity as well as abroad range of future high en-
and chemical changes to plasmas at funda- ‘‘(f) COSMIC FRONTIER RESEARCH.—The Direc- ergy physics experiments. The Secretary of En-
mental timescales, and explore new regimes of tor shall carry out research activities on the na- ergy shall work with international partners to
dense material physics, astrophysics, planetary ture of the primary contents of the universe, in- enable further significant contributions to the
physics, and short-pulse laser-plasma inter- cluding the nature of dark energy and dark capabilities of this project.
actions. matter. These activities shall, to the maximum ‘‘(B) FACILITY CAPABILITIES.—The Secretary
‘‘(2) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary extent practicable, be consistent with the re- shall ensure that the facility described in para-

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shall, subject to the availability of appropria- search priorities identified by the High Energy graph (1) will provide, at a minimum, the fol-
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of Physics Advisory Panel or the National Acad- lowing capabilities:
the facility under this section occurs before De- emy of Sciences, and may include— ‘‘(i) A state-of-the-art 800 megaelectron volt
cember 31, 2028.’’; and ‘‘(1) collaborations with the National Aero- (MeV) superconducting linear accelerator.
(9) in subsection (r), as so redesignated, by nautics and Space Administration, the National ‘‘(ii) Proton beam power of 1.2 MW at the
striking paragraphs (2) through (5) and insert- Science Foundation, or international partners start of LBNF/DUNE, upgradeable to 2.4 MW of
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‘‘(iii) A flexible design to enable high power Energy Physics program, in coordination with ‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be
beam delivery to multiple users simultaneously the Accelerator Research and Development pro- appropriated under subsection (c), there are au-
and customized beams tailored to specific sci- gram authorized in section 310. thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
entific needs. ‘‘(j) UNDERGROUND SCIENCE.—The Director carry out construction of the facility under this
‘‘(iv) Sustained high reliability operation of shall— subsection—
the Fermilab accelerator complex. ‘‘(1) support an underground science program ‘‘(i) $101,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary consistent with the missions of the Department ‘‘(ii) $155,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- and the scientific needs of the High Energy ‘‘(iii) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of Physics program, including those articulated in ‘‘(iv) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
the facility under this section occurs before De- the most recent report of the Particle Physics ‘‘(v) $305,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
cember 31, 2028. Project Prioritization Panel of the High Energy ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
‘‘(D) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be Physics Advisory Panel, that leverages the ca- There are authorized to be appropriated to the
appropriated under subsection (k), there are au- pabilities of relevant underground science and Secretary to carry out the activities described in
thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to engineering facilities; and this section—
carry out construction of the facility under this ‘‘(2) carry out a competitive grant program to ‘‘(1) $780,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
subsection— award scientists and engineers at institutions of ‘‘(2) $879,390,000 for fiscal year 2023;
‘‘(i) $191,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; higher education, nonprofit institutions, and ‘‘(3) $1,025,097,300 for fiscal year 2024;
‘‘(ii) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; National Laboratories to conduct research in ‘‘(4) $1,129,354,111 for fiscal year 2025; and
‘‘(iii) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; underground science and engineering. ‘‘(5) $1,192,408,899 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
‘‘(iv) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— SEC. 10108. ACCELERATOR RESEARCH AND DE-
‘‘(v) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. There are authorized to be appropriated to the VELOPMENT.
‘‘(4) COSMIC MICROWAVE BACKGROUND STAGE Secretary to carry out the activities described in The Department of Energy Research and In-
4.— this section— novation Act (42 U.S.C. 18601 et seq.) is amended
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, ‘‘(1) $1,355,690,000 for fiscal year 2022; by adding after section 309 the following:
in partnership with the Director of the National ‘‘(2) $1,517,628,300 for fiscal year 2023; ‘‘SEC. 310. ACCELERATOR RESEARCH AND DEVEL-
Science Foundation, shall support construction ‘‘(3) $1,652,112,281 for fiscal year 2024; OPMENT.
of the Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 ‘‘(4) $1,711,460,141 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(a) PROGRAM.—As part of the activities au-
project to survey the cosmic microwave back- ‘‘(5) $1,656,012,351 for fiscal year 2026.’’. thorized under section 209 of the Department of
ground to test theories of cosmic inflation as de- SEC. 10107. NUCLEAR PHYSICS PROGRAM. Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the
scribed in the 2014 Particle Physics (a) PROGRAM.—Section 308 of the Department Director shall carry out a research program to—
Prioritization Panel (P5) report titled ‘Building of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 ‘‘(1) advance accelerator science and tech-
for Discovery: Strategic Plan for U.S. Particle U.S.C. 18646) is amended— nology relevant to the Department, other Fed-
Physics in the Global Context.’. (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- eral agencies, and U.S. industry;
‘‘(B) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall section (d); and ‘‘(2) foster partnerships to develop, dem-
consult with the private sector, universities, Na- (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the onstrate, and enable the commercial application
tional Laboratories, and relevant Federal agen- following: of accelerator technologies;
cies to ensure that this experiment is capable of ‘‘(a) PROGRAM.—As part of the activities au- ‘‘(3) support the development of a skilled, di-
meeting Federal research needs in accessing the thorized under section 209 of the Department of verse, and inclusive accelerator workforce; and
ultra-high energy physics of inflation and im- Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7139), the ‘‘(4) provide access to accelerator design and
portant neutrino properties. Director shall carry out a research program, engineering resources.
‘‘(C) EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES.—The Sec- and support relevant facilities, to discover and ‘‘(b) ACCELERATOR RESEARCH.—In carrying
retary shall ensure to the maximum extent prac- understand various forms of nuclear matter. out the program authorized under subsection
ticable that the facility described in subsection ‘‘(b) USER FACILITIES.— (a), the Director shall support—
(a) will provide at minimum, 500,000 super- ‘‘(1) FACILITY FOR RARE ISOTOPE BEAMS.— ‘‘(1) research activities in cross-cutting accel-
conducting detectors deployed on an array of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sup- erator technologies including superconducting
mm wave telescopes with the required range in port construction of a Facility for Rare Isotope magnets and accelerators, beam physics, data
frequency, sensitivity, and survey speed which Beams to advance the understanding of rare nu- analytics-based accelerator controls, simulation
will provide sufficient capability to enable an clear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos. software, new particle sources, advanced laser
order of magnitude advance in observations of ‘‘(B) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be technology, and transformative research; and
the Cosmic Microwave Background, delivering appropriated under subsection (c), there are au- ‘‘(2) optimal operation of the Accelerator Test
transformative discoveries in fundamental phys- thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to Facility.
ics, cosmology, and astrophysics. carry out construction of the facility under this ‘‘(c) ACCELERATOR DEVELOPMENT.—In car-
‘‘(D) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary subsection $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. rying out the program authorized under sub-
shall, subject to the availability of appropria- ‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary section (a), the Director shall support partner-
tions, ensure that the start of full operations of shall, subject to the availability of appropria- ships to foster the development, demonstration,
the facility under this section occurs before De- tions, ensure that the start of full operations of and commercial application of accelerator tech-
cember 31, 2030. the facility under this section occurs before nologies including, advanced superconducting
‘‘(E) FUNDING.—Out of funds authorized to be March 1, 2022. wire and cable, superconducting RF cavities,
appropriated under subsection (k), there shall ‘‘(2) ELECTRON-ION COLLIDER.— and high efficiency radiofrequency power
be made available to the Secretary to carry out ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sup- sources for accelerators.
construction of the facility under this sub- port construction of an Electron Ion Collider as ‘‘(d) RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS.—In devel-
section— described in the 2015 Long Range Plan of the oping accelerator technologies under the pro-
‘‘(i) $37,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; Nuclear Science Advisory Committee and the re- gram authorized in subsection (a), the Director
‘‘(ii) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; port from the National Academies of Science, shall—
‘‘(iii) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; Engineering, and Medicine titled ‘An Assess- ‘‘(1) consider the requirements necessary to
‘‘(iv) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ment of U.S.-Based Electron-Ion Collider support translational research and development
‘‘(v) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. Science’, in order to measure the internal struc- for medical, industrial, security, and defense
‘‘(h) ACCELERATOR AND DETECTOR UP- ture of the proton and the nucleus and answer applications; and
GRADES.—The Director shall upgrade accel- fundamental questions about the nature of visi- ‘‘(2) leverage investments in accelerator tech-
erator facilities and detectors, as necessary and ble matter. nologies and fundamental research in particle
appropriate, to increase beam power, sustain ‘‘(B) FACILITY CAPABILITY.—The Secretary physics by partnering with institutes of higher
high reliability, and improve precision measure- shall ensure that the facility meets the require- education, industry, and other Federal agencies
ment to advance the highest priority particle ments in the 2015 Long Range Plan, including— to enable the commercial application of ad-
physics research programs. In carrying out fa- ‘‘(i) at least 70 percent polarized beams of vanced accelerator technologies.
cility upgrades, the Director shall continue to electrons and light ions; ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
work with international partners, when appro- ‘‘(ii) ion beams from deuterium to the heaviest There are authorized to be appropriated to the
priate and in the United States’ interest, to le- stable nuclei; Secretary to carry out the activities described in
verage investments and expertise in critical ‘‘(iii) variable center of mass energy from 20 to this section—
technologies to help build and upgrade accel- 140 GeV; ‘‘(1) $24,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
erator and detector facilities in the United ‘‘(iv) high collision luminosity of 1033–34cm-2s-1; ‘‘(2) $25,680,000 for fiscal year 2023;
States. and ‘‘(3) $27,477,600 for fiscal year 2024;

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‘‘(i) ACCELERATOR AND DETECTOR RESEARCH ‘‘(v) the possibility of more than one inter- ‘‘(4) $29,401,032 for fiscal year 2025; and
AND DEVELOPMENT.—As part of the program de- action region. ‘‘(5) $31,459,104 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
scribed in subsection (b), the Director shall ‘‘(C) START OF OPERATIONS.—The Secretary SEC. 10109. ISOTOPE DEVELOPMENT AND PRO-
carry out research and development in particle shall, subject to the availability of appropria- DUCTION FOR RESEARCH APPLICA-
beam physics, accelerator science and tech- tions, ensure that the start of full operations of TIONS.
nology, and particle and radiation detection the facility under this section occurs before De- The Department of Energy Research and In-
with relevance to the specific needs of the High cember 31, 2030. novation Act (42 U.S.C. 18601 et seq.) is amended

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by adding after section 310 as added by this 7381 et seq.) is amended by inserting the fol- ‘‘(c) BUILDING RESEARCH CAPACITY.—The Sec-
title, the following: lowing sections after section 3167 (42 U.S.C. retary shall develop programs that strengthen
‘‘SEC. 311. ISOTOPE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUC- 7381c–1): the research capacity relevant to Office of
TION FOR RESEARCH APPLICATIONS. ‘‘SEC. 3167A. BROADENING PARTICIPATION FOR Science disciplines at emerging research institu-
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director— TEACHERS AND SCIENTISTS. tions, including minority-serving institutions,
‘‘(1) shall carry out a program in coordination ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ex- tribal colleges and universities, Historically
with other relevant programs across the Depart- pand opportunities to increase the number and Black Colleges and Universities, and colleges
ment for the production of isotopes, including the diversity, equity, and inclusion of highly and universities. This may include enabling mu-
the development of techniques to produce iso- skilled science, technology, engineering, and tually beneficial and jointly managed partner-
topes, that the Secretary determines are needed mathematics (STEM) professionals working in ships between research-intensive institutions
for research, medical, industrial, or related pur- Department of Energy mission-relevant dis- and emerging research institutions, and solic-
poses, to the maximum extent practicable, in ac- ciplines and broaden the recruitment pool to in- iting research proposals, fellowships, training
cordance with the 2015 Nuclear Science Advisory crease diversity, including expanded partner- programs, and research support directly from
Committee ‘Meeting Isotope Needs and Cap- ships with Historically Black Colleges, Tribal emerging research institutions.
turing Opportunities For The Future’ report; Colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, emerg- ‘‘(d) TRAINEESHIPS.—The Secretary shall es-
and ing research institutions, and scientific societies. tablish a university-led Traineeship Program to
‘‘(2) shall ensure that isotope production ac- ‘‘(b) PLAN.—Not later than 1 year after the address workforce training needs in STEM fields
tivities carried out under the program under this date of enactment of the America COMPETES relevant to the Department. The focus should be
paragraph do not compete with private industry Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the on supporting training and research experiences
unless the Director determines that critical na- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of for underrepresented undergraduate and grad-
tional interests require the involvement of the the House of Representatives and the Committee uate students and increasing participation from
Federal Government. on Energy and Natural Resources and the Com- underrepresented populations. The traineeships
‘‘(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- should include opportunities to build the next-
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry tation of the Senate and make available to the generation workforce in research areas critical
out the program under this section— public a plan for broadening participation of to maintaining core competencies across the Of-
‘‘(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; underrepresented groups in science, technology, fice of Science’s programs.
‘‘(2) $96,300,000 for fiscal year 2023; engineering, and mathematics in programs sup- ‘‘(e) EVALUATION.—The Secretary shall estab-
‘‘(3) $103,041,000 for fiscal year 2024; ported by the Department programs, including— lish key performance indicators to measure and
‘‘(4) $110,253,870 for fiscal year 2025; and ‘‘(1) a plan for supporting and leveraging the monitor progress of education and workforce
‘‘(5) $117,971,641 for fiscal year 2026.’’. National Science Foundation INCLUDES Na- programs and expand Departmental activities
SEC. 10110.
SCIENCE LABORATORIES INFRA- tional Network; for data collection and analysis. The Secretary
STRUCTURE PROGRAM. ‘‘(2) metrics for assessing the participation of shall submit a report 2 years after the date of
(a) PROGRAM.—Section 309 of the Department underrepresented groups in Department pro- enactment of the America COMPETES Act of
of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 grams; 2022, and every 2 years thereafter, to the Com-
U.S.C. 18647) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(3) experienced and potential barriers to mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of the
the following: broadening participation of underrepresented House of Representatives and the Committee on
‘‘(c) APPROACH.—In carrying out this section, groups in Department programs, including rec- Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate
the Director shall utilize all available ap- ommended solutions; and summarizing progress toward meeting key per-
proaches and mechanisms, including capital line ‘‘(4) any other activities the Secretary finds formance indicators.
items, minor construction projects, energy sav- appropriate. ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
ings performance contracts, and utility energy ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of ‘‘(1) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The
service contracts, as appropriate. the amounts authorized to be appropriated in term ‘minority-serving institution’ includes the
‘‘(d) MID-SCALE INSTRUMENTATION PRO- section 3169 (42 U.S.C. 7381e), at least $2,000,000 entities described in any of paragraphs (1)
GRAM.—The Director, in coordination with each
are authorized to be appropriated each fiscal through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Edu-
of the programs carried out by the Office of year for the activities described under this sub- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).
Science, shall establish a mid-scale instrumenta- section. ‘‘(2) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNI-
tion program to enable the development and ac- ‘‘SEC. 3167B. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO IN- VERSITIES.—The term ‘Historically Black Col-
CREASE THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, leges and Universities’ has the meaning given in
quisition of novel, state-of-the-art instruments AND INCLUSION OF HIGHLY SKILLED
ranging in cost from $1 million to $20 million ‘part B institution’ in section 322 of the Higher
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEER-
each that would significantly accelerate sci- ING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).
entific breakthroughs at user facilities. PROFESSIONALS. ‘‘(3) STEM.—The term ‘STEM’ means the field
‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ex- or disciplines listed in section 2 of the STEM
There are authorized to be appropriated to the pand opportunities to increase the number and Education Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note).
Secretary to carry out the activities described in ‘‘(4) TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.—The
the diversity, equity, and inclusion of highly
this section $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years term ‘Tribal College or University’ has the
skilled science, technology, engineering, and
2022 through 2026.’’. meaning given in section 316 of the Higher Edu-
mathematics (STEM) professionals working in
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c).’’.
SEC. 10111. INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH Department of Energy mission-relevant dis- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con-
TEACHERS AND SCIENTISTS. ciplines and broaden the recruitment pool to in- tents in section 2(b) of the National Defense Au-
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Department of Energy crease diversity, including expanded partner- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 is amended
Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18601 et ships with minority-serving institutions, non- by inserting after the item relating to section
seq.) is amended by adding after section 311, as Research I universities, and scientific societies. 3167 the following:
added by this title, the following: ‘‘(b) PLAN AND OUTREACH STRATEGY.—
‘‘SEC. 312. INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH ‘‘(1) PLAN.—Not later than 6 months after the ‘‘Sec. 3167A. Broadening participation for
TEACHERS AND SCIENTISTS. date of enactment of the America COMPETES teachers and scientists.
Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the ‘‘Sec. 3167B. Expanding opportunities to in-
‘‘The Director shall support the development
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of crease the diversity, equity, and
of a scientific workforce through programs that
the House of Representatives and the Committee inclusion of highly skilled science,
facilitate collaboration between K–12, university
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate technology, engineering, and
students, early-career researchers, faculty, and
a 10-year educational plan to fund and expand mathematics (STEM) profes-
the National Laboratories, including through
new or existing programs administered by the sionals.’’.
the use of proven techniques to expand the
Office of Science and sited at the National Lab- SEC. 10112. HIGH INTENSITY LASER RESEARCH
number of individuals from underrepresented INITIATIVE; OFFICE OF SCIENCE
groups pursuing and attaining skills or under- oratories and Department of Energy user facili-
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE
graduate and graduate degrees relevant to the ties to expand educational and workforce oppor- COMPUTING RESEARCH INITIATIVE;
Office’s mission.’’. tunities for underrepresented high school, un- HELIUM CONSERVATION PROGRAM;
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- dergraduate, and graduate students as well as AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
tion 3169 of the Department of Energy Science recent graduates, teachers and faculty in STEM TIONS.
Education Enhancement Act (42 U.S.C. 7381e) is fields. This may include paid internships, fel- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Department of Energy
amended— lowships, temporary employment, training pro- Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18601 et
(1) by striking, ‘‘programs’’, and inserting grams, visiting student and faculty programs, seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
‘‘programs, including the NSF INCLUDES Na- sabbaticals, and research support. lowing:
tional Network,’’; and ‘‘(2) OUTREACH CAPACITY.—The Secretary ‘‘SEC. 313. HIGH INTENSITY LASER RESEARCH INI-

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(2) by striking, ‘‘year 1991’’, and inserting shall include in the plan under paragraph (1) TIATIVE.
‘‘years 2022 through 2026’’. an outreach strategy to improve the advertising, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab-
(c) BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN WORK- recruitment, and promotion of educational and lish a high intensity laser research initiative
FORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCI- workforce programs to community colleges, His- consistent with the recommendations of the Na-
ENTISTS.— torically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal tional Academies report, ‘Opportunities in In-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Department of Energy Colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, and tense Ultrafast Lasers: Reaching for the Bright-
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Light Initiative workshop on ‘The Future of In- Human Services, and the Administrator of the contribute relevant compute time, capabilities,
tense Ultrafast Lasers in the U.S.’. This initia- National Aeronautics and Space Administra- or other resources.
tive should include research and development of tion, shall establish within the Office of Science, ‘‘(3) ACTIVITIES.—The Consortium shall—
petawatt-scale and of high average power laser a cross-cutting research initiative to leverage ‘‘(A) match applicants with available Federal
technologies necessary for future facility needs the Federal Government’s innovative analytical and private sector computing resources;
in discovery science and to advance energy resources and tools, user facilities, and ad- ‘‘(B) consider supplemental awards for com-
technologies, as well as support for a user net- vanced computational and networking capabili- puting partnerships with Consortium members
work of academic and national laboratory high ties in order to prevent, prepare for, and re- to qualifying entities on a competitive merit-re-
intensity laser facilities. spond to emerging infectious diseases, including view basis;
‘‘(b) LEVERAGE.—The Director shall leverage COVID–19. The Secretary shall carry out this ‘‘(C) encourage collaboration and communica-
new laser technologies for more compact, less initiative through a competitive, merit-reviewed tion among member representatives of the con-
complex, and low-cost accelerator systems need- process, and consider applications from Na- sortium and awardees;
ed for science applications. tional Laboratories, institutions of higher edu- ‘‘(D) make available the high-performance
‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—The Director shall co- cation, multi-institutional collaborations, indus- computing capabilities, expertise, and user fa-
ordinate this initiative among all relevant pro- try partners and other appropriate entities. cilities of the Department and the National Lab-
grams within the Office of Science, and the ‘‘(b) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the initia- oratories; and
Under Secretary for Science shall coordinate tive established under subsection (a), the Sec- ‘‘(E) submit an annual report to the Secretary
this initiative with other relevant programs retary shall coordinate with programs across the summarizing the activities of the Consortium,
within the Department as well as within other Office of Science and with relevant Federal including—
Federal agencies. agencies to determine a comprehensive set of ‘‘(i) describing each project undertaken by the
‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— technical milestones for these research activities Consortium;
Out of funds authorized to be appropriated for and prioritize the following objectives— ‘‘(ii) detailing organizational expenditures;
the Office of Science there are authorized to be ‘‘(1) supporting fundamental research and de- and
velopment in advanced analytics, experimental ‘‘(iii) evaluating contribution to the achieve-
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the
studies, materials synthesis, high-performance ment of technical milestones as determined in
activities described in this section—
computing technologies needed to characterize, subsection (a).
‘‘(1) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
model, simulate, and predict complex phe- ‘‘(4) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall en-
‘‘(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
nomena and biological materials related to sure the coordination of, and avoid unnecessary
‘‘(3) $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;
emerging infectious diseases, including COVID– duplication of, the activities of the Consortium
‘‘(4) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and
19 challenges, including a focus on testing and with the activities of other research entities of
‘‘(5) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
diagnostics, experimental data acquisition, shar- the Department, institutions of higher education
‘‘SEC. 314. HELIUM CONSERVATION PROGRAM.
ing and management, advanced manufacturing, and the private sector.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- ‘‘(e) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the
lish a program to reduce the consumption of he- and molecular design and modeling;
‘‘(2) using expertise from the private sector, date of enactment of the America COMPETES
lium for Department grant recipients and facili- Act of 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the
institutions of higher education, and the Na-
ties and encourage helium recycling and reuse. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of
tional Laboratories to develop computational
The program shall competitively award grants the House of Representatives, the Committee on
software and capabilities that prospective users
for— Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep-
may accelerate emerging infectious diseases re-
‘‘(1) the purchase of equipment to capture, resentatives, the Committee on Energy and Nat-
search and development;
reuse, and recycle helium; ural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee
‘‘(3) leveraging the research infrastructure of
‘‘(2) the installation, maintenance, and repair on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Department, including scientific computing
of new and existing helium capture, reuse, and the Senate a report detailing the effectiveness
user facilities, x-ray light sources, neutron scat-
recycling equipment; and of—
tering facilities, nanoscale science research cen-
‘‘(3) helium alternatives research and develop- ‘‘(1) the interagency coordination between
ters, and sequencing and bio-characterization
ment activities. each Federal agency involved in the research
facilities by coordinating with the Advanced
‘‘(b) REPORT.—In carrying out the program initiative carried out under this section;
Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy
under this section, the Director shall submit to ‘‘(2) the collaborative research achievements
Sciences, and Biological and Environmental Re-
the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- of the initiative, including the achievement of
search programs within the Office of Science;
nology of House of Representatives and the ‘‘(4) leveraging experience from existing mod- the technical milestones determined under sub-
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of eling and simulation research and work spon- section (a); and
the Senate a report, not later than two years sored by the Department and promoting collabo- ‘‘(3) potential opportunities to expand the
after the date of enactment of the America ration and data sharing between National Lab- technical capabilities of the Department.
COMPETES Act of 2022, and every 3 years oratories, research entities, and user facilities of ‘‘(f) FUNDING.—From within funds authorized
thereafter, on the purchase of helium as part of the Department by providing the necessary ac- to be appropriated for the Department’s Office
research projects and facilities supported by the cess and secure data transfer capabilities; and of Science, there are authorized to be appro-
Department. The report shall include— ‘‘(5) ensuring that new experimental and com- priated to the Secretary to carry out the activi-
‘‘(1) the quantity of helium purchased for putational tools are accessible to relevant re- ties under this subsection, $50,000,000 for fiscal
projects and facilities supported by Department search communities, including private sector en- years 2022 and 2023.
grants; tities to address emerging infectious diseases, in- ‘‘(g) PROHIBITION.—
‘‘(2) a cost-analysis for such helium; cluding COVID–19 challenges. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this Act,
‘‘(3) the predominant production sources for ‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this ini- the Secretary may not carry out gain-of-func-
such helium; tiative, the Secretary shall ensure, to the max- tion research of concern.
‘‘(4) expected or experienced impacts of helium imum extent practicable, coordination of these ‘‘(2) GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH DEFINED.—
supply shortages or prices on the research activities with the Department of Energy Na- For the purposes of this subsection, ‘gain-of-
projects and facilities supported by the Depart- tional Laboratories, institutions of higher edu- function research of concern’ means research
ment; and cation, and the private sector. activities with the potential to generate patho-
‘‘(5) recommendations for reducing Depart- ‘‘(d) EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES HIGH gens with high transmissibility and high
ment grant recipients’ exposure to volatile he- PERFORMANCE COMPUTING RESEARCH CONSOR- virulence in humans.
lium prices. TIUM.— ‘‘SEC. 316. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the pro- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary in coordina- ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to
gram under this section, the Director shall co- tion with the Director of the National Science the Secretary to carry out the activities de-
ordinate with the National Science Foundation Foundation, the Secretary of Health and scribed in this title—
and other relevant Federal agencies on helium Human Services, and the Director of the Office ‘‘(1) $8,801,915,000 for fiscal year 2022;
conservation activities. of Science and Technology Policy shall establish ‘‘(2) $9,451,015,300 for fiscal year 2023;
‘‘(d) DURATION.—The program established and operate an Emerging Infectious Diseases ‘‘(3) $10,160,677,621 for fiscal year 2024;
under this section shall receive support for a pe- High Performance Computing Research Consor- ‘‘(4) $10,693,625,004 for fiscal year 2025; and
riod of not more than 5 years, subject to the tium (referred to in this section as the ‘Consor- ‘‘(5) $11,145,798,345 for fiscal year 2026.’’.
availability of appropriations. tium’), to support the initiative under subsection (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—Section 1(b) of the
‘‘(e) RENEWAL.—Upon expiration of any pe- (a) by providing, to the extent practicable, a Department of Energy Research and Innovation
riod of support of the program under this sec- centralized entity for multidisciplinary, collabo- Act is amended in the table of contents by in-
tion, the Director may renew support for the rative, emerging infectious disease research and serting after the item relating to section 309 the
following:

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program for a period of not more than 5 years. development through high performance com-
‘‘SEC. 315. OFFICE OF SCIENCE EMERGING INFEC- puting and advanced data analytics tech- ‘‘Sec. 310. Accelerator research and develop-
TIOUS DISEASE COMPUTING RE- nologies and processes. ment.
SEARCH INITIATIVE. ‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of such con- ‘‘Sec. 311. Isotope Development and Production
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordi- sortium may include representatives from rel- for Research Applications.
nation with the Director of the National Science evant Federal agencies, the private sector, insti- ‘‘Sec. 312. Increased collaboration with teachers
Foundation, the Secretary of Health and tutions of higher education, which can each and scientists.

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‘‘Sec. 313. High intensity laser research initia- institutions, a Predominantly Black Institution, (c) FISCAL YEAR 2024.—
tive. an Asian American and Native American Pacific (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
‘‘Sec. 314. Helium conservation program. Islander-serving institution, or a Native Amer- appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce
‘‘Sec. 315. Office of Science Emerging Infectious ican-serving nontribal institution as described $1,595,800,000 for the National Institute of
Disease Computing Research Ini- in section 371 of the Higher Education Act of Standards and Technology for fiscal year 2024.
tiative. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
‘‘Sec. 316. Authorization of appropriations.’’. (8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means authorized by paragraph (1)—
SEC. 10113. STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES PROHI- the Secretary of Commerce. (A) $1,047,600,000 is authorized to be appro-
BITION. (9) TECHNICAL STANDARDS.—The term ‘‘tech- priated for scientific and technical research and
(a) INNOVATE IN AMERICA.—In carrying out nical standard’’ has the meaning given such services laboratory activities, of which
this title or the amendments made by this title, term in section 12(d)(5) of the National Tech- $12,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
the Secretary may not award a contract, sub- nology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995. to the Working Capital Fund;
contract, grant, or loan to an entity that— Subtitle A—Appropriations (B) $200,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
(1) is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary SEC. 10211. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
priated for the construction and maintenance of
of, or is otherwise related legally or financially TIONS. facilities, of which $80,000,000 is authorized to
to a corporation based in a country that— (a) FISCAL YEAR 2022.— be appropriated for Safety, Capacity, Mainte-
(A) is identified as a nonmarket economy (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be nance, and Major Repairs, including $20,000,000
country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tar- appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce for IT infrastructure; and
iff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(18))) as of the date $1,409,070,000 for the National Institute of (C) $348,200,000 is authorized to be appro-
of enactment of this Act; Standards and Technology for fiscal year 2022. priated for industrial technology services activi-
(B) was identified by the United States Trade (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount ties, of which $291,700,000 is authorized to be ap-
Representative in the most recent report re- authorized by paragraph (1)— propriated for the Manufacturing Extension
quired by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 (A) $915,570,000 is authorized to be appro- Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of
U.S.C. 2242) as a priority foreign country under priated for scientific and technical research and the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
subsection (a)(2) of that section; and services laboratory activities, of which $9,000,000 nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 278l) and
(C) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Rep- is authorized to be appropriated for the Working $56,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
resentative under section 306 of the Trade Act of Capital Fund; the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Pro-
1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416); or (B) $22,000,000 is authorized to be appro- gram under section 34 of the National Institute
(2) is listed pursuant to section 9(b)(3) of the priated to the Director for the purpose of inves- of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Pub- tigating the building collapse that occurred in 278s).
lic Law 116–145). Surfside, Florida on June 24, 2021, to under- (d) FISCAL YEAR 2025.—
(b) EXCEPTION.—For purposes of subsection stand the source of failure, to provide rec- (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
(a), the Secretary may issue a waiver, to be ommendations for how to rectify any short- appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce
made publicly available, to an entity in which comings in existing building standards in order $1,677,900,000 for the National Institute of
the legal or financial connection to a corpora- to prevent future similar disasters, and to in- Standards and Technology for fiscal year 2025.
tion is a minority relationship or investment. form future building codes for similar structures, (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
(c) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.—This sec- in coordination with State and local offices and authorized by paragraph (1)—
tion shall be applied in a manner consistent other Federal agencies as appropriate, con- (A) $1,120,900,000 is authorized to be appro-
with the obligations of the United States under sistent with the Institute’s responsibilities under priated for scientific and technical research and
international agreements. the National Construction Safety Team Act of services laboratory activities, of which
SEC. 10114. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- 2002 (Public Law 107–231). $15,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to
FECTS. (C) $140,000,000 is authorized to be appro- the Working Capital Fund;
The budgetary effects of this title, for the pur- priated for the construction and maintenance of (B) $200,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
pose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As- facilities, of which $80,000,000 is authorized to priated for the construction and maintenance of
You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by ref- be appropriated for Safety, Capacity, Mainte- facilities, of which $80,000,000 is authorized to
erence to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary nance, and Major Repairs; be appropriated for Safety, Capacity, Mainte-
Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this title, (D) $331,500,000 is authorized to be appro- nance, and Major Repairs, including $20,000,000
submitted for printing in the Congressional priated for industrial technology services activi- for IT infrastructure; and
Record by the Chairman of the House Budget ties, of which $275,000,000 is authorized to be ap- (C) $357,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
Committee, provided that such statement has propriated for the Manufacturing Extension priated for industrial technology services activi-
been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of ties, of which $300,500,000 is authorized to be ap-
the National Institute of Standards and Tech- propriated for the Manufacturing Extension
TITLE II—NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of
STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 278l) and
$56,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
THE FUTURE ACT OF 2021 nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 278l) and
the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Pro-
SEC. 10201. DEFINITIONS. gram under section 34 of the National Institute $56,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
In this title: of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Pro-
(1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means 278s); and gram under section 34 of the National Institute
the Director of the National Institute of Stand- (b) FISCAL YEAR 2023.— of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
ards and Technology. (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 278s).
(2) FRAMEWORK.—The term ‘‘Framework’’ appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce (e) FISCAL YEAR 2026.—
means the Framework for Improving Critical In- $1,518,800,000 for the National Institute of (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
frastructure Cybersecurity developed by the Na- Standards and Technology for fiscal year 2023. appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce
tional Institute of Standards and Technology (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount $1,765,400,000 for the National Institute of
and referred to in Executive Order 13800 issued authorized by paragraph (1)— Standards and Technology for fiscal year 2026.
on May 11, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 22391 et seq.). (A) $979,100,000 is authorized to be appro- (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
(3) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNI- priated for scientific and technical research and authorized by paragraph (1)—
VERSITIES.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- services laboratory activities, of which (A) $1,199,400,000 is authorized to be appro-
leges and universities’’ has the same meaning $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for priated for scientific and technical research and
given to the term ‘‘part B institutions’’ in sec- the Working Capital Fund; services laboratory activities, of which
tion 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 (B) $200,000,000 is authorized to be appro- $18,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
U.S.C. 1061). priated for the construction and maintenance of the Working Capital Fund;
(4) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘Institute’’ means facilities, of which $80,000,000 is authorized to (B) $200,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
the National Institute of Standards and Tech- be appropriated for Safety, Capacity, Mainte- priated for the construction and maintenance of
nology. nance, and Major Repairs, including $20,000,000 facilities, of which $80,000,000 is authorized to
(5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The for IT infrastructure; and be appropriated for Safety, Capacity, Mainte-
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the (C) $339,800,000 is authorized to be appro- nance, and Major Repairs, including $20,000,000
meaning given such term in section 101 of the priated for industrial technology services activi- for IT infrastructure; and
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ties, of which $283,300,000 is authorized to be ap- (C) $366,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
(6) INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZA- propriated for the Manufacturing Extension priated for industrial technology services activi-
TION.—The term ‘‘International Standards Or- Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of ties, of which $309,500,000 is authorized to be ap-

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ganization’’ has the meaning given such term in the National Institute of Standards and Tech- propriated for the Manufacturing Extension
section 451 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 278l) and Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of
(19 U.S.C. 2571). $56,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
(7) MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION.—The term the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Pro- nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 23 278l) and
‘‘minority-serving institution’ ’’ means a His- gram under section 34 of the National Institute $56,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for
panic-serving institution, an Alaska Native- of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. the Network for Manufacturing Innovation Pro-
serving institution, a Native Hawaiian-serving 278s). gram under section 34 of the National Institute

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February 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H385
of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. (2) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out such a pro- technical expertise with relevant public and pri-
278s). gram, the Director may— vate sector stakeholders, including State, Tribal,
Subtitle B—Measurement Research (A) conduct research and testing to improve territorial, and local officials, to assist such en-
the accuracy, efficacy, and reliability of the tities in measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
SEC. 10221. ENGINEERING BIOLOGY AND BIO-
measurement of greenhouse gas emissions at a (D) REQUIREMENTS.—
METROLOGY.
range of scales that covers direct measurement (i) IN GENERAL.—An institution of higher edu-
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall— at the component or process level through at-
(1) support basic measurement science, tech- cation or an eligible nonprofit organization (or
mospheric observations; a consortium thereof) seeking funding under
nology research for engineering biology, bio- (B) conduct research to create novel measure-
manufacturing, and biometrology to advance— this subsection shall submit an application to
ment technologies and techniques for the meas- the Director at such time, in such manner, and
(A) measurement technologies to support urement of greenhouse gas emissions;
foundational understanding of the mechanisms containing such information as the Director
(C) convene and engage with relevant Federal
of conversion of DNA information into cellular may require.
agencies and stakeholders to establish common
function, including both the natural and engi- definitions and characterizations for the meas- (ii) APPLICATIONS.—Each application made
neered production of biomolecules; urement of greenhouse gas emissions, taking under clause (i) shall include a description of—
(B) technologies for measurement of such bio- into account any existing United States and (I) how the Center will work with other re-
molecular components and for complex engi- international technical standards and guidance; search institutions, industry partners, and State
neered biological systems; (D) conduct outreach and coordination to and local officials to identify research, testing,
(C) new data tools, techniques, and processes share technical expertise with relevant industry and technical standards needs relevant to
to improve engineering biology, biomanufac- and non-industry stakeholders and standards greenhouse gas emissions;
turing, and biometrology research; and development organizations to assist such entities (II) how the Center will promote active col-
(D) all other areas deemed by the Director to in the development of best practices and tech- laboration among researchers in multiple dis-
be critical to the development and deployment of nical standards for greenhouse gas emissions ciplines involved in the measurement of green-
engineering biology, biomanufacturing and bio- measurements; and house gas emissions; and
metrology; (E) in coordination with the Administrator of (III) how the Center will share technical ex-
(2) support activities to inform and expand the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- pertise with relevant public and private sector
development of measurements infrastructure tration and the Administrator of the Environ- stakeholders, including state and local officials,
needed to develop technical standards to estab- mental Protection Agency, develop such stand- to assist such entities in measuring greenhouse
lish interoperability and facilitate commercial ard reference materials as the Director deter- gas emissions.
development of biomolecular measurement tech- mines is necessary to further the development of (iii) SELECTION AND DURATION.—Each Center
nology and engineering biology applications; such technical standards, taking into account established under this section is authorized to
(3) convene industry, institutions of higher any existing United States or international carry out activities for a period of 5 years, re-
education, nonprofit organizations, Federal lab- standards. newable for an additional 5 years at the discre-
oratories, and other Federal agencies engaged in (3) TEST BEDS.—In coordination with the pri- tion of the Director, in consultation with other
engineering biology research and development to vate sector, institutions of higher education, Federal agencies as appropriate.
develop coordinated technical roadmaps for au- State and local governments, the National Oce- SEC. 10223. NIST AUTHORITY FOR CYBERSECU-
thoritative measurement of the molecular com- anic and Atmospheric Administration, the Envi- RITY AND PRIVACY ACTIVITIES.
ponents of the cell; ronmental Protection Agency, and other Federal Section 2 of the National Institute of Stand-
(4) provide access to user facilities with ad- agencies, as appropriate, the Director may con- ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 272 et seq.)
vanced or unique equipment, services, materials, tinue to develop and manage testbeds to ad- is amended—
and other resources to industry, institutions of vance research and standards development for (1) in subsection (c)—
higher education, nonprofit organizations, and greenhouse gas emissions measurements. (A) in paragraph (16), by striking the period
government agencies to perform research and (4) GREENHOUSE GAS MEASUREMENT CENTER OF
at the end and inserting a semicolon;
testing; EXCELLENCE.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in collabora- (B) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through
(5) establish or expand collaborative partner-
tion with the Administrator of the National Oce- (27) as paragraphs (21) through (32), respec-
ships or consortia with other Federal agencies
anic and Atmospheric Administration, the Ad- tively; and
engaged in engineering biology research and de-
ministrator of the Environmental Protection (C) by inserting after paragraph (15) the fol-
velopment, institutions of higher education,
Agency, and the heads of other Federal agen- lowing:
Federal laboratories, and industry to advance
engineering biology applications; and cies, as appropriate, shall award to an institu- ‘‘(16) support information security measures
(6) support graduate and post graduate re- tion of higher education or an eligible nonprofit for the development and lifecycle of software
search and training in biometrology, biomanu- organization (or a consortium thereof), on a and the software supply chain, including devel-
facturing, and engineering biology. merit-reviewed, competitive basis, funds to es- opment of voluntary, consensus-based technical
(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section, tablish a Center of Excellence in Greenhouse standards, best practices, frameworks, meth-
the term ‘‘Engineering Biology’’ means the ap- Gas Measurement. odologies, procedures, processes, and software
plication of engineering design principles and (B) COLLABORATIONS.—The Director shall re- engineering toolkits and configurations;
practices to biological systems, including molec- quire, as a condition of receipt of the award ‘‘(17) support information security measures,
ular and cellular systems, to advance funda- under this paragraph, that the activities of the including voluntary, consensus-based technical
mental understanding of complex natural sys- Center of Excellence include collaboration standards, best practices, and guidelines, for the
tems and to enable novel or optimized functions among public and private organizations, includ- design, adoption and deployment of cloud com-
and capabilities. ing institutions of higher education, nonprofit puting services;
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this organizations, private sector entities, and State, ‘‘(18) support research, development, and
section shall be construed to alter the policies, tribal, territorial, and local officials. practical application to improve the usability of
processes, or practices of individual Federal (C) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Center of cybersecurity processes and technologies;
agencies in effect on the day before the date of Excellence shall be to— ‘‘(19) facilitate and support the development
the enactment of this Act relating to the con- (i) advance measurement science, data ana- of a voluntary, consensus-based set of technical
duct of biomedical research and advanced devel- lytics, and modeling at a range of scales that standards, guidelines, best practices, methodolo-
opment, including the solicitation and review of covers direct measurement at the component or gies, procedures, and processes to cost-effec-
extramural research proposals. process level through atmospheric observations tively ensure appropriate privacy protections for
(d) CONTROLS.—In carrying out activities au- to improve the accuracy of greenhouse gas emis- personally identifiable information in systems,
thorized by this section, the Secretary shall en- sions measurement, validation, and attribution technologies, and processes used by both the
sure proper security controls are in place to pro- to specific underlying activities and processes; public and private sector;
(ii) test and evaluate the performance of exist- ‘‘(20) support privacy measures, including vol-
tect sensitive information, as appropriate.
ing capabilities, and inform and improve best untary, consensus-based technical standards,
SEC. 10222. GREENHOUSE GAS MEASUREMENT
practices, benchmarks, methodologies, proce- best practices, guidelines, metrology, and
RESEARCH.
dures, and technical standards, for the measure- testbeds for the design, adoption and deploy-
(a) GREENHOUSE GAS MEASUREMENT PRO- ment and validation of greenhouse gas emissions
GRAM.— ment of privacy enhancing technologies;’’; and
at scales noted in clause (i); (2) in subsection (e)(1)(A)—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in consultation (iii) educate and train students in measure-
with the Administrator of the National Oceanic ment science, computational science, and sys- (A) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the
and Atmospheric Administration and the Ad- tems engineering research relevant to green- end;
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Agency, shall carry out a measurement research (iv) foster collaboration among academic re- and
program to inform the development of best prac- searchers, private sector stakeholders, and (C) by inserting after clause (viii) the fol-
tices, benchmarks, methodologies, procedures, State, Tribal, territorial, and local officials; lowing:
and technical standards for the measurement of (v) support Institute test beds as described in ‘‘(ix) conduct reviews of and create impact
greenhouse gas emissions and to assess and im- subsection (a)(3); and metrics for cybersecurity solutions and capabili-
prove the performance of greenhouse gas emis- (vi) collaborate with other Federal agencies to ties developed by the Institute for purposes of
sions measurement systems. conduct outreach and coordination to share improvement;’’.

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SEC. 10224. SOFTWARE SECURITY AND AUTHEN- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall develop, (C) establish reference use cases for biometric
TICATION. and periodically update, in collaboration with applications and performance criteria for assess-
(a) VULNERABILITIES IN OPEN SOURCE SOFT- other public and private sector organizations, ing each use case, including accuracy and bias
WARE.—The Director shall assess and assign se- common definitions and voluntary guidance for metrics;
verity metrics to identified vulnerabilities with digital identity management systems. (D) produce public-facing reports of the find-
open source software and produce voluntary ‘‘(2) GUIDANCE.—The Guidance shall— ings from such testing for a general audience;
guidance to assist the entities that maintain ‘‘(A) align with the four criteria in subsection and
open source software repositories to discover (a), as practicable; (E) conduct such other activities as deemed
and mitigate vulnerabilities. ‘‘(B) provide case studies of implementation of necessary by the Director.
(b) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED DE- guidance; SEC. 10227. FEDERAL BIOMETRIC PERFORMANCE
FENSES.—The Director shall carry out research ‘‘(C) incorporate voluntary technical stand- STANDARDS.
and testing to improve the effectiveness of artifi- ards and industry best practices; and Section 20 of the National Institute of Stand-
cial intelligence-enabled cybersecurity, includ- ‘‘(D) not prescribe or otherwise require the use
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) is
ing by generating optimized data sets to train of specific technology products or services.
‘‘(3) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this sub- amended in subsection (b)—
artificial intelligence defense systems and evalu- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ after
section, the Director shall consult with—
ating the performance of varying network archi- ‘‘(A) Federal and State agencies; the semicolon;
tectures at strengthening network security. ‘‘(B) industry; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period
(c) AUTHENTICATION OF INSTITUTE SOFT- ‘‘(C) potential end-users and individuals that and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
WARE.—The Director shall ensure all software will use services related to digital identity (3) by adding at the end the following:
released by the Institute is digitally signed and verification; and ‘‘(4) performance standards and guidelines for
maintained to enable stakeholders to verify its ‘‘(D) experts with relevant experience in the high risk biometric identification systems, in-
authenticity and integrity upon installation and systems that enable digital identity verification, cluding facial recognition systems, accounting
execution. as determined by the Director.’’. for various use cases, types of biometric identi-
(d) ASSISTANCE TO INSPECTORS GENERAL.—The SEC. 10226. BIOMETRICS RESEARCH AND TEST- fication systems, and relevant operational con-
Director shall provide technical assistance to ING. ditions.’’.
improve the education and training of indi- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting SEC. 10228. PROTECTING RESEARCH FROM CYBER
vidual Federal agency Inspectors General and through the Director, shall establish a program THEFT.
staff who are responsible for the annual inde- to support measurement research to inform the Section 2(e)(1)(A) of the National Institute of
pendent evaluation they are required to perform development of best practices, benchmarks, Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
of the information security program and prac- methodologies, procedures, and voluntary, con- 272(e)(1)(A)), as amended by section 10223(2), is
tices of Federal Agencies under section 3555 of sensus-based technical standards for biometric further amended by inserting after clause (ix),
title 44, United States Code. identification systems, including facial recogni- as added by section 10223(2)(C), the following:
(e) SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY PRAC- tion systems, to assess and improve the perform- ‘‘(x) consider institutions of higher education
TICES.— ance of such systems. In carrying out such pro- (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Edu-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall, in coordi- gram, the Director may— cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and’’.
nation with industry, academia, and other Fed- (1) conduct research to support efforts to im- SEC. 10229. DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES FOR
eral agencies, as appropriate, develop a set of prove the performance of biometric identifica- RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS.
security outcomes and practices, including secu- tion systems, including in areas related to con- (a) DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES FOR RE-
rity controls, control enhancements, supple- formity assessment, image quality and interoper- SEARCH INSTITUTIONS.—
mental guidance, or other supporting informa- ability, contactless biometric capture tech- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after
tion to enable software developers and operators nologies, and human-in-the-loop biometric iden- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Direc-
to identify, assess, and manage cyber risks over tification systems and processes; tor shall, using the authorities of the Director
the full lifecycle of software products. (2) convene and engage with relevant stake- under subsections (c)(15) and (e)(1)(A)(ix) of
(2) OUTREACH.—The Director shall conduct holders to establish common definitions and section 2 of the National Institute of Standards
outreach and coordination activities to share characterizations for biometric identification and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 272), as amended
technical expertise with Federal agencies, rel- systems, including accuracy, fairness, bias, pri- by section 10228, disseminate and make publicly
evant industry stakeholders, and standards de- vacy, consent, and other properties, taking into available resources to help qualifying institu-
velopment organizations, as appropriate, to en- account definitions in relevant international tions identify, assess, manage, and reduce their
courage the voluntary adoption of the software technical standards and other publications; cybersecurity risk related to conducting re-
lifecycle security practices by Federal agencies (3) carry out research and testing on a range
search.
and industry stakeholders. of biometric modalities, such as fingerprints,
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Director shall ensure
voice, iris, face, vein, behavioral biometrics, ge-
SEC. 10225. DIGITAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT RE- that the resources disseminated pursuant to
SEARCH. netics, multimodal biometrics, and emerging ap-
paragraph (1)—
Section 504 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement plications of biometric identification technology;
(A) are generally applicable and usable by a
(4) study the use of privacy-enhancing tech-
Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7464) is amended to read wide range of qualifying institutions;
nologies and other technical protective controls
as follows: (B) vary with the nature and size of the quali-
to facilitate access to public data sets for biomet-
‘‘SEC. 504. IDENTITY MANAGEMENT RESEARCH fying institutions, and the nature and sensi-
ric research;
AND DEVELOPMENT. tivity of the data collected or stored on the in-
(5) conduct outreach and coordination to
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry share technical expertise with relevant industry formation systems or devices of the qualifying
out a program of research to support the devel- and non-industry stakeholders and standards institutions;
opment of voluntary, consensus-based technical development organizations to assist such entities (C) include elements that promote awareness
standards, best practices, benchmarks, meth- in the development of best practices and vol- of simple, basic controls, a workplace cybersecu-
odologies, metrology, testbeds, and conformance untary technical standards; and rity culture, and third-party stakeholder rela-
criteria for identity management, taking into ac- (6) develop such standard reference artifacts tionships, to assist qualifying institutions in
count appropriate user concerns— as the Director determines is necessary to fur- mitigating common cybersecurity risks;
‘‘(1) to improve interoperability and port- ther the development of such voluntary tech- (D) include case studies, examples, and sce-
ability among identity management tech- nical standards. narios of practical application;
nologies; (b) BIOMETRICS VENDOR TEST PROGRAM.— (E) are technology-neutral and can be imple-
‘‘(2) to strengthen identity proofing and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting mented using technologies that are commercial
verification methods used in identity manage- through the Director, shall carry out a test pro- and off-the-shelf; and
ment systems; gram to provide biometrics vendors the oppor- (F) to the extent practicable, are based on
‘‘(3) to improve privacy protection in identity tunity to test biometric identification tech- international technical standards.
management systems through authentication nologies across a range of modalities. (3) NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS AND
and security protocols; and (2) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the program EDUCATION PROGRAM.—The Director shall en-
‘‘(4) to monitor and improve the accuracy, under this subsection, the Director shall— sure that the resources disseminated under
usability, and inclusivity of identity manage- (A) conduct research and regular testing to paragraph (1) are consistent with the efforts of
ment systems. improve and benchmark the accuracy, efficacy, the Director under section 303 of the Cybersecu-
‘‘(b) DIGITAL IDENTITY TECHNICAL ROAD- and bias of biometric identification systems, in- rity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C. 7451).
MAP.—The Director, in consultation with other cluding research and testing on demographic (4) UPDATES.—The Director shall review peri-
relevant Federal agencies and stakeholders from variations, capture devices, presentation attack odically and update the resources under para-
the private sector, shall develop and maintain a detection, partially occluded or computer gen- graph (1) as the Director determines appro-

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technical roadmap for digital identity manage- erated images, privacy and security designs and priate.
ment research and development focused on ena- controls, template protection, de-identification, (5) VOLUNTARY RESOURCES.—The use of the
bling the voluntary use and adoption of modern and comparison of algorithm, human, and com- resources disseminated under paragraph (1)
digital identity solutions that align with the bined algorithm-human recognition capability; shall be considered voluntary.
four criteria in subsection (a). (B) develop an approach for testing software (b) OTHER FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY REQUIRE-
‘‘(c) DIGITAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT GUID- and cloud-based biometrics applications, includ- MENTS.—Nothing in this section may be con-
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any cybersecurity requirements applicable to ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordina- ‘‘(D) long baseline entanglement and
Federal agencies. tion with the Administrator of the National teleportation; and
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Telecommunications and Information Adminis- ‘‘(E) such other technologies, processes, or ap-
(1) QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS.—The term tration and heads of other Federal agencies, as plications as the Director considers appropriate;
‘‘qualifying institutions’’ means institutions of appropriate, shall operate a national network of ‘‘(5) for quantum technologies deemed by the
higher education that are classified as either government, academic, and commercial test ca- Director to be at a readiness level sufficient for
very-high research intensive (R1) or high re- pabilities and facilities to be known as the Na- standardization, shall provide technical review
search intensive (R2) status universities by the tional Advanced Spectrum and Communications and assistance to such other Federal agencies as
Carnegie Classification of Academic Institu- Test Network (referred to in this section as the Director considers appropriate for the devel-
tions. ‘NASCTN’). opment of quantum network infrastructure
(2) RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘resources’’ means ‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—NASCTN shall be for the standards;’’.
guidelines, tools, best practices, technical stand- purposes of facilitating and coordinating the SEC. 10233. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
ards, methodologies, and other ways of pro- use of intellectual capacity, modeling and sim- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall continue
viding information. ulation, laboratory facilities, and test facilities to support the development of artificial intel-
SEC. 10230. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS RE- to meet national spectrum interests and chal- ligence and data science, and carry out the ac-
SEARCH. lenges, including— tivities of the National Artificial Intelligence
The National Institute of Standards and ‘‘(A) measurements and analyses of electro- Initiative Act of 2020 authorized in division E of
Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.) is amend- magnetic propagation, radio systems character- the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
ed— istics, and operating techniques affecting the cal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283), including
(1) by redesignating section 35 as section 36; utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum in through—
and coordination with specialized, related research (1) expanding the Institute’s capabilities, in-
(2) by inserting after section 34 the following: and analysis performed by other Federal agen- cluding scientific staff and research infrastruc-
‘‘SEC. 35. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS RE- cies in their areas of responsibility; ture;
SEARCH ACTIVITIES. ‘‘(B) conducting research and analysis in the (2) supporting measurement research and de-
‘‘(a) ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS RE- general field of telecommunications sciences in velopment for advanced computer chips and
SEARCH.— support of the Institute’s mission and in support hardware designed for artificial intelligence sys-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in consulta- of other Government agencies; tems;
tion with the Administrator of the National ‘‘(C) developing methodologies for testing, (3) supporting the development of technical
Telecommunications and Information Adminis- measuring, and setting guidelines for inter- standards and guidelines that promote safe and
tration, the Director of the National Science ference; trustworthy artificial intelligence systems;
Foundation, and heads of other Federal agen- ‘‘(D) conducting interference tests to better (4) creating a framework for managing risks
cies, as appropriate, shall carry out a program understand the impact of Federal and commer- associated with artificial intelligence systems;
of measurement research for advanced commu- cial spectrum activities; and
nications technologies. ‘‘(E) conducting research and testing to im- (5) developing and publishing cybersecurity
‘‘(2) RESEARCH AREAS.—Research areas may prove spectrum interference tolerance, flexi- tools, encryption methods, and best practices for
include— bility, and agility; and artificial intelligence and data science.
‘‘(A) radio frequency emissions and inter- ‘‘(F) other activities as deemed necessary by (b) TESTBEDS.—In coordination with other
ference, including technologies and techniques the Director. Federal agencies as appropriate, the private sec-
to mitigate such emissions; SEC. 10231. NEUTRON SCATTERING. tor, and institutions of higher education, the
‘‘(B) advanced antenna arrays and artificial (a) STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE INSTITUTE NEU- Director may establish testbeds to examine arti-
intelligence systems capable of operating ad- TRON REACTOR.—The Director shall develop a ficial intelligence and machine learning systems
vanced antenna arrays; strategic plan for the future of the NIST Center in virtual environments for vulnerabilities that
‘‘(C) artificial intelligence systems to enable for Neutron Research after the current neutron may lead to failure, malfunction, or attacks
internet of things networks, immersive tech- reactor is decommissioned, including— under a wide range of conditions.
nology, and other advanced communications (1) a succession plan for the reactor, including SEC. 10234. SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
a roadmap with timeline and milestones; AND EDUCATION.
technologies;
‘‘(D) network sensing and monitoring tech- (2) conceptual design of a new reactor and ac- In accordance with section 263 of the National
nologies; companying facilities, as appropriate; and Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021,
‘‘(E) technologies to enable spectrum flexi- (3) a plan to minimize disruptions to the user the Director shall carry out activities in support
bility and agility; community during the transition. of sustainable chemistry, including coordinating
‘‘(F) optical and quantum communications (b) COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF and partnering with academia, industry, non-
technologies; ENERGY.—The Secretary, acting through the Di- profits, and other entities in activities to support
‘‘(G) security of advanced communications rector, shall coordinate with the Secretary of clean, safe, and economic alternatives, tech-
systems Energy on issues related to Federal support for nologies, and methodologies to traditional chem-
‘‘(H) public safety communications; neutron science, including estimation of long- ical products and processes.
‘‘(I) resilient internet of things applications term needs for research using neutron sources, SEC. 10235. PREMISE PLUMBING RESEARCH.
for advanced manufacturing; and and planning efforts for future facilities to meet (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting
‘‘(J) other research areas deemed necessary by such needs. through the Director, shall create a program in
the Director. (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 18 consultation with the Environmental Protection
‘‘(3) TEST BEDS.—In coordination with the As- months after the enactment of this Act, the Di- Agency, for premise plumbing research, includ-
sistant Secretary for Communications and Infor- rector shall submit to Congress the plan required ing to—
mation, the private sector, and other Federal under subsection (a), and shall notify Congress (1) conduct metrology research on premise
agencies as appropriate, the Director may de- of any substantial updates to such plan in sub- plumbing in relation to water safety, security,
velop and manage testbeds for research and de- sequent years. efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; and
velopment of advanced communications tech- SEC. 10232. QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE. (2) coordinate research activities with aca-
nologies, avoiding duplication of existing (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall continue demia, the private sector, nonprofits, and other
testbeds run by other agencies or the private to prioritize and carry out activities authorized Federal agencies.
sector. in the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 (b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section,
‘‘(4) OUTREACH.—In carrying out the activities U.S.C. 8801). the term ‘‘premise plumbing’’ means the water
under this subsection, the Director shall seek (b) QUANTUM RESEARCH.—Section 201(a) of distribution system located within the property
input from other Federal agencies and from pri- the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. lines of a property, including all buildings and
vate sector stakeholders, on an ongoing basis, to 8831) is amended— permanent structures on such property. Such
help inform research and development priorities, (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through term includes building supply and distribution
including through workshops and other multi- (4) as paragraphs (6) through (7); and pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-
stakeholder activities. (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- treating and water-using equipment, and all re-
‘‘(5) TECHNICAL ROADMAPS.—In carrying out lowing: spective joints, connections, devices, and appur-
the activities under this subsection, the Director ‘‘(3) shall carry out research to facilitate the tenances.
shall convene industry, institutions of higher development and standardization of quantum Subtitle C—General Activities
education, nonprofit organizations, Federal lab- cryptography and post-quantum classical cryp- SEC. 10241. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND SUP-
oratories, and other Federal agencies engaged in tography; PORT FOR UNDERREPRESENTED

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advanced communications research and devel- ‘‘(4) shall carry out research to facilitate the COMMUNITIES.
opment to develop, and periodically update, co- development and standardization of quantum Section 18 of the National Institute of Stand-
ordinated technical roadmaps for advanced networking and communications technologies ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–1) is
communications research in priority areas, such and applications, including— amended—
as those described in paragraph (2). ‘‘(A) quantum repeater technology; (1) in subsection (a), in the second sentence—
‘‘(b) NATIONAL ADVANCED SPECTRUM AND ‘‘(B) quantum network traffic management; (A) by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting ‘‘shall’’;
COMMUNICATIONS TEST NETWORK.— ‘‘(C) quantum transduction; and

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(B) by striking ‘‘academia’’ and inserting ‘‘di- excess of the highest total annual compensation United States to support increased participation
verse types of institutions of higher education, payable at the rate determined under section 104 by small business and academic interests in
including minority-serving institutions and com- of title 3. The Director shall appoint not more international standards organizations.
munity colleges’’; and than 15 personnel under this section. (2) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the pilot pro-
(2) in subsection (e)— ‘‘(c) SUNSET.—The authority under section (b) grams established in subsection (c), the Director
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the shall expire on the date that is 5 years after the shall award competitive, merit-reviewed grants
end; date of enactment of this section.’’. to covered entities to cover the reasonable costs,
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at SEC. 10245. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS DEVEL- up to a specified ceiling set by the Director, of
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and OPMENT. activities supporting increased engagement and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol- (a) INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ENGAGE- leadership of employees of small businesses and
lowing: MENT.— faculty of institutions of higher education or
‘‘(6) conduct outreach to and develop research (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall lead in- other nonprofit research institutions with sub-
collaborations with historically Black colleges formation exchange and coordination among ject matter and technical expertise necessary to
and universities and minority-serving institu- Federal agencies and communication from Fed- be conributers in international standards orga-
tions, including through the recruitment of stu- eral agencies to the private sector of the United nizations.
dents and faculty at such institutions to partici- States to ensure effective Federal engagement in (3) AWARD CRITERIA.—The Director may only
pate in programs developed under paragraph the development and use of international tech- provide a grant under this section to an eligible
(3); nical standards. recipient that—
‘‘(7) conduct outreach to and develop research (2) REQUIREMENTS.—To support private sec- (A) demonstrates deep technical standards ex-
collaborations with community colleges, includ- tor-led engagement and ensure effective Federal pertise;
ing through the recruitment of students and fac- engagement in the development and use of inter- (B) demonstrates knowledge with the proc-
ulty at such institutions to participate in pro- national technical standards, the Director shall esses of the standards development organization
grams developed under paragraph (3); consider— in which the recipient intends to engage using
‘‘(8) carry out other activities to increase the (A) the role and needs of the Federal Govern- grant funds;
participation of persons historically underrep- ment with respect to international technical (C) proposes a feasible set of standard
resented in STEM in the Institute’s programs; standards; deliverables to be completed over the period of
and (B) organizations developing international the grant;
technical standards of interest to the United (D) explains how the recipient will fund the
‘‘(9) conduct outreach to and develop collabo-
States, United States representation and influ- standards work supported by the grant if the
rations with nontraditional educational organi-
ence in these organizations, and key contribu- grant funds are insufficient to cover all costs of
zations, including those that offer training
tors for technical and leadership expertise in the work; and
through non-profit associations and profes-
(E) commits personnel with appropriate exper-
sional associations or professional societies, to these organizations;
tise to engage in relevant international organi-
engage persons historically underrepresented in (C) support for persons with domain subject
zations responsible for developing technical
STEM through programs developed under this matter expertise, especially from small busi-
standards over the period of the grant.
subsection.’’. nesses located in the United States, to influence
(4) ELIGIBILITY.—A small business concern (as
SEC. 10242. OTHER TRANSACTIONS AUTHORITY. and engage in technical standards leadership
defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act
Section 2(b)(4) of the National Institute of positions, working groups and meetings;
(15 U.S.C. 632) based in the United States, an
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. (D) opportunities for partnerships for sup-
institution of higher education (as defined by
272(b)(4)) is amended to read as follows: porting international technical standards from
section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965
‘‘(4) to enter into and perform such contracts, across the Federal Government, Federally fund-
(20 U.S. C. 1002)), or a nonprofit institution as
including cooperative research and development ed research and development centers, univer-
defined in section 4(5) of the Stevenson-Wydler
arrangements and grants and cooperative agree- sity-affiliated research centers, institutions of
Act (15 U.S.C. 3703) shall be eligible to receive
ments or other transactions, as may be nec- higher education, industry, industry associa-
grants under this program.
essary in the conduct of its work and on such tions, nonprofit organizations, and other key (5) PRIORITIZATION.—The Director may
terms as it may deem appropriate, in further- contributors; prioritize grants awarded under this section to
ance of the purposes of this Act;’’. (E) support for activities to encourage the
eligible recipients for standards development
adoption of technical standards developed in
SEC. 10243. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON COLLABO- proposals that address clearly defined current or
RATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT AGEN- the United States to be adopted by international
anticipated market needs or gaps that would not
CIES. standards organizations; and
be met without the grant.
Not later than 6 months after the date of the (F) other activities determined by the Director (6) APPLICATION.—An eligible recipient seek-
enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to be necessary to support United States partici- ing funding under subsection (c) shall submit an
a report to the Committee on Science, Space, pation in international standards development, application to the Director at such time, in such
and Technology and the Committee on Appro- economic competitiveness, and national security manner, and containing such information as the
priations of the House of Representatives and in the development and use of international Director may require.
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and technical standards. (7) MERIT REVIEW PROCESS.—Not later than 90
(b) CAPACITY BUILDING GUIDANCE.—The Di- days after the enactment of this Act, the Direc-
Transportation and the Committee on Appro-
rector shall support education and workforce tor shall establish a merit review process, in-
priations of the Senate describing the Institute’s
development efforts to promote United States cluding the creation of merit review panels made
challenges with respect to collaboration between
participation in international standards organi- of experts from government and the private sec-
the Institute and other Federal agencies. The
zations. The Director shall— tor, to evaluate the application under para-
report shall include, at a minimum—
(1) identify and create, as appropriate, tech- graph (6) to ensure applications submitted are
(1) an assessment of the challenges that arise
nical standards education and training re- reviewed in a fair, competitive, transparent, and
with interagency collaboration, including trans-
sources for interested businesses, industry asso- in-depth manner.
fer of funds with a limited period of availability
ciations, academia, nonprofits, Federal agen- (8) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the pilot
to the Institute and issues with sharing per-
cies, and other relevant standards contributors, program established under subsection (c), the
sonnel, associates, facilities, and property with
including activities targeted at integrating Director shall consult with other Federal agen-
collaborating agencies; and
standards content into undergraduate and grad- cies, private sector organizations, institutions of
(2) descriptions of projects that were disrupted
uate curricula in science, engineering, business, higher education, and nonprofit organizations
due to the challenges outlined in paragraph (1).
public policy, and law; to help inform the pilot program, including se-
SEC. 10244. HIRING CRITICAL TECHNICAL EX- (2) conduct outreach, including to private sec-
PERTS. lection criteria, applicant disclosure require-
tor leaders, to support engagement by more ments, grant amount and duration, and the
Section 6 of the National Institute of Stand- United States stakeholders in international
ards and Technology Act is amended to read as merit review process.
technical standards development; and (9) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Director shall
follows: (3) other activities deemed necessary by the brief Congress after the second year of the pilot
‘‘SEC. 6. HIRING CRITICAL TECHNICAL EXPERTS. Director to support increased engagement, influ- program and each year following that includes
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The officers and employees ence, and leadership of United States organiza- the following:
of the Institute, except the director, shall be ap- tions in the development of international tech- (A) An assessment of the effectiveness of the
pointed by the Secretary at such time as their nical standards. pilot program for improving the participation of
respective services may become necessary. (c) CAPACITY BUILDING PILOT PROGRAM.— United States small businesses, United States in-
‘‘(b) HIRING CRITICAL TECHNICAL EXPERTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordina- stitutions of higher education, or other non-
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provisions of any other law relating to the ap- Foundation, the Administrator of the Small standards organizations, including—
pointment, number, classification, or compensa- Business Administration and the heads of other (i) the type of activities supported, including
tion of employees, the Secretary shall have the relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall leadership roles;
authority to make appointments of scientific, establish a 5-year pilot program to award (ii) the international standards organizations
engineering, and professional personnel, and to grants, on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis, participated in; and
fix the basic pay of such personnel at a rate to to private sector entities, institutions of higher (iii) the technical areas covered by the activi-
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(B) If deemed effective, a plan for permanent Institute or participating in the exchange of sci- (9) An analysis and summary of incidents of
implementation of the pilot program. entific or technical information at the Insti- undue foreign influence at Institute-supported
(d) REAFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF VOL- tute.’’. research facilities and programs over the past 10
UNTARY CONSENSUS-BASED INTERNATIONAL (b) STEVENSON-WYDLER UPDATES.—Section years.
STANDARDS BODIES.—To the extent applicable, 17(c)(1) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology In- (10) Recommendations for the Institute to bol-
the Institute, when preparing standards, par- novation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3711a(c)(1)) is ster its research security policies and protocols.
ticipating in voluntary consensus standard bod- amended— (11) Other matters the Comptroller General de-
ies, and engaging in a standards development (1) by moving each of subparagraphs (D) and termines appropriate.
process that is open to participation from Chi- (E) two ems to the left; and (c) CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING.—Not later than
nese firms and state-owned enterprises of the (2) by adding at the end the following: 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
People’s Republic of China, the process should ‘‘(G) Community.’’ the Comptroller General shall brief the Com-
(c) AMERICAN INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVE- mittee on Science, Space, and Technology and
include the following attributes that are easily
NESS ACT UPDATE.—Section 113 of the American the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
accessible, clear, and unambiguous:
Innovation and Competitiveness Act (15 U.S.C. of the House of Representatives and the Com-
(1) Transparency.
278e note) is repealed. mittee of Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
(2) Openness. (d) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The item relating tation of the Senate on the findings available
(3) Impartiality and Consensus. to section 113 in the table of contents in section from the evaluation conducted under subsection
(4) Effectiveness and Relevance. 1(b) of the American Innovation and Competi- (a).
(5) Coherence. tiveness Act is repealed. (d) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after
(6) Development Dimension. (e) FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT IMPROVE- the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp-
SEC. 10246. STANDARD TECHNICAL UPDATE. MENT ACT UPDATE.—Section 4 of the Federal troller General shall submit to the congressional
(a) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND Energy Management Improvement Act of 1988 committees specified in subsection (c) a report
TECHNOLOGY ACT UPDATES.—The National In- (15 U.S.C. 5001) is amended— on the findings and recommendations of the
stitute of Standards and Technology Act (15 (1) by striking ‘‘Secretary of Commerce’’ and evaluation conducted under subsection (a).
U.S.C. 271) is amended— ‘‘Secretary’’ each place either such term appears SEC. 10248. STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANI-
(1) in section 15— and inserting ‘‘Consumer Product Safety Com- ZATION GRANTS.
(A) in subsection (b), by striking the period at mission’’; (a) NONGOVERNMENTAL STANDARDS DEVELOP-
the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating the second subsection (c) MENT ORGANIZATION DEFINED.—In this section,
(B) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘and’’ after as subsection (e); and the term ‘‘nongovernmental standards develop-
the semicolon; and (3) in subsection (g), by redesignating clauses ment organization’’ means a nongovernmental
(C) by striking the period at the end and in- (i) and (ii) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respec- standards development organization (as defined
serting ‘‘; and (i) the protection of Institute tively. in section 2(e) of the Office of Management and
buildings and other plant facilities, equipment, SEC. 10247. GAO STUDY OF NIST RESEARCH SECU- Budget Circular A–119 (relating to Federal par-
and property, and of employees, associates, or RITY POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS. ticipation in the development and use of vol-
visitors, located therein or associated therewith, (a) EVALUATION.—Not later than 1 year after untary consensus standards in conformity as-
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- sessment activities), or any successor document)
direction of such of the officers and employees troller General of the United States shall con- that adheres to the American National Stand-
of the Institute as the Secretary deems necessary duct a study of the Institute’s policies and pro- ards Institute (ANSI) Essential Requirements for
in the public interest hereafter to carry firearms tocols to protect its research and combat undue Due Process for American National Standards.
while in the conduct of their official duties, and foreign influence, (b) GRANT AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of
the authorization of employees of contractors (b) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The study Commerce, acting through the Director, shall es-
and subcontractors of the Institute who are en- conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to tablish a competitive program of grants for non-
gaged in the protection of property owned by the extent practicable, the following: governmental standards development organiza-
the United States, and located at facilities (1) An analysis of steps taken by the Institute tions for the purposes described in subsection
owned by, leased, used or under the control of to address foreign threats to Institute-funded re- (c).
the United States, to carry firearms while in the search over the previous 5 years. (c) PURPOSES.—A grant awarded under sub-
(2) An analysis of the coordination and en- section (b) shall be used to develop, approve,
conduct of their official duties, and, under regu-
gagement between the Department of Com- disseminate, maintain, and review forensic
lations prescribed by the Secretary and ap-
merce’s Office of Inspector General, the Depart- science voluntary consensus standards and best
proved by the Attorney General, the authoriza-
ment of Commerce’s Office of Intelligence, the practices that shall be available to the public
tion of officers and employees of the Institute
National Counterintelligence and Security Cen- free of charge.
and of its contractors and subcontractors au-
ter of the Office of the Director of National In- (d) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—The Director
thorized to carry firearms hereafter to arrest
telligence, and the Institute in identifying and may promulgate such requirements, guidelines,
without warrant for any offense against the
addressing concerning findings. and procedures as may be necessary to carry out
United States committed in their presence, or for (3) An assessment of the Institute’s review this section.
any felony cognizable under the laws of the process for Foreign National associates. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
United States if they have reasonable grounds (4) An assessment of the Institute’s policies as There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
to believe that the person to be arrested has it relates to employees and associates partici- out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal
committed or is committing such felony, pro- pating in foreign talent recruitment programs. years 2022 through 2026.
vided that such authority to make arrests may (5) An assessment of the Institute’s implemen- Subtitle D—Hollings Manufacturing
be exercised only while guarding and protecting tation of conflict-of-interest and disclosure poli- Extension Partnership
buildings and other plant facilities, equipment, cies and requirements, including the disclosure
and property owned or leased by, used or under SEC. 10251. ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPANSION
requirements authorized in section 223 of the AWARDS PILOT PROGRAM AS A PART
the control of, the United States under the ad- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal OF THE HOLLINGS MANUFACTURING
ministration and control of the Secretary.’’; and Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP.
(2) by amending section 17(a) to read as fol- (6) An assessment of the Institute’s, the De- The National Institute of Standards and
lows: partment of Commerce’s Office of Security, the Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.) is amend-
‘‘(a) The Secretary is authorized, notwith- Department of Commerce’s Office of Intel- ed by inserting after section 25A (15 U.S.C. 278k–
standing any other provision of law, to expend ligence, and the Department of Commerce’s Of- 1) the following:
such sums, within the limit of appropriated fice of Inspector General’s ability to monitor ‘‘SEC. 25B. EXPANSION AWARDS PILOT PROGRAM.
funds, as the Secretary may deem desirable and enforce conflict-of-interest and disclosure ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—The terms used in this sec-
through direct support for activities of inter- policies and requirements, including the disclo- tion have the meanings given the terms in sec-
national organizations and foreign national me- sure requirements authorized in section 223 of tion 25.
trology institutes with which the Institute co- the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- ‘‘(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director shall es-
operates to advance measurement methods, tech- cal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283). tablish as a part of the Hollings Manufacturing
nical standards, and related basic technologies, (7) An assessment of the Institute’s, the De- Extension Partnership a pilot program of expan-
for official representation, to host official recep- partment of Commerce’s, and the Department of sion awards among participants described in
tions, dinners, and similar events, and to other- Commerce’s Office of Inspector General’s ability subsection (c) of this section for the purposes de-
wise extend official courtesies, including trans- to conduct risk assessments of research and de- scribed in subsection (e) of this section.
portation of foreign dignitaries and representa- velopment award applications and disclosures to ‘‘(c) PARTICIPANTS.—Participants receiving
tives of foreign national metrology institutes to the Institute. awards under this section shall be Centers, or a
and from the Institute, for the purpose of main- (8) An assessment of the Institute’s research consortium of Centers.

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taining the standing and prestige of the Depart- security training programs for both internal and ‘‘(d) AWARD AMOUNTS.—Subject to the avail-
ment of Commerce and the Institute, through externally-supported researchers and associates, ability of appropriations, an award for a recipi-
the grant of fellowships or other appropriate including training focused on international col- ent under this section shall be in an amount
form of financial or logistical assistance or sup- laboration, and international travel, foreign in- equal to the sum of the following:
port to foreign nationals not in service to the terference, and rules for proper use of funds, ‘‘(1) Such amount as the Director considers
Government of the United States while they are disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict appropriate as a minimum base funding level for
performing scientific or engineering work at the of interest. each award under this section.

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‘‘(2) Such additional amount as the Director fied pursuant to subsection (e) to receive awards sion Partnership Centers serving manufacturers
considers in proportion to the manufacturing that the Director determines will achieve one or of such market or sector is five or fewer; and
density of the region of the recipient. more of the following: ‘‘(C) such Manufacturing Extension Partner-
‘‘(3) Such supplemental amounts as the Direc- ‘‘(A) Improvement of the competitiveness of ship Center or Centers has received a positive
tor considers appropriate. industries in the region in which the Center or evaluation in the most recent evaluation con-
‘‘(e) PURPOSE OF AWARDS.—An award under Centers are located. ducted pursuant to subsection (g).’’.
this section shall be made for one or more of the ‘‘(B) Creation of jobs or training of newly (b) SUPPORTING AMERICAN MANUFACTURING.—
following purposes: hired employees. Section 25 of the National Institute of Standards
‘‘(1) To provide coordinating services on em- ‘‘(C) Promotion of the transfer and commer- and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k) is amend-
ployee engagement, including employee owner- cialization of research and technology from in- ed—
ship and workforce training, including con- stitutions of higher education, national labora- (1) in subsection (a)(5)—
necting manufacturers with career and tech- tories, or other Federally funded research pro- (A) by striking ‘‘or consortium thereof,’’; and
nical education entities, institutions of higher grams, and nonprofit research institutes. (B) by inserting ‘‘or a consortium thereof’’ be-
education (including community colleges), work- ‘‘(D) Recruitment of a diverse manufacturing fore the period at the end of the sentence;
force development boards, labor organizations, workforce, including through outreach to (2) in subsection (c)(4), by inserting ‘‘United
and nonprofit job training providers to develop underrepresented populations, including indi- States-based’’ before ‘‘industrial’’;
and support training and job placement serv- viduals identified in section 33 or section 34 of (3) in subsection (d)—
ices, including apprenticeship and online learn- the Science and Engineering Equal Opportuni- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘at United
ing platforms, for new and incumbent workers, ties Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b). States-based industrial facilities, including
programming to prevent job losses when adopt- ‘‘(E) Any other result the Director determines small and medium manufacturing companies’’
ing new technologies and processes, and devel- will advance the objective set forth in sections before ‘‘based’’;
opment of employee ownership practices. 25(c) or 26. (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘United
‘‘(2) To provide services to improve the resil- ‘‘(i) PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION.—Recipients of States-based’’ before ‘‘companies’’; and
iency of domestic supply chains and to mitigate awards under this section shall not be required (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘United
vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, including help- to provide a matching contribution. States-based’’ before ‘‘small’’;
ing to offset the cost of cybersecurity projects ‘‘(j) GLOBAL MARKETPLACE PROJECTS.—In (4) in subsection (f)(5)(B)(i), by inserting ‘‘in
for small manufacturers. making an award under this section, the Direc- the United States’’ before the semicolon at the
‘‘(3) To expand advanced technology services tor, in consultation with the Manufacturing Ex- end of the clause; and
to United States-based small- and medium-sized tension Partnership Advisory Board and the (5) in subsection (n)(1)(A), by inserting
manufacturers, which may include— Secretary, may take into consideration whether ‘‘United States-based’’ before ‘‘small’’.
‘‘(A) developing advanced technology dem- an application has significant potential for en- (c) AMENDING THE MEP COMPETITIVE AWARDS
onstration laboratories for training and dem- hancing the competitiveness of small and me- PROGRAM.—Section 25A(c)(2) of the National In-
onstration in areas of supply chain and critical dium-sized United States manufacturers in the stitute of Standards and Technology Act (15
technology needs, including a focus on the dem- global marketplace. U.S.C. 278k-1(c)(2)) is amended by inserting
onstration of technologies developed by compa- ‘‘(k) DURATION.—The Director shall ensure ‘‘United States’’ before ‘‘manufacturers’’.
nies based in the United States; that the duration of an award under this sec- SEC. 10253. NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN DATABASE.
‘‘(B) services for the adoption of advanced tion is aligned and consistent with a Center’s (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL SUPPLY
technologies, including smart manufacturing cooperative agreement established in section CHAIN DATABASE.—The Director shall establish
technologies and practices; and 25(e). and maintain a National Supply Chain Data-
‘‘(C) establishing partnerships, for the devel- ‘‘(l) REPORT.—After the completion of the base.
opment, demonstration, and deployment of ad- pilot program under subsection (b) and not later (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the National
vanced technologies, between United States- than October 1, 2024, the Director shall submit Supply Chain Database shall be to assist the
based small- and medium-sized manufacturers to Congress a report that includes— Federal government and industry sectors in
and— ‘‘(1) a summary description of what activities
minimizing disruptions to the United States sup-
‘‘(i) national laboratories (as defined in sec- were funded and the measurable outcomes of
ply chain by having an assessment of United
tion 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 such activities;
States manufacturers’ capabilities.
U.S.C. 15801)); ‘‘(2) a description of which types of activities
(c) STUDY ON NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN DATA-
‘‘(ii) Federal laboratories; under paragraph (1) could be integrated into,
BASE.—In establishing the National Supply
‘‘(iii) Manufacturing USA institutes (as de- and supported under, the program under section
Chain Database, the Director shall consider the
scribed in section 34(d)); and 25;
‘‘(3) a description of which types of activities findings and recommendations from the study
‘‘(iv) institutions of higher education.
‘‘(4) To build capabilities across the Hollings under paragraph (1) could be integrated into, authorized in section 9413 of the National De-
Manufacturing Extension Partnership for do- and supported under, the competitive awards fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
mestic supply chain resiliency and optimization, program under section 25A; and (Public Law 116–283), including measures to se-
including— ‘‘(4) a recommendation, supported by a clear cure and protect the National Supply Chain
‘‘(A) assessment of domestic manufacturing explanation, as to whether the pilot program Database from adversarial attacks and
capabilities, expanded capacity for researching should be continued.’’. vulnerabilities.
and deploying information on supply chain risk, SEC. 10252. UPDATE TO MANUFACTURING EXTEN- (d) DATABASE AND MANUFACTURING EXTEN-
SION PARTNERSHIP. SION PARTNERSHIP.—
hidden costs of reliance on offshore suppliers,
redesigning products and processes to encourage (a) ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS.—Section 25(l) of (1) IN GENERAL.—The National Supply Chain
reshoring, and other relevant topics; and the National Institute of Standards and Tech- Database shall be carried out and managed
‘‘(B) expanded services to provide industry- nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(l)) is amended to through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension
wide support that assists United States manu- read as follows: Partnership program and the Director shall en-
facturers with reshoring manufacturing to ‘‘(l) ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS.— sure that the Hollings Manufacturing Extension
strengthen the resiliency of domestic supply ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In addition to such sums as Partnership Centers are connected to the Na-
chains, including in critical technology areas may be appropriated to the Secretary and Direc- tional Supply Chain Database.
and foundational manufacturing capabilities tor to operate the Program, the Secretary and (2) CAPABILITIES.—The National Supply
that are key to domestic manufacturing competi- Director may also accept funds from other Fed- Chain Database shall be capable of providing a
tiveness and resiliency, including forming, cast- eral departments and agencies, as well as funds national view of the supply chain and enable
ing, machining, joining, surface treatment, and provided by the private sector pursuant to sec- authorized database users to determine in near
tooling. tion 2(c)(7) of this Act (15 U.S.C. 272(c)(7)), to be real-time the United States manufacturing capa-
‘‘(f) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Director may re- available to the extent provided by appropria- bilities for critical products, including defense
imburse Centers for costs incurred by the Cen- tions Acts, for the purpose of strengthening supplies, food, and medical devices, including
ters under this section. United States manufacturing. personal protective equipment.
‘‘(g) APPLICATIONS.—Applications for awards ‘‘(2) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.—Funds accepted (3) INDIVIDUAL STATE DATABASES.—Each
under this section shall be submitted in such from other Federal departments and agencies State’s supply chain database maintained by
manner, at such time, and containing such in- and from the private sector under paragraph (1) the Institute-recognized Manufacturing Exten-
formation as the Director shall require in con- shall be awarded competitively by the Secretary sion Partnership Center within the State shall
sultation with the Manufacturing Extension and by the Director to Manufacturing Extension be complementary in design to the National
Partnership Advisory Board. Partnership Centers, provided that the Sec- Supply Chain Database.
‘‘(h) SELECTION.— retary and Director may make non-competitive (e) MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN
‘‘(1) REVIEWED AND MERIT-BASED.—The Direc- awards, pursuant to this section or section 25A, DATABASE.—The Director, acting through the

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tor shall ensure that awards under this section or as a non-competitive contract, as appro- Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
are reviewed and merit-based. priate, if the Secretary and the Director deter- program, shall maintain the National Supply
‘‘(2) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY.—The Director mine that— Chain Database as an integration of the State
shall endeavor to have broad geographic diver- ‘‘(A) the manufacturing market or sector tar- level databases from each State’s Manufac-
sity among selected proposals. geted is limited geographically or in scope; turing Extension Partnership Center and may
‘‘(3) CRITERIA.—The Director shall select ap- ‘‘(B) the number of States (or territory, in the be populated with information from past, cur-
plications consistent with the purposes identi- case of Puerto Rico) with Manufacturing Exten- rent, or potential Center clients.

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(f) EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.—The institution of higher education with an estab- SEC. 10303.AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
National Supply Chain Database and any infor- lished undergraduate student program that has, TIONS.
mation related to it not publicly released by the on average for 3 years prior to the time of appli- (a) FISCAL YEAR 2022.—
Institute shall be exempt from public disclosure cation for an award, received less than (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, $35,000,000 in Federal research funding. appropriated to the Foundation $12,504,890,000
and access to non-public content shall be limited (7) FEDERAL RESEARCH AGENCY.—The term for fiscal year 2022.
to the contributing company and Manufac- ‘‘Federal research agency’’ means any Federal (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
turing Extension Partnership Center staff who agency with an annual extramural research ex- authorized under paragraph (1)—
sign an appropriate non-disclosure agreement. penditure of over $100,000,000. (A) $10,025,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of (8) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ priated to carry out research and related activi-
the funds authorized to the Hollings Manufac- means the National Science Foundation. ties, of which—
turing Extension Partnership Program, (9) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVER- (i) $55,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated
$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 SITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black college and for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro-
through 2026 are authorized to carry out this university’’ has the meaning given the term gram; and
title. ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 of the Higher (ii) $1,400,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
SEC. 10254. HOLLINGS MANUFACTURING EXTEN- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061). priated for the Directorate for Science and Engi-
SION PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES. (10) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The neering Solutions;
Section 70924(b) of the Infrastructure Invest- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the (B) $1,583,160,000 is authorized to be appro-
ment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) is meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the priated for education and human resources, of
amended to read as follows: Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. which—
‘‘(b) AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT IN GSA ADVAN- 1001(a)). (i) $73,700,000 is authorized to be appropriated
TAGE!.—The Administrator of the General Serv- (11) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Pro-
ices Administration and the Secretary of Com- organization’’ has the meaning given the term gram;
merce, acting through the Under Secretary of in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations (ii) $59,500,000 is authorized to be appro-
Commerce for Standards and Technology, shall Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)), except that such term priated for the NSF Research Traineeship Pro-
jointly ensure that businesses that participate in shall also include— gram;
the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partner- (A) any organization composed of labor orga- (iii) $416,300,000 is authorized to be appro-
ship may, as the business considers appropriate, nizations, such as a labor union federation or a priated be for the Graduate Research Fellowship
enroll in General Services Administration Ad- State or municipal labor body; and Program; and
(B) any organization which would be included (iv) $70,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
vantage!.’’.
in the definition for such term under such sec- priated for the Cybercorps Scholarship for Serv-
TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE tion 2(5) but for the fact that the organization
FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE ice Program;
represents— (C) $249,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
SEC. 10301. FINDINGS. (i) individuals employed by the United States, priated for major research equipment and facili-
Congress finds the following: any wholly owned Government corporation, any ties construction, of which $76,250,000 is author-
(1) Over the past seven decades, the National Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
Science Foundation has played a critical role in subdivision thereof; search Infrastructure Program;
advancing the United States academic research (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to (D) $620,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
enterprise by supporting fundamental research the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or priated for agency operations and award man-
and education across science and engineering (iii) individuals employed as agricultural la-
agement;
disciplines. borers.
(2) Discoveries enabled by sustained invest- (12) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The (E) $4,620,000 is authorized to be appropriated
ment in fundamental research and the edu- term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means a for the Office of the National Science Board;
cation of the United States science and engi- Hispanic-serving institution, an Alaska Native- and
(F) $23,120,000 is authorized to be appro-
neering workforce have led to transformational serving institution, a Native Hawaiian-serving
priated for the Office of the Inspector General.
innovations and spawned new industries. institutions, a Predominantly Black Institution,
(3) While the traditional approach to invest- (b) FISCAL YEAR 2023.—
an Asian American and Native American Pacific
ment in research has delivered myriad benefits (1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
Islander-serving institution, or a Native Amer-
to society, a concerted effort is needed to ensure appropriated to the Foundation $14,620,800,000
ican-serving nontribal institution as described
the benefits of federally funded science and en- for fiscal year 2023.
in section 371 of the Higher Education Act of
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
gineering are enjoyed by all Americans. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).
(4) As countries around the world increase in- authorized under paragraph (1)—
(13) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.—The term
vestments in research and STEM education, (A) $11,870,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
‘‘non-profit organization’’ means an organiza-
United States global leadership in science and priated to carry out research and related activi-
tion which is described in section 501(c)(3) of the
engineering is eroding, posing significant risks ties, of which—
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from
to economic competitiveness, national security, (i) $60,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated
tax under section 501(a) of such code.
and public well-being. (14) NSF INCLUDES.—The term ‘‘NSF in- for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro-
(5) To address major societal challenges and cludes’’ means the initiative carried out under gram; and
sustain United States leadership in innovation, section 10306(c). (ii) $2,300,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
the Federal Government must increase invest- (15) PREK-12.—The term ‘‘preK-12’’ means pre- priated for the Directorate for Science and Engi-
ments in research, broaden participation in the kindergarten through grade 12. neering Solutions;
STEM workforce, and bolster collaborations (16) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD.— (B) $1,654,520,000 is authorized to be appro-
among universities, National Laboratories, field The term ‘‘research and development award’’ priated for education and human resources, of
stations and marine laboratories, companies, means support provided to an individual or enti- which—
labor organizations, non-profit funders of re- ty by a Federal research agency to carry out re- (i) $80,400,000 is authorized to be appropriated
search, local policymakers, civil societies and search and development activities, which may for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Pro-
stakeholder communities, and international include support in the form of a grant, contract, gram;
partners. cooperative agreement, or other such trans- (ii) $64,910,000 is authorized to be appro-
SEC. 10302. DEFINITIONS. action. The term does not include a grant, con- priated for the NSF Research Traineeship Pro-
tract, agreement or other transaction for the gram;
In this title:
(1) ACADEMIES.—The term ‘‘Academies’’ procurement of goods or services to meet the ad- (iii) $454,140,000 is authorized to be appro-
means the National Academies of Sciences, En- ministrative needs of a Federal research agency. priated for the Graduate Research Fellowship
gineering, and Medicine. (17) SKILLED TECHNICAL WORK.—The term Program; and
(2) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.—The term ‘‘arti- ‘‘skilled technical work’’ means an occupation (iv) $72,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
ficial intelligence’’ has the meaning given such that requires a high level of knowledge in a priated for the Cybercorps Scholarship for Serv-
term in section 5002 of the William M. (MAC) technical domain and does not require a bach- ice Program;
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act elor’s degree for entry. (C) $355,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
for Fiscal Year 2021. (18) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ has the mean- priated for major research equipment and facili-
(3) AWARDEE.—The term ‘‘awardee’’ means ing given the term in section 2 of the America ties construction, of which $80,000,000 is author-
the legal entity to which Federal assistance is COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
awarded and that is accountable to the Federal U.S.C. 6621 note). search Infrastructure Program;
Government for the use of the funds provided. (19) STEM EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘STEM (D) $710,000,000 is authorized to be appro-

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(4) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Na- education’’ has the meaning given the term in priated for agency operations and award man-
tional Science Board. section 2 of the STEM Education Act of 2015 (42 agement;
(5) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means U.S.C. 6621 note). (E) $4,660,000 is authorized to be appropriated
the Director of the National Science Founda- (20) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.—The for the Office of the National Science Board;
tion. term ‘‘Tribal College or University’’ has the and
(6) EMERGING RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The meaning given such term in section 316 of the (F) $26,610,000 is authorized to be appro-
term ‘‘emerging research institution’’ means an Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c). priated for the Office of the Inspector General.

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(c) FISCAL YEAR 2024.— (2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount (iv) include a focus on the learning needs of
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be authorized under paragraph (1)— under resourced schools and learners in low-re-
appropriated to the Foundation $15,945,020,000 (A) $14,800,000,000 is authorized to be appro- source or underachieving local education agen-
for fiscal year 2024. priated to carry out research and related activi- cies in urban and rural communities and the de-
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount ties, of which— velopment of high-quality curriculum that en-
authorized under paragraph (1)— (i) $80,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated gages these learners in the knowledge and prac-
(A) $13,050,000,000 is authorized to be appro- for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro- tices of STEM fields;
priated to carry out research and related activi- gram; and (v) include a focus on the learning needs and
ties, of which— (ii) $3,400,000,000 is authorized to be appro- unique challenges facing students with disabil-
(i) $70,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated priated for the Directorate for Science and Engi- ities; and
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro- neering Solutions; (vi) support research and development on
gram; and (B) $1,921,600,000 is authorized to be appro- scaling practices and models to support and sus-
(ii) $2,900,000,000 is authorized to be appro- priated for education and human resources, of tain highly-qualified STEM educators in urban
priated for the Directorate for Science and Engi- which— and rural communities.
neering Solutions; (i) $100,500,000 is authorized to be appro- (C) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In award-
(B) $1,739,210,000 is authorized to be appro- priated for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholar- ing a grant under this paragraph, the Director
priated for education and human resources, of ship Program; may also consider the extent to which the pro-
which— (ii) $81,140,000 is authorized to be appro- posed Center will—
(i) $87,100,000 is authorized to be appropriated priated for the NSF Research Traineeship Pro- (i) leverage existing collaborations, tools, and
for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Pro- gram; strategies supported by the Foundation, includ-
gram; (iii) $567,680,000 is authorized to be appro-
(ii) $70,320,000 is authorized to be appro- ing NSF INCLUDES and the Convergence Ac-
priated for the Graduate Research Fellowship celerators;
priated for the NSF Research Traineeship Pro- Program; and (ii) support research on and the development
gram; (iv) $90,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
(iii) $491,990,000 is authorized to be appro- and scaling of innovative approaches to dis-
priated for the Cybercorps Scholarship for Serv- tance learning and education for various stu-
priated for the Graduate Research Fellowship ice Program;
Program; and dent populations;
(C) $375,000,000 is authorized to be appro- (iii) support education innovations that lever-
(iv) $78,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili- age new technologies or deepen understanding
priated for the Cybercorps Scholarship for Serv-
ties construction, of which $100,000,000 is au- of the impact of technology on educational sys-
ice Program;
thorized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale tems; and
(C) $370,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
Research Infrastructure Program; (iv) include a commitment from local or State
priated for major research equipment and facili-
(D) $800,000,000 is authorized to be appro- education administrators to making the pro-
ties construction, of which $85,000,000 shall be
priated for agency operations and award man- posed reforms and activities a priority.
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro-
agement; (D) PARTNERSHIP.—In carrying out the pro-
gram;
(E) $4,780,000 is authorized to be appropriated gram under subparagraph (A), the Director
(D) $750,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
for the Office of the National Science Board; shall explore opportunities to partner with the
priated for agency operations and award man-
and Department of Education, including through
agement;
(E) $4,700,000 is authorized to be appropriated (F) $38,110,000 is authorized to be appro- jointly funding activities under this paragraph.
for the Office of the National Science Board; priated for the Office of the Inspector General. (E) ANNUAL MEETING.—The Director shall en-
and SEC. 10304. STEM EDUCATION. courage and facilitate an annual meeting of the
(F) $31,110,000 is authorized to be appro- (a) PREK-12 STEM EDUCATION.— Centers to foster collaboration among the Cen-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. (1) DECADAL SURVEY OF STEM EDUCATION RE- ters and to further disseminate the results of the
(d) FISCAL YEAR 2025.— SEARCH.—Not later than 45 days after the date Centers’ activities.
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be of enactment of this Act, the Director shall enter (F) REPORT.—Not later than 5 years after the
appropriated to the Foundation $17,004,820,000 into a contract with the Academies to review date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall
for fiscal year 2025. and assess the status and opportunities for submit to Congress a report describing the ac-
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount PreK–12 STEM education research and make tivities carried out pursuant to this paragraph
authorized under paragraph (1)— recommendations for research priorities over the that includes—
(A) $14,000,000,000 is authorized to be appro- next decade. (i) a description of the focus and proposed
priated to carry out research and related activi- (2) SCALING INNOVATIONS IN PREK-12 STEM EDU- goals of each Center; and
ties, of which— CATION.— (ii) an assessment of the program’s success in
(i) $75,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall establish helping to promote scalable solutions in PreK-12
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Pro- a program to award grants, on a competitive STEM education.
gram; and basis, to institutions of higher education or non- (3) NATIONAL ACADEMIES STUDY.—Not later
(ii) $3,250,000,000 is authorized to be appro- profit organizations (or consortia of such insti- than 45 days after the date of enactment of this
priated for the Directorate for Science and Engi- tutions or organizations) to establish no fewer Act, the Director shall enter into an agreement
neering Solutions; than 3 multidisciplinary Centers for Trans- with the Academies to conduct a study to—
(B) $1,823,470,000 is authorized to be appro- formative Education Research and Translation (A) review the research literature and identify
priated for education and human resources, of (in this section referred to as ‘‘Centers’’) to sup- research gaps regarding the interconnected fac-
which— port research and development on widespread tors that foster and hinder successful implemen-
(i) $93,800,000 is authorized to be appropriated and sustained implementation of STEM edu- tation of promising, evidence-based PreK-12
for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Pro- cation innovations. STEM education innovations at the local, re-
gram; (B) APPLICATION.—An institution of higher gional, and national level;
(ii) $75,730,000 is authorized to be appro- education or non-profit organization (or a con- (B) present a compendium of promising, evi-
priated for the NSF Research Traineeship Pro- sortium of such institutions or organizations) dence-based PreK-12 STEM education practices,
gram; seeking funding under subparagraph (A) shall
(iii) $529,830,000 is authorized to be appro- models, programs, and technologies;
submit an application to the Director at such (C) identify barriers to widespread and sus-
priated for the Graduate Research Fellowship
time, in such manner, and containing such in- tained implementation of such innovations; and
Program; and
(iv) $84,000,000 is authorized to be appro- formation as the Director may require. The ap- (D) make recommendations to the Foundation,
priated for the Cybercorps Scholarship for Serv- plication shall include, at a minimum, a descrip- the Department of Education, the National
ice Program; tion of how the proposed Center will— Science and Technology Council’s Committee on
(C) $372,000,000 is authorized to be appro- (i) establish partnerships among academic in- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe-
priated for major research equipment and facili- stitutions, local or State education agencies, matics Education, State and local educational
ties construction, of which $90,000,000 is author- and other relevant stakeholders in supporting agencies, and other relevant stakeholders on
ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re- programs and activities to facilitate the wide- measures to address such barriers.
search Infrastructure Program; spread and sustained implementation of prom- (4) SUPPORTING PRE-K–8 INFORMAL STEM OP-
(D) $770,000,000 is authorized to be appro- ising, evidence-based STEM education practices, PORTUNITIES.—Section 3 of the STEM Education
priated for agency operations and award man- models, programs, curriculum, and technologies; Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 1862q) is amended by add-
agement; (ii) support enhanced STEM education infra- ing at the end the following:
(E) $4,740,000 is authorized to be appropriated structure, including cyberlearning technologies, ‘‘(c) PRE-K–8 INFORMAL STEM PROGRAM.—
for the Office of the National Science Board; to facilitate the widespread adoption of prom- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Na-

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and ising, evidence-based practices; tional Science Foundation shall provide grants
(F) $34,610,000 is authorized to be appro- (iii) support research and development on to institutions of higher education or a non-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. scaling practices, partnerships, and alternative profit organizations (or a consortia of such in-
(e) FISCAL YEAR 2026.— models to current approaches, including ap- tuitions or organization) on a merit-reviewed,
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be proaches sensitive to the unique combinations of competitive basis for research on programming
appropriated to the Foundation $17,939,490,000 capabilities, resources, and needs of varying lo- that engages students in grades PREK-8, in-
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STEM in order to prepare such students to pur- ‘‘(A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Director (i) examining how to scale up successful pro-
sue degrees or careers in STEM. shall evaluate the activities established under grams at Community Colleges that are improv-
‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.— this section. Such evaluation shall— ing student outcomes in foundational STEM
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Grants awarded under this ‘‘(i) use a common set of benchmarks and tools courses;
section shall be used toward research to ad- to assess the results of research conducted under (ii) supporting research on effective STEM
vance the engagement of students, including such grants; and teaching practices in community college set-
underrepresented and rural students, in grades ‘‘(ii) to the extent practicable, integrate the tings;
PREK-8 in STEM through providing before- findings of the research resulting from the activ- (iii) designing and developing new STEM cur-
school, after-school, out-of-school, or summer ity or activities funded through the grant with ricula;
activities, including in single-gender environ- the current research on serving students with (iv) providing STEM students with hands-on
ments or programming, that are designed to en- respect to the pursuit of degrees or careers in training and research experiences, internships,
courage interest, engagement, and skills devel- STEM, including underrepresented and rural and other experiential learning opportunities;
opment for students in STEM. students, in grades PREK-8. (v) increasing access to high quality STEM
‘‘(B) PERMITTED ACTIVITIES.—The activities ‘‘(B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later education through new technologies;
described in subparagraph (A) may include— than 180 days after the completion of the eval- (vi) re-skilling or up-skilling incumbent work-
‘‘(i) the provision of programming described in uation under subparagraph (A), the Director ers for new STEM jobs;
such subparagraph for the purpose of research shall submit to Congress and make widely avail- (vii) building STEM career and seamless
described in such subparagraph; able to the public a report that includes— transfer pathways; and
‘‘(ii) the use of a variety of engagement meth- ‘‘(i) the results of the evaluation; and (viii) developing novel mechanisms to identify
ods, including cooperative and hands-on learn- ‘‘(ii) any recommendations for administrative and recruit talent into STEM programs, in par-
ing; and legislative action that could optimize the ef- ticular talent from groups historically underrep-
‘‘(iii) exposure of students to role models in fectiveness of the program under this section. resented in STEM.
‘‘(6) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this sec- (B) PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying out activities
the fields of STEM and near-peer mentors;
‘‘(iv) training of informal learning educators, tion, the Director shall, for purposes of enhanc- under this paragraph, the Director shall encour-
youth-serving professionals, and volunteers who ing program effectiveness and avoiding duplica- age applications to develop, enhance, or expand
lead informal STEM programs in using evi- tion of activities, consult, cooperate, and coordi- cooperative STEM education and training part-
dence-based methods consistent with the target nate with the programs and policies of other rel- nerships between institutions of higher edu-
student population being served; evant Federal agencies.’’. cation, industry, and labor organizations.
(b) UNDERGRADUATE STEM EDUCATION.— (c) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL MANUFAC-
‘‘(v) education of students on the relevance
(1) RESEARCH ON STEM EDUCATION AND WORK- TURING ACT.—
and significance of STEM careers, provision of (1) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—Section 2 of the
FORCE NEEDS.—The Director shall award grants,
academic advice and assistance, and activities Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992
on a competitive basis, to four-year institutions
designed to help students make real-world con- (42 U.S.C. 1862h) is amended—
of higher education or non-profit organizations
nections to STEM content; (A) in subsection (a)—
(or consortia of such institutions or organiza-
‘‘(vi) the attendance of students at events, (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘science,
tions) to support research and development ac-
competitions, and academic programs to provide mathematics, and technology’’ and inserting
tivities to—
content expertise and encourage career exposure ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and mathe-
(A) encourage greater collaboration and co-
in STEM, which may include the purchase of matics or STEM’’;
ordination between institutions of higher edu-
parts and supplies needed to participate in such (ii) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘educated’’
cation and industry to enhance education, fos-
competitions; and before ‘‘trained’’; and
ter hands-on learn experiences, and improve
‘‘(vii) activities designed to engage parents (iii) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘scientific
alignment with workforce needs;
and families of students in grades PREK-8 in (B) understand the current composition of the and technical education and training’’ and in-
STEM; STEM workforce and the factors that influence serting ‘‘STEM education and training’’; and
‘‘(viii) innovative strategies to engage stu- (B) in subsection (b)—
growth, retention, and development of that
dents, such as using leadership skills and out- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘mathematics
workforce;
come measures to impart youth with the con- (C) increase the size, diversity, capability, and and science’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM fields’’; and
fidence to pursue STEM coursework and aca- flexibility of the STEM workforce; and (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘mathe-
demic study; (D) increase dissemination and widespread matics and science instruction’’ and inserting
‘‘(ix) coordination with STEM-rich environ- adoption of effective practices in undergraduate ‘‘STEM instruction’’.
ments, including other nonprofit, nongovern- education and workforce development. (2) MODERNIZING REFERENCES TO STEM.—Sec-
mental organizations, out-of-classroom settings, (2) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION tion 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Tech-
single-gender environments, institutions of high- PROGRAM UPDATE.—Section 3(b) of the Scientific nology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is amended—
er education, vocational facilities, corporations, and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 (A) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘SCI-
museums, or science centers; and ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION’’ and insert-
U.S.C. 1862i(b)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(x) the acquisition of instructional materials ‘‘(b) NATIONAL COORDINATION NETWORK FOR ing ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’;
or technology-based tools to conduct applicable (B) in subsection (a)—
SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.—The Di-
grant activity. (i) in the subsection heading, by striking ‘‘SCI-
rector shall award grants to institutions of high-
‘‘(3) APPLICATION.—An applicant seeking ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION’’ and insert-
er education, non-profit organizations, and as-
funding under the section shall submit an appli- ing ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’;
sociate-degree granting colleges (or consortia of (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—
cation at such time, in such manner, and con- such institutions or organizations) to establish a (I) by inserting ‘‘and education to prepare the
taining such information as may be required. network of centers for science and technical skilled technical workforce to meet workforce
Applications that include or partner with a education. The centers shall— demands’’ before ‘‘, and to improve’’;
nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that ‘‘(1) coordinate research, training, and edu- (II) by striking ‘‘core education courses in
has extensive experience and expertise in in- cation activities funded by awards under sub- science and mathematics’’ and inserting ‘‘core
creasing the participation of students in PREK- section (a) and share information and best prac- education courses in STEM fields’’;
8 in STEM are encouraged. The application may tices across the network of awardees; (III) by inserting ‘‘veterans and individuals
include the following: ‘‘(2) serve as a national and regional clearing- engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the home’’; and
‘‘(A) A description of the target audience to be house and resource to communicate and coordi- (IV) by inserting ‘‘and on building a pathway
served by the research activity or activities for nate research, training, and educational activi- from secondary schools, to associate-degree-
which such funding is sought. ties across disciplinary, organizational, geo- granting institutions, to careers that require
‘‘(B) A description of the process for recruit- graphic, and international boundaries and dis- technical training’’ before ‘‘, and shall be de-
ment and selection of students to participate in seminate best practices; and signed’’;
such activities. ‘‘(3) develop national and regional partner- (iii) in paragraph (1)—
‘‘(C) A description of how such activity or ac- ships between PreK–12 schools, two-year col- (I) by inserting ‘‘and study’’ after ‘‘develop-
tivities may inform programming that engages leges, institutions of higher education, work- ment’’; and
students in grades PREK-8 in STEM. force development programs, labor organiza- (II) by striking ‘‘core science and mathematics
‘‘(D) A description of how such activity or ac- tions, and industry to meet workforce needs.’’. courses’’ and inserting ‘‘core STEM courses’’;
tivities may inform programming that promotes (3) INNOVATIONS IN STEM EDUCATION AT COM- (iv) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘science,
student academic achievement in STEM. MUNITY COLLEGES.— mathematics, and advanced-technology fields’’
‘‘(E) An evaluation plan that includes, at a (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award and inserting ‘‘STEM and advanced-technology
minimum, the use of outcome-oriented measures grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis to fields’’;
to determine the impact and efficacy of pro- institutions of higher education or non-profit (v) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ‘‘to sup-

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gramming being researched. organizations (or consortia of such institutions port the advanced-technology industries that
‘‘(4) EVALUATIONS.—Each recipient of a grant or organizations) to advance research on the drive the competitiveness of the United States in
under this section shall provide, at the conclu- nature of learning and teaching at community the global economy’’ before the semicolon at the
sion of every year during which the grant funds colleges and to improve outcomes for students end;
are received, an evaluation in a form prescribed who enter the workforce upon completion of (vi) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘scientific
by the Director. their STEM degree or credential or transfer to 4- and advanced-technology fields’’ and inserting
‘‘(5) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— year institutions, including by— ‘‘STEM and advanced-technology fields’’; and

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(vii) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘advanced (G) in subsection (i)— (II) the likelihood that the institution or orga-
scientific and technical education’’ and insert- (i) by striking paragraph (3); and nization will sustain or expand the proposed ac-
ing ‘‘advanced STEM and advanced-tech- (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as tivity effort beyond the period of the grant.
nology’’; paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (C) DEVELOPMENT PLANS.—The Director shall
(C) in subsection (c)— (H) in subsection (j)— require that annual project reports for awards
(i) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
that support graduate students and postdoctoral
(I) in subparagraph (A)— following:
‘‘(1) the term advanced-technology includes scholars include certification by the principal
(aa) in the matter preceding clause (i), by investigator that each graduate student and
striking ‘‘to encourage’’ and all that follows technological fields such as advanced manufac-
turing, agricultural-, biological- and chemical- postdoctoral scholar receiving substantial sup-
through ‘‘such means as—’’ and inserting ‘‘to port from such award, as determined by the Di-
encourage the development of career and edu- technologies, energy and environmental tech-
nologies, engineering technologies, information rector, in consultation with faculty advisors,
cational pathways with multiple entry and exit has developed and annually updated an indi-
points leading to credentials and degrees, and to technologies, micro and nano-technologies, cy-
bersecurity technologies, geospatial tech- vidual development plan to map educational
assist students pursuing pathways in STEM goals, career exploration, and professional de-
fields to transition from associate-degree-grant- nologies, and new, emerging technology areas;’’;
(ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘separate velopment.
ing colleges to bachelor-degree-granting institu-
bachelor-degree-granting institutions’’ and in- (D) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLE-
tions, through such means as—’’;
serting ‘‘other entities’’; MENT.—The Director shall carry out a five-year
(bb) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘to ensure’’ and
(iii) by striking paragraph (7); pilot initiative to award up to 2,500 administra-
inserting ‘‘to develop articulation agreements
(iv) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as tive supplements of up to $2,000 to existing re-
that ensure’’; and
paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; search grants annually, on a competitive basis,
(cc) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘courses at the
(v) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by sub- to support professional development experiences
bachelor-degree-granting institution’’ and in-
paragraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the for graduate students and postdoctoral re-
serting ‘‘the career and educational pathways
semicolon; searchers who receive a substantial portion of
supported by the articulation agreements’’; (vi) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by sub-
(II) in subparagraph (B)— their support under such grants, as determined
paragraph (D)— by the Director. Not more than 10 percent of
(aa) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘veterans and (I) by striking ‘‘mathematics, science, engi-
individuals engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the supplements awarded under this subparagraph
neering, or technology’’ and inserting ‘‘science, may be used to support professional develop-
home’’; technology, engineering, or mathematics’’; and
(bb) in clause (iii)— ment experiences for postdoctoral researchers.
(II) by striking the period at the end and in-
(AA) by striking ‘‘bachelor’s-degree-granting (E) GRADUATE EDUCATION RESEARCH.—The Di-
serting ‘‘; and’’; and
institutions’’ and inserting ‘‘institutions or work rector shall award grants, on a competitive
(vii) by adding at the end the following:
sites’’; and ‘‘(9) the term skilled technical workforce basis, to institutions of higher education or non-
(BB) by inserting ‘‘or industry internships’’ means workers— profit organizations (or consortia of such insti-
after ‘‘summer programs’’; and ‘‘(A) in occupations that use significant levels tutions or organizations) to support research on
(cc) by striking the flush text following clause of science and engineering expertise and tech- the graduate education system and outcomes of
(iv); and nical knowledge; and various interventions and policies, including—
(III) by striking subparagraph (C); ‘‘(B) whose level of educational attainment is (i) the effects of traineeships, fellowships, in-
(ii) in paragraph (2)— less than a bachelor degree.’’. ternships, and teaching and research
(I) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science pro- (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- assistantships on outcomes for graduate stu-
grams’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM programs’’; tion 5 of the Scientific and Advanced-Tech- dents;
(II) by inserting ‘‘and, as appropriate, elemen- nology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is amended (ii) the effects of graduate education and men-
tary schools,’’ after ‘‘with secondary schools’’; to read as follows: toring policies and procedures on degree comple-
(III) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science ‘‘SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. tion, including differences by—
education’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM education’’; ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to
(IV) by striking ‘‘secondary school students’’ (I) gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orienta-
the Director for carrying out sections 2 through tion, gender identity, and citizenship; and
and inserting ‘‘students at these schools’’; 4, $150,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through
(V) by striking ‘‘science and advanced-tech- (II) student debt load;
2026.’’.
nology fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and ad- (d) GRADUATE STEM EDUCATION.— (iii) the development and assessment of new or
vanced-technology fields’’; and (1) MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- adapted interventions, including approaches
(VI) by striking ‘‘agreements with local edu- MENT.— that improve mentoring relationships, develop
cational agencies’’ and inserting ‘‘articulation (A) MENTORING PLANS.— conflict management skills, and promote healthy
agreements or dual credit courses with local sec- (i) UPDATE.—Section 7008 of the America Cre- research teams; and
ondary schools, or other means as the Director ating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote (iv) research, data collection, and assessment
determines appropriate,’’; and Excellence in Technology, Education, and of the state of graduate student mental health
(iii) in paragraph (3)— Science Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o) is amended by— and wellbeing, factors contributing to and con-
(I) by striking subparagraph (B); (I) inserting ‘‘and graduate student’’ after sequences of poor graduate student mental
(II) by striking ‘‘shall—’’and all that follows ‘‘postdoctoral’’; and health, and the development, adaptation, and
through ‘‘establish a’’ and inserting ‘‘shall es- (II) inserting ‘‘The requirement may be satis- assessment of evidence-based strategies and poli-
tablish a’’; fied by providing such individuals with access cies to support emotional wellbeing and mental
(III) by striking ‘‘the fields of science, tech- to mentors, including individuals not listed on health.
nology, engineering, and mathematics’’ and in- the grant.’’ after ‘‘review criterion.’’. (2) GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
serting ‘‘STEM fields’’; and (ii) EVALUATION.—Not later than 45 days after UPDATE.—
(IV) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting ‘‘, in- the date of enactment of this Act, the Director
cluding jobs at Federal and academic labora- shall enter into an agreement with a qualified (A) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
tories.’’; independent organization to evaluate the effec- Congress that the Foundation should increase
(D) in subsection (d)(2)— tiveness of the postdoctoral mentoring plan re- the number of new graduate research fellows
(i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ quirement for improving mentoring for Founda- supported annually over the next 5 years to no
after the semicolon; tion-supported postdoctoral researchers. fewer than 3,000 fellows.
(ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- (B) CAREER EXPLORATION.— (B) PROGRAM UPDATE.—Section 10 of the Na-
riod at the end and inserting a ‘‘; and’’; and (i) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C.
(iii) by adding at the end the following: grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of 1869) is amended—
‘‘(F) as appropriate, applications that apply higher education and non-profit organizations (i) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘and as will
the best practices for STEM education and tech- (or consortia of such institutions or organiza- address national workforce demand in critical
nical skills education through distance learning tions) to develop innovative approaches for fa- STEM fields’’ after ‘‘throughout the United
or in a simulated work environment, as deter- cilitating career exploration of academic and States’’;
mined by research described in subsection (f); non-academic career options and for providing (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘of $12,000’’
and’’; opportunity-broadening experiences, including and inserting ‘‘of at least $16,000’’; and
(E) in subsection (g), by striking the second work-integrated opportunities, for graduate stu-
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
sentence; dents and postdoctoral scholars that can then
(F) in subsection (h)(1)— be considered, adopted, or adapted by other in- ‘‘(c) OUTREACH.—The Director shall ensure
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘2022’’ stitutions and to carry out research on the im- program outreach to recruit fellowship appli-
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and inserting ‘‘2026’’; pact and outcomes of such activities.
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘2022’’ (ii) REVIEW OF PROPOSALS.—In selecting grant critical national need, from all regions of the
and inserting ‘‘2026’’; and recipients under this subparagraph, the Director country, and from historically underrepresented
(iii) in subparagraph (C)— shall consider, at a minimum— populations in STEM.’’.
(I) by striking ‘‘up to $2,500,000’’ and insert- (I) the extent to which the administrators of (C) CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRAD-
ing ‘‘not less than $3,000,000’’; and the institution are committed to making the pro- UATE FELLOWSHIPS.—The Director shall ensure
(II) by striking ‘‘2022’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’; posed activity a priority; and that students pursuing master’s degrees and

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doctoral degrees in fields relating to cybersecu- (2) SURVEY DATA.— (D) engage with other Federal departments
rity are considered as applicants for scholar- (A) ROTATING TOPIC MODULES.—To meet and agencies, research communities, and poten-
ships and graduate fellowships under the Grad- evolving needs for data on the state of the tial users of information produced under this
uate Research Fellowship Program under sec- science and engineering workforce, the Director subsection.
tion 10 of the National Science Foundation Act shall assess, through coordination with other (g) FEDERAL CYBER SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERV-
of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1869). Federal statistical agencies and drawing on ICE PROGRAM.—
(3) STUDY ON GRADUATE STUDENT FUNDING.— input from relevant stakeholders, the feasibility (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 45 days after and benefits of incorporating questions or topic Congress that—
the date of enactment of this Act, the Director modules to existing National Center for Science (A) since cybersecurity risks are constant in
shall enter into an agreement with a qualified and Engineering Statistics surveys that would the growing digital world, it is critical that the
independent organization to evaluate— vary from cycle to cycle. United States stay ahead of malicious cyber ac-
(i) the role of the Foundation in supporting (B) NEW DATA.—Not later than 1 year after tivity with a workforce that can safeguard our
graduate student education and training the date of enactment of this Act, the Director innovation, research, and work environments;
through fellowships, traineeships, and other shall submit to Congress and the Board the re- and
funding models; and sults of an assessment, carried out in coordina- (B) Federal investments in the Federal Cyber
(ii) the impact of different funding mecha- tion with other Federal agencies and with input Scholarship-for-Service Program at the National
nisms on graduate student experiences and out- from relevant stakeholders, of the feasibility and Science Foundation play a critical role in pre-
comes, including whether such mechanisms have benefits of incorporating new questions or topic paring and sustaining a strong, talented, and
differential impacts on subsets of the student modules to existing National Center for Science much-needed national cybersecurity workforce
population. and Engineering Statistics surveys on— and should be strengthened.
(B) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the (i) the skilled technical workforce; (2) IN GENERAL.—Section 302(b)(1) of the Cy-
date of enactment of this Act, the organization (ii) working conditions and work-life balance; bersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 U.S.C.
charged with carrying out the study under sub- (iii) harassment and discrimination; 7442(b)(1)) is amended by striking the semicolon
paragraph (A) shall publish the results of its (iv) sexual orientation and gender identity;
at the end and inserting the following ‘‘and cy-
evaluation, including a recommendation for the (v) immigration and emigration; and
(vi) any other topics at the discretion of the bersecurity-related aspects of other related fields
appropriate balance between fellowships, as appropriate, including artificial intelligence,
traineeships, and other funding models. Director.
(C) LONGITUDINAL DESIGN.—The Director shall quantum computing and aerospace;’’.
(4) FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS FOR (h) CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE DATA INITIA-
continue and accelerate efforts to enhance the
EARLY-CAREER AI RESEARCHERS.— TIVE.—The Director, acting through the Na-
(A) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINEESHIPS.— usefulness of National Center for Science and
Engineering Statistics survey data for longitu- tional Center for Science and Engineering Sta-
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award tistics established in section 505 of the America
grants to institutions of higher education to es- dinal research and analysis.
(D) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE RE- COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42
tablish traineeship programs for graduate stu- U.S.C. 1862p) and in coordination with the Di-
VIEW.—Not later than 1 year after the date of
dents who pursue artificial intelligence-related rector of the National Institute of Standards
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General
research leading to a masters or doctorate de- and Technology and other appropriate Federal
of the United States shall submit a report to
gree by providing funding and other assistance, statistical agencies, shall establish a cybersecu-
Congress that—
and by providing graduate students opportuni- rity workforce data initiative that—
(i) evaluates Foundation processes for ensur-
ties for research experiences in government or (1) assesses the feasibility of providing nation-
ing the data and analysis produced by the Na-
industry related to the students’ artificial intel- ally representative estimates and statistical in-
tional Center for Science and Engineering Sta-
ligence studies. formation on the cybersecurity workforce;
tistics meets current and future needs; and
(ii) USE OF FUNDS.—A institution of higher (ii) includes such recommendations as the (2) utilizes the National Initiative for Cyberse-
education shall use grant funds provided under curity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Work-
Comptroller General determines are appropriate
clause (i) for the purposes of— force Framework (NIST Special Publication 800–
to improve such processes.
(I) providing traineeships to students who are (f) CYBER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RE- 181), or other frameworks, as appropriate, to en-
pursuing research in artificial intelligence lead- SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.— able a consistent measurement of the cybersecu-
ing to a masters or doctorate degree; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award rity workforce;
(II) paying tuition and fees for students re- grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis to (3) utilizes and complements existing data on
ceiving traineeships; institutions of higher education or non-profit employer requirements and unfilled positions in
(III) creating and requiring courses or train- organizations (or a consortia of such institu- the cybersecurity workforce;
ing programs in technology ethics for students tions or organizations) to carry out research on (4) consults key stakeholders and the broader
receiving traineeships; the cyber workforce. community of practice in cybersecurity work-
(IV) creating opportunities for research in (2) RESEARCH.—In carrying out research pur- force development to determine data require-
technology ethics for students receiving suant to paragraph (1), the Director shall sup- ments needed to strengthen the cybersecurity
traineeships; port research and development activities to— workforce;
(V) establishing scientific internship programs (A) understand the current state of the cyber (5) evaluates existing Federal survey data for
for students receiving traineeships in artificial workforce, including factors that influence information pertinent to developing national es-
intelligence at for-profit institutions, nonprofit growth, retention, and development of that timates of the cybersecurity workforce;
research institutions, or government labora- workforce; (6) evaluates administrative data and other
tories; and (B) examine paths to entry and re-entry into
(VI) other costs associated with the adminis- supplementary data sources, as available, to de-
the cyber workforce; scribe and measure the cybersecurity workforce;
tration of the program. (C) understand trends of the cyber workforce,
(B) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FELLOWSHIPS.— and
including demographic representation, edu- (7) collects statistical data, to the greatest ex-
The Director shall award fellowships to masters cational and professional backgrounds present,
and doctoral students and postdoctoral re- tent practicable, on credential attainment and
competencies available, and factors that shape employment outcomes information for the cyber-
searchers who are pursuing degrees or research employee recruitment, development, and reten-
in artificial intelligence and related fields, in- security workforce.
tion and how to increase the size, diversity, and
cluding in the field of technology ethics. In SEC. 10305. BROADENING PARTICIPATION.
capability of the cyber workforce;
making such awards, the Director shall conduct (D) examine and evaluate training practices, (a) PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN
outreach, including through formal solicita- models, programs, and technologies; and MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING.—
tions, to solicit proposals from students and (E) other closely related topics as the Director (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 117(a) of the Na-
postdoctoral researchers seeking to carry out re- determines appropriate. tional Science Foundation Authorization Act of
search in aspects of technology ethics with rel- (3) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the ac- 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1881b(a)) is amended—
evance to artificial intelligence systems. tivities described in paragraph (2), the Director (A) in subparagraph (B)—
(e) STEM WORKFORCE DATA.— shall— (i) by striking ‘‘108’’ and inserting ‘‘110’’;
(1) SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE PORTFOLIO (A) collaborate with the National Institute of (ii) by striking clause (iv);
REVIEW.— Standards and Technology, including the Na- (iii) in clause (v), by striking the period at the
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after tional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, end and inserting ‘‘; and’’;
the date of enactment of this Act, the Director the Department of Homeland Security, the De- (iv) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and
shall conduct a full portfolio analysis of the partment of Defense, the Office of Personnel (v) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respec-
Foundation’s skilled technical workforce invest- Management, and other Federal departments tively, and moving the margins of such sub-
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education, research, infrastructure, data collec- (B) align with or build on the National Initia- right; and
tion, and analysis. tive on Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity (v) by striking ‘‘In selecting teachers’’ and all
(B) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after Workforce Framework wherever practicable and that follows through ‘‘two teachers—’’ and in-
the date of the review under subparagraph (A) applicable; serting the following:
is complete, the Director shall submit to Con- (C) leverage the collective body of knowledge ‘‘(C) In selecting teachers for an award au-
gress and make widely available to the public a from existing cyber workforce development re- thorized by this subsection, the President shall
summary report of the portfolio review. search and education activities; and select—

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‘‘(i) at least two teachers—’’; and of the annual reporting requirements of the an institution of higher education that, accord-
(B) in subparagraph (C), as designated by Foundation; ing to the data published by the National Center
paragraph (1)(A)(v), by adding at the end the (4) solicit feedback on the partnership directly for Science and Engineering Statistics, is not, on
following: from partner emerging research institutions, in average, among the top 100 institutions in Fed-
‘‘(ii) at least one teacher— such form as the Director deems appropriate; eral research and development expenditures
‘‘(I) from the Commonwealth of the Northern and during the 3 year period prior to the year of the
Mariana Islands; (5) submit a report to Congress after the third award.
‘‘(II) from American Samoa; year of the pilot program that includes— (3) PURPOSE.—The program established in
‘‘(III) from the Virgin Islands of the United (A) an assessment, drawing on feedback from paragraph (1) shall be focused on achieving si-
States; and the research community and other sources of in- multaneous impacts at the student, faculty, and
‘‘(IV) from Guam.’’. formation, of the effectiveness of the pilot pro- institutional levels by increasing the research
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made
gram for improving the quality of partnerships capacity at eligible institutions and the number
by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to
with emerging research institutions; and of undergraduate and graduate students pur-
awards made on or after the date of the enact- (B) if deemed effective, a plan for permanent suing STEM degrees from eligible institutions.
ment of this Act. implementation of the pilot program. (4) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out this pro-
(b) ROBERT NOYCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
(f) TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PRO- gram, the Director shall—
PROGRAM UPDATE.— GRAM UPDATE.— (A) require eligible institutions seeking fund-
(1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 525 of the America ing under this subsection to submit an applica-
Congress that over the next five years the Foun- tion to the Director at such time, in such man-
COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42
dation should increase the number of scholar- ner, containing such information and assur-
U.S.C. 1862p–13) is amended—
ships awarded under the Robert Noyce Teacher ances as the Director may require. The applica-
(A) in subsection (a) by—
Scholarship program established under section (i) striking ‘‘Native American’’ and inserting tion shall include, at a minimum a description
10 of the National Science Foundation Author- ‘‘American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native of how the eligible institution plans to sustain
ization Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 1862n–1) by 50 per- Hawaiian’’; the proposed activities beyond the duration of
cent. (ii) inserting ‘‘post-secondary credentials the grant;
(2) OUTREACH.—To increase the diversity of (B) require applicants to identify disciplines
and’’ before ‘‘associate’s’’; and
participants, the Director shall support and focus areas in which the eligible institution
(iii) striking ‘‘or baccalaureate degrees’’ and
symposia, forums, conferences, and other activi- can excel, and explain how the applicant will
inserting ‘‘, baccalaureate, and graduate de-
ties to expand and enhance outreach to— use the award to build capacity to bolster the
grees’’; and
(A) historically Black colleges and universities
(B) in subsection (b) by striking ‘‘under- institutional research competitiveness of eligible
that are part B institutions, as defined in sec-
graduate’’; and entities to support grants awarded by the Foun-
tion 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(C) in subsection (c) by inserting ‘‘and dation and increase regional and national ca-
(20 U.S.C. 1061(2));
STEM’’ after ‘‘laboratory’’. pacity in STEM;
(B) Tribal Colleges or Universities;
(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (C) require the awards funded under this sub-
(C) Minority serving institutions;
(D) institutions of higher education that are There is authorized to be appropriated to the section to support research and related activi-
located near or serve rural communities; Director to carry out this program $107,250,000 ties, which may include—
(E) labor organizations; for fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2026. (i) development or expansion of research pro-
(F) emerging research institutions; and (g) DIVERSITY IN TECH RESEARCH.—The Direc- grams in disciplines and focus areas in subpara-
(G) higher education programs that serve or tor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, graph (B);
support veterans. to institutions of higher education or non-profit (ii) faculty recruitment and professional de-
(c) NSF INCLUDES INITIATIVE.—The Director organizations (or consortia of such institutions velopment in disciplines and focus areas in sub-
shall award grants and cooperative agreements, or organizations) to support basic and applied paragraph (B), including for early-career re-
on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher research that yields a scientific evidence base searchers;
education or non-profit organizations (or con- for improving the design and emergence, devel- (iii) stipends for undergraduate and graduate
sortia of such institutions or organizations) to opment and deployment, and management and students participating in research in disciplines
carry out a comprehensive national initiative to ultimate effectiveness of organizations of all and focus areas in subparagraph (B);
facilitate the development of networks and part- kinds, including research related to diversity, (iv) acquisition of instrumentation necessary
nerships to build on and scale up effective prac- equity, and inclusion in the technology sector. to build research capacity at an eligible institu-
tices in broadening participation in STEM stud- (h) CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR EPSCOR.— tion in disciplines and focus areas in subpara-
ies and careers of groups historically underrep- (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.— graph (B);
(A) IN GENERAL.—It is the sense of Congress (v) an assessment of capacity-building and re-
resented in such studies and careers.
(d) BROADENING PARTICIPATION ON MAJOR FA- that— search infrastructure needs;
(i) since maintaining the Nation’s scientific (vi) administrative research development sup-
CILITIES AWARDS.—The Director shall require
and economic leadership requires the participa- port; and
organizations seeking a cooperative agreement
(vii) other activities necessary to build re-
for the management of the operations and main- tion of talented individuals nationwide,
search capacity; and
tenance of a Foundation project to demonstrate EPSCoR investments into State research and
(D) require that no eligible institution should
prior experience and current capabilities in em- education capacities are in the Federal interest
receive more than $10,000,000 in any single year
ploying best practices in broadening participa- and should be sustained; and
of funds made available under this section.
tion in science and engineering and ensure im- (ii) EPSCoR should maintain its experimental (5) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In award-
plementation of such practices is considered in component by supporting innovative methods ing a grant under this subsection, the Director
oversight of the award. for improving research capacity and competi- may also consider—
(e) PARTNERSHIPS WITH EMERGING RESEARCH tiveness. (A) the extent to which the applicant will sup-
INSTITUTIONS.—The Director shall establish a (B) DEFINITION OF EPSCOR.—In this sub- port students from diverse backgrounds, includ-
five-year pilot program to enhance partnerships section, the term ‘‘EPSCoR’’ has the meaning ing first-generation undergraduate students;
between emerging research institutions and in- given the term in section 502 of the America (B) the geographic and institutional diversity
stitutions classified as very high research activ- COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 of the applying institutions; and
ity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions U.S.C. 1862p note). (C) how the applicants can leverage public-
of Higher Education at the time of application. (2) UPDATE OF EPSCOR.—Section 517(f)(2) of private partnerships and existing partnerships
In carrying out this program, the Director the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of with Federal Research Agencies.
shall— 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–9(f)(2)) is amended— (6) DUPLICATION.—The Director shall ensure
(1) require that each proposal submitted by a (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the awards made under this subsection are com-
multi-institution collaboration for an award, in- the end; and plementary and not duplicative of existing pro-
cluding those under section 10309, that exceeds (B) by adding at the end the following: grams.
$1,000,000, as appropriate, specify how the ap- ‘‘(C) to increase the capacity of rural commu- (7) REPORT.—The Director shall submit a re-
plicants will support substantive, meaningful, nities to provide quality STEM education and port to Congress after the third year of the pro-
and mutually-beneficial partnerships with one STEM workforce development programming to gram that includes—
or more emerging research institutions; students, and teachers; and’’. (A) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
(2) require awardees funded under paragraph (i) FOSTERING STEM RESEARCH DIVERSITY program for growing the geographic and institu-
(1) to direct no less than 25 percent of the total AND CAPACITY PROGRAM.— tional diversity of institutions of higher edu-
award to one or more emerging research institu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall establish cation receiving research awards from the Foun-
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through support for faculty salaries and train- merit-reviewed basis to eligible institutions to (B) an assessment of the quality, quantity and
ing, field and laboratory research experiences implement and study innovative approaches for geographic and institutional diversity of institu-
for undergraduate and graduate students, and building research capacity in order to engage tions of higher education conducting Founda-
maintenance and repair of research equipment and retain students from a range of institutions tion-sponsored research since the establishment
and instrumentation; and diverse backgrounds in STEM. of the program in this subsection;
(3) require awardees funded under paragraph (2) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION DEFINED.—In this (C) an assessment of the quantity and diver-
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graduating from eligible institutions with STEM be extended for periods of not more than 5 ple’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s
degrees; and years. Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the
(D) statistical summary data on the program, (5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Islamic Republic of Iran, or any other country
including the geographic and institutional allo- There are authorized to be appropriated to the deemed to be a country of concern as determined
cation of award funding, the number and diver- Director $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 by the Department of State.
sity of supported graduate and undergraduate through 2026 to carry out the activities in this (3) MALIGN FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TALENT RE-
students, and how it contributes to capacity title. CRUITMENT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘malign for-
building at eligible entities. (k) CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER OF THE NSF.— eign government talent recruitment program’’
(8) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER.— means any program or activity that includes
There is authorized to be appropriated to the (A) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall ap- compensation, including cash, research funding,
Director $150,000,000 for each of the fiscal years point a senior agency official within the Office honorific titles, promised future compensation,
2022 through 2026 to carry out the activities of the Director as a Chief Diversity Officer. or other types of remuneration, provided by the
under this subsection. (B) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Chief Diversity Of- foreign state or an entity sponsored by the for-
(j) CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR DEVEL- ficer shall have significant experience, within eign state to the targeted individual in exchange
OPING UNIVERSITIES.— the Federal Government and the science commu- for the individual transferring knowledge and
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall make nity, with diversity- and inclusion-related mat- expertise to the foreign country.
awards, on a competitive basis, to eligible insti- ters, including— (b) BROADER IMPACTS.—
tutions described in paragraph (2) to support (i) civil rights compliance; (1) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 45 days after
the mission of the Foundation and to build in- (ii) harassment policy, reviews, and investiga- the date of enactment of this Act, the Director
stitutional research capacity at eligible institu- tions; shall enter into an agreement with a qualified
tions. (iii) equal employment opportunity; and independent organization to assess how the
(2) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION.— (iv) disability policy. Broader Impacts review criterion is applied
(A) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive an (C) OVERSIGHT.—The Chief Diversity Officer across the Foundation and make recommenda-
award under this subsection, an institution— shall direct the Office of Diversity and Inclusion tions for improving the effectiveness for meeting
(i) shall be— of the Foundation and report directly to the Di- the goals established in section 526 of the Amer-
(I) a historically Black college or university; rector in the performance of the duties of the ica Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Pro-
(II) a Tribal College or University; Chief Diversity Officer under this subsection. mote Excellence in Technology, Education, and
(III) a minority-serving institution; or (2) DUTIES.—The Chief Diversity Officer is re- Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C.
(IV) an institution of higher education with sponsible for providing advice on policy, over- 1862p–14).
an established STEM capacity building program sight, guidance, and coordination with respect (2) ACTIVITIES.—The Director shall award
focused on traditionally underrepresented popu- to matters of the Foundation related to diversity grants on a competitive basis, to institutions of
lations in STEM, including Native Hawaiians, and inclusion, including ensuring the geo- higher education or non-profit organizations (or
Alaska Natives, and Indians; and graphic diversity of the Foundation programs. consortia of such institutions or organizations)
(ii) shall have not more than $50,000,000 in an- Other duties may include— to support activities to increase the efficiency,
nual federally-financed research and develop- (A) establishing and maintaining a strategic effectiveness, and availability of resources for
ment expenditures for science and engineering plan that publicly states a diversity definition, implementing the Broader Impacts review cri-
as reported through the National Science Foun- vision, and goals for the Foundation; terion, including—
dation Higher Education Research and Develop- (B) defining a set of strategic metrics that (A) training and workshops for program offi-
ment Survey. are— cers, merit review panelists, grant office admin-
(B) PARTNERSHIPS.—An eligible institution re- (i) directly linked to key organizational prior- istrators, faculty, and students to improve un-
ceiving a grant under this subsection may carry ities and goals; derstanding of the goals and the full range of
out the activities of the grant through a part- (ii) actionable; and potential broader impacts available to research-
nership with other entities, including commu- (iii) actively used to implement the strategic ers to satisfy this criterion;
nity colleges and other eligible institutions. plan under paragraph (1); (B) repositories and clearinghouses for shar-
(3) PROPOSALS.—To receive an award under (C) advising in the establishment of a strategic ing best practices and facilitating collaboration;
this subsection, an eligible institution shall sub- plan for diverse participation by individuals and
and institutions of higher education, including (C) tools for evaluating and documenting soci-
mit an application to the Director at such time,
community colleges, historically Black colleges etal impacts of research.
in such manner, and containing such informa-
and universities, Tribal colleges or universities, (c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
tion as the Director may require, including a
minority-serving institutions, institutions of Congress that the Director should continue to
plan that describes how the eligible institution
higher education with an established STEM ca- identify opportunities to reduce the administra-
will establish or expand research office capacity
pacity building program focused on tradition- tive burden on researchers.
and how such award would be used to— (d) RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND SECURITY.—
(A) conduct an assessment of capacity-build- ally underrepresented populations in STEM, in- (1) OFFICE OF RESEARCH SECURITY AND POL-
ing and research infrastructure needs of an eli- cluding Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and ICY.—The Director shall maintain a Research
gible institution; Indians, and institutions from jurisdictions eli- Security and Policy office within the Office of
(B) enhance institutional resources to provide gible to participate under section 113 of the Na- the Director with no fewer than 4 full-time
administrative research development support to tional Science Foundation Authorization Act of equivalent positions, in addition to the Chief of
faculty at an eligible institution; 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); Research Security established in paragraph (2)
(C) bolster the institutional research competi- (D) advising in the establishment of a stra-
of this subsection. The functions of the Re-
tiveness of an eligible institution to support tegic plan for outreach to, and recruiting from,
search Security and Policy office shall be to co-
grants awarded by the Foundation; untapped locations and underrepresented popu-
ordinate all research security policy issues
(D) support the acquisition of instrumentation lations;
across the Foundation, including by—
necessary to build research capacity at an eligi- (E) advising on a diversity and inclusion (A) consulting and coordinating with the
ble institution in research areas directly associ- strategy for the Foundation’s portfolio of PreK- Foundation Office of Inspector General and
ated with the Foundation; 12 STEM education focused programs and ac- with other Federal research agencies and intel-
(E) increase capability of an eligible institu- tivities, including goals for addressing barriers ligence and law enforcement agencies, as appro-
tion to move technology into the marketplace; to participation; priate, through the National Science and Tech-
(F) increase engagement with industry to exe- (F) advising on the application of the Foun- nology Council in accordance with the author-
cute research through the SBIR and STTR pro- dation’s broader impacts review criterion; and ity provided under section 1746 of the National
grams (as defined in section 9(e) of the Small (G) performing such additional duties and ex-
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)) and direct con- ercise such powers as the Director may pre-
(Public Law 116–92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), to
tracts at an eligible institution; scribe.
identify and address potential security risks
(G) provide student engagement and research (3) FUNDING.—From any amounts appro-
that threaten research integrity and other risks
training opportunities at the undergraduate, priated for the Foundation for each of fiscal
to the research enterprise;
graduate, and postdoctoral levels at an eligible years 2022 through 2026, the Director shall allo- (B) serving as the Foundation’s primary re-
institution; cate $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection for source for all issues related to the security and
(H) further faculty development initiatives each such year. integrity of the conduct of Foundation-sup-
and strengthen institutional research training SEC. 10306. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH. ported research;
infrastructure, capacity, and competitiveness of (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (C) conducting outreach and education activi-
an eligible institution; or (1) COVERED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘‘covered ties for awardees on research policies and poten-
(I) address plans and prospects for long-term individual’’ means the principal investigator, tial security risks;

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sustainability of institutional enhancements at co-principal investigators, and any other person (D) educating Foundation program managers
an eligible institution resulting from the award at the institution who is responsible for the de- and other directorate staff on evaluating Foun-
including, if applicable, how the award may be sign, conduct, or reporting of research or edu- dation awards and awardees for potential secu-
leveraged by an eligible institution to build a cational activities funded or proposed for fund- rity risks; and
broader base of support. ing by the Foundation. (E) communicating reporting and disclosure
(4) AWARDS.—Awards made under this sub- (2) FOREIGN COUNTRY OF CONCERN.—The term requirements to awardees and applicants for
section shall be for periods of 3 years, and may ‘‘foreign country of concern’’ means the Peo- funding.

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(2) CHIEF OF RESEARCH SECURITY.—The Direc- other organization submitting such information, trative burden on institutions of higher edu-
tor shall appoint a senior agency official within initiate the substitution or removal of a covered cation and researchers.
the Office of the Director as a Chief of Research individual from a research and development (C) DEVELOPMENT.—The Director shall ensure
Security, whose primary responsibility is to award, reduce the award funding amount, or that the entity identified in (A)—
manage the office established under paragraph suspend or terminate the award if the Director (i) develops modules that can be adapted and
(1). determines such contracts, grants, or agreements utilized across Federal research agencies; and
(3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—No later than 180 include obligations that— (ii) develops and implements a plan for regu-
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the (I) interfere with the capacity for Foundation- larly updating the modules as needed.
Director shall provide a report to the Committee supported activities to be carried out; or (D) GUIDELINES.—The Director, in collabora-
on Science, Space, and Technology of the House (II) create duplication with Foundation-sup- tion with the Director of the National Institutes
of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, ported activities. of Health, shall develop guidelines for institu-
Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the (B) LIMITATIONS.—In exercising the authori- tions of higher education and other organiza-
Committee on Appropriations of the House of ties under this paragraph, the Director shall— tions receiving Federal research and develop-
Representatives, and the Committee on Appro- (i) take necessary steps, as practicable, to pro- ment funds to use in developing their own train-
priations of the Senate on the resources and the tect the privacy of all covered individuals and ing programs to address the unique needs, chal-
number of full time employees needed to carry other parties involved in the application and lenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, in-
out the functions of the Office established in disclosure assessments under clause (A)(i); cluding adoption of training modules developed
paragraph (1). (ii) endeavor to provide justification for re- under this paragraph.
(4) ONLINE RESOURCE.—The Director shall de- quests for supporting documentation made (E) IMPLEMENTATION.—Drawing on stake-
velop an online resource hosted on the Founda- under clause (A)(ii); holder input under subparagraph (B), not later
tion’s website containing up-to-date informa- (iii) require that allegations be proven by a than 12 months after the date of enactment of
tion, tailored for institutions and individual re- preponderance of evidence; and this Act, the Director shall establish a require-
searchers, including— (iv) as practicable, afford subjects an oppor- ment that, as part of an application for a re-
(A) an explanation of Foundation research se- tunity to provide comments and rebuttal and an search and development award from the Foun-
curity policies; opportunity to appeal before final administra- dation—
(B) unclassified guidance on potential secu- tive action is taken. (i) each covered individual listed on the appli-
rity risks that threaten scientific integrity and (8) MALIGN FOREIGN TALENT RECRUITMENT cation for a research and development award
other risks to the research enterprise; PROGRAM PROHIBITION.— certify that they have completed research secu-
(C) examples of beneficial international col- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 12 months rity training that meets the guidelines developed
laborations and how such collaborations differ after the date of enactment of this Act, the Di- under clause (D) within one year of the applica-
from foreign government interference efforts rector shall establish a requirement that, as part tion; and
that threaten research integrity; of an application for a research and develop- (ii) each institution of higher education or
(D) promising practices for mitigating security ment award from the agency— other organization applying for such award cer-
risks that threaten research integrity; and (i) each covered individual listed on the appli- tify that each covered individual who is em-
(E) additional reference materials, including cation for a research and development award ployed by the institution or organization and
tools that assist organizations seeking Founda- certify that they are not an active participant of listed on the application has been made aware
tion funding and awardees in information dis- a malign foreign talent recruitment program of the requirement under this subparagraph.
closure to the Foundation. from a foreign country of concern and will not (10) RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH
(5) RISK ASSESSMENT CENTER.—The Director be a participant in such a program for the dura- TRAINING.—Section 7009 of the America Creating
shall enter into an agreement with a qualified tion of the award; and Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excel-
independent organization to create a new risk (ii) each institution of higher education or lence in Technology, Education, and Science
assessment center to— other organization applying for such an award Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1) is amended by—
(A) help the Foundation develop the online certify that each covered individual who is em- (A) striking ‘‘and postdoctoral researchers’’
resources under paragraph (4); and ployed by the institution of higher education or and inserting ‘‘postdoctoral researchers, faculty,
(B) help awardees in assessing and identi- other organization has been made aware of the and other senior personnel’’; and
fying issues related to nondisclosure of current requirement under this subsection. (B) by inserting before the period at the end
and pending research funding, risks to the (B) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION.—Each the following ‘‘, including mentor training’’.
Foundation merit review process, and other policy developed under subparagraph (A) shall (11) NATIONAL ACADEMIES GUIDE TO RESPON-
issues that may negatively affect the Founda- not prohibit— SIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH.—
tion proposal and award process due to undue (i) making scholarly presentations regarding (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days
foreign interference. scientific information not otherwise controlled after the date of enactment of this Act, the Di-
(6) RESEARCH GRANTS.—The Director shall under current law; rector shall enter into an agreement with the
continue to award grants, on a competitive (ii) participation in international conferences Academies to update the report entitled ‘‘On
basis, to institutions of higher education or non- or other international exchanges, partnerships Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Con-
profit organizations (or consortia of such insti- or programs that involve open and reciprocal ex- duct in Research’’ issued by the Academies. The
tutions or organizations) to support research on change of scientific information, and which are report, as so updated, shall include—
the conduct of research and the research envi- aimed at advancing international scientific un- (i) updated professional standards of conduct
ronment, including research on research mis- derstanding; and in research;
conduct or breaches of research integrity and (iii) other international activities deemed ap- (ii) promising practices for preventing, ad-
detrimental research practices. propriate by the Director. dressing, and mitigating the negative impact of
(7) AUTHORITIES.— (C) LIMITATION.—The policy developed under harassment, including sexual harassment and
(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to existing au- subparagraph (A) shall not apply retroactively gender harassment as defined in the 2018 Acad-
thorities for preventing waste, fraud, abuse, and to research and development awards made prior emies report entitled ‘‘Sexual Harassment of
mismanagement of federal funds, the Director, to the establishment of the policy by the Direc- Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in
acting through the Office of Research Security tor. Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medi-
and Policy and in coordination with the Foun- (9) SECURITY TRAINING MODULES.— cine’’; and
dation’s Office of Inspector General, shall have (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after (iii) promising practices for mitigating poten-
the authority to— the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, tial security risks that threaten research integ-
(i) conduct risk assessments, including in collaboration with the Director of the Na- rity.
through the use of open-source analysis and an- tional Institutes of Health and other relevant (B) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after
alytical tools, of research and development Federal research agencies, shall enter into an the effective date of the agreement under sub-
award applications and disclosures to the Foun- agreement or contract with a qualified entity for paragraph (A), the Academies, as part of such
dation, in coordination with the Risk Assess- the development of online research security agreement, shall submit to the Director and the
ment Center established in paragraph (5); training modules for the research community, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of
(ii) request the submission to the Foundation, including modules focused on international col- the House of Representatives and the Committee
by an institution of higher education or other laboration and international travel, foreign in- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
organization applying for a research and devel- terference, and rules for proper use of funds, the Senate the report referred to in such sub-
opment award, of supporting documentation, in- disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict paragraph, as updated pursuant to such sub-
cluding copies of contracts, grants, or any other of interest. paragraph.
agreement specific to foreign appointments, em- (B) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—Prior to entering (e) RESEARCH ETHICS.—
ployment with a foreign institution, participa- into the agreement under clause (A), the Direc- (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of

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tion in a foreign talent program and other infor- tor shall seek input from academic, private sec- Congress that—
mation reported as current and pending support tor, intelligence, and law enforcement stake- (A) a number of emerging areas of research
for all covered individuals in a research and de- holders regarding the scope and content of have potential ethical, social, safety, and secu-
velopment award application; and training modules, including the diversity of rity implications that might be apparent as
(iii) upon receipt and review of the informa- needs across institutions of higher education early as the basic research stage;
tion provided under clause (ii) and in consulta- and other grantees of different sizes and types, (B) the incorporation of ethical, social, safety,
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design and review process for Federal awards, training necessary to review the quality of data for mitigating and adapting to climate change,
may help mitigate potential harms before they management plans; and including social strategies and research focused
happen; (iii) ensure program officers and merit review on local level forecasting, impacts, and chal-
(C) the Foundation’s agreement with the panels treat data management plans as essential lenges;
Academies to conduct a study and make rec- elements of grant proposals, where appropriate. (E) research on the design, development, and
ommendations with respect to governance of re- (2) OPEN REPOSITORIES.—The Director shall— assessment of effective information and deci-
search in emerging technologies is a positive (A) coordinate with the heads of other Federal sion-support systems, including understanding
step toward accomplishing this goal; and research agencies, and solicit input from the sci- and developing effective dissemination path-
(D) the Foundation should continue to work entific community, to develop and widely dis- ways;
with stakeholders to understand and adopt poli- seminate a set of criteria for trusted open reposi- (F) improved modeling, projections, analyses,
cies that promote best practices for governance tories, accounting for discipline-specific needs and assessments of climate and other Earth sys-
of research in emerging technologies at every and necessary protections for sensitive informa- tem changes;
stage of research. tion, to be used by federally funded researchers (G) research to understand the atmospheric
(2) ETHICS STATEMENTS.—Drawing on stake- for the sharing of data, software, and code; processes related to solar radiation management
holder input, not later than 18 months after the (B) work with stakeholders to identify signifi- strategies and technologies and examine related
date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall cant gaps in available repositories meeting the economic, geopolitical, societal, environmental,
amend award proposal instructions to include a criteria developed under subparagraph (A) and and ethical implications, not including research
requirement for an ethics statement to be in- options for supporting the development of addi- designed to advance future deployment of these
cluded as part of any proposal for funding prior tional or enhanced repositories; strategies and technologies;
to making the award. Such statement shall be (C) award grants on a competitive basis to in- (H) the development of effective strategies for
considered by the Director in the review of pro- stitutions of higher education or non-profit or- educating and training future climate change
posals, taking into consideration any relevant ganizations (or consortia of such institutions or researchers, and climate change response and
input from the peer-reviewers for the proposal, organizations) for the development, upgrades, mitigation professionals, in both research and
and shall factor into award decisions as deemed and maintenance of open data repositories that development methods, as well as community en-
necessary by the Director. Such statements may meet the criteria developed under subparagraph gagement and science communication;
include, as appropriate— (A); (I) the development of effective strategies for
(A) any foreseeable or quantifiable risks to so- (D) work with stakeholders and build on ex- public and community engagement in the all
ciety, including how the research could enable isting models, where appropriate, to establish a stages of the research and development process;
products, technologies, or other outcomes that single, public, web-based point of access to help and
could intentionally or unintentionally cause sig- users locate repositories storing data, software, (J) partnerships with other agencies to ad-
nificant societal harm; and code resulting from or used in Foundation- dress climate related challenges for specific
(B) how technical or social solutions can miti- supported projects; agency missions.
gate such risks and, as appropriate, a plan to (E) work with stakeholders to establish the (h) VIOLENCE RESEARCH.—
implement such mitigation measures; and necessary policies and procedures and allocate (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award
(C) how partnerships and collaborations in the necessary resources to ensure, as prac- grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of
the research can help mitigate potential harm ticable, data underlying published findings re- higher education or non-profit organizations (or
and amplify potential societal benefits. sulting from Foundation-supported projects are consortia of such institutions or organizations)
(3) GUIDANCE.—The Director shall solicit deposited in repositories meeting the criteria de- to support research to improve our under-
stakeholder input to develop clear guidance on veloped under subparagraph (A) at the time of standing of the nature, scope, causes, con-
what constitutes a foreseeable or quantifiable publication; sequences, prevention, and response to all forms
risk as described in paragraph (2)(A), and to the (F) incentivize the deposition of data, soft- of violence.
extent practicable harmonize this policy with ware, and code into repositories that meet the (2) USE OF FUNDS.—Activities funded by a
existing ethical policies or related requirements criteria developed under subparagraph (A); and grant under this subsection may include—
for human subjects. (G) coordinate with the scientific publishing (A) research on the magnitude and distribu-
(4) RESEARCH.—The Director shall award community to develop uniform consensus stand- tion of fatal and nonfatal violence;
grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of ards around data archiving and sharing. (B) research on risk and protective factors;
(3) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDU- (C) research on the design, development, im-
higher education or non-profit organizations (or
CATION.—The Director shall award grants, on a
consortia of such institutions or organizations) plementation, and evaluation of interventions
competitive basis to institutions of higher edu- for preventing and responding to violence;
to support—
(A) research to assess the potential ethical cation or non-profit organizations (or consortia (D) research on scaling up effective interven-
and societal implications of Foundation-sup- of such institutions or organizations) to— tions; and
(A) support research and development of open
ported research and products or technologies en- (E) one or more interdisciplinary research cen-
source, sustainable, usable tools and infrastruc-
abled by such research, including the benefits ters to conduct violence research, foster new
ture that support reproducibility for a broad
and risks identified pursuant to paragraph and expanded collaborations, and support ca-
range of studies across different disciplines;
(2)(A); and pacity building activities to increase the number
(B) support research on computational repro-
(B) the development and verification of ap- and diversity of new researchers trained in
ducibility, including the limits of reproducibility
proaches to proactively mitigate foreseeable cross-disciplinary violence research.
and the consistency of computational results in
risks to society, including the technical and so- (i) SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ECONOMIC
the development of new computation hardware,
cial solutions identified pursuant to paragraph SCIENCES.—The Director shall—
tools, and methods; and
(2)(B). (1) actively communicate opportunities and
(C) support the education and training of stu-
(5) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Director shall en- solicit proposals for social, behavioral, and eco-
dents, faculty, and researchers on computa-
courage awardees to update their ethics state- nomic science researchers to participate in cross-
tional methods, tools, and techniques to improve
ments as appropriate as part of the annual re- cutting and interdisciplinary programs, includ-
the quality and sharing of data, code, and sup-
ports required by all awardees under the award ing the Convergence Accelerator and agency
porting metadata to produce reproducible re-
terms and conditions. priority activities, and the Mid-Scale Research
search.
(f) RESEARCH REPRODUCIBILITY AND (g) CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH.— Infrastructure program; and
REPLICABILITY.—Consistent with existing Fed- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award (2) ensure social, behavioral, and economic
eral law for privacy, intellectual property, and grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of science researchers are represented on relevant
security, the Director shall facilitate the public higher education or non-profit organizations (or merit review panels for such activities.
access to research products, including data, consortia of such institutions or organizations) (j) MEASURING IMPACTS OF FEDERALLY FUND-
software, and code, developed as part of Foun- to support research to improve our under- ED R&D.—The Director shall award grants on a
dation-supported projects. standing of the climate system and related competitive, merit-reviewed basis to institutions
(1) DATA MANAGEMENT PLANS.— human and environmental systems. of higher education or non-profit organizations
(A) The Director shall require that every pro- (2) USE OF FUNDS.—Activities funded by a (or consortia of such institutions or organiza-
posal for funding for research include a ma- grant under this subsection may include— tions) to support research and development of
chine-readable data management plan that in- (A) fundamental research on climate forcings, data, models, indicators, and associated analyt-
cludes a description of how the awardee will ar- feedbacks, responses, and thresholds in the ical tools to improve our understanding of the
chive and preserve public access to data, soft- earth system, including impacts on and con- impacts of Federally funded research on society,
ware, and code developed as part of the pro- tributions from local and regional systems; the economy, and the workforce, including do-
posed project. (B) research on climate-related human behav- mestic job creation.
(B) In carrying out the requirement in sub- iors and institutions; (k) FOOD-ENERGY-WATER RESEARCH.—The Di-

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paragraph (A), the Director shall— (C) research on climate-related risk, vulner- rector shall award grants on a competitive basis
(i) provide necessary resources, including ability, resilience, and adaptive capacity of cou- to institutions of higher education or non-profit
trainings and workshops, to educate researchers pled human-environment systems, including organizations (or consortia of such institutions
and students on how to develop and review high risks to ecosystem stability and risks to vulner- or organizations) to—
quality data management plans; able populations; (1) support research to significantly advance
(ii) ensure program officers and merit review (D) research to support the development and our understanding of the food-energy-water sys-
panels are equipped with the resources and implementation of effective strategies and tools tem through quantitative and computational

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modeling, including support for relevant capabilities and resources that align with the (B) by striking the period at the end and in-
cyberinfrastructure; Foundation and United States research commu- serting ‘‘; and artificial intelligence and ma-
(2) develop real-time, cyber-enabled interfaces nity priorities and have the potential to benefit chine learning;’’; and
that improve understanding of the behavior of United States prosperity, security, health, and (3) by adding at the end the following:
food-energy-water systems and increase decision well-being, including through binational re- ‘‘(7) additive manufacturing, including new
support capability; search and development organizations and material designs, complex materials, rapid print-
(3) support research that will lead to innova- foundations and by sending teams of Founda- ing techniques, and real-time process controls;
tive solutions to critical food-energy-water sys- tion scientific staff for site visits of scientific fa- and
tem problems; and cilities and agencies in other countries. ‘‘(8) continuous manufacturing of biological
(4) grow the scientific workforce capable of (q) BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH COLLECTIONS.— products and similar innovative monitoring and
studying and managing the food-energy-water (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall continue control techniques.’’.
system, through education and other profes- to support databases, tools, methods, and other (u) CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND
sional development. activities that secure and improve existing phys- DEVELOPMENT.—
(l) BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATIONS AND MARINE ical and digital biological research collections, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award
LABORATORIES.—The Director shall continue to improve the accessibility of collections and col- grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of
support enhancing, repairing and maintaining lection-related data for research and edu- higher education or nonprofit organizations (or
research instrumentation, laboratories, tele- cational purposes, develop capacity for curation consortium of such institutions or organiza-
communications and housing at biological field and collection management, and to transfer tions) to support basic research that will accel-
stations and marine laboratories. ownership of collections that are significant to erate innovation to advance critical minerals
(m) SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH AND the biological research community, including to mining strategies and technologies for the pur-
EDUCATION.—In accordance with section 263 of museums and universities. pose of making better use of domestic resources
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- (2) SPECIMEN MANAGEMENT PLAN.—In con- and eliminating national reliance on minerals
cal Year 2021, the Director shall carry out ac- sultation with other relevant Federal research and mineral materials that are subject to supply
tivities in support of sustainable chemistry, in- agencies, the Director shall require that every disruptions.
cluding— proposal for funding for research that involves (2) USE OF FUNDS.—Activities funded by a
(1) establishing a program to award grants, on collecting or generating specimens include a grant under this subsection may include—
a competitive basis, to institutions of higher specimen management plan that includes a de- (A) advancing mining research and develop-
education or non-profit organizations (or con- scription of how the specimens and associated ment activities to develop new mapping and
sortia of such institutions or organizations) to data will be accessioned into and permanently mining technologies and techniques, including
support— maintained in an established biological collec- advanced critical mineral extraction, produc-
(A) individual investigators and teams of in- tion. tion, separation, alloying, or processing tech-
vestigators, including to the extent practicable, niques and technologies that can decrease en-
(3) ACTION CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL COLLEC-
early career investigators for research and de- TIONS.—The Director shall award grants on a ergy intensity, potential environmental impact
velopment; competitive basis to institutions of higher edu- and costs of those activities;
(B) collaborative research and development (B) conducting long-term Earth observation of
cation or non-profit organizations (or consortia
partnerships among universities, industry, and reclaimed mine sites, including the study of the
of such institutions or organizations) to estab-
non-profit organizations; and evolution of microbial diversity at such sites;
lish an Action Center for Biological Collections
(C) integrating sustainable chemistry prin- (C) examining the application of artificial in-
to facilitate coordination and data sharing
ciples into elementary, secondary, under- telligence for geological exploration of critical
among communities of practice for research,
graduate, and graduate chemistry and chemical minerals, including what the size and diversity
education, workforce training, evaluation, and
engineering curriculum and research training, of data sets would be required;
business model development.
as appropriate to that level of education and (D) examining the application of machine
(r) CLEAN WATER RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
training; and learning for detection and sorting of critical
(2) incorporating sustainable chemistry into ACCELERATION.—The Director shall award
minerals, including what the size and diversity
existing Foundation research and development grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to
of data sets would be required;
programs. institutions of higher education or non-profit
(E) conducting detailed isotope studies of crit-
(n) RISK AND RESILIENCE RESEARCH.—The Di- organizations (or consortia of such institutions
ical minerals and the development of more re-
rector shall award grants on a competitive basis or organizations) to—
fined geologic models;
to institutions of higher education or non-profit (1) support transdisciplinary research to sig- (F) improved understanding of the geological
organizations (or consortia of such institutions nificantly advance our understanding of water and geochemical processes through which crit-
or organizations) to advance knowledge of risk availability, quality, and dynamics and the im- ical minerals form and are concentrated into
assessment and predictability and to support the pact of human activity and a changing climate economically viable deposits; or
creation of tools and technologies, including ad- on urban and rural water and wastewater sys- (G) providing training and researcher oppor-
vancing data analytics and utilization of artifi- tems; tunities to undergraduate and graduate stu-
cial intelligence, for increased resilience (2) develop, pilot and deploy innovative tech- dents to prepare the next generation of mining
through— nologies, systems, and other approaches to iden- engineers and researchers.
(1) improvements in our ability to understand, tifying and addressing challenges that affect (3) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—The Director shall
model, and predict extreme events and natural water availability, quality, and security, includ- ensure awards made under this subsection are
hazards, including pandemics; ing through direct engagement with affected complementary and not duplicative of existing
(2) the creation of novel engineered systems communities and partnerships with the private programs across the foundation and Federal
solutions for resilient complex infrastructures, sector, State, territorial, tribal, and local gov- Government.
particularly those that address critical inter- ernments, non-profit organizations and water (v) STUDY OF AI RESEARCH CAPACITY.—
dependence among infrastructures and leverage management professionals; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall conduct a
the growing infusion of cyber-physical-social (3) grow the scientific workforce capable of study, or support the development of a study
components into the infrastructures; studying and managing water and wastewater through the Science and Technology Policy In-
(3) development of equipment and instrumen- systems, through education, training, and other stitute or by any other appropriate organization
tation for innovation in resilient engineered in- professional development. as determined by the Director, on artificial in-
frastructures; (s) TECHNOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE RE- telligence research capacity at U.S. institutions
(4) multidisciplinary research on the behaviors SEARCH.—The Director shall award grants on a of higher education.
individuals and communities engage in to de- merit-based, competitive basis for research to— (2) STUDY CONTENTS.—The Director shall en-
tect, perceive, understand, predict, assess, miti- (1) increase understanding of social media sure that, at a minimum, the study under sub-
gate, and prevent risks and to improve and in- and consumer technology access and use pat- section (a) addresses the following topics:
crease resilience; and terns and related psychological and behavioral (A) Which universities are putting out signifi-
(5) advancements in multidisciplinary wildfire issues, particularly for adolescents; and cant peer-reviewed artificial intelligence re-
science, including those related to air quality (2) explore the role of social media and con- search, including based on quantity and number
impacts, human behavior, and early detection sumer technology in rising rates of depressive of citations.
and warning. symptoms, suicidal ideation, drug use, and (B) For each of the universities described in
(o) UAV TECHNOLOGIES.—The Director shall deaths of despair, particularly for communities paragraph (1), what specific factors enable their
carry out a program of research and related ac- experiencing long-term economic distress. AI research, including computing power, data
tivities for unmanned aerial vehicle tech- (t) MANUFACTURING RESEARCH AMENDMENT.— sets and availability, specialized curriculum,
nologies, which may include a prize competition Section 506(a) of the America COMPETES Re- and industry and other partnerships.

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pursuant to section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–1(a)) (C) How universities not included in para-
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. is amended— graph (1) could implement the factors in para-
3719) and support for undergraduate and grad- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the graph (2) to produce AI research, as well as case
uate curriculum development. end; studies that universities can look to as examples
(p) LEVERAGING INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE IN (2) in paragraph (6)— and potential pilot programs that the Federal
RESEARCH.—The Director shall explore and ad- (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘virtual manu- Government could develop or support to help
vance opportunities for leveraging international facturing’’; and universities produce AI research.

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(3) WORKSHOPS.—The Director may support ried out at one or more Foundation supported identified in the 2016 Academies report entitled
workshops to help inform the study required Federally Funded Research and Development ‘‘Future Directions for NSF Advanced Com-
under this subsection. Centers or large facilities, as appropriate; and puting Infrastructure to Support U.S. Science
(4) PUBLICATION.—The Director shall ensure (3) supporting workshops related to the impact and Engineering in 2017–2020’’.
that the study carried out under this subsection of satellite constellations on scientific research (2) REPORTS.—The Director shall document
is made publicly available not later than 12 and how those constellations could be used to and publish every two years a summary of the
months after the date of enactment of this Act. improve scientific research. amount and types of advanced computing capa-
(w) ADVANCING IOT FOR PRECISION AGRI- SEC. 10307. RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE. bilities that are needed to fully meet the Foun-
CULTURE.— (a) FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.— dation’s project needs as identified under para-
(1) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIRECTIVE graph (1).
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall continue
ON AGRICULTURAL SENSOR RESEARCH.—In award- (3) ROADMAP.—To set priorities and guide
the Facility Operation Transition pilot program strategic decisions regarding investments in ad-
ing grants under its sensor systems and for a total of 5 years.
networked systems programs, and in consulta- vanced computing capabilities, the Director
(2) COST SHARING.—The Facility Operation shall develop, publish, and regularly update a 5-
tion with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Di- Transition program shall provide funding for
rector shall include in consideration of portfolio year advanced computing roadmap that—
10–50 percent of the operations and maintenance (A) describes the advanced computing re-
balance research and development on sensor costs for major research facilities that are with-
connectivity in environments of intermittent sources and capabilities that would fully meet
in the first five years of operation, where the anticipated project needs, including through in-
connectivity and intermittent computation— share is determined based on—
(A) to improve the reliable use of advance vestments in the Mid-Scale Research Infrastruc-
(A) the operations and maintenance costs of ture program and the Major Research Equip-
sensing systems in rural and agricultural areas; the major research facility; and
and ment and Facilities Construction account;
(B) the capacity of the managing directorate (B) draws on community input, information
(B) that considers— or division to absorb such costs.
(i) direct gateway access for locally stored contained in research proposals, allocation re-
(3) REPORT.—After the fifth year of the pilot quests, insights from Foundation-funded cyber-
data;
program, the Director shall transmit a report to infrastructure operators, and Foundation-wide
(ii) attenuation of signal transmission;
Congress that includes— information gathering regarding community
(iii) loss of signal transmission; and
(A) an assessment, that includes feedback needs;
(iv) at-scale performance for wireless power.
from the research community, of the effective- (C) considers computational needs of planned
(2) UPDATING CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRECISION
ness of the pilot program for— major facilities;
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE NSF AD-
(i) supporting research directorates and divi- (D) reflects anticipated technology trends;
VANCED TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.—Sec- (E) informs users and potential partners about
sions in balancing investments in research
tion 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Tech- future facilities and services;
grants and funding for the initial operation and
nology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is amended (F) addresses the needs of groups historically
maintenance of major facilities;
in subsection (e)(3)— underrepresented in STEM and geographic re-
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ (ii) incentivizing the development of new
world-class facilities; gions with low availability and high demand for
after the semicolon; advanced computing resources;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- (iii) facilitating interagency and international
(G) considers how Foundation-supported ad-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and partnerships;
vanced computing capabilities can be leveraged
(C) by adding at the end the following: (iv) funding core elements of multi-discipli-
for activities through the Directorate for Science
‘‘(E) applications that incorporate distance nary facilities; and
and Engineering Solutions; and
learning tools and approaches.’’. (v) supporting facility divestment costs; and (H) provides an update to Congress about the
(3) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than 18 months (B) if deemed effective, a plan for permanent level of funding necessary to fully meet com-
after the date of enactment of this Act, the implementation of the pilot program. putational resource needs for the research com-
Comptroller General of the United States shall (b) REVIEWS.—The Director shall periodically munity.
provide— carry out reviews within each of the directorates (4) SECURING AMERICAN RESEARCH FROM CYBER
(A) a technology assessment of precision agri- and divisions to assess the cost and benefits of THEFT.—
culture technologies, such as the existing use extending the operations of research facilities (A) NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECH-
of— that have exceeded their planned operational NOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE.—
(i) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency identi- lifespan. Section 101(a)(1) of the High-Performance Com-
fication, and related technologies that can mon- (c) HELIUM CONSERVATION.— puting Act of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5511) is amended—
itor soil properties, irrigation conditions, and (1) MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION SUP- (i) by moving the margins of subparagraphs
plant physiology; PORT.— (D) and (J) through (O) two ems to the left;
(ii) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency identi- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall support, (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (J)
fication, and related technologies that can mon- through the Major Research Instrumentation through (O) as subparagraphs (K) through (P),
itor livestock activity and health; program, proposal requests that include the pur- respectively; and
chase, installation, operation, and maintenance (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the
(iii) network connectivity and wireless com-
of equipment and instrumentation to reduce following:
munications that can securely support digital ‘‘(J) provide for improving the security, reli-
agriculture technologies in rural and remote consumption of helium.
(B) COST SHARING.—The Director may waive ability, and resiliency of computing and net-
areas; working systems used by institutions of higher
(iv) aerial imagery generated by satellites or the cost-sharing requirement for helium con-
servation measures for non-Ph.D.-granting in- education and other nonprofit research institu-
unmanned aerial vehicles; tions for the processing, storage and trans-
(v) ground-based robotics; stitutions of higher education and Ph.D.-grant-
ing institutions of higher education that are not mission of sensitive federally funded research
(vi) control systems design and connectivity, and associated data;’’.
such as smart irrigation control systems; ranked among the top 100 institutions receiving
(B) COMPUTING ENCLAVE PILOT PROGRAM.—
(vii) Global Positioning System-based applica- Federal research and development funding, as (i) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in consultation
tions; and documented by the National Center for Science with the Director of the National Institute of
(viii) data management software and ad- and Engineering Statistics. Standards and Technology and the Secretary of
vanced analytics that can assist decision mak- (2) ANNUAL REPORT.—No later than 1 year Energy, shall establish a pilot program to award
ing and improve agricultural outcomes; and after the date of enactment of this Act and an- grants to ensure the security of federally-sup-
(B) a review of Federal programs that provide nually for the subsequent two years, the Direc- ported research data and to assist regional insti-
support for precision agriculture research, de- tor shall submit an annual report to Congress tutions of higher education and their research-
velopment, adoption, education, or training, in on the use of funding awarded by the Founda- ers in compliance with regulations regarding the
existence on the date of enactment of this Act. tion for the purchase and conservation of he- safeguarding of sensitive information and other
(x) ASTRONOMY AND SATELLITE CONSTELLA- lium. The report should include— relevant regulations and Federal guidelines.
TIONS.—The Director shall support research into (A) the volume and price of helium purchased; (ii) STRUCTURE.—In carrying out the pilot
and the design, development, and testing of (B) changes in pricing and availability of he- program established pursuant to clause (i), the
mitigation measures to address the impact of lium; and Director shall select three institutions of higher
satellite constellations on Foundation scientific (C) any supply disruptions impacting a sub- education from among institutions classified
programs by— stantial number of institutions. under the Indiana University Center for Post-
(1) awarding grants on a competitive basis to (d) ADVANCED COMPUTING.— secondary Research Carnegie Classification as a
support investigations into the impacts of sat- (1) COMPUTING NEEDS.—To gather information doctorate-granting university with a very high
ellite constellations on ground-based optical, in- about the computational needs of Foundation- level of research activity, and with a history of

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frared, and radio astronomy, including through funded projects, the Director shall require grant working with secure information for the devel-
existing programs such Spectrum and Wireless proposals submitted to the Foundation, as ap- opment, installation, maintenance, or
Innovation enabled by Future Technologies propriate, to include estimates of computational sustainment of secure computing enclaves.
(SWIFT) and the Spectrum Innovation Initia- resource needs for projects that require use of (iii) REGIONALIZATION.—
tive; advanced computing. The Director shall encour- (I) IN GENERAL.—In selecting universities pur-
(2) supporting research on satellite impacts age and provide access to tools that facilitate suant to clause (ii), the Director shall give pref-
and benefits and mitigation strategies to be car- the inclusion of these measures, including those erence to institutions of higher education with

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the capability of serving other regional univer- gations for protecting confidential information uptake, application, and scaling, prototype de-
sities. delineated in the Confidential Information Pro- velopment, entrepreneurial education, devel-
(II) GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSAL.—The enclaves tection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2018 oping tech-to-market strategies, and partner-
should be geographically dispersed to better and the Privacy Act of 1974. ships that connect research products to busi-
meet the needs of regional interests. (5) TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY STANDARDS.— nesses, accelerators, and incubators and encour-
(iv) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The Director shall In carrying out this subsection, the Director age the formation and growth of new compa-
work with institutions of higher education se- shall— nies;
lected pursuant to clause (ii) to— (A) consider application and use of systems (3) develop and expand sustainable and mutu-
(I) develop an approved design blueprint for and technologies that incorporate protection ally-beneficial use-inspired and translational re-
compliance with Federal data protection proto- measures to reasonably ensure confidential data search and development partnerships and col-
cols; and statistical products are protected in accord- laborations among institutions of higher edu-
(II) develop a comprehensive and confidential ance with obligations under chapter 35 of title cation, including minority serving institutions
list, or a bill of materials, of each binary compo- 44, United States Code, subchapter III, section and emerging research institutions, non-profit
nent of the software, firmware, or product that 3561 et. seq, including systems and technologies organizations, labor organizations, businesses
is required to deploy additional secure com- that ensure raw data and other sensitive inputs and other for-profit entities, Federal or State
puting enclaves; are not accessible to recipients of statistical out- agencies, community organizations, other Foun-
(III) develop templates for all policies and pro- puts from the National Secure Data Service dation directorates, national labs, field stations
cedures required to operate the secure com- demonstration project; and and marine laboratories, international entities
puting enclave in a research setting; (B) to the extent feasible, consider applying as appropriate, binational research and develop-
(IV) develop a system security plan template; privacy-enhancing technologies to approved ment foundations and funds, excluding foreign
and projects when appropriate, or take appropriate entities of concern, and other organizations;
(V) develop a process for managing a plan of measures to minimize re-identification risks con- (4) build capacity for use-inspired and
action and milestones for the secure computing sistent with any applicable guidance or regula- translational research at institutions of higher
enclave. tions issued under chapter 35 of title 44, United education, including necessary administrative
(v) DURATION.—Subject to other availability States Code, subchapter III, section 3561 et seq. support;
of appropriations, the pilot program established (6) TRANSPARENCY.—The National Secure (5) expand opportunities for researchers to
pursuant to clause (i) shall operate for not less Data Service established under paragraph (2) contribute to use-inspired and translational re-
than 3 years. shall maintain a public website with up-to-date search including through support for workshops
(vi) REPORT.— information on supported projects. and conferences, targeted incentives and train-
(I) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall report to (7) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the ing, and multidisciplinary research centers;
Congress not later than 6 months after the com- date of enactment of this Act, the National Se- (6) support the education, mentoring, and
pletion of the pilot program under clause (i). cure Data Service demonstration project estab- training of undergraduate students, graduate
(II) CONTENTS.—The report required under lished under paragraph (2) shall submit a report students, and postdoctoral researchers in use-in-
subclause (I) shall include— to Congress that includes— spired and translational approaches to research
(aa) an assessment of the pilot program under (A) a description of policies for protecting and entrepreneurship in key focus areas identi-
clause (i), including an assessment of the secu- data, consistent with applicable Federal law; fied under subsection (g) through scholarships,
rity benefits provided by such secure computing (B) a comprehensive description of all com- fellowships, and traineeships;
enclaves; pleted or active data linkage activities and (7) support translational research infrastruc-
(bb) recommendations related to the value of projects; ture, including platforms and testbeds, data
expanding the network of secure computing en- (C) an assessment of the effectiveness of the management and software tools, and networks
claves; and demonstration project for mitigating risks and and communication platforms for interactive
(cc) recommendations on the efficacy of the removing barriers to a sustained implementation and collective learning and information sharing;
use of secure computing enclaves by other Fed- of the National Secure Data Service as rec- (8) identify social, behavioral, and economic
eral agencies in a broader effort to expand secu- ommended by the Commission on Evidence- drivers and consequences of technological inno-
rity of Federal research. Based Policymaking; and vations; and
(vii) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (D) if deemed effective by the Director, a plan (9) ensure the programmatic work of the Di-
There is authorized to be appropriated to the for scaling up the demonstration project to fa- rectorate and Foundation incorporates a worker
Director, $38,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 cilitate data access for evidence building while perspective through participation by labor orga-
through 2024, to carry out the activities outlined ensuring transparency and privacy. nizations and workforce training organizations.
in this section. (8) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (d) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.—
(e) NATIONAL SECURE DATA SERVICE.— There are authorized to be appropriated to the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall appoint
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in consultation Director to carry out this subsection $9,000,000 an Assistant Director responsible for the man-
with the Chief Statistician of the United States, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. agement of the Directorate established under
shall establish a demonstration project to de- SEC. 10308. DIRECTORATE FOR SCIENCE AND EN-
this section.
velop, refine and test models to inform the full GINEERING SOLUTIONS. (2) TERM LIMIT.—The Assistant Director ap-
implementation of the Commission on Evidence- pointed under paragraph (1) shall serve a term
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to the avail-
Based Policymaking recommendation for a gov- lasting no longer than 4 years.
ability of appropriated funds, there is estab-
(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Assistant Director
ernment-wide data linkage and access infra- lished within the Foundation the Directorate for
shall be an individual, who by reason of profes-
structure for statistical activities conducted for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance
sional background and experience, is specially
statistical purposes, as defined in chapter 35 of research and development solutions to address
qualified to—
title 44, United States Code. societal and national challenges for the benefit (A) advise the Director on all matters per-
(2) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than one year of all Americans. taining to use-inspired and translational re-
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Di- (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Directorate search, development, and commercialization at
rector shall establish a National Secure Data established under subsection (a) is to support the Foundation, including partnership with the
Service demonstration project. The National Se- use-inspired research, accelerate the translation private sector and other users of Foundation
cure Data Service demonstration project shall of Foundation-supported fundamental research funded research; and
be— and to advance technologies, facilitate commer- (B) develop and implement the necessary poli-
(A) aligned with the principles, best practices, cialization and use of federally funded research, cies and procedures to promote a culture of use-
and priority actions recommended by the Advi- and expand the pipeline of United States stu- inspired and translational research within the
sory Committee on Data for Evidence Building, dents and researchers in areas of societal and Directorate and across the Foundation and
to the extent feasible; and national importance. carry out the responsibilities under paragraph
(B) operated directly by or via a contract that (c) ACTIVITIES.—The Director shall achieve (4).
is managed by the National Center for Science the purposes described in subsection (b) by (4) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The responsibilities of
and Engineering Statistics. awarding financial assistance through the Di- the Assistant Director shall include—
(3) DATA.—In carrying out this subsection, rectorate to— (A) advising the Director on all matters per-
the Director shall engage with Federal and (1) support transformational advances in use- taining to use-inspired and translational re-
State agencies to collect, acquire, analyze, re- inspired and translational research through di- search and development activities at the Foun-
port, and disseminate statistical data in the verse funding mechanisms and models, includ- dation, including effective practices for conver-
United States and other nations to support gov- ing convergence accelerators; gence research;
ernment-wide evidence-building activities con- (2) translate research into science and engi- (B) identifying opportunities for and facili-
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Based Policymaking Act of 2018. oping innovative approaches to connect re- appropriate, on use-inspired and translational
(4) PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROTEC- search with societal outcomes, developing ap- research, development, commercialization, and
TIONS.—If the Director issues a management proaches to technology transfer that do not rely societal application activities—
contract under paragraph (2), the awardee shall only on traditional market and commercializa- (i) among the offices, directorates, and divi-
be designated as an ‘‘agent’’ under chapter 35 of tion tools, education and training for students sions within the Foundation; and
title 44, United States Code, subchapter III, sec- and researchers on engaging with end users and (ii) between the Foundation and stakeholders
tion 3561 et seq., with all requirements and obli- the public, partnerships that facilitate research in academia, the private sector, including non-

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February 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H403
profit entities, labor organizations, Federal or (B) conduct research involving a key tech- Institute or any other similar effort at another
State agencies, and international entities, as ap- nology to solve challenges with social, economic, Federal agency.
propriate; health, scientific, and national security implica- (7) COLLABORATION.—In making awards
(C) ensuring that the activities carried out tions; under this section, the Director may collaborate
under this section are not duplicative of activi- (C) further the development, adoption, and with Federal departments and agencies whose
ties supported by other parts of the Foundation commercialization of innovations in key tech- missions contribute to or are affected by the
or other relevant Federal agencies; nology focus areas, including through partner- technology focus area of the institute.
(D) approving all new programs within the ship with other Federal agencies and Federal (i) PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Directorate; laboratories, industry, including startup compa- GRANTS.—Section 602 of the American Innova-
(E) developing and testing diverse merit-re- nies, labor organizations, civil society organiza- tion and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–9)
view models and mechanisms for selecting and tions, and State, territorial, local, and Tribal is amended—
providing awards for use-inspired and governments; (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as sub-
translational research and development at dif- (D) develop and manage multi-user research section (f); and
ferent scales, from individual investigator testbeds and instrumentation for key tech- (2) by inserting after subsection (d), the fol-
awards to large multi-institution collaborations; nologies; lowing:
(F) assessing the success of programs; (E) develop and manage an accessible reposi- ‘‘(e) PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
(G) administering awards to achieve the pur- tory, as appropriate, for research data and com- GRANTS.—
poses described in subsection (b); and putational models relevant to the relevant key ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Under the program estab-
(H) performing other such duties pertaining to technology field, consistent with applicable pri- lished in section 508 of the America COMPETES
the purposes in subsection (b) as are required by vacy and intellectual property laws; Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–2)
the Director. (F) convene national workshops for research- and the activities authorized under this section,
(5) RELATIONSHIP TO THE DIRECTOR.—The As- ers and other stakeholders in that technology the Director shall award grants to eligible enti-
sistant Director shall report to the Director. area; ties for planning and capacity building at insti-
(6) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS.—No (G) establish traineeship programs for grad- tutions of higher education.
other directorate within the Foundation shall uate students who pursue research related to ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY DEFINED.—In this sub-
report to the Assistant Director. the technology leading to a masters or doctorate section, the term ‘eligible entity’ means an insti-
(e) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— degree by providing funding and other assist- tution of higher education (or a consortium of
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Fed- such institutions) that, according to the data
ance, and by providing graduate students op-
eral Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) the published by the National Center for Science
portunities for research experiences in govern-
Director shall establish an advisory committee to and Engineering Statistics, is not, on average,
ment or industry related to the students’ studies
assess, and make recommendations regarding, among the top 100 institutions in Federal R&D
in that technology area;
the activities carried out under this section. (H) engage in outreach and engagement to expenditures during the 3 year period prior to
(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The advisory committee the year of the award.
broaden participation in technology research
members shall— ‘‘(3) USE OF FUNDS.—In addition to activities
and education; and
(A) be individuals with relevant experience or listed under subsection (c), an eligible entity re-
(I) support such other activities that the Di-
expertise, including individuals from industry ceiving a grant under this subsection may use
rector determines appropriate.
and national labs, educators, academic subject funds to—
(3) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making awards
matter experts, including individuals with ‘‘(A) ensure the availability of staff, including
under this section, the Director may consider
knowledge of the technical and social dimen- technology transfer professionals, entrepreneurs
the extent to which the activities proposed—
sions of science and technology, technology (A) have the potential to create an innovation in residence, and other mentors as required to
transfer experts, labor organizations, and rep- ecosystem, or enhance existing ecosystems, to accomplish the purpose of this subsection;
resentatives of civil society, community organi- translate Technology Research Institute re- ‘‘(B) revise institution policies, including poli-
zations, and other nongovernmental organiza- search into applications and products, as appro- cies related to intellectual property and faculty
tions; and priate to the topic of each Institute; entrepreneurship, and taking other necessary
(B) consist of at least 10 members broadly rep- (B) support transdisciplinary research and de- steps to implement relevant best practices for
resentative of stakeholders, including no less velopment across multiple institutions of higher academic technology transfer;
than 3 members from the private sector, none of education and organizations; ‘‘(C) develop new local and regional partner-
whom shall be an employee of the Federal Gov- (C) support transdisciplinary education ac- ships among institutions of higher education
ernment. tivities, including curriculum development, re- and between institutions of higher education
(3) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Committee shall be and private sector entities and other relevant or-
search experiences, and faculty professional de-
responsible for— ganizations with the purpose of building net-
velopment across undergraduate, graduate, and
(A) reviewing and evaluating activities carried works, expertise, and other capacity to identify
professional academic programs;
out under this section; and promising research that may have potential
(D) involve partnerships with multiple types
(B) assessing the success of the Directorate in
of institutions, including emerging research in- market value and enable researchers to pursue
and proposing new strategies for fulfilling the
stitutions, historically Black colleges and uni- further development and transfer of their ideas
purposes in subsection (b).
versities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and mi- into possible commercial or other use;
(f) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—The Convergence
nority serving institutions, and with other Fed- ‘‘(D) develop seminars, courses, and other
Accelerator, the Growing Convergence Research
eral agencies, Federal laboratories, industry, educational opportunities for students, post-
Big Idea, and any other program, at the discre-
State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments, doctoral researchers, faculty, and other relevant
tion of the Director, may be managed by the Di-
labor organizations, civil society organizations, staff at institutions of higher education to in-
rectorate.
and other entities that may use or be affected by crease awareness and understanding of entre-
(g) FOCUS AREAS.—In consultation with the
the technology; and preneurship, patenting, business planning, and
Assistant Director, the Board, and other Federal
(E) include a component that addresses the other areas relevant to technology transfer, and
agencies and taking into account advice under
ethical, societal, safety, and security implica- connect students and researchers to relevant re-
subsection (e), the Director shall identify, and
tions relevant to the application of the tech- sources, including mentors in the private sector;
regularly update, up to 5 focus areas to guide
nology. and
activities under this section. In selecting such
(4) DURATION.— ‘‘(E) create and fund competitions to allow
focus areas, the Director shall consider the fol-
(A) INITIAL PERIOD.—An award under this entrepreneurial students and faculty to illus-
lowing societal challenges:
section shall be for an initial period of 5 years. trate the commercialization potential of their
(1) Climate change and environmental sus-
(B) RENEWAL.—An established Technology In- ideas.
tainability.
(2) Global competitiveness and domestic job stitute may apply for, and the Director may ‘‘(4) MINIMUM DURATION AND SIZE OF
grant, extended funding for periods of 5 years AWARD.—Grants awarded under this subsection
creation in critical technologies.
(3) Cybersecurity. on a merit-reviewed basis. shall be at least 3 years in duration and $500,000
(4) National security. (5) APPLICATION.—An institution of higher in total amount.
(5) STEM education and workforce. education or consortia thereof seeking financial ‘‘(5) APPLICATION.—An eligible entity seeking
(6) Social and economic inequality. assistance under this section shall submit to the funding under this subsection shall submit an
(h) TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTES.— Director an application at such time, in such application to the Director of the Foundation at
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director may award manner, and containing such information as the such time, in such manner, and containing such
grants and cooperative agreements to institu- Director may require. information and assurances as such Director
tions of higher education, or consortia thereof, (6) COMPETITIVE, MERIT-REVIEW.—In making may require. The application shall include, at a
for the planning, establishment, and support of awards under the section, the Director shall— minimum, a description of how the eligible enti-

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Technology Research Institutes in key tech- (A) use a competitive, merit review process ty submitting an application plans to sustain
nology areas, as determined by the Director. that includes peer review by a diverse group of the proposed activities beyond the duration of
(2) USES OF FUNDS.—Funds awarded under individuals with relevant expertise from both the grant.
this section may be used by a Technology Re- the private and public sectors; and ‘‘(6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
search Institute to— (B) ensure the focus areas of the Institute do From within funds authorized for the Direc-
(A) conduct fundamental research to advance not substantially and unnecessarily duplicate torate for Science and Engineering Solutions,
innovation in a key technology; the efforts of any other Technology Research there are authorized to carry out the activities

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under this subsection $40 million for each of fis- (l) AUTHORITIES.—In addition to existing au- closed meeting, for at least 3 years after such
cal years 2022 through 2026.’’. thorities available to the Foundation, the Direc- meeting.’’.
(j) ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWSHIPS.— tor may exercise the following authorities in (c) SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDICATORS RE-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award fel- carrying out the activities under this section: PORT SUBMISSION.—Section 4(j)(1) of the Na-
lowships to Ph.D.-trained scientists and engi- (1) AWARDS.—In carrying out this section, the tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C.
neers to help develop leaders capable of matur- Director may provide awards in the form of 1863(j)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘January 15’’
ing promising ideas and technologies from lab to grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, cash and inserting ‘‘March 15’’.
market and forge connections between academic prizes, and other transactions. (d) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—All laborers and
research and government, industry, and fi- (2) APPOINTMENTS.—The Director shall have mechanics employed by contractors or sub-
nance. the authority to make appointments of sci- contractors in the performance of construction,
(2) APPLICATIONS.—An applicant for a fellow- entific, engineering, and professional personnel alteration or repair work assisted in whole or in
ship under this subsection shall submit to the for carrying out research and development func- part under this title shall be paid wages at rates
Director an application at such time, in such tions which require the services of specially not less than those prevailing on projects of a
manner, and containing such information as the qualified personnel relating to the focus areas similar character in the locality as determined
Director may require. At a minimum, the Direc- identified under subsection (g) and such other by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with
tor shall require that applicants— areas of national research priorities as the Di- subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United
(A) have completed a doctoral degree in a rector may determine. States Code. With respect to the labor standards
STEM field no more than 5 years prior to the (m) ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND SOCIETAL CONSIDER- specified in this section, the Secretary of Labor
date of the application; and ATIONS.—The Director shall establish policies re- shall have the authority and functions set forth
(B) have included in the application a letter garding engagement with experts in the social in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64
of support from the intended host institution dimensions of science and technology and set up Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of
that describes how the fellow will be embedded formal avenues for public input, as appropriate, title 40, United States Code.
in that institution’s research environment. to ensure that ethical, legal, and societal con-
(3) OUTREACH.—The Director shall conduct TITLE IV—BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND
siderations are explicitly integrated into the pri- DEVELOPMENT
program outreach to recruit fellowship appli-
orities for the Directorate, including the selec- SEC. 10401. FINDINGS.
cants—
(A) from diverse research institutions; tion of focus areas under subsection (g), the
The Congress makes the following findings:
(B) from all regions of the country; and award-making process, and throughout all (1) Cellular and molecular processes may be
(C) from groups historically underrepresented stages of supported projects. used, mimicked, or redesigned to develop new
in STEM fields; (n) REPORTS AND ROADMAPS.— products, processes, and systems that improve
(4) The Director may enter into an agreement (1) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Director shall pro- societal well-being, strengthen national secu-
with a third-party entity to administer the fel- vide to the relevant authorizing and appropria- rity, and contribute to the economy.
lowships, subject to the provisions of this sub- tions committees of Congress an annual report (2) Engineering biology relies on a workforce
section. describing projects supported by the Directorate with a diverse and unique set of skills combining
(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— during the previous year. the biological, physical, chemical, and informa-
There is authorized to be appropriated to the (2) ROADMAP.—Not later than 1 year after the tion sciences and engineering.
Director $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall (3) Long-term research and development is
through 2026, to carry out the activities outlined provide to the relevant authorizing and appro- necessary to create breakthroughs in engineer-
in this subsection. priations committees of Congress a roadmap de- ing biology. Such research and development re-
(k) LOW-INCOME SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.— scribing the strategic vision that the Directorate quires government investment as many of the
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award will use to guide investment decisions over the benefits are too distant or uncertain for indus-
scholarships to low-income individuals to enable following 3 years. try to support alone.
such individuals to pursue associate, under- (o) EVALUATION.— (4) Research is necessary to inform evidence-
graduate, or graduate level degrees in mathe- (1) IN GENERAL.—After the Directorate has based governance of engineering biology and to
matics, engineering, or computer science. been in operation for 6 years, the National support the growth of the engineering biology
(2) ELIGIBILITY.— Science Board shall evaluate how well the Di-
(A) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a industry.
rectorate is achieving the purposes identified in (5) The Federal Government has an obligation
scholarship under this section, an individual— subsection (b), including an assessment of the
(i) must be a citizen of the United States, a to ensure that ethical, legal, environmental,
impact of Directorate activities on the Founda- safety, security, and societal implications of its
national of the United States (as defined in sec- tion’s primary science mission.
tion 1101(a) of title 8), an alien admitted as a science and technology research and investment
(2) INCLUSIONS.—The evaluation shall in- follows policies of responsible innovation and
refugee under section 1157 of title 8, or an alien clude—
lawfully admitted to the United States for per- fosters public transparency.
(A) a recommendation on whether the Direc- (6) The Federal Government can play an im-
manent residence; torate should be continued or terminated; and
(ii) shall prepare and submit to the Director portant role by facilitating the development of
(B) a description of lessons learned from oper- tools and technologies to further advance engi-
an application at such time, in such manner,
ation of the Directorate. neering biology, including user facilities, by fa-
and containing such information as the Director
(3) AVAILABILITY.—On completion of the eval- cilitating public-private partnerships, by sup-
may require; and
uation, the evaluation shall be made available porting risk research, and by facilitating the
(iii) shall certify to the Director that the indi-
to Congress and the public. commercial application in the United States of
vidual intends to use amounts received under
the scholarship to enroll or continue enrollment SEC. 10309. ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS. research funded by the Federal Government.
at an institution of higher education (as defined (a) SUPPORTING VETERANS IN STEM CA- (7) The United States led the development of
in section 1001(a) of title 20) in order to pursue REERS.—Section 3(c) of the Supporting Veterans the science and engineering techniques that cre-
an associate, undergraduate, or graduate level in STEM Careers Act is amended by striking ated the field of engineering biology, but due to
degree in mathematics, engineering, computer ‘‘annual’’ and inserting ‘‘biennial’’. increasing international competition, the United
science, or other technology and science pro- (b) SUNSHINE ACT COMPLIANCE.—Section 15 of States is at risk of losing its competitive advan-
grams designated by the Director. the National Science Foundation Authorization tage if it does not strategically invest the nec-
(B) ABILITY.—Awards of scholarships under Act of 2002 is amended— essary resources.
this section shall be made by the Director solely (1) so that paragraph (3) reads as follows: (8) A National Engineering Biology Initiative
on the basis of the ability of the applicant, ex- ‘‘(3) COMPLIANCE REVIEW.—The Inspector can serve to establish new research directions
cept that in any case in which 2 or more appli- General of the Foundation shall conduct a re- and technology goals, improve interagency co-
cants for scholarships are deemed by the Direc- view of the compliance by the Board with the ordination and planning processes, drive tech-
tor to be possessed of substantially equal ability, requirements described in paragraph (2) as nec- nology transfer to the private sector, and help
and there are not sufficient scholarships avail- essary based on a triennial risk assessment. Any ensure optimal returns on the Federal invest-
able to grant one to each of such applicants, the review deemed necessary shall examine the pro- ment.
available scholarship or scholarships shall be posed and actual content of closed meetings and SEC. 10402. DEFINITIONS.
awarded to the applicants in a manner that will determine whether the closure of the meetings In this title:
tend to result in a geographically wide distribu- was consistent with section 552b of title 5, (1) BIOMANUFACTURING.—The term ‘‘biomanu-
tion throughout the United States of recipients’ United States Code.’’; and facturing’’ means the utilization of biological
places of permanent residence. (2) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) and in- systems to develop new and advance existing
(3) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AND RENEWAL.—The serting the following: products, tools, and processes at commercial
amount of a scholarship awarded under this ‘‘(4) MATERIALS RELATING TO CLOSED POR- scale.

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section shall be determined by the Director. The TIONS OF MEETING.—To facilitate the risk assess- (2) ENGINEERING BIOLOGY.—The term ‘‘engi-
Director may renew scholarships for up to 5 ment required under paragraph (3) of this sub- neering biology’’ means the application of engi-
years. section, and any subsequent review conducted neering design principles and practices to bio-
(4) AUTHORIZATION.—Of amounts authorized by the Inspector General, the Office of the Na- logical systems, including molecular and cellular
for the Directorate for Science and Engineering tional Science Board shall maintain the General systems, to advance fundamental understanding
Solutions, $100,000,000 shall be authorized for Counsel’s certificate, the presiding officer’s of complex natural systems and to enable novel
this program. statement, and a transcript or recording of any or optimize functions and capabilities.

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February 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H405
(3) INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Initiative’’ means tools, that can accelerate research and innova- and Federally-funded researchers at institutions
the National Engineering Biology Research and tion using such databases; and of higher education about potential safety and
Development Initiative established under section (D) an inventory and assessment of all Fed- security implications of engineering biology re-
10403. eral government omics databases to identify op- search, as appropriate;
(4) OMICS.—The term ‘‘omics’’ refers to the portunities to improve the utility of such data- (3) ensuring that input from Federal and non-
collective technologies used to explore the roles, bases, as appropriate and in a manner that does Federal experts on the ethical, legal, environ-
relationships, and actions of the various types not compromise national security or the privacy mental, safety, security, and other appropriate
of molecules that make up the cells and systems and security of information within such data- societal issues related to engineering biology is
of an organism and the systems level analysis of bases, and inform investment in such databases integrated into the Initiative;
their functions. as critical infrastructure for the engineering bi- (4) ensuring, through the agencies and de-
SEC. 10403. NATIONAL ENGINEERING BIOLOGY ology research enterprise; partments that participate in the Initiative, that
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INI- (3) sustained support for the development, op- public input and outreach are integrated into
TIATIVE. timization, and validation of novel tools and the Initiative by the convening of regular and
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President, acting technologies to enable the dynamic study of mo- ongoing public discussions through mechanisms
through the Office of Science and Technology lecular processes in situ, including through— such as workshops, consensus conferences, and
Policy, shall implement a National Engineering (A) research conducted at Federal labora- educational events, as appropriate; and
Biology Research and Development Initiative to tories; (5) complying with all applicable provisions of
advance societal well-being, national security, (B) grants to fund the work of investigators at Federal law.
sustainability, and economic productivity and institutions of higher education and other non- SEC. 10404. INITIATIVE COORDINATION.
competitiveness through— profit research institutions; (a) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—The President,
(1) advancing areas of research at the inter- (C) incentivized development of retooled in- acting through the Office of Science and Tech-
section of the biological, physical, chemical, dustrial sites across the country that foster a nology Policy, shall designate an interagency
data, and computational and information pivot to modernized engineering biology initia- committee to coordinate activities of the Initia-
sciences and engineering to accelerate scientific tives; and tive as appropriate, which shall be co-chaired
understanding and technological innovation in (D) awards under the Small Business Innova- by the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
engineering biology; tion Research Program and the Small Business The Director of the Office of Science and Tech-
(2) advancing areas of biomanufacturing re- Technology Transfer Program, as described in nology Policy shall select an additional co-
search to optimize, standardize, scale, and de- section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. chairperson from among the members of the
liver new products and solutions; 638); Interagency Committee. The Interagency Com-
(3) supporting social and behavioral sciences (4) support for education and training of un- mittee shall oversee the planning, management,
and economics research that advances the field dergraduate and graduate students in engineer- and coordination of the Initiative. The Inter-
of engineering biology and contributes to the de- ing biology, biomanufacturing, bioprocess engi- agency Committee shall—
velopment and public understanding of new neering, and computational science applied to (1) provide for interagency coordination of
products, processes, and technologies; engineering biology and in the related ethical, Federal engineering biology research, develop-
(4) improving the understanding of engineer- legal, environmental, safety, security, and other ment, and other activities undertaken pursuant
ing biology of the scientific and lay public and societal domains; to the Initiative;
supporting greater evidence-based public dis- (5) support for biomanufacturing testbeds, in- (2) establish and periodically update goals
course about its benefits and risks; cluding by repurposing existing facilities such
(5) supporting research relating to the risks and priorities for the Initiative;
as those in paragraph 3(C), that would enable (3) develop, not later than 12 months after the
and benefits of engineering biology, including scale up of laboratory engineering biology re- date of the enactment of this Act, and update
under subsection (d); search;
(6) supporting the development of novel tools every 5 years thereafter, a strategic plan sub-
(6) activities to develop robust mechanisms for mitted to the Committee on Science, Space, and
and technologies to accelerate scientific under- documenting and quantifying the outputs and
standing and technological innovation in engi- Technology, the Committee on Agriculture, and
economic benefits of engineering biology; and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
neering biology; (7) activities to accelerate the translation and
(7) expanding the number of researchers, edu- House of Representatives and the Committee on
commercialization of new products, processes, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the
cators, and students and a retooled workforce and technologies by—
with engineering biology training, including Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For-
(A) identifying precompetitive research oppor- estry, and the Committee on Health, Education,
from traditionally underrepresented and under- tunities;
served populations; Labor, and Pensions of the Senate that—
(B) facilitating public-private partnerships in (A) guides the activities of the Initiative for
(8) accelerating the translation and commer-
engineering biology research and development, purposes of meeting the goals and priorities es-
cialization of engineering biology and biomanu-
including to address barriers to scaling up inno- tablished under (and updated pursuant to)
facturing research and development by the pri-
vations in engineering biology; paragraph (2); and
vate sector; and (C) connecting researchers, graduate students,
(9) improving the interagency planning and (B) describes—
and postdoctoral fellows with entrepreneurship (i) the Initiative’s support for long-term fund-
coordination of Federal Government activities
education and training opportunities; and ing for interdisciplinary engineering biology re-
related to engineering biology.
(D) supporting proof of concept activities and search and development;
(b) INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES.—The activities of
the formation of startup companies including (ii) the Initiative’s support for education and
the Initiative shall include—
(1) sustained support for engineering biology through programs such as the Small Business public outreach activities;
research and development through— Innovation Research Program and the Small (iii) the Initiative’s support for research and
(A) grants to fund the work of individual in- Business Technology Transfer Program. other activities on ethical, legal, environmental,
vestigators and teams of investigators, including (c) EXPANDING PARTICIPATION.—The Initiative safety, security, and other appropriate societal
interdisciplinary teams; shall include, to the maximum extent prac- issues related to engineering biology including—
(B) projects funded under joint solicitations ticable, outreach to primarily undergraduate (I) an applied biorisk management research
by a collaboration of no fewer than two agen- and minority-serving institutions about Initia- plan;
cies participating in the Initiative; and tive opportunities, and shall encourage the de- (II) recommendations for integrating security
(C) interdisciplinary research centers that are velopment of research collaborations between re- into biological data access and international
organized to investigate basic research ques- search-intensive universities and primarily un- reciprocity agreements;
tions, carry out technology development and dergraduate and minority-serving institutions. (III) recommendations for manufacturing re-
demonstration activities, and increase under- (d) ETHICAL, LEGAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, structuring to support engineering biology re-
standing of how to scale up engineering biology SECURITY, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES.—Initiative ac- search, development, and scaling-up initiatives;
processes, including biomanufacturing; tivities shall take into account ethical, legal, en- and
(2) sustained support for databases and re- vironmental, safety, security, and other appro- (IV) an evaluation of existing biosecurity gov-
lated tools, including— priate societal issues by— ernance policies, guidance, and directives for
(A) support for the establishment, curation, (1) supporting research, including in the so- the purposes of creating an adaptable, evidence-
and maintenance of curated genomics, cial sciences, and other activities addressing based framework to respond to emerging bio-
epigenomics, and other relevant omics data- ethical, legal, environmental, and other appro- security challenges created by advances in engi-
bases, including plant, animal, and microbial priate societal issues related to engineering biol- neering biology;
databases, that are available to researchers to ogy, including integrating research on such top- (iv) how the Initiative will contribute to mov-
carry out engineering biology research in a ics with the research and development in engi- ing results out of the laboratory and into appli-
manner that does not compromise national secu- neering biology, and encouraging the dissemina- cation for the benefit of society and United

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rity or the privacy or security of information tion of the results of such research, including States competitiveness; and
within such databases; through interdisciplinary engineering biology (v) how the Initiative will measure and track
(B) development of standards for such data- research centers described in subsection (b)(1); the contributions of engineering biology to
bases, including for curation, interoperability, (2) supporting research and other activities re- United States economic growth and other soci-
and protection of privacy and security; lated to the safety and security implications of etal indicators;
(C) support for the development of computa- engineering biology, including outreach to in- (4) develop a national genomic sequencing
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H406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 2, 2022
fully leverages plant, animal, and microbe bio- with each participating Federal department and ommendations with respect to, the ethical, legal,
diversity, as appropriate and in a manner that agency, as appropriate, shall develop and annu- environmental, safety, security, and other ap-
does not compromise economic competitiveness, ally update an estimate of the funds necessary propriate societal issues related to engineering
national security, or the privacy or security of to carry out the activities of the Initiative Co- biology research and development. The review
human genetic information, to enhance long- ordination Office and submit such estimate with shall include—
term innovation and competitiveness in engi- an agreed summary of contributions from each (1) an assessment of the current research on
neering biology in the United States; agency to Congress as part of the President’s such issues;
(5) develop a plan to utilize Federal programs, annual budget request to Congress. (2) a description of the research gaps relating
such as the Small Business Innovation Research (3) TERMINATION.—The Initiative Coordina- to such issues;
Program and the Small Business Technology tion Office established under this subsection (3) recommendations on how the Initiative can
Transfer Program as described in section 9 of shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after address the research needs identified pursuant
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), in sup- the date of the enactment of this Act. to paragraph (2); and
port of the activities described in section (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this (4) recommendations on how researchers en-
10403(b)(3); and section shall be construed to alter the policies, gaged in engineering biology can best incor-
(6) in carrying out this section, take into con- processes, or practices of individual Federal porate considerations of ethical, legal, environ-
sideration the recommendations of the advisory agencies in effect on the day before the date of mental, safety, security, and other societal
committee established under section 10405, the the enactment of this Act relating to the con- issues into the development of research pro-
results of the workshop convened under section duct of biomedical research and advanced devel- posals and the conduct of research.
10406, existing reports on related topics, and the (b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The agreement en-
opment, including the solicitation and review of
views of academic, State, industry, and other tered into under subsection (a) shall require the
extramural research proposals.
appropriate groups. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
SEC. 10405. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(b) QUINQUENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning with and Medicine to, not later than 2 years after the
fiscal year 2022 and ending in fiscal year 2028, (a) IN GENERAL.—The agency co-chair of the date of the enactment of this Act—
not later than 90 days after submission of the interagency committee established in section (1) submit to the Committee on Science, Space,
President’s annual budget request and every 10404 shall, in consultation with the Office of and Technology of the House of Representatives
fifth fiscal year thereafter, the Interagency Science and Technology Policy, designate or es- and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Committee shall prepare and submit to the Com- tablish an advisory committee on engineering bi- Transportation and the Committee on Agri-
mittee on Science, Space, and Technology and ology research and development (in this section culture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a
the Committee on Agriculture. House of Rep- referred to as the ‘‘advisory committee’’) to be report containing the findings and recommenda-
resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, composed of not fewer than 12 members, includ- tions of the review conducted under subsection
Science, and Transportation and the Committee ing representatives of research and academic in- (a); and
on Agriculure, Nutrition, and Forestry of the stitutions, industry, and nongovernmental enti- (2) make a copy of such report available on a
Senate a report that includes— ties, who are qualified to provide advice on the publicly accessible website.
(1) a summarized agency budget in support of Initiative. SEC. 10407. AGENCY ACTIVITIES.
the Initiative for the fiscal year to which such (b) ASSESSMENT.—The advisory committee (a) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—As part
budget request applies, for the following 2 fiscal shall assess— of the Initiative, the National Science Founda-
years, for the then current fiscal year, including (1) the current state of United States competi- tion shall—
a breakout of spending for each agency partici- tiveness in engineering biology, including the (1) support research in engineering biology
pating in the Program, and for the development scope and scale of United States investments in and biomanufacturing through individual
and acquisition of any research facilities and engineering biology research and development grants, collaborative grants, and through inter-
instrumentation; and in the international context; disciplinary research centers;
(2) an assessment of how Federal agencies are (2) current market barriers to commercializa- (2) support research on the environmental,
implementing the plan described in subsection tion of engineering biology products, processes, legal, ethical, and social implications of engi-
(a)(3), including— and tools in the United States; neering biology;
(A) a description of the amount and number (3) progress made in implementing the Initia- (3) provide support for research instrumenta-
of awards made under the Small Business Inno- tive; tion, equipment, and cyberinfrastructure for en-
vation Research Program and the Small Busi- (4) the need to revise the Initiative; gineering biology disciplines, including support
ness Technology Transfer Program (as described (5) the balance of activities and funding for research, development, optimization and val-
in section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. across the Initiative; idation of novel technologies to enable the dy-
638)) in support of the Initiative; (6) whether the strategic plan developed or namic study of molecular processes in situ;
(B) a description of the amount and number updated by the interagency committee estab- (4) support curriculum development and re-
of projects funded under joint solicitations by a lished under section 10404 is helping to maintain search experiences for secondary, under-
collaboration of no fewer than 2 agencies par- United States leadership in engineering biology; graduate, and graduate students in engineering
ticipating in the Initiative; and and biology and biomanufacturing, including
(C) a description of the effect of the newly (7) whether ethical, legal, environmental, through support for graduate fellowships and
funded projects by the Initiative. safety, security, and other appropriate societal traineeships in engineering biology; and
(c) INITIATIVE OFFICE.— issues are adequately addressed by the Initia- (5) award grants, on a competitive basis, to
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall establish tive. enable institutions to support graduate students
an Initiative Coordination Office, with a Direc- (c) REPORTS.—Beginning not later than 2 and postdoctoral fellows who perform some of
tor and full-time staff, which shall— years after the date of enactment of this Act, their engineering biology research in an indus-
(A) provide technical and administrative sup- and not less frequently than once every 5 years try setting.
port to the interagency committee and the advi- (b) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.—
thereafter, the advisory committee shall submit (1) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND
sory committee established under section 10405; to the President, the Committee on Science,
(B) serve as the point of contact on Federal TECHNOLOGY.—As part of the Initiative, the Di-
Space, and Technology and the Committee on rector of the National Institute of Standards
engineering biology activities for government or-
Agriculture of the House of Representatives, and Technology shall—
ganizations, academia, industry, professional
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (A) establish a bioscience research program to
societies, State governments, interested citizen
Transportation of the Senate, a report on— advance the development of standard reference
groups, and others to exchange technical and
(1) the findings of the advisory committee’s as- materials and measurements and to create new
programmatic information;
(C) oversee interagency coordination of the sessment under subsection (b); and data tools, techniques, and processes necessary
Initiative, including by encouraging and sup- (2) the advisory committee’s recommendations to advance engineering biology and biomanufac-
porting joint agency solicitation and selection of for ways to improve the Initiative. turing;
applications for funding of activities under the (d) APPLICATION OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COM- (B) provide access to user facilities with ad-
MITTEE ACT.—Section 14 of the Federal Advisory vanced or unique equipment, services, materials,
Initiative, as appropriate;
(D) conduct public outreach, including dis- Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to and other resources to industry, institutions of
semination of findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee. higher education, nonprofit organizations, and
the advisory committee established under section (e) TERMINATION.—The advisory committee es- government agencies to perform research and
10405, as appropriate; tablished under subsection (a) shall terminate testing; and
(E) serve as the coordinator of ethical, legal, on the date that is 10 years after the date of the (C) provide technical expertise to inform the
environmental, safety, security, and other ap- enactment of this Act. potential development of guidelines or safe-
propriate societal input; and SEC. 10406. EXTERNAL REVIEW OF ETHICAL, guards for new products, processes, and systems
(F) promote access to, and early application LEGAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, of engineering biology.

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of, the technologies, innovations, and expertise SECURITY, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES. (2) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AD-
derived from Initiative activities to agency mis- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months MINISTRATION.—As part of the initiative, the Ad-
sions and systems across the Federal Govern- after the date of enactment of this Act, the Di- ministrator of the National Oceanic and Atmos-
ment, and to United States industry, including rector of the National Science Foundation shall pheric Administration shall—
startup companies. seek to enter into an agreement with the Na- (A) conduct and support research in omics
(2) FUNDING.—The Director of the Office of tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and and associated bioinformatic sciences and de-
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February 2, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H407
stewardship, monitoring, management, assess- United States educates and trains more sci- lation of the United States. If the percentage of
ments and forecasts, consistent with the mission entists and engineers. female students and students from underrep-
of the agency; and (2) Research shows that women and minorities resented minority groups earning bachelor’s de-
(B) collaborate with other agencies to under- who are interested in STEM careers are dis- grees in STEM fields does not significantly in-
stand potential environmental threats and safe- proportionately lost at nearly every educational crease, the United States will face an acute
guards related to engineering biology. transition and at every career milestone. shortfall in the overall number of students who
(c) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.—As part of the (3) The National Center for Science and Engi- earn degrees in STEM fields just as United
Initiative, the Secretary of Energy shall— neering Statistics at the National Science Foun- States companies are increasingly seeking stu-
(1) conduct and support research, develop- dation collects, compiles, analyzes, and pub- dents with those skills. With this impending
ment, demonstration, and commercial applica- lishes data on the demographics of STEM de- shortfall, the United States will almost certainly
tion activities in engineering biology, including grees and STEM jobs in the United States. lose its competitive edge in the 21st century glob-
in the areas of synthetic biology, advanced (4) Women now earn nearly 37 percent of all al economy.
biofuel and bioproduct development, biobased STEM bachelor’s degrees, but major variations (10) According to a 2014 Association for
materials, and environmental remediation; persist among fields. In 2017, women earned Women in Science survey of over 4,000 scientists
(2) support the development, optimization and only 20 percent of all bachelor’s degrees award-
across the globe, 70 percent of whom were men,
validation of novel, scalable tools and tech- ed in engineering and 19 percent of bachelor’s
STEM researchers face significant challenges in
nologies to enable the dynamic study of molec- degrees awarded in computer sciences. Based on
work-life integration. Researchers in the United
ular processes in situ; Bureau of Labor Statistics data, jobs in com-
States were among the most likely to experience
(3) provide access to user facilities with ad- puting occupations are expected to account for
a conflict between work and their personal life
vanced or unique equipment, services, materials, nearly 60 percent of the projected annual
at least weekly. One-third of researchers sur-
and other resources, including secure access to growth of newly created STEM job openings
veyed said that ensuring good work-life integra-
high-performance computing, as appropriate, to from 2016 to 2026.
(5) In 2017, underrepresented minority groups tion has negatively impacted their careers, and,
industry, institutions of higher education, non- of researchers intending to leave their current
profit organizations, and government agencies comprised 39 percent of the college-age popu-
lation of the United States, but only 18 percent job within the next year, 9 percent indicated it
to perform research and testing; and was because they were unable to balance work
(4) strengthen collaboration between the Of- of students who earned bachelor’s degrees in
STEM fields. The Higher Education Research and life demands.
fice of Science and the Energy Efficiency and (11) Female students and students from under-
Renewable Energy Office to help transfer fun- Institute at the University of California, Los
Angeles, found that, while freshmen from represented minority groups at institutions of
damental research results to industry and accel- higher education who see few others ‘‘like them-
erate commercial applications. underrepresented minority groups express an in-
terest in pursuing a STEM undergraduate de- selves’’ among faculty and student populations
(d) NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE AD- often do not experience the social integration
MINISTRATION.—As part of the Initiative, the
gree at the same rate as all other freshmen, only
22.1 percent of Latino students, 18.4 percent of that is necessary for success in all disciplines,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration including STEM.
African-American students, and 18.8 percent of
shall— (12) One in five children in the United States
(1) conduct and support research in engineer- Native American students studying in STEM
fields complete their degree within 5 years, com- attend school in a rural community. The data
ing biology, including in synthetic biology, and shows that rural students are at a disadvantage
pared to approximately 33 percent of White stu-
related to Earth and space sciences, aero- with respect to STEM readiness. Among STEM-
dents and 42 percent of Asian students who
nautics, space technology, and space explo- interested students, 17 percent of students in
complete their degree within 5 years.
ration and experimentation, consistent with the (6) In some STEM fields, including the com- rural high schools and 18 percent of students in
priorities established in the National Academies’ puter sciences, women persist at about the same town-located high schools meet the ACT STEM
decadal surveys; and rate through doctorate degrees. In other STEM Benchmark, compared with 33 percent of stu-
(2) award grants, on a competitive basis, that fields, women persist through doctorate degrees dents in suburban high schools and 27 percent
enable institutions to support graduate students at a lower rate. In mathematics, women earn of students in urban high schools.
and postdoctoral fellows who perform some of just 26 percent of doctorate degrees compared (13) A substantial body of evidence establishes
their engineering biology research in an indus- with 42 percent of undergraduate degrees. Over- that most people hold implicit biases. Decades of
try setting. all, women earned 38 percent of STEM doctorate cognitive psychology research reveal that most
(e) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.—As part of degrees in 2016. The rate of minority students people carry prejudices of which they are un-
the Initiative, the Secretary of Agriculture shall earning STEM doctorate degrees in physics is 9 aware but that nonetheless play a large role in
support research and development in engineer- percent, compared with 15 percent for bachelor’s evaluations of people and their work. Uninten-
ing biology, including in synthetic biology and degree. Students from underrepresented minor- tional biases and outmoded institutional struc-
biomaterials, through the Agricultural Research ity groups accounted for only 11.5 percent of tures are hindering the access and advancement
Service, the National Institute of Food and Ag- STEM doctorate degrees awarded in 2016. of women, minorities, and other groups histori-
ricultural programs, and the Office of the Chief (7) The representation of women in STEM cally underrepresented in STEM.
Scientist. drops significantly from the doctorate degree (14) Workshops held to educate faculty about
(f) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.—As level to the faculty level. Overall, women hold unintentional biases have demonstrated success
part of the Initiative, the Environmental Protec- only 26 percent of all tenured and tenure-track in raising awareness of such biases.
tion Agency shall support research on how positions and 27 percent of full professor posi- (15) In 2012, the Office of Diversity and Equal
products, processes, and systems of engineering tions in STEM fields in our Nation’s universities Opportunity of the National Aeronautics and
biology will affect or can protect the environ- and 4-year colleges. Black and Hispanic faculty Space Administration (in this subtitle referred to
ment. together hold about 6.8 percent of all tenured as ‘‘NASA’’) completed a report that—
(g) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN and tenure-track positions and 7.5 percent of (A) is specifically designed to help NASA
SERVICES.—As part of the Initiative, the Sec- full professor positions. Many of the numbers in grant recipients identify why the dearth of
retary of Health and Human Services, as appro- the American Indian or Alaskan Native and Na- women in STEM fields continues and to ensure
priate and consistent with activities of the De- tive Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander cat- that it is not due to discrimination; and
partment of Health and Human Services in ef- egories for different faculty ranks were too small (B) provides guidance that is usable by all in-
fect on the day before the date of the enactment for the National Science Foundation to report stitutions of higher education receiving signifi-
of this Act, shall— publicly without potentially compromising con- cant Federal research funding on how to con-
(1) support research and development to ad- fidential information about the individuals duct meaningful self-evaluations of campus cul-
vance the understanding and application of en- being surveyed. ture and policies.
gineering biology for human health; (8) The representation of women is especially
(2) support relevant interdisciplinary research (16) The Federal Government provides 55 per-
low at our Nation’s top research universities.
and coordination; and cent of research funding at institutions of high-
Even in the biological sciences, in which women
(3) support activities necessary to facilitate er education and, through its grant-making
now earn more than 50 percent of the doctorates
oversight of relevant emerging biotechnologies. policies, has had significant influence on insti-
and passed the 25 percent level 37 years ago,
tution of higher education policies, including
SEC. 10408. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. women make up only 25 percent of the full pro-
fessors at the approximately 100 most research- policies related to institutional culture and
Nothing in this title shall be construed to re-
intensive universities in the United States. In structure.
quire public disclosure of information that is ex-
the physical sciences and mathematics, women SEC. 10502. PURPOSES.
empt from mandatory disclosure under section
552 of title 5, United States Code. make up only 11 percent of full professors, in The purposes of this subtitle are as follows:
computer sciences only 10 percent, and across (1) To ensure that Federal science agencies
TITLE V—BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN
engineering fields only 7 percent. The data sug- and institutions of higher education receiving
SCIENCE

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gest that approximately 6 percent of all tenure- Federal research and development funding are
Subtitle A—STEM Opportunities track STEM faculty members at the most re- fully engaging the entire talent pool of the
SEC. 10501. FINDINGS. search-intensive universities are from underrep- United States.
The Congress finds the following: resented minority groups, but in some fields the (2) To promote research on, and increase un-
(1) Many reports over the past decade have numbers are too small to report publicly. derstanding of, the participation and trajec-
found that it is critical to our Nation’s economic (9) By 2050, underrepresented minorities will tories of women, minorities, and other groups
leadership and global competitiveness that the comprise 52 percent of the college-age popu- historically underrepresented in STEM studies

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