Congressional Record, Senate, March 22, 2022, Page S1292
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S1292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 22, 2022
Whereas American Indian, Alaska Native, remained the cultural center of Israel and of DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G
and Native Hawaiian women have paved the the Jewish people for millennia; EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS
way for women in the law, including Native Whereas large, bipartisan supermajorities Sec. 1001. Table of contents.
Hawaiian Emma Kailikapiolono Metcalf in the Senate and the House of Representa- Sec. 1002. Creating Helpful Incentives to
Beckley Nakuina, who served as the first fe- tives voted for the Jerusalem Embassy Act Produce Semiconductors
male judge in Hawaii; of 1995 (Public Law 104–45), which states, as (CHIPS) for America Fund.
Whereas American Indian, Alaska Native, the policy of the United States— Sec. 1003. Appropriations for wireless supply
and Native Hawaiian women are dedicated (1) ‘‘Jerusalem should remain an undivided chain innovation.
public servants, holding important positions city’’;
(2) ‘‘Jerusalem should be recognized as the DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT
in the Federal judicial branch, the Federal
executive branch, State governments, and capital of the State of Israel’’; and Sec. 2001. Short title; table of contents.
local governments; (3) ‘‘the United States Embassy in Israel Sec. 2002. Definitions.
Whereas American Indian and Alaska Na- should be established in Jerusalem’’; Sec. 2003. Sense of Congress.
Whereas, in 2018, the Trump administra- Sec. 2004. Interagency working group.
tive women have served as remarkable Trib-
tion relocated the United States Embassy in Sec. 2005. Key technology focus areas.
al councilwomen, Tribal court judges, and
Tribal leaders, including Wilma Mankiller, Israel to Jerusalem in accordance with the TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND
who— Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995; INNOVATION
(1) was the first woman elected to serve as Whereas the Biden administration’s plan Sec. 2101. Definitions.
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation; and to open a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem Sec. 2102. Directorate establishment and
(2) fought for Tribal self-determination and could be viewed as a challenge to— purpose.
the improvement of the community infra- (1) Israel’s sovereignty over Jerusalem; and Sec. 2103. Personnel management.
structure of her Tribe; (2) Jerusalem’s status as an undivided city; Sec. 2104. Innovation centers.
Whereas American Indian, Alaska Native, Whereas such plan has received bipartisan Sec. 2105. Transition of NSF programs.
and Native Hawaiian women have also led criticism among members of the Govern- Sec. 2106. Providing scholarships, fellow-
their People through notable acts of public ment of the United States and the Govern- ships, and other student sup-
service, including— ment of Israel; port.
(1) Kaahumanu, who was the first Native Whereas the United States Embassy in Je- Sec. 2107. Research and development.
Hawaiian woman to serve as regent of the rusalem’s Palestinian Affairs Unit already Sec. 2108. Test beds.
Kingdom of Hawaii; and manages, in a timely and effective manner, Sec. 2109. Academic technology transfer.
(2) Polly Cooper of the Oneida Indian Na- the proposed responsibilities of the Biden ad- Sec. 2110. Capacity-building program for de-
tion, who— ministration’s planned Palestinian consulate veloping universities.
(A) walked from central New York to in Jerusalem; and Sec. 2111. Technical assistance.
Valley Forge as part of a relief mission to Whereas the opening and maintenance of a Sec. 2112. Coordination of activities.
provide food for the army led by General new and unnecessary consulate in Jerusalem Sec. 2113. Reporting requirements.
George Washington during the American would require a substantial expenditure of Sec. 2114. Hands-on learning program.
Revolutionary War; and American taxpayer funds: Now, therefore, be Sec. 2115. Intellectual property protection.
(B) was recognized for her courage and it Sec. 2116. Authorization of appropriations
generosity by Martha Washington; Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- for the Foundation.
Whereas the United States should continue resentatives concurring), That it is the sense Sec. 2117. Authorization of appropriations
to invest in the future of American Indian, of Congress that— for the Department of Energy.
Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (1) Congress opposes the establishment of a Sec. 2118. Authorization of appropriations
to address the barriers they face, including new Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem; for the Defense Advanced Re-
access to justice, health care, and opportuni- (2) establishing such a consulate would vio- search Projects Agency.
ties for educational and economic advance- late the intent of the Jerusalem Embassy
ment; and TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND
Act of 1995; GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Whereas American Indian, Alaska Native, (3) any establishment of a new consulate or
and Native Hawaiian women are the life diplomatic mission in Jerusalem should not Sec. 2201. Chief Diversity Officer of the NSF.
givers, the culture bearers, and the care- move forward without congressional ap- Sec. 2202. Programs to address the STEM
takers of Native peoples who have made pre- proval through the passage of new legisla- workforce.
cious contributions, enriching the lives of all tion; and Sec. 2203. Emerging research institution
people of the United States: Now, therefore, (4) the presence of a United States diplo- pilot program.
be it matic mission devoted to a non-state actor Sec. 2204. Personnel management authori-
Resolved, That the Senate— in Israel’s sovereign capital would be an af- ties for the Foundation.
(1) celebrates and honors the successes of front to the territorial integrity of a long- Sec. 2205. Advanced Technological Manufac-
American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native standing United States partner and ally. turing Act.
Hawaiian women and the contributions they Sec. 2206. Intramural emerging institutions
have made and continue to make to the f pilot program.
United States; and AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Sec. 2207. Public-private partnerships.
(2) recognizes the importance of supporting PROPOSED Sec. 2208. AI Scholarship-for-Service Act.
equity, providing safety, and upholding the Sec. 2209. Geographic diversity.
interests of American Indian, Alaska Native, SA 5002. Mr. SCHUMER submitted an Sec. 2210. Rural STEM Education Act.
and Native Hawaiian women. amendment intended to be proposed by him Sec. 2211. Quantum Network Infrastructure
to the bill H.R. 4521, to provide for a coordi- and Workforce Development
f
nated Federal research initiative to ensure Act.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- continued United States leadership in engi- Sec. 2212. Supporting Early-Career Re-
TION 34—TO EXPRESS THE neering biology; which was ordered to lie on searchers Act.
SENSE OF CONGRESS IN OPPOSI- the table. Sec. 2213. Advancing Precision Agriculture
TION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT f Capabilities Act.
Sec. 2214. Critical minerals mining research.
OF A NEW PALESTINIAN CON- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Sec. 2215. Caregiver policies.
SULATE OR DIPLOMATIC MIS- Sec. 2216. Presidential awards.
SA 5002. Mr. SCHUMER submitted an
SION IN JERUSALEM Sec. 2217. Bioeconomy Research and Devel-
amendment intended to be proposed by
Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. CASSIDY, opment Act of 2021.
him to the bill H.R. 4521, to provide for
Mr. BRAUN, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mrs. Sec. 2218. Microgravity utilization policy.
a coordinated Federal research initia-
HYDE-SMITH, Ms. ERNST, Mr. DAINES, TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY
tive to ensure continued United States
Mr. CRAMER, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. leadership in engineering biology; Sec. 2301. National Science Foundation re-
HOEVEN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. search security.
which was ordered to lie on the table; Sec. 2302. Research security and integrity
BOOZMAN) submitted the following con- as follows:
current resolution; which was referred information sharing analysis
Strike all after the enacting clause and in- organization.
to the Committee on Foreign Rela- sert the following: Sec. 2303. Foreign government talent re-
tions:
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. cruitment program prohibition.
S. CON. RES. 34 (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Sec. 2304. Additional requirements for Direc-
Whereas the United States recognizes sov- the ‘‘United States Innovation and Competi- torate research security.
ereign nations’ authority to designate their tion Act of 2021’’. Sec. 2305. Protecting research from cyber
own capitals; (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- theft.
Whereas Jerusalem has served as the diplo- tents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 2306. International standards develop-
matic capital of Israel for decades and has Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. ment.
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March 22, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1293
Sec. 2307. Research funds accounting. Sec. 2605. Centers of Excellence for Space Sec. 2654. Flight opportunities program.
Sec. 2308. Plan with respect to sensitive or Situational Awareness. Sec. 2655. Small Spacecraft Technology Pro-
controlled information and Subtitle B—National Aeronautics and Space gram.
background screening. Administration Authorization Act Sec. 2656. Nuclear propulsion technology.
TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION Sec. 2657. Mars-forward technologies.
Sec. 2611. Short title. Sec. 2658. Prioritization of low-enriched ura-
CAPACITY Sec. 2612. Definitions. nium technology.
Sec. 2401. Regional technology hubs. PART I—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS Sec. 2659. Sense of Congress on next-genera-
Sec. 2402. Manufacturing USA Program.
Sec. 2403. Establishment of expansion Sec. 2613. Authorization of appropriations. tion communications tech-
awards program in Hollings PART II—HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AND nology.
EXPLORATION Sec. 2660. Lunar surface technologies.
Manufacturing Extension Part-
nership and authorization of ap- Sec. 2614. Competitiveness within the PART VI—STEM ENGAGEMENT
propriations for the Partner- human landing system pro- Sec. 2661. Sense of Congress.
ship. gram. Sec. 2662. STEM education engagement ac-
Sec. 2404. National Manufacturing Advisory Sec. 2615. Space launch system configura- tivities.
Council. tions. Sec. 2663. Skilled technical education out-
TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 2616. Advanced spacesuits. reach program.
Sec. 2617. Acquisition of domestic space Sec. 2664. National space grant college and
Sec. 2501. Strategy and report on economic
transportation and logistics re- fellowship program.
security, science, research, and
innovation to support the na- supply services. PART VII—WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE
tional security strategy. Sec. 2618. Rocket engine test infrastructure. Sec. 2665. Appointment and compensation
Sec. 2502. Person or entity of concern prohi- Sec. 2619. Pearl River maintenance. pilot program.
bition. Sec. 2620. Value of International Space Sta- Sec. 2666. Establishment of multi-institu-
Sec. 2503. Study on emerging science and tion and capabilities in low- tion consortia.
technology challenges faced by Earth orbit. Sec. 2667. Expedited access to technical tal-
the United States and rec- Sec. 2621. Extension and modification relat- ent and expertise.
ommendations to address them. ing to International Space Sta- Sec. 2668. Report on industrial base for civil
Sec. 2504. Report on global semiconductor tion. space missions and operations.
shortage. Sec. 2622. Department of Defense activities Sec. 2669. Separations and retirement incen-
Sec. 2505. Supply chain resiliency program. on International Space Station. tives.
Sec. 2506. Semiconductor incentives. Sec. 2623. Commercial development in low- Sec. 2670. Confidentiality of medical quality
Sec. 2507. Research Investment to Spark the Earth orbit. assurance records.
Economy Act. Sec. 2624. Maintaining a national laboratory
PART VIII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 2508. Office of Manufacturing and Indus- in space.
Sec. 2625. International Space Station na- Sec. 2671. Contracting authority.
trial Innovation Policy. Sec. 2672. Authority for transaction proto-
Sec. 2509. Telecommunications Workforce tional laboratory; property
rights in inventions. type projects and follow-on pro-
Training Grant Program.
Sec. 2626. Data first produced during non- duction contracts.
Sec. 2510. Country Of Origin Labeling Online
NASA scientific use of the ISS Sec. 2673. Protection of data and informa-
Act.
national laboratory. tion from public disclosure.
Sec. 2511. Country of origin labeling for king
Sec. 2627. Payments received for commercial Sec. 2674. Physical security modernization.
crab and tanner crab. Sec. 2675. Lease of non-excess property.
Sec. 2512. Internet exchanges and submarine space-enabled production on
Sec. 2676. Cybersecurity.
cables. the ISS.
Sec. 2677. Limitation on cooperation with
Sec. 2513. Study of sister city partnerships Sec. 2628. Stepping stone approach to explo-
the People’s Republic of China.
operating within the United ration. Sec. 2678. Consideration of issues related to
States involving foreign com- Sec. 2629. Technical amendments relating to
contracting with entities re-
munities in countries with sig- Artemis missions.
ceiving assistance from or af-
nificant public sector corrup- PART III—SCIENCE filiated with the People’s Re-
tion. Sec. 2631. Science priorities. public of China.
Sec. 2514. Prohibition on transfer, assign- Sec. 2632. Lunar discovery program. Sec. 2679. Small satellite launch services
ment, or disposition of con- Sec. 2633. Search for life. program.
struction permits and station Sec. 2634. James Webb Space Telescope. Sec. 2680. 21st century space launch infra-
licenses to entities subject to Sec. 2635. Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele- structure.
undue influence by the Chinese scope. Sec. 2681. Missions of national need.
Communist Party or the Gov- Sec. 2636. Study on satellite servicing for Sec. 2682. Drinking water well replacement
ernment of the People’s Repub- science missions. for Chincoteague, Virginia.
lic of China. Sec. 2637. Earth science missions and pro- Sec. 2683. Passenger carrier use.
Sec. 2515. Limitation on nuclear cooperation grams. Sec. 2684. Use of commercial near-space bal-
with the People’s Republic of Sec. 2638. Life science and physical science loons.
China. research. Sec. 2685. President’s Space Advisory Board.
Sec. 2516. Certification. Sec. 2639. Science missions to Mars. Sec. 2686. Initiative on technologies for
Sec. 2517. Fairness and due process in stand- Sec. 2640. Planetary Defense Coordination noise and emissions reductions.
ards-setting bodies. Office. Sec. 2687. Remediation of sites contami-
Sec. 2518. Shark fin sales elimination. Sec. 2641. Suborbital science flights. nated with trichloroethylene.
Sec. 2519. Sense of Congress on forced labor. Sec. 2642. Earth science data and observa- Sec. 2688. Review on preference for domestic
Sec. 2520. Open network architecture. tions. suppliers.
Sec. 2521. Combatting sexual harassment in Sec. 2643. Sense of Congress on small sat- Sec. 2689. Report on use of commercial
science. ellite science. spaceports licensed by the Fed-
Sec. 2522. National Science Corps. Sec. 2644. Sense of Congress on commercial eral Aviation Administration.
Sec. 2523. Annual report on foreign research. Sec. 2690. Active orbital debris mitigation.
space services.
Sec. 2524. Accelerating unmanned maritime Sec. 2691. Study on commercial communica-
Sec. 2645. Procedures for identifying and ad-
systems research. tions services.
Sec. 2525. Foundation funding to institu- dressing alleged violations of
tions hosting or supporting scientific integrity policy. DIVISION C—STRATEGIC COMPETITION
Confucius Institutes. PART IV—AERONAUTICS ACT OF 2021
Sec. 2526. Supporting documents. Sec. 2646. Short title. Sec. 3001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2527. BASIC Research. Sec. 2647. Definitions. Sec. 3002. Findings.
Sec. 2528. Foundation for Energy Security Sec. 2648. Experimental aircraft projects. Sec. 3003. Definitions.
and Innovation. Sec. 2649. Unmanned aircraft systems. Sec. 3004. Statement of policy.
TITLE VI—SPACE MATTERS Sec. 2650. 21st Century Aeronautics Capabili- Sec. 3005. Sense of Congress.
ties Initiative. Sec. 3006. Rules of construction.
Subtitle A—SPACE Act
Sec. 2651. Sense of Congress on on-demand TITLE I—INVESTING IN A COMPETITIVE
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Sec. 2601. Short title. air transportation. FUTURE
Sec. 2602. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 2652. Sense of Congress on hypersonic Subtitle A—Science and Technology
Sec. 2603. Definitions.
technology research.
Sec. 2604. Space situational awareness data, Sec. 3101. Authorization to assist United
information, and services: pro- PART V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY States companies with global
vision to non-United States Sec. 2653. Space Technology Mission Direc- supply chain diversification and
Government entities. torate. management.
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Subtitle B—Global Infrastructure and Sec. 3211. Sense of Congress on centrality of Sec. 3231. Report on capability development
Energy Development sanctions and other restrictions of Indo-Pacific allies and part-
Sec. 3111. Appropriate committees of Con- to strategic competition with ners.
gress defined. China. Sec. 3232. Report on national technology and
Sec. 3112. Sense of Congress on international Sec. 3212. Sense of Congress on negotiations industrial base.
quality infrastructure invest- with G7 and G20 countries. Sec. 3233. Report on diplomatic outreach
ment standards. Sec. 3213. Enhancing the United States-Tai- with respect to Chinese mili-
Sec. 3113. United States support for infra- wan partnership. tary installations overseas.
structure. Sec. 3214. Taiwan Fellowship Program. Sec. 3234. Statement of policy regarding uni-
Sec. 3114. Infrastructure Transaction and Sec. 3215. Treatment of Taiwan government. versal implementation of
Assistance Network. Sec. 3216. Taiwan symbols of sovereignty. United Nations sanctions on
Sec. 3115. Strategy for advanced and reliable Sec. 3217. Report on origins of the COVID–19 North Korea.
energy infrastructure. pandemic. Sec. 3235. Limitation on assistance to coun-
Sec. 3116. Report on the People’s Republic of Sec. 3218. Enhancement of diplomatic sup- tries hosting Chinese military
China’s investments in foreign port and economic engagement installations.
energy development. with Pacific island countries.
Sec. 3219. Increasing Department of State Subtitle C—Regional Strategies to Counter
Subtitle C—Digital Technology and the People’s Republic of China
personnel and resources de-
Connectivity Sec. 3241. Statement of policy on coopera-
voted to the Indo-Pacific.
Sec. 3121. Sense of Congress on digital tech- Sec. 3219A. Advancing United States leader- tion with allies and partners
nology issues. ship in the United Nations Sys- around the world with respect
Sec. 3122. Digital connectivity and cyberse- tem. to the People’s Republic of
curity partnership. Sec. 3219B. Asia Reassurance Initiative Act China.
Sec. 3123. Strategy for digital investment by of 2018. PART I—WESTERN HEMISPHERE
United States International De- Sec. 3219C. Statement of policy on need for
velopment Finance Corpora- Sec. 3245. Sense of Congress regarding
reciprocity in the relationship United States-Canada relations.
tion. between the United States and Sec. 3246. Sense of Congress regarding the
Subtitle D—Countering Chinese Communist the People’s Republic of China. Government of the People’s Re-
Party Malign Influence Sec. 3219D. Opposition to provision of assist-
public of China’s arbitrary im-
Sec. 3131. Short title. ance to People’s Republic of
prisonment of Canadian citi-
Sec. 3132. Authorization of appropriations China by Asian Development
zens.
for countering Chinese Influ- Bank.
Sec. 3247. Strategy to enhance cooperation
ence Fund. Sec. 3219E. Opposition to provision of assist-
with Canada.
Sec. 3133. Findings on Chinese information ance to People’s Republic of
Sec. 3248. Strategy to strengthen economic
warfare and malign influence China by International Bank
competitiveness, governance,
operations. for Reconstruction and Devel-
human rights, and the rule of
Sec. 3134. Authorization of appropriations opment.
law in Latin America and the
for the Fulbright-Hays Pro- Sec. 3219F. United States policy on Chinese
Caribbean.
gram. and Russian government efforts
Sec. 3249. Engagement in international orga-
Sec. 3135. Sense of Congress condemning to undermine the United Na-
nizations and the defense sector
anti-Asian racism and discrimi- tions Security Council action
in Latin America and the Car-
nation. on human rights.
ibbean.
Sec. 3136. Supporting independent media and Sec. 3219G. Deterring PRC use of force
Sec. 3250. Addressing China’s sovereign lend-
countering disinformation. against Taiwan.
ing practices in Latin America
Sec. 3137. Global engagement center. Sec. 3219H. Strategy to respond to sharp
Sec. 3138. Review by Committee on Foreign and the Caribbean.
power operations targeting Tai-
Investment in the United Sec. 3251. Defense cooperation in Latin
wan.
States of certain foreign gifts Sec. 3219I. Study and report on bilateral ef- America and the Caribbean.
to and contracts with institu- forts to address Chinese Sec. 3252. Engagement with civil society in
tions of higher education. fentanyl trafficking. Latin America and the Carib-
Sec. 3139. Post-employment restrictions on Sec. 3219J. Investment, trade, and develop- bean regarding accountability,
Senate-confirmed officials at ment in Africa and Latin Amer- human rights, and the risks of
the Department of State. ica and the Caribbean. pervasive surveillance tech-
Sec. 3140. Sense of Congress on prioritizing Sec. 3219K. Facilitation of increased equity nologies.
nomination of qualified ambas- investments under the Better PART II—TRANSATLANTIC ALLIANCE
sadors to ensure proper diplo- Utilization of Investments Sec. 3255. Sense of Congress on the Trans-
matic positioning to counter Leading to Development Act of atlantic alliance.
Chinese influence. 2018. Sec. 3256. Strategy to enhance transatlantic
Sec. 3141. China Censorship Monitor and Ac- Subtitle B—International Security Matters cooperation with respect to the
tion Group. People’s Republic of China.
Sec. 3221. Definitions.
TITLE II—INVESTING IN ALLIANCES AND Sec. 3222. Findings. Sec. 3257. Enhancing Transatlantic coopera-
PARTNERSHIPS Sec. 3223. Sense of Congress regarding bol- tion on promoting private sec-
Subtitle A—Strategic and Diplomatic stering security partnerships in tor finance.
Matters the Indo-Pacific. Sec. 3258. Report and briefing on coopera-
Sec. 3224. Statement of policy. tion between China and Iran
Sec. 3201. Appropriate committees of Con-
Sec. 3225. Foreign military financing in the and between China and Russia.
gress defined.
Sec. 3202. United States commitment and Indo-Pacific and authorization Sec. 3259. Promoting responsible develop-
support for allies and partners of appropriations for Southeast ment alternatives to the belt
in the Indo-Pacific. Asia maritime security pro- and road initiative.
Sec. 3203. Sense of Congress on cooperation grams and diplomatic outreach PART III—SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA
with the Quad. activities. Sec. 3261. Sense of Congress on South and
Sec. 3204. Establishment of Quad Intra-Par- Sec. 3226. Foreign military financing com- Central Asia.
liamentary Working Group. pact pilot program in the Indo- Sec. 3262. Strategy to enhance cooperation
Sec. 3205. Statement of policy on coopera- Pacific. with South and Central Asia.
tion with ASEAN. Sec. 3227. Additional funding for inter-
national military education PART IV—AFRICA
Sec. 3206. Sense of Congress on enhancing
United States–ASEAN coopera- and training in the Indo-Pa- Sec. 3271. Assessment of political, economic,
tion on technology issues with cific. and security activity of the
respect to the People’s Republic Sec. 3228. Prioritizing excess defense article People’s Republic of China in
of China. transfers for the Indo-Pacific. Africa.
Sec. 3207. Report on Chinese influence in Sec. 3229. Prioritizing excess naval vessel Sec. 3272. Increasing the competitiveness of
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international organizations. transfers for the Indo-Pacific. the United States in Africa.
Sec. 3208. Regulatory exchanges with allies Sec. 3230. Statement of policy on maritime Sec. 3273. Digital security cooperation with
and partners. freedom of operations in inter- respect to Africa.
Sec. 3209. Technology partnership office at national waterways and air- Sec. 3274. Increasing personnel in United
the Department of State. space of the Indo-Pacific and on States embassies in sub-Saha-
Sec. 3210. United States representation in artificial land features in the ran Africa focused on the Peo-
standards-setting bodies. South China Sea. ple’s Republic of China.
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March 22, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1295
Sec. 3275. Support for Young African Lead- Sec. 3406. Report on manner and extent to TITLE II—CYBER AND ARTIFICIAL
ers Initiative. which the Government of the INTELLIGENCE
Sec. 3276. Africa broadcasting networks. People’s Republic of China ex- Subtitle A—Advancing American AI
PART V—MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA ploits Hong Kong to circumvent
Sec. 4201. Short title.
Sec. 3281. Strategy to counter Chinese influ- United States laws and protec-
Sec. 4202. Purpose.
ence in, and access to, the Mid- tions.
Sec. 4203. Definitions.
dle East and North Africa. Sec. 3407. Annual review on the presence of
Sec. 4204. Principles and policies for use of
Sec. 3282. Sense of Congress on Middle East Chinese companies in United
artificial intelligence in Gov-
and North Africa engagement. States capital markets.
ernment.
Sec. 3408. Economic defense response teams.
PART VI—ARCTIC REGION Sec. 4205. Agency inventories and artificial
TITLE V—ENSURING STRATEGIC intelligence use cases.
Sec. 3285. Arctic diplomacy.
SECURITY Sec. 4206. Rapid pilot, deployment and scale
PART VII—OCEANIA
Sec. 3501. Findings on strategic security and of applied artificial intelligence
Sec. 3291. Statement of policy on United arms control. capabilities to demonstrate
States engagement in Oceania. Sec. 3502. Cooperation on a strategic nuclear modernization activities re-
Sec. 3292. Oceania strategic roadmap. dialogue. lated to use cases.
Sec. 3293. Review of USAID programming in Sec. 3503. Report on United States efforts to Sec. 4207. Enabling entrepreneurs and agen-
Oceania. engage the People’s Republic of cy missions.
Sec. 3294. Oceania Security Dialogue. China on nuclear issues and
Sec. 3295. Report on countering illegal, unre- Subtitle B—Cyber Response and Recovery
ballistic missile issues.
ported, and unregulated fishing Sec. 4251. Short title.
Sec. 3504. Countering the People’s Republic
in Oceania. Sec. 4252. Declaration of a significant inci-
of China’s proliferation of bal-
Sec. 3296. Oceania Peace Corps partnerships. dent.
listic missiles and nuclear tech-
TITLE III—INVESTING IN OUR VALUES nology to the Middle East. TITLE III—PERSONNEL
Sec. 3301. Authorization of appropriations DIVISION D—HOMELAND SECURITY AND Subtitle A—Facilitating Federal Employee
for promotion of democracy in GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Reskilling
Hong Kong. PROVISIONS Sec. 4301. Short title.
Sec. 3302. Imposition of sanctions relating to Sec. 4302. Reskilling Federal employees.
Sec. 4001. Short title; table of contents.
forced labor in the Xinjiang Subtitle B—Federal Rotational Cyber
Uyghur Autonomous Region. TITLE I—ENSURING DOMESTIC
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Workforce Program
Sec. 3303. Imposition of sanctions with re-
spect to systematic rape, coer- Subtitle A—Build America, Buy America Sec. 4351. Short title.
cive abortion, forced steriliza- Sec. 4352. Definitions.
Sec. 4101. Short title. Sec. 4353. Rotational cyber workforce posi-
tion, or involuntary contracep-
PART I—BUY AMERICA SOURCING tions.
tive implantation in the
REQUIREMENTS Sec. 4354. Rotational cyber workforce pro-
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous
Region. Sec. 4111. Findings. gram.
Sec. 3304. Report on corrupt activities of Sec. 4112. Definitions. Sec. 4355. Reporting by GAO.
senior officials of Government Sec. 4113. Identification of deficient pro- Sec. 4356. Sunset.
of the People’s Republic of grams. TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS
China. Sec. 4114. Application of Buy America pref-
Subtitle A—Ensuring Security of Unmanned
Sec. 3305. Removal of members of the United erence.
Aircraft Systems
Nations Human Rights Council Sec. 4115. OMB guidance and standards.
Sec. 4116. Technical assistance partnership Sec. 4401. Short title.
that commit human rights
and consultation supporting Sec. 4402. Definitions.
abuses.
Department of Transportation Sec. 4403. Prohibition on procurement of
Sec. 3306. Policy with respect to Tibet.
Buy America requirements. covered unmanned aircraft sys-
Sec. 3307. United States policy and inter-
Sec. 4117. Application. tems from covered foreign enti-
national engagement on the
ties.
succession or reincarnation of PART II—MAKE IT IN AMERICA
Sec. 4404. Prohibition on operation of cov-
the Dalai Lama and religious Sec. 4121. Regulations relating to Buy Amer- ered unmanned aircraft sys-
freedom of Tibetan Buddhists. ican Act.
Sec. 3308. Sense of Congress on treatment of tems from covered foreign enti-
Sec. 4122. Amendments relating to Buy ties.
Uyghurs and other ethnic mi- American Act.
norities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Sec. 4405. Prohibition on use of Federal
Sec. 4123. Made in America Office. funds for purchases and oper-
Autonomous Region. Sec. 4124. Hollings Manufacturing Extension
Sec. 3309. Development and deployment of ation of covered unmanned air-
Partnership activities. craft systems from covered for-
internet freedom and Great Sec. 4125. United States obligations under
Firewall circumvention tools eign entities.
international agreements. Sec. 4406. Prohibition on use of Government-
for the people of Hong Kong. Sec. 4126. Definitions.
Sec. 3310. Enhancing transparency on inter- issued Purchase Cards to pur-
Sec. 4127. Prospective amendments to inter- chase covered unmanned air-
national agreements and non- nal cross-references.
binding instruments. craft systems from covered for-
Sec. 3311. Authorization of appropriations Subtitle B—BuyAmerican.gov eign entities.
for protecting human rights in Sec. 4131. Short title. Sec. 4407. Management of existing inven-
the People’s Republic of China. Sec. 4132. Definitions. tories of covered unmanned air-
Sec. 3312. Diplomatic boycott of the XXIV Sec. 4133. Sense of Congress on buying craft systems from covered for-
Olympic Winter Games and the American. eign entities.
XIII Paralympic Winter Games. Sec. 4134. Assessment of impact of free trade Sec. 4408. Comptroller General report.
Sec. 3313. Repeal of sunset applicable to au- agreements. Sec. 4409. Government-wide policy for pro-
thority under Global Sec. 4135. Judicious use of waivers. curement of unmanned aircraft
Magnitsky Human Rights Ac- Sec. 4136. Establishment of systems.
countability Act. BuyAmerican.gov website. Sec. 4410. Study.
TITLE IV—INVESTING IN OUR ECONOMIC Sec. 4137. Waiver Transparency and Stream- Sec. 4411. Sunset.
STATECRAFT lining for contracts. Subtitle B—No TikTok on Government
Sec. 4138. Comptroller General report. Devices
Sec. 3401. Findings and sense of Congress re- Sec. 4139. Rules of construction.
garding the PRC’s industrial Sec. 4431. Short title.
Sec. 4140. Consistency with international
policy. Sec. 4432. Prohibition on the use of TikTok.
agreements.
Sec. 3402. Intellectual property violators Sec. 4141. Prospective amendments to inter- Subtitle C—National Risk Management
list. nal cross-references. Sec. 4461. Short title.
Sec. 3403. Government of the People’s Re- Sec. 4462. National risk management cycle.
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public of China subsidies list. Subtitle C—Make PPE in America
Sec. 3404. Countering foreign corrupt prac- Sec. 4151. Short title. Subtitle D—Safeguarding American
tices. Sec. 4152. Findings. Innovation
Sec. 3405. Debt relief for countries eligible Sec. 4153. Requirement of long-term con- Sec. 4491. Short title.
for assistance from the Inter- tracts for domestically manu- Sec. 4492. Definitions.
national Development Associa- factured personal protective Sec. 4493. Federal Research Security Coun-
tion. equipment. cil.
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Sec. 4494. Federal grant application fraud. Sec. 5305. Report on implementation of proc- DIVISION G—TRADE ACT OF 2021
Sec. 4495. Restricting the acquisition of ess for exchange of information Sec. 70001. Short title; table of contents.
emerging technologies by cer- between Committee on Foreign Sec. 70002. Appropriate congressional com-
tain aliens. Investment in the United mittees defined.
Sec. 4496. Machine readable visa documents. States and allies and partners. TITLE I—TRADING CONSISTENT WITH
Sec. 4497. Certifications regarding access to Sec. 5306. Report on economic and national AMERICAN VALUES
export controlled technology in security implications of
Subtitle A—Preventing Importation of
educational and cultural ex- changes to cross-border pay-
Goods Produced by Forced Labor
change programs. ment and financial messaging
systems. Sec. 71001. Investigations of allegations of
Sec. 4498. Privacy and confidentiality. goods produced by forced labor.
Sec. 5307. Report on development and utili-
DIVISION E—MEETING THE CHINA Sec. 71002. Preventing importation of sea-
zation of dual-use technologies
CHALLENGE ACT OF 2021 food and seafood products har-
by the Government of the Peo-
Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents. vested or produced using forced
ple’s Republic of China.
labor.
TITLE I—FINANCIAL SERVICES Sec. 5308. Report on currency issues with re-
spect to the People’s Republic Subtitle B—Addressing Censorship and
Sec. 5101. Findings on transparency and dis- Barriers to Digital Trade
of China.
closure; sense of Congress. Sec. 71011. Censorship as a trade barrier.
Sec. 5309. Report on exposure of the United
Sec. 5102. Establishment of interagency task Sec. 71012. Designation of official respon-
States to the financial system
force to address Chinese market sible for monitoring unfair
of the People’s Republic of
manipulation in the United trade practices of suppliers of
China.
States. information and communica-
Sec. 5310. Report on investment reciprocity
Sec. 5103. Expansion of study and strategy between the United States and tions equipment.
on money laundering by the the People’s Republic of China. Sec. 71013. Negotiation of digital trade
People’s Republic of China to agreements.
include risks of contributing to DIVISION F—OTHER MATTERS
Subtitle C—Protecting Innovators and
corruption. Sec. 6001. Table of contents. Consumers
Sec. 5104. Statement of policy to encourage TITLE I—COMPETITIVENESS AND SECU- Sec. 71021. Technical and legal support for
the development of a corporate RITY FOR EDUCATION AND MEDICAL addressing intellectual prop-
code of conduct for countering RESEARCH erty rights infringement cases.
malign influence in the private Subtitle A—Department of Health and Sec. 71022. Improvement of anti-counter-
sector. Human Services Programs feiting measures.
TITLE II—PROTECTING UNITED STATES Sec. 6101. Foreign talent programs. Sec. 71023. Reports on chicken, beef, and
NATIONAL SECURITY Sec. 6102. Securing identifiable, sensitive in- other meat imports.
Subtitle A—Sanctions With Respect to formation. Sec. 71024. Joint enforcement with allies
People’s Republic of China Sec. 6103. Duties of the Director. with respect to importation of
Sec. 6104. Protecting America’s biomedical goods made with stolen intel-
Sec. 5201. Definitions. lectual property.
Sec. 5202. Use of sanctions authorities with research enterprise.
Sec. 71025. Sense of Congress and report on
respect to the People’s Republic Sec. 6105. GAO Study.
ensuring reliable supply of rare
of China. Sec. 6106. Report on progress to address
earth minerals.
Sec. 5203. Imposition of sanctions with re- undue foreign influence.
Sec. 6107. Prohibition on funding for gain-of- Subtitle D—Ensuring a Level Playing Field
spect to activities of the Peo-
function research conducted in Sec. 71031. Report on manner and extent to
ple’s Republic of China under-
China. which the Government of the
mining cybersecurity, including
Subtitle B—Elementary and Secondary People’s Republic of China ex-
cyber attacks on United States
Education ploits Hong Kong to circumvent
Government or private sector
United States laws and protec-
networks. Sec. 6111. Postsecondary stem pathways tions.
Sec. 5204. Imposition of sanctions with re- grants. Sec. 71032. Assessment of overcapacity of in-
spect to theft of trade secrets of Sec. 6112. Improving access to elementary dustries in the People’s Repub-
United States persons. and secondary computer lic of China.
Sec. 5205. Implementation; penalties. science education. Sec. 71033. Duties of Interagency Center on
Sec. 5206. Exceptions. Subtitle C—Higher Education Trade Implementation, Moni-
Subtitle B—Export Control Review And Sec. 6121. Reauthorization of international toring, and Enforcement.
Other Matters education programs under title Sec. 71034. Briefing on report related to
VI of the Higher Education Act process for excluding articles
Sec. 5211. Review and controls on export of
of 1965. imported from the People’s Re-
items with critical capabilities
Sec. 6122. Confucius Institutes. public of China from certain du-
to enable human rights abuses.
Sec. 6123. Sustaining the Truman Founda- ties imposed under section 301
Sec. 5212. Prohibition on reviews by Com-
tion and the Madison Founda- of the Trade Act of 1974.
mittee on Foreign Investment
in the United States of certain tion. TITLE II—ENSURING RESILIENCY IN
foreign gifts to and contracts Sec. 6124. Disclosures of foreign gifts and CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS
with institutions of higher edu- contracts at institutions of Sec. 72001. Facilitating trade in essential
cation. higher education. supplies.
Sec. 5213. Conforming amendments to Treas- TITLE II—COMMITTEE ON THE Sec. 72002. Supply chain database and tool-
ury positions established by JUDICIARY PROVISIONS kit.
Foreign Investment Risk Re- Sec. 6201. Short title. TITLE III—IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY
view Modernization Act of 2018. Sec. 6202. Premerger notification filing fees. AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRADE PRO-
TITLE III—REPORTS Sec. 6203. Authorization of appropriations. GRAMS AND OVERSIGHT AND AC-
Sec. 6204. Collection of demographic infor- COUNTABILITY OF TRADE AGENCIES
Sec. 5301. Review of the presence of Chinese
mation for patent inventors. Sec. 73001. Process for exclusion of articles
entities in United States cap-
from duties under section 301 of
ital markets. TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS
the Trade Act of 1974.
Sec. 5302. Report on malign activity involv- Sec. 6301. Enhancing entrepreneurship for Sec. 73002. Enhanced congressional oversight
ing Chinese state-owned enter- the 21st century. of the United States Trade Rep-
prises. Sec. 6302. Prohibition on Federal funding for resentative and the Department
Sec. 5303. Report on use and applicability of Wuhan Institute of Virology. of Commerce.
sanctions to Chinese officials Sec. 6303. Enforcement of intellectual prop- Sec. 73003. Establishment of Inspector Gen-
complicit in human rights vio- erty provisions of Economic eral of the Office of the United
lations and violations of United and Trade Agreement Between States Trade Representative.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
States sanctions with respect the Government of the United Sec. 73004. Authority of U.S. Customs and
to Hong Kong. States of America and the Gov- Border Protection to consoli-
Sec. 5304. Report on domestic shortfalls of ernment of China. date, modify, or reorganize cus-
industrial resources, materials, Sec. 6304. Findings and sense of the Senate toms revenue functions.
and critical technology items regarding an investigation to Sec. 73005. Protection from public disclosure
essential to the national de- determine the origins of of personally identifiable infor-
fense. COVID–19. mation contained in manifests.
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Sec. 73006. Sense of Congress on leadership Sec. 74076. mPEG6-mesylate. Sec. 74145. Diisostearyl malate.
at World Trade Organization. Sec. 74077. Monoethylene glycol dimethyl Sec. 74146. Salicylic acid.
TITLE IV—PROMOTING AMERICAN ether. Sec. 74147. Hexyl salicylate.
COMPETITIVENESS Sec. 74078. Diethylene glycol dimethyl Sec. 74148. Alpha-ketogluteric acid.
ether. Sec. 74149. MCPB herbicide.
Subtitle A—Reauthorization and Reform of
Sec. 74079. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether. Sec. 74150. 2,4-D Butoxyethylester.
Generalized System of Preferences
Sec. 74080. Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl Sec. 74151. 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic
Sec. 74001. Modification of eligibility cri- ether. acid.
teria for beneficiary developing Sec. 74081. Glycol diether. Sec. 74152. Diglycolic acid 98%.
countries. Sec. 74082. Diglycidyl resorcinol ether. Sec. 74153. Tri-iso-butyl phosphate (TiBP).
Sec. 74002. Supplemental reviews and report- Sec. 74083. Allyl glycidyl ether. Sec. 74154. Trimethylphosphite.
ing. Sec. 74084. Vinylcyclohexane monoxide. Sec. 74155. Organic phosphite.
Sec. 74003. Extension of Generalized System Sec. 74085. Technical grade of butyl glycidyl Sec. 74156. Diethyl sulfate.
of Preferences. ether. Sec. 74157. Diethyl carbonate.
Subtitle B—Temporary Duty Suspensions Sec. 74086. Aliphatic glycidyl ether. Sec. 74158. Ethyl methyl carbonate.
and Reductions Sec. 74087. Diglycidyl ether of 1,4- Sec. 74159. Tetradecoxycarbonyloxy
Sec. 74011. Reference. butanediol. tetradecyl carbonate.
Sec. 74088. Technical grade of the glycidyl Sec. 74160. Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate.
PART I—NEW DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND
ether of cyclohexane Sec. 74161. Tetraethyl silicate.
REDUCTIONS
dimethanol. Sec. 74162. tert-Octylamine.
Sec. 74021. Shelled pine nuts. Sec. 74089. Glycidyl ester of neodecanoic Sec. 74163. Octadecylamine.
Sec. 74022. Licorice extract. acid. Sec. 74164. N′-(3-Aminopropyl)-N′-
Sec. 74023. Refined Carrageenan. Sec. 74090. Cumaldehyde. dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine.
Sec. 74024. Irish dairy chocolate crumb. Sec. 74091. Cyprinal. Sec. 74165. 1,10-Diaminodecane.
Sec. 74025. Pepperoncini, preserved in vin- Sec. 74092. Sodium o- Sec. 74166. 1,5-Pentanediamine.
egar. formylbenzenesulfonate. Sec. 74167. Dicyclohexylamine.
Sec. 74026. Coconut water in PET bottles. Sec. 74093. Acetylacetone. Sec. 74168. Amantadine hydrochloride 99%.
Sec. 74027. 9,11-Octadecadienoic acid. Sec. 74094. Acetyl propionyl. Sec. 74169. N,N-Dimethylaniline.
Sec. 74028. Liquid galacto-oligosaccharides. Sec. 74095. Alpha ionone. Sec. 74170. Paranitroaniline (PNA).
Sec. 74029. Beverage containing coconut Sec. 74096. 2,3,4,5 Tetramethylcyclopent-2- Sec. 74171. Dicloran.
water. enone. Sec. 74172. N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine.
Sec. 74030. Animal feed additive containing Sec. 74173. Pendimethalin technical.
Sec. 74097. Menthone.
guanidinoacetic acid. Sec. 74098. L-Carvone. Sec. 74174. Benzyldimethylamine.
Sec. 74031. Tungsten concentrate. Sec. 74175. Diphenyl diphenylene diamine.
Sec. 74099. Benzoin.
Sec. 74032. Piperylene. Sec. 74176. Curative for epoxy resin systems.
Sec. 74100. Methyl cyclopentenolone.
Sec. 74033. Normal paraffin M (alkanes C10– Sec. 74177. TFMB.
Sec. 74101. 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,5-
C14). Sec. 74178. S-N-Alkyl-anilin.
dibenzoylbenzene.
Sec. 74034. Neodymium (Nd) metal. Sec. 74179. p-Cresidine.
Sec. 74102. Difluorobenzophenone (DFBP).
Sec. 74035. Praseodymium (Pr) metal. Sec. 74180. Iminodiacetic acid.
Sec. 74103. PTMI.
Sec. 74036. Heavy rare earth metals, dyspro- Sec. 74181. 11 Aminoundecanoic acid.
Sec. 74104. Metrafenone.
sium (Dy) metal and terbium Sec. 74182. L-Orinithine L-aspartate.
Sec. 74105. Hexachloroacetone.
(Tb) metal. Sec. 74183. Iron sodium DTPA.
Sec. 74106. Fire suppression agent.
Sec. 74037. Scandium crystal. Sec. 74184. Iron glycinate complex.
Sec. 74107. D(+)-10-Camphor sulfonic acid.
Sec. 74038. Hexafluorotitanic acid. Sec. 74185. Copper glycinate complex.
Sec. 74108. Benzyl acetate.
Sec. 74039. Silica gel cat litter with tray. Sec. 74186. Zinc glycinate complex.
Sec. 74109. Propylene glycol diacetate.
Sec. 74040. Dioxosilane spherical particles Sec. 74187. Manganese glycinate complex.
Sec. 74110. Isopropenyl acetate.
(mean particle size 0.046–0.054 Sec. 74188. Iron sodium EDDHA.
Sec. 74111. Diacetin.
mm). Sec. 74189. DMF-DMA.
Sec. 74112. Cocoamine.
Sec. 74041. Silica gel cat litter. Sec. 74190. Mixtures of DMSO and tetrabutyl
Sec. 74113. Caprylic acid 98%.
Sec. 74042. Sulfuryl dichloride.
Sec. 74114. Fine zinc myristate powder. ammonium fluoride.
Sec. 74043. FS-10D acicular
Sec. 74115. Fine magnesium myristate pow- Sec. 74191. Betaine.
electroconductive tin oxide.
der. Sec. 74192. Prolonium chloride in aqueous
Sec. 74044. Certain potassium fluoride.
Sec. 74116. Dipentaerythrityl solution.
Sec. 74045. Other potassium fluoride.
hexahydroxystearate/ Sec. 74193. N,N-Dimethylacetamide.
Sec. 74046. LiPF6.
hexastearate/hexarosinate. Sec. 74194. N,N-Dimethylformamide.
Sec. 74047. LiPO2F2.
Sec. 74117. Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate. Sec. 74195. DAAM.
Sec. 74048. Ammonium fluoroborate.
Sec. 74118. Neopentyl glycol Sec. 74196. L-Alanyl L-glutamine.
Sec. 74049. Sodium tetrafluoroborate.
diethylhexanoate. Sec. 74197. Granular acrylamido-tert-butyl
Sec. 74050. Ferric chloride.
Sec. 74051. Ferrous chloride. Sec. 74119. Isononyl isononate. sulfonic acid (ATBS).
Sec. 74052. Cupric chloride dihydrate. Sec. 74120. Acetyl chloride. Sec. 74198. Glycyl-L-glutamine hydrate.
Sec. 74053. Copper chloride anhydrous. Sec. 74121. Potassium sorbate. Sec. 74199. Noviflumuron.
Sec. 74054. Manganese chloride anhydrous. Sec. 74122. Vinyl chloroformate. Sec. 74200. Propanil technical.
Sec. 74055. Manganese chloride tetrahydrate. Sec. 74123. Permethrin. Sec. 74201. Hexaflumuron.
Sec. 74056. Reducing agent. Sec. 74124. Sodium benzoate. Sec. 74202. Stabilizer for plastics and rubber.
Sec. 74057. Manganese carbonate. Sec. 74125. Benzoic acid, flake. Sec. 74203. 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3-
Sec. 74058. Potassium tetraborate. Sec. 74126. Diethylene glycol dibenzoate. dimethylbenzamide.
Sec. 74059. Potassium pentaborate. Sec. 74127. Methyl benzoate. Sec. 74204. Glycyl-L-tyrosine dihydrate.
Sec. 74060. Ammonium thiocyanate. Sec. 74128. M-Nitrobenzoic acid sodium salt. Sec. 74205. L-Alanyl-L-tyrosine.
Sec. 74061. Modified amine complex of boron Sec. 74129. p-Nitrobenzoic acid. Sec. 74206. Enzalutamide ITS-2.
trifluoride. Sec. 74130. 4-tert Butylbenzoic acid. Sec. 74207. 4-Bromo-2-fluoro-N-
Sec. 74062. Trichlorosilane. Sec. 74131. Sodium adipate. methylbenzamide.
Sec. 74063. 1,3-Dichloropropene. Sec. 74132. Dimethyl sebacate (DMS). Sec. 74208. N-Boc-1-
Sec. 74064. Hexafluoroisobutylene (HFIB). Sec. 74133. Dodecanedioic acid. aminocyclobutanecarboxylic
Sec. 74065. 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6- Sec. 74134. Polyhydroxystearic acid of low acid.
Tridecafluoro-8-iodooctane. acid value. Sec. 74209. N′-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-3-hy-
Sec. 74066. Ethyl benzyl chloride. Sec. 74135. Undecanedioic acid. droxy-2-naphthohydrazide
Sec. 74067. Perfluoroalkyl sulfonate. Sec. 74136. Hexadecanedioic acid. (BMH) (oil treated).
Sec. 74068. D-Mannitol. Sec. 74137. Tetradecanedioic acid. Sec. 74210. Guanidine sulfamate.
Sec. 74069. 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8- Sec. 74138. Pentadecanedioic acid. Sec. 74211. Liquid, blocked cycloaliphatic
Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol. Sec. 74139. Tridecanedioic acid. diamine used as crosslinker for
Sec. 74070. Phenyl isopropanol. Sec. 74140. Methyl 1-(methoxycar- polyisocyanate resins.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
Sec. 74071. Hydroxytyrosol. bonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate Sec. 74212. 3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile.
Sec. 74072. 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene. (CPDM). Sec. 74213. 2-Amino-5-cyano-N,3-
Sec. 74073. Antioxidant for plastics and rub- Sec. 74141. Calcium HHPA. dimethylbenzamide.
ber. Sec. 74142. Diethyl phthalate. Sec. 74214. TFMPA.
Sec. 74074. Toluhydroquinone (THQ). Sec. 74143. Ammonium lactate. Sec. 74215. Dimethyl 2,2′-Azobisisobutyrate.
Sec. 74075. 1,1,1-Tris(4- Sec. 74144. Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3- Sec. 74216. Antioxidant/metal deactivator.
hydroxyphenyl)ethane. tricarboxylate. Sec. 74217. Benzyl carbazate.
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Sec. 74218. Benzene-1,3-dicarbohydrazide. Sec. 74290. Tetraniliprole. Sec. 74364. Acid Yellow 236.
Sec. 74219. Input for resins, coatings, and Sec. 74291. Cyantraniliprole. Sec. 74365. Acid Red 407.
other products. Sec. 74292. Chlorantraniliprole. Sec. 74366. Acid Yellow 220.
Sec. 74220. Aldicarb. Sec. 74293. Chlorpyrifos. Sec. 74367. Acid Yellow 232.
Sec. 74221. Flubendiamide. Sec. 74294. Technical Cyclaniliprole insecti- Sec. 74368. Acid Yellow 235.
Sec. 74222. Benzobicyclon. cide. Sec. 74369. Acid Yellow 151.
Sec. 74223. Diphenylsulfone (DPS). Sec. 74295. Regorafenib. Sec. 74370. Acid Violet 43.
Sec. 74224. Phenolic antioxidant. Sec. 74296. N-Butyl-TAD. Sec. 74371. Acid Red 33.
Sec. 74225. Phenolic antioxidant and heat Sec. 74297. Hindered amine light stabilizer Sec. 74372. Acid Black 52.
stabilizer. and phenolic antioxidant. Sec. 74373. Acid Black 2.
Sec. 74226. Phenylchlorothioformate Sec. 74298. 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO. Sec. 74374. Acid Green 25.
(PTCFM). Sec. 74299. 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-ol Sec. 74375. Basic Brown 23.
Sec. 74227. Methylene bis thiocyanate. (TMP). Sec. 74376. Basic Violet 11:1 rhodamine dye.
Sec. 74228. Oxamyl. Sec. 74300. 5-Bromo-2-(3-chloropyridin-2- Sec. 74377. Basic Yellow 37.
Sec. 74229. L-Cystine. yl)pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid. Sec. 74378. Basic Violet 3.
Sec. 74230. L-Cysteine. Sec. 74301. 2-Chloro-5- Sec. 74379. Direct Orange 118.
Sec. 74231. N,N′-Bis-L-alanyl-L-cystine. (trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Sec. 74380. Direct Blue 86.
Sec. 74232. Lubricant additive. Sec. 74302. Picarbutrox. Sec. 74381. Direct Blue 199.
Sec. 74233. Sodium benzenesulfinate. Sec. 74303. 5-amino-3-(trifluromethyl) Sec. 74382. Direct Black 168.
Sec. 74234. Thio-ether based co-stabilizer for picolinonitrile (T3630). Sec. 74383. Direct Red 227.
plastics. Sec. 74304. Dextromethorphan Sec. 74384. Direct Yellow 107.
Sec. 74235. L-Cysteine hydrate hydro- hydrobromide. Sec. 74385. Direct Green 26.
chloride. Sec. 74305. Ipflufenoquin. Sec. 74386. Direct Yellow 11.
Sec. 74236. Dimercaprol. Sec. 74306. THQ. Sec. 74387. Direct Orange 15.
Sec. 74237. Monoammonium salt of Sec. 74307. Pyrithiobac sodium. Sec. 74388. Direct Brown 44.
glyphosate. Sec. 74308. Larotrectinib sulfate. Sec. 74389. Direct Red 81.
Sec. 74238. THPC. Sec. 74309. Ibrutinib. Sec. 74390. Direct Yellow 142.
Sec. 74239. Flame retardant for textiles. Sec. 74310. Orthosulfamuron. Sec. 74391. Direct Red 80.
Sec. 74240. Glyphosate. Sec. 74311. 5-Bromopyrimidine. Sec. 74392. Direct Red 16.
Sec. 74241. Ethephon. Sec. 74312. Butylthion. Sec. 74393. Direct Red 254.
Sec. 74242. Benzene phosphinic acid. Sec. 74313. P-1062. Sec. 74394. Colorant.
Sec. 74243. HEDP. Sec. 74314. Carfentrazone Technical. Sec. 74395. Direct Yellow 34.
Sec. 74244. Trimethylchlorosilane. Sec. 74315. UV absorber 928. Sec. 74396. Vat Orange 2 dye powder.
Sec. 74245. Chloro-(chloromethyl)- Sec. 74316. UV absorber for industrial coat- Sec. 74397. Vat Violet 13 dye.
dimethylsilane. ings. Sec. 74398. Vat Brown 3 dye.
Sec. 74246. Silicone for electronics cleaners. Sec. 74317. Uniconazole-P. Sec. 74399. Vat Red 10 dye powder.
Sec. 74247. Silicon carrier fluid for active lo- Sec. 74318. VcMMAE. Sec. 74400. Vat Brown 57 dye.
tions, creams. Sec. 74319. UVA 360. Sec. 74401. Vat Red 31 dye powder.
Sec. 74248. Vinyltrimethoxysilane. Sec. 74320. Trofinetide. Sec. 74402. Dye mixtures of Vat Brown 3 and
Sec. 74249. n-Octyltriethoxysilane. Sec. 74321. Flurazole. Vat Black 27.
Sec. 74250. Dimethylbis(s-butylamino)silane. Sec. 74322. Oxathiapiprolin. Sec. 74403. Vat Red 13.
Sec. 74251. Aqueous solution of potassium Sec. 74323. Certain antimicrobial. Sec. 74404. Vat Yellow 2 dye powder.
methyl siliconate. Sec. 74324. Rubber accelerator. Sec. 74405. Vat Yellow 33 dye.
Sec. 74252. Octyltrimethoxysilane. Sec. 74325. 2-Amino benzothiazole. Sec. 74406. Vat Green 1 dye.
Sec. 74253. Octlytriethoxysilane. Sec. 74326. Technical Isofetamid fungicide. Sec. 74407. Vat Green 3.
Sec. 74254. Amino-propyl-triethoxysilane. Sec. 74327. Clomazone Technical. Sec. 74408. Vat Blue 6 dye.
Sec. 74255. Methyltris(sec- Sec. 74328. NEM salt. Sec. 74409. Vat Blue 20 dye.
butylamino)silane. Sec. 74329. AMTC wet cake. Sec. 74410. Vat Violet 1.
Sec. 74256. Methyltris Sec. 74330. Photoinitiator 369. Sec. 74411. Vat Brown 1 dye.
(methylethylketoximino)silane Sec. 74331. Isatoic anhydride. Sec. 74412. Vat Black 16 dye.
(MOS). Sec. 74332. Oclacitinib maleate. Sec. 74413. Vat Black 25.
Sec. 74257. Heptamethyltrisiloxane. Sec. 74333. Thiencarbazone-methyl. Sec. 74414. Vat Black 27.
Sec. 74258. Tetramethyldisiloxane. Sec. 74334. Penoxsulam technical herbicide. Sec. 74415. Reactive Yellow 145.
Sec. 74259. Dimethylchlorosilane. Sec. 74335. Ethyl 2-sulfamoylbenzoate. Sec. 74416. Reactive Red 195.
Sec. 74260. Dichloromethylsilane. Sec. 74336. Sulfosulfuron. Sec. 74417. Reactive Blue 49.
Sec. 74261. Tris(TFP)-methylcyclo- Sec. 74337. Pyrimisulfan. Sec. 74418. Reactive Blue 72.
trisiloxane DR. Sec. 74338. Purified steviol glycoside, Sec. 74419. Reactive Yellow 95 powder.
Sec. 74262. Tetravinyltetramethyl rebaudioside A. Sec. 74420. Reactive Red 245.
cyclotetrasiloxane. Sec. 74339. Glucosylated steviol glycosides. Sec. 74421. Reactive Brown 11.
Sec. 74263. Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane. Sec. 74340. Hydroxypropyl gamma Sec. 74422. Mixtures of Reactive Black 5 (Na)
Sec. 74264. Input for plant protection agent. cyclodextrin. (FKP), Reactive Scarlet F01–
Sec. 74265. Strawberry furanone. Sec. 74341. Hydroxypropylated beta 0439, and Reactive Orange 131.
Sec. 74266. Emamectin benzoate. cyclodextrin. Sec. 74423. Reactive Yellow F98–0159.
Sec. 74267. Gibberellic acid. Sec. 74342. Methyl beta cyclodextrin. Sec. 74424. Dye mixtures of Reactive Orange
Sec. 74268. Rose oxide. Sec. 74343. 2′-Fucosyllactose. 131 and Reactive Scarlet F07–
Sec. 74269. Vinylene carbonate. Sec. 74344. Ascorbyl glucoside. 0522.
Sec. 74270. Kasugamycin technical. Sec. 74345. Dimethylamine borane (DMAB). Sec. 74425. Reactive Black 31.
Sec. 74271. 2H-Cyclododeca[b]pyran. Sec. 74346. Elderberry extract concentrate. Sec. 74426. Reactive Red 120.
Sec. 74272. Bixafen. Sec. 74347. Disperse Yellow 241. Sec. 74427. Reactive Blue 5.
Sec. 74273. Fluxapyroxad. Sec. 74348. Disperse Orange. Sec. 74428. Reactive Orange 13.
Sec. 74274. 3,5 Dimethylpyrazole. Sec. 74349. Mixtures of Disperse Yellow Sec. 74429. Reactive Orange 12.
Sec. 74275. Pyraclonil. FD11843 and acetic acid. Sec. 74430. Pigment Red 177.
Sec. 74276. Imidazolidinyl urea. Sec. 74350. Disperse Blue 54. Sec. 74431. Pigment Yellow 110.
Sec. 74277. Allantoin. Sec. 74351. Mixtures of several disperse dyes. Sec. 74432. Pigment Yellow 147.
Sec. 74278. Emulsifiable concentrate of Sec. 74352. Mixtures of 4 disperse blue dyes. Sec. 74433. Pigment Orange 64.
Imazalil fungicide. Sec. 74353. Mixtures of 4 dyes. Sec. 74434. Pigment Blue 29.
Sec. 74279. Technical cyazofamid fungicide. Sec. 74354. Disperse Red 86. Sec. 74435. Pigment Violet 15.
Sec. 74280. Imazalil sulfate. Sec. 74355. Disperse Violet 1. Sec. 74436. Pigment Blue 14.
Sec. 74281. 1,2-Dimethylimidazole. Sec. 74356. Disperse Blue 60. Sec. 74437. Solvent Blue 97.
Sec. 74282. 2-Methylimidazole flakes. Sec. 74357. Mixtures of Disperse Orange 29, Sec. 74438. Solvent Green 5.
Sec. 74283. Diazolidinyl urea. Disperse Red 167:1, and Disperse Sec. 74439. Solvent Yellow 98.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
Sec. 74284. 1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidin-2- Blue 56. Sec. 74440. Solvent Green 7.
one (AEEU). Sec. 74358. Disperse Yellow 54. Sec. 74441. Solvent Red 195.
Sec. 74285. Zinc pyrithione. Sec. 74359. Acid Violet 48. Sec. 74442. Solvent Orange 115.
Sec. 74286. Technical Pyriofenone fungicide. Sec. 74360. Acid Blue 280. Sec. 74443. Specialty dyes.
Sec. 74287. Picoxystrobin. Sec. 74361. Acid Brown 282. Sec. 74444. Solvent Green 3.
Sec. 74288. Triclopyr BEE. Sec. 74362. Acid Red 131. Sec. 74445. Solvent Blue 36.
Sec. 74289. Imazapyr. Sec. 74363. Acid Red 249. Sec. 74446. Mixtures of Solvent Green 3.
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Sec. 74447. Solvent Red 52. Sec. 74508. Mixtures of Cymoxanil and fumed Sec. 74552. Antioxidant blends.
Sec. 74448. Solvent Red 149. dioxosilane. Sec. 74553. Antioxidant blends to protect
Sec. 74449. Solvent Red 207. Sec. 74509. Microthiol formulations. polymers.
Sec. 74450. Solvent Violet 14. Sec. 74510. Formulations of thiencarbazone- Sec. 74554. Synthetic hydrotalcite coated
Sec. 74451. Solvent Yellow 179. methyl, Iodosulfuron-methyl- with fatty acid and magnesium
Sec. 74452. Solvent Yellow 131. sodium, and dicamba. stearate.
Sec. 74453. Hogen Blue XB-20. Sec. 74511. Thiencarbazone-methyl, Sec. 74555. Silica scorch retarders and po-
Sec. 74454. Solvent Yellow 104. Isoxadifenethyl, and lymerization inhibitors.
Sec. 74455. Combination of Fluorescent Tembotrione herbicides. Sec. 74556. Synthetic hydrotalcite.
Brighteners 367 and 371. Sec. 74512. Herbicides used on grasses. Sec. 74557. Light stabilizers for construction
Sec. 74456. Fluorescent Brightener CBS-X. Sec. 74513. Thiencarbazone-methyl, products.
Sec. 74457. Optical Brightener SWN. Isoxaflutole, and Sec. 74558. Light stabilizer for plastics.
Sec. 74458. C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 199:1. Cyprosulfamide herbicides. Sec. 74559. Preparations of bis(2,4-
Sec. 74459. Fluorescent Brightener 368. Sec. 74514. Thiencarbazone-methyl and dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide 50
Sec. 74460. 1,4-Bis(2-cyanostyryl)benzene. Iodosulfuron-methylsodium percent paste.
Sec. 74461. Certain manufacturing inputs. herbicides. Sec. 74560. Distilled tall oils.
Sec. 74462. Cerium sulfide pigments. Sec. 74515. Thiencarbazone-methyl and Sec. 74561. Pyridine, alkyl derivatives.
Sec. 74463. Matte pearlescent pigments. Mefenpyr-diethyl herbicides. Sec. 74562. Polyisocyanate crosslinking
Sec. 74464. Angle-dependent interference pig- agents.
Sec. 74516. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
ments. Sec. 74563. Bonding agent mixtures.
Tribenuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 74465. Inorganic Lumilux.
tions. Sec. 74564. Liquid, chemically modified
Sec. 74466. Ribbon/Matrix Resin.
Sec. 74517. Tribenuron-methyl formulations. amine complex of boron
Sec. 74467. Bonding agent 2005.
Sec. 74518. Chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron- trifluoride.
Sec. 74468. Fluoropolymer resin.
methyl formulations. Sec. 74565. Phthalocyanine derivative.
Sec. 74469. Zirconium 12 paint drier.
Sec. 74519. Thifensulfuron-methyl and Sec. 74566. Mixtures of Cocamidopropyl be-
Sec. 74470. Zirconium 24 paint drier.
Sec. 74471. Drier accelerators. Fluroxypyr formulations. taine, glycol distearate,
Sec. 74472. Lemon oil. Sec. 74520. Aciflurofen formulations. Laureth-4, and water.
Sec. 74473. Sulfonic acids, C14–17-sec-alkane, Sec. 74521. S-Metolachlor and Mestrione her- Sec. 74567. Mixtures of tall oil mono-, di-,
sodium salt. bicides. and triglycerides.
Sec. 74474. Potassium ethyl Sec. 74522. Metribuzin formulations. Sec. 74568. Tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)
Sec. 74523. Pendimethaline and Metribuzine amines.
octylphosphonate.
Sec. 74475. Intermediate in the production of formulations. Sec. 74569. Additive mixtures for metal-
Sec. 74524. Formulations of S-Metolachlor working fluids.
industrial lubricants.
Sec. 74476. Polyether dispersant. and Metribuzin. Sec. 74570. Naphthenic acids.
Sec. 74477. D-Glucopyranose. Sec. 74525. Thifensulfuron-methyl and Sec. 74571. Hydroxytyrosol powders.
Sec. 74478. 2-Dodecoxy-6- Tribenuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74572. Secondary alcohol ethoxylates.
(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5- tions. Sec. 74573. Ethylene glycol dimerate.
triol. Sec. 74526. Metsulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74574. Two-part liquid silicone kits.
Sec. 74479. Mixtures of certain C12–14-alkyl tions. Sec. 74575. Hydrophobic precipitated silica.
ethers. Sec. 74527. Chlorimuron-ethyl formulations. Sec. 74576. Silane, trimethoxyoctyl-, hydrol-
Sec. 74480. Manufacturing chemical. Sec. 74528. Mixtures of Bromoxynil octa- ysis products.
Sec. 74481. Nonionic surfactant. noate and Bromoxynil Sec. 74577. 1,1,1-Trimethyl-N-
Sec. 74482. Chemical used in textile manu- heptanoate. (trimethylsilyl)silanamine hy-
facturing. Sec. 74529. Sulfometuron-methyl and drolysis products.
Sec. 74483. Ethoxylated tristyrylphenol Metsulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74578. Waterborne epoxy curing agents.
phosphate potassium salt. tions. Sec. 74579. Preparations based on 1-
Sec. 74484. Sodium polycarboxylate, aqueous Sec. 74530. Chlorimuron-ethyl and phenylicosane-1,3-dione.
solution. Tribenuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74580. Mixtures of 2-Mercaptopropionic
Sec. 74485. Aqueous emulsion of a mixture of tions. acid, methyl ester, O-ethyl
amine soaps and miscellaneous Sec. 74531. Formulations containing dithiocarbonate.
other additives. Tiafenacil. Sec. 74581. Epoxy curing agents.
Sec. 74486. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture Sec. 74532. Diuron 80. Sec. 74582. Aliphatic amine curing agents.
of fatty amine and amide soaps Sec. 74533. Flazasulfuron herbicides. Sec. 74583. Non-halogenated flame
and miscellaneous other addi- Sec. 74534. Thifensulfuron-methyl formula- retardants.
tives. tions. Sec. 74584. Ligaphob N 90.
Sec. 74487. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture Sec. 74535. Herbicide for farm and ranch use. Sec. 74585. Organomodified siloxane.
of fatty amine and amide soaps Sec. 74536. Propanil formulations. Sec. 74586. Methyl palmitate-stearate, hy-
and miscellaneous other addi- Sec. 74537. Thifensulfuron formulations. drogenated.
tives. Sec. 74538. Tolpyralate and Nicosulfuron Sec. 74587. Olfine E1010.
Sec. 74488. Photographic gelatin. herbicides. Sec. 74588. Certain non-halogenated flame
Sec. 74489. Ice fountains (class 1.4G). Sec. 74539. Mixtures of magnesium salts and retardants.
Sec. 74490. Magic candles containing magne- application adjuvants. Sec. 74589. Flame retardants.
sium powder. Sec. 74540. Nisin formulations. Sec. 74590. Preparations based on acetyl
Sec. 74491. Party snappers (Class 1.4G). Sec. 74541. Certain fixatives. hexapeptide-8 and pentapeptide-
Sec. 74492. Fenpyroximate 5SC. Sec. 74542. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- 18.
Sec. 74493. Pyrifluquinazon 20SC. provers containing Sec. 74591. Lithium silicon oxide.
Sec. 74494. Imidacloprid and Muscalure for- poly(ethylene-co-ethenyl ace- Sec. 74592. Branched olefin from propylene
mulations. tate). polymerization.
Sec. 74495. Formulations of acephate and Sec. 74543. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74593. Polypropylene pellets.
bifenthrin. provers containing fumarate Sec. 74594. Propylene-ethylene copolymer.
Sec. 74496. Fipronil. vinyl acetate co-polymer. Sec. 74595. Ethylene-propylene copolymers.
Sec. 74497. Aluminum phosphide. Sec. 74544. Crude oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74596. Benzene alkylated with poly-
Sec. 74498. Magnaphos formulations. provers containing fumarate propylene.
Sec. 74499. Formulated oxamyl. vinyl acetate copolymer. Sec. 74597. Chlorinated polyolefin.
Sec. 74500. Formulated fungicides. Sec. 74545. Pour point depressants. Sec. 74598. Adsorbent resin.
Sec. 74501. Certain fungicides. Sec. 74546. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74599. Vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl ac-
Sec. 74502. Prothioconazole, Fluopyram, and provers containing poly (ethyl- rylate copolymer.
Trifloxystrobin fungicides. ene-co-ethenyl acetate and Sec. 74600. Vinyl chloride ethylene copoly-
Sec. 74503. Prothioconazole, Metalaxyl, and vinyl 2-ethyl hexanoate). mer with hydrophic properties.
Tebuconazole fungicides. Sec. 74547. Poly(isobutylene) Sec. 74601. Fluids with boiling points above
Sec. 74504. Mancozeb and Chlorothalonil for- hydroformylation products. 170 °C.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
mulations. Sec. 74548. Input for rubber products. Sec. 74602. Formulations of functionalized
Sec. 74505. Mixtures of Picarbutrox and ap- Sec. 74549. Mixtures of oligomers as general perfluoropolyether.
plication adjuvants. antioxidants for rubber tires. Sec. 74603. Perfluoropolyether-urethane ac-
Sec. 74506. Mixtures of Tetraconazole and Sec. 74550. Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanato-1,3,5- rylate.
application adjuvants. tris(1-methylethyl)-, Sec. 74604. PVDF homopolymer/PVDF/CTFE
Sec. 74507. Mancozeb and Azoxystrobin for- homopolymer. copolymer mixtures.
mulations. Sec. 74551. Aromatic amine antioxidants. Sec. 74605. Chemically modified PVDF.
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Sec. 74606. Fluoropolymer, fluoroethylene- Sec. 74662. Methoxyfunctional methyl- Sec. 74722. Magnetic swivel clips for cam-
alkyl vinylether alternative co- phenyl polysiloxane. eras.
polymers. Sec. 74663. Hydrogenpolysiloxane. Sec. 74723. Helmet camera mounts.
Sec. 74607. Copolymer of vinyl acetate and Sec. 74664. Methyl silicone resins. Sec. 74724. Short extension poles for use
higher vinyl esters. Sec. 74665. Trimethylsiloxysilicate. with cameras.
Sec. 74608. Food-grade vinyl acetate copoly- Sec. 74666. Epoxy functional Sec. 74725. Long extension poles for cameras.
mer. polydimethylsiloxane. Sec. 74726. Swivel mounts for cameras.
Sec. 74609. Vinyl chloride ethylene with en- Sec. 74667. Polymethylhydrogensiloxane. Sec. 74727. Tripod camera mounts.
hanced properties. Sec. 74668. Vinyl terminated siloxanes. Sec. 74728. Bulk hydraulic hoses.
Sec. 74610. Vinyl acetate ethylene copoly- Sec. 74669. Silicone hybrid resin (solvent Sec. 74729. Brake hydraulic hoses.
mer with enhanced properties. free). Sec. 74730. Bulk fabric/metal-reinforced rub-
Sec. 74611. Food-grade polyvinyl acetate Sec. 74670. Hydrogenated ber hoses.
homopolymers. Sec. 74731. Disposable gloves.
polycyclopentadiene resin.
Sec. 74732. Reusable gloves.
Sec. 74612. Acrylic acid/vinylsulphonate ran- Sec. 74671. Water dispersable HDI based Sec. 74733. Dog and cat apparel.
dom copolymers. polyisocyanate. Sec. 74734. Polycarbonate vanity cases.
Sec. 74613. Poly(methyl methacrylate) Sec. 74672. Cyanate ester resins for high-end Sec. 74735. Aluminum vanity cases.
microspheres. electronic, aerospace, and in- Sec. 74736. Suitcases with outer surface of
Sec. 74614. Methyl methacrylate dustrial applications. aluminum with built-in zipper
crosspolymer microspheres. Sec. 74673. Polyethyleneimine, component locks.
Sec. 74615. Styrene acrylate copolymer with used in manufacturing medical Sec. 74737. Drawstring backpacks with
enhanced properties. devices. zippered pocket.
Sec. 74616. Copolymer for dental use. Sec. 74674. Polyhexanide. Sec. 74738. Laminated recycled reusable
Sec. 74617. Vinyl phosphonic acid, acrylic Sec. 74675. Ethylene-norbornene copolymer. shopping tote bags.
acid copolymer, 20 percent solu- Sec. 74676. Cellulose powder. Sec. 74739. Tote bags of paper yarn.
tion in water. Sec. 74677. Polymaltotriose. Sec. 74740. Reusable shopping style tote
Sec. 74618. Polyacrylate 33. Sec. 74678. Chitosan. bags.
Sec. 74619. AA/AMPS copolymer. Sec. 74679. Plastic drinking straws. Sec. 74741. Waterproof tote bags.
Sec. 74620. Flocculant dry polyacrylamides. Sec. 74680. Garden hoses. Sec. 74742. Waterproof duffle bags.
Sec. 74621. Sorbitol, propylene oxide, ethyl- Sec. 74681. Plastic fittings of Sec. 74743. Waterproof zippered bags, with-
ene oxide polymer. perfluoroalkoxy. out handles, of plastic sheeting.
Sec. 74622. Trimethoxysilylpropyl carba- Sec. 74682. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Sec. 74744. Waterproof backpacks.
mate-terminated polyether. sheeting. Sec. 74745. Waterproof waist packs.
Sec. 74623. Dimethoxy(methyl)silylmethyl Sec. 74683. Biaxially oriented dielectric Sec. 74746. Guitar cases.
carbamate-terminated polypropylene film. Sec. 74747. Jewelry boxes.
polyether. Sec. 74684. Biaxially oriented polypropylene Sec. 74748. Silicone rubber camera cases
Sec. 74624. Curing agent is used in two- or (BOPP) capacitor-grade film. with straps.
three-parts epoxy systems. Sec. 74685. Polyester capacitor-grade film. Sec. 74749. Leather gloves with flip mitts for
Sec. 74625. Polyethylene glycol 450. Sec. 74686. Acid form membranes. hunting.
Sec. 74626. Medicinal intermediate for inves- Sec. 74687. Melamine resin foam. Sec. 74750. Men’s leather gloves valued at $18
tigational use. Sec. 74688. Infant bathtubs and basins, of or more per pair.
Sec. 74627. Pegcetacoplan. plastics. Sec. 74751. Belts of calf skin.
Sec. 74628. Aqueous solutions of carboxylic Sec. 74689. Boxes, cases, crates, and similar Sec. 74752. Bamboo engineered flooring: 12.5–
acid-copolymer-salt in water. articles of plastics. 12.9 mm thick.
Sec. 74629. Aqueous solutions of a modified Sec. 74690. Nozzles, black, of polypropylene. Sec. 74753. Bamboo engineered flooring: 14.1–
polymer bearing hydrophilic Sec. 74691. Tip/cap combinations of poly- 14.5 mm thick.
ethylene. Sec. 74754. Bamboo engineered flooring: 15.7–
and hydrophobic groups.
Sec. 74692. Bottles made of LDPE. 16.1 mm thick.
Sec. 74630. Dimethylamine/epichlorohydrin/
Sec. 74755. Strand bamboo flooring: 12.5–12.9
ethylenediamine copolymer. Sec. 74693. Plastic nasal irrigator caps for
mm thick.
Sec. 74631. Linear hydroxyl-terminated ali- neti pots.
Sec. 74756. Strand bamboo flooring: 14.1–14.5
phatic polycarb diol. Sec. 74694. Toy character bottle toppers.
mm thick.
Sec. 74632. Short hollow PET fibers. Sec. 74695. Melamine platters, other than
Sec. 74757. Strand bamboo flooring: 10.9–11.3
Sec. 74633. Polytetrahydrofuran. those presented in sets.
mm thick.
Sec. 74634. Crystalline polyesters. Sec. 74696. Melamine plates, other than Sec. 74758. Chopsticks made of bamboo.
Sec. 74635. Liquid crystal polymers. those presented in sets. Sec. 74759. Drying racks of wood.
Sec. 74636. Branched polyesters. Sec. 74697. Melamine bowls not presented in Sec. 74760. Bamboo skewers.
Sec. 74637. High molecular weight co-poly- sets. Sec. 74761. Wood blinds with louvered slats.
ester. Sec. 74698. Melamine trays not presented in Sec. 74762. 100 percent cotton woven crimped
Sec. 74638. High molecular weight co-poly- sets. unbleached fabric.
ester. Sec. 74699. Plastic measuring cups and Sec. 74763. Woven fabrics of cotton, con-
Sec. 74639. Polyester-polyamide dispersants. spoons in sets. taining 85 percent or more by
Sec. 74640. Nylon-12 micro-spheres. Sec. 74700. Liquid measuring cups. weight of cotton, not more than
Sec. 74641. Short nylon-66 fibers. Sec. 74701. Self-anchoring beverage con- 200 grams per square meter.
Sec. 74642. Short nylon 6 fibers, colored. tainers. Sec. 74764. 100 percent cotton woven
Sec. 74643. Short triangular nylon 6 fibers. Sec. 74702. PVC infant bathtub mats. bleached fabric pieces, open
Sec. 74644. Short star-shaped nylon 6 fibers. Sec. 74703. Reversible playmats. weave.
Sec. 74645. Short heart-shaped nylon 6 fibers. Sec. 74704. Craft mats. Sec. 74765. Incontinence underpad fabrics of
Sec. 74646. PA510 polymer compounds. Sec. 74705. Hangers. cotton.
Sec. 74647. MXD6 polymer compounds. Sec. 74706. Infant bath rinsing cups. Sec. 74766. Woven fabrics of cotton with an
Sec. 74648. PA10T polymer compounds. Sec. 74707. Bathtub spout covers. average yarn number between
Sec. 74649. PA10T/10I polymer compounds. Sec. 74708. Infant teethers. 55 and 60.
Sec. 74650. Polyurethane aqueous resins. Sec. 74709. Lighted dog fetch toys. Sec. 74767. Woven fabric of cotton of yarn
Sec. 74651. Aqueous resin. Sec. 74710. Certain thermoplastic nylon 3- number 69 or higher.
Sec. 74652. Aliphatic polyisocyanate. gang switch wallplates. Sec. 74768. Woven fabrics of cotton with an
Sec. 74653. IPDI and HDI based aliphatic Sec. 74711. Manual plastic disposable cutlery average yarn number exceeding
polyisocyanate. dispensers. 68.
Sec. 74654. HDI/Trimethylol hexyllactone Sec. 74712. Ear bulb syringes of clear sili- Sec. 74769. Incontinence underpad fabrics,
crosspolymer micro-spheres. cone. cotton, plain weave, of yarn
Sec. 74655. HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Sec. 74713. PVC inflatable pillows. number 42 or lower.
crosspolymer micro-spheres. Sec. 74714. Self-inflatable queen air mat- Sec. 74770. Incontinence underpad fabrics,
Sec. 74656. Aromatic isocyanate prepolymer. tresses. cotton, plain weave, of yarn
Sec. 74657. Blocked polyisocyanate con- Sec. 74715. Plastic clip fasteners. number between 43 and 68.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
taining solvent. Sec. 74716. Self-venting spouts for diesel ex- Sec. 74771. Incontinence underpad fabrics,
Sec. 74658. Polyisocyanate adduct for powder haust fluid. bleached.
coatings. Sec. 74717. Plastic pet carriers. Sec. 74772. Incontinence underpad fabrics,
Sec. 74659. Blocked polyisocyanate for use in Sec. 74718. Plastic mixing tips. printed.
can and coil applications. Sec. 74719. Cable ties of plastics. Sec. 74773. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al-
Sec. 74660. Polydimethylsiloxane. Sec. 74720. Flexible camera mountings. cohol yarn, measuring 1,100 to
Sec. 74661. Silicone resins. Sec. 74721. Three-piece camera mount sets. 1,330 decitex.
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Sec. 74774. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al- Sec. 74812. Babies’ knit sweaters, pullovers, Sec. 74864. Men’s cycling shoes valued over
cohol yarn. sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests), $18 per pair.
Sec. 74775. Polypropylene (PP) and cardigans, of artificial fi- Sec. 74865. Women’s cycling shoes valued
monofilament. bers. over $16 per pair.
Sec. 74776. Acrylic fiber tow with an average Sec. 74813. Women’s and girls’ tops, knitted Sec. 74866. Men’s golf shoes with outers and
decitex of 0.9. or crocheted, of man-made fi- uppers of rubber or plastics,
Sec. 74777. Black polyester bi-component fi- bers infused with minerals. valued over $20 per pair.
bers. Sec. 74814. Men’s and boy’s tops, knitted or Sec. 74867. Golf shoes other than for men,
Sec. 74778. Acrylic staple fibers with an av- crocheted, of man-made fibers with outers and uppers of rub-
erage decitex of 2.2, fiber length infused with minerals. ber or plastics, valued over $20
of 100 mm. Sec. 74815. Men’s 3 mm wetsuits. per pair.
Sec. 74779. Modacrylic staple fibers not proc- Sec. 74816. Men’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74868. Winter cycling boots for men.
essed for spinning. Sec. 74817. Men’s 3.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74869. Winter cycling boots for women.
Sec. 74780. Short polypropylene fibers. Sec. 74818. Men’s 4.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74870. Men’s protective active footwear
Sec. 74781. Polyoxadiazole fibers. Sec. 74819. Women’s 3 mm wetsuits. with waterproof soles, valued
Sec. 74782. Artificial staple fibers of viscose Sec. 74820. Women’s 3.5 mm wetsuits. over $26 per pair, covering the
rayon, 38–42 mm in length. Sec. 74821. Women’s 4.5 mm wetsuits. ankle.
Sec. 74783. Artificial fibers of viscose rayon Sec. 74822. Women’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits. Sec. 74871. Women’s protective active foot-
for the manufacture of feminine Sec. 74823. Insulated handmuffs of knit poly- wear with waterproof soles, val-
hygiene products. ester. ued over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4
Sec. 74784. Flame retardant rayon fibers, Sec. 74824. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom cm in height.
measuring 4.78 decitex. subassemblies, of compressed Sec. 74872. Children’s protective active foot-
Sec. 74785. Flame retardant rayon fibers, neoprene. wear with waterproof soles, val-
measuring 4.55 decitex. Sec. 74825. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom ued over $18 per pair.
Sec. 74786. Flame retardant rayon fibers, subassemblies, of non-com- Sec. 74873. Men’s protective active footwear
measuring 4.4 decitex. pressed neoprene. with waterproof soles, valued
Sec. 74787. Other flame retardant rayon fi- Sec. 74826. Fishing wader pocket pouch as- over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4 cm
bers. semblies. in height.
Sec. 74788. Cellulosic man-made viscose Sec. 74827. Women’s coats of man-made Sec. 74874. Children’s footwear valued over
rayon staple fibers, measuring woven fibers. $15 per pair.
1.3–1.5 decitex. Sec. 74828. Men’s or boys’ linen woven trou- Sec. 74875. Women’s protective active foot-
Sec. 74789. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- wear, valued over $25 per pair,
sers.
uring 1.5–1.67 decitex, with a Sec. 74829. Men’s or boys’ linen woven 15.35–25.4 cm in height.
fiber length of 38–42 mm. shorts. Sec. 74876. Women’s rubber or plastic foot-
Sec. 74790. Cellulosic man-made viscose wear covering the ankle with
Sec. 74830. Martial arts uniforms.
rayon staple fibers, measuring fox-like banding.
Sec. 74831. Women’s dresses of woven vis-
1.67–2 decitex. Sec. 74877. Cheer shoes covering the ankle.
cose.
Sec. 74791. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 74878. Footwear for women, with 90 per-
Sec. 74832. Girls’ woven cotton corduroy
uring 1–2 decitex, with a fiber cent of the external surface of
trousers.
length of 4–8 mm. rubber or plastic, valued $15–$22
Sec. 74833. Women’s woven waffle shirts.
Sec. 74792. Viscose staple fibers used in tex- per pair.
Sec. 74834. Babies’ woven artificial fiber
tile, medical, or hygiene appli- Sec. 74879. Sideline cheer shoes.
shirts and blouses. Sec. 74880. Men’s athletic footwear, valued
cations.
Sec. 74835. Babies’ artificial fiber woven under $9 per pair.
Sec. 74793. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas-
jumpsuits, coveralls, dresses, Sec. 74881. Athletic footwear for women, val-
uring 1.51–2 decitex, with a fiber
skirts, skirtalls, or clothing ac- ued not over $9 per pair.
length of 8–16 mm.
Sec. 74794. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- cessories. Sec. 74882. Athletic footwear for children,
uring 1–1.5 decitex, with a fiber Sec. 74836. Women’s or girls’ linen woven valued not over $8 per pair.
length of 8–16 mm. blouses, shirts and shirt- Sec. 74883. Men’s golf shoes, with outer soles
Sec. 74795. Flame retardant viscose rayon blouses, and sleeveless tank and uppers of rubber or plastics,
staple fibers, with a decitex of styles. not covering the ankle, valued
4.7 mm and a fiber length of 51– Sec. 74837. Women’s or girls’ linen woven $15 per pair or over.
60 mm. washsuits, sunsuits, or one- Sec. 74884. Golf shoes other than for men,
Sec. 74796. Viscose rayon staple fibers for piece playsuits. with outer soles and uppers of
nonwoven production. Sec. 74838. Women’s or girls’ linen woven rubber or plastics, not covering
Sec. 74797. Black viscose rayon staple fibers. coveralls or jumpsuits. the ankle, valued $15 per pair or
Sec. 74798. Acrylic or modacrylic staple fi- Sec. 74839. Women’s shawls and similar over.
bers with a decitex of 3–5.6. goods, 100 percent silk. Sec. 74885. Men’s rubber/plastic footwear,
Sec. 74799. Made up hand-cast string-drawn Sec. 74840. Winter cycling gloves. valued not over $5 per pair.
fishing nets. Sec. 74841. Mattress protectors with toppers. Sec. 74886. Women’s rubber/plastic footwear,
Sec. 74800. Knitted carpets containing 75 Sec. 74842. Printed mattress protectors. valued not over $6 per pair.
percent or more of cotton, with Sec. 74843. Lock pocket tents. Sec. 74887. Children’s athletic shoes with
a rubber backing. Sec. 74844. Dark room tents. glitter uppers.
Sec. 74801. Knitted carpets containing 75 Sec. 74845. Air tube chambered tents. Sec. 74888. Cheer shoes with sole less than 12
percent or more by weight of Sec. 74846. Bi-component microfiber tube mm.
polyester, with a rubber back- mop refills. Sec. 74889. Men’s golf shoes with outers and
ing. Sec. 74847. Microfiber duster refills. uppers of rubber or plastics,
Sec. 74802. Faux leather fabrics. Sec. 74848. RFID mop pads. valued over $19 per pair.
Sec. 74803. Grass catcher bags. Sec. 74849. Microfiber cleaning cloths. Sec. 74890. Golf shoes other than for men,
Sec. 74804. Oxygenation membrane capillary Sec. 74850. Microfiber mop pads. outer soles and uppers of rubber
material. Sec. 74851. Golf bag bodies with rain hoods or plastics, valued over $19 per
Sec. 74805. Textile knitted fabrics composed and straps. pair.
of micromodal and elastane. Sec. 74852. Pillow shells, constructed with Sec. 74891. Men’s golf shoes, outer soles of
Sec. 74806. Textile technical knitted fabrics gussets. rubber, plastics, leather or
combining technical cotton and Sec. 74853. Golf bag body flats. composition leather and uppers
elastane. Sec. 74854. Bathtub elbow rests. of leather (except pigskin up-
Sec. 74807. Textile knit fabrics of modal, Sec. 74855. Door swings. pers).
cashmere, and spandex. Sec. 74856. Under bed restraints. Sec. 74892. Men’s oxford work footwear with
Sec. 74808. Women’s and girls’ dresses, knit- Sec. 74857. Flat golf bag body components, metal safety toe and internal
ted or crocheted, of synthetic without bottoms. metatarsal protection.
fibers infused with minerals. Sec. 74858. Bath kneeler. Sec. 74893. Oxford-style leather footwear
Sec. 74809. Women’s and girls’ skirts and di- Sec. 74859. Pillow shells, with oval jacquard with metal safety toe and stat-
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
vided skirts of synthetic fibers weave. ic dissipating protection.
infused with minerals. Sec. 74860. Two-piece camera mount kits. Sec. 74894. Women’s leather footwear, lined
Sec. 74810. Women’s and girls’ knit cardi- Sec. 74861. Sleeve covers. with pigskin with zipper, val-
gans or pullovers containing 70 Sec. 74862. Sports footwear for men, valued ued $47–$60 per pair.
percent or more of silk. over $20 per pair. Sec. 74895. Women’s leather footwear, lined
Sec. 74811. Men’s and boys’ knit cardigans or Sec. 74863. Sports footwear for women, val- with pigskin, valued $31–$40 per
pullovers of linen. ued over $20 per pair. pair.
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Sec. 74896. Women’s slip-on cow/calf hair Sec. 74926. Children’s leather upper athletic Sec. 74956. Women’s footwear with leather
footwear, valued $50–$60 per footwear, valued not over $9 per soles and textile uppers, valued
pair. pair. $20–$25 per pair.
Sec. 74897. Women’s leather footwear lined Sec. 74927. Men’s athletic type footwear with Sec. 74957. Women’s footwear with cork
with sheepskin. uppers of textile materials of soles and textile uppers.
Sec. 74898. Women’s leather slip-on footwear vegetable fibers and outer soles Sec. 74958. Men’s footwear with felt soles,
lined with sheep leather. of rubber or plastic with textile not covering the ankle, valued
Sec. 74899. Women’s leather slip-on footwear flocking. $20 per pair or higher.
lined with pigskin. Sec. 74928. Athletic footwear for men, with a Sec. 74959. Women’s and girls’ footwear with
Sec. 74900. Women’s leather footwear, lined bellows tongue, valued over cork uppers, valued less than
with pigskin, valued $21–$27 per $6.50 but not over $12 per pair. $25 per pair.
pair. Sec. 74929. Athletic footwear for women, Sec. 74960. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
Sec. 74901. Men’s mid-cut work footwear with a bellows tongue, valued hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per
with composite safety toe and over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair, covering the ankle.
waterproof leather uppers. pair. Sec. 74961. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
Sec. 74902. Men’s leather upper footwear, Sec. 74930. Athletic footwear for children, hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per
San Crispino construction, val- bellows tongue, valued over pair, not covering the ankle.
ued over $32 per pair. $6.50 but not over $12 per pair. Sec. 74962. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
Sec. 74903. Men’s leather upper athletic foot- Sec. 74931. Athletic footwear for men, valued hair uppers, valued $19–$25 per
wear. over $6.50 but not over $9 per pair.
Sec. 74904. Women’s footwear with leather pair. Sec. 74963. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
uppers, lined with pigskin, val- Sec. 74932. Athletic footwear for children, hair uppers, valued $50–$55 per
ued $37–$43 per pair. valued over $6.50 but not over $9 pair.
Sec. 74905. Women’s footwear with leather per pair. Sec. 74964. Women’s footwear, leather soles
Sec. 74933. Men’s waterproof footwear, val-
uppers, lined with pigskin, val- and rubber/plastic uppers, val-
ued over $15 per pair, covering
ued $88–$102 per pair. ued $16–$18 per pair.
Sec. 74906. Women’s footwear with leather the ankle.
Sec. 74934. Men’s waterproof footwear, val- Sec. 74965. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
uppers, lined with pigskin, val- hair uppers, valued $19–$34 per
ued over $13 per pair, not cov-
ued $24–$32 per pair. pair.
ering the ankle.
Sec. 74907. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74935. Women’s waterproof footwear, Sec. 74966. Footwear for women, valued over
uppers, lined with pigskin, val- valued over $15 per pair, cov- $50 but not over $60 per pair.
ued $57–$62 per pair. ering the ankle. Sec. 74967. Calf hair upper footwear.
Sec. 74908. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74936. Women’s waterproof footwear, Sec. 74968. Gaiters of man-made fibers.
uppers, strap with closed toe valued over $13 per pair, not Sec. 74969. Hats of vegetable fibers.
and open heel. covering the ankle. Sec. 74970. Hairnets.
Sec. 74909. Open toe women’s footwear, val- Sec. 74937. Cheer shoes with uppers of textile Sec. 74971. Cotton knit hats, valued $8 or
ued over $23 but not over $27 per materials. less.
pair. Sec. 74938. Men’s golf shoes, uppers of textile Sec. 74972. Babies’ woven cotton hats.
Sec. 74910. Slip-on footwear for women, val- materials. Sec. 74973. Hats of man-made fiber, valued
ued over $24 but not over $27 per Sec. 74939. Golf shoes other than for men, $5–$25.
pair. uppers of textile materials. Sec. 74974. Waterproof and insulated hats
Sec. 74911. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74940. Women’s footwear with textile with ear flaps, valued over $15.
uppers, lined with pigskin, uppers and 50 percent or more Sec. 74975. Fishing wading staffs.
closed toe or heel with func- of the surface area of which is Sec. 74976. Plastic plants for aquariums, not
tional zippers on sides. leather. glued or bound.
Sec. 74912. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74941. Shoe and boot covers. Sec. 74977. Natural stone ledger tile of sand-
uppers, lined with pigskin, Sec. 74942. Women’s footwear with textile stone.
closed toe or heel with zipper uppers, open toes or heels, val- Sec. 74978. Marble mosaic and pebble tiles.
closure, height of 43–48 cm. ued $15–$30 per pair. Sec. 74979. Natural stone limestone tiles.
Sec. 74913. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74943. Men’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 74980. Natural stone marble tiles.
uppers, lined with pigskin cov- with open toes or open heels, Sec. 74981. Waterjet natural stone mosaic
ering the knee. valued not over $12 per pair. tile.
Sec. 74914. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74944. Women’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 74982. Marble entertaining and
uppers, lined with pigskin, with open toes or open heels, serveware.
closed toe or heel with zipper valued not over $12 per pair. Sec. 74983. Articles of marble for kitchen
closure, height of 48–52 cm. Sec. 74945. Children’s textile upper footwear, and dining room.
Sec. 74915. Women’s footwear with leather with open toes or open heels, Sec. 74984. Natural stone ledger tiles of trav-
uppers, open toe with strap and valued not over $12 per pair. ertine.
Sec. 74946. Oxford footwear with textile Sec. 74985. Travertine decorative tile.
buckle, valued $14–$25 per pair.
Sec. 74916. Women’s slip-on footwear with upper and composite toe, val- Sec. 74986. Limestone decorative tiles.
bovine leather uppers. ued at $12–$20 per pair. Sec. 74987. Blank, embossed, and printed
Sec. 74947. Oxford-style footwear for men or
Sec. 74917. Women’s footwear with leather stoneware coaster disks and
women with textile uppers,
uppers, lined with pigskin with trivets.
with an alloy safety toecap and
adjustable laces. Sec. 74988. Rolled green glass sheets.
static dissipating protection.
Sec. 74918. Men’s waterproof leather foot- Sec. 74989. Framed rear-view mirrors.
Sec. 74948. Oxford-style work footwear with
wear, valued $27 per pair or Sec. 74990. Wall mirrors, unframed.
steel safety toe and static dis-
higher. Sec. 74991. Wall mirrors, framed.
sipating protection.
Sec. 74919. Men’s or boys’ golf shoes, valued Sec. 74949. Women’s footwear, covering the Sec. 74992. Stemware (crystalline) drinking
$30 per pair or higher. ankle but not the knee, valued glasses valued over $0.30 but not
Sec. 74920. Competitive cheer shoes with over $24 per pair. over $3 each, other than those
leather uppers. Sec. 74950. Men’s textile upper footwear, not presented in sets.
Sec. 74921. Children’s waterproof leather covering the ankle, valued over Sec. 74993. Double-walled insulated glass
footwear, not covering the $24 per pair. tumblers.
ankle, valued $14 per pair or Sec. 74951. Oxford footwear with textile up- Sec. 74994. Diamond-shaped stemmed wine
higher. pers and composite toe, valued glasses.
Sec. 74922. Women’s footwear with leather over $20 per pair. Sec. 74995. Twisted-center stemless wine
uppers, open toe with strap and Sec. 74952. Men’s mid-cut footwear with a glass.
buckle, valued $12.50–$28 per textile upper and a protective Sec. 74996. Crystalline drinking glasses,
pair. toe cap. without stems, not in sets.
Sec. 74923. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74953. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74997. Double-walled insulated glass
uppers, closed toe with strap soles and textile uppers, open bowls.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
and buckle. toes or heels, valued $12–$24 per Sec. 74998. Leaf-shaped glass decanters.
Sec. 74924. Women’s footwear with leather pair. Sec. 74999. Set of four appetizer plates made
uppers, with strap and buckle, Sec. 74954. Footwear for women valued over of glass with steel caddy holder,
valued $27–$40 per pair. $20 but not over $24 per pair. valued at $2 each.
Sec. 74925. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74955. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 75000. Spice rack with glass jars and
uppers, with strap and buckle, soles and textile uppers, valued wooden lids valued not over $3
valued $12.70–$18.70 per pair. $15–$20 per pair. each.
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Sec. 75001. Glass lens blanks for infrared ap- Sec. 75047. Rotary food graters. Sec. 75103. Cordless battery powered leaf
plications. Sec. 75048. Coffee presses. blowers between 20 and 60 V.
Sec. 75002. Hair accessories of glass beads, Sec. 75049. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 75104. Fan assemblies for cab climate
imitation pearls, and imitation with a brew-through lid. systems.
stones, valued less than $7. Sec. 75050. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 75105. Aquarium air pumps.
Sec. 75003. Filter bags with acid-resistant with no lid. Sec. 75106. Heat pumps for residential use.
coating, of woven fiberglass Sec. 75051. Vacuum insulated coffee servers Sec. 75107. Heat pumps (outdoor units) for
laminated to ePTFE, weighing with fitted hinged lid. split air conditioner systems.
at least 325 g/m2 but not over Sec. 75052. Commercial vacuum insulated Sec. 75108. High-wall indoor units.
350 g/m2. coffee servers with sight gauge. Sec. 75109. Single-zone outdoor units.
Sec. 75053. Commercial vacuum insulated Sec. 75110. Mini heat pumps for split air con-
Sec. 75004. Fiberglass replacement wicks for
coffee servers with plastic base. ditioner systems.
outdoor garden torch.
Sec. 75111. Multi-zone outdoor unit ductless
Sec. 75005. Filter bags of woven fiberglass Sec. 75054. Commercial vacuum insulated
systems.
fabric laminated to an ePTFE, coffee servers with plastic base
Sec. 75112. Indoor units of split air condi-
with a polytetrafluoroethylene and stand.
tioner systems.
coated backing, not acid resist- Sec. 75055. Craft knives with fixed pen-like Sec. 75113. Ductless 18000 BTU heat pumps,
ant, weighing at least 721 g/m2 or retractable blades. single zone inverter.
but not over 771 g/m2. Sec. 75056. Craft knives. Sec. 75114. Single-phase heat pump.
Sec. 75006. Silver catalyst. Sec. 75057. Blades for craft knives with non- Sec. 75115. Steel vacuum pitchers with plas-
Sec. 75007. Silver round blanks. fixed blades. tic hinged lid.
Sec. 75008. Ferroboron alloy. Sec. 75058. Ergonomic pinking shears. Sec. 75116. Oil filters.
Sec. 75009. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75059. Spring-action scissors. Sec. 75117. Battery powered nasal irrigators.
main body combo castings for Sec. 75060. Electronic locks for lockers. Sec. 75118. Struts to absorb vibration.
residential fuel oil tanks. Sec. 75061. Luggage locks of base metal, Sec. 75119. Table saws (25.4 cm.), operable
Sec. 75010. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded packaged for retail sale. corded and cordless.
vent caps for residential fuel oil Sec. 75062. Key-operated door handles, push- Sec. 75120. Sliding miter saws (25.4 cm) with
tanks. pull-rotate. laser, corded and cordless.
Sec. 75011. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75063. Vent mounted magnetic mobile Sec. 75121. Electromechanical rotary ham-
bushings for residential fuel oil phone holder for automobiles. mers, corded and cordless.
tanks. Sec. 75064. Dash mounted magnetic mobile Sec. 75122. Electromechanical hammer im-
Sec. 75012. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded phone holder for automobiles. pact drivers, corded and
tank adapters for residential Sec. 75065. Windshield mounted magnetic cordless.
fuel oil tanks. mobile phone holder for auto- Sec. 75123. Rotary hammer drill tools with
Sec. 75013. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded mobiles. self-contained electric motor.
fill alarm main body for resi- Sec. 75066. Steel latches with plastic plung- Sec. 75124. Drill driver tools with self-con-
dential fuel oil tanks. ers. tained electric motor.
Sec. 75014. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75067. Non-key-operated door handles. Sec. 75125. Extruders.
fill box caps for residential fuel Sec. 75068. Curtain rings. Sec. 75126. Three-dimensional drawing pens.
Sec. 75127. Professional grade three-dimen-
oil tanks. Sec. 75069. Brackets.
sional drawing pens.
Sec. 75015. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75070. Curtain rods.
Sec. 75128. Electric multi-functional blower
leg flanges for residential fuel Sec. 75071. Curtain rod hardware.
vacuums.
oil tanks. Sec. 75072. Curtain tiebacks. Sec. 75129. Autosamplers (multisamplers) for
Sec. 75016. Portable gas cooking stoves. Sec. 75073. Curtain rod finials. liquid chromatographs.
Sec. 75017. Portable outdoor cookers. Sec. 75074. Curved shower rods. Sec. 75130. Autosamplers (vialsamplers) for
Sec. 75018. Self-anchored beverage con- Sec. 75075. Shower hooks and rings. liquid chromatographs.
tainers. Sec. 75076. Straight shower rods. Sec. 75131. Hydraulic hammer assembly.
Sec. 75019. Stainless steel handmade kitchen Sec. 75077. Steel window rods. Sec. 75132. Segmented bladder-operated
sinks. Sec. 75078. Antitheft steel cases with digital molds, with more than 25-inch
Sec. 75020. Loose frame baskets. locks. rim diameter.
Sec. 75021. Two-story fire escape ladders. Sec. 75079. Stainless steel hose kits. Sec. 75133. Used valves for directional con-
Sec. 75022. Three-story fire escape ladders. Sec. 75080. Stainless steel hoses. trol.
Sec. 75023. Work support stands of steel. Sec. 75081. Wrist watch strap buckles not Sec. 75134. Keg spears with pressure release
Sec. 75024. Locking fixtures of iron or steel. over 18 mm. valves.
Sec. 75025. Stainless steel phone handle-and- Sec. 75082. Wrist watch strap buckles over 18 Sec. 75135. Multiport distribution control-
stand accessories. mm. lers.
Sec. 75026. Circular and S-shaped stainless Sec. 75083. Used cylinder heads. Sec. 75136. Subsea modular trees.
steel carabiners. Sec. 75084. Cylinder heads used solely or Sec. 75137. Flow selector unit-multi-port 6-
Sec. 75027. Pieces of refined unwrought cop- principally with certain en- branch engine crankshafts.
per cathode 99.9999 percent gines. Sec. 75138. Engine crankshafts.
pure. Sec. 75085. Engine blocks. Sec. 75139. Turbocharger journal bearings.
Sec. 75028. Ultra-thin and wide-width alu- Sec. 75086. Swirler assemblies for turbines. Sec. 75140. Mid-range bearing housings.
minum foil. Sec. 75087. Barrels for fuel mixing. Sec. 75141. Heavy duty bearing housings.
Sec. 75029. Etched capacitor aluminum foil Sec. 75088. Injector assemblies for certain Sec. 75142. Fixed ration gear boxes.
turbines. Sec. 75143. Track drive gear boxes.
of a thickness 0.018–0.126 mm.
Sec. 75144. Swing bearing assembly.
Sec. 75030. Stove top coffee makers. Sec. 75089. Stem assemblies for certain tur- Sec. 75145. Gears for use in machinery or
Sec. 75031. Aluminum shower caddies. bines. within engines.
Sec. 75032. Step stools of aluminum. Sec. 75090. Tip assemblies for non-gas tur- Sec. 75146. 14Y stepper motors.
Sec. 75033. Aluminum ladders. bines. Sec. 75147. Air door actuators.
Sec. 75034. Circular and S-shaped aluminum Sec. 75091. High pressure fuel pumps. Sec. 75148. Servo motors.
carabiners. Sec. 75092. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75149. DC brushed rhombic winding
Sec. 75035. Stationary sprinklers of zinc. 364x333x485 mm. NdFeb magnet motors, with
Sec. 75036. Tungsten waste and scrap. Sec. 75093. Dry scroll vacuum pumps output under 18.65 W.
Sec. 75037. Cobalt alloys. 297x260x420 mm. Sec. 75150. DC brushed rhombic winding
Sec. 75038. Certain gallium (Ga). Sec. 75094. Dry scroll vacuum pumps NdFeB magnet motors.
Sec. 75039. Niobium (columbium) rings no 254x260x420 mm. Sec. 75151. DC brushed rhombic winding Al-
thicker than 20 mm. Sec. 75095. Dry scroll vacuum pumps NiCo magnet motors, with out-
Sec. 75040. Tungsten secondary raw mate- 181x140x358 mm. put under 18.65 W.
rial. Sec. 75096. Turbomolecular vacuum pumps. Sec. 75152. DC brushless rhombic winding
Sec. 75041. Gear-driven bolt cutters and pipe Sec. 75097. Rotary vane vacuum pumps val- NdFeB magnet motors, with
cutters. ued over $500 each. output under 18.65 W.
Sec. 75042. Rotary cutters. Sec. 75098. Vacuum diffusion pumps valued Sec. 75153. DC brushed rhombic winding
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
Sec. 75043. Food graters. over $900 each. NdFeB magnet motors, with
Sec. 75044. Hand tools for applying plastic Sec. 75099. Hand- or foot-operated air pumps. output over 18.65 but not over
clip fasteners to garments. Sec. 75100. Roof vent fans. 37.5 W.
Sec. 75045. Steel workstations with vises ad- Sec. 75101. 12-Amp corded electric leaf blow- Sec. 75154. DC brushed rhombic winding Al-
justable by foot pedal. ers. NiCo magnet motors, with out-
Sec. 75046. Fixed carbide cutter and roller Sec. 75102. Cordless battery powered leaf put over 18.65 W but not over
cone drill bits. blowers not exceeding 20 volts. 37.5 W.
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Sec. 75155. DC brushless slotless rhombic Sec. 75196. Juice extractors. Sec. 75240. Electric toasters with 6.5 inch
winding NdFeB magnet motors Sec. 75197. Integrated baby food making sys- slots.
output over 18.65 W but not tems. Sec. 75241. Electric toasters with 37 mm
over 37.5 W. Sec. 75198. Electric juice mixers and grind- wide slots, with an under-base
Sec. 75156. DC brushed rhombic winding ers. cord wrap.
NdFeB magnet motors output Sec. 75199. Ultrasonic humidifiers. Sec. 75242. 2- and 4- slot toasters, not having
over 37.5 W but not over 74.6 W. Sec. 75200. Automatic litterboxes, valued no a button to keep toaster con-
Sec. 75157. DC brushless slotless rhombic more than $100. tents warm after toasting.
winding NdFeB magnet motors Sec. 75201. Electric toothbrushes. Sec. 75243. 2-slot toasters, with a button to
output over 37.5 W but not over Sec. 75202. Ultrasonic cool/warm mist hu- keep toaster content warm
74.6 W. midifiers with aromatherapy. after toasting.
Sec. 75158. Motors. Sec. 75203. 2-in-1 can opener. Sec. 75244. Electric toasters with double-
Sec. 75159. DC motors of an output exceeding Sec. 75204. Food spiralizing devices. slice slots.
74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W. Sec. 75205. Ceramic bowls. Sec. 75245. Electric toasters with 37 mm
Sec. 75160. DC motors, of an output exceed- Sec. 75206. Food grinders for certain wide slots, with a retractable
ing 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 electromechanical stand food cord.
W. mixers. Sec. 75246. Electric pressure cookers rated
Sec. 75161. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 75207. Pasta press extruders for certain more than 800 W but not more
NdFeB magnet motors output stand food mixers. than 1,000 W, with a capacity of
over 74.6 W but not over 735 W. Sec. 75208. Stainless steel bowls for certain not less than 5 liters.
Sec. 75162. DC brushless slotless rhombic electromechanical stand food Sec. 75247. Electric pressure cookers rated
winding NdFeB magnet motors mixers, with capacity greater more than 1,200 W but not more
output over 74.6 W but not over than 4.2 liters but not exceeding than 1,400 W, with a capacity of
735 W. 4.8 liters. less than 5 liters.
Sec. 75163. DC motors of an output exceeding Sec. 75209. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 75248. Electric pressure cookers rated
750 W but not exceeding 14.92 electromechanical stand food more than 1,000 W but not more
kW. mixers, with capacity greater than 1,200 W, with a capacity of
Sec. 75164. DC electric motor for non-air- than 2.8 liters but not exceeding less than 5 liters.
craft gas turbines. 3.4 liters. Sec. 75249. Contoured heating pads.
Sec. 75165. AC alternators. Sec. 75210. Stainless steel bowls for certain Sec. 75250. Slow cookers with non-stick ce-
Sec. 75166. AC alternators with copper electromechanical stand food ramic coated stoneware.
windings. Sec. 75251. Heating pads.
mixers, with capacity greater
Sec. 75167. Wound stators and rotor assem- Sec. 75252. Programmable slow cookers with
than 5.6 liters but not exceeding
blies. digital display.
8.6 liters. Sec. 75253. 8-Quart electric slow cookers.
Sec. 75168. Rotors. Sec. 75211. Pasta rollers and cutters for
Sec. 75169. Stators for washing machines, Sec. 75254. Programmable slow cookers.
stand food mixers. Sec. 75255. Electric slow cookers with lock-
with a 27-tooth design. Sec. 75212. Glass bowls for certain
Sec. 75170. Stators for washing machines, ing lid.
electromechanical stand food Sec. 75256. Double flip waffle makers with
with an 18-tooth design. mixers.
Sec. 75171. Rotors for washing machines, removable grids.
Sec. 75213. Body trimmers for detailed hair Sec. 75257. Ice cream waffle cone and bowl
with a height of 60.8 mm. trimming.
Sec. 75172. Rotors for washing machines, makers.
Sec. 75214. Hair clipper sets. Sec. 75258. Electric breakfast sandwich mak-
with a height of 49 mm. Sec. 75215. Rechargeable trimmers for trim- ers.
Sec. 75173. 6 V lead-acid storage batteries.
ming human hair. Sec. 75259. Pressure cookers.
Sec. 75174. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
Sec. 75216. PCB assemblies for clippers and Sec. 75260. 10-quart programmable slow
used for the auxiliary source of
trimmers. cookers.
power. Sec. 75261. Polished stainless steel 1.5-quart
Sec. 75217. LED bicycle wheel spoke lights.
Sec. 75175. Lead-acid storage batteries, used tea kettles.
Sec. 75218. Bicycle rear lights.
for wheelchairs. Sec. 75262. Egg bite makers.
Sec. 75219. Portable electric lamps.
Sec. 75176. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries, Sec. 75263. Vacuum steel insulated coffee ca-
Sec. 75220. Space heaters.
rated at less than 15 ampere- rafes, of a kind used with deep
Sec. 75221. Microwave ovens with capacity
hours. ultraviolet lithography ma-
not exceeding 22.5 liters.
Sec. 75177. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries, chines.
Sec. 75222. Microwave ovens with capacity
rated at 15 ampere-hours or Sec. 75264. Vacuum steel insulated carafes
exceeding 22.5 liters but not ex-
more. for household coffee machines,
Sec. 75178. Cell box assemblies, weighing 15 ceeding 31 liters.
Sec. 75223. Low-profile microwave ovens of a kind used with deep ultra-
kg or more but not over 18 kg. violet lithography machines.
Sec. 75179. Cell box assemblies, weighing 30 with electronic opening mecha-
nism and integral range hood. Sec. 75265. Vacuum steel bodies with inner
kg or more but not over 36 kg. and outer steel layers.
Sec. 75180. Cell box assemblies, weighing 36 Sec. 75224. Low-profile microwave ovens
with push button opening Sec. 75266. Lamp-holder housings of plastic.
kg or more but not over 49 kg. Sec. 75267. 660 W, 125 V, lamp-holder with
Sec. 75181. Cell box assemblies NX. mechanism and integral range
hood. two 15 amp outlets.
Sec. 75182. Food processors with a capacity Sec. 75268. Combination duplex receptacle/
greater than 2.9 liters but not Sec. 75225. Low-profile microwave ovens
with electronic opening mecha- outlet and USB charger, 15–20
exceeding 3.1 liters. amp, 125 V.
Sec. 75183. Food processors with a capacity nism and without a range hood.
Sec. 75269. Range and dryer receptacles.
greater than 1.6 liters but not Sec. 75226. Searing grills.
Sec. 75270. Residential grade receptacles.
exceeding 2.2 liters. Sec. 75227. Automatic drip coffee makers. Sec. 75271. Residential and commercial USB
Sec. 75184. Cordless hand blenders. Sec. 75228. Espresso machines. receptacles.
Sec. 75185. Cordless hand mixers. Sec. 75229. Coffee makers with dishwasher Sec. 75272. Power strips.
Sec. 75186. Corded hand blenders. safe removable parts. Sec. 75273. Surge protectors.
Sec. 75187. Burr coffee grinders. Sec. 75230. Single-service coffee makers with Sec. 75274. Programmable controllers for ar-
Sec. 75188. Electric food processors with milk frothers. chitectural lighting.
bowl scraper. Sec. 75231. Electric coffee makers with dual Sec. 75275. Electronic modular control pan-
Sec. 75189. Electric food processors with dispensers. els for generators.
snap-locking lid. Sec. 75232. Electric coffee makers for brew- Sec. 75276. Power distribution modules and
Sec. 75190. Electric juice extractors. ing capsules. programmable controllers.
Sec. 75191. Electric drink mixers. Sec. 75233. Automatic or manual pour over Sec. 75277. Glass capacitive touchscreen as-
Sec. 75192. Spiralizing food processors with a coffee makers. semblies with LCD.
capacity equal to or greater Sec. 75234. Removable reservoir Sec. 75278. Lamps containing deuterium gas
than 2.36 liters but not exceed- coffeemakers. without radio-frequency identi-
ing 2.64 liters. Sec. 75235. Single serve coffee makers. fication (RFID).
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Sec. 75193. Spiralizing food processors with a Sec. 75236. 2-way coffee makers with a 12-cup Sec. 75279. Lamps containing deuterium gas
capacity equal to or greater carafe and a pod brewer. with radio-frequency identifica-
than 2.83 liters but not exceed- Sec. 75237. Rapid cold brew and hot coffee tion (RFID).
ing 3.07 liters. makers. Sec. 75280. Fiber channel coaxial cables of
Sec. 75194. Dicing food processors. Sec. 75238. Electric kettles. silver-plated copper conductors
Sec. 75195. Compact food processor with Sec. 75239. Electric toasters with even-toast and expanded ePTFE
smoothie function. feature. dielectrics.
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Sec. 75281. Insulated coaxial cables, of a Sec. 75327. LCD television panel assemblies, Sec. 75381. Indoor oil lamps with base of
kind used with deep ultraviolet with a video display measuring glass or metal.
lithography machines. over 137.16 cm but not over 139.7 Sec. 75382. Outdoor garden torches for table-
Sec. 75282. Coaxial cables insulated with cm. top use.
ePTFE, vapor sealed, of a kind Sec. 75328. Housings designed for infrared Sec. 75383. Glass lens arrays for spotlights.
used with deep ultraviolet li- lenses. Sec. 75384. Lamp shades.
thography machines. Sec. 75329. Electronic temperature indica- Sec. 75385. Galvanized steel LED downlight
Sec. 75283. Coaxial cables insulated with tors, weighing 14.2 g. housing frames.
ePTFE, non-vapor sealed, of a Sec. 75330. Electronic temperature indica- Sec. 75386. Aluminum cylinders for LED
kind used with deep ultraviolet tors, weighing 64.4 g. lighting fixtures.
lithography machines. Sec. 75331. Electronic temperature indica- Sec. 75387. Galvanized steel brackets and
Sec. 75284. Low speed automotive ethernet tors, weighing 430 g. plates for LED lighting fix-
USB harnesses. Sec. 75332. Global cargo trackers, weighing tures.
Sec. 75285. High speed autolink cable USB 660 g. Sec. 75388. Aluminum LED downlight reflec-
harnesses. Sec. 75333. Temperature data monitors, tors.
Sec. 75286. Insulated electric conductors, of weighing 115 g. Sec. 75389. Outdoor garden torch replace-
a kind used with extreme ultra- Sec. 75334. Temperature data monitors, ment canisters.
violet lithography machines. weighing 138.9 g. Sec. 75390. Iris subassemblies for moving
Sec. 75287. Insulated electric conductors, of Sec. 75335. Temperature data monitors, lights.
a kind used with deep ultra- weighing 133.2 g. Sec. 75391. Zoom modules for automated
violet lithography machines. Sec. 75336. Parts and accessories of bicycle moving lights.
Sec. 75288. Insulated electric conductors, of speedometers. Sec. 75392. Golf club heads for fairway
a kind used with optical instru- Sec. 75337. Wired remote controllers. woods.
ments. Sec. 75338. Analog/digital wrist watches. Sec. 75393. Golf club shafts for putters.
Sec. 75289. Rings, blocks, and other insu- Sec. 75339. Mechanical wrist watches. Sec. 75394. Steel golf club shafts, other than
lating fittings of quartz. Sec. 75340. Mechanical wrist watches with for putters.
Sec. 75290. Front tire splash guards for vehi- leather or other band. Sec. 75395. Golf club shaft assemblies.
cles. Sec. 75341. Analog pocket watches. Sec. 75396. Graphite driver golf club shafts,
Sec. 75291. Rear tire splash guards for vehi- Sec. 75342. Projection alarm clocks, non- extra stiff flex.
cles. atomic. Sec. 75397. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts,
Sec. 75292. Automatic gear boxes. Sec. 75343. Projection atomic alarm clocks. extra stiff flex.
Sec. 75293. Suspension systems (struts) for Sec. 75344. Analog wall clocks without ther- Sec. 75398. Graphite irons golf club shafts,
off-highway trucks. mometer, hygrometer, or ba- extra stiff flex.
Sec. 75294. Suspension system stabilizer rometer gauges. Sec. 75399. Graphite driver golf club shafts,
bars. Sec. 75345. Analog clocks with thermometer regular, senior, adult, or ladies
Sec. 75295. Tie rod assemblies. and hygrometer. flex.
Sec. 75296. Used axle housings. Sec. 75346. Atomic analog wall clocks. Sec. 75400. Graphite golf club driver shafts,
Sec. 75297. Used parts for power trains. Sec. 75347. Atomic digital clocks. stiff flex.
Sec. 75298. Front windshield covers. Sec. 75348. Analog kitchen timers. Sec. 75401. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts,
Sec. 75299. Expansion chambers. Sec. 75349. Wrist watch movements having regular, senior, adult, or ladies
Sec. 75300. Bicycle racks for car roofs. over one jewel and less than 7 flex.
Sec. 75301. High pressure fuel injector rails. jewels. Sec. 75402. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts,
Sec. 75302. Stand-up bicycles, having both Sec. 75350. Watch movements having over 7 stiff flex.
wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in di- jewels and under 17 jewels. Sec. 75403. Graphite irons golf club shafts,
ameter. Sec. 75351. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ over 41 regular, senior, adult, or ladies
Sec. 75303. Elliptical cycles, with wheels not mm in diameter. flex.
exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter. Sec. 75352. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ not over Sec. 75404. Graphite irons golf club shafts,
Sec. 75304. Bicycle frames, other than of 41 mm in diameter. stiff flex.
steel, valued $600 or less. Sec. 75353. Watch case bezels, backs, and Sec. 75405. Pickleball paddles.
Sec. 75305. Internal gear bicycle hubs, other centers. Sec. 75406. Pickleballs.
than two or three speeds. Sec. 75354. Watch case parts. Sec. 75407. Exercise cycles.
Sec. 75306. Bicycle pedals other than clipless Sec. 75355. Stainless steel watch bracelets. Sec. 75408. Stationary trainers.
pedals. Sec. 75356. Watch dials. Sec. 75409. Multimodality fitness equipment,
Sec. 75307. Clipless bicycle pedals and parts Sec. 75357. Watch crowns. without integrated contact grip
thereof. Sec. 75358. Watch hands. heart rate monitor.
Sec. 75308. Carbon fiber bicycle seatposts. Sec. 75359. Acoustic guitars. Sec. 75410. Multimodality fitness equipment
Sec. 75309. Bicycle handlebar tape, other Sec. 75360. Console digital pianos. with integrated power sensor to
than silicon or leather tape. Sec. 75361. Grand digital pianos. measure the user’s upper body
Sec. 75310. Trailer cycles. Sec. 75362. Electronic 61-key keyboards. power input.
Sec. 75311. Dropper seatposts. Sec. 75363. Electric guitars and acoustic/ Sec. 75411. Parts and accessories for tread-
Sec. 75312. Bicycle fenders. electric guitars. mills.
Sec. 75313. Bicycle handlebars. Sec. 75364. Memory foam travel pillows. Sec. 75412. Parts and accessories for
Sec. 75314. Multi-functional steel carts. Sec. 75365. Lighting for wall installation. ellipticals.
Sec. 75315. Non-mechanically propelled in- Sec. 75366. Decorative bathroom fan assem- Sec. 75413. Parts and accessories for sta-
dustrial hand truck. blies (lighting fixtures) assem- tionary exercise cycles.
Sec. 75316. Moving dollies. blies. Sec. 75414. Parts and accessories for weight
Sec. 75317. Paragliders, paraglider wings and Sec. 75367. Metal household floor lamps. training equipment.
paraglider harnesses. Sec. 75368. Solar powered pathway lights, Sec. 75415. Parts and accessories for certain
Sec. 75318. Sailing catamarans and power each measuring between 36.8 cm exercise equipment machines.
catamarans. and 42 cm in height. Sec. 75416. Lateral elliptical machines.
Sec. 75319. Projection lenses. Sec. 75369. Solar powered pathway lights, Sec. 75417. Adjustable-weight kettlebells.
Sec. 75320. Mounted optical lenses. each measuring between 45 cm Sec. 75418. Adjustable-weight barbell.
Sec. 75321. Objective lenses for broadcast and 48 cm in height. Sec. 75419. Exercise cycles with dual-posi-
cameras. Sec. 75370. Exterior exit viewing lights, dual tion handgrips.
Sec. 75322. Objective lenses for cinema cam- beam. Sec. 75420. Exercise cycles with single hand-
eras. Sec. 75371. LED flameless candles. grips.
Sec. 75323. Magnifying spectacles. Sec. 75372. Aquarium LED light strands. Sec. 75421. Upright exercise cycles.
Sec. 75324. LCD television panel assemblies, Sec. 75373. LED light modules for bathroom Sec. 75422. Recumbent exercise cycles with
with a video display measuring fans/lights. touchscreen consoles.
over 175.26 cm. Sec. 75374. Aquarium LED light sticks. Sec. 75423. Leaning exercise cycles.
Sec. 75325. LCD television panel assemblies, Sec. 75375. Aquarium LED light strips. Sec. 75424. Rod gyms, with vertical bench.
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with a video display measuring Sec. 75376. Decorative votive candle holders. Sec. 75425. Rod and resistance gyms, with
over 149.86 cm but not over Sec. 75377. Candle jar shades. flat benches.
175.26 cm. Sec. 75378. Non-electrical lighting. Sec. 75426. Foldable treadmills, with LCD
Sec. 75326. LCD television panel assemblies, Sec. 75379. Outdoor garden or patio torches consoles with control keypads.
with a video display measuring of bamboo construction. Sec. 75427. Foldable treadmills, with
over 139.7 cm but not over 149.86 Sec. 75380. Outdoor garden or patio torches touchscreen consoles measuring
cm. of non-bamboo construction. 44.5 cm or less.
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Sec. 75428. Indoor cycling machines with of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National sistance under this paragraph, the Secretary
wireless data touchscreen dis- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year may consider whether a covered entity pro-
plays. 2021 (Public Law 116–283). Amounts in the duces or supplies equipment or materials
Sec. 75429. Indoor cycling machines with Fund to carry out section 9906 of Public Law used in the fabrication, assembly, testing, or
LCD consoles and two water 116–283 shall be transferred to and merged advanced packaging of semiconductors at
bottle holders. with ac counts within the Department of mature technology nodes that are necessary
Sec. 75430. Indoor cycling machines with Commerce to be used for such purposes. to support a critical manufacturing indus-
LCD consoles and single water (2) APPROPRIATION.— try.
bottle holder. (A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail- (D) ln awarding Federal financial assist-
Sec. 75431. Recumbent elliptical machines. able for such purposes, there is appropriated ance to covered entities under this para-
Sec. 75432. Fitness equipment combining the to the Fund established in subsection (a)(1), graph, the Secretary shall give priority to
functions of an elliptical and a out of amounts in the Treasury not other- covered entities that support the resiliency
stair stepper, weight over 90 wise appropriated— of semiconductor supply chains for critical
kgs. (i) for fiscal year 2022, $24,000,000,000, to re- manufacturing industries in the United
Sec. 75433. Foldable treadmills with main available until expended, of which States.
touchscreen console greater $19,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- (E) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘critical
than 44.4 cm. lic Law 116–283, $2,000,000,000 shall be for sub- manufacturing industry’’—
Sec. 75434. Interactive indoor cycling exer- section (c) of section 9906 of Public Law 116– (i) means an industry that is assigned a
cise cycles. 283, $2,500,000,000 shall be for subsection (d) of
North American Industry Classification Sys-
Sec. 75435. Multimodality fitness equipment, section 9906 of Public Law 116–283, and
tem code beginning with 31, 32, or 33, and for
with integrated contact grip $500,000,000 shall be for subsections (e) and (f)
which the industry components that are as-
heart rate monitors. of section 9906 of Public Law 116–283;
signed a North American Industry Classifica-
Sec. 75436. Fishing reels valued not over (ii) for fiscal year 2023, $7,000,000,000 to re-
tion System code beginning with the same 4
$2.70 each, pre-spooled, with rod main available until expended, of which
digits as the industry—
and fishing line. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub-
lic Law 116–283 and $2,000,000,000 shall be for (I) manufacture primary products and
Sec. 75437. Fishing reels valued not over parts, the sum of which account for not less
$2.70 each. subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906
of Public Law 116–283; than 5 percent of the manufacturing value
Sec. 75438. Hard artificial crankbaits. added by industry gross domestic product of
Sec. 75439. Collapsible big game decoys. (iii) for fiscal year 2024, $6,300,000,000, to re-
main available until expended, of which the United States; and
Sec. 75440. Vacuum steel hinged lid pitchers, (II) employ individuals for primary prod-
not exceeding 1 liter. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub-
lic Law 116–283 and $1,300,000,000 shall be for ucts and parts manufacturing activities
Sec. 75441. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav- that, combined, account for not less than 5
ing a capacity exceeding 1 liter subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906
of Public Law 116–283; percent of manufacturing employment in the
but not exceeding 2 liters. United States; and
Sec. 75442. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav- (iv) for fiscal year 2025, $6,100,000,000, to re-
main available until expended, of which (ii) may include any other manufacturing
ing a capacity exceeding 2 liters industry designated by the Secretary based
but not exceeding 4 liters. $5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub-
lic Law 116–283 and $1,100,000,000 shall be for on the relevance of the manufacturing indus-
Sec. 75443. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 try to the national and economic security of
servers over 2 liters.
of Public Law 116–283; and the United States, including the impacts of
Sec. 75444. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee
(v) for fiscal year 2026, $6,800,000,000, to re- job losses.
servers over 2 liters with lever
main available until expended, of which (F) In this paragraph, the term ‘‘mature
dispensing.
$5,000,000,000 shall be for section 9902 of Pub- technology node’’ has the meaning given the
PART II—EXISTING DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND lic Law 116– 283 and $1,800,000,000 shall be for term by the Secretary of Commerce.
REDUCTIONS subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 9906 (4) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.—
Sec. 75451. Extension of certain existing of Public Law 116–283. (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The
duty suspensions and reduc- (B) In carrying out this subsection, the President shall submit to Congress detailed
tions and other modifications. Secretary of Commerce may use up to 2 per- account, program, and project allocations of
PART III—EFFECTIVE DATE cent of the amounts made available in each the full amount made available under sub-
fiscal year for salaries and expenses, admin- section (a)(2)—
Sec. 75461. Effective date.
istration, and oversight purposes, of which (i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90
Subtitle C—Reauthorization of American $5,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 through days after the date of enactment of this Act;
Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 2026 shall be transferred to the Office of In- and
Sec. 75471. Reauthorization of American spector General of the Department of Com- (ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as
Manufacturing Competitiveness merce to oversee expenditures from the part of the annual budget submission of the
Act of 2016. Fund. President under section 1105(a) of title 31,
TITLE V—AUTHORIZATION OF (3) ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE TECHNOLOGY United States Code.
APPROPRIATIONS NODES.— (B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
(A) Of the amount available in fiscal year (i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap-
Sec. 76001. Authorization of additional ap-
2022 to implement section 9902 of Public Law propriations of the House of Representatives
propriations.
116–283, $2,000,000,000 shall be to provide Fed- and the Senate may provide for alternate al-
TITLE VI—CUSTOMS USER FEES eral financial assistance to covered entities location of amounts made available under
Sec. 77001. Extension of customs user fees. to incentivize investment in facilities and subsection (a)(2), including by account, pro-
DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G equipment in the United States for the fab- gram, and project.
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS rication, assembly, testing, or advanced (ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.—
SEC. 1001. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
packaging of semiconductors at mature (I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con-
technology nodes. gress has not enacted legislation estab-
The table of contents for this division is as
(B) In addition to the procedures, eligi- lishing alternate allocations, including by
follows:
bility, and considerations for review speci- account, program, and project, by the date
DIVISION A—CHIPS AND O-RAN 5G fied in subsection 9902(a)(2) of Public Law on which the Act making full-year appro-
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS 116–283, in order to for an entity to qualify to priations for the Department of Commerce,
Sec. 1001. Table of contents. receive Federal financial assistance under Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for
Sec. 1002. Creating Helpful Incentives to this paragraph, the covered entity shall— the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law,
Produce Semiconductors (i)(I) provide equipment or materials for only then shall amounts made available
(CHIPS) for America Fund. the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- under subsection (a)(2) be allocated by the
Sec. 1003. Appropriations for wireless supply vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- President or apportioned or allotted by ac-
chain innovation. ture technology nodes in the United States; count, program, and project pursuant to title
SEC. 1002. CREATING HELPFUL INCENTIVES TO or 31, United States Code.
PRODUCE SEMICONDUCTORS (II) fabricate, assemble using advanced (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
(CHIPS) FOR AMERICA FUND. packaging, or test semiconductors at mature If Congress enacts legislation establishing
(a) CHIPS FOR AMERICA FUND.— technology nodes in the United States; and alternate allocations, including by account,
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(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (ii) commit to using any Federal financial program, and project, for amounts made
in the Treasury of the United States a fund assistance received under this section to in- available under subsection (a)(2) that are
to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen- crease the production of semiconductors at less than the full amount appropriated under
tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for mature technology nodes. that subsection, the difference between the
America Fund’’ (referred to in this sub- (C) ln addition to the considerations de- amount appropriated and the alternate allo-
section as the ‘‘Fund’’) for the Secretary of scribed in subsection 9902(a)(2)(C) of Public cation shall be allocated by the President
Commerce to carry out sections 9902 and 9906 Law 116–283, in granting Federal financial as- and apportioned and allotted by account,
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program, and project pursuant to title 31, (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
United States Code. in the Treasury of the United States a fund If Congress enacts legislation establishing
(b) CHIPS FOR AMERICA DEFENSE FUND.— to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen- alternate allocations, including by account,
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for program, project, and activity, for amounts
in the Treasury of the United States a fund America International Technology Security made available under subsection (c)(2) that
to be known as the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incen- and Innovation Fund’’ (referred to in this are less than the full amount appropriated
tives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for subsection as the ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for under that subsection, the difference be-
America Defense Fund’’ (referred to in this international information and communica- tween the amount appropriated and the al-
subsection as the ‘‘Fund’’) to provide for re- tions technology security and semiconductor ternate allocation shall be allocated by the
search, development, test and evaluation, supply chain activities, including to support President and apportioned and allotted by
workforce development, and other require- the development and adoption of secure and account, program, project, and activity pur-
ments that are unique to the Department of trusted telecommunications technologies, suant to title 31, United States Code.
Defense and the intelligence community, in- secure semiconductors, secure semiconduc- (d) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of
cluding those requirements that are nec- tors supply chains, and other emerging tech- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
essary to carry out section 9903(b) of the Wil- nologies and to carry out sections 9905 and Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is
liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 9202(a)(2) of the William M. (Mac) Thorn- amended by inserting after ‘‘Continuing
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub- berry National Defense Authorization Act Fund, Southwestern Power Administration
lic Law 116–283). Amounts in the Fund shall for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283), as (89–5649–0–2–271).’’ the following:
be transferred to and merged with accounts appropriate. Amounts in the Fund shall be ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce
within the Department of Defense to be used transferred by the Secretary of State to ac- Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund.
for such purposes. Amounts in the Fund or counts within the Department of State, the ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce
transferred to and merged with accounts United States Agency for International De- Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America De-
within the Department of Defense may not velopment, the Export-Import Bank, and the fense Fund.
be used for construction of facilities. United States International Development Fi- ‘‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce
(2) APPROPRIATION.—In addition to nance Corporation, as appropriate, to be used Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Inter-
amounts otherwise available for such pur- for such purposes and under the terms and national Technology Security and Innova-
conditions of the account to which trans- tion Fund.’’.
poses, there is appropriated to the Fund es-
ferred. (e) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.—
tablished in subsection (b)(1), out of amounts
(2) APPROPRIATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated—
(A) In addition to amounts otherwise avail- under this section are designated as an emer-
(A) for fiscal year 2022, $400,000,000, to re-
able for such purposes, there is appropriated gency requirement pursuant to section 4(g)
main available until September 30, 2022;
to the Fund established in subsection (c)(1), of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010
(B) for fiscal year 2023, $400,000,000, to re-
out of amounts in the Treasury not other- (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).
main available until September 30, 2023;
wise appropriated— (2) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate,
(C) for fiscal year 2024, $400,000,000, to re-
(i) for fiscal year 2022, $100,000,000, to re- this section is designated as an emergency
main available until September 30, 2024; main available until September 30, 2026; requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H.
(D) for fiscal year 2025, $400,000,000, to re- (ii) for fiscal year 2023, $100,000,000, to re- Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent
main available until September 30, 2025; and main available until September 30, 2027; resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
(E) for fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000, to re- (iii) for fiscal year 2024, $100,000,000, to re- SEC. 1003. APPROPRIATIONS FOR WIRELESS SUP-
main available until September 30, 2026. main available until September 30, 2028; PLY CHAIN INNOVATION.
(3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— (iv) for fiscal year 2025, $100,000,000, to re- (a) DIRECT APPROPRIATIONS.—In addition to
(A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The main available until September 30, 2029; and amounts otherwise available for such pur-
President shall submit to Congress detailed (v) for fiscal year 2026, $100,000,000, to re- poses, there is appropriated to the Public
account, program element, and project allo- main available until September 30, 2030. Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund es-
cations of the full amount made available (B) In carrying out this subsection, the tablished under section 9202(a)(1) of the Wil-
under subsection (b)(2)— Secretary of State may use up to $5,000,000 of liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
(i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90 the amounts made available in each fiscal Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
days after the date of enactment of this Act; year for the Fund for salaries and expenses, lic Law 116–283), out of amounts in the Treas-
and administration, and oversight purposes, of ury not otherwise appropriated, $1,500,000,000
(ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as which $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2022 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available
part of the annual budget submission of the through 2026 shall be transferred to the Of- through September 30, 2031.
President under section 1105(a) of title 31, fice of Inspector General of the Department (b) USE OF FUNDS, ADMINISTRATION, AND
United States Code. of State to oversee expenditures under the OVERSIGHT.—Of the amounts made available
(B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— Fund. under subsection (a)—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap- (3) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.— (1) not more than 5 percent of the amounts
propriations of the House of Representatives (A) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The allocated pursuant to subsection (c) in a
and the Senate may provide for alternate al- President shall submit to Congress detailed given fiscal year may be used by the Assist-
location of amounts made available under account, program, project, and activity allo- ant Secretary of Commerce for Communica-
subsection (b)(2), including by account, pro- cations of the full amount made available tions and Information to administer the pro-
gram element, and project. under subsection (c)(2)— grams funded from the Public Wireless Sup-
(ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— (i) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90 ply Chain Innovation Fund; and
(I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- days after the date of enactment of this Act; (2) not less than $2,000,000 per fiscal year
gress has not enacted legislation estab- and shall be transferred to the Office of Inspector
lishing alternate allocations, including by (ii) for each fiscal year through 2026, as General of the Department of Commerce for
account, program element, and project, by part of the annual budget submission of the oversight related to activities conducted
the date on which the Act making full-year President under section 1105(a) of title 31, using amounts provided under this section.
appropriations for the Department of De- United States Code. (c) ALLOCATION AUTHORITY.—
fense for the applicable fiscal year is enacted (B) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— (1) SUBMISSION OF COST ESTIMATES.—The
into law, only then shall amounts made (i) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap- President shall submit to Congress detailed
available under subsection (b)(2) be allocated propriations of the House of Representatives account, program, and project allocations of
by the President or apportioned or allotted and the Senate may provide for alternate al- the amount recommended for allocation in a
by account, program element, and project location of amounts made available under fiscal year from amounts made available
pursuant to title 31, United States Code. subsection (c)(2), including by account, pro- under subsection (a)—
(II) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— gram, project, and activity. (A) for fiscal year 2022, not later than 90
If Congress enacts legislation establishing (ii) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— days after the date of enactment of this Act;
alternate allocations, including by account, (I) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- and
program element, and project, for amounts gress has not enacted legislation estab- (B) for each subsequent fiscal year through
made available under subsection (b)(2) that lishing alternate allocations, including by 2031, as part of the annual budget submission
are less than the full amount appropriated account, program, project, and activity, by of the President under section 1105(a) of title
under that subsection, the difference be- the date on which the Act making full-year 31, United States Code.
tween the amount appropriated and the al- appropriations for the Department of State, (2) ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.—
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ternate allocation shall be allocated by the Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (A) IN GENERAL.—The Committees on Ap-
President and apportioned and allotted by for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into propriations of the House of Representatives
account, program element, and project pur- law, only then shall amounts made available and the Senate may provide for alternate al-
suant to title 31, United States Code. under subsection (c)(2) be allocated by the location of amounts recommended for alloca-
(c) CHIPS FOR AMERICA INTERNATIONAL President or apportioned or allotted by ac- tion in a given fiscal year from amounts
TECHNOLOGY SECURITY AND INNOVATION count, program, project, and activity pursu- made available under subsection (a), includ-
FUND.— ant to title 31, United States Code. ing by account, program, and project.
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(B) ALLOCATION BY PRESIDENT.— TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND Sec. 2513. Study of sister city partnerships
(i) NO ALTERNATE ALLOCATIONS.—If Con- GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES operating within the United
gress has not enacted legislation estab- Sec. 2201. Chief Diversity Officer of the NSF. States involving foreign com-
lishing alternate allocations, including by Sec. 2202. Programs to address the STEM munities in countries with sig-
account, program, and project, by the date workforce. nificant public sector corrup-
on which the Act making full-year appro- Sec. 2203. Emerging research institution tion.
priations for the Departments of Commerce pilot program. Sec. 2514. Prohibition on transfer, assign-
and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Sec. 2204. Personnel management authori- ment, or disposition of con-
for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into ties for the Foundation. struction permits and station
law, only then shall amounts recommended Sec. 2205. Advanced Technological Manufac- licenses to entities subject to
for allocation for that fiscal year from turing Act. undue influence by the Chinese
amounts made available under subsection (a) Sec. 2206. Intramural emerging institutions Communist Party or the Gov-
be allocated by the President or apportioned pilot program. ernment of the People’s Repub-
or allotted by account, program, and project Sec. 2207. Public-private partnerships. lic of China.
pursuant to title 31, United States Code. Sec. 2208. AI Scholarship-for-Service Act. Sec. 2515. Limitation on nuclear cooperation
(ii) INSUFFICIENT ALTERNATE ALLOCATION.— Sec. 2209. Geographic diversity. with the People’s Republic of
If Congress enacts legislation establishing Sec. 2210. Rural STEM Education Act. China.
alternate allocations, including by account, Sec. 2211. Quantum Network Infrastructure Sec. 2516. Certification.
program, and project, for amounts rec- and Workforce Development Sec. 2517. Fairness and due process in stand-
ommended for allocation in a given fiscal Act. ards-setting bodies.
year from amounts made available under Sec. 2212. Supporting Early-Career Re- Sec. 2518. Shark fin sales elimination.
subsection (a) that are less than the full searchers Act. Sec. 2519. Sense of Congress on forced labor.
amount recommended for allocation for that Sec. 2213. Advancing Precision Agriculture Sec. 2520. Open network architecture.
fiscal year, the difference between the Capabilities Act. Sec. 2521. Combatting sexual harassment in
amount recommended for allocation and the Sec. 2214. Critical minerals mining research. science.
Sec. 2215. Caregiver policies. Sec. 2522. National Science Corps.
alternate allocation shall be allocated by the
Sec. 2216. Presidential awards. Sec. 2523. Annual report on foreign research.
President and apportioned and allotted by
Sec. 2217. Bioeconomy Research and Devel- Sec. 2524. Accelerating Unmanned Maritime
account, program, and project pursuant to
opment Act of 2021. Systems Research.
title 31, United States Code. Sec. 2525. Foundation funding to institu-
(d) SEQUESTRATION.—Section 255(g)(1)(A) of Sec. 2218. Microgravity utilization policy.
TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY tions hosting or supporting con-
the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
fucius institutes.
Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is Sec. 2301. National Science Foundation re- Sec. 2526. Supporting documents.
amended by inserting after ‘‘Postal Service search security. Sec. 2527. BASIC Research.
Fund (18–4020–0–3–372).’’ the following: Sec. 2302. Research security and integrity Sec. 2528. Foundation for Energy Security
‘‘Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation information sharing analysis and Innovation.
Fund.’’. organization.
TITLE VI—SPACE MATTERS
(e) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.— Sec. 2303. Foreign government talent re-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amounts provided cruitment program prohibition. Subtitle A—SPACE Act
under this section are designated as an emer- Sec. 2304. Additional requirements for Direc- Sec. 2601. Short title.
gency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) torate research security. Sec. 2602. Sense of Congress.
of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 Sec. 2305. Protecting research from cyber Sec. 2603. Definitions.
(2 U.S.C. 933(g)). theft. Sec. 2604. Space situational awareness data,
(2) DESIGNATION IN SENATE.—In the Senate, Sec. 2306. International standards develop- information, and services: pro-
this section is designated as an emergency ment. vision to non-United States
requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Sec. 2307. Research funds accounting. Government entities.
Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent Sec. 2308. Plan with respect to sensitive or Sec. 2605. Centers of Excellence for Space
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. controlled information and Situational Awareness.
DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT background screening. Subtitle B—National Aeronautics and Space
TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION Administration Authorization Act
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be CAPACITY Sec. 2611. Short title.
cited as the ‘‘Endless Frontier Act’’. Sec. 2401. Regional technology hubs. Sec. 2612. Definitions.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 2402. Manufacturing USA Program. PART I—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
tents of this division is as follows: Sec. 2403. Establishment of expansion Sec. 2613. Authorization of appropriations.
DIVISION B—ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT awards program in Hollings
PART II—HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT AND
Manufacturing Extension Part-
Sec. 2001. Short title; table of contents. EXPLORATION
nership and authorization of ap-
Sec. 2002. Definitions. propriations for the Partner- Sec. 2614. Competitiveness within the
Sec. 2003. Sense of Congress. human landing system pro-
ship.
Sec. 2004. Interagency working group. gram.
Sec. 2404. National Manufacturing Advisory
Sec. 2005. Key technology focus areas. Sec. 2615. Space launch system configura-
Council.
TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND tions.
INNOVATION TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 2616. Advanced spacesuits.
Sec. 2101. Definitions. Sec. 2501. Strategy and report on economic Sec. 2617. Acquisition of domestic space
Sec. 2102. Directorate establishment and security, science, research, and transportation and logistics re-
purpose. innovation to support the na- supply services.
Sec. 2103. Personnel management. tional security strategy. Sec. 2618. Rocket engine test infrastructure.
Sec. 2104. Innovation centers. Sec. 2502. Person or entity of concern prohi- Sec. 2619. Pearl River maintenance.
Sec. 2105. Transition of NSF programs. bition. Sec. 2620. Value of International Space Sta-
Sec. 2106. Providing scholarships, fellow- Sec. 2503. Study on emerging science and tion and capabilities in low-
ships, and other student sup- technology challenges faced by Earth orbit.
port. the United States and rec- Sec. 2621. Extension and modification relat-
Sec. 2107. Research and development. ommendations to address them. ing to International Space Sta-
Sec. 2108. Test beds. Sec. 2504. Report on global semiconductor tion.
Sec. 2109. Academic technology transfer. shortage. Sec. 2622. Department of Defense activities
Sec. 2110. Capacity-building program for de- Sec. 2505. Supply chain resiliency program. on International Space Station.
veloping universities. Sec. 2506. Semiconductor incentives. Sec. 2623. Commercial development in low-
Sec. 2111. Technical assistance. Sec. 2507. Research Investment to Spark the Earth orbit.
Sec. 2112. Coordination of activities. Economy Act. Sec. 2624. Maintaining a national laboratory
Sec. 2113. Reporting requirements. Sec. 2508. Office of Manufacturing and Indus- in space.
Sec. 2114. Hands-on learning program. trial Innovation Policy. Sec. 2625. International Space Station na-
Sec. 2115. Intellectual property protection. Sec. 2509. Telecommunications Workforce tional laboratory; property
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Sec. 2116. Authorization of appropriations Training Grant Program. rights in inventions.
for the Foundation. Sec. 2510. Country Of Origin Labeling Online Sec. 2626. Data first produced during non-
Sec. 2117. Authorization of appropriations Act. NASA scientific use of the ISS
for the Department of Energy. Sec. 2511. Country of origin labeling for king national laboratory.
Sec. 2118. Authorization of appropriations crab and tanner crab. Sec. 2627. Payments received for commercial
for the Defense Advanced Re- Sec. 2512. Internet exchanges and submarine space-enabled production on
search Projects Agency. cables. the ISS.
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Sec. 2628. Stepping stone approach to explo- Sec. 2676. Cybersecurity. (12) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ means the
ration. Sec. 2677. Limitation on cooperation with academic and professional disciplines of
Sec. 2629. Technical amendments relating to the People’s Republic of China. science, technology, engineering, and mathe-
Artemis missions. Sec. 2678. Consideration of issues related to matics, including computer science.
PART III—SCIENCE contracting with entities re- SEC. 2003. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
Sec. 2631. Science priorities. ceiving assistance from or af- It is the sense of Congress that—
Sec. 2632. Lunar discovery program. filiated with the People’s Re- (1) the National Science Foundation, the
Sec. 2633. Search for life. public of China. Department of Energy and its National Lab-
Sec. 2634. James Webb Space Telescope. Sec. 2679. Small satellite launch services oratories, and other key Federal agencies
Sec. 2635. Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele- program. have carried out vital work supporting basic
scope. Sec. 2680. 21st century space launch infra- and applied research to create knowledge
Sec. 2636. Study on satellite servicing for structure. that is a key driver of the economy of the
science missions. Sec. 2681. Missions of national need. United States and a critical component of
Sec. 2637. Earth science missions and pro- Sec. 2682. Drinking water well replacement national security;
grams. for Chincoteague, Virginia. (2) openness to diverse perspectives and a
Sec. 2638. Life science and physical science Sec. 2683. Passenger carrier use. focus on freedom from censorship and polit-
research. Sec. 2684. Use of commercial near-space bal- ical bias will continue to make educational
Sec. 2639. Science missions to Mars. loons. and research institutions in the United
Sec. 2640. Planetary Defense Coordination Sec. 2685. President’s Space Advisory Board. States beacons to thousands of students
Office. Sec. 2686. Initiative on technologies for from across the world;
Sec. 2641. Suborbital science flights. noise and emissions reductions. (3) increasing research and technology
Sec. 2642. Earth science data and observa- Sec. 2687. Remediation of sites contami- transfer investments, building regional ca-
tions. nated with trichloroethylene. pacity and reducing geographic disparity,
Sec. 2643. Sense of Congress on small sat- Sec. 2688. Review on preference for domestic strengthening supply chains, and increasing
ellite science. suppliers. capabilities in key technology focus areas
Sec. 2644. Sense of Congress on commercial Sec. 2689. Report on use of commercial will enhance the competitive advantage and
spaceports licensed by the Fed- leadership of the United States in the global
space services.
eral Aviation Administration. economy;
Sec. 2645. Procedures for identifying and ad-
Sec. 2690. Active orbital debris mitigation. (4) the Federal Government must utilize
dressing alleged violations of
Sec. 2691. Study on commercial communica- the full talent and potential of the entire Na-
scientific integrity policy.
tions services. tion by avoiding undue geographic con-
PART IV—AERONAUTICS centration of research and education fund-
SEC. 2002. DEFINITIONS.
Sec. 2646. Short title. ing, encouraging broader participation of
Sec. 2647. Definitions. Unless otherwise specified, in this division:
populations underrepresented in STEM, and
Sec. 2648. Experimental aircraft projects. (1) APPRENTICESHIP.—The term ‘‘appren-
collaborating with non-government partners
Sec. 2649. Unmanned aircraft systems. ticeship’’ means an apprenticeship registered
to ensure the leadership of the United States
Sec. 2650. 21st Century Aeronautics Capabili- under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly
in technological innovation; and
ties Initiative. known as the ‘‘National Apprenticeship
(5) authorization and funding for invest-
Sec. 2651. Sense of Congress on on-demand Act’’; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et
ments in research, education, technology
air transportation. seq.) that meets the standards of subpart A
transfer, intellectual property, manufac-
Sec. 2652. Sense of Congress on hypersonic of part 29 and part 30 of title 29, Code of Fed-
turing, and other core strengths of the
technology research. eral Regulations.
United States innovation ecosystem, includ-
(2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means
PART V—SPACE TECHNOLOGY ing at the National Science Foundation and
the Director of the National Science Founda-
Sec. 2653. Space Technology Mission Direc- the Department of Energy, should be done on
tion.
torate. a bipartisan basis.
(3) DIRECTORATE.—The term ‘‘Directorate’’
Sec. 2654. Flight opportunities program. SEC. 2004. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP.
means the Directorate for Technology and
Sec. 2655. Small Spacecraft Technology Pro- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the
Innovation established under section 2102.
gram. Office of Science and Technology Policy, act-
(4) EMERGING RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The
Sec. 2656. Nuclear propulsion technology. ing through the National Science and Tech-
term ‘‘emerging research institution’’ means
Sec. 2657. Mars-forward technologies. nology Council, shall establish or designate
an institution of higher education with an an interagency working group to coordinate
Sec. 2658. Prioritization of low-enriched ura- established undergraduate or graduate pro-
nium technology. the activities specified in subsection (c).
gram that has, on average for the 3 years (b) COMPOSITION.—The interagency work-
Sec. 2659. Sense of Congress on next-genera- prior to an application for an award under ing group shall be composed of the following
tion communications tech- this division, received less than $50,000,000 in members (or their designees), who may be or-
nology. Federal research funding. ganized into subcommittees, as appropriate:
Sec. 2660. Lunar surface technologies. (5) EPSCOR.—The term ‘‘EPSCoR’’ means (1) The Secretary of Commerce.
PART VI—STEM ENGAGEMENT the Established Program to Stimulate Com- (2) The Director of the National Science
Sec. 2661. Sense of Congress. petitive Research under section 113 of the Foundation.
Sec. 2662. STEM education engagement ac- National Science Foundation Authorization (3) The Secretary of Energy.
tivities. Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g). (4) The Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 2663. Skilled technical education out- (6) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ (5) The Director of the National Economic
reach program. means the National Science Foundation. Council.
Sec. 2664. National space grant college and (7) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- (6) The Director of the Office of Manage-
fellowship program. VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- ment and Budget.
PART VII—WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRIAL BASE lege or university’’ has the meaning given (7) The Secretary of Health and Human
the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 Services.
Sec. 2665. Appointment and compensation of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
pilot program. (8) The Administrator of the National Aer-
1061). onautics and Space Administration.
Sec. 2666. Establishment of multi-institu- (8) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The
tion consortia. (9) The Secretary of Agriculture.
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has (10) The Director of National Intelligence.
Sec. 2667. Expedited access to technical tal- the meaning given the term in section 101 of
ent and expertise. (11) The Director of the Federal Bureau of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Investigation.
Sec. 2668. Report on industrial base for civil 1001).
space missions and operations. (12) Such other Federal officials as the Di-
(9) KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS.—The rector of the Office of Science and Tech-
Sec. 2669. Separations and retirement incen- term ‘‘key technology focus areas’’ means
tives. nology Policy considers appropriate, includ-
the areas included on the most recent list ing members of the National Science and
Sec. 2670. Confidentiality of medical quality under section 2005.
assurance records. Technology Council Committee on Tech-
(10) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The nology.
PART VIII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means (c) COORDINATION.—The interagency work-
Sec. 2671. Contracting authority. an institution described in section 371(a) of ing group shall seek to ensure that the ac-
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Sec. 2672. Authority for transaction proto- the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. tivities of different Federal agencies enhance
type projects and follow-on pro- 1067q(a)). and complement, but, as appropriate, do not
duction contracts. (11) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term duplicate, efforts being carried out by an-
Sec. 2673. Protection of data and informa- ‘‘National Laboratory’’, without respect to other Federal agency, with a focus on—
tion from public disclosure. capitalization, has the meaning given the (1) the activities of the National Science
Sec. 2674. Physical security modernization. term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of Foundation Technology and Innovation Di-
Sec. 2675. Lease of non-excess property. 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). rectorate in the key technology focus areas,
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such as within the innovation centers under (2) REVIEW AND UPDATES.—The Director (i) except as provided in clause (ii),
section 2104 and test beds under section 2108 and the Secretary of Energy, in coordination means—
under this division; with the interagency working group estab- (I) Australia;
(2) the activities of the Department of lished under section 2004 and in consultation (II) Canada;
Commerce under this division, including re- with the Director of National Intelligence (III) New Zealand;
gional technology hubs under section 28 of and the Director of the Federal Bureau of In- (IV) the United Kingdom;
the Stevenson-Wydler Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. vestigation, shall annually review, and up- (V) the State of Israel;
13701 et seq.), as added by section 2401 of this date as required, the list of key technology (VI) Taiwan; and
division, the Manufacturing USA Program focus areas for purposes of this division. (VII) any other country that has been ap-
established under section 34(b)(1) of the Na- (b) ANNUAL REVIEW.—As part of the annual proved and designated in writing by the
tional Institute of Standards and Technology review and update process required by sec- President for purposes of this division, after
Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(b)(1)), and the Hollings tion 2005(a)(2), the Director of the National providing—
Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Science Foundation and the Secretary of En- (aa) not less than 30 days of advance notifi-
(3) the activities of the Department of En- ergy, in coordination with the interagency cation and explanation to the relevant con-
ergy in the key technology focus areas, in- working group established under section gressional committees before the designa-
cluding at the national laboratories, and at 2004— tion; and
Federal laboratories, as defined in section 4 (1) shall consider input from relevant in- (bb) in-person briefings to such commit-
of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innova- dustries; tees, if requested during the 30-day advance
tion Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703), and facilities (2) may consider the challenges and rec- notification period described in item (aa);
and user facilities operated in partnership ommendations identified in the report re- and
with such national laboratories or the De- quired by section 2503 and in other relevant (ii) excludes any country that takes ac-
partment of Energy; and reports, such as technology and global trend tions to boycott, divest from, or sanction
(4) any other program that the Director of reports from the defense and intelligence Israel.
the Office of Science and Technology Policy communities; (B) ACTIONS TO BOYCOTT, DIVEST FROM, OR
determines involves research and develop- (3) shall consider the potential impact of SANCTION ISRAEL.—For purposes of subpara-
ment with respect to the key technology the key technology focus areas on addressing graph (A)(ii), the term ‘‘actions to boycott,
focus areas. national challenges, including competitive divest from, or sanction Israel’’ has the
(d) REPORT.—The interagency working and security threats to the United States meaning given such term in section
group shall— and to United States industries, including 102(b)(20)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional
(1) by not later than 180 days after the date agriculture; and Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of
of enactment of this division— (4) subject to the limitation under sub- 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4201(b)(20)(B)).
(A) conduct an initial review of Federal section (c), may add or delete key tech- (2) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor
programs and resources with respect to the nology focus areas in light of shifting na- organization’’ has the meaning given the
key technology focus areas identified pursu- tional needs or competitive threats to the term in section 2(5) of the National Labor
ant to section 2005(a), in order to— United States (including for reasons of the Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)), except that
(i) assess current level of efforts and char- United States or other countries having ad- such term shall also include—
acterize existing research infrastructure, as vanced or fallen behind in a technological (A) any organization composed of labor or-
of the date of the review; area). ganizations, such as a labor union federation
(ii) identify potential areas of overlap or (c) LIMIT ON KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS or a State or municipal labor body; and
duplication with respect to the key tech- AREAS.—Not more than 10 key technology (B) any organization which would be in-
nology focus areas; and focus areas shall be included on the list of cluded in the definition for such term under
(iii) identify potential cross-agency col- key technology focus areas at any time. En- such section 2(5) but for the fact that the or-
laborations and joint funding opportunities; gineering and exploration relevant to the ganization represents—
and other key technology focus areas described (i) individuals employed by the United
(B) submit a report regarding the review in this section shall be considered part of the States, any wholly owned Government cor-
described in subparagraph (A) to Congress; relevant key technology focus area. poration, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any
and (d) REPORTING.—At the conclusion of the State or political subdivision thereof;
(C) seek stakeholder input and rec- annual review and update process required (ii) individuals employed by persons sub-
ommendations in the course of such review; by section 2005(a)(2), the Director and the ject to the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151
and Secretary of Energy shall deliver a report to et seq.); or
(2) shall carry out the annual reviews and Congress detailing— (iii) individuals employed as agricultural
updates required under section 2005. (1) the key technology focus areas and ra- laborers.
(e) CONFLICTS.—If any conflicts between tionale for their selection; (3) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Na-
Federal agencies arise while carrying out the (2) the role of the Foundation, the Depart- tional Laboratory’’ has the meaning given
activities under this section, the President ment of Energy, and other Federal entities, the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy
shall make the final decision regarding reso- as relevant, in advancing the key technology Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801).
lution of the conflict. focus areas; and (4) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.—The
SEC. 2005. KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS. (3) the impact, including to the academic term ‘‘Tribal College or University’’ has the
(a) IN GENERAL.— research community, of any changes to the meaning given the term in section 316(b)(3)
(1) INITIAL LIST.—The initial key tech- key technology focus areas. of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
nology focus areas are: (e) DETAILED DESCRIPTION.—The National 1059c(b)(3)).
(A) Artificial intelligence, machine learn- Science Foundation and the Department of SEC. 2102. DIRECTORATE ESTABLISHMENT AND
ing, autonomy, and related advances. Energy shall, in coordination with the Office PURPOSE.
(B) High performance computing, semi- of Management and Budget, submit as part (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECTORATE FOR
conductors, and advanced computer hard- of their annual budget requests to Congress, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.—Subject to
ware and software. a detailed description of the activities to be the availability of appropriations and not
(C) Quantum information science and tech- funded under this division, including an ex- later than 180 days after the date of enact-
nology. planation of how the requested funding is ment of this division, the Director shall es-
(D) Robotics, automation, and advanced complementary and not redundant of pro- tablish a Directorate for Technology and In-
manufacturing. grams, efforts, and infrastructure under- novation in the Foundation.
(E) Natural and anthropogenic disaster taken or supported by other relevant Federal (b) PURPOSES.—The Directorate shall fur-
prevention or mitigation. agencies. ther the following purposes:
(F) Advanced communications technology (f) NATIONAL ACADEMIES.—Not later than 5 (1) Strengthening the leadership of the
and immersive technology. years after the date of enactment of this di- United States in critical technologies, in-
(G) Biotechnology, medical technology, vision, the Director shall contract with the cluding as relevant to the critical national
genomics, and synthetic biology. National Academies of Sciences, Engineer- needs described in section 7018 of the Amer-
(H) Data storage, data management, dis- ing, and Medicine to conduct a review of the ica COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–5).
tributed ledger technologies, and cybersecu- key technology focus areas, including wheth- (2) Addressing and mitigating technology
rity, including biometrics. er Federal investment in the key technology challenges integral to the geostrategic posi-
(I) Advanced energy and industrial effi- focus areas have resulted in new domestic tion of the United States through the activi-
ciency technologies, such as batteries and manufacturing capacity and job creation. ties authorized by this title.
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advanced nuclear technologies, including but TITLE I—NSF TECHNOLOGY AND (3) Enhancing the competitiveness of the
not limited to for the purposes of electric INNOVATION United States by improving education in the
generation (consistent with section 15 of the SEC. 2101. DEFINITIONS. key technology focus areas and attracting
National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 In this title: more students to such areas at all levels of
U.S.C. 1874). (1) DESIGNATED COUNTRY.— education.
(J) Advanced materials science, including (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘designated (4) Accelerating the translation and devel-
composites and 2D materials. country’’— opment of scientific advances in the key
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technology focus areas into processes and ant Directors of the Foundation are ap- the Director shall prepare and submit a re-
products in the United States. pointed. port to Congress regarding the use of alter-
(5) Utilizing the full potential of the (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—Each Assistant Direc- native methods for the selection of award re-
United States workforce by avoiding undue tor for the Directorate shall be an indi- cipients and the distribution of funding to
geographic concentration of research and de- vidual, who by reason of professional back- recipients, as compared to the traditional
velopment and education funding across the ground and experience, is specially qualified peer review process.
United States, and encouraging broader par- to advise the Foundation on all matters per- (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in
ticipation in the key technology focus areas taining to research, development, and com- this section shall be construed to modify the
by populations underrepresented in STEM. mercialization at the Foundation, including authority of the Director or the National
(6) Ensuring the programmatic work of the partnerships with the private sector and Science Board with respect to the selection
Directorate and Foundation incorporates a other users of Foundation funded research. of recipients for funding from the Founda-
workforce perspective from labor organiza- (e) CONSIDERATIONS.—After completion of tion.
tions and workforce training organizations. the studies regarding emerging technologies SEC. 2104. INNOVATION CENTERS.
(c) ACTIVITIES.—The Directorate— conducted by the Secretary of Commerce
(a) UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER PRO-
(1) shall support basic and applied re- under title XV of division FF of the Consoli-
GRAM.—
dated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law
search, and technology development of such (1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made
116–260), the Director shall consider the re-
research, including through awards to indi- available to the Directorate, the Director
sults of such studies in carrying out the ac-
vidual researchers, entities, or consortia and shall establish a program in the Directorate
tivities of the Directorate.
through diverse funding mechanisms and to make awards, through a competitive se-
SEC. 2103. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.
models; lection process, to eligible entities to estab-
(a) PERSONNEL.—The Director shall estab-
(2) shall identify and develop opportunities lish university technology centers.
lish and maintain within the Directorate a
to coordinate and collaborate on research, (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the univer-
staff with sufficient qualifications and exper-
development, and commercialization— sity technology centers shall be to—
tise to enable the Directorate to carry out
(A) with other directorates and offices of its responsibilities under this title. (A) conduct multi-disciplinary, collabo-
the Foundation; (b) PROGRAM DIRECTORS.— rative basic and applied research, relevant to
(B) with stakeholders in academia, the pri- (1) DESIGNATION.—The Director may des- at least one of the key technology focus
vate sector, and nonprofit entities; and ignate employees to serve as program direc- areas;
(C) with other Federal research agencies, tors for the programs established within the (B) leverage the expertise of multi-discipli-
as well as State and local governments; Directorate pursuant to the responsibilities nary and multi-sector partners, including
(3) shall provide awards for research and established under paragraph (2). The Direc- partners from private industry;
development projects designed to achieve tor shall ensure that program directors— (C) further the development, deployment,
specific technology metrics or objectives; (A) have expertise in the key technology and commercialization of innovations, in-
(4) may support research and technology focus areas; and cluding inventions, in the key technology
development infrastructure, including (B) come from a variety of backgrounds, focus areas, including those derived from the
testbeds, to advance the development, oper- including industry, and from a variety of in- activities of the university technology cen-
ation, integration, and deployment of inno- stitutions of higher education. ter; and
vation; (2) RESPONSIBILITIES.—A program director (D) support the development of scientific,
(5) shall identify and develop opportunities of a program of the Directorate shall be re- innovation, entrepreneurial, and educational
to reduce barriers for technology transfer, sponsible for— capacity within the region of the university
including intellectual property frameworks (A) establishing research and development technology center.
between academia and industry, nonprofit goals for the program, including through the (3) USE OF FUNDS.—University technology
entities, and the venture capital commu- convening of workshops and conferring with centers established under this subsection
nities; outside experts and by publicizing the goals may use support provided—
(6) shall build capacity for research at in- of the program to the public and private sec- (A) to carry out research to advance inno-
stitutions of higher education across the tors; vation in the key technology focus areas;
United States; (B) soliciting proposals from entities to (B) for technology development activities
(7) shall partner with other directorates conduct research in areas of particular prom- such as proof-of-concept development, proto-
and offices of the Foundation for projects or ise within key technology focus areas, espe- typing, design modification, experimental
research, including— cially areas that the private sector or the development, and other actions to reduce the
(A) to pursue basic questions about nat- Federal Government are not likely to under- cost, time, and risk of commercializing new
ural, human, and physical phenomena that take alone; technologies;
could enable advances in the key technology (C) identifying areas for research and de- (C) for the costs of equipment and
focus areas; velopment; cyberinfrastructure;
(B) to study questions that could affect the (D) building research collaborations for (D) for the costs associated with tech-
design (including human interfaces), safety, carrying out the program; nology transfer and commercialization, in-
security, operation, deployment, or the so- (E) reviewing applications for projects to cluding patenting and licensing; or
cial and ethical consequences of technologies be supported under the program, and consid- (E) for operations and staff.
in the key technology focus areas, including ering— (4) SELECTION PROCESS.—In selecting recipi-
the development of technologies that com- (i) the novelty and scientific and technical ents under this subsection, the Director shall
plement or enhance the abilities of workers merit of the proposed projects; consider, in addition to the scientific and
and impact of specific innovations on domes- (ii) broader impacts criteria under section technical merit of the proposal—
tic jobs and equitable opportunity; and 526 of the National Science Foundation Au- (A) maximizing regional and geographic di-
(C) to further the creation of a domestic thorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–14); versity of the university technology centers,
workforce capable of advancing, using, and (iii) the demonstrated capabilities of the including by considering rural-serving insti-
adapting to key technology focus areas and applicants to successfully carry out the pro- tutions of higher education (as defined in
understanding and improving the impact of posed project; section 861(b) of the Higher Education Act of
key technology focus areas on STEM teach- (iv) the consideration by the applicant of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161a(b));
ing and learning by advancing the key tech- future commercial applications of the (B) the extent to which the applicant’s pro-
nology focus areas, including engaging rel- project, including the feasibility of posal would broaden participation by popu-
evant partners in research and innovation partnering with 1 or more commercial enti- lations underrepresented in STEM;
programs; ties; and (C) the capacity of the applicant to engage
(8) may make awards under the SBIR and (v) such other criteria as are established by industry, labor, and other appropriate orga-
STTR programs (as defined in section 9(e) of the Director; and nizations and, where applicable, contribute
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)); and (F) monitoring the progress of projects to growth in domestic manufacturing capac-
(9) may enter into and perform such con- supported under the program and recom- ity and job creation;
tracts, make such financial assistance mending program restructure or termi- (D) in the case of a consortium, the extent
awards, carry out such other transactions, or nation, as needed. to which the proposal includes institutions
make such other arrangements, or modifica- (3) TERMS.—Program directors of the Di- listed in paragraph (7)(C)(ii);
tions thereof, as may be necessary in the rectorate may be appointed by the Director (E) the amount of funds from industry or-
conduct of the work of the Directorate and for a limited term, renewable at the discre- ganizations described in paragraph (5)(A)(ii)
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on such terms as the Director considers ap- tion of the Director. the applicant would use towards establishing
propriate, in furtherance of the purposes of (c) SELECTION CRITERIA AND REPORT.— the university technology center;
this title. (1) PEER REVIEW.—The Directorate may use (F) the plan and capability of the applicant
(d) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.— a peer review process to inform the selection to take measures to prevent the inappro-
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall ap- of award recipients. priate use of the research and technology of
point an Assistant Director for the Direc- (2) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months the center, including research results, data,
torate, in the same manner as other Assist- after the establishment of the Directorate, and intellectual property, as appropriate and
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consistent with the requirements of the rel- Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 13701 et seq.), as added volved in operating university technology
evant award; and by section 2401 of this division; centers established under section 2104(a).
(G) the plan and capability of the applicant (IV) National Laboratories; (c) BROADENING PARTICIPATION.—In car-
to support proof-of-concept development and (V) Federal laboratories, as defined in sec- rying out this section, the Director shall
prototyping as well as technology transfer tion 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology take steps to increase the participation of
and commercialization activities. Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703); populations that are underrepresented in
(5) REQUIREMENTS.— (VI) Federal research facilities; STEM, which may include—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall ensure (VII) labor organizations; (1) establishing or augmenting programs
that any eligible entity receiving an award (VIII) entities described in subparagraph targeted at populations that are underrep-
under this subsection has— (A) or (B) from allied or partner countries; resented in STEM;
(i) the capacity or the ability to acquire (IX) other entities if determined by the Di- (2) supporting traineeships or other rel-
the capacity to advance the purposes de- rector to be vital to the success of the pro- evant programs at minority-serving institu-
scribed in section 2102(b); and gram; tions (or institutions of higher education
(ii) secured contributions for establishing (X) binational research and development with an established STEM capacity building
the university technology center under this foundations and funds, excluding foreign en- program focused on traditionally underrep-
subsection from industry or other non-Fed- tities of concern, as defined in section 2307; resented populations in STEM, including Na-
eral organizations in an amount not less and tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indi-
than 10 percent of the total amount of the (XI) Engineer Research and Development ans);
award the eligible entity would receive Center laboratories of the Army Corps of En- (3) addressing current and expected gaps in
under this subsection. gineers. the availability or skills of the STEM work-
(b) INNOVATION INSTITUTE.— force, or addressing needs of the STEM work-
(B) CONSORTIUM ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab- force, including by increasing educational
to receive an award for the establishment
lish innovation institutes to further the re- capacity at institutions and by prioritizing
and operation of a university technology
search, development, and commercialization awards to United States citizens, permanent
center, a consortium shall be composed of
of innovation in the key technology focus residents, and individuals that will grow the
not fewer than 2 entities as described in
areas. domestic workforce; and
paragraph (7)(C) and operate subject to a
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.— (4) addressing geographic diversity in the
binding agreement, entered into by each
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each innovation institute STEM workforce.
member of the consortium, that documents—
shall be comprised of a partnership including (d) INNOVATION.—In carrying out this sec-
(i) the proposed partnership agreement, in- tion, the Director shall encourage innova-
cluding the governance and management 2 or more of the following entities:
(i) An institution of higher education. tion in graduate education, including
structure of the university technology cen- through encouraging institutions of higher
ter; (ii) A for-profit company.
(iii) A nonprofit organization. education to offer graduate students oppor-
(ii) measures the consortium will under- tunities to gain experience in industry or
take to enable cost-effective implementation (iv) A Federal agency.
Government as part of their graduate train-
of activities under paragraph (3); (v) Another entity, if that entity is deter-
ing, and through support for students in pro-
(iii) a proposed budget, including financial mined by the Director to be vital to the suc-
fessional masters programs related to the
contributions from non-Federal sources; and cess of the program.
key technology focus areas.
(iv) the plan for ownership and use of any (B) CO-EQUAL.—Each entity comprising the (e) AREAS OF FUNDING SUPPORT.—Subject
intellectual property developed by the cen- institute shall, to the extent practicable, to the availability of funds to carry out this
ter. work as co-equal partners in terms of fund- section, the Director shall—
(6) SUPPORT OF REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ing and research efforts in support of the in- (1) issue—
HUBS.—Each university technology center es- stitute. (A) postdoctoral awards,
tablished under this subsection may support (C) INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL (B) graduate fellowships and traineeships,
and participate in, as appropriate, the activi- LEVEL.—The Director shall work to ensure
inclusive of the NSF Research Traineeships
ties of any regional technology hub des- that such partnerships exist at the institu- and fellowships awarded under the Graduate
ignated under section 28 of the Stevenson- tional or organization level, rather than Research Fellowship Program; and
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 solely at the principal investigator level. (C) scholarships, including undergraduate
U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), as added by section 2401 (3) COST SHARE.—To the extent practicable, scholarships, research experiences, and in-
of this division. not less than half of the funding for an insti- ternships, including—
(7) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this subsection, tute shall be provided by non-Federal enti- (i) scholarships to attend community col-
the term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means— ties. leges; and
(A) an individual institution of higher edu- (c) NUMBER OF CENTERS AND INSTITUTES ES- (ii) research experiences and internships
cation; TABLISHED.—The Director shall endeavor to
under sections 513, 514, and 515 of the Amer-
(B) a nonprofit entity; or establish a balance in the number of univer- ica COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
(C) a consortium that— sity technology centers and innovation insti- (42 U.S.C. 1862p–5; 1862p–6; 1862p–7);
(i) shall include and be led by an institu- tutes. (2) ensure that not less than 10 percent of
tion of higher education or by a nonprofit SEC. 2105. TRANSITION OF NSF PROGRAMS. the funds made available to carry out this
entity, designed to support technology devel- The Director may transition the manage- section are used to support additional
opment; ment of existing programs of the National awards that focus on community college
(ii) shall include 1 or more institution that Science Foundation that conduct activities training, education, and teaching programs
is— in addition to basic research to the Direc- that increase the participation of popu-
(I) a historically Black college or univer- torate, including— lations that are underrepresented in STEM,
sity; (1) Convergence Accelerator; including technical programs through pro-
(II) a Tribal College or University; (2) Industry-University Cooperative Re- grams such as the Advanced Technological
(III) a minority-serving institution (or an search Centers; Education program;
institution of higher education with an es- (3) National AI Research Institutes; (3) ensure that not less than 20 percent of
tablished STEM capacity building program (4) Innovation Corps (I-Corps), as described the funds made available to carry out this
focused on traditionally underrepresented in section 601 of the American Innovation section are used to support institutions of
populations in STEM, including Native Ha- and Competitiveness Act (42 U.S.C. 1862s–8); higher education, and other institutions, lo-
waiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians); and cated in jurisdictions that participate in the
(IV) an institution that participates in the (5) any other programs that the Director program under section 113 of the National
Established Program to Stimulate Competi- considers appropriate. Science Foundation Authorization Act of
tive Research under section 113 of the Na- SEC. 2106. PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOW- 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); and
tional Science Foundation Authorization SHIPS, AND OTHER STUDENT SUP- (4) if funds remain after carrying out para-
Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); PORT. graphs (1), (2), and (3), make awards to insti-
(V) an emerging research institution; or (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, acting tutions of higher education to enable the in-
(VI) a community college; and through the Directorate, shall fund under- stitutions to fund the development and es-
(iii) may include 1 or more— graduate scholarships (including at commu- tablishment of new or specialized programs
(I) additional entities described in subpara- nity colleges), graduate fellowships and of study for graduate, undergraduate, or
graph (A) or (B); traineeships, and postdoctoral awards in the technical college students and the evalua-
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(II) industry entities, including startups, key technology focus areas. tion of the effectiveness of those programs of
small businesses, and public-private partner- (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Director may study.
ships; carry out subsection (a) by making awards— (f) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—The Director may
(III) economic development organizations (1) directly to students; and use or augment existing STEM education
or venture development organizations, as (2) to institutions of higher education or programs of the Foundation and leverage
such terms are defined in section 28(a) of the consortia of institutions of higher education, education or entrepreneurial partners to
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation including those institutions or consortia in- carry out this section.
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SEC. 2107. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. rector may reasonably require. The proposal (B) one or more additional individuals or
(a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made shall, at a minimum, describe— entities, which shall be—
available for the Directorate, the Director (1)(A) the technology or technologies that (i) an economic development organization
shall make awards, on a competitive basis, will be the focus of the test bed; and or similar entity that is focused primarily on
for research and technology development (B) the goals of the work to be done at the improving science, technology, innovation,
within the key technology focus areas. test bed; or entrepreneurship;
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the awards (2) how the applicant will assemble a work- (ii) an industry organization or firm in a
under this section shall be to demonstrate force with the skills needed to operate the relevant technology or innovation sector;
revolutionary technological advances in the test bed; (iii) an industry-experienced executive
key technology focus areas, including ad- (3) how the applicant will ensure broad ac- with entrepreneurship experience that is fo-
vances that expedite short-term technology cess to the test bed; cused primarily on de-risking technologies
deployment. (4) how the applicant will collaborate with from both a scientific and a business perspec-
(c) RECIPIENTS.—Recipients of funds under firms in the key technology focus areas, in- tive; or
this section may include institutions of cluding through coordinated research and de- (iv) an individual or entity with industry-
higher education, research institutions, non- velopment and funding, to ensure that work and startup- experienced business expertise,
profit entities, private sector entities, con- in the test bed will contribute to the com- including a mentor network, across relevant
sortia, or other entities as defined by the Di- mercial viability of any technologies and technology or innovation sectors.
rector. will include collaboration from industry and (c) PROPOSALS.—An eligible entity desiring
(d) METRICS.—The Director may set labor organizations; an award under this section shall submit a
metrics, including goals and deadlines, for (5) how the applicant will encourage the proposal to the Director at such time, in
development of such technology as deter- participation of inventors and entrepreneurs such manner, and containing such informa-
mined in the terms of the award, and may and the development of new businesses; tion as the Director may require. The pro-
use such metrics to determine whether an (6) how the applicant will increase partici- posal shall include, at a minimum, a descrip-
award recipient shall be eligible for contin- pation by populations that are underrep- tion of—
ued or follow-on funding. The Director shall resented in STEM; (1) the steps the applicant will take to en-
ensure that the length of the grants for ap- (7) how the applicant will demonstrate able technology transfer and to reduce the
plicants seeking to demonstrate revolu- that the commercial viability of any new risks for commercialization for new tech-
tionary technological advances to expedite technologies will support the creation of nologies and why such steps are likely to be
short-term technology deployment last no high-quality domestic jobs; effective;
longer than 24 months. (8) how the test bed will operate after Fed- (2) how the applicant will encourage the
(e) SELECTION CRITERIA.—In selecting re- eral funding has ended; training and participation of students and
cipients for an award under this section, the (9) how the test bed will disseminate les- potential entrepreneurs and the transition of
Director shall consider, at a minimum— sons and other technical information to research results to practice, including the
(1) the relevance of the project to the key United States entities or allied or partner development of new businesses;
technology focus areas; country entities in the United States; and (3) as relevant, potential steps to drive eco-
(2) the current status of the technology, (10) how the applicant plans to take meas- nomic growth in a particular region, by col-
the limits of current practice, and the likeli- ures to prevent the inappropriate use of re- laborating with industry, venture capital en-
hood of the private sector to independently search results, data, and intellectual prop- tities, nonprofit entities, and State and local
demonstrate a similar technological ad- erty, as applicable and consistent with the governments within that region; and
vance; requirements of the award. (4) background information that the Direc-
(3) the potential of the project to generate (c) AUTHORIZED USE OF FUNDS.—A recipient tor determines is relevant to demonstrate
a revolutionary technological advance, in- of an award under this section may, in order the success of the innovation and entrepre-
cluding advances that can expedite short- to achieve the purposes described in sub- neurship support models proposed by the ap-
term technology deployment; section (a), use the award for the purchase of plicant to commercialize technologies.
(4) the potential impact of the project on equipment and for the support of students, (d) ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER EN-
the economic security, national security, or faculty and staff, and postdoctoral research- HANCEMENT PROGRAM.—
technological competitiveness of the United ers. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordina-
States; (d) PRIORITY.—In selecting award recipi-
tion with the Director of the National Insti-
(5) the likelihood of the project’s success; ents under this section, the Director shall
give priority to applicants with proposals tute of Standards and Technology, shall
(6) the cost and time associated with the make awards, on a competitive basis, to sup-
project; that maximize the geographic diversity of
test beds. port eligible entities in building sustainable
(7) the appropriateness of quantitative technology transfer capacity.
(e) INTERAGENCY ANNUAL MEETINGS.—The
goals and metrics for evaluating the project (2) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity that
Director, the Secretary of Commerce, the
and a plan for evaluating those metrics; and receives an award under this subsection shall
Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other
(8) the path for developing and, as appro- use award funds to carry out one or more of
Federal departments and agencies, or their
priate commercializing, the technology. the following:
designees, with test bed related equities
SEC. 2108. TEST BEDS. (A) Identifying academic research with the
shall hold an annual meeting to coordinate
(a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— their respective test bed related invest- potential for technology transfer and com-
(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made ments, future plans, and other appropriate mercialization, particularly as relevant to
available for the Directorate, the Director, matters, to avoid conflicts and duplication of the key technology focus areas.
in coordination with the Director of the Na- efforts. Upon request by Congress, Congress (B) Providing training and support to sci-
tional Institute of Standards and Tech- shall be briefed on the results of the meet- entists, engineers, and inventors on tech-
nology, the Secretary of Energy, and other ings. nology transfer, commercialization, and re-
Federal agencies, as determined appropriate SEC. 2109. ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. search protection.
by the Director, shall establish a program in (a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made (C) Offsetting the costs of patenting and li-
the Directorate to make awards, on a com- available to the Directorate, the Director, in censing research products, both domestically
petitive basis, to institutions of higher edu- coordination with the Director of the Na- and internationally.
cation, nonprofit organizations, or consortia tional Institute of Standards and Technology (D) Revising institution policies, including
(as defined in section 2104(a)(7)(C)) to estab- and other Federal agencies as determined ap- policies related to intellectual property and
lish and operate test beds, which may in- propriate by the Director, shall make faculty entrepreneurship, and taking other
clude fabrication facilities and awards, on a competitive basis, to eligible necessary steps to implement relevant best
cyberinfrastructure, to advance the develop- entities to advance the development and practices for academic technology transfer.
ment, operation, integration, deployment, commercialization of technologies, particu- (E) Ensuring the availability of staff, in-
and, as appropriate, demonstration of new, larly those in the key technology focus cluding technology transfer professionals,
innovative technologies in the key tech- areas. entrepreneurs in residence, and other men-
nology focus areas, which may include hard- (b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—To be eligible to tors as required to accomplish the purpose of
ware or software. receive an award under this section, an enti- this subsection.
(2) COORDINATION.—In establishing new test ty shall be— (F) Identifying and facilitating relation-
beds under this section, the Director shall (1) an institution of higher education, ships among local and national business
ensure coordination with other test beds sup- which may be a community college; leaders, including investors, and potential
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ported by the Foundation or other Federal (2) a nonprofit entity that is either affili- entrepreneurs to encourage successful com-
agencies to avoid duplication and maximize ated with an institution of higher education mercialization.
the use of Federal resources. or designed to support technology develop- (G) Creating and funding competitions to
(b) PROPOSALS.—An applicant for an award ment or entrepreneurship; or allow entrepreneurial ideas to illustrate
under this section shall submit a proposal to (3) a consortium that includes— their commercialization potential, including
the Director, at such time, in such manner, (A) an entity described in paragraph (1) or through venture funds of institutions of
and containing such information as the Di- (2) as the lead award recipient; and higher education.
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(H) Creating or supporting entities that (ii) a minority-serving institution; or SEC. 2112. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES.
could enable researchers to further develop (iii) an institution of higher education (a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the ac-
new technology, through capital investment, with an established STEM capacity building tivities of the Directorate, the Director shall
advice, staff support, or other means. program focused on traditionally underrep- coordinate and work cooperatively with the
(I) Building technology transfer capacity resented populations in STEM, including Na- Secretary of Energy, the Director of the Na-
at institutions of higher education. tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians; tional Institute of Standards and Tech-
(3) LIMITATIONS ON FUNDING.—In awarding and nology, and the heads of other Federal re-
funding under this subsection, the Director (B) shall have not more than $50,000,000 in search agencies, as appropriate, to further
shall— annual federally-financed research and de- the goals of this title in the key technology
(A) award not more than $1,000,000 per fis- velopment expenditures for science and engi- focus areas.
cal year to an eligible entity; neering as reported through the National (b) AVOID DUPLICATION.—The Director shall
(B) in determining the duration of funding, Science Foundation Higher Education Re- ensure, to the greatest extent practicable,
endeavor to ensure the creation of sustain- search and Development Survey. that activities carried out by the Directorate
able technology transfer practices at the eli- (2) PARTNERSHIPS.—An eligible institution are not duplicative of activities supported by
gible entity; and receiving a grant under this section may other parts of the Foundation or other rel-
(C) ensure that grants under this sub- carry out the activities of the grant through evant Federal agencies. In carrying out the
section shall not support the development or a partnership with other entities, including activities prescribed by this division, the Di-
operation of capital investment funds. other eligible institutions. rector shall coordinate with the Interagency
(e) COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION RESOURCE (c) PROPOSALS.—To receive an award under Working Group and heads of other Federal
CENTER PROGRAM.— this section, an eligible institution shall sub- research agencies to ensure these activities
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall make mit an application to the Director at such enhance and complement, but do not con-
awards under this subsection to eligible enti- time, in such manner, and containing such stitute unnecessary duplication of effort and
ties to establish collaborative innovation re- information as the Director may require, in- to ensure the responsible stewardship of
source centers that promote regional tech- cluding a plan that describes how the eligible funds.
nology transfer and technology development institution will establish or expand research (c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT.—Not
activities available to more than one institu- office capacity and how such award would be later than 3 years after the date of enact-
tion of higher education and to other enti- used to— ment of this division, the Comptroller Gen-
ties in a region. (1) conduct an assessment of capacity- eral of the United States shall prepare and
(2) COLLABORATION PRIORITY.—In making building and research infrastructure needs of submit a report to Congress, and shall simul-
awards under this subsection, the Director an eligible institution; taneously submit the report to the Director,
shall give priority to eligible entities that (2) enhance institutional resources to pro- the Director of the Office of Science and
are consortia described in subsection (b)(3) vide administrative research development Technology Policy, and the Secretary of En-
and that have a cost share, which may in- support to faculty at an eligible institution; ergy describing the interagency cooperation
clude an in-kind cost share, from members of (3) bolster the institutional research com- that occurred during the preceding years
a consortium, at levels as required by the Di- petitiveness of an eligible institution to sup- pursuant to this section, including a list of—
rector. port grants awarded by the Directorate; (1) any funds provided from the Directorate
(3) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity that (4) support the acquisition of instrumenta- to other directorates and offices of the Foun-
receives an award under this subsection shall tion necessary to build research capacity at dation; and
use award funds to carry out one or more of an eligible institution in research areas di- (2) any instances in which unnecessary du-
the following activities, to the benefit of the rectly associated with the Directorate; plication of effort may have occurred.
region in which the center is located: (5) increase capability of an eligible insti- SEC. 2113. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Providing start-ups and small business tution to move technology into the market- (a) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after
concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small place; the date of enactment of this division and
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) within the re- (6) increase engagement with industry to annually thereafter, the Director, in coordi-
gion with access to facilities, scientific in- execute research through the SBIR and nation with the heads of relevant Federal
frastructure, personnel, and other assets as STTR programs (as defined in section 9(e) of agencies, shall prepare and submit to Con-
required for technology maturation. the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)) and gress—
(B) Supporting entrepreneurial training for direct contracts at an eligible institution; (1) a strategic vision and spending plan for
start-up and small business personnel. (7) provide student engagement and re- the next 5 years for the Directorate, includ-
(C) Providing engineering and entrepre- search training opportunities at the under- ing a description of how the Foundation will
neurial experiences and hands-on training graduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels increase funding for research and education
for students enrolled in participating insti- at an eligible institution; for populations underrepresented in STEM
tutions of higher education. (8) further faculty development initiatives and geographic areas;
(f) REPORTING ON COMMERCIALIZATION (2) in coordination with the Secretary of
and strengthen institutional research train-
BASED ON METRICS.—The Director shall es- State, a description of any funds the Founda-
ing infrastructure, capacity, and competi-
tablish— tion may plan to receive from—
tiveness of an eligible institution; or
(1) metrics related to commercialization (A) entities other than institutions of
(9) address plans and prospects for long-
for an award under this section; and higher education; and
term sustainability of institutional enhance-
(2) a reporting schedule for recipients of (B) certain designated countries; and
ments at an eligible institution resulting
such awards that takes into account both (3) a description of the planned activities
short- and long-term goals of the programs from the award including, if applicable, how
the award may be leveraged by an eligible of the Directorate to secure federally funded
under this section. science and technology pursuant to section
(g) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY.—The Director institution to build a broader base of sup-
port. 1746 of the National Defense Authorization
shall ensure regional and geographic diver-
sity in issuing awards under this section. (d) AWARDS.—Awards made under this sec- Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92;
(h) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—The Di- tion shall be for periods of 3 years, and may 42 U.S.C. 6601 note) and section 223 of Wil-
rector shall ensure that funds made available be extended for periods of not more than 5 liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
under this section shall be used to create ad- years. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
ditional support for technology transfer ac- (e) FUNDING.—From the amounts made lic Law 116–283) and the requirements under
tivities at eligible entities. For the duration available to carry out section 2104 under sec- title III.
of the awards, recipients shall be required to tion 2116 for each of fiscal years 2022 through (b) ANNUAL BRIEFING.—Each year, the Di-
maintain funding for such activities at simi- 2026, the Director shall use $150,000,000 for rector and the Secretary of Energy shall for-
lar levels as the funding for those activities each such fiscal year to carry out this sec- mally request a joint briefing from the Sec-
for the 2 fiscal years preceding the award. tion. retary of Defense, the Secretary of Com-
SEC. 2111. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. merce, the Director of the Federal Bureau of
SEC. 2110. CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR
DEVELOPING UNIVERSITIES. The Director may— Investigation, the Director of National Intel-
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab- (1) coordinate with other Federal agencies ligence, and as appropriate the heads of
lish a program in the Directorate to make to establish interagency and multidisci- other Federal agencies regarding their ef-
awards, on a competitive basis, to eligible plinary teams to provide technical assist- forts to preserve the United States’ advan-
institutions described in subsection (b) to ance to recipients of, and prospective appli- tages generated by the activity of the Direc-
support the mission of the Directorate and cants for, awards under this title; torate.
to build institutional research capacity at (2) by Federal interagency agreement and (c) PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO DISSEMINATE
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eligible institutions. notwithstanding any other provision of law, INFORMATION.—Section 11 of the National
(b) ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION.— transfer funds available to carry out this Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C.
(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive title to the head of another Federal agency 1870) is amended—
an award under this section, an institution— to facilitate and support the provision of (1) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘and’’
(A) shall be— such technical assistance; and after the semicolon;
(i) a historically Black college or univer- (3) enter into contracts with third parties (2) in subsection (k), by striking the period
sity; to provide such technical assistance. at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
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(3) by adding at the end the following: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of (v) $480,000,000 shall be for research and de-
‘‘(l) to provide for the widest practicable 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)); or velopment activities under section 2107; and
and appropriate dissemination of informa- (B) serve high percentages of students who (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the
tion within the United States concerning the are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch total made available to the Directorate
Foundation’s activities and the results of under the Richard B. Russell National under this subparagraph shall be transferred
those activities.’’. School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) to the Foundation for collaboration with di-
SEC. 2114. HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAM. (which, in the case of a high school, may be rectorates and offices of the Foundation out-
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- calculated using comparable data from the side of the Directorate as described under
lowing: schools that feed into the high school). section 2102(c)(7).
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (c) FISCAL YEAR 2024.—
(1) Developing a robust, talented, and
From the amounts made available to carry (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be
homegrown workforce, particularly in the
out section 2106 under section 2116 for each of appropriated to the Foundation
fields of STEM, is critical to the success of
fiscal years 2022 through 2026, the Director $16,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.
the United States innovation economy.
shall use $25,000,000 for each such fiscal year (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the
(2) The United States educational system to carry out this section. amount authorized under paragraph (1)—
is not producing a sufficient number of work-
SEC. 2115. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTEC- (A) $10,300,000,000 shall be made available
ers with the necessary STEM expertise to TION. to carry out the activities of the Foundation
meet the needs of the United States industry Consistent with the requirements for the outside of the Directorate, of which
in STEM fields. award, all intellectual property that is de- $1,600,000,000 shall be for STEM education
(3) Hands-on and experiential learning op- veloped through the Foundation, or any pro- and related activities, including workforce
portunities outside of the classroom are crit- gram that has received funding through this activities under section 2202; and
ical for student success in STEM subjects division (or an amendment made by this di- (B) $6,300,000,000 shall be made available to
and careers, stimulating students’ interest, vision), shall not be transferred to— the Directorate, of which—
increasing confidence, and creating motiva- (1) any foreign entity of concern, as defined (i) $2,079,000,000 shall be for the innovation
tion to pursue a related career. in section 2307(a); centers under section 2104;
(4) Hands-on and experiential learning op- (2) any United States subsidiary, division, (ii) $1,134,000,000 shall be for scholarships,
portunities can be particularly successful in or chapter of such a foreign entity of con- fellowships, and other activities under sec-
inspiring interest in students who tradition- cern; or tion 2106;
ally have been underrepresented in STEM (3) any for-profit, or nonprofit, partnership (iii) $882,000,000 shall be for academic tech-
fields, including girls, students of color, and that includes such a foreign entity of con- nology transfer under section 2109;
students from disadvantaged backgrounds. cern in the partnership. (iv) $630,000,000 shall be for test beds under
(5) An expansion of hands-on and experien- SEC. 2116. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS section 2108;
tial learning programs across the United FOR THE FOUNDATION. (v) $945,000,000 shall be for research and de-
States would expand the STEM workforce (a) FISCAL YEAR 2022.— velopment activities under section 2107; and
pipeline, developing and training students (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the
for careers in STEM fields. appropriated to the Foundation total made available to the Directorate
(b) DEFINITIONS.— $10,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. under this subparagraph shall be transferred
(1) ESEA TERMS.—The terms ‘‘elementary (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the to the Foundation for collaboration with di-
school’’, ‘‘high school’’, ‘‘secondary school’’, amount authorized under paragraph (1)— rectorates and offices of the Foundation out-
and ‘‘State’’ have the meanings given the (A) $9,000,000,000 shall be made available to side of the Directorate as described under
terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and carry out the activities of the Foundation section 2102(c)(7).
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. outside of the Directorate, of which (d) FISCAL YEAR 2025.—
7801). $1,000,000,000 shall be for STEM education (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be
(2) ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT PROGRAM.—The and related activities, including workforce appropriated to the Foundation
term ‘‘eligible nonprofit program’’— activities under section 2202; and $19,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.
(A) means a nonprofit program serving pre- (B) $1,800,000,000 shall be made available to (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the
kindergarten, elementary school, or sec- the Directorate, of which— amount authorized under paragraph (1)—
ondary school students; and (i) $594,000,000 shall be for the innovation (A) $11,100,000,000 shall be made available
(B) includes a program described in sub- centers under section 2104; to carry out the activities of the Foundation
paragraph (A) that covers the continuum of (ii) $324,000,000 shall be for scholarships, outside of the Directorate, of which
education from prekindergarten through fellowships, and other activities under sec- $2,100,000,000 shall be for STEM education
high school and is available in every State. tion 2106; and related activities, including workforce
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section (iii) $252,000,000 shall be for academic tech- activities under section 2202; and
are to— nology transfer under section 2109; (B) $8,400,000,000 shall be made available to
(1) provide effective, compelling, and en- (iv) $180,000,000 shall be for test beds under the Directorate, of which—
gaging means for teaching and reinforcing section 2108; (i) $2,772,000,000 shall be for the innovation
fundamental STEM concepts and inspiring (v) $270,000,000 shall be for research and de- centers under section 2104;
the youth of the United States to pursue ca- velopment activities under section 2107; and (ii) $1,512,000,000 shall be for scholarships,
reers in STEM-related fields; (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the fellowships, and other activities under sec-
(2) expand the STEM workforce pipeline by total made available to the Directorate tion 2106;
developing and training students for careers under this subparagraph shall be transferred (iii) $1,176,000,000 shall be for academic
in United States STEM fields; and to the Foundation for collaboration with di- technology transfer under section 2109;
(3) broaden participation in the STEM rectorates and offices of the Foundation out- (iv) $840,000,000 shall be for test beds under
workforce by underrepresented population side of the Directorate as described under section 2108;
groups. section 2102(c)(7). (v) $1,260,000,000 shall be for research and
(d) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— (b) FISCAL YEAR 2023.— development activities under section 2107;
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail- (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be and
ability of appropriations for such purposes, appropriated to the Foundation (vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the
the Director shall— $12,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. total made available to the Directorate
(A) provide grants to eligible nonprofit (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the under this subparagraph shall be transferred
programs for supporting hands-on learning amount authorized under paragraph (1)— to the Foundation for collaboration with di-
opportunities in STEM education, including (A) $9,600,000,000 shall be made available to rectorates and offices of the Foundation out-
via after-school activities and innovative carry out the activities of the Foundation side of the Directorate as described under
learning opportunities such as robotics com- outside of the Directorate, of which section 2102(c)(7).
petitions; and $1,190,000,000 shall be for STEM education (e) FISCAL YEAR 2026.—
(B) evaluate the impact of such hands-on and related activities, including workforce (1) FOUNDATION.—There is authorized to be
learning opportunities on STEM learning activities under section 2202; and appropriated to the Foundation
and disseminate the results of that evalua- (B) $3,200,000,000 shall be made available to $21,300,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
tion. the Directorate, of which— (2) SPECIFIC NSF ALLOCATIONS.—Of the
(2) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under (i) $1,056,000,000 shall be for the innovation amount authorized under paragraph (1)—
the program, the Director shall give priority centers under section 2104; (A) $12,000,000,000 shall be made available
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to eligible nonprofit programs serving stu- (ii) $576,000,000 shall be for scholarships, to carry out the activities of the Foundation
dents that attend elementary, secondary, or fellowships, and other activities under sec- outside of the Directorate, of which
high schools that— tion 2106; $2,540,000,000 shall be for STEM education
(A) are implementing comprehensive sup- (iii) $448,000,000 shall be for academic tech- and related activities, including workforce
port and improvement activities or targeted nology transfer under section 2109; activities under section 2202; and
support and improvement activities under (iv) $320,000,000 shall be for test beds under (B) $9,300,000,000 shall be made available to
paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(d) of the section 2108; the Directorate, of which—
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(i) $3,069,000,000 shall be for the innovation (c) NO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.—No funds years 2022 through 2026, the Director shall al-
centers under section 2104; provided to the Department of Energy under locate $5,000,000 to carry out this section for
(ii) $1,674,000,000 shall be for scholarships, this section shall be used for construction. each such year.
fellowships, and other activities under sec- SEC. 2118. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS SEC. 2202. PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE STEM
tion 2106; FOR THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RE- WORKFORCE.
(iii) $1,302,000,000 shall be for academic SEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall issue
technology transfer under section 2109; (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any undergraduate scholarships, including at
(iv) $930,000,000 shall be for test beds under other provision of law, there is authorized to community colleges, graduate fellowships
section 2108; be appropriated for the Defense Advanced and traineeships, postdoctoral awards, and,
(v) $1,395,000,000 shall be for research and Research Projects Agency to conduct re- as appropriate, other awards.
development activities under section 2107; search and development in key technology (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Director may
and focus areas $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal carry out subsection (a) by making awards—
(vi) an amount equal to 10 percent of the years 2022 through 2026. (1) directly to students; or
total made available to the Directorate (b) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Any (2) to institutions of higher education or
under this subparagraph shall be transferred amount appropriated pursuant to the au- consortia of institutions of higher education,
to the Foundation for collaboration with di- thorization in subsection (a) shall supple- including those institutions or consortia in-
rectorates and offices of the Foundation out- ment and not supplant any amounts already volved in operating university technology
side of the Directorate as described under appropriated for the Defense Advanced Re- centers established under section 2104(a).
section 2102(c)(7). search Projects Agency. (c) BROADENING PARTICIPATION.—In car-
(f) ALLOCATION AND LIMITATIONS.— TITLE II—NSF RESEARCH, STEM, AND rying out this section, the Director shall
(1) ALLOCATION FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPEC- GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES take steps to increase the participation of
TOR GENERAL.—From any amounts appro- SEC. 2201. CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER OF THE populations that are underrepresented in
priated for the Foundation for a fiscal year, NSF. STEM, which may include—
the Director shall allocate for necessary ex- (a) CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER.— (1) establishing or augmenting programs
penses of the Office of Inspector General of (1) APPOINTMENT.—The President shall ap- targeted at populations that are underrep-
the Foundation an amount of not less than point, by and with the consent of the Senate, resented in STEM;
$33,000,000 in any fiscal year for oversight of a Chief Diversity Officer of the Foundation. (2) supporting traineeships or other rel-
the programs and activities funded under (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Chief Diversity evant programs at minority-serving institu-
this section in accordance with the Inspector Officer shall have significant experience, tions (or institutions of higher education
General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). within the Federal Government and the with an established STEM capacity building
(2) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The science community, with diversity- and in- program focused on traditionally underrep-
amounts authorized to be appropriated under clusion-related matters, including— resented populations in STEM, including Na-
this section shall supplement, and not sup- (A) civil rights compliance; tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indi-
plant, any other amounts previously appro- (B) harassment policy, reviews, and inves- ans);
priated to the Office of the Inspector General tigations; (3) addressing current and expected gaps in
of the Foundation. (C) equal employment opportunity; and the availability and skills of the STEM
(3) NO NEW AWARDS.—The Director shall (D) disability policy. workforce, or addressing the needs of the
not make any new awards for the activities (3) OVERSIGHT.—The Chief Diversity Officer STEM workforce, including by prioritizing
under the Directorate for any fiscal year in shall direct the Office of Diversity and Inclu- awards to United States citizens, permanent
which the total amount appropriated to the sion of the Foundation and report directly to residents, and individuals that will grow the
Foundation (not including amounts appro- the Director in the performance of the duties domestic workforce;
priated for the Directorate) is less than the of the Chief Diversity Officer under this sec- (4) addressing geographic diversity in the
total amount appropriated to the Founda- tion. STEM workforce; and
tion (not including such amounts), adjusted (b) DUTIES.—The Chief Diversity Officer is (5) awarding grants to institutions of high-
by the rate of inflation, for the previous fis- responsible for providing advice on policy, er education to address STEM workforce
cal year. oversight, guidance, and coordination with gaps, including for programs that recruit, re-
(4) NO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.—No funds respect to matters of the Foundation related tain, and progress students to a bachelor’s
provided to the Directorate under this sec- to diversity and inclusion, including ensur- degree in a STEM discipline concurrent with
tion shall be used for construction. ing the geographic diversity of the Founda- a secondary school diploma, such as through
SEC. 2117. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS tion programs. Other duties may include— existing and new partnerships with State
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (1) establishing and maintaining a stra- educational agencies.
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tegic plan that publicly states a diversity (d) INNOVATION.—
(1) FISCAL YEAR 2022.—There is authorized definition, vision, and goals for the Founda- (1) GRADUATE EDUCATION.—In carrying out
to be appropriated to the Department of En- tion; this section, the Director shall encourage in-
ergy $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry (2) defining a set of strategic metrics that novation in graduate education, and study-
out research and development and address are— ing the impacts of such innovations, includ-
energy-related supply chain activities within (A) directly linked to key organizational ing through encouraging institutions of
the key technology focus areas. priorities and goals; higher education to offer graduate students
(2) FISCAL YEAR 2023.—There is authorized (B) actionable; and opportunities to gain experience in industry
to be appropriated to the Department of En- (C) actively used to implement the stra- or government as part of their graduate
ergy $1,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry tegic plan under paragraph (1); training, and through support for students in
out research and development and address (3) advising in the establishment of a stra- professional masters programs related to the
energy-related supply chain activities within tegic plan for diverse participation by indi- key technology focus areas.
the key technology focus areas. viduals and institutions of higher education, (2) POSTDOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP-
(3) FISCAL YEAR 2024.—There is authorized including community colleges, historically MENT.—In carrying out this section, the Di-
to be appropriated to the Department of En- Black colleges and universities, Tribal col- rector shall encourage innovation in
ergy $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 to carry leges or universities, minority-serving insti- postdoctoral professional development, sup-
out research and development and address tutions, institutions of higher education port the development and diversity of the
energy-related supply chain activities within with an established STEM capacity building STEM workforce, and study the impacts of
the key technology focus areas. program focused on traditionally underrep- such innovation and support. To do so, the
(4) FISCAL YEAR 2025.—There is authorized resented populations in STEM, including Na- Director may use postdoctoral awards estab-
to be appropriated to the Department of En- tive Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians, lished under subsection (a) or leveraged
ergy $4,900,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to carry and institutions from jurisdictions eligible under subsection (e)(1) for fellowships or
out research and development and address to participate under section 113 of the Na- other temporary rotational postings of not
energy-related supply chain activities within tional Science Foundation Authorization more than 2 years. Such fellowships or tem-
the key technology focus areas. Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g); porary rotational postings shall be award-
(5) FISCAL YEAR 2026.—There is authorized (4) advising in the establishment of a stra- ed—
to be appropriated to the Department of En- tegic plan for outreach to, and recruiting (A) to qualified individuals who have a doc-
ergy $5,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry from, untapped locations and underrep- toral degree and received such degree not
out research and development and address resented populations; earlier than 5 years before the date that the
energy-related supply chain activities within (5) advising on the application of the Foun- fellowship or temporary rotational posting
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the key technology focus areas. dation’s broader impacts review criterion; begins; and
(b) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The and (B) to carry out research in the key tech-
amounts authorized to be appropriated under (6) performing such additional duties and nology focus areas at Federal, State, local,
this section shall supplement, and not sup- exercise such powers as the Director may and Tribal government research facilities.
plant, any other amounts previously author- prescribe. (3) DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY.—
ized to be appropriated to the Department of (c) FUNDING.—From any amounts appro- (A) IN GENERAL.—During fiscal year 2021
Energy. priated for the Foundation for each of fiscal and any fiscal year thereafter, the head of
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any Federal agency may appoint, without re- creasing research, education, and innovation accordance with section 104 of title 3, United
gard to the provisions of subchapter I of capacity, including for— States Code.
chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, (1) faculty training and resources, includ- (b) HIGHLY QUALIFIED EXPERTS IN NEEDED
other than sections 3303 and 3328 of that ing joint resources; OCCUPATIONS.—
title, a qualified candidate described in sub- (2) research experiences for undergraduate (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation may
paragraph (B) directly to a position in the and graduate students; and carry out a program using the authority pro-
competitive service with the Federal agency (3) maintenance and repair of research vided in paragraph (2) in order to attract
for which the candidate meets Office of Per- equipment and instrumentation. highly qualified experts in needed occupa-
sonnel Management qualification standards. (d) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIP.— tions, as determined by the Foundation. In-
(B) FELLOWSHIP OR TEMPORARY ROTATIONAL In this section, the term ‘‘eligible partner- dividuals hired by the Director through such
POSTING.—Subparagraph (A) applies with re- ship’’ means a partnership of— authority may include individuals with ex-
spect to a former recipient of an award under (1) at least 1 emerging research institution; pertise in business creativity, innovation
this subsection who— and management, design thinking, entrepreneur-
(i) earned a doctoral degree in a STEM (2) at least 1 institution that, on average ship, venture capital, and related fields.
field from an institution of higher education; for the 3 years prior to an application for an (2) AUTHORITY.—Under the program, the
and award under this section, received more than Foundation may—
(ii) successfully fulfilled the requirements $100,000,000 in Federal research funding. (A) appoint personnel from outside the
of the fellowship or temporary rotational SEC. 2204. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORI- civil service and uniformed services (as such
TIES FOR THE FOUNDATION. terms are defined in section 2101 of title 5,
posting within a Federal agency.
(C) LIMITATION.—The direct hire authority (a) EXPERTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.— United States Code) to positions in the
under this paragraph shall be exercised with (1) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Foundation Foundation without regard to any provision
may carry out a program of personnel man- of title 5, United States Code, governing the
respect to a specific qualified candidate not
agement authority provided under paragraph appointment of employees to positions in the
later than 2 years after the date that the
(2) in order to facilitate recruitment of emi- Foundation;
candidate completed the requirements re-
nent experts in science or engineering for re- (B) prescribe the rates of basic pay for po-
lated to the fellowship or temporary rota-
search and development projects and to en- sitions to which employees are appointed
tional posting described under this sub-
hance the administration and management under subparagraph (A) at rates not in ex-
section.
(e) EXISTING PROGRAMS.—In carrying out of the Foundation. cess of the maximum rate of basic pay au-
this section, the Director may leverage ex- (2) PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.— thorized for senior-level positions under sec-
isting programs, including programs that Under the program under paragraph (1), the tion 5376 of title 5, United States Code, as in-
issue— Foundation may— creased by locality-based comparability pay-
(1) postdoctoral awards; (A) without regard to any provision of title ments under section 5304 of such title, not-
5, United States Code, governing the ap- withstanding any provision of such title gov-
(2) graduate fellowships and traineeships,
pointment of employees in the civil service, erning the rates of pay or classification of
inclusive of the NSF Research Traineeships
appoint individuals to a total of not more employees in the executive branch; and
and fellowships awarded under the Graduate
than 140 positions in the Foundation, of (C) pay any employee appointed under sub-
Research Fellowship Program; and
which not more than 5 such positions may be paragraph (A) payments in addition to basic
(3) scholarships, research experiences, and
positions of administration or management pay within the limits applicable to the em-
internships, including—
of the Foundation; ployee under paragraph (4).
(A) scholarships to attend community col-
(B) notwithstanding any provision of title (3) LIMITATION ON TERM OF APPOINTMENT.—
leges; and
5, United States Code, governing the rates of (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in
(B) research experiences and internships
pay or classification of employees in the ex- subparagraph (B), the service of an employee
under sections 513, 514, and 515 of the Amer- ecutive branch, prescribe the rates of basic under an appointment made pursuant to this
ica COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 pay for positions to which employees are ap- subsection may not exceed 5 years.
(42 U.S.C. 1862p–5; 1862p–6; 42 U.S.C. 1862p–7); pointed under subparagraph (A)— (B) EXTENSION.—The Foundation may, in
and (i) in the case of employees appointed pur- the case of a particular employee, extend the
(4) awards to institutions of higher edu- suant to subparagraph (A) to any of 5 posi- period to which service is limited under sub-
cation to enable the institutions to fund in- tions designated by the Foundation for pur- paragraph (A) by up to 1 additional year if
novation in undergraduate and graduate edu- poses of this clause, at rates not in excess of the Foundation determines that such action
cation, increased educational capacity, and a rate equal to 150 percent of the maximum is necessary to promote the Foundation’s na-
the development and establishment of new or rate of basic pay authorized for positions at tional security missions.
specialized programs of study for graduate, level I of the Executive Schedule under sec- (4) LIMITATIONS ON ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS.—
undergraduate, or technical college students, tion 5312 of title 5, United States Code; and (A) TOTAL AMOUNT.—
and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the (ii) in the case of any other employee ap- (i) IN GENERAL.—The total amount of the
programs of study. pointed pursuant to subparagraph (A), at additional payments paid to an employee
(f) SET ASIDE.—The Director shall ensure
rates not in excess of the maximum rate of under this subsection for any 12-month pe-
that not less than 20 percent of the funds
basic pay authorized for senior-level posi- riod may not exceed the lesser of the fol-
available to carry out this section shall be
tions under section 5376 of title 5, United lowing amounts:
used to support institutions of higher edu-
States Code; and (I) $50,000 in fiscal year 2021, which may be
cation, and other institutions, located in ju-
(C) pay any employee appointed under sub- adjusted annually thereafter by the Founda-
risdictions that participate in the program
under section 113 of the National Science paragraph (A), other than an employee ap- tion, with a percentage increase equal to
Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 pointed to a position designated as described one-half of 1 percentage point less than the
U.S.C. 1862g). in subparagraph (B)(i), payments in addition percentage by which the Employment Cost
SEC. 2203. EMERGING RESEARCH INSTITUTION
to basic pay within the limit applicable to Index, published quarterly by the Bureau of
PILOT PROGRAM. the employee under paragraph (4). Labor Statistics, for the base quarter of the
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall estab- (3) LIMITATION ON TERM OF APPOINTMENT.— year before the preceding calendar year ex-
lish a 5-year pilot program for awarding (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ceeds the Employment Cost Index for the
grants to eligible partnerships, led by 1 or subparagraph (B), the service of an employee base quarter of the second year before the
more emerging research institutions, to under an appointment under paragraph (2)(A) preceding calendar year.
build research and education capacity at may not exceed 4 years. (II) The amount equal to 50 percent of the
emerging research institutions to enable (B) EXTENSION.—The Director may, in the employee’s annual rate of basic pay.
such institutions to contribute to programs case of a particular employee under the pro- (ii) DEFINITION OF BASE QUARTER.— For pur-
run by the Directorate. gram under paragraph (1), extend the period poses of this subparagraph, the term ‘‘base
(b) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible partnership to which service is limited under subpara- quarter’’ has the meaning given such term
seeking a grant under this section shall sub- graph (A) by up to 2 years if the Director de- by section 5302(3) of title 5, United States
mit an application to the Director at such termines that such action is necessary to Code.
time, in such manner, and containing such promote the efficiency of the Foundation, as (B) ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENTS.—An em-
information as the Director may reasonably applicable. ployee appointed under this subsection is not
require, including a statement of how the (4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PAY- eligible for any bonus, monetary award, or
partnership will use the funds awarded MENTS PAYABLE.—Notwithstanding any other other monetary incentive for service, except
through the grant to achieve a lasting, sus- provision of this subsection or section 5307 of for payments authorized under this sub-
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tainable increase in the research and edu- title 5, United States Code, no additional section.
cation capacity of each emerging research payments may be paid to an employee under (C) ADDITIONAL LIMITATION.—Notwith-
institution included in the eligible partner- paragraph (2)(C) in any calendar year if, or standing any other provision of this para-
ship. to the extent that, the employee’s total an- graph or of section 5307 of title 5, United
(c) ACTIVITIES.—An eligible partnership re- nual compensation in such calendar year will States Code, no additional payments may be
ceiving a grant under this section may use exceed the maximum amount of total annual paid to an employee under this subsection in
the funds awarded through such grant for in- compensation payable at the salary set in any calendar year if, or to the extent that,
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the employee’s total annual compensation (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘scientific (II) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘to ensure’’
will exceed the maximum amount of total and technical education and training’’ and and inserting ‘‘to develop articulation agree-
annual compensation payable at the salary inserting ‘‘STEM education and training’’; ments that ensure’’; and
set in accordance with section 104 of title 3, and (III) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘courses at
United States Code. (2) in subsection (b)— the bachelor-degree-granting institution’’
(5) LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF HIGHLY QUALI- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘mathe- and inserting ‘‘the career and educational
FIED EXPERTS.—The number of highly quali- matics and science’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM pathways supported by the articulation
fied experts appointed and retained by the fields’’; and agreements’’;
Foundation under paragraph (2)(A) shall not (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘mathe- (ii) in subparagraph (B)—
exceed 140 at any time. matics and science instruction’’ and insert- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘veterans and
(6) SAVINGS PROVISIONS.—In the event that ing ‘‘STEM instruction’’. individuals engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the
the Foundation terminates the program (b) MODERNIZING REFERENCES TO STEM.— home’’;
under this subsection, in the case of an em- Section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced- (II) in clause (iii)—
ployee who, on the day before the termi- Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is (aa) by striking ‘‘bachelor’s-degree-grant-
nation of the program, is serving in a posi- amended— ing institutions’’ and inserting ‘‘institutions
tion pursuant to an appointment under this (1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘SCI- or work sites’’; and
subsection— ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ’’ and in- (bb) by inserting ‘‘or industry internships’’
(A) the termination of the program does serting ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’; after ‘‘summer programs’’; and
not terminate the employee’s employment in (2) in subsection (a)— (III) by striking the flush text following
that position before the expiration of the (A) in the subsection heading, by striking clause (iv); and
lesser of— ‘‘SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ’’ and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C);
(i) the period for which the employee was inserting ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’; (B) in paragraph (2)—
appointed; or (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science
(ii) the period to which the employee’s (i) by inserting ‘‘and education to prepare programs’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM programs’’;
service is limited under paragraph (3), in- the skilled technical workforce to meet (ii) by inserting ‘‘and, as appropriate, ele-
cluding any extension made under this sub- workforce demands’’ before ‘‘, and to im- mentary schools,’’ after ‘‘with secondary
section before the termination of the pro- prove’’; schools’’;
gram; and (ii) by striking ‘‘core education courses in (iii) by striking ‘‘mathematics and science
(B) the rate of basic pay prescribed for the science and mathematics’’ and inserting education’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM edu-
position under this subsection may not be re- ‘‘core education courses in STEM fields’’; cation’’;
duced as long as the employee continues to (iii) by inserting ‘‘veterans and individuals (iv) by striking ‘‘secondary school stu-
serve in the position without a break in serv- engaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the home’’; and dents’’ and inserting ‘‘students at these
ice. (iv) by inserting ‘‘and on building a path- schools’’;
(c) ADDITIONAL HIRING AUTHORITY.—To the way from secondary schools, to associate-de- (v) by striking ‘‘science and advanced-tech-
extent needed to carry out the duties under
gree-granting institutions, to careers that nology fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and ad-
subsection (a)(1), the Director is authorized
require technical training’’ before ‘‘, and vanced-technology fields’’; and
to utilize hiring authorities under section
shall be designed’’; (vi) by striking ‘‘agreements with local
3372 of title 5, United States Code, to staff
(C) in paragraph (1)— educational agencies’’ and inserting ‘‘articu-
the Foundation with employees from other
Federal agencies, State and local govern- (i) by inserting ‘‘and study’’ after ‘‘devel- lation agreements or dual credit courses
ments, Indian Tribes and Tribal organiza- opment’’; and with local secondary schools, or other means
tions, institutions of higher education, and (ii) by striking ‘‘core science and mathe- as the Director determines appropriate,’’;
other organizations, as described in that sec- matics courses’’ and inserting ‘‘core STEM and
tion, in the same manner and subject to the courses’’; (C) in paragraph (3)—
same conditions, that apply to such individ- (D) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘science, (i) by striking subparagraph (B);
uals utilized to accomplish other missions of mathematics, and advanced-technology (ii) by striking ‘‘shall—’’and all that fol-
the Foundation. fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and advanced- lows through ‘‘establish a’’ and inserting
(d) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINIS- technology fields’’; ‘‘shall establish a’’;
TRATION.— (E) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ‘‘to (iii) by striking ‘‘the fields of science, tech-
(1) STUDY.—Not later than 30 days after the support the advanced-technology industries nology, engineering, and mathematics’’ and
date of enactment of this division, the Direc- that drive the competitiveness of the United inserting ‘‘STEM fields’’; and
tor shall contract with the National Acad- States in the global economy’’ before the (iv) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting ‘‘, in-
emy of Public Administration to conduct a semicolon at the end; cluding jobs at Federal and academic labora-
study on the organizational and manage- (F) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘scientific tories.’’;
ment structure of the Foundation, to— and advanced-technology fields’’ and insert- (5) in subsection (d)(2)—
(A) evaluate and make recommendations ing ‘‘STEM and advanced-technology fields’’; (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’
to efficiently and effectively implement the and after the semicolon;
Directorate for Technology and Innovation; (G) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘advanced (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe-
(B) evaluate and make recommendations scientific and technical education’’ and in- riod at the end and inserting a semicolon;
to ensure coordination of the Directorate for serting ‘‘advanced STEM and advanced-tech- and
Technology and Innovation with other direc- nology’’; (C) by adding at the end the following:
torates and offices of the Foundation and (3) in subsection (b)— ‘‘(F) as appropriate, applications that
other Federal agencies; and (A) by striking the subsection heading and apply the best practices for STEM education
(C) make recommendations for the man- inserting the following: ‘‘CENTERS OF SCI- and technical skills education through dis-
agement of the Foundation’s business and ENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.—’’; tance learning or in a simulated work envi-
personnel practices, including implementa- (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), ronment, as determined by research de-
tion of the new hiring authorities and pro- by striking ‘‘not to exceed 12 in number’’ and scribed in subsection (f); and’’;
gram director authorities provided in this inserting ‘‘in advanced-technology fields’’; (6) in subsection (g), by striking the second
section and section 2103. (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘education sentence;
(2) REVIEW.—Upon completion of the study in mathematics and science’’ and inserting (7) in subsection (h)(1)—
under paragraph (1), the Foundation shall re- ‘‘STEM education’’; and (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘2022’’
view the recommendations from the Na- (D) in the flush matter following paragraph and inserting ‘‘2026’’;
tional Academy of Public Administration (2), by striking ‘‘in the geographic region (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘2022’’
and provide a briefing to Congress on the served by the center’’; and inserting ‘‘2026’’; and
plans of the Foundation to implement any (4) in subsection (c)— (C) in subparagraph (C)—
such recommendations. (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking ‘‘up to $2,500,000’’ and insert-
SEC. 2205. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL MANU- (i) in subparagraph (A)— ing ‘‘not less than $3,000,000’’; and
FACTURING ACT. (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by (ii) by striking ‘‘2022’’ and inserting ‘‘2026’’;
(a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—Section 2 of striking ‘‘to encourage’’ and all that follows (8) in subsection (i)—
the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act through ‘‘such means as—’’ and inserting ‘‘to (A) by striking paragraph (3); and
of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862h) is amended— encourage the development of career and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5)
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(1) in subsection (a)— educational pathways with multiple entry as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘science, and exit points leading to credentials and de- (9) in subsection (j)—
mathematics, and technology’’ and inserting grees, and to assist students pursuing path- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting
‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math- ways in STEM fields to transition from asso- the following:
ematics or STEM’’; ciate-degree-granting colleges to bachelor- ‘‘(1) the term advanced-technology in-
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘edu- degree-granting institutions, through such cludes technological fields such as advanced
cated’’ and before ‘‘trained’’; and means as—’’; manufacturing, agricultural-, biological- and
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chemical-technologies, energy and environ- (2) develop agency-wide best practices from (4) identify opportunities to promote
mental technologies, engineering tech- the pilot programs for implementation multi-disciplinary programs of study that in-
nologies, information technologies, micro across the Foundation, in order to fulfill the tegrate basic or advanced AI training with
and nano-technologies, cybersecurity tech- requirement under section 3(e) of the Na- other fields of study, including those that
nologies, geospatial technologies, and new, tional Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 address the social, economic, legal, and eth-
emerging technology areas;’’; U.S.C. 1862(e)). ical implications of human interaction with
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘separate SEC. 2207. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. AI systems; and
bachelor-degree-granting institutions’’ and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pursue (5) support capacity-building education re-
inserting ‘‘other entities’’; partnerships with private industry, private search programs that will enable postsec-
(C) by striking paragraph (7); foundations, or other appropriate private en- ondary educational institutions to expand
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) tities to— their ability to train the next-generation AI
as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; (1) enhance the impact of the Foundation’s workforce, including AI researchers and
(E) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by investments and contributions to the United practitioners.
subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ after States economic competitiveness and secu- (e) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS.—Each scholar-
the semicolon; rity; and ship under subsection (d) shall be in an
(F) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by (2) make available infrastructure, exper- amount that covers the student’s tuition and
subparagraph (D)— tise, and financial resources to the United fees at the institution for not more than 3
(i) by striking ‘‘mathematics, science, en- States scientific and engineering research years and provides the student with an addi-
gineering, or technology’’ and inserting and education enterprise. tional stipend.
‘‘science, technology, engineering, or mathe- (b) MERIT REVIEW.—Nothing in this section (f) POST-AWARD EMPLOYMENT OBLIGA-
matics’’; and shall be construed as altering any intellec- TIONS.—Each scholarship recipient, as a con-
(ii) by striking the period at the end and tual or broader impacts criteria at the Foun- dition of receiving a scholarship under the
inserting ‘‘; and’’; and dation for evaluating grant applications. program, shall enter into an agreement
(G) by adding at the end the following: SEC. 2208. AI SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERVICE ACT. under which the recipient agrees to work for
‘‘(9) the term skilled technical workforce (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: a period equal to the length of the scholar-
means workers— (1) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.—The term ship, following receipt of the student’s de-
‘‘(A) in occupations that use significant ‘‘artificial intelligence’’ or ‘‘AI’’ has the gree, in the AI mission of—
levels of science and engineering expertise meaning given the term ‘‘artificial intel- (1) an executive agency;
and technical knowledge; and ligence’’ in section 238(g) of the John S. (2) Congress, including any agency, entity,
‘‘(B) whose level of educational attainment McCain National Defense Authorization Act office, or commission established in the leg-
is less than a bachelor degree.’’. for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note). islative branch;
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (2) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘execu- (3) an interstate agency;
Section 5 of the Scientific and Advanced- tive agency’’ has the meaning given the term (4) a State, local, or Tribal government,
Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862j) is ‘‘Executive agency’’ in section 105 of title 5, which may include instruction in AI-related
amended to read as follows: United States Code. skill sets in a public school system; or
‘‘SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (3) REGISTERED INTERNSHIP.—The term (5) a State, local, or Tribal government-af-
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated ‘‘registered internship’’ means a Federal filiated nonprofit entity that is considered to
to the Director (from sums otherwise author- Registered Internship Program coordinated be critical infrastructure (as defined in sec-
ized to be appropriated for the Foundation) through the Department of Labor. tion 1016(e) of the USA Patriot Act (42 U.S.C.
for carrying out sections 2 through 4, (b) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordi- 5195c(e))).
$150,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through nation with the Director of the Office of Per- (g) HIRING AUTHORITY.—
2026.’’. sonnel Management, the Director of the Na- (1) APPOINTMENT IN EXCEPTED SERVICE.—
SEC. 2206.
INTRAMURAL EMERGING INSTITU- tional Institute of Standards and Tech- Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 33
TIONS PILOT PROGRAM. nology, and the heads of other agencies with of title 5, United States Code, governing ap-
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director shall appropriate scientific knowledge, shall es- pointments in the competitive service, an
conduct multiple pilot programs within the tablish a Federal artificial intelligence executive agency may appoint an individual
Foundation to expand the number of institu- scholarship-for-service program (referred to who has completed the eligible degree pro-
tions of higher education (including such in- in this section as the Federal AI Scholar- gram for which a scholarship was awarded to
stitutions that are community colleges), and ship-for-Service Program) to recruit and a position in the excepted service in the ex-
other eligible entities that the Director de- train artificial intelligence professionals to ecutive agency.
termines appropriate, that are able to suc- lead and support the application of artificial (2) NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION.—Except
cessfully compete for Foundation grants. intelligence to the missions of Federal, as provided in paragraph (4), upon fulfill-
(b) COMPONENTS.—Each pilot program de- State, local, and Tribal governments. ment of the service term, an employee ap-
scribed in subsection (a) shall include at (c) QUALIFIED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDU- pointed under paragraph (1) may be con-
least 1 of the following elements: CATION.—The Director, in coordination with verted noncompetitively to term, career-con-
(1) A mentorship program. the heads of other agencies with appropriate ditional, or career appointment.
(2) Grant writing technical assistance. scientific knowledge, shall establish criteria (3) TIMING OF CONVERSION.—An executive
(3) Targeted outreach, including to a mi- to designate qualified institutions of higher agency may noncompetitively convert a
nority-serving institution (including a his- education that shall be eligible to partici- term employee appointed under paragraph
torically Black college or university, a Trib- pate in the Federal AI Scholarship-for-Serv- (2) to a career-conditional or career appoint-
al college or university, or a Hispanic-serv- ice program. Such criteria shall include— ment before the term appointment expires.
ing institution or an institution of higher (1) measures of the institution’s dem- (4) AUTHORITY TO DECLINE CONVERSION.—An
education with an established STEM capac- onstrated excellence in the education of stu- executive agency may decline to make the
ity building program focused on tradition- dents in the field of artificial intelligence; noncompetitive conversion or appointment
ally underrepresented populations in STEM, and under paragraph (2) for cause.
including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, (2) measures of the institution’s ability to (h) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a
and Indians). attract and retain a diverse and non-tradi- scholarship under this section, an individual
(4) Programmatic support or solutions for tional student population in the fields of shall—
institutions or entities that do not have an science, technology, engineering, and mathe- (1) be a citizen or lawful permanent resi-
experienced grant management office. matics, which may include the ability to at- dent of the United States;
(5) An increase in the number of grant re- tract women, minorities, and individuals (2) demonstrate a commitment to a career
viewers from institutions of higher edu- with disabilities. in advancing the field of AI;
cation that have not traditionally received (d) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND COMPO- (3) be—
funds from the Foundation. NENTS.—The Federal AI Scholarship-for- (A) a full-time student in an eligible degree
(6) An increase of the term and funding, for Service Program shall— program at a qualified institution of higher
a period of 3 years or less, as appropriate, to (1) provide scholarships through qualified education, as determined by the Director;
a principal investigator that is a first-time institutions of higher education to students (B) a student pursuing a degree on a less
grant awardee, when paired with regular who are enrolled in programs of study at in- than full-time basis, but not less than half-
mentoring on the administrative aspects of stitutions of higher education leading to de- time basis; or
grant management. grees or concentrations in or related to the (C) an AI faculty member on sabbatical to
(c) LIMITATION.—As appropriate, each pilot artificial intelligence field; advance knowledge in the field; and
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program described in subsection (a) shall (2) provide the scholarship recipients with (4) accept the terms of a scholarship under
work to reduce administrative burdens. summer internship opportunities, registered this section.
(d) AGENCY-WIDE PROGRAMS.—Not later internships, or other meaningful temporary (i) CONDITIONS OF SUPPORT.—
than 5 years after the date of enactment of appointments in the Federal workforce fo- (1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiv-
this division, the Director shall— cusing on AI projects or research; ing a scholarship under this section, a recipi-
(1) review the results of the pilot programs (3) prioritize the employment placement of ent shall agree to provide the qualified insti-
described in subsection (a); and scholarship recipients in executive agencies; tution of higher education with annual
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verifiable documentation of post-award em- this subsection shall be returned to the the funds provided to the Foundation, for
ployment and up-to-date contact informa- Treasury of the United States. each fiscal year, to carry out the program
tion. (3) RETAIN PERCENTAGE.—A qualified insti- under section 113 of the National Science
(2) TERMS.—A scholarship recipient under tution of higher education may retain a per- Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42
this section shall be liable to the United centage of any repayment the institution U.S.C. 1862g).
States as provided in subsection (k) if the in- collects under this subsection to defray ad- (c) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.—The Sec-
dividual— ministrative costs associated with the col- retary of Energy shall use not less than 20
(A) fails to maintain an acceptable level of lection. The Director shall establish a fixed percent of the funds provided to the Depart-
academic standing at the applicable institu- percentage that will apply to all eligible en- ment of Energy under section 2117 for each
tion of higher education, as determined by tities, and may update this percentage as fiscal year to carry out the program under
the Director; needed, in the determination of the Director. section 2203(b)(3) of the Energy Policy Act of
(B) is dismissed from the applicable insti- (n) EXCEPTIONS.—The Director may provide 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13503(b)(3)).
tution of higher education for disciplinary for the partial or total waiver or suspension
(d) CONSORTIA.—In the case of an award to
reasons; of any service or payment obligation by an
individual under this section whenever com- a consortium under this division, the Direc-
(C) withdraws from the eligible degree pro- tor may count the entire award toward
gram before completing the program; pliance by the individual with the obligation
is impossible or would involve extreme hard- meeting the funding requirements of this
(D) declares that the individual does not section if the lead entity of the consortium
intend to fulfill the post-award employment ship to the individual, or if enforcement of
such obligation with respect to the indi- is located in a jurisdiction that is eligible to
obligation under this section; or participate in the program under section 113
(E) fails to fulfill the post-award employ- vidual would be unconscionable.
(o) PUBLIC INFORMATION.— of the National Science Foundation Author-
ment obligation of the individual under this ization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g). In the
section. (1) EVALUATION.—The Director, in coordi-
nation with the Director of the Office of Per- case of an award to a consortium under this
(j) MONITORING COMPLIANCE.—As a condi- division, the Secretary may count the entire
sonnel Management, shall annually evaluate
tion of participating in the program, a quali- award toward meeting the funding require-
and make public, in a manner that protects
fied institution of higher education shall— ments of this section if the lead entity of the
the personally identifiable information of
(1) enter into an agreement with the Direc- consortium is located in a jurisdiction that
scholarship recipients, information on the
tor to monitor the compliance of scholarship is eligible to participate in the program
success of recruiting individuals for scholar-
recipients with respect to their post-award under section 2203(b)(3) of the Energy Policy
ships under this section and on hiring and re-
employment obligations; and Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13503(b)(3)).
taining those individuals in the public sector
(2) provide to the Director, on an annual
AI workforce, including information on— SEC. 2210. RURAL STEM EDUCATION ACT.
basis, the post-award employment docu-
(A) placement rates;
mentation required under subsection (i) for (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(B) where students are placed, including
scholarship recipients through the comple- (1) FEDERAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Fed-
job titles and descriptions;
tion of their post-award employment obliga- eral laboratory’’ has the meaning given such
(C) salary ranges for students not released
tions. term in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler
from obligations under this section;
(k) AMOUNT OF REPAYMENT.— Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
(D) how long after graduation students are
(1) LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF SERVICE.—If a cir- 3703).
placed;
cumstance described in subsection (i)(2) oc- (2) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The
(E) how long students stay in the positions
curs before the completion of 1 year of a term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has
they enter upon graduation;
post-award employment obligation under the meaning given such term in section
(F) how many students are released from
this section, the total amount of scholarship 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
obligations; and
awards received by the individual under this U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(G) what, if any, remedial training is re-
section shall— (3) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ has the
quired.
(A) be repaid; or meaning given the term in section 2 of the
(2) REPORTS.—The Director, in coordina-
(B) be treated as a loan to be repaid in ac- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of
tion with the Office of Personnel Manage-
cordance with subsection (l). 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note).
ment, shall submit, not less frequently than
(2) 1 OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE.—If a cir- (4) STEM EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘STEM
once every 3 years, to the Committee on
cumstance described in subparagraph (D) or education’’ has the meaning given the term
Homeland Security and Governmental Af-
(E) of subsection (i)(2) occurs after the com- in section 2 of the STEM Education Act of
fairs of the Senate, the Committee on Com-
pletion of 1 or more years of a post-award 2015 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note).
merce, Science, and Transportation of the
employment obligation under this section, (b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RURAL
Senate, the Committee on Science, Space,
the total amount of scholarship awards re- STEM ACTIVITIES.—
and Technology of the House of Representa-
ceived by the individual under this section, (1) PREPARING RURAL STEM EDUCATORS.—
tives, and the Committee on Oversight and
reduced by the ratio of the number of years (A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pro-
Reform of the House of Representatives a re-
of service completed divided by the number vide grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive
port, including the results of the evaluation
of years of service required, shall— basis to institutions of higher education or
under paragraph (1) and any recent statistics
(A) be repaid; or nonprofit organizations (or a consortium
regarding the size, composition, and edu-
(B) be treated as a loan to be repaid in ac- thereof) for research and development to ad-
cational requirements of the Federal AI
cordance with subsection (l). vance innovative approaches to support and
workforce.
(l) REPAYMENTS.—A loan described in sub- (3) RESOURCES.—The Director, in coordina- sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural
section (k) shall— tion with the Director of the Office of Per- schools.
(1) be treated as a Federal Direct Unsub- sonnel Management, shall provide consoli- (B) USE OF FUNDS.—
sidized Stafford Loan under part D of title IV dated and user-friendly online resources for (i) IN GENERAL.—Grants awarded under this
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. prospective scholarship recipients, including, paragraph shall be used for the research and
1087a et seq.); and to the extent practicable— development activities referred to in sub-
(2) be subject to repayment, together with (A) searchable, up-to-date, and accurate in- paragraph (A), which may include—
interest thereon accruing from the date of formation about participating institutions of (I) engaging rural educators of students in
the scholarship award, in accordance with higher education and job opportunities re- prekindergarten through grade 12 in profes-
terms and conditions specified by the Direc- lated to the AI field; and sional learning opportunities to enhance
tor (in consultation with the Secretary of (B) a modernized description of AI careers. STEM knowledge, including computer
Education). (p) REFRESH.—Not less than once every 2 science, and develop best practices;
(m) COLLECTION OF REPAYMENT.— years, the Director, in coordination with the (II) supporting research on effective STEM
(1) IN GENERAL.—In the event that a schol- Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- teaching practices in rural settings, includ-
arship recipient is required to repay the ment, shall review and update the Federal AI ing the use of rubrics and mastery-based
scholarship award under this section, the Scholarship-for-Service Program to reflect grading practices to assess student perform-
qualified institution of higher education pro- advances in technology. ance when employing the transdisciplinary
viding the scholarship shall— SEC. 2209. GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY. teaching approach for STEM disciplines;
(A) determine the repayment amounts and (a) DIRECTORATE.—The Director shall use (III) designing and developing pre-service
notify the recipient and the Director of the not less than 20 percent of the funds provided and in-service training resources to assist
amounts owed; and to the Directorate, for each fiscal year, to such rural educators in adopting
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(B) collect the repayment amounts within carry out the program under section 113 of transdisciplinary teaching practices across
a period of time as determined by the Direc- the National Science Foundation Authoriza- STEM courses;
tor, or the repayment amounts shall be tion Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g) for the pur- (IV) coordinating with local partners to
treated as a loan in accordance with sub- poses of carrying out sections 2104, 2106, 2107, adapt STEM teaching practices to leverage
section (l). 2108, and 2109 of this Act. local, natural, and community assets in
(2) RETURNED TO TREASURY.—Except as pro- (b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—The order to support in-place learning in rural
vided in paragraph (3), any repayment under Director shall use not less than 20 percent of areas;
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(V) providing hands-on training and re- (3) APPLICATION.—An applicant seeking a engineering, and computer science fields;
search opportunities for rural educators de- grant under paragraph (1) or (2) shall submit and
scribed in subclause (I) at Federal labora- an application at such time, in such manner, (B) an assessment of the policies and ac-
tories or institutions of higher education, or and containing such information as the Di- tivities of the Foundation, along with pro-
in industry; rector may require. The application may in- posals for new strategies or the broadening
(VI) developing training and best practices clude the following: of existing successful strategies towards fa-
for educators who teach multiple grade lev- (A) A description of the target population cilitating the goal of increasing participa-
els within a STEM discipline; to be served by the research activity or ac- tion of rural students in prekindergarten
(VII) designing and implementing profes- tivities for which such grant is sought. through grade 12 in Foundation activities.
sional development courses and experiences, (B) A description of the process for recruit- (8) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this
including mentoring, for rural educators de- ment and selection of students, educators, or subsection, the Director shall, for purposes
scribed in subclause (I) that combine face-to- schools from rural areas to participate in of enhancing program effectiveness and
face and online experiences; and such activity or activities. avoiding duplication of activities, consult,
(VIII) any other activity the Director de- (C) A description of how such activity or cooperate, and coordinate with the programs
termines will accomplish the goals of this activities may inform efforts to promote the and policies of other relevant Federal agen-
paragraph. engagement and achievement of rural stu- cies.
(ii) RURAL STEM COLLABORATIVE.—The Di- dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in
(c) OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONLINE EDU-
rector shall establish a pilot program of re- STEM studies.
CATION.—
gional cohorts in rural areas that will pro- (D) In the case of a proposal consisting of
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award
vide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on a partnership or partnerships with one or
competitive grants to institutions of higher
research experiences for rural STEM edu- more rural schools and one or more research-
education or nonprofit organizations (or a
cators of students in prekindergarten ers, a plan for establishing a sustained part-
consortium thereof, which may include a pri-
through grade 12, in order to build an eco- nership that is jointly developed and man-
vate sector partner) to conduct research on
system of cooperation among educators, re- aged, draws from the capacities of each part-
online STEM education courses for rural
searchers, academia, and local industry. ner, and is mutually beneficial.
communities.
(2) BROADENING PARTICIPATION OF RURAL (4) PARTNERSHIPS.—In awarding grants
STUDENTS IN STEM.— under paragraph (1) or (2), the Director (2) RESEARCH AREAS.—The research areas
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall pro- shall— eligible for funding under this subsection
vide grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive (A) encourage applicants which, for the shall include—
basis to institutions of higher education or purpose of the activity or activities funded (A) evaluating the learning and achieve-
nonprofit organizations (or a consortium through the grant, include or partner with a ment of rural students in prekindergarten
thereof) for— nonprofit organization or an institution of through grade 12 in STEM subjects;
(i) research and development of program- higher education (or a consortium thereof) (B) understanding how computer-based and
ming to identify the barriers rural students that has extensive experience and expertise online professional development courses and
face in accessing high-quality STEM edu- in increasing the participation of rural stu- mentor experiences can be integrated to
cation; and dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in meet the needs of educators of rural students
(ii) development of innovative solutions to STEM; and in prekindergarten through grade 12;
improve the participation and advancement (B) encourage applicants which, for the (C) combining computer-based and online
of rural students in prekindergarten through purpose of the activity or activities funded STEM education and training with appren-
grade 12 in STEM studies. through the grant, include or partner with a ticeships, mentoring, or other applied learn-
(B) USE OF FUNDS.— consortium of rural schools or rural school ing arrangements;
(i) IN GENERAL.—Grants awarded under this districts. (D) leveraging online programs to supple-
paragraph shall be used for the research and (5) EVALUATIONS.—All proposals for grants ment STEM studies for rural students that
development activities referred to in sub- under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall include an need physical and academic accommodation;
paragraph (A), which may include— evaluation plan that includes the use of out- and
(I) developing partnerships with commu- come-oriented measures to assess the impact (E) any other activity the Director deter-
nity colleges to offer advanced STEM course and efficacy of the grant. Each recipient of a mines will accomplish the goals of this sub-
work, including computer science, to rural grant under this subsection shall include re- section.
high school students; sults from these evaluative activities in an- (3) EVALUATIONS.—All proposals for grants
(II) supporting research on effective STEM nual and final projects. under this subsection shall include an eval-
practices in rural settings; (6) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— uation plan that includes the use of out-
(III) implementing a school-wide STEM ap- (A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Director come-oriented measures to assess the impact
proach; shall evaluate the portfolio of grants award- and efficacy of the grant. Each recipient of a
(IV) improving the Foundation’s Advanced ed under paragraphs (1) and (2). Such evalua- grant under this subsection shall include re-
Technology Education program’s coordina- tion shall— sults from these evaluative activities in an-
tion and engagement with rural commu- (i) assess the results of research conducted nual and final projects.
nities; under such grants and identify best prac- (4) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.—
(V) collaborating with existing community tices; and (A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Director
partners and networks, such as the Coopera- (ii) to the extent practicable, integrate the shall evaluate the portfolio of grants award-
tive Extension System services and extra- findings of research resulting from the activ- ed under this subsection. Such evaluation
mural research programs of the Department ity or activities funded through such grants shall—
of Agriculture and youth serving organiza- with the findings of other research on rural (i) use a common set of benchmarks and
tions like 4–H, after school STEM programs, students’ pursuit of degrees or careers in tools to assess the results of research con-
and summer STEM programs, to leverage STEM. ducted under such grants and identify best
community resources and develop place- (B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later practices; and
based programming; than 180 days after the completion of the (ii) to the extent practicable, integrate
(VI) connecting rural school districts and evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Di- findings from activities carried out pursuant
institutions of higher education, to improve rector shall submit to Congress and make to research conducted under this subsection,
precollegiate STEM education and engage- widely available to the public a report that with respect to the pursuit of careers and de-
ment; includes— grees in STEM, with those activities carried
(VII) supporting partnerships that offer (i) the results of the evaluation; and out pursuant to other research on serving
hands-on inquiry-based science activities, in- (ii) any recommendations for administra- rural students and communities.
cluding coding, and access to lab resources tive and legislative action that could opti- (B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later
for students studying STEM in prekinder- mize the effectiveness of the grants awarded than 180 days after the completion of the
garten through grade 12 in a rural area; under this subsection. evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Di-
(VIII) evaluating the role of broadband (7) REPORT BY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPOR- rector shall submit to Congress and make
connectivity and its associated impact on TUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.—As widely available to the public a report that
the STEM and technology literacy of rural part of the first report required by section includes—
students; 36(e) of the Science and Engineering Equal (i) the results of the evaluation; and
(IX) building capacity to support extra- Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885c(e)) trans- (ii) any recommendations for administra-
curricular STEM programs in rural schools, mitted to Congress after the date of enact- tive and legislative action that could opti-
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including mentor-led engagement programs, ment of this division, the Committee on mize the effectiveness of the grants awarded
STEM programs held during nonschool Equal Opportunities in Science and Engi- under this subsection.
hours, STEM networks, makerspaces, coding neering shall include— (5) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this
activities, and competitions; and (A) a description of past and present poli- subsection, the Director shall, for purposes
(X) any other activity the Director deter- cies and activities of the Foundation to en- of enhancing program effectiveness and
mines will accomplish the goals of this para- courage full participation of students in avoiding duplication of activities, consult,
graph. rural communities in science, mathematics, cooperate, and coordinate with the programs
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and policies of other relevant Federal agen- ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (b) QUANTUM NETWORKING WORKING GROUP
cies. 7801)), community colleges, and area career REPORT ON QUANTUM NETWORKING AND COM-
(d) NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, EN- and technical education schools, including MUNICATIONS.—
GINEERING, AND MEDICINE EVALUATION.— those in underserved and rural commu- (1) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after
(1) STUDY.—Not later than 12 months after nities,’’; and the date of the enactment of this division,
the date of enactment of this division, the (ii) in paragraph (7)— the Quantum Networking Working Group
Director shall enter into an agreement with (I) by striking ‘‘and local colleges’’ and in- within the Subcommittee on Quantum Infor-
the National Academies of Sciences, Engi- serting the following: ‘‘local high schools mation Science of the National Science and
neering, and Medicine under which the Na- and local colleges, including those in under- Technology Council shall submit to the ap-
tional Academies agree to conduct an eval- served and rural communities,’’; and propriate committees of Congress a report
uation and assessment that— (II) by inserting ‘‘or other applied learning detailing a plan for the advancement of
(A) evaluates the quality and quantity of opportunities’’ after ‘‘apprenticeships’’; and quantum networking and communications
current Federal programming and research (B) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ‘‘, com- technology in the United States, building on
directed at examining STEM education for munity colleges, and area career and tech- A Strategic Vision for America’s Quantum
students in prekindergarten through grade 12 nical education schools,’’ and inserting the Networks and A Coordinated Approach for
and workforce development in rural areas; following: ‘‘and local high schools, commu- Quantum Networking Research.
(B) in coordination with the Federal Com- nity colleges, and area career and technical (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The report under para-
munications Commission, assesses the im- graph (1) shall include—
education schools, including those in under-
pact that the scarcity of broadband (A) a framework for interagency collabora-
served and rural communities,’’.
connectivity in rural communities, and the tion on the advancement of quantum net-
(2) RURAL CONNECTIVITY PRIZE COMPETI-
affordability of broadband connectivity, working and communications research;
TION.—
have on STEM and technical literacy for stu- (B) a plan for interagency collaboration on
(A) PRIZE COMPETITION.—Pursuant to sec-
dents in prekindergarten through grade 12 in the development and drafting of inter-
tion 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology national standards for quantum communica-
rural areas;
Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719), the tions technology, including standards relat-
(C) assesses the core research and data
Secretary of Commerce shall carry out a pro- ing to—
needed to understand the challenges rural
gram to award prizes competitively to stim- (i) quantum cryptography and post-quan-
areas are facing in providing quality STEM
ulate research and development of creative tum classical cryptography;
education and workforce development;
technologies to support the deployment of (ii) network security;
(D) makes recommendations for action at
affordable and reliable broadband (iii) quantum network infrastructure;
the Federal, State, and local levels for im-
connectivity in rural communities, including (iv) transmission of quantum information
proving STEM education, including online
STEM education, for students in prekinder- unserved rural communities. through optical fiber networks; and
garten through grade 12 and workforce devel- (B) PLAN FOR DEPLOYMENT IN RURAL COMMU- (v) any other technologies considered ap-
NITIES.—Each proposal submitted pursuant propriate by the Working Group;
opment in rural areas; and
(E) makes recommendations to inform the to subparagraph (A) shall include a proposed (C) a proposal for the protection of na-
implementation of programs in subsections plan for deployment of the technology that tional security interests relating to the ad-
(a), (b), and (c). is the subject of such proposal. vancement of quantum networking and com-
(2) REPORT TO DIRECTOR.—The agreement (C) PRIZE AMOUNT.—In carrying out the munications technology;
entered into under paragraph (1) shall re- program under subparagraph (A), the Sec- (D) recommendations to Congress for legis-
quire the National Academies of Sciences, retary may award not more than a total of lative action relating to the framework,
Engineering, and Medicine, not later than 24 $5,000,000 to one or more winners of the prize plan, and proposal set forth pursuant to sub-
months after the date of enactment of this competition. paragraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively;
division, to submit to the Director a report (D) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after and
on the study conducted under such para- the date on which a prize is awarded under (E) such other matters as the Working
graph, including the National Academies’ the prize competition, the Secretary shall Group considers necessary to advance the se-
findings and recommendations. submit to the relevant committees of Con- curity of communications and network infra-
(e) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than 3 years gress a report that describes the winning structure, remain at the forefront of sci-
after the date of enactment of this division, proposal of the prize competition. entific discovery in the quantum informa-
the Comptroller General of the United States (E) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the tion science domain, and transition quantum
shall conduct a study on the engagement of program under this paragraph, the Secretary information science research into the emerg-
rural populations in Federal STEM programs shall consult with the Federal Communica- ing quantum technology economy.
and submit to Congress a report that in- tions Commission and the heads of relevant (c) QUANTUM NETWORKING AND COMMUNICA-
cludes— departments and agencies of the Federal TIONS RESEARCH.—
(1) an assessment of how Federal STEM Government. (1) RESEARCH.—The Under Secretary of
education programs are serving rural popu- Commerce for Standards and Technology
SEC. 2211. QUANTUM NETWORK INFRASTRUC- shall carry out research to facilitate the de-
lations; TURE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOP-
(2) a description of initiatives carried out velopment and standardization of quantum
MENT ACT.
by Federal agencies that are targeted at sup- networking and communications tech-
porting STEM education in rural areas; (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: nologies and applications, including research
(3) an assessment of what is known about (1) ESEA DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘‘ele- on the following:
the impact and effectiveness of Federal in- mentary school’’, ‘‘high school’’, ‘‘local edu- (A) Quantum cryptography and post-quan-
vestments in STEM education programs that cational agency’’, and ‘‘secondary school’’ tum classical cryptography.
are targeted to rural areas; and have the meanings given those terms in sec- (B) Quantum repeater technology.
(4) an assessment of challenges that State tion 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary (C) Quantum network traffic management.
and Federal STEM education programs face Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (D) Quantum transduction.
in reaching rural population centers. (2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- (E) Long baseline entanglement and
(f) CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH EPSCOR.— GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees teleportation.
Section 517(f)(2) of the America COMPETES of Congress’’ has the meaning given such (F) Such other technologies, processes, or
Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p– term in section 2 of the National Quantum applications as the Under Secretary con-
9(f)(2)) is amended— Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8801). siders appropriate.
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ (3) INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP.—The (2) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Under Secretary
at the end; and term ‘‘Interagency Working Group’’ means shall carry out the research required by
(2) by adding at the end the following: the QIS Workforce Working Group under the paragraph (1) through such divisions, labora-
‘‘(C) to increase the capacity of rural com- Subcommittee on Quantum Information tories, offices and programs of the National
munities to provide quality STEM education Science of the National Science and Tech- Institute of Standards and Technology as the
and STEM workforce development program- nology Council. Under Secretary considers appropriate and
ming to students and teachers; and’’. (4) Q2WORK PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Q2Work actively engaged in activities relating to
(g) NIST ENGAGEMENT WITH RURAL COMMU- Program’’ means the Q2Work Program sup- quantum information science.
NITIES.— ported by the Foundation. (3) DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS.—For
(1) MEP OUTREACH.—Section 25 of the Na- (5) QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE.—The quantum technologies deemed by the Under
tional Institute of Standards and Technology term ‘‘quantum information science’’ has the Secretary to be at a readiness level suffi-
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Act (15 U.S.C. 278k) is amended— meaning given such term in section 2 of the cient for standardization, the Under Sec-
(A) in subsection (c)— National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. retary shall provide technical review and as-
(i) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘commu- 8801). sistance to such other Federal agencies as
nity colleges and area career and technical (6) STEM.—The term ‘‘STEM’’ has the the Under Secretary considers appropriate
education schools’’ and inserting the fol- meaning given the term in section 2 of the for the development of quantum network in-
lowing: ‘‘secondary schools (as defined in America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of frastructure standards.
section 8101 of the Elementary and Sec- 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note). (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be (D) recommendations for the standardiza- of the application period under paragraph
appropriated to the Scientific and Technical tion of key concepts, definitions, and cur- (2)(A)(iii), the Director of the Foundation
Research and Services account of the Na- riculum criteria across government, aca- shall submit to Congress a report on the edu-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology demia, and industry; and cational institutions selected to participate
to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for (E) materials that specifically address the in the pilot program required under para-
each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. findings and outcomes of the study con- graph (1), specifying the percentage from
(B) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—The ducted under subsection (d) and strategies to nontraditional geographies, including Tribal
amounts authorized to be appropriated under account for the skills and workforce needs or rural school districts.
subparagraph (A) shall supplement and not identified through the study. (B) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CUR-
supplant amounts already appropriated to (3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this RICULUM.—Not later than 2 years after the
the account described in such subparagraph. subsection, the Foundation, including the date of enactment of this division, the Direc-
(d) QUANTUM WORKFORCE EVALUATION AND STEM Education Advisory Panel and the Ad- tor of the Foundation shall submit to Con-
ACCELERATION.— vancing Informal STEM Learning program gress a report on implementation of the cur-
(1) IDENTIFICATION OF GAPS.—The Founda- and through the Foundation’s role in the Na- ricula and materials under the pilot pro-
tion shall enter into an agreement with the tional Q–12 Education Partnership and the gram, including the feasibility and advis-
National Academies of Sciences, Engineer- programs such as the Q2Work Program, shall ability of expanding such pilot program to
ing, and Medicine to conduct a study of ways coordinate with the Office of Science and include additional educational institutions
to support the next generation of quantum Technology Policy, EPSCoR eligible univer- beyond those originally selected to partici-
leaders. sities, and any Federal agencies or working pate in the pilot program.
(2) SCOPE OF STUDY.—In carrying out the groups determined necessary by the Founda- (5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
study described in paragraph (1), the Na- tion. There is authorized to be appropriated such
tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, (4) REVIEW.—In implementing this sub- funds as may be necessary to carry out this
and Medicine shall identify— section, the Foundation shall support the subsection.
(A) education gaps, including foundational community expansion of the related report (6) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall
courses in STEM and areas in need of stand- entitled Key Concepts for Future QIS Learn- cease to have effect on the date that is 3
ardization, in elementary school, middle ers (May 2020). years after the date of the enactment of this
school, high school, and higher education (f) QUANTUM EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM.— division.
curricula, that need to be rectified in order (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation, through
(g) ENERGY SCIENCES NETWORK.—
to prepare students to participate in the the Foundation’s role in the National Q–12
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy
quantum workforce; Education Partnership and programs such as
(referred to in this subsection as the Sec-
(B) the skills and workforce needs of indus- Q2Work Program, and in coordination with
retary), in coordination with the National
try, specifically identifying the cross-dis- the Directorate for Education and Human
Science Foundation and the National Aero-
ciplinary academic degrees or academic Resources, shall carry out a pilot program,
nautics and Space Administration, shall sup-
courses necessary— to be known as the Next Generation Quan-
plement the Energy Sciences Network User
(i) to qualify students for multiple career tum Leaders Pilot Program, to provide fund-
Facility (referred to in this subsection as the
pathways in quantum information sciences ing for the education and training of the
and related fields; next generation of students in the funda- Network) with dedicated quantum network
(ii) to ensure the United States is competi- mental principles of quantum mechanics. infrastructure to advance development of
tive in the field of quantum information (2) REQUIREMENTS.— quantum networking and communications
science while preserving national security; (A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pilot technology.
and program required by paragraph (1), the Foun- (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of paragraph (1)
(iii) to support the development of quan- dation shall— is to utilize the Network to advance a broad
tum applications; and (i) publish a call for applications through range of testing and research, including re-
(C) the resources and materials needed to the National Q–12 Education Partnership lating to—
train elementary, middle, and high school website (or similar website) for participation (A) the establishment of stable, long-base-
educators to effectively teach curricula rel- in the pilot program from elementary line quantum entanglement and
evant to the development of a quantum schools, secondary schools, and State edu- teleportation;
workforce. cational agencies as determined appropriate (B) quantum repeater technologies for
(3) REPORTS.— by the Foundation; long-baseline communication purposes;
(A) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.—Not later than 2 (ii) coordinate with educational service (C) quantum transduction;
years after the date of enactment of this di- agencies, associations that support STEM (D) the coexistence of quantum and clas-
vision, the National Academies of Science, educators or local educational agencies, and sical information;
Engineering, and Medicine shall prepare and partnerships through the Q–12 Education (E) multiplexing, forward error correction,
submit to the Foundation, and programs or Partnership, to encourage elementary wavelength routing algorithms, and other
projects funded by the Foundation, an execu- schools, secondary schools, and State edu- quantum networking infrastructure; and
tive summary of progress regarding the cational agencies to participate in the pro- (F) any other technologies or applications
study conducted under paragraph (1) that gram as determined appropriate by the determined necessary by the Secretary.
outlines the findings of the Academies as of Foundation; (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
such date. (iii) accept applications in advance of the There are authorized to be appropriated to
(B) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after academic year in which the program shall the Secretary to carry out this subsection,
the date of enactment of this division, the begin; and $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022
National Academies of Science, Engineering, (iv) select elementary schools, secondary through 2026.
and Medicine shall prepare and submit a re- schools, and State educational agencies to SEC. 2212. SUPPORTING EARLY-CAREER RE-
port containing the results of the study con- participate in the program, as determined SEARCHERS ACT.
ducted under paragraph (1) to Congress, the appropriate by the Foundation, in accord- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be
Foundation, and programs or projects funded ance with qualifications determined by the cited as the ‘‘Supporting Early-Career Re-
by the Foundation that are relevant to the QIS Workforce Working Group, in coordina- searchers Act’’.
acceleration of a quantum workforce. tion with the National Q–12 Education Part- (b) IN GENERAL.—The Director may estab-
(e) INCORPORATING QISE INTO STEM CUR- nership. lish a 2-year pilot program to award grants
RICULUM.— (B) PRIORITIZATION.—In selecting program to highly qualified early-career investigators
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation shall, participants under subparagraph (A)(iv), the to carry out an independent research pro-
through programs carried out or supported Director of the Foundation shall give pri- gram at the institution of higher education
by the Foundation, prioritize the better inte- ority to elementary schools, secondary or participating Federal research facility
gration of quantum information science and schools, and local educational agencies lo- chosen by such investigator, to last for a pe-
engineering (referred to in this subsection as cated in jurisdictions eligible to participate riod not greater than 2 years.
QISE) into the STEM curriculum for each in the Established Program to Stimulate (c) PRIORITY FOR BROADENING PARTICIPA-
grade level from kindergarten through grade Competitive Research (commonly known as TION.—In awarding grants under this section,
12, and community colleges. EPSCoR), including Tribal and rural elemen- the Director shall give priority to—
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The curriculum inte- tary, middle, and high schools in such juris- (1) early-career investigators who are from
gration under paragraph (1) shall include— dictions. groups that are underrepresented in science,
(A) methods to conceptualize QISE for ele- (3) CONSULTATION.—The Foundation shall technology, engineering, and mathematics
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mentary, middle, and high school curricula; carry out this subsection in consultation research;
(B) methods for strengthening with the QIS Workforce Working Group and (2) early-career investigators who choose
foundational mathematics and science cur- the Advancing Informal STEM Learning Pro- to carry out independent research at a mi-
ricula; gram. nority-serving institution (or an institution
(C) age-appropriate materials that apply (4) REPORTING.— of higher education with an established
the principles of quantum information (A) REPORT AND SELECTED PARTICIPANTS.— STEM capacity building program focused on
science in STEM fields; Not later than 90 days following the closing traditionally underrepresented populations
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in STEM, including Native Hawaiians, Alas- digital agriculture technologies in rural and (i) Federal research, development, and de-
ka Natives, and Indians); and remote areas; ployment efforts to optimize methods for ex-
(3) early-career investigators in a jurisdic- (D) aerial imagery generated by satellites tractions, concentration, separation, and pu-
tion eligible to participate under section 113 or unmanned aerial vehicles; rification of conventional, secondary, and
of the National Science Foundation Author- (E) ground-based robotics; unconventional sources of critical minerals;
ization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g). (F) control systems design and (ii) efficient use and reuse of critical min-
(d) REPORTS FROM GRANTEES.—Not later connectivity, such as smart irrigation con- erals;
than 180 days after the end of the pilot pro- trol systems; and (iii) the critical minerals workforce of the
gram under this section, each early-career (G) data management software and ad- United States; and
investigator who receives a grant under the vanced analytics that can assist decision (iv) United States private industry invest-
pilot program shall submit a report to the making and improve agricultural outcomes; ments in innovation and technology transfer
Director that describes how the early-career and from federally funded science and tech-
investigator used the grant funds. (2) a review of Federal programs that pro- nology;
(e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than vide support for precision agriculture re- (B) to identify emerging opportunities,
180 days after the deadline for the submis- search, development, adoption, education, or stimulate international cooperation, and fos-
sion of the reports described in subsection training, in existence on the date of enact- ter the development of secure and reliable
(d), the Director shall submit a report to the ment of this section. supply chains of critical minerals;
Committee on Commerce, Science, and (C) to ensure the transparency of informa-
SEC. 2214. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RE-
Transportation of the Senate and the Com- SEARCH. tion and data related to critical minerals;
mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of and
(a) CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH
the House of Representatives that contains a (D) to provide recommendations on coordi-
AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE FOUNDATION.—
summary of the uses of grant funds under nation and collaboration among the re-
(1) IN GENERAL.—In order to support supply
this section and the impact of the pilot pro- search, development, and deployment pro-
chain resiliency, the Director shall issue
gram under this section. grams and activities of Federal agencies to
awards, on a competitive basis, to institu-
SEC. 2213. ADVANCING PRECISION AGRICULTURE promote a secure and reliable supply of crit-
tions of higher education or nonprofit orga-
CAPABILITIES ACT. ical minerals necessary to maintain national
nizations (or consortia of such institutions
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be security, economic well-being, and industrial
or organizations) to support basic research
cited as the ‘‘Advancing IoT for Precision production.
that will accelerate innovation to advance
Agriculture Act of 2021’’. (3) RESPONSIBILITIES.—In carrying out
(b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this sec- critical minerals mining strategies and tech- paragraphs (1) and (2), the Subcommittee
tion to promote scientific research and de- nologies for the purpose of making better use may, taking into account the findings and
velopment opportunities for connected tech- of domestic resources and eliminating na- recommendations of relevant advisory com-
nologies that advance precision agriculture tional reliance on minerals and mineral ma- mittees—
capabilities. terials that are subject to supply disrup- (A) provide recommendations on how Fed-
(c) FOUNDATION DIRECTIVE ON AGRICUL- tions. eral agencies may improve the topographic,
TURAL SENSOR RESEARCH.—In awarding (2) USE OF FUNDS.—Activities funded by an geologic, and geophysical mapping of the
grants under the sensor systems and award under this section may include— United States and improve the
networked systems programs of the Founda- (A) advancing mining research and devel- discoverability, accessibility, and usability
tion, the Director shall include in consider- opment activities to develop new mapping of the resulting and existing data, to the ex-
ation of portfolio balance research and devel- and mining technologies and techniques, in- tent permitted by law and subject to appro-
opment on sensor connectivity in environ- cluding advanced critical mineral extraction priate limitation for purposes of privacy and
ments of intermittent connectivity and and production, to improve existing or to de- security;
intermittent computation— velop new supply chains of critical minerals, (B) assess the progress toward developing
(1) to improve the reliable use of advance and to yield more efficient, economical, and critical minerals recycling and reprocessing
sensing systems in rural and agricultural environmentally benign mining practices; technologies, and technological alternatives
areas; and (B) advancing critical mineral processing to critical minerals;
(2) that considers— research activities to improve separation, (C) examine options for accessing and de-
(A) direct gateway access for locally stored alloying, manufacturing, or recycling tech- veloping critical minerals through invest-
data; niques and technologies that can decrease ment and trade with allies and partners of
(B) attenuation of signal transmission; the energy intensity, waste, potential envi- the United States and provide recommenda-
(C) loss of signal transmission; and ronmental impact, and costs of those activi- tions;
(D) at-scale performance for wireless ties; (D) evaluate and provide recommendations
power. (C) conducting long-term earth observa- to incentivize the development and use of ad-
(d) UPDATING CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRECI- tion of reclaimed mine sites, including the vances in science and technology in the pri-
SION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE study of the evolution of microbial diversity vate industry;
NSF ADVANCED TECHNICAL EDUCATION PRO- at such sites; (E) assess the need for and make rec-
GRAM.—Section 3 of the Scientific and Ad- (D) examining the application of artificial ommendations to address the challenges the
vanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. intelligence for geological exploration of United States critical minerals supply chain
1862i), as amended by section 2205, is further critical minerals, including what size and di- workforce faces, including—
amended— versity of data sets would be required; (i) aging and retiring personnel and fac-
(1) in subsection (d)(2), by adding at the (E) examining the application of machine ulty;
end the following: learning for detection and sorting of critical (ii) public perceptions about the nature of
‘‘(G) applications that incorporate distance minerals, including what size and diversity mining and mineral processing; and
learning tools and approaches.’’; and of data sets would be required; (iii) foreign competition for United States
(2) in subsection (e)(3)— (F) conducting detailed isotope studies of talent;
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ critical minerals and the development of (F) develop, and update as necessary, a
after the semicolon; more refined geologic models; or strategic plan to guide Federal programs and
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- (G) providing training and research oppor- activities to enhance—
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and tunities to undergraduate and graduate stu- (i) scientific and technical capabilities
(C) by adding at the end the following: dents to prepare the next generation of min- across critical mineral supply chains, includ-
‘‘(E) applications that incorporate distance ing engineers and researchers. ing a roadmap that identifies key research
learning tools and approaches.’’. (b) CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUB- and development needs and coordinates on-
(e) GAO REVIEW.—Not later than 18 months COMMITTEE.— going activities for source diversification,
after the date of enactment of this section, (1) IN GENERAL.—In order to support supply more efficient use, recycling, and substi-
the Comptroller General of the United States chain resiliency, the Critical Minerals Sub- tution for critical minerals; and
shall provide— committee of the National Science and Tech- (ii) cross-cutting mining science, data
(1) a technology assessment of precision nology Council (referred to in this subsection science techniques, materials science, manu-
agriculture technologies, such as the exist- as the Subcommittee) shall coordinate Fed- facturing science and engineering, computa-
ing use of— eral science and technology efforts to ensure tional modeling, and environmental health
(A) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency iden- secure and reliable supplies of critical min- and safety research and development; and
tification, and related technologies that can erals to the United States. (G) report to the appropriate committees
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monitor soil properties, irrigation condi- (2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Sub- of Congress on activities and findings under
tions, and plant physiology; committee shall be— this subsection.
(B) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency iden- (A) to advise and assist the Committee on (4) MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES.—In car-
tification, and related technologies that can Homeland and National Security and the Na- rying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Sub-
monitor livestock activity and health; tional Science and Technology Council on committee shall, taking into account the
(C) network connectivity and wireless United States policies, procedures, and plans findings and recommendations of the rel-
communications that can securely support as it relates to critical minerals, including— evant advisory committees, identify and
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evaluate Federal policies and regulations (1) maintain or develop and implement search and investment follows policies of re-
that restrict the mining of critical minerals. policies for individuals described in para- sponsible innovation and fosters public
(c) GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF graph (1)(B) of such subsection; and transparency.
CRITICAL MINERALS AND METALS.— (2) broadly disseminate such policies to (6) The Federal Government can play an
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of current and potential awardees. important role by facilitating the develop-
Commerce, in consultation with the Director (d) DATA ON USAGE.—Federal science agen- ment of tools and technologies to further ad-
and the Secretary of the Interior, shall es- cies shall consider— vance engineering biology, including user fa-
tablish a grant program to finance pilot (1) collecting data on the usage of the poli- cilities, by facilitating public-private part-
projects for the development of critical min- cies under subsection (c), at both institu- nerships, by supporting risk research, and by
erals and metals in the United States. tions of higher education and Federal labora- facilitating the commercial application in
(2) LIMITATION ON GRANT AWARDS.—A grant tories; and the United States of research funded by the
awarded under paragraph (1) may not exceed (2) reporting such data on an annual basis Federal Government.
$10,000,000. to the Director of the Office of Science and (7) The United States led the development
(3) ECONOMIC VIABILITY.—In awarding Technology Policy in such form as required of the science and engineering techniques
grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary of by the Director of the Office of Science and that created the field of engineering biology,
Commerce shall give priority to projects Technology Policy. but due to increasing international competi-
that the Secretary of Commerce determines (e) SAVINGS.— tion, the United States is at risk of losing its
are likely to be economically viable over the (1) PRIVACY.—This section shall be carried
competitive advantage if it does not strate-
long term. out in accordance with all relevant privacy
gically invest the necessary resources.
(4) SECONDARY RECOVERY.—In awarding laws.
(8) A National Engineering Biology Initia-
grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary of (2) INSTITUTIONS.—This section shall not af-
tive can serve to establish new research di-
Commerce shall seek to award not less than fect the grantee institution’s institutional
rections and technology goals, improve
30 percent of the total amount of grants policies.
(f) DEFINITION OF FEDERAL SCIENCE AGEN- interagency coordination and planning proc-
awarded during the fiscal year for projects esses, drive technology transfer to the pri-
relating to secondary recovery of critical CY.—In this section, the term ‘‘Federal
science agency’’ means any Federal agency vate sector, and help ensure optimal returns
minerals and metals.
with an annual extramural research expendi- on the Federal investment.
(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
There is authorized to be appropriated to the ture of over $100,000,000. (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
Secretary of Commerce $100,000,000 for each SEC. 2216. PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS. (1) BIOMANUFACTURING.—The term ‘‘bio-
of fiscal years 2021 through 2024 to carry out (a) IN GENERAL.—The President is author- manufacturing’’ means the utilization of bio-
the grant program established under para- ized to make Presidential Awards for Excel- logical systems to develop new and advance
graph (1). lence in Technology and Science Research to existing products, tools, and processes at
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: researchers in underrepresented populations, commercial scale.
(1) CRITICAL MINERAL; CRITICAL MINERAL OR including women and underrepresented mi- (2) ENGINEERING BIOLOGY.—The term ‘‘engi-
METAL.—The terms ‘‘critical mineral’’ and norities, who have demonstrated outstanding neering biology’’ means the application of
‘‘critical mineral or metal’’ include any host achievements in technology or science re- engineering design principles and practices
mineral of a critical mineral (within the search. to biological systems, including molecular
meaning of those terms in section 7002 of (b) NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF AWARD and cellular systems, to advance funda-
title VII of division Z of the Consolidated RECIPIENTS.—If the President elects to make mental understanding of complex natural
Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116– Presidential Awards for Excellence in Tech- systems and to enable novel or optimize
260)). nology and Science Research under sub- functions and capabilities.
(2) SECONDARY RECOVERY.—The term ‘‘sec- section (a), the President shall make no (3) INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Initiative’’
ondary recovery’’ means the recovery of crit- fewer than 104 Awards. In selecting research- means the National Engineering Biology Re-
ical minerals and metals from discarded end- ers for the Awards, the President shall select search and Development Initiative estab-
use products or from waste products pro- at least 2 researchers— lished under subsection (d).
duced during the metal refining and manu- (1) from each of the States; (4) OMICS.—The term ‘‘omics’’ refers to the
facturing process, including from mine waste (2) from the District of Columbia; and collective technologies used to explore the
piles, acid mine drainage sludge, or byprod- (3) from the Commonwealth of Puerto roles, relationships, and actions of the var-
ucts produced through legacy mining and Rico. ious types of molecules that make up the
metallurgy activities. (c) SELECTION PROCEDURES.—The President cells of an organism.
shall carry out this section, including the es-
SEC. 2215. CAREGIVER POLICIES. (d) NATIONAL ENGINEERING BIOLOGY RE-
tablishment of the selection procedures,
(a) OSTP GUIDANCE.—Not later than 6 after consultation with the Director of the SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.—
months after the date of enactment of this Office of Science and Technology Policy and (1) IN GENERAL.—The President, acting
division, the Director of the Office of Science other appropriate officials of Federal agen- through the Office of Science and Tech-
and Technology Policy, in consultation with cies. nology Policy, shall implement a National
relevant agencies, shall provide guidance to SEC. 2217. BIOECONOMY RESEARCH AND DEVEL-
Engineering Biology Research and Develop-
each Federal science agency to establish OPMENT ACT OF 2021. ment Initiative to advance societal well-
policies that— (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be being, national security, sustainability, and
(1) apply to all— cited as the ‘‘Bioeconomy Research and De- economic productivity and competitiveness
(A) research awards granted by such agen- velopment Act of 2021’’. through—
cy; and (b) FINDINGS.—The Congress makes the fol- (A) advancing areas of research at the
(B) principal investigators of such research lowing findings: intersection of the biological, physical,
who have caregiving responsibilities, includ- (1) Cellular and molecular processes may chemical, data, and computational sciences
ing care for a newborn or newly adopted be used, mimicked, or redesigned to develop and engineering to accelerate scientific un-
child and care for an immediate family mem- new products, processes, and systems that derstanding and technological innovation in
ber with a serious health condition; and improve societal well-being, strengthen na- engineering biology;
(2) offer, to the extent feasible— tional security, and contribute to the econ- (B) advancing areas of biomanufacturing
(A) flexibility in timing for the initiation omy. research to optimize, standardize, scale, and
of approved research awards granted by such (2) Engineering biology relies on a work- deliver new products and solutions;
agency; force with a diverse and unique set of skills (C) supporting social and behavioral
(B) no-cost extensions of such research combining the biological, physical, chemical, sciences and economics research that ad-
awards; and and information sciences and engineering. vances the field of engineering biology and
(C) grant supplements, as appropriate, to (3) Long-term research and development is contributes to the development and public
research awards to sustain research activi- necessary to create breakthroughs in engi- understanding of new products, processes,
ties conducted under such awards. neering biology. Such research and develop- and technologies;
(b) UNIFORMITY OF GUIDANCE.—In providing ment requires government investment, as (D) improving the understanding of engi-
guidance under subsection (a), the Director many of the benefits are too distant or un- neering biology of the scientific and lay pub-
of the Office of Science and Technology Pol- certain for industry to support alone. lic and supporting greater evidence-based
icy shall encourage, to the extent prac- (4) Research is necessary to inform evi- public discourse about its benefits and risks;
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ticable, uniformity and consistency in the dence-based governance of engineering biol- (E) supporting research relating to the
policies established pursuant to such guid- ogy and to support the growth of the engi- risks and benefits of engineering biology, in-
ance across all Federal science agencies. neering biology industry. cluding under paragraph (4);
(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES.—To the (5) The Federal Government has an obliga- (F) supporting the development of novel
extent practicable and consistent with guid- tion to ensure that ethical, legal, environ- tools and technologies to accelerate sci-
ance issued under subsection (a), Federal mental, safety, security, and societal impli- entific understanding and technological in-
science agencies shall— cations of its science and technology re- novation in engineering biology;
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(G) expanding the number of researchers, (F) activities to accelerate the translation Administration, the National Oceanic and
educators, and students and a retooled work- and commercialization of new products, Atmospheric Administration, the National
force with engineering biology training, in- processes, and technologies by— Institute of Standards and Technology, the
cluding from traditionally underrepresented (i) identifying precompetitive research op- Environmental Protection Agency, the De-
and underserved populations; portunities; partment of Agriculture, the Department of
(H) accelerating the translation and com- (ii) facilitating public-private partnerships Health and Human Services, the Bureau of
mercialization of engineering biology re- in engineering biology research and develop- Economic Analysis, and any other agency
search and development by the private sec- ment; that the President considers appropriate (in
tor; and (iii) connecting researchers, graduate stu- this section referred to as the Interagency
(I) improving the interagency planning and dents, and postdoctoral fellows with entre- Committee). The Director of the Office of
coordination of Federal Government activi- preneurship education and training opportu- Science and Technology Policy shall select
ties related to engineering biology. nities; and an additional co-chairperson from among the
(2) INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES.—The activities of (iv) supporting proof of concept activities members of the Interagency Committee. The
the Initiative shall include— and the formation of startup companies in- Interagency Committee shall oversee the
(A) sustained support for engineering biol- cluding through programs such as the Small planning, management, and coordination of
ogy research and development through— Business Innovation Research Program and the Initiative. The Interagency Committee
(i) grants to fund the work of individual in- the Small Business Technology Transfer shall—
vestigators and teams of investigators, in- Program. (A) provide for interagency coordination of
(3) EXPANDING PARTICIPATION.—The Initia-
cluding interdisciplinary teams; Federal engineering biology research, devel-
tive shall include, to the maximum extent
(ii) projects funded under joint solicita- opment, and other activities undertaken pur-
practicable, outreach to primarily under-
tions by a collaboration of no fewer than two suant to the Initiative;
graduate and minority-serving institutions
agencies participating in the Initiative; and (B) establish and periodically update goals
(and institutions of higher education with an
(iii) interdisciplinary research centers that and priorities for the Initiative;
established STEM capacity building program
are organized to investigate basic research (C) develop, not later than 12 months after
focused on traditionally underrepresented
questions, carry out technology development the date of the enactment of this division,
populations in STEM, including Native Ha-
and demonstration activities, and increase waiians, Alaska Natives, and Indians) about and update every 3 years thereafter, a stra-
understanding of how to scale up engineering Initiative opportunities, and shall encourage tegic plan submitted to the Committee on
biology processes, including biomanufac- the development of research collaborations Science, Space, and Technology and the
turing; between research-intensive universities and Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
(B) sustained support for databases and re- primarily undergraduate and minority-serv- House of Representatives and the Committee
lated tools, including— ing institutions (and institutions of higher on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
(i) support for curated genomics, education with an established STEM capac- and the Committee on Health, Education,
epigenomics, and other relevant omics data- ity building program focused on tradition- Labor, and Pensions of the Senate that—
bases, including plant and microbial data- ally underrepresented populations in STEM, (i) guides the activities of the Initiative for
bases, that are available to researchers to including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, purposes of meeting the goals and priorities
carry out engineering biology research in a and Indians). established under (and updated pursuant to)
manner that does not compromise national (4) ETHICAL, LEGAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFE- subparagraph (B); and
security or the privacy or security of infor- TY, SECURITY, AND SOCIETAL ISSUES.—Initia- (ii) describes—
mation within such databases; tive activities shall take into account eth- (I) the Initiative’s support for long-term
(ii) development of standards for such ical, legal, environmental, safety, security, funding for interdisciplinary engineering bi-
databases, including for curation, interoper- and other appropriate societal issues by— ology research and development;
ability, and protection of privacy and secu- (A) supporting research, including in the (II) the Initiative’s support for education
rity; social sciences, and other activities address- and public outreach activities;
(iii) support for the development of com- ing ethical, legal, environmental, and other (III) the Initiative’s support for research
putational tools, including artificial intel- appropriate societal issues related to engi- and other activities on ethical, legal, envi-
ligence tools, that can accelerate research neering biology, including integrating re- ronmental, safety, security, and other appro-
and innovation using such databases; and search on such topics with the research and priate societal issues related to engineering
(iv) an inventory and assessment of all development in engineering biology, and en- biology including—
Federal government omics databases to iden- couraging the dissemination of the results of (aa) an applied biorisk management re-
tify opportunities to improve the utility of such research, including through inter- search plan;
such databases, as appropriate and in a man- disciplinary engineering biology research (bb) recommendations for integrating secu-
ner that does not compromise national secu- centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii); rity into biological data access and inter-
rity or the privacy and security of informa- (B) supporting research and other activi- national reciprocity agreements;
tion within such databases, and inform in- ties related to the safety and security impli- (cc) recommendations for manufacturing
vestment in such databases as critical infra- cations of engineering biology, including restructuring to support engineering biology
structure for the engineering biology re- outreach to increase awareness among Fed- research, development, and scaling-up initia-
search enterprise; eral researchers and Federally-funded re- tives; and
(C) sustained support for the development, searchers at institutions of higher education (dd) an evaluation of existing biosecurity
optimization, and validation of novel tools about potential safety and security implica- governance policies, guidance, and directives
and technologies to enable the dynamic tions of engineering biology research, as ap- for the purposes of creating an adaptable,
study of molecular processes in situ, includ- propriate; evidence-based framework to respond to
ing through— (C) ensuring that input from Federal and emerging biosecurity challenges created by
(i) research conducted at Federal labora- non-Federal experts on the ethical, legal, en- advances in engineering biology;
tories; vironmental, safety, security, and other ap- (IV) how the Initiative will contribute to
(ii) grants to fund the work of investiga- propriate societal issues related to engineer- moving results out of the laboratory and
tors at institutions of higher education and ing biology is integrated into the Initiative; into application for the benefit of society
other nonprofit research institutions; (D) ensuring, through the agencies and de- and United States competitiveness; and
(iii) incentivized development of retooled partments that participate in the Initiative, (V) how the Initiative will measure and
industrial sites across the country that fos- that public input and outreach are inte- track the contributions of engineering biol-
ter a pivot to modernized engineering biol- grated into the Initiative by the convening ogy to United States economic growth and
ogy initiatives; and of regular and ongoing public discussions other societal indicators;
(iv) awards under the Small Business Inno- through mechanisms such as workshops, (D) develop a national genomic sequencing
vation Research Program and the Small consensus conferences, and educational strategy to ensure engineering biology re-
Business Technology Transfer Program, as events, as appropriate; and search fully leverages plant, animal, and mi-
described in section 9 of the Small Business (E) complying with all applicable provi- crobe biodiversity, as appropriate and in a
Act (15 U.S.C. 638); sions of Federal law. manner that does not compromise national
(D) support for education and training of (e) INITIATIVE COORDINATION.— security or the privacy or security of human
undergraduate and graduate students in en- (1) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—The Presi- genetic information, to enhance long-term
gineering biology, biomanufacturing, bio- dent, acting through the Office of Science innovation and competitiveness in engineer-
process engineering, and computational and Technology Policy, shall designate an ing biology in the United States;
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science applied to engineering biology and in interagency committee to coordinate activi- (E) develop a plan to utilize Federal pro-
the related ethical, legal, environmental, ties of the Initiative as appropriate, which grams, such as the Small Business Innova-
safety, security, and other societal domains; shall be co-chaired by the Office of Science tion Research Program and the Small Busi-
(E) activities to develop robust mecha- and Technology Policy, and include rep- ness Technology Transfer Program as de-
nisms for documenting and quantifying the resentatives from the Foundation, the De- scribed in section 9 of the Small Business
outputs and economic benefits of engineer- partment of Energy, the Department of De- Act (15 U.S.C. 638), in support of the activi-
ing biology; and fense, the National Aeronautics and Space ties described in subsection (d)(2)(C); and
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(F) in carrying out this subsection, take (C) TERMINATION.—The Initiative Coordina- biology research and development. The re-
into consideration the recommendations of tion Office established under this paragraph view shall include—
the advisory committee established under shall terminate on the date that is 10 years (A) an assessment of the current research
subsection (f), the results of the workshop after the date of the enactment of this Act. on such issues;
convened under subsection (d)(4)(D), existing (4) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this (B) a description of the research gaps relat-
reports on related topics, and the views of subsection shall be construed to alter the ing to such issues;
academic, State, industry, and other appro- policies, processes, or practices of individual (C) recommendations on how the Initiative
priate groups. Federal agencies in effect on the day before can address the research needs identified
(2) TRIENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning with fis- the date of the enactment of this division re- pursuant to subparagraph (B); and
cal year 2022 and ending in fiscal year 2028, lating to the conduct of biomedical research (D) recommendations on how researchers
not later than 90 days after submission of the and advanced development, including the so- engaged in engineering biology can best in-
President’s annual budget request and every licitation and review of extramural research corporate considerations of ethical, legal,
third fiscal year thereafter, the Interagency proposals. environmental, safety, security, and other
Committee shall prepare and submit to the (f) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— societal issues into the development of re-
Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- (1) IN GENERAL.—The agency co-chair of the search proposals and the conduct of research.
nology of the House of Representatives and interagency committee established in sub- (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The agreement
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and section (e) shall, in consultation with the Of- entered into under paragraph (1) shall re-
Transportation of the Senate a report that fice of Science and Technology Policy, des- quire the National Academies of Sciences,
includes— ignate or establish an advisory committee on Engineering, and Medicine to, not later than
(A) a summarized agency budget in support engineering biology research and develop- 2 years after the date of the enactment of
of the Initiative for the fiscal year to which ment (in this subsection referred to as the this division—
such budget request applies, for the fol- advisory committee) to be composed of not (A) submit to the Committee on Science,
lowing 2 fiscal years, for the then current fis- fewer than 12 members, including representa- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep-
cal year, including a breakout of spending tives of research and academic institutions, resentatives and the Committee on Com-
for each agency participating in the Pro- industry, and nongovernmental entities, who merce, Science, and Transportation of the
gram, and for the development and acquisi- are qualified to provide advice on the Initia- Senate a report containing the findings and
tion of any research facilities and instru- tive. recommendations of the review conducted
mentation; and (2) ASSESSMENT.—The advisory committee under paragraph (1); and
(B) an assessment of how Federal agencies shall assess— (B) make a copy of such report available on
are implementing the plan described in para- (A) the current state of United States com- a publicly accessible website.
graph (1)(C), including— petitiveness in engineering biology, includ- (h) AGENCY ACTIVITIES.—
(i) a description of the amount and number ing the scope and scale of United States in- (1) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—As part
of awards made under the Small Business In- vestments in engineering biology research of the Initiative, the Foundation shall—
novation Research Program and the Small and development in the international con- (A) support basic research in engineering
Business Technology Transfer Program (as text; biology through individual grants, collabo-
described in section 9 of the Small Business (B) current market barriers to commer- rative grants, and through interdisciplinary
Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) in support of the Initia- cialization of engineering biology products, research centers;
tive; processes, and tools in the United States; (B) support research on the environmental,
(ii) a description of the amount and num- (C) progress made in implementing the Ini- legal, ethical, and social implications of en-
ber of projects funded under joint solicita- tiative; gineering biology;
tions by a collaboration of no fewer than 2 (D) the need to revise the Initiative; (C) provide support for research instrumen-
agencies participating in the Initiative; and (E) the balance of activities and funding tation for engineering biology disciplines, in-
(iii) a description of the effect of the newly across the Initiative; cluding support for research, development,
funded projects by the Initiative. (F) whether the strategic plan developed or optimization and validation of novel tech-
(3) INITIATIVE OFFICE.— updated by the interagency committee es- nologies to enable the dynamic study of mo-
(A) IN GENERAL.—The President shall es- tablished under subsection (e) is helping to lecular processes in situ;
tablish an Initiative Coordination Office, maintain United States leadership in engi- (D) support curriculum development and
with a Director and full-time staff, which neering biology; research experiences for secondary, under-
shall— (G) the management, coordination, imple- graduate, and graduate students in engineer-
(i) provide technical and administrative mentation, and activities of the Initiative; ing biology and biomanufacturing; and
support to the interagency committee and and (E) award grants, on a competitive basis,
the advisory committee established under (H) whether ethical, legal, environmental, to enable institutions to support graduate
subsection (f); safety, security, and other appropriate soci- students and postdoctoral fellows who per-
(ii) serve as the point of contact on Federal etal issues are adequately addressed by the form some of their engineering biology re-
engineering biology activities for govern- Initiative. search in an industry setting.
ment organizations, academia, industry, pro- (3) REPORTS.—Beginning not later than 2 (2) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.—
fessional societies, State governments, inter- years after the date of enactment of this di- (A) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND
ested citizen groups, and others to exchange vision, and not less frequently than once TECHNOLOGY.—As part of the Initiative, the
technical and programmatic information; every 3 years thereafter, the advisory com- Director of the National Institute of Stand-
(iii) oversee interagency coordination of mittee shall submit to the President, the ards and Technology shall—
the Initiative, including by encouraging and Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- (i) establish a bioscience research program
supporting joint agency solicitation and se- nology of the House of Representatives, and to advance the development of standard ref-
lection of applications for funding of activi- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and erence materials and measurements and to
ties under the Initiative, as appropriate; Transportation of the Senate, a report on— create new data tools, techniques, and proc-
(iv) conduct public outreach, including dis- (A) the findings of the advisory commit- esses necessary to advance engineering biol-
semination of findings and recommendations tee’s assessment under paragraph (2); and ogy and biomanufacturing;
of the advisory committee established under (B) the advisory committee’s recommenda- (ii) provide access to user facilities with
subsection (f), as appropriate; tions for ways to improve the Initiative. advanced or unique equipment, services, ma-
(v) serve as the coordinator of ethical, (4) APPLICATION OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COM- terials, and other resources to industry, in-
legal, environmental, safety, security, and MITTEE ACT.—Section 14 of the Federal Advi- stitutions of higher education, nonprofit or-
other appropriate societal input; and sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not ganizations, and government agencies to per-
(vi) promote access to, and early applica- apply to the advisory committee. form research and testing; and
tion of, the technologies, innovations, and (5) TERMINATION.—The advisory committee (iii) provide technical expertise to inform
expertise derived from Initiative activities established under paragraph (1) shall termi- the potential development of guidelines or
to agency missions and systems across the nate on the date that is 10 years after the safeguards for new products, processes, and
Federal Government, and to United States date of the enactment of this Act. systems of engineering biology.
industry, including startup companies. (g) EXTERNAL REVIEW OF ETHICAL, LEGAL, (B) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AD-
(B) FUNDING.—The Director of the Office of ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SO- MINISTRATION.—As part of the initiative, the
Science and Technology Policy, in coordina- CIETAL ISSUES.— Administrator of the National Oceanic and
tion with each participating Federal depart- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months Atmospheric Administration shall—
ment and agency, as appropriate, shall de- after the date of enactment of this division, (i) establish a program to conduct and sup-
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velop and annually update an estimate of the the Director shall seek to enter into an port omics research and associated
funds necessary to carry out the activities of agreement with the National Academies of bioinformatic sciences to increase efficiency
the Initiative Coordination Office and sub- Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to con- and promote a sustainable bioeconomy (blue
mit such estimate with an agreed summary duct a review, and make recommendations economy) to develop the next generation of
of contributions from each agency to Con- with respect to, the ethical, legal, environ- tools and products to improve ecosystem
gress as part of the President’s annual budg- mental, safety, security, and other appro- stewardship, monitoring, management, as-
et request to Congress. priate societal issues related to engineering sessments, and forecasts; and
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(ii) collaborate with other agencies to un- (i) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this the Foundation prior to awarding such fund-
derstand potential environmental threats section shall be construed to require public ing.
and safeguards relating to engineering biol- disclosure of information that is exempt (b) CHIEF OF RESEARCH SECURITY.—The Di-
ogy. from mandatory disclosure under section 552 rector shall appoint a senior agency official
(3) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.—As part of the of title 5, United States Code. within the Office of the Director as a Chief of
Initiative, the Secretary of Energy shall— SEC. 2218. MICROGRAVITY UTILIZATION POLICY. Research Security, whose primary responsi-
(A) conduct and support research, develop- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of bility is to manage the office established in
ment, demonstration, and commercial appli- Congress that space technology and the uti- subsection (a).
cation activities in engineering biology, in- lization of the microgravity environment for (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than
cluding in the areas of synthetic biology, ad- science, engineering, and technology devel- 180 days after the date of enactment of this
vanced biofuel development, biobased mate- opment is critical to long-term competitive- division, the Director shall provide a report
rials, and environmental remediation; ness with near-peer competitors, including on the resources and the number of full-time
(B) support the development, optimization China. employees needed to carry out the functions
and validation of novel, scalable tools and (b) POLICY.—To the greatest extent appro- of the office established in subsection (a) to
technologies to enable the dynamic study of priate, the Foundation shall facilitate access the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
molecular processes in situ; and to the microgravity environment for award- Transportation of the Senate, the Com-
(C) provide access to user facilities with ees of funding from the Foundation, includ- mittee on Appropriations of the Senate, the
advanced or unique equipment, services, ma- ing in private sector platforms, for the devel- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
terials, and other resources, including secure opment of science, engineering, and tech- nology of the House of Representatives, and
access to high-performance computing, as nology. the Committee on Appropriations of the
appropriate, to industry, institutions of (c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after House of Representatives.
higher education, nonprofit organizations, the date of enactment of this division, the
and government agencies to perform re- (d) ONLINE RESOURCE.—The Director shall
Director shall provide to the appropriate
search and testing. develop an online resource hosted on the
committees of Congress a report on the
(4) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—As part of Foundation’s publicly accessible website
Foundation’s plan for facilitating awardee
the Initiative, the Secretary of Defense containing up-to-date information, tailored
access to the microgravity environment.
shall— for institutions of higher education and indi-
TITLE III—RESEARCH SECURITY vidual researchers, including—
(A) conduct and support research and de-
velopment in engineering biology and associ- SEC. 2301. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RE- (1) an explanation of Foundation research
SEARCH SECURITY. security policies;
ated data and information sciences;
(B) support curriculum development and (a) RESEARCH SECURITY AND POLICY OF- (2) unclassified guidance on potential secu-
FICE.—The Director shall establish and main- rity risks that threaten research integrity
research experiences in engineering biology
and associated data and information sciences tain a research security and policy office and other risks to the research enterprise;
across the military education system, to in- within the Office of the Director. The func- (3) examples of beneficial international
clude service academies, professional mili- tions of the research security and policy of- collaborations and how such collaborations
tary education, and military graduate edu- fice shall be to coordinate all research secu- differ from foreign government interference
cation; and rity policy issues across the Foundation, in- efforts that threaten research integrity;
(C) assess risks of potential national secu- cluding by— (4) best practices for mitigating security
rity and economic security threats relating (1) serving as a resource at the Foundation risks that threaten research integrity; and
to engineering biology. for all policy issues related to the security (5) additional reference materials, includ-
(5) NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE AD- and integrity of the conduct of research sup- ing tools that assist organizations seeking
MINISTRATION.—As part of the Initiative, the ported by the Foundation; Foundation funding and awardees in infor-
National Aeronautics and Space Administra- (2) conducting outreach and education ac- mation disclosure to the Foundation.
tion shall— tivities for awardees on research policies and (e) RESEARCH GRANTS.—The Director shall
(A) conduct and support basic and applied potential security risks; continue to award grants, on a competitive
research in engineering biology, including in (3) educating Foundation program man- basis, to institutions of higher education or
synthetic biology, and related to Earth and agers and other staff on evaluating Founda- nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such
space sciences, aeronautics, space tech- tion awards and awardees for potential secu- institutions or organizations) to support re-
nology, and space exploration and experi- rity risks; search on the conduct of research and the re-
mentation, consistent with the priorities es- (4) communicating reporting and disclo- search environment, including research on
tablished in the National Academies’ decadal sure requirements to awardees and appli- research misconduct, breaches of research
surveys; and cants for funding; integrity, and detrimental research prac-
(B) award grants, on a competitive basis, (5) consulting and coordinating with the tices.
that enable institutions to support graduate Foundation Office of Inspector General and
(f) RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH
students and postdoctoral fellows who per- with other Federal science agencies, as ap-
TRAINING.—Section 7009 of the America Cre-
form some of their engineering biology re- propriate, and through the National Science
ating Opportunities to Meaningfully Pro-
search in an industry setting. and Technology Council in accordance with
mote Excellence in Technology, Education,
(6) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.—As part the authority provided under section 1746 of
and Science Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1) is amend-
of the Initiative, the Secretary of Agri- the National Defense Authorization Act for
ed—
culture shall— Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 42 U.S.C.
(1) by striking ‘‘and postdoctoral research-
(A) support research and development in 6601 note), to identify and address potential
ers’’ and inserting ‘‘postdoctoral researchers,
engineering biology, including in synthetic security risks that threaten research integ-
faculty, and other senior personnel’’; and
biology and biomaterials; rity and other risks to the research enter-
(2) by inserting before the period at the end
(B) award grants through the National In- prise and to develop research security policy
the following: ‘‘, including training and
stitute of Food and Agriculture; and and best practices;
mentorship to raise awareness of potential
(C) support development conducted by the (6) performing risk assessments, in con-
security threats and of Federal export con-
Agricultural Research Service. sultation, as appropriate, with other Federal
trol, disclosure, and reporting require-
(7) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.— agencies, of Foundation proposals and
ments’’.
As part of the Initiative, the Environmental awards using analytical tools to assess non-
Protection Agency shall support research on disclosures of required information that (g) FUNDING.—From any amounts appro-
how products, processes, and systems of en- could indicate breaches of research integrity priated for the Foundation for each of fiscal
gineering biology will affect or can protect or potentially fraudulent activity that would years 2022 through 2026, the Director shall al-
the environment. be referred to the Foundation Office of In- locate $5,000,000 to carry out this section for
(8) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN spector General; each such year.
SERVICES.—As part of the Initiative, the Sec- (7) establishing policies and procedures for SEC. 2302. RESEARCH SECURITY AND INTEGRITY
retary of Health and Human Services, as ap- safeguarding sensitive research information INFORMATION SHARING ANALYSIS
ORGANIZATION.
propriate and consistent with activities of and technology, working in consultation, as
the Department of Health and Human Serv- appropriate, with other Federal agencies, to (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the
ices in effect on the day before the date of ensure compliance with National Security Office of Science and Technology Policy
the enactment of this division, shall— Presidential Memorandum–33 (relating to shall enter into an agreement with a quali-
(A) support research and development to strengthening protections of United States fied independent organization to establish a
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advance the understanding and application Government-supported research and develop- research security and integrity information
of engineering biology for human health; ment against foreign government inter- sharing analysis organization (referred to in
(B) support relevant interdisciplinary re- ference and exploitation) or a successor pol- this section as the ‘‘RSI–ISAO’’), which shall
search and coordination; and icy document; and include members described in subsection (d)
(C) support activities necessary to facili- (8) in accordance with relevant policies of and carry out the duties described in sub-
tate oversight of relevant emerging biotech- the agency, conducting due diligence with section (b).
nologies. regard to applicants for grant funding from (b) DUTIES.—The RSI–ISAO shall—
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(1) serve as a clearinghouse for information 4701 et seq.), Visiting Scientist Engineer and supported research and development against
to help enable the members and other enti- Educator appointments, and special govern- foreign government interference and exploi-
ties in the research community to under- ment employees, from participating in a for- tation) or a successor policy document.
stand the context of their research and iden- eign government talent recruitment pro- SEC. 2304. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DI-
tify improper or illegal efforts by foreign en- gram; RECTORATE RESEARCH SECURITY.
tities to obtain research results, know how, (2) prohibit awards from being made for (a) INITIATIVE REQUIRED.—The Director
materials, and intellectual property; any proposal in which the principal investi- shall, in consultation with other appropriate
(2) develop a set of standard risk assess- gator, any individual listed on the applica- Federal agencies, establish an initiative to
ment frameworks and best practices, rel- tion for the award with direct involvement work with institutions of higher education
evant to the research community, to assess in the proposal, or co-principal investigator that perform research and technology devel-
research security risks in different contexts; is participating in a foreign government tal- opment activities under the Directorate—
(3) share information concerning security ent recruitment program of the People’s Re- (1) to support protection of intellectual
threats and lessons learned from protection public of China, the Democratic People’s Re- property, consistent with the controls rel-
and response efforts through forums and public of Korea, the Russian Federation, or evant to the grant or award, key personnel,
other forms of communication; the Islamic Republic of Iran; and and information about critical technologies
(4) provide timely reports on research secu- (3) to the extent practicable, require insti- relevant to national security;
rity risks to provide situational awareness tutions receiving funding to prohibit awards (2) to limit undue influence, including
tailored to the research and education com- from being used by any individuals partici- through foreign government talent recruit-
munity; pating in a foreign government talent re- ment programs, by countries to exploit
(5) provide training and support, including cruitment program of the People’s Republic United States technology within the Foun-
through webinars, for relevant faculty and of China, the Democratic People’s Republic dation research, science and technology, and
staff employed by institutions of higher edu- of Korea, the Russian Federation, or the Is- innovation enterprise, including research
cation on topics relevant to research secu- lamic Republic of Iran. funded by the Directorate; and
rity risks and response; (b) PROHIBITION.—Not later than 1 year (3) to support efforts toward development
after the date of enactment of this division, of domestic talent in relevant scientific and
(6) enable standardized information gath-
each Federal science agency shall issue a engineering fields.
ering and data compilation, storage, and
policy, utilizing the policy guidelines devel- (b) COORDINATION.—The initiative estab-
analysis for compiled incident reports; lished under subsection (a) shall be devel-
(7) support analysis of patterns of risk and oped under subsection (a).
(c) EXEMPTION.—The policy developed oped and executed to the maximum extent
identification of bad actors and enhance the practicable with academic research institu-
ability of members to prevent and respond to under subsection (b) may include an exemp-
tion for participation in international con- tions and other educational and research or-
research security risks; and ganizations.
(8) take other appropriate steps to enhance ferences or other international exchanges,
(c) REQUIREMENTS.—The initiative estab-
research security. partnerships, or programs, as sanctioned or
lished under subsection (a) shall include de-
(c) FUNDING.—The Foundation may provide approved by the Federal science agency.
velopment of the following:
initial funds toward the RSI–ISAO, but shall When such participation is authorized, the
(1) Training developed and delivered in
seek to have the fees authorized in sub- Federal science agency shall ensure training
consultation with institutions of higher edu-
section (d)(2) cover the costs of operations at is provided to the participant on how to re-
cation and appropriate Federal agencies, and
the earliest practicable time. spond to overtures from individuals associ-
other support to institutions of higher edu-
(d) MEMBERSHIP.— ated with foreign government talent recruit-
cation, to promote security of controlled in-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The RSI–ISAO shall serve ment programs.
formation, as appropriate, including best
and include members representing institu- (d) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after
practices for protection of controlled infor-
tions of higher education, nonprofit research the date of enactment of this division, each
mation.
institutions, and small and medium-sized Federal science agency shall report to Con-
(2) The capacity of institutions of higher
businesses. gress on the steps it has taken to implement
education to assess whether individuals af-
(2) FEES.—As soon as practicable, members this section.
(e) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TALENT RECRUIT- filiated with Directorate programs have par-
of the RSI–ISAO shall be charged an annual ticipated in or are currently participating in
rate to enable the RSI–ISAO to cover its MENT PROGRAMS.—In addition to existing au-
thorities for preventing waste, fraud, abuse, foreign government talent recruitment pro-
costs. Rates shall be set on a sliding scale gram programs.
based on research and development spent to and mismanagement of Federal funds, each
(3) Opportunities to collaborate with Direc-
ensure that membership is accessible to a di- Federal science agency shall require, as a
torate awardees to promote protection of
verse community of stakeholders and ensure condition of an award, that the senior per-
controlled information as appropriate and
broad participation. The RSI–ISAO shall de- sonnel designated by the United States insti-
strengthen defense against foreign intel-
velop a plan to sustain the RSI–ISAO with- tution applying for Federal funding submit
ligence services.
out Federal funding, as practicable. foreign government talent recruitment pro-
(4) As appropriate, regulations and proce-
(e) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The RSI–ISAO gram contracts to the agency if the principal
dures—
may establish a board of directors to provide investigator or a co-principal investigator
(A) for government and academic organiza-
guidance for policies, legal issues, and plans discloses membership in a foreign govern-
tions and personnel to support the goals of
and strategies of the entity’s operations. The ment talent recruitment program other than the initiative; and
board shall include a diverse group of stake- a program of the People’s Republic of China, (B) that are consistent with policies that
holders representing the research commu- the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, protect open and scientific exchange in fun-
nity, including academia, industry, and expe- the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Re- damental research.
rienced research security administrators. public of Iran. The United States institution, (5) Policies to limit or prohibit funding
(f) DEFINITION OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER as the award applicant, shall ensure, to the provided by the Foundation for individual re-
EDUCATION .—The term ‘‘institution of high- maximum extent practicable, that the con- searchers who knowingly violate regulations
er education’’ has the meaning given the tract conforms with the Federal science developed under the initiative, including
term in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu- agency’s guidance on conflicts of interest, policies relating to foreign government tal-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). including those contained in relevant con- ent recruitment programs.
SEC. 2303. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TALENT RE- tract proposal and award policies and proce- (6) Policies to limit or prohibit funding
CRUITMENT PROGRAM PROHIBI- dures. Each Federal science agency shall re- provided by the Foundation for institutions
TION. view the contract and may prohibit funding that knowingly violate regulations devel-
(a) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 180 days to the awardee if the obligations in the con- oped under the initiative, including policies
after the date of enactment of this division, tract interfere with the capacity for activi- relating to foreign government talent re-
the Director of the Office of Science and ties receiving support to be carried out, or cruitment programs.
Technology Policy shall, in coordination create duplication with Federally supported (d) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EFFORTS.—In
with the interagency working group estab- activities. carrying out this section, the Foundation
lished under section 1746 of the National De- (f) CONSISTENCY.—The Director of the Of- shall consider the efforts undertaken by the
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 fice of Science and Technology Policy shall Department of Defense to secure defense re-
(Public Law 116–92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), pub- ensure that the policies issued by Federal search, including as provided under section
lish and widely distribute a uniform set of science agencies under subsection (b) are 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense
policy guidelines for Federal science agen- consistent to the greatest extent practicable. Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10
cies regarding foreign government talent re- (g) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- U.S.C. 2358 note).
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cruitment programs. These policy guidelines tion and section 2304, the term ‘‘foreign gov- (e) ANNUAL REPORT.—
shall— ernment talent recruitment program’’ has (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after
(1) prohibit all personnel of each Federal the meaning given the term ‘‘foreign govern- date of enactment of this division, and annu-
science agency, including Federal employees, ment-sponsored talent recruitment pro- ally thereafter, the Director, shall submit to
contract employees, independent contrac- gram’’ in National Security Presidential Congress a report on the activities carried
tors, individuals serving under the Intergov- Memorandum–33 (relating to strengthening out under the initiative established under
ernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. protections of United States Government- subsection (a).
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(2) CONTENTS.—The report required by ensure that the resources disseminated development of international standards are
paragraph (1) shall include the following: under paragraph (1) are consistent with the critical;
(A) A description of the activities con- efforts of the Director under section 303 of (2) voluntary consensus standards, devel-
ducted and the progress made under the ini- the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 oped through an industry-led process, serve
tiative. (15 U.S.C. 7443). as the cornerstone of the United States
(B) The findings of the Director with re- (4) UPDATES.—The Director shall review pe- standardization system and have become the
spect to the initiative. riodically and update the resources under basis of a sound national economy and the
(C) Such recommendations as the Director paragraph (1) as the Director determines ap- key to global market access;
may have for legislative or administrative propriate. (3) strengthening the unique United States
action relating to the matters described in (5) VOLUNTARY RESOURCES.—The use of the public-private partnerships approach to
subsection (a). resources disseminated under paragraph (1) standards development is critical to United
(D) Identification and discussion of the shall be considered voluntary. States economic competitiveness; and
gaps in legal authorities that need to be im- (6) OTHER FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY RE- (4) the United States Government should
proved to enhance the security of research QUIREMENTS.—Nothing in this section may be ensure cooperation and coordination across
institutions of higher education performing construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise Federal agencies to partner with and support
Directorate research. affect any cybersecurity requirements appli- private sector stakeholders to continue to
(E) Information on Foundation Inspector cable to Federal agencies. shape international dialogues in regard to
General cases, as appropriate, relating to (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: standards development for emerging tech-
undue influence to security threats to aca- (1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means nologies.
demic research activities funded by the the Director of the National Institute of (c) ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGEMENT.—The Sec-
Foundation, including theft of property or Standards and Technology. retary of Commerce, acting through the Di-
intellectual property relating to a project (2) RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘resources’’ rector, and in consultation with the Sec-
funded by the Department at an institution means guidelines, tools, best practices, retary of Energy as relevant, shall—
of higher education. standards, methodologies, and other ways of (1) build capacity and training opportuni-
(3) FORM.—The report submitted under providing information. ties to help create a pipeline of talent and
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in both un- (3) RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘re- leadership in key standards development po-
classified and classified formats, as appro- search institution’’— sitions;
priate. (A) means a nonprofit institution (as de- (2) partner with private sector entities to
SEC. 2305. PROTECTING RESEARCH FROM CYBER fined in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler support strategic engagement and leadership
THEFT. Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. in the development of international stand-
(a) IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY OF INSTITU- 3703)); and ards for digital economy technologies, in-
TIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—Section (B) includes Federally funded research and cluding partnering with industry to assist
2(e)(1)(A) of the National Institute of Stand- development centers, as identified by the Na- private sector partners to develop standards
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. tional Science Foundation in accordance strategies and support engagement and par-
272(e)(1)(A)) is amended— with the Federal Acquisition Regulation ticipation in the relevant standards activi-
(1) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘and’’ after issued in accordance with section 1303(a)(1) ties; and
the semicolon; of title 41 (or any successor regulation). (3) prioritize efforts on standards develop-
(2) by redesignating clause (ix) as clause SEC. 2306. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS DEVEL- ment for emerging technologies, identify or-
(x); and OPMENT. ganizations to develop these standards, iden-
(3) by inserting after clause (viii) the fol- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- tify leadership positions of interest to the
lowing: lowing: United States, and identify key contributors
‘‘(ix) consider institutions of higher edu- (1) Widespread use of standards facilitates for technical and leadership expertise in
cation (as defined in section 101 of the Higher technology advancement by defining and es- these areas.
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and’’. tablishing common foundations for inter- SEC. 2307. RESEARCH FUNDS ACCOUNTING.
(b) DISSEMINATION OF RESOURCES FOR RE- operability, product differentiation, techno- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
SEARCH INSTITUTIONS.— logical innovation, and other value-added (1) FOREIGN ENTITY OF CONCERN.—The term
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days services. ‘‘foreign entity of concern’’ means a foreign
after the date of enactment of this division, (2) Standards also promote an expanded, entity that is—
the Director shall, using the authorities of more interoperable, and efficient market- (A) designated as a foreign terrorist orga-
the Director under subsection (e)(1)(A)(ix) of place. nization by the Secretary of State under sec-
section 2 of the National Institute of Stand- (3) Global cooperation and coordination on tion 219(a) of the Immigration and Nation-
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 272), as standards for emerging technologies will be ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a));
amended by subsection (a), disseminate and critical for having a consistent set of ap- (B) included on the list of specially des-
make publicly available resources to help re- proaches to enable market competition, pre- ignated nationals and blocked persons main-
search institutions and institutions of higher clude barriers to trade, and allow innovation tained by the Office of Foreign Assets Con-
education identify, protect the institution to flourish. trol of the Department of the Treasury (com-
involved from, detect, respond to, and re- (4) The People’s Republic of China’s Stand- monly known as the SDN list);
cover to manage the cybersecurity risk of ardization Reform Plan and Five-Year Plan (C) owned by, controlled by, or subject to
the institution involved related to con- for Standardization highlight its high-level the jurisdiction or direction of a government
ducting research. goals to establish China as a standards power of a foreign country that is a covered nation
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The Director shall en- by 2020, participate in at least half of all (as defined in section 2533c(d) of title 10,
sure that the resources disseminated pursu- standards drafting and revision efforts in United States Code);
ant to paragraph (1)— recognized international standards setting (D) alleged by the Attorney General to
(A) are generally applicable and usable by organizations, and strengthen China’s par- have been involved in activities for which a
a wide range of research institutions and in- ticipation in the governance of international conviction was obtained under—
stitutions of higher education; standards setting organizations. (i) chapter 37 of title 18, United States
(B) vary with the nature and size of the im- (5) As emerging technologies develop for Code (commonly known as the Espionage
plementing research institutions or institu- global deployment, it is critical that the Act);
tions of higher education, and the nature and United States and its allies continue to par- (ii) section 951 or 1030 of title 18, United
sensitivity of the data collected or stored on ticipate in the development of standards States Code;
the information systems or devices of the that underpin the technologies themselves, (iii) chapter 90 of title 18, United States
implementing research institutions or insti- and the future international governance of Code (commonly known as the Economic Es-
tutions of higher education; these technologies. pionage Act of 1996);
(C) include elements that promote aware- (6) The United States position on standard- (iv) the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
ness of simple, basic controls, a workplace ization in emerging technologies will be crit- 2751 et seq.);
cybersecurity culture, and third-party stake- ical to United States economic competitive- (v) section 224, 225, 226, 227, or 236 of the
holder relationships, to assist research insti- ness. Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274,
tutions or institutions of higher education in (7) The National Institute of Standards and 2275, 2276, 2277, and 2284);
mitigating common cybersecurity risks; Technology is in a unique position to (vi) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018
(D) include case studies of practical appli- strengthen United States leadership in (50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.); or
cation; standards development, particularly for (vii) the International Emergency Eco-
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(E) are technology-neutral and can be im- emerging technologies, to ensure continuing nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or
plemented using technologies that are com- United States economic competitiveness and (E) determined by the Secretary of Com-
mercial and off-the-shelf; and national security. merce, in consultation with the Secretary of
(F) to the extent practicable, are based on (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Defense and the Director of National Intel-
international standards. Congress that— ligence, to be engaged in unauthorized con-
(3) NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS (1) the principles of openness, trans- duct that is detrimental to the national se-
AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.—The Director shall parency, due process, and consensus in the curity or foreign policy of the United States.
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(2) STUDY PERIOD.—The term ‘‘study pe- tation and Infrastructure, and the Com- ‘‘(A) Strategy development grants or coop-
riod’’ means the 5-year period ending on the mittee on Appropriations of the House of erative agreements to eligible consortia
date of enactment of this Act. Representatives. under subsection (e).
(b) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of ‘‘(2) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION.—The term ‘‘(B) Strategy implementation grants or
the United States shall conduct a study on ‘cooperative extension’ has the meaning cooperative agreements to regional tech-
Federal funding made available, to foreign given the term ‘extension’ in section 1404 of nology hubs under subsection (f).
entities of concern for research, during the the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 ‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall
study period. U.S.C. 3103). carry out this section through the Assistant
(c) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The study ‘‘(3) KEY TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS.—The Secretary of Commerce for Economic Devel-
conducted under subsection (b) shall include, term ‘key technology focus areas’ means the opment in coordination with the Under Sec-
to the extent practicable with respect to the areas included on the most recent list under retary of Commerce for Standards and Tech-
study period, an assessment of— section 2005 of the Endless Frontier Act. nology.
(1) the total amount of Federal funding ‘‘(4) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘labor
made available to foreign entities of concern organization’ has the meaning given such ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE CONSORTIA.—For purposes of
for research; term in section 2101 of the Endless Frontier this section, an eligible consortium is a con-
(2) the total number and types of foreign Act. sortium that—
entities of concern to whom such funding ‘‘(5) LOW POPULATION STATE.—The term ‘‘(1) includes 1 or more—
was made available; ‘low population State’ means a State with- ‘‘(A) institutions of higher education;
(3) the requirements relating to the award- out an urbanized area with a population ‘‘(B) local or Tribal governments or other
ing, tracking, and monitoring of such fund- greater than 200,000 as reported in the 2010 political subdivisions of a State;
ing; decennial census. ‘‘(C) State governments represented by an
(4) any other data available with respect to ‘‘(6) MANUFACTURING EXTENSION CENTER.— agency designated by the governor of the
Federal funding made available to foreign The term ‘manufacturing extension center’ State or States that is representative of the
entities of concern for research; and has the meaning given the term ‘Center’ in geographic area served by the consortia;
(5) such other matters as the Comptroller section 25(a) of the National Institute of ‘‘(D) economic development organizations
General determines appropriate. Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. or similar entities that are focused primarily
(d) BRIEFING ON AVAILABLE DATA.—Not 278k(a)). on improving science, technology, innova-
later than 120 days after the date of the en- ‘‘(7) MANUFACTURING USA INSTITUTE.—The tion, or entrepreneurship;
actment of this division, the Comptroller term ‘Manufacturing USA institute’ means ‘‘(E) industry or firms in relevant tech-
General shall brief the Committee on Com- an Manufacturing USA institute described in nology or innovation sectors;
merce, Science, and Transportation and the section 34(d) of the National Institute of ‘‘(F) labor organizations or workforce
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen- Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. training organizations, including State and
ate and the Committee on Science, Space, 278s(d)). local workforce development boards as es-
and Technology and the Committee on For- ‘‘(8) SITE CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE.— tablished under section 101 and 107 of the
eign Affairs of the House of Representatives The term ‘site connectivity infrastructure’ Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act
on the study conducted under subsection (b) means localized driveways and access roads (29 U.S.C. 3111; 3122); and
and on the data that is available with re- to a facility as well as hookups to the new ‘‘(2) may include 1 or more—
spect to Federal funding made available to facility for drinking water, waste water, ‘‘(A) nonprofit economic development enti-
foreign entities of concern for research. broadband, and other basic infrastructure ties with relevant expertise, including a dis-
(e) REPORT.—The Comptroller General services already present in the area. trict organization (as defined in section 300.3
shall submit to the congressional commit- ‘‘(9) SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.—The of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or
tees specified in subsection (d), by a date term ‘small and rural community’ means a successor regulation);
agreed upon by the Comptroller General and noncore area, a micropolitan area, or a small ‘‘(B) venture development organizations;
the committees on the date of the briefing, a metropolitan statistical area with a popu- ‘‘(C) financial institutions and investment
report on the findings of the study conducted lation of not more than 200,000. funds;
under subsection (b). ‘‘(10) VENTURE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZA- ‘‘(D) primary and secondary educational
TION.—The term ‘venture development orga- institutions, including career and technical
SEC. 2308. PLAN WITH RESPECT TO SENSITIVE OR
CONTROLLED INFORMATION AND nization’ has the meaning given such term in education schools;
BACKGROUND SCREENING. section 27(a) of the Stevenson-Wydler Act of ‘‘(E) National Laboratories (as defined in
Not later than 180 days after the enact- 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722(a)). section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42
ment of this division, the Director, in con- ‘‘(b) REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUB PRO-
U.S.C. 15801));
GRAM.—
sultation with the Director of National In- ‘‘(F) Federal laboratories;
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail-
telligence and, as appropriate, other Federal ‘‘(G) Manufacturing extension centers;
ability of appropriations, the Secretary shall
agencies, shall develop a plan to— ‘‘(H) Manufacturing USA institutes;
carry out a program—
(1) identify research areas that may in- ‘‘(I) institutions receiving an award under
‘‘(A) to encourage new and constructive
clude sensitive or controlled information, in- section 2104 of the Endless Frontier Act; and
collaboration among local, State, and Fed-
cluding in the key technology focus areas; ‘‘(J) a cooperative extension.
eral government entities, academia, the pri-
and
vate sector, economic development organiza- ‘‘(d) DESIGNATION OF REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(2) provide for background screening, as ap-
tions, and labor organizations; HUBS.—
propriate, for individuals working in such re-
‘‘(B) to support eligible consortia in the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out sub-
search areas who are employees of the Foun-
creation of regional innovation strategies; section (b)(1)(C), the Secretary shall use a
dation or recipients of funding from the
‘‘(C) to designate eligible consortia as re- competitive process to designate eligible
Foundation.
gional technology hubs and facilitate activi- consortia as regional technology hubs.
TITLE IV—REGIONAL INNOVATION ties by consortia designated as regional tech- ‘‘(2) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—In con-
CAPACITY nology hubs in implementing their regional ducting the competitive process under para-
SEC. 2401. REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUBS. innovation strategies, in order— graph (1), the Secretary shall ensure geo-
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Stevenson-Wydler ‘‘(i) to enable United States leadership in graphic distribution in the designation of re-
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Public technology and innovation sectors critical to gional technology hubs by—
Law 96–480; 15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is amend- national and economic security; ‘‘(A) seeking to designate at least three
ed— ‘‘(ii) to support regional economic develop- technology hubs in each region covered by a
(1) by redesignating section 28 as section ment, including in small cities and rural regional office of the Economic Development
29; and areas, and diffuse innovation around the Administration;
(2) by inserting after section 27 the fol- United States; and ‘‘(B) focusing on localities that are not
lowing: ‘‘(iii) to support domestic job creation and leading technology centers;
‘‘SEC. 28. REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY HUB PRO- broad-based economic growth; and ‘‘(C) ensuring that not fewer than one-
GRAM. ‘‘(D) to ensure that the regional tech- third of eligible consortia designated as re-
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: nology hubs address the intersection of gional technology hubs significantly benefit
‘‘(1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- emerging technologies and either local and a small and rural community, which may in-
GRESS.—The term ‘appropriate committees regional challenges or national challenges; clude a State described in subparagraph (D);
of Congress’ means— and ‘‘(D) ensuring that not fewer than one-
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‘‘(A) the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘(E) to conduct ongoing research, evalua- third of eligible consortia designated as re-
Science, and Transportation, the Committee tion, analysis, and dissemination of best gional technology hubs include as a member
on Environment and Public Works, and the practices for regional development and com- of the eligible consortia at least 1 member
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; petitiveness in technology and innovation. that is a State that is eligible to receive
and ‘‘(2) AWARDS.—The Secretary shall carry funding from the Established Program to
‘‘(B) the Committee on Science, Space, and out the program required by paragraph (1) Stimulate Competitive Research of the Na-
Technology, the Committee on Transpor- through the award of the following: tional Science Foundation; and
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‘‘(E) ensuring that at least one eligible ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF AWARDS.—
consortium designated as a regional tech- a competitive process to award grants or co- The Secretary shall ensure that no single re-
nology hub is headquartered in a low popu- operative agreements to regional technology gional technology hub receives more than 10
lation State that is eligible to receive fund- hubs for the implementation of regional in- percent of the aggregate amount of the
ing from the Established Program to Stimu- novation strategies, including regional strat- grants and cooperative agreements awarded
late Competitive Research of the National egies for infrastructure and site develop- under this subsection.
Science Foundation. ment, in support of the regional technology ‘‘(4) TERM.—
‘‘(3) RELATION TO CERTAIN GRANT AWARDS.— hub’s plans and programs. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term of a grant or
The Secretary shall not require an eligible ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—The amount of a grant cooperative agreement awarded under this
consortium to receive a grant or cooperative or cooperative agreement awarded under subsection shall be for such period as the
agreement under subsection (e) in order to be subparagraph (A) to a regional technology Secretary considers appropriate.
designated as a regional technology hub hub may be used by the regional technology ‘‘(B) RENEWAL.—The Secretary may renew
under paragraph (1) of this subsection. hub to support any of the following activi- a grant or cooperative agreement awarded to
‘‘(e) STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND ties, consistent with the most current re- a regional technology hub under this sub-
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— section as the Secretary considers appro-
gional innovation strategy of the regional
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall use priate if the Secretary determines that the
technology hub:
a competitive process to award grants or co- performance of the regional technology hub
‘‘(A) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVI-
operative agreements to eligible consortia is satisfactory.
TIES.—Workforce development activities, in-
for the development of regional innovation ‘‘(5) MATCHING REQUIRED.—
cluding activities relating to the following:
strategies. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except in the case of a
‘‘(2) NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS.—The Secretary ‘‘(i) The creation of partnerships between
regional technology hub described in sub-
shall award a grant or cooperative agree- industry, workforce, and academic groups,
paragraph (B), the total amount of all grants
ment under paragraph (1) to not fewer than which may include community colleges, to
awarded to a regional technology hub under
20 eligible consortia. create and align technical training and edu-
this subsection in a given year shall not ex-
‘‘(3) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY AND REPRESEN- cational programs.
ceed amounts as follows:
TATION.— ‘‘(ii) The design, development, and updat- ‘‘(i) In the first year of the grant or cooper-
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ing of educational and training curriculum. ative agreement, 90 percent of the total oper-
carry out paragraph (1) in a manner that en- ‘‘(iii) The procurement of facilities and ating costs of the regional technology hub in
sures geographic diversity and representa- equipment, as required to train a technical that year.
tion from communities of differing popu- workforce. ‘‘(ii) In the second year of the grant or co-
lations. ‘‘(iv) The development and execution of operative agreement, 85 percent of the total
‘‘(B) AWARDS TO SMALL AND RURAL COMMU- programs to rapidly award certificates or operating costs of the regional technology
NITIES.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the credentials recognized by regional industry hub in that year.
Secretary shall— groups. ‘‘(iii) In the third year of the grant or co-
‘‘(i) award not fewer than one-third of the ‘‘(v) The matching of regional employers operative agreement, 80 percent of the total
grants and cooperative agreements under with a potential new entrant, under- operating costs of the regional technology
such paragraph to eligible consortia that sig- employed, or incumbent workforce. hub in that year.
nificantly benefit a small and rural commu- ‘‘(vi) The expansion of successful training ‘‘(iv) In the fourth year of the grant or co-
nity, which may include a State described in programs at a scale required by the region operative agreement and each year there-
clause (ii); and served by the regional technology hub, in- after, 75 percent of the total operating costs
‘‘(ii) award not fewer than one-third of the cluding through the use of online education. of the regional technology hub in that year.
grants and cooperative agreements under ‘‘(B) BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOP- ‘‘(B) SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AND
such paragraph to eligible consortia that in- MENT ACTIVITIES.—Business and entrepreneur INDIAN TRIBES.—
clude as a member of the eligible consortia development activities, including activities ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The total Federal finan-
at least 1 member that is a State that is eli- relating to the following: cial assistance awarded in a given year to a
gible to receive funding from the Established ‘‘(i) The development and growth of re- regional technology hub under this sub-
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research gional businesses and the training of entre- section shall not exceed amounts as follows:
of the National Science Foundation. preneurs. ‘‘(I) In the case of a regional technology
‘‘(4) USE OF FUNDS.—The amount of a grant ‘‘(ii) The support of technology commer- hub that represents a small and rural com-
or cooperative agreement awarded under cialization, including funding for activities munity, in a fiscal year, 90 percent of the
paragraph (1) shall be as follows: relevant to the protection of intellectual total funding of the regional technology hub
‘‘(A) To coordinate locally defined plan- property. in that fiscal year.
ning processes, across jurisdictions and agen- ‘‘(iii) The development of networks for ‘‘(II) In the case of an regional technology
cies, relating to developing a comprehensive business and entrepreneur mentorship. hub that is led by a Tribal government, in a
regional technology strategy. ‘‘(C) TECHNOLOGY MATURATION ACTIVITIES.— fiscal year, 100 percent of the total funding
‘‘(B) To identify regional partnerships for Technology maturation activities, including of the regional technology hub in that fiscal
developing and implementing a comprehen- activities relating to the following: year.
sive regional technology strategy. ‘‘(i) The development and deployment of ‘‘(ii) MINIMUM THRESHOLD OF RURAL REP-
‘‘(C) To conduct or update assessments to technologies in sectors critical to the region RESENTATION.—For purposes of clause (i)(I),
determine regional needs. served by the regional technology hub or to the Secretary shall establish a minimum
‘‘(D) To develop or update goals and strate- national and economic security, including threshold of rural representation in the re-
gies to implement an existing comprehensive proof of concept, prototype development, and gional technology hub.
regional plan. testing. ‘‘(C) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—For purposes
‘‘(E) To identify or implement local zoning ‘‘(ii) The provision of facilities for tech- of this paragraph, in-kind contributions may
and other code changes necessary to imple- nology maturation, including incubators for be used for part of the non-Federal share of
ment a comprehensive regional technology collaborative development of technologies by the total funding of a regional technology
strategy. private sector, academic, and other entities. hub in a fiscal year.
‘‘(5) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of ‘‘(iii) Activities to ensure access to capital ‘‘(6) GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE.—Any
the cost of an effort carried out using a for new business formation and business ex- grant or cooperative agreement awarded
grant or cooperative agreement awarded pansion, including by attracting new private, under this subsection to support the con-
under this subsection may not exceed 80 per- public, and philanthropic investment and by struction of facilities and site connectivity
cent— establishing regional venture and loan funds. infrastructure shall be awarded pursuant to
‘‘(A) where in-kind contributions may be ‘‘(iv) Activities determined appropriate by section 201 of the Public Works and Eco-
used for all or part of the non-Federal share, the Secretary under section 27(c)(2) of this nomic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.
but Federal funding from other Government Act. 3141) and subject to the provisions of such
sources may not count towards the non-Fed- ‘‘(D) INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED ACTIVI- Act, except that subsection (b) of such sec-
eral share; TIES.—The building of facilities and site tion and sections 204 and 301 of such Act (42
‘‘(B) except in the case of an eligible con- connectivity infrastructure necessary to U.S.C. 3144, 3161) shall not apply.
sortium that represents all or part of a small carry out activities described in subpara- ‘‘(7) RELATION TO CERTAIN GRANT AWARDS.—
and rural community, the Federal share may graphs (A), (B), and (C), including activities The Secretary shall not require a regional
be up to 90 percent of the total cost, subject relating to the following: technology hub to receive a grant or cooper-
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to subparagraph (A); and ‘‘(i) Establishing a workforce training cen- ative agreement under subsection (e) in
‘‘(C) except in the case of an eligible con- ter with required tools and instrumentation. order to receive a grant or cooperative agree-
sortium that is led by a Tribal government, ‘‘(ii) Establishing a facility for technology ment under this subsection.
the Federal share may be up to 100 percent of development, demonstration, and testing. ‘‘(g) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible consor-
the total cost of the project. ‘‘(iii) Establishing collaborative incubators tium seeking designation as a regional tech-
‘‘(f) STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS to support technology commercialization nology hub under subsection (d) or a grant or
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— and entrepreneur training. cooperative agreement under subsection (e)
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or (f) shall submit to the Secretary an appli- for economic disadvantaged and underrep- regional technology hub to confirm whether
cation therefor at such time, in such man- resented populations and rural areas. the performance of the regional technology
ner, and containing such information as the ‘‘(10) The likelihood efforts served by the hub is meeting the standards for perform-
Secretary may specify. consortium will be sustained once Federal ance established under subparagraph (B) of
‘‘(h) CONSIDERATIONS FOR DESIGNATION AND support ends. this paragraph.
AWARD OF STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ‘‘(11) How the eligible consortium will— ‘‘(2) FINAL REPORTS BY RECIPIENTS OF
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In selecting ‘‘(A) enhance the economic, environ- STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AND COOP-
an eligible consortium that submitted an ap- mental, and energy security of the United ERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—
plication under subsection (g) for designa- States by promoting domestic development, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall re-
tion under subsection (d) or for a grant or co- manufacture, and deployment of innovative quire each eligible consortium that receives
operative agreement under subsection (f), clean technologies and advanced manufac- a grant or cooperative agreement under sub-
the Secretary shall consider, at a minimum, turing practices; and section (f) for activities of a regional tech-
the following: ‘‘(B) support translational research, tech- nology hub, as a condition of receipt of such
‘‘(1) The potential of the eligible consor- nology development, manufacturing innova- grant or cooperative agreement, to submit to
tium to advance the research, development, tion, and commercialization activities relat- the Secretary, not later than 120 days after
deployment, and domestic manufacturing of ing to clean technology. the last day of the term of the grant or coop-
technologies in a key technology focus area ‘‘(i) COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION.— erative agreement, a report on the activities
or other technology or innovation sector ‘‘(1) COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL INNOVA- of the regional technology hub supported by
critical to national and economic security. TION PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall work to the grant or cooperative agreement.
‘‘(2) The likelihood of positive regional ensure the activities under this section do ‘‘(B) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report
economic effect, including increasing the not duplicate activities or efforts under sec- submitted by an eligible consortium under
number of high wage domestic jobs, and cre- tion 27, as the Secretary considers appro- subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
ating new economic opportunities for eco- priate. ‘‘(i) A detailed description of the activities
nomically disadvantaged and underrep- ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH PROGRAMS OF THE carried out by the regional technology hub
resented populations. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH-
using the grant or cooperative agreement de-
‘‘(3) How the eligible consortium plans to NOLOGY.—The Secretary shall coordinate the
scribed in subparagraph (A), including the
integrate with and leverage the resources of activities of regional technology hubs des- following:
1 or more federally funded research and de- ignated under this section, the Hollings Man-
velopment centers, National Laboratories, ‘‘(I) A description of each project the re-
ufacturing Extension Partnership, and the
Federal laboratories, Manufacturing USA in- gional technology hub completed using such
Manufacturing USA Program, as the Sec-
stitutes, Hollings Manufacturing Extension grant or cooperative agreement.
retary considers appropriate, to maintain
Partnership centers, university technology ‘‘(II) An explanation of how each project
the effectiveness of a manufacturing exten-
centers established under section 2104 of the described in subclause (I) achieves a specific
sion center or a Manufacturing USA insti-
Endless Frontier Act, the program estab- goal under this section in the region of the
tute.
lished under section 2107 of the such Act, test regional technology hub with respect to—
‘‘(3) COORDINATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF EN-
beds established and operated under section ‘‘(aa) the resiliency of a supply chain;
ERGY PROGRAMS.—The Secretary shall, in
2108 of such Act, or other Federal research ‘‘(bb) research, development, and deploy-
collaboration with the Secretary of Energy,
entities. ment of a critical technology;
coordinate the activities and selection of re-
‘‘(4) How the eligible consortium will en- gional technology hubs designated under this ‘‘(cc) workforce training and development;
gage with the private sector, including section, as the Secretaries consider appro- ‘‘(dd) domestic job creation; or
small- and medium-sized businesses to com- priate, to maintain the effectiveness of ac- ‘‘(ee) entrepreneurship.
mercialize new technologies and improve the tivities at the Department of Energy and the ‘‘(ii) A discussion of any obstacles encoun-
resiliency of domestic supply chains in a key National Laboratories. tered by the regional technology hub in the
technology focus area or other technology or ‘‘(4) INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION.—In des- implementation of the regional technology
innovation sector critical to national and ignating regional technology hubs under sub- hub and how the regional technology hub
economic security. section (d) and awarding grants or coopera- overcame those obstacles.
‘‘(5) How the eligible consortium will carry tive agreements under subsection (f), the ‘‘(iii) An evaluation of the success of the
out workforce development and skills acqui- Secretary— projects of the regional technology hub using
sition programming, including through part- ‘‘(A) shall collaborate, to the extent pos- the performance standards and measures es-
nerships with entities that include State and sible, with the interagency working group tablished under paragraph (1), including an
local workforce development boards, institu- established under section 2004 of the Endless evaluation of the planning process and how
tions of higher education, including commu- Frontier Act; the project contributes to carrying out the
nity colleges, historically Black colleges and ‘‘(B) shall collaborate with Federal depart- regional innovation strategy of the regional
universities, Tribal colleges and universities, ments and agencies whose missions con- technology hub.
and minority serving institutions, labor or- tribute to the goals of the regional tech- ‘‘(iv) The effectiveness of the regional
ganizations, and workforce development pro- nology hub; technology hub in ensuring that, in the re-
grams, and other related activities author- ‘‘(C) shall consult with the Director of the gion of the regional technology hub, growth
ized by the Secretary, to support the devel- National Science Foundation for the purpose in technology and innovation sectors pro-
opment of a key technology focus area or of ensuring that the regional technology duces broadly shared opportunity across the
other technology or innovation sector crit- hubs are aligned with relevant science, tech- region, including for economic disadvan-
ical to national and economic security. nology, and engineering expertise; and taged and underrepresented populations and
‘‘(6) How the eligible consortium will im- ‘‘(D) may accept funds from other Federal rural areas.
prove science, technology, engineering, and agencies to support grants, cooperative ‘‘(v) Information regarding such other mat-
mathematics education programs in the agreements, and activities under this sec- ters as the Secretary may require.
identified region in elementary and sec- tion. ‘‘(3) INTERIM REPORTS BY RECIPIENTS OF
ondary school and higher education institu- ‘‘(j) PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, TRANS- GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In
tions located in the identified region to sup- PARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— addition to requiring submittal of final re-
port the development of a key technology ‘‘(1) METRICS, STANDARDS, AND ASSESS- ports under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary
focus area or other technology or innovation MENT.—For each grant and cooperative may require a regional technology hub de-
sector critical to national and economic se- agreement awarded under subsection (f) for a scribed in such paragraph to submit to the
curity. regional technology hub, the Secretary Secretary such interim reports as the Sec-
‘‘(7) How the eligible consortium plans to shall— retary considers appropriate.
develop partnerships with venture develop- ‘‘(A) develop metrics, which may include ‘‘(4) ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not
ment organizations and sources of private in- metrics relating to domestic job creation, less frequently than once each year, the Sec-
vestment in support of private sector activ- patent awards, and business formation and retary shall submit to the appropriate com-
ity, including launching new or expanding expansion, to assess the effectiveness of the mittees of Congress an annual report on the
existing companies, in a key technology activities funded in making progress toward results of the assessments conducted by the
focus area or other technology or innovation the purposes set forth under subsection Secretary under paragraph (1)(C) during the
sector critical to national and economic se- (b)(1); period covered by the report.
curity. ‘‘(B) establish standards for the perform- ‘‘(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
‘‘(8) How the eligible consortium plans to ance of the regional technology hub that are There is authorized to be appropriated to the
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organize the activities of regional partners based on the metrics developed under sub- Secretary, for the period of fiscal years 2022
across sectors in support of a regional tech- paragraph (A); and through 2026—
nology hub. ‘‘(C) 4 years after the initial award under ‘‘(1) $9,425,000,000 to award grants and coop-
‘‘(9) How the eligible consortium will en- subsection (f) and every 2 years thereafter erative agreements under subsection (f); and
sure that growth in technology and innova- until Federal financial assistance under this ‘‘(2) $575,000,000 to award grants and coop-
tion sectors produces broadly shared oppor- section for the regional technology hub is erative agreements under subsection (e).’’.
tunity across the identified region, including discontinued, conduct an assessment of the (b) INITIAL DESIGNATIONS AND AWARDS.—
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(1) COMPETITION REQUIRED.—Not later than (2) to expand such program to support in- Commerce, establish policies to promote the
180 days after the date of the enactment of novation and growth in domestic manufac- domestic production of technologies devel-
this division, the Secretary of Commerce turing. oped by the Manufacturing USA Network.
shall commence a competition under sub- (c) DIVERSITY PREFERENCES.—Section 34(e) (B) ELEMENTS.—The policies developed
section (d)(1) of section 28 of the Stevenson- of the National Institute of Standards and under subparagraph (A) shall include the fol-
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(e)) is amended lowing:
(Public Law 96–480), as added by subsection by adding at the end the following: (i) Measures to partner domestic devel-
(a). ‘‘(8) DIVERSITY PREFERENCES.—In awarding opers of goods, services, or technologies by
(2) DESIGNATION AND AWARD.—Not later financial assistance under paragraph (1) for Manufacturing USA Network activities with
than 1 year after the date of the enactment planning or establishing a Manufacturing domestic manufacturers and sources of fi-
of this division, if the Secretary has received USA institute, an agency head shall nancing.
at least 1 application under subsection (g) of prioritize Manufacturing USA institutes (ii) Measures to develop and provide incen-
such section from an eligible consortium that— tives to promote transfer of intellectual
whom the Secretary considers suitable for ‘‘(A) contribute to the geographical diver- property and goods, services, or technologies
designation under subsection (d)(1) of such sity of the Manufacturing USA Program; developed by Manufacturing USA Network
section, the Secretary shall— ‘‘(B) are located in an area with a low per activities to domestic manufacturers.
(A) designate at least 1 regional tech- capita income; and (iii) Measures to assist with supplier scout-
nology hub under subsection (d)(1) of such ‘‘(C) are located in an area with a high pro- ing and other supply chain development, in-
section; and portion of socially disadvantaged resi- cluding the use of the Hollings Manufac-
(B) award a grant or cooperative agree- dents.’’. turing Extension Partnership to carry out
ment under subsection (f)(1) of such section (d) COORDINATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURING such measures.
to each regional technology hub designated USA PROGRAM AND HOLLINGS MANUFAC- (iv) A process to review and approve or
pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this para- TURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP.—The Sec- deny membership in a Manufacturing USA
graph. retary shall facilitate the coordination of institute by foreign-owned companies, espe-
the activities of the Manufacturing USA cially from countries of concern, including
SEC. 2402. MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM. Program and the activities of Hollings Man- the People’s Republic of China.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ufacturing Extension Partnership with each (v) Measures to prioritize Federal procure-
(1) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- other to the degree that doing so does not di- ment of goods, services, or technologies de-
VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- minish the effectiveness of the ongoing ac- veloped by the Manufacturing USA Network
lege or university’’ has the meaning given tivities of a Manufacturing USA institute or activities from domestic sources, as appro-
the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 a Center (as the term is defined in section priate.
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 25(a) of the National Institute of Standards (C) PROCESSES FOR WAIVERS.—The policies
1061)). and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(a)), in- established under this paragraph shall in-
(2) MANUFACTURING USA INSTITUTE.—The cluding Manufacturing USA institutes enter- clude processes to permit waivers, on a case
term ‘‘Manufacturing USA institute’’ means ing into agreements with a Center (as so de- by case basis, for policies that promote do-
an institute described in section 34(d) of the fined) that the Secretary considers appro- mestic production based on cost, avail-
National Institute of Standards and Tech- priate to provide services relating to the ability, severity of technical and mission re-
nology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(d)). mission of the Hollings Manufacturing Ex- quirements, emergency requirements, oper-
(3) MANUFACTURING USA NETWORK.—The tension Partnership, including outreach, ational needs, other legal or international
term ‘‘Manufacturing USA Network’’ means technical assistance, workforce develop- treaty obligations, or other factors deemed
the network established under section 34(c) ment, and technology transfer and adoption important to the success of the Manufac-
of the National Institute of Standards and assistance to small- and medium-sized manu- turing USA Program.
facturers. (2) PROHIBITION.—
Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(c)).
(e) ADVICE FROM THE NATIONAL MANUFAC- (A) COMPANY DEFINED.—In this paragraph,
(4) MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM.—The
TURING ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The Secretary the term ‘‘company’’ has the meaning given
term ‘‘Manufacturing USA Program’’ means
shall seek advice from the National Manu- such term in section 847(a) of the National
the program established under section
facturing Advisory Council on matters con- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
34(b)(1) of the National Institute of Stand-
cerning investment in and support of the 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 2509 note).
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.
manufacturing workforce within the Manu- (B) IN GENERAL.—A company of the Peo-
278s(b)(1)).
facturing USA Program, including those ple’s Republic of China may not participate
(5) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The
matters covered under section 2404(d)(7). in the Manufacturing USA Program or the
term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means (f) PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY-SERVING IN- Manufacturing USA Network without a
an eligible institution described in section STITUTIONS, HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES waiver, as described in paragraph (1)(C).
371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TRIBAL COLLEGES AND (h) COORDINATION OF MANUFACTURING USA
U.S.C. 1067q(a)). UNIVERSITIES.— INSTITUTES.—
(6) NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE.—The term (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 34(h) of the Na-
‘‘National Program Office’’ means the Na- merce, in consultation with the Secretary of tional Institute of Standards and Technology
tional Program Office established under sec- Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(h)) is amended by adding
tion 34(h)(1) of the National Institute of heads of such other Federal agencies as the at the end the following:
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. Secretary of Commerce considers relevant, ‘‘(7) COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF INSTI-
278s(h)(1)). shall coordinate with existing and new Man- TUTES.—
(7) TRIBAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.—The ufacturing USA institutes to integrate cov- ‘‘(A) COUNCIL.—The National Program Of-
term ‘‘Tribal college or university’’ has the ered entities as active members of the Manu- fice shall establish or designate a council of
meaning given the term in section 316(b)(3) facturing USA institutes, including through heads of any Manufacturing USA institute
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. the development of preferences in selection receiving Federal funding at any given time
1059c(b)(3)). criteria for proposals to create new Manufac- to foster collaboration between Manufac-
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO turing USA institutes or renew existing turing USA institutes.
ENHANCE AND EXPAND MANUFACTURING USA Manufacturing USA institutes that are led ‘‘(B) MEETINGS.—The council established or
PROGRAM AND SUPPORT INNOVATION AND by a covered entity. designated under subparagraph (A) shall
GROWTH IN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING.— (2) COVERED ENTITIES.—For purposes of this meet not less frequently than twice each
There is authorized to be appropriated subsection, a covered entity is— year.
$1,200,000,000 for the period of fiscal years (A) a minority-serving institution; ‘‘(C) DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.—The council
2022 through 2026 for the Secretary of Com- (B) an historically Black college or univer- established under subparagraph (A) shall as-
merce, acting through the Director of the sity; sist the National Program Office in carrying
National Institute of Standards and Tech- (C) a Tribal college or university; or out the functions of the National Program
nology and in consultation with the Sec- (D) a minority business enterprise (as de- Office under paragraph (2).’’.
retary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, fined in section 1400.2 of title 15, Code of Fed- (2) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180
and the heads of such other Federal agencies eral Regulations, or successor regulation). days after the date on which the council is
as the Secretary of Commerce considers rel- (g) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE POLICIES TO established under section 34(h)(7)(A) of the
evant— PROMOTE DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF TECH- National Institute of Standards and Tech-
(1) to carry out the Manufacturing USA NOLOGIES DEVELOPED UNDER MANUFACTURING nology Act, as added by paragraph (1), the
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Program, including by awarding financial as- USA PROGRAM.— council shall submit to the National Pro-
sistance under section 34(e) of the National (1) POLICIES.— gram Office a report containing rec-
Institute of Standards and Technology Act (A) IN GENERAL.—Each agency head (as de- ommendations for improving inter-network
(15 U.S.C. 278s(e)) for Manufacturing USA in- fined in section 34(a) of the National Insti- collaboration.
stitutes that were in effect on the day before tute of Standards and Technology Act (15 (3) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.—Not later
the date of the enactment of this division; U.S.C. 278s(a))) and the Secretary of Defense than 30 days after the date on which the re-
and shall, in consultation with the Secretary of port required by paragraph (2) is submitted
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to the National Program Office, the Director ‘‘(A) developing technology demonstration sources, the Committee on Armed Services,
of the National Institute of Standards and laboratories; and the Committee on Appropriations of the
Technology shall submit such report to the ‘‘(B) services for the adoption of advanced Senate; and
Committee on Commerce, Science, and technologies, including smart manufacturing (B) the Committee on Education and
Transportation, the Committee on Energy technologies and practices; and Labor, the Committee on Science, Space,
and Natural Resources, and the Committee ‘‘(C) establishing partnerships, for the de- and Technology, the Committee on Energy
on Armed Services of the Senate and the velopment, demonstration, and deployment and Commerce, the Committee on Armed
Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- of advanced technologies, with— Services, and the Committee on Appropria-
nology of the House of Representatives. ‘‘(i) national laboratories (as defined in tions of the House of Representatives.
(i) REQUIREMENT FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
OFFICE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR RETAIN- U.S.C. 15801)); means the Secretary of Commerce.
ING DOMESTIC PUBLIC BENEFIT AFTER CEASE ‘‘(ii) Federal laboratories; (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—
OF FEDERAL FUNDING.—Section 34(h)(2)(C) of ‘‘(iii) Manufacturing USA institutes (as de- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con-
the National Institute of Standards and scribed in section 2402 of the Endless Fron- sultation with the Secretary of Labor, the
Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(h)(2)(C)) is tiers Act); and Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of En-
amended by inserting ‘‘, including a strategy ‘‘(iv) institutions of higher education. ergy, and the Secretary of Education, shall
for retaining domestic public benefits from ‘‘(4) To build capabilities across the Hol- establish within the Department of Com-
Manufacturing USA institutes once Federal lings Manufacturing Extension Partnership merce the National Manufacturing Advisory
funding has been discontinued’’ after ‘‘Pro- for domestic supply chain resiliency and op- Council.
gram’’. timization, including— (2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Advisory
(j) MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF NA- ‘‘(A) assessment of domestic manufac- Council shall be to—
TIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE TO INCLUDE DEVEL- turing capabilities, expanded capacity for re- (A) provide worker education, training, de-
OPMENT OF INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS.—Section searching and deploying information on sup- velopment, and entrepreneurship training;
34(h)(2)(J) of the National Institute of Stand- ply chain risk, hidden costs of reliance on (B) connect individuals and business with
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. offshore suppliers, and other relevant topics; the services described in subparagraph (A)
278s(h)(2)(J)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, in- and that are offered in the community of the in-
cluding the development of industry creden- ‘‘(B) expanded services to provide industry- dividuals or businesses;
tials’’ after ‘‘activities’’. wide support that assists United States man- (C) coordinate services relating to em-
SEC. 2403.
ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPANSION ufacturers with reshoring manufacturing to ployee engagement, including employee own-
AWARDS PROGRAM IN HOLLINGS strengthen the resiliency of domestic supply ership and workforce training;
MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PART- chains, including in critical technology
NERSHIP AND AUTHORIZATION OF
(D) connect manufacturers with career and
areas and foundational manufacturing capa- technical education entities, institutions of
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PART- bilities that are key to domestic manufac-
NERSHIP. higher education, community colleges, work-
turing competitiveness and resiliency, in- force development boards, labor organiza-
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF EXPANSION AWARDS cluding forming, casting, machining, joining,
PROGRAM.—The National Institute of Stand- tions, and nonprofit job training providers to
surface treatment, tooling, and metal or develop and support training and job place-
ards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et chemical refining.
seq.) is amended by inserting after section ment services and apprenticeship and online
‘‘(e) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Director may
25A (15 U.S.C. 278k–1) the following: learning platforms for new and incumbent
reimburse Centers for costs incurred by the
‘‘SEC. 25B. EXPANSION AWARDS PROGRAM. workers;
Centers under this section.
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—The terms used in this ‘‘(f) PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION.—Recipients of (E) develop programming to prevent job
section have the meanings given the terms awards under this section shall not be re- losses as entities adopt new technologies and
in section 25. quired to provide a matching contribution.’’. processes; and
‘‘(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director shall (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (F) develop best practices for employee
establish, subject to the availability of ap- (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be ownership.
propriations, within the Hollings Manufac- appropriated to carry out the Hollings Manu- (c) MISSION.—The mission of the Advisory
turing Extension Partnership under sections facturing Extension Partnership program Council shall be to—
25 and 26 a program of expansion awards under sections 25, 25A, and 26 of the National (1) ensure regular communication between
among participants described in subsection Institute of Standards and Technology Act the Federal Government and the manufac-
(c) of this section for the purposes described (15 U.S.C. 278k, 278k–1, and 278l), and section turing sector in the United States;
in subsection (d) of this section. 25B of such Act, as added by subsection (a), (2) advise the Federal Government regard-
‘‘(c) PARTICIPANTS.—Participants receiving $480,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 ing policies and programs of the Federal
awards under this section shall be Centers, through fiscal year 2026. Government that affect manufacturing in
or a consortium of Centers. (2) BASE FUNDING.—Of the amounts appro- the United States;
‘‘(d) PURPOSE OF AWARDS.—An award under priated pursuant to the authorization in (3) provide a forum for discussing and pro-
this section shall be made for one or more of paragraph (1), $216,000,000 shall be available posing solutions to problems relating to the
the following purposes: in each fiscal year to carry out the Hollings manufacturing industry in the United
‘‘(1) To provide worker education, training, Manufacturing Extension Partnership under States; and
development, and entrepreneurship training sections 25 and 25A of such Act (15 U.S.C. (4) ensure that the United States remains
and to connect individuals or business with 278k and 278k–1), of which $40,000,000 shall the preeminent destination throughout the
such services offered in their community, not be subject to cost share requirements world for investment in manufacturing.
which may include employee ownership and under subsection (e)(2) of such section: Pro- (d) DUTIES.—The duties of the Advisory
workforce training, connecting manufactur- vided, That the authority made available Council shall include—
ers with career and technical education enti- pursuant to this section shall be elective for (1) meeting not less frequently than every
ties, institutions of higher education (includ- any Manufacturing Extension Partnership 180 days to provide independent advice and
ing community colleges), workforce develop- Center that also receives funding from a recommendations to the Secretary regarding
ment boards, State government programs for State that is conditioned upon the applica- issues involving manufacturing in the United
advanced manufacturing, entities (such as tion of a Federal cost sharing requirement. States;
public-private partnerships) or a collection (3) EXPANSION AWARD PROGRAM.—Of the (2) completing specific tasks requested by
of entities and individuals carrying out an amounts appropriated pursuant to the au- the Secretary;
advanced manufacturing forum that would thorization in paragraph (1), $264,000,000 shall (3) conveying input from key industry,
serve educationally underrepresented indi- be available each fiscal year to carry out labor, academic, defense, governmental, and
viduals (such as underrepresented racial and section 25B of such Act, as added by sub- other stakeholders to aid in the development
ethnic minorities), labor organizations, and section (a). of a national strategic plan for manufac-
nonprofit job training providers to develop SEC. 2404. NATIONAL MANUFACTURING ADVI- turing in the United States;
and support training and job placement serv- SORY COUNCIL. (4) monitoring the status of technological
ices, apprenticeship and online learning plat- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: developments, critical production capacity,
forms, for new and incumbent workers, pro- (1) ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Advi- skill availability, investment patterns,
gramming to prevent job losses when adopt- sory Council’’ means the National Manufac- emerging defense needs, and other key indi-
ing new technologies and processes, and de- turing Advisory Council established under cators of manufacturing competitiveness to
velopment of employee ownership practices. subsection (b)(1). provide foresight for periodic updates to the
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‘‘(2) To mitigate vulnerabilities to (2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- national strategic plan for manufacturing
cyberattacks, including helping to offset the GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees developed under paragraph (3);
cost of cybersecurity projects for small man- of Congress’’ means— (5) soliciting input from the public and pri-
ufacturers. (A) the Committee on Health, Education, vate sectors and academia relating to emerg-
‘‘(3) To expand advanced technology serv- Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on Com- ing trends in manufacturing, the responsive-
ices to small- and medium-sized manufactur- merce, Science, and Transportation, the ness of Federal programming with respect to
ers, which may include— Committee on Energy and Natural Re- manufacturing, and suggestions for areas of
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increased Federal attention with respect to (B) RENEWAL.—The Secretary may renew (B) develop or revise a national strategy to
manufacturing; an appointment made under subparagraph improve the national competitiveness of the
(6) monitoring global manufacturing (A) not more than 2 additional terms United States in science, research, and inno-
trends and global threats to manufacturing (C) STAGGER TERMS.—The Secretary may vation to support the national security
sectors in the United States; stagger the terms of the members of the Ad- strategy; and
(7) providing advice and recommendations visory Council to ensure that the terms of (C) submit to Congress—
to the Federal Government on matters relat- the members expire during different years. (i) a report on the findings of the Director
ing to investment in and support of the man- (D) VACANCIES.—Any member appointed to with respect to the review conducted under
ufacturing workforce relating to— fill a vacancy on the Advisory Council occur- subparagraph (A); and
(A) worker participation, including ring before the expiration of the term for (ii) the strategy developed or revised under
through labor organizations and through which the member’s predecessor was ap- subparagraph (B).
other methods determined by the Advisory pointed shall be appointed only for the re- (2) TERMINATION.—The requirement of
Council, in the planning for deployment of mainder of that term. A member may serve paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date
new technologies across an industry and after the expiration of that term until a suc- that is 5 years after the date of the enact-
within workplaces; cessor has been appointed. ment of this Act.
(f) TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.— (c) ELEMENTS.—
(B) training and education priorities for
(1) IN GENERAL.—All functions of the (1) REPORT.—Each report submitted under
the Federal Government and for employers
United States Manufacturing Council of the subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) shall include the fol-
to assist workers in adapting the skills and
International Trade Administration of the lowing:
experiences of those workers to fit the de-
Department of Commerce, including the per- (A) An assessment of public and private in-
mands of the 21st century economy; vestment in civilian and military science
(C) innovative suggestions from workers on sonnel, assets, and obligations of the United
States Manufacturing Council of the Inter- and technology and its implications for the
the development of new technologies and geostrategic position of the United States.
processes and, as appropriate, assessing the national Trade Administration of the De-
partment of Commerce, as in existence on (B) A description of the prioritized eco-
impact of those technologies and processes nomic security interests and objectives, in-
on the workforce and economy of the United the day before the date of enactment of this
division, shall be transferred to the Advisory cluding domestic job creation, of the United
States; States relating to science, research, and in-
(D) management practices that lead to Council.
(2) DEEMING OF NAME.—Any reference in novation and an assessment of how invest-
worker employment, job quality, worker pro- ment in civilian and military science and
law, regulation, document, paper, or other
tection, worker participation and power in technology can advance those objectives.
record of the United States to the United
decision making, and investment in worker (C) An assessment of global trends in
States Manufacturing Council of the Inter-
career success; science and technology, including potential
national Trade Administration of the De-
(E) policies and procedures to prioritize di- threats to the leadership of the United
partment of Commerce shall be deemed a ref-
versity and inclusion in the manufacturing States in science and technology.
erence to the Advisory Council.
and technology workforce by expanding ac- (D) An assessment of the national debt and
(3) UNEXPENDED BALANCES.—Unexpended
cess to job, career advancement, and man- its implications for the economic and na-
balances of appropriations, authorization, al-
agement opportunities for underrepresented tional security of the United States.
locations, or other funds related to the
populations; and (E) An assessment of how regional efforts
United States Manufacturing Council of the
(F) advice on how to improve access to de- are contributing and could contribute to the
International Trade Administration of the
mand-driven education, training, and re- innovation capacity of the United States, in-
Department of Commerce shall be available
training for workers, including community cluding programs run by State and local gov-
for use by the Advisory Council for the pur-
and technical colleges, higher education, ap- ernments.
pose for which the appropriations, authoriza-
prenticeships and work-based learning oppor- (F) An assessment of—
tions, allocations, or other funds were origi-
tunities; (i) workforce needs for competitiveness in
nally made available.
(8) with respect to the manufacturing.gov (g) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after key technology focus areas; and
website, or any successor thereto, providing the date on which the Advisory Council (ii) any efforts needed—
input and improvements in order to— holds the initial meeting of the Advisory (I) to expand pathways into key tech-
(A) make that website more user-friendly Council and annually thereafter, the Advi- nology focus areas; and
to enhance the ability of that website to— sory Council shall submit to the appropriate (II) to improve workforce development and
(i) provide information to manufacturers; committees of Congress a report containing employment systems, as well as programs
and a detailed statement of the advice and rec- and practices to upskill incumbent workers.
(ii) receive feedback from manufacturers; ommendations of the Advisory Council re- (G) An assessment of barriers to competi-
(B) assist that website in becoming the quired under subsection (d)(7). tiveness and barriers to the development and
principal place of interaction between manu- evolution of start-ups, small and mid-sized
TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS
facturers in the United States and Federal business entities, and industries.
SEC. 2501. STRATEGY AND REPORT ON ECO- (H) An assessment of the effectiveness of
programs relating to manufacturing; and NOMIC SECURITY, SCIENCE, RE-
(C) enable that website to provide assist- SEARCH, AND INNOVATION TO SUP-
the Federal Government, federally funded re-
PORT THE NATIONAL SECURITY search and development centers, and na-
ance to manufacturers relating to—
STRATEGY. tional labs in supporting and promoting
(i) international trade and investment
(a) NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY DE- technology commercialization and tech-
matters;
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘national nology transfer, including an assessment of
(ii) research and technology development
security strategy’’ means the national secu- the adequacy of Federal research and devel-
opportunities;
rity strategy required by section 108 of the opment funding in creating new domestic
(iii) workforce development and training
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043). manufacturing growth and job creation
programs and opportunities;
(b) STRATEGY AND REPORT.— across sectors and promoting competitive-
(iv) small and medium manufacturer
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ness and the development of new tech-
needs; and
after the transmission of each national secu- nologies.
(v) industrial commons and supply chain
rity strategy under section 108(a) of the Na- (I) An assessment of manufacturing capac-
needs. tional Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043(a)), ity, logistics, and supply chain dynamics of
(e) MEMBERSHIP.— the Director of the Office of Science and major export sectors, including access to a
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Council Technology Policy shall, in coordination skilled workforce, physical infrastructure,
shall— with the National Science and Technology and broadband network infrastructure.
(A) consist of individuals appointed by the Council, the Director of the National Eco- (J) An assessment of how the Federal Gov-
Secretary with a balance of backgrounds, ex- nomic Council, and the heads of such other ernment is increasing the participation of
periences, and viewpoints; and relevant Federal agencies as the Director of underrepresented populations in science, re-
(B) include an equal proportion of individ- the Office of Science and Technology Policy search, innovation, and manufacturing.
uals with manufacturing experience who rep- considers appropriate and in consultation (K) An assessment of public-private part-
resent private industry, academia, and labor with such nongovernmental partners as the nerships in technology commercialization,
organizations. Director of the Office of Science and Tech- including—
(2) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary nology Policy considers appropriate— (i) the structure of current technology re-
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, (A) review such strategy, programs, and re- search and commercialization arrangements
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accept recommendations from the public re- sources as the Director of the Office of with regard to public-private partnerships;
garding the appointment of individuals Science and Technology Policy determines and
under paragraph (1). pertain to United States national competi- (ii) the extent to which intellectual prop-
(3) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— tiveness in science, research, innovation, and erty developed with Federal funding—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the Ad- technology transfer, including patenting and (I) is being used to manufacture in the
visory Council shall be appointed by the Sec- licensing, to support the national security United States rather than in other countries;
retary for a term of 3 years. strategy; and
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(II) is being used by foreign business enti- Regulations, or a successor regulation), or (B) Matters relating to the recommenda-
ties that are majority owned or controlled minority owned greater than 25 percent by— tions developed under paragraph (1)(B), in-
(as defined in section 800.208 of title 31, Code (aa) any governmental organization of the cluding with respect to education and work-
of Federal Regulations, or a successor regu- People’s Republic of China; or force development necessary to address each
lation), or minority owned greater than 25 (bb) any other entity that is— of the challenges identified under paragraph
percent by— (AA) known to be owned or controlled by (1)(A).
(aa) any governmental organization of the any governmental organization of the Peo- (C) Matters related to the review of key
People’s Republic of China; or ple’s Republic of China; or technology focus areas by the Director of the
(bb) any other entity that is— (BB) organized under, or otherwise subject National Science Foundation under section
(AA) known to be owned or controlled by to, the laws of the People’s Republic of 2005.
any governmental organization of the Peo- China. (D) An assessment of the current relative
ple’s Republic of China; or (xii) An identification of additional re- balance in leadership in addressing the chal-
(BB) organized under, or otherwise subject sources, administrative action, or legislative lenges identified in paragraph (1)(A) between
to, the laws of the People’s Republic of action recommended to assist with the im- the United States, allies or key partners of
China. plementation of such strategy. the United States, and the People’s Republic
(2) STRATEGY.—Each strategy submitted (d) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND- of China.
under subsection (b)(1)(C)(ii) shall include ING.—The Director of the Office of Science (3) TIMEFRAME.—
the following: and Technology Policy shall, as the Director (A) AGREEMENT.—The Secretary of Com-
(A) A plan to utilize available tools to ad- considers necessary, consult with the Direc- merce shall seek to enter into the agreement
dress or minimize the leading threats and tor of the Office of Management and Budget required by paragraph (1) on or before the
challenges and to take advantage of the lead- and with the heads of such other elements of date that is 60 days after the date of enact-
ing opportunities, particularly in regards to the Executive Office of the President as the ment of this Act.
key technology focus areas central to inter- Director of the Office of Science and Tech- (B) FINDINGS.—Under an agreement entered
national competition, including the fol- nology Policy considers appropriate to en- into under paragraph (1), the National Acad-
lowing: sure that the recommendations and prior-
emies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
(i) Specific objectives, tasks, metrics, and ities with respect to research and develop-
shall, not later than 1 year after the date on
milestones for each relevant Federal agency. ment funding as expressed in the most recent
which the Secretary of Commerce and the
(ii) Strategic objectives and priorities nec- report and strategy submitted under sub-
National Academies enter into such agree-
essary to maintain the leadership of the section (b)(1)(C) are incorporated into the de-
velopment of annual budget requests for Fed- ment, transmit to the Secretary of Com-
United States in science and technology, in- merce the findings of the National Acad-
cluding near-term, medium-term, and long- eral research agencies.
(e) PUBLICATION.—The Director of the Of- emies with respect to the study conducted
term research priorities. pursuant to such agreement.
(iii) Specific plans to safeguard research fice of Science and Technology Policy shall,
consistent with the protection of national (c) REPORT.—
and technology funded, as appropriate, in
security and other sensitive matters and (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days
whole or in part, by the Federal Govern-
otherwise to the maximum extent prac- after the date on which the Secretary of
ment, including in the key technology focus
ticable, make each report submitted under Commerce receives the findings of the Na-
areas, from theft or exfiltration by foreign
subsection (b)(1)(C)(i) publicly available on tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
entities of concern.
an internet website of the Office of Science and Medicine with respect to the study con-
(iv) Specific plans to support public and
and Technology Policy. The report may in- ducted under subsection (b), the Secretary of
private sector investment in research, tech-
clude a classified annex if the working group Commerce shall submit to Congress a
nology development, education and work-
determines appropriate. ‘‘Strategy to Ensure American Leadership’’
force development, and domestic manufac-
turing supportive of the national economic SEC. 2502. PERSON OR ENTITY OF CONCERN PRO- report on such study.
HIBITION. (2) CONTENTS.—The report submitted under
competitiveness of the United States and to
No person published on the list under sec- paragraph (1) shall include the following:
foster the use of public-private partnerships.
tion 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National (A) The findings of the National Academies
(v) Specific plans to promote sustain-
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with
ability practices and strategies for increas-
1999 (Public Law 105–261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) respect to the study conducted under sub-
ing jobs in the United States.
or entity identified under section 1260H of section (b).
(vi) A description of—
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National (B) The conclusions of the Secretary of
(I) how the strategy submitted under sub- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
section (b)(1)(C)(ii) supports the national se- Commerce with respect to such findings.
2021 (Public Law 116–283) may receive or par- (C) The recommendations developed under
curity strategy; and ticipate in any grant, award, program, sup-
(II) how the strategy submitted under such subsection (b)(1)(B).
port, or other activity under— (D) Such other recommendations for legis-
subsection is integrated and coordinated (1) the Directorate established in section
with the most recent national defense strat- lative or administrative action as the Sec-
2102; retary of Commerce may have with respect
egy under section 113(g) of title 10, United (2) the supply chain resiliency program
States Code. to such findings and conclusions.
under section 2505; (3) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report sub-
(vii) A plan to encourage the governments
(3) section 28(b)(1) of the Stevenson-Wydler mitted under paragraph (1) shall be sub-
of countries that are allies or partners of the
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. mitted in unclassified form, but may include
United States to cooperate with the execu-
3701 et seq.), as added by section 2401(a); or a classified annex if the Secretary of Com-
tion of the strategy submitted under sub-
(4) the Manufacturing USA Program, as merce determines appropriate.
section (b)(1)(C)(ii), where appropriate.
improved and expanded under section 2402. (d) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGEN-
(viii) A plan for how the United States
SEC. 2503. STUDY ON EMERGING SCIENCE AND CIES.—
should develop local and regional capacity TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES FACED
for building innovation ecosystems across BY THE UNITED STATES AND REC-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The National Academies
the Nation by providing Federal support. OMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THEM. of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine may
(ix) A plan for strengthening the industrial (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be secure directly from a Federal department or
base of the United States. cited as the ‘‘National Strategy to Ensure agency such information as the National
(x) A plan to remove or update overly bur- American Leadership Act of 2021’’ or the Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
densome or outdated Federal regulations as ‘‘National SEAL Act of 2021’’. Medicine consider necessary to carry out the
appropriate. (b) STUDY.— study under subsection (b).
(xi) A plan— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- (2) FURNISHING INFORMATION.—On request
(I) to further incentivize industry partici- merce shall seek to enter into an agreement of the National Academies of Sciences, Engi-
pation in public-private partnerships for the with the National Academies of Sciences, neering, and Medicine for information, the
purposes of accelerating technology research Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a head of the department or agency shall fur-
and commercialization, including alternate study— nish such information to the National Acad-
ways of accounting for in-kind contributions (A) to identify the 10 most critical emerg- emies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medi-
and value of partially manufactured prod- ing science and technology challenges facing cine.
ucts; the United States; and (e) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary of De-
(II) to ensure that intellectual property de- (B) to develop recommendations for legis- fense and the Director of National Intel-
veloped with Federal funding is commer- lative or administrative action to ensure ligence shall provide support upon request
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cialized in the United States; and United States leadership in matters relating from the Secretary of Commerce or the Na-
(III) to ensure, to the maximum appro- to such challenges. tional Academies to carry out this section.
priate extent, that intellectual property de- (2) ELEMENTS.—The study conducted under (f) NON-DUPLICATION OF EFFORT.—In car-
veloped with Federal funding is not being paragraph (1) shall include identification, re- rying out subsection (b), the Secretary of
used by foreign business entities that are view, and evaluation of the following: Commerce shall, to the degree practicable,
majority owned or controlled (as defined in (A) Matters pertinent to identification of coordinate with the steering committee es-
section 800.208 of title 31, Code of Federal the challenges described in paragraph (1)(A). tablished under section 236(a) of the William
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M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Au- tion that is not customarily in the public do- ical goods to both the United States and
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public main and relating to— companies of countries that are allies of the
Law 116–283). (A) sustaining and adapting supply chains United States; and
SEC. 2504. REPORT ON GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR during a supply chain shock, including pan- (B) coordinate with other divisions of the
SHORTAGE. demic and biological threats, cyberattacks, Department of Commerce and other Federal
Not later than 1 year after the date of en- extreme weather events, terrorist and geo- agencies to leverage existing authorities, as
actment of this division, the Comptroller political attacks, great power conflict, and of the date of enactment of this division, to
General of the United States shall submit to other threats to national security; encourage resilient supply chains.
Congress a report on the global semicon- (B) the development of supply chain risk (e) COORDINATION GROUP.—In carrying out
ductor supply shortage and the impact of mitigation and recovery planning with re- the activities under subsection (d), the Sec-
that shortage on manufacturing in the spect to a supply chain shock, including any retary may—
United States. planned or past assessment, projection, or (1) establish a unified coordination group,
SEC. 2505. SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM. estimate of a vulnerability within the supply which may include private sector partners,
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: chain, including testing, supplier network as appropriate, to serve as the primary
(1) CRITICAL INDUSTRY.—The term ‘‘critical assessments, production flexibility, risk method for coordinating between and among
industry’’ means an industry identified evaluations thereto, risk management plan- Federal agencies to plan for supply chain
under subsection (f)(1)(A)(i). ning, or risk audits; or shocks;
(2) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term (C) operational best practices, planning, (2) establish subgroups of the unified co-
‘‘critical infrastructure’’ has the meaning and supplier partnerships that enable en- ordination group established under para-
given the term in the Critical Infrastruc- hanced supply chain resilience during a sup- graph (1) led by the head of an appropriate
tures Protection Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. 5195c). ply chain shock, including response, repair, Federal agency;
(3) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor recovery, reconstruction, insurance, or con- (3) through the unified coordination group
organization’’ has the meaning given the tinuity. established under paragraph (1)—
term in section 2101. (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall
(A) acquire on a voluntary basis technical,
(4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means establish in the Department of Commerce a
engineering, and operational supply chain in-
the supply chain resiliency and crisis re- supply chain resiliency and crisis response
formation from the private sector, in a man-
sponse program established under subsection program to carry out the activities described
ner that ensures any supply chain informa-
(b). in subsection (d).
(c) MISSION.—The mission of the program tion provided by the private sector is kept
(5) RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN.—The term ‘‘re-
silient supply chain’’ means a supply chain shall be to— confidential and as required under section
that— (1) help to promote the leadership of the 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly
(A) ensures that the United States can sus- United States with respect to critical indus- known as the ‘‘Freedom of Information
tain critical industry production, supply tries that are essential to the mid-term and Act)’’;
chains, services, and access to critical goods long-term national security of the United (B) study the supply chain information ac-
and services during supply chain shocks, in- States; and quired under subparagraph (A) to assess crit-
cluding pandemic and biological threats, (2) encourage partnerships between the ical industry supply chain resilience and in-
cyberattacks, extreme weather events, ter- Federal Government and industry, labor or- form planning;
rorist and geopolitical attacks, great power ganizations, and State, local, territorial, and (C) convene with relevant private sector
conflicts, and other threats to the national Tribal governments in order to— entities to share best practices, planning,
security of the United States; and (A) promote resilient supply chains; and and capabilities to response to potential sup-
(B) has key components of resilience that (B) respond to critical industry supply ply chain shocks; and
include— chain shocks. (D) develop contingency plans and coordi-
(i) effective private sector risk manage- (d) ACTIVITIES.—Under the program, the nation mechanisms to ensure an effective
ment and mitigation planning to sustain Secretary, acting through 1 or more bureaus and coordinated response to potential supply
critical supply chains and supplier networks or other divisions of the Department of Com- chain shocks; and
during a supply chain shock; merce as appropriate, shall carry out activi- (4) enter into agreements with govern-
(ii) minimized or managed exposure to sup- ties— ments of countries that are allies or partners
ply chain shocks; and (1) in coordination with the private sector, of the United States relating to enhancing
(iii) the financial and operational capacity to— critical industry supply chain security and
to— (A) map and monitor critical industry sup- resilience in response to supply chain
(I) sustain critical industry supply chains ply chains; and shocks.
during shocks; and (B) identify high priority supply chain gaps (f) REPORT ON SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY
(II) recover from supply chain shocks. and vulnerabilities in critical industries AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING.—
(6) RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.— that— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after
The term ‘‘relevant committees of Congress’’ (i) exist as of the date of enactment of this the date of enactment of this division, and
means— division; or from time to time thereafter, the Secretary,
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, (ii) are anticipated in the future; in coordination with relevant Federal agen-
and Transportation of the Senate; (2) in coordination with the private sector cies and relevant private sector entities,
(B) the Committee on Appropriations of and State, local, territorial, and Tribal gov- labor organizations, and State, local, terri-
the Senate; ernments, and as appropriate, in cooperation torial, and Tribal governments, shall submit
(C) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- with the governments of countries that are to the relevant committees of Congress a re-
ate; allies or key international partners of the view that—
(D) the Committee on Homeland Security United States, to— (A) identifies—
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (A) identify opportunities to reduce supply (i) industries that are critical for the na-
(E) the Committee on Armed Services of chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical in- tional security of the United States, consid-
the Senate; dustries; ering the key technology focus areas under
(F) the Committee on Energy and Natural (B) encourage partnerships between the this division and critical infrastructure; and
Resources of the Senate; Federal Government and industry, labor or- (ii) supplies that are critical to the crisis
(G) the Select Committee on Intelligence ganizations, and State, local, territorial, and preparedness of the United States;
of the Senate; Tribal governments to better respond to sup- (B) describes—
(H) the Committee on Science, Space, and ply chain shocks to critical industries and (i) the manufacturing base and supply
Technology of the House of Representatives; coordinate response efforts; chains for critical industries in the United
(I) the Committee on Energy and Com- (C) develop or identify opportunities to States as of the date of enactment of this di-
merce of the House of Representatives; build the capacity of the United States, or vision, including the manufacturing base and
(J) the Committee on Appropriations of countries that are allies of the United supply chains for—
the House of Representatives; States, in critical industries; and (I) raw materials;
(K) the Committee on Ways and Means of (D) develop contingency plans and coordi- (II) production equipment; and
the House of Representatives; nation mechanisms to improve critical in- (III) other goods, including semiconduc-
(L) the Committee on Homeland Security dustry supply chain response to supply chain tors, that are essential to the production of
of the House of Representatives; shocks; and technologies and supplies for critical indus-
(M) the Committee on Armed Services of (3) acting within existing authorities of the tries; and
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the House of Representatives; and Department of Commerce and in coordina- (ii) the ability of the United States to—
(N) the Permanent Select Committee on tion with the Secretary of State and the (I) maintain readiness; and
Intelligence of the House of Representatives. United States Trade Representative, to— (II) in response to a supply chain shock—
(7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (A) work with governments of countries (aa) surge production in critical industries;
means the Secretary of Commerce. that are allies or partners of the United and
(8) SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION.—The term States to promote diversified and resilient (bb) maintain access to critical goods and
‘‘supply chain information’’ means informa- supply chains that ensure the supply of crit- services;
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(C) identifies defense, intelligence, home- (ii) recommends coordination with those (3) that requests assistance from the Sec-
land, economic, domestic labor supply, nat- countries on— retary to implement any measure or rec-
ural, geopolitical, or other contingencies (I) sourcing critical raw materials, inputs, ommendation suggested by the Secretary.
that may disrupt, strain, compromise, or and products; and (k) PROTECTIONS.—
eliminate the supply chain for those critical (II) sustaining production and availability (1) IN GENERAL.—
industries; of critical supplies during a supply chain (A) PROTECTIONS.—Subsections (a)(1), (b),
(D) assesses— shock; (c), and (d) of section 2224 of the Homeland
(i) the resiliency and capacity of the manu- (I) monitors and makes recommendations Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 673) shall apply
facturing base, supply chains, and workforce for strengthening the financial and oper- to the voluntary submission of supply chain
of the United States, the allies of the United ational health of small and medium-sized information by a private entity under this
States, and the partners of the United States businesses in supply chains of the United section in the same manner as those provi-
that can sustain critical industries through States and countries that are allies or part- sions apply to critical infrastructure infor-
a supply chain shock; and ners of the United States to mitigate risks mation voluntarily submitted to a covered
(ii) any single points of failure in the sup- and ensure diverse and competitive supplier agency for an other informational purpose
ply chains described in clause (i); markets that are less vulnerable to single under that subsection if the voluntary sub-
(E) assesses the flexible manufacturing ca- points of failure; and mission is accompanied by an express state-
pacity and capabilities available in the (J) assessment of policies, rules, and regu- ment described in paragraph (2) of this sub-
United States in the case of an emergency; lations that impact domestic manufacturing section; and
(F) makes specific recommendations to im- operating costs and inhibit the ability for (B) REFERENCES.—For the purpose of this
prove the security and resiliency of manufac- domestic manufacturing to compete with subsection, with respect to section 2224 of
turing capacity and supply chains for crit- global competitors. the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
ical industries by— (2) PROHIBITION.—The report submitted 673)—
(i) developing long-term strategies; under paragraph (1) may not include— (i) the express statement described in sub-
(ii) increasing visibility into the networks (A) supply chain information that is not section (a)(1) of that section shall be deemed
and capabilities of suppliers; aggregated; or to refer to the express statement described
(iii) identifying industry best practices; (B) confidential business information of a in paragraph (2) of this subsection;
(iv) evaluating how diverse supplier net- private sector entity. (ii) references in the subsections described
works, multi-platform and multi-region pro- (g) SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVES.— in subparagraph (A) to ‘‘this subtitle’’ shall
duction capabilities and sources, and inte- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry be deemed to refer to this section;
grated global and regional supply chains can out the program established under section (iii) the reference to ‘‘protecting critical
enhance the resilience of— 9902 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na- infrastructure or protected systems’’ in sub-
(I) critical industries in the United States; tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal section (a)(1)(E)(iii) of that section shall be
(II) jobs in the United States; Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) as part of the deemed to refer to carrying out this section;
(III) capabilities of the United States; and program. and
(IV) the support access of the United (2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- (iv) the reference to ‘‘critical infrastruc-
States to needed goods and services during a MENT.—Section 9902(a)(1) of the William M. ture information’’ in subsections (b) and (c)
supply chain shock; (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Author- of that section shall be deemed to refer to
(v) identifying and mitigating risks, in- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law supply chain information.
cluding— 116–283) is amended by striking ‘‘in the De- (2) EXPRESS STATEMENT.—The express
(I) the financial and operational risks of a partment of Commerce’’ and inserting ‘‘as statement described in this paragraph, with
supply chain after a supply chain shock; part of the program established under sec- respect to information or records, is—
(II) significant vulnerabilities to extreme tion 2505 of the Endless Frontier Act’’. (A) in the case of written information or
weather events, cyberattacks, pandemic and (h) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Concurrent with records, a written marking on the informa-
biological threats, terrorist and geopolitical the annual submission by the President of tion or records substantially similar to the
attacks, and other emergencies; and the budget under section 1105 of title 31, following: ‘‘This information is voluntarily
(III) exposure to gaps and vulnerabilities United States Code, the Secretary shall sub- submitted to the Federal Government in ex-
in— mit to the relevant committees of Congress pectation of protection from disclosure as
(aa) domestic capacity or capabilities; and a report that contains a summary of every provided by the provisions of section 2505 of
(bb) sources of imports needed to sustain activity carried out under this section dur- the Endless Frontier Act.’’; or
critical industries; ing the year covered by the report. (B) in the case of oral information, a writ-
(vi) identifying enterprise resource plan- (i) COORDINATION.— ten statement similar to the statement de-
ning systems that are— (1) IN GENERAL.—In implementing the pro- scribed in subparagraph (A) submitted with-
(I) compatible across supply chain tiers; gram, the Secretary shall, as appropriate co- in a reasonable period following the oral
and ordinate with— communication.
(II) affordable for small and medium-sized (A) the heads of Federal agencies, includ- (3) INAPPLICABILITY TO SEMICONDUCTOR IN-
businesses; ing— CENTIVE PROGRAM.—This subsection shall not
(vii) understanding the total cost of owner- (i) the Secretary of State; and apply to the voluntary submission of supply
ship, total value contribution, and other best (ii) the United States Trade Representa- chain information by a private entity in an
practices that encourage strategic partner- tive; and application for Federal financial assistance
ships throughout supply chains; (B) the Attorney General and the Federal under section 9902 of the William M. (Mac)
(viii) understanding Federal procurement Trade Commission with respect to— Thornberry National Defense Authorization
opportunities to increase resiliency of supply (i) advice on the design and activities of Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283).
chains for goods and services and fill gaps in the unified coordination group described in (l) DETERMINATION RELATED TO OPTICAL
domestic purchasing; subsection (e)(1); and TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT.—
(ix) identifying policies that maximize job (ii) ensuring compliance with Federal anti- (1) PROCEEDING.—Not later than 45 days
retention and creation in the United States, trust law. after the date of enactment of this division ,
including workforce development programs; (2) SPECIFIC COORDINATION.—In imple- the Secretary of Commerce shall commence
(x) identifying opportunities to work with menting the program, with respect to supply a process to make a determination for pur-
allies or key partners of the United States in chains involving specific sectors, the Sec- poses of sect ion 2 of the Secure and Trusted
building more resilient critical industry sup- retary shall, as appropriate, coordinate Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47
ply chains and mitigating risks; with— U.S.C. 1601) whether optical transmission
(xi) identifying areas requiring further in- (A) the Secretary of Defense; equipment manufactured, produced, or dis-
vestment in research and development or (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security; tributed by an entity owned, controlled, or
workforce education; and (C) the Secretary of the Treasury; supported by the People’s Republic of China
(xii) identifying such other services as the (D) the Secretary of Energy; poses an unacceptable risk to the national
Secretary determines necessary; (E) the Secretary of Transportation; security of the United States or the security
(G) provides guidance to the Department of (F) the Secretary of Agriculture; and safety of United States persons.
Commerce, the National Science Founda- (G) the Director of National Intelligence; (2) COMMUNICATION OF DETERMINATION.—If
tion, and other relevant Federal agencies and the Secretary determines pursuant to para-
with respect to technologies and supplies (H) the heads of other relevant agencies. graph (1) that such optical transmission
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that should be prioritized; (j) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this equipment poses an unacceptable risk con-
(H) with respect to countries that are al- section shall be construed to require any pri- sistent with that paragraph, the Secretary
lies or key partners of the United States— vate entity— shall immediately transmit that determina-
(i) reviews and, if appropriate, provides (1) to share information with the Sec- tion to the Federal Communications Com-
recommendations for expanding the sourcing retary; mission consistent with section 2 of the Se-
of goods associated with critical industries (2) to request assistance from the Sec- cure and Trusted Communications Networks
from those countries; and retary; or Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601).
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SEC. 2506. SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVES. ‘‘(i) manufacture semiconductors nec- ‘‘(f) CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.—Section 602
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 9901 of the Wil- essary to address gaps and vulnerabilities in of the Public Works and Economic Develop-
liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense the domestic supply chain across a diverse ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub- range of technology and process nodes; and to a construction project that receives finan-
lic Law 116–283) is amended— ‘‘(ii) provide a secure supply of semi- cial assistance from the Secretary under this
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), conductors necessary for the national secu- section.’’.
(7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8), rity, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, (c) ADVANCED MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH
(10), and (11), respectively; and technology leadership of the United AND DEVELOPMENT.—Section 9906 of the Wil-
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- States and other essential elements of the liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
lowing: economy of the United States.’’; and Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
‘‘(4) The term ‘critical manufacturing in- (2) by adding at the end the following: lic Law 116–283) is amended by adding at the
dustry’— ‘‘(d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of end the following:
‘‘(A) means an industry— Congress that, in carrying out subsection (a), ‘‘(h) INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS.—Section 602
‘‘(i) that is assigned a North American In- the Secretary should allocate funds in a of the Public Works and Economic Develop-
dustry Classification System code beginning manner that— ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3212) shall apply
with 31, 32, or 33; and ‘‘(1) strengthens the security and resilience to a construction project that receives finan-
‘‘(ii) for which the industry components cial assistance from the Secretary under this
of the semiconductor supply chain, including
that are assigned a North American Industry section.’’.
by mitigating gaps and vulnerabilities;
Classification System code beginning with
‘‘(2) provides a supply of secure semi- SEC. 2507. RESEARCH INVESTMENT TO SPARK
the same 4 digits as the industry—
conductors relevant for national security; THE ECONOMY ACT.
‘‘(I) manufacture primary products and
‘‘(3) strengthens the leadership of the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
parts, the sum of which account for not less
United States in semiconductor technology; (1) AWARD.—The term ‘‘award’’ includes a
than 5 percent of the manufacturing value
‘‘(4) grows the economy of the United grant, cooperative agreement, or other fi-
added by industry gross domestic product of
States and supports job creation in the nancial assistance.
the United States; and
United States; and (2) COVID–19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.—
‘‘(II) employ individuals for primary prod-
ucts and parts manufacturing activities ‘‘(5) improves the resiliency of the semi- The term ‘‘COVID–19 public health emer-
that, combined, account for not less than 5 conductor supply chains of critical manufac- gency’’ means the public health emergency
percent of manufacturing employment in the turing industries. declared by the Secretary of Health and
United States; and ‘‘(e) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MATURE Human Services under section 319 of the
‘‘(B) may include any other manufacturing TECHNOLOGY NODES.— Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on
industry designated by the Secretary based ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- January 31, 2020, with respect to the
on the relevance of the manufacturing indus- tablish within the program established under Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19).
try to the national and economic security of subsection (a) an additional program that (3) RESEARCH INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘re-
the United States, including the impacts of provides Federal financial assistance to cov- search institution’’ means the following:
job losses.’’; ered entities to incentivize investment in fa- (A) An institution of higher education (as
(3) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so cilities and equipment in the United States defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu-
redesignated, the following: for the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).
‘‘(9) The term ‘mature technology node’ vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- (B) A Tribal College or University (as de-
has the meaning given the term by the Sec- ture technology nodes. fined in section 316 of the Higher Education
retary.’’. ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS.—In Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c)).
(b) SEMICONDUCTOR PROGRAM.—Section 9902 order for an entity to qualify to receive Fed- (C) A nonprofit entity that conducts Feder-
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National eral financial assistance under this sub- ally funded research.
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year section, the covered entity shall— (4) RESEARCH LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Re-
2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended— ‘‘(A) submit an application under sub- search Laboratory’’ means the following:
(1) in subsection (a)(2)— section (a)(2)(A); (A) A National Laboratory (as defined in
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— ‘‘(B) meet the eligibility requirements section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42
(i) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at under subsection (a)(2)(B); U.S.C. 15801)).
the end; ‘‘(C)(i) provide equipment or materials for (B) A Federally Funded Research and De-
(ii) in subclause (IV), by striking the pe- the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- velopment Center for purposes of section
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘and’’; and vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- 35.017 of title 48, Code of Federal Regula-
(iii) by adding at the end the following: ture technology nodes in the United States; tions, or a successor regulation.
‘‘(V) determined— or (b) AWARD AND MODIFICATION OF GRANTS,
‘‘(aa) the type of semiconductor tech- ‘‘(ii) fabricate, assemble using advanced COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER FINAN-
nology the covered entity will produce at the packaging, or test semiconductors at mature CIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
facility described in clause (i); and technology nodes in the United States; EDUCATION, RESEARCH LABORATORIES, AND
‘‘(bb) the customers to which the covered ‘‘(D) commit to using any Federal financial OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO ADDRESS
entity plans to sell the semiconductor tech- assistance received under this section to in- MATTERS RELATING TO DISRUPTION CAUSED BY
nology described in item (aa).’’; crease the production of semiconductors at COVID–19.—
(B) in subparagraph (C)— mature technology nodes; and (1) IN GENERAL.—Each officer specified in
(i) in clause (i)— ‘‘(E) be subject to the considerations de- paragraph (2) may exercise the authorities
(I) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘is in the scribed in subsection (a)(2)(C). described in paragraph (3).
interest of the United States’’ and inserting ‘‘(3) PROCEDURES.—In granting Federal fi- (2) OFFICERS.—The officers specified in this
‘‘is in the economic and national security in- nancial assistance to covered entities under paragraph are as follows:
terests of the United States’’; and this subsection, the Secretary may use the (A) The Secretary of Commerce, acting
(II) in subclause (III), by striking ‘‘and’’ at procedures established under subsection (a). through the Administrator of the National
the end; ‘‘(4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In addition to the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(ii) in clause (ii)(IV), by striking ‘‘and’’ at considerations described in subsection and the Director of the National Institute of
the end; (a)(2)(C), in granting Federal financial assist- Standards and Technology.
(iii) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause ance under this section, the Secretary may (B) The Secretary of Agriculture.
(iv); and consider whether a covered entity produces (C) The Secretary of Defense.
(iv) by inserting after clause (ii) the fol- or supplies equipment or materials used in (D) The Secretary of Education.
lowing: the fabrication, assembly, testing, or ad- (E) The Secretary of Energy, acting for the
‘‘(iii) the Secretary shall consider the type vanced packaging of semiconductors at ma- Department of Energy (with respect to En-
of semiconductor technology produced by ture technology nodes that are necessary to ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Nu-
the covered entity and whether that semi- support a critical manufacturing industry. clear Energy, and Fossil Research and Devel-
conductor technology advances the economic ‘‘(5) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan- opment) and through the Office of Science,
and national security interests of the United cial assistance to covered entities under this the Advanced Research Projects Agency–En-
States; and’’; subsection, the Secretary shall give priority ergy (ARPA–E), and the Office of Electricity.
(C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as to covered entities that support the resil- (F) The Secretary of Interior, acting
subparagraph (E); and iency of semiconductor supply chains for through the Director of the United States
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(D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the critical manufacturing industries in the Geological Survey.
following: United States. (G) The Secretary of Health and Human
‘‘(D) PRIORITY.—In awarding Federal finan- ‘‘(6) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Services, acting through the Director of the
cial assistance to covered entities under sub- There are authorized to be appropriated to National Institutes of Health.
section (a), the Secretary shall give priority the Secretary to carry out this subsection (H) The Secretary of Transportation.
to ensuring that a covered entity receiving $2,000,000,000, which shall remain available (I) The Administrator of the National Aer-
financial assistance will— until expended. onautics and Space Administration.
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(J) The Administrator of the Environ- (2) The large and complex innovative and curity, and public health of the United
mental Protection Agency. technological capabilities of global supply States.
(K) The Director of the National Science chains and manufacturing economies, which (2) NATIONAL POLICY.—In view of the find-
Foundation. influence the course of national and inter- ings under subsection (a), it is the sense of
(3) AUTHORITIES.—The officers specified in national manufacturing and innovative rel- Congress that the Federal Government and
paragraph (2) may— evance, require appropriate attention, in- public and private institutions in the United
(A) provide supplemental funding to extend cluding long-range inclusive planning and States should pursue a national policy of
the duration of an award disrupted because more immediate program development, to manufacturing and industrial innovation
of the COVID–19 public health emergency to encourage and support private manufac- that includes the following principles:
a research institution, Research Laboratory, turing growth in the United States and par- (A) Ensuring global leadership in advanced
or individual that was awarded before the ticipation in the public decision-making manufacturing technologies critical to the
date of the enactment of this division, or to process. long-term economic, environmental, and
expand the purposes of such an award, in (3) The innovative and manufacturing ca- public health of the United States, and to
order to— pabilities of business in the United States, the long-term national security of the
(i) enable a postsecondary student or post- when properly fostered, applied, and sup- United States.
doctoral researcher to complete work; ported, can effectively assist in improving
(ii) enable research scientists, technical (B) Restoring and strengthening the indus-
the quality of life for people in the United trial commons of the United States, includ-
staff, research associates, and principal in- States, in anticipating and addressing
vestigators to complete work; ing—
emerging international, national, and local (i) essential engineering and production
(iii) extend the training of a postsecondary problems, and strengthening the inter-
student, or the employment of a post-doc- skills;
national economic engagement and pio- (ii) infrastructure for research and devel-
toral researcher, on an ongoing research neering leadership of the United States.
project for up to 2 years because of the dis- opment, standardization, and metrology;
(4) Just as Federal funding for science and
ruption of the job market; (iii) process innovations and manufac-
technology represents an investment in the
(iv) create research opportunities for up to turing know-how;
future, strategically addressing gaps in the
2 years for graduate students and post-doc- (iv) equipment; and
innovation pipeline of the United States
toral researchers; (v) suppliers that provide the foundation
would—
(v) replace, refurbish, or otherwise make for the innovativeness and competitiveness
(A) contribute to converting research and
usable laboratory animals, reagents, equip- of all manufacturers in the United States.
development investments into high-value,
ment, or other items required for research; (C) Strengthening the technical, financial,
quality job-creating product production and
(vi) facilitate other research (including and educational commons and assets nec-
capture domestic and global markets; and
field work), training, and ongoing construc- essary to ensure that the United States is
(B) strengthen the economic posture of the
tion activities, including at institutions that United States. the best positioned nation for the creation
are disproportionately affected by the (5) The capabilities of the United States at and production of advanced technologies and
COVID–19 public health emergency (such as both the Federal and State levels need en- products emerging from national research
minority-serving institutions and 2-year in- hanced strategic planning and influence over and development investments.
stitutions of higher education); policy formulation for industrial innovation (D) Capitalizing on the scientific and tech-
(vii) enable experimental field campaigns and technology development, as well as a nological advances produced by researchers
and maintenance of field infrastructure, in- means to ensure an adequate workforce. and innovators in the United States by de-
cluding through replacement of disrupted ex- veloping capable and responsive institutions
perimental data to enable completion of im- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.— focused on advancing the technology and
pacted research; and (1) PRIORITY GOALS.—It is the sense of Con- manufacturing readiness levels of those ad-
(viii) support training in online course de- gress that manufacturing and industrial in-
vances.
livery and virtual research experiences that novation should include contributing to the
(E) Supporting the discovery, invention,
will improve quality and access needed to following priority goals:
start-up, ramp-up, scale-up, and transition of
continue undergraduate, graduate, and post- (A) Taking concrete national action to re-
new products and manufacturing tech-
doctoral training; build, restore, and expand domestic manu-
nologies to full-scale production in the
(B) issue awards to research institutions, facturing capabilities, skills, and production
United States.
Research Laboratories, or other individuals capacity, including world-class infrastruc-
(F) Addressing the evolving needs of manu-
to conduct research on the effects of the ture.
facturers for a diverse set of workers with
Coronavirus Disease 2019 and future poten- (B) Rebuilding the industrial innovation
the necessary skills, training, and expertise
tial pandemics, on the effects and effective- commons, including common resources,
as manufacturers in the United States in-
ness of responses to such diseases, and on im- technical knowledge, and entrepreneurial op-
portunities associated with technical con- crease high-quality, high-wage employment
proving the prediction of the possible courses opportunities.
of such pandemics; and cepts.
(C) Supporting domestic supply chains. (G) Improving and expanding manufac-
(C) provide flexibility on an award for turing engineering and technology offerings
funds made available to an agency, by any (D) Expanding production capabilities, co-
operation, and knowledge. within institutions of higher education, in-
prior or subsequent Act, by modifying the cluding 4-year engineering technology pro-
terms and conditions of the award with a re- (E) Revitalizing communities harmed by
historical and poorly conceived, imple- grams at polytechnic institutes and sec-
search institution, Research Laboratory, or ondary schools, to be more closely aligned
individual due to facility closures or other mented, and enforced regulatory and trade
policies. with the needs of manufacturers in the
limitations during the COVID–19 public United States and the goal of strengthening
health emergency. (F) Developing a strategy for innovation
and establishment of manufacturing indus- the long-term competitiveness of such manu-
(4) MODIFICATIONS.—The modifications au- facturing.
thorized by paragraph (3)(C) include, but are tries of the future, including adoption and
production of Industry 4.0 technology to sup- (H) Working collaboratively with Federal
not limited to— agencies, State and local governments, Trib-
(A) the provision of supplemental funding port domestic economic expansion, particu-
larly manufacturers with fewer than 800 em- al governments, regional authorities, insti-
to extend the duration of the award con- tutions of higher education, economic devel-
cerned; and ployees, and in traditionally underserved
communities. opment organizations, and labor organiza-
(B) flexibility on the allowable expenses tions that primarily represent workers in
under such award. (G) Contributing to national health and se-
curity and emergency readiness and resil- manufacturing to leverage their knowledge,
(c) PROCEDURES.—The officers specified in
ience, including addressing environmental resources, applied research, experimental de-
subsection (b)(2) shall each establish proce-
dures to carry out subsection (b). concerns. velopment, and programs to foster manufac-
(d) EXPEDITED AWARDS.—Awards under sub- (H) Strengthening the economy of the turing in the United States so as to antici-
section (b) shall be issued as expeditiously as United States and promoting full employ- pate and prepare for emergencies and global,
possible. ment in high-quality, high-wage jobs national, and regional supply chain disrup-
SEC. 2508. OFFICE OF MANUFACTURING AND IN- through useful industrial and technological tions, including disruptions brought on and
DUSTRIAL INNOVATION POLICY. innovation. exacerbated by changing environmental and
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (I) Cultivating, utilizing, and enhancing other circumstances.
lowing: academic and industrial thought-leadership (I) Recognizing that, as changing cir-
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(1) The general welfare, security, and eco- with practical workforce development and cumstances require the periodic revision and
nomic health and stability of the United training to the fullest extent possible. adaptation of this section, Congress is re-
States require a long-term, substantial, co- (J) Implementing a national strategy that sponsible for—
ordinated, and multidisciplinary strategy identifies and prioritizes high growth, high (i) identifying and interpreting the changes
and implementation of cohesive objectives to value-added industries, products, and compo- in those circumstances as they occur; and
remain at the forefront of industrial innova- nents of national importance to the long- (ii) affecting subsequent changes to this
tion. term economic, environmental, national se- section, as appropriate.
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(J) Reforming rules, regulations, and pol- (4) IMPLEMENTATION.—To implement the such agencies within the Executive Office of
icy, which negatively impact domestic man- national policy described in paragraph (2), it the President and the Director of the Na-
ufacturing. is the sense of Congress— tional Economic Council, as may be appro-
(3) PROCEDURES.—It is the sense of Con- (A) that— priate, on issues regarding and impacting
gress that, in order to expedite and facilitate (i) the Federal Government should main- manufacturing and industrial innovation ef-
the implementation of the national policy tain integrated policy planning elements in forts of the Federal Government, or of the
described in paragraph (2)— the executive branch that assist agencies in private sector, that require attention at the
(A) Federal procurement policy should— such branch in— highest levels of the Federal Government.
(i) prioritize and encourage domestic man- (I) identifying problems and objectives (ii) OTHER FUNCTIONS.—The Chief Manufac-
ufacturing and robust domestic supply that could be addressed or enhanced by pub- turing Officer shall—
chains; lic policy; (I) advise the President on manufacturing
(ii) support means of expanding domestic (II) mobilizing industrial and innovative and industrial innovation considerations re-
manufacturing resources for national secu- lating to areas of national concern, includ-
manufacturing job creation;
rity and emergency response purposes; ing—
(iii) enhance manufacturing workforce pre-
(III) securing appropriate funding for pro- (aa) the economy of the United States;
paredness;
grams so identified by the President or the (bb) national security;
(iv) prioritize the development of means to Chief Manufacturing Officer; (cc) public health;
support diversity and inclusion throughout (IV) anticipating future concerns to which (dd) the workforce of the United States;
the manufacturing and industrial sector; industrial and innovative manufacturing can (ee) education;
(v) promote the consideration of, and sup- contribute and devise industrial strategies (ff) foreign relations (including trade and
port to, minority-owned and women-owned for such purposes; supply chain issues);
manufacturing contractors of the Federal (V) reviewing systematically the manufac- (gg) the environment; and
Government; and turing and industrial innovation policy and (hh) technological innovation in the
(vi) support the ingenuity and entrepre- programs of the Federal Government and United States;
neurship of the United States by providing recommending legislative amendments to (II) convene stakeholders, including key
enhanced attention to manufacturing those policies and programs when needed; industry stakeholders, academic stake-
startups and small businesses in the United and holders, defense stakeholders, governmental
States; (VI) reforming policies, rules, and regula- stakeholders, and stakeholders from non-
(B) Federal trade and monetary policies tions that harm domestic manufacturing and profit organizations and labor organizations
should— inhibit domestic manufacturing from com- that primarily represent workers in manu-
(i) ensure that global competition in man- peting with global competitors; and facturing, to develop the national strategic
ufacturing is free, open, and fair; (ii) the elements described in clause (i) plan required under subsection (f);
(ii) prioritize policies and investments that should include a data collection, analysis, (III) evaluate the scale, quality, and effec-
support domestic manufacturing growth and and advisory mechanism within the Execu- tiveness of the effort of the Federal Govern-
innovation; and tive Office of the President to provide the ment to support manufacturing and indus-
(iii) not be utilized to offshore poor manu- President with independent, expert judgment trial innovation by the Federal Government
facturing working conditions or destructive and assessments of the complex manufac- or by the private sector, and advise on appro-
manufacturing environmental practices; turing and industrial features involved; and priate actions;
(C) Federal policies and practices should (B) that it is the responsibility of the Fed- (IV) to the extent consistent with law, re-
reasonably prioritize competitiveness for eral Government to— port to the President, the Director of the Na-
manufacturing and industrial innovation ef- (i) promote prompt, effective, reliable, and tional Economic Council, the Director of the
forts in the United States, but should not systematic dissemination of manufacturing Office of Management Budget, and such
sacrifice the quality of employment opportu- and industrial information— agencies within the Executive Office of the
nities, including the health and safety of (I) by such methods as may be appropriate; President as may be appropriate, advise the
workers, pay, and benefits; and President on the budgets, regulations, and
(D) Federal manufacturing and industrial (II) through efforts conducted by non- regulatory reforms of agencies of the execu-
innovation policies, practices, and priorities governmental organizations, including in- tive branch of the Federal Government with
should reasonably improve environmental dustrial groups, technical societies, and edu- respect to issues concerning manufacturing
sustainability within the manufacturing in- cational entities; and industrial innovation;
dustry, while minimizing economic impact; (ii) coordinate and develop a manufac- (V) to the extent consistent with law, as-
(E) Federal patent policies should be devel- turing industrial strategy and facilitate the sist the President and the Director of the
close coupling of this manufacturing strat- National Economic Council in providing gen-
oped, based on uniform principles, which
egy with commercial manufacturing applica- eral leadership and coordination of activities
have as their objective to preserve incentives
tion; and and policies of the Federal Government re-
for industrial technological innovation and
(iii) enhance domestic development and lating to and impacting manufacturing and
the application of procedures that will con-
utilization of such industrial information by industrial innovation; and
tinue to assure the full use of beneficial
prioritization of efforts with manufacturers, (VI) perform such other functions, duties,
technology to serve the public; and activities as the President and the Di-
(F) Federal efforts should promote and sup- the production of which takes place in the
United States. rector of the National Economic Council
port a strong system of intellectual property may assign.
(c) ESTABLISHMENT.—
rights to include trade secrets, through both (B) AUTHORITIES.—In carrying out the du-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall ap-
protection of intellectual property rights ties and functions under this section, the
point, by and with the advice and consent of
and enforcement against intellectual prop- Chief Manufacturing Officer may—
the Senate, a Chief Manufacturing Officer to
erty theft, and broad engagement to limit serve within the Executive Office of the (i) appoint such officers and employees as
foreign efforts to illegally or inappropriately President. may be determined necessary to perform the
utilize compromised intellectual property; (2) OFFICE.— functions vested in the position and to pre-
(G) closer relationships should be encour- (A) IN GENERAL.—There is established in scribe the duties of such officers and employ-
aged among practitioners of scientific and the Executive Office of the President an Of- ees;
technological research and development and fice of Manufacturing and Industrial Innova- (ii) obtain services as authorized under sec-
those who apply those foundations to domes- tion Policy (referred to in this section as the tion 3109 of title 5, United States Code, at
tic commercial manufacturing; ‘‘Office’’). rates not to exceed the rate prescribed for
(H) the full use of the contributions of (B) CMO.—The Chief Manufacturing Officer grade GS–15 of the General Schedule under
manufacturing and industrial innovation to shall— section 5332 of title 5, United States Code;
support State and local government goals (i) head the Office; and and
should be encouraged; (ii) serve as a source of manufacturing and (iii) enter into contracts and other ar-
(I) formal recognition should be accorded industrial innovation analysis and judgment rangements for studies, analysis, and other
to those persons, the manufacturing and in- for the President and the Director of the Na- services with public agencies and with pri-
dustrial innovation achievements of which tional Economic Council with respect to the vate persons, organizations, or institutions,
contributed significantly to the national major policies, plans, and programs of the and make such payments as determined nec-
welfare; and Federal Government relating to manufac- essary to carry out the provisions of this sec-
(J) departments, agencies, and instrumen- turing and industrial innovation. tion without legal consideration, without
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talities of the Federal Government should (d) CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER; ASSO- performance bonds, and without regard to
establish procedures to ensure among them CIATE MANUFACTURING OFFICERS.— section 6101 of title 41, United States Code.
the systematic interchange of data, efforts, (1) CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER.— (2) ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS.—
and findings developed under their programs. (A) FUNCTIONS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Manufacturing
(K) policies, rules, and regulations that (i) PRIMARY FUNCTION.—To the extent con- Officer may appoint not more than 5 Asso-
negatively impact domestic manufacturing sistent with law, the Chief Manufacturing ciate Directors, to be known as Associate
should be reformed. Officer shall report to the President, and Manufacturing Officers to carry out such
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