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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 26, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2225

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 28, 2021)

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.

The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to

  • enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
  • award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
  • provide grants for research on programming that engages students in grades Pre-K through 8, including underrepresented and rural students, in STEM in order to prepare such students to pursue degrees or careers in STEM;
  • award grants to support research and development activities to encourage greater collaboration and coordination between institutions of higher education and industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learning experiences, and improve alignment with workforce needs;
  • award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education;
  • award grants to advance research on the nature of learning and teaching at community colleges;
  • award grants to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree;
  • award grants to carry out research on the cyber workforce;
  • establish a cybersecurity workforce data initiative;
  • carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of groups historically underrepresented in such studies and careers;
  • maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF;
  • award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems;
  • support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system;
  • award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics; and
  • award grants to support basic research that will accelerate innovation to advance critical minerals mining strategies and technologies.

The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.

What just happenedJul 12, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30](D-TX)Sponsor
50 cosponsors37 D13 R
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50cosponsors2committees21actions2related bills42subjects
  1. Jul 12, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Jun 28, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 28, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3187-3202)

  4. Jun 28, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186).(text: CR H3187-3202)

  5. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3222-3223)

  6. Jun 28, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jun 28, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2225.

  8. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3187-3206)

  9. Jun 28, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jun 28, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.

  11. Jun 28, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Jun 28, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Jun 15, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Jun 15, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. May 13, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Research and Technology Subcommittee
  16. May 13, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Research and Technology Subcommittee
  17. May 4, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Research and Technology Subcommittee
  18. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  19. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)

  20. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 26, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 28, 202153

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.

The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to

  • enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
  • award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
  • provide grants for research on programming that engages students in grades Pre-K through 8, including underrepresented and rural students, in STEM in order to prepare such students to pursue degrees or careers in STEM;
  • award grants to support research and development activities to encourage greater collaboration and coordination between institutions of higher education and industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learning experiences, and improve alignment with workforce needs;
  • award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education;
  • award grants to advance research on the nature of learning and teaching at community colleges;
  • award grants to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree;
  • award grants to carry out research on the cyber workforce;
  • establish a cybersecurity workforce data initiative;
  • carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of groups historically underrepresented in such studies and careers;
  • maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF;
  • award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems;
  • support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system;
  • award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics; and
  • award grants to support basic research that will accelerate innovation to advance critical minerals mining strategies and technologies.

The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.

Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2021

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.

The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to

  • enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
  • award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Tranformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
  • award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education;
  • carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of historically underrepresented groups;
  • maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF;
  • award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems;
  • support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system; and
  • award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics.

The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.

National Science Foundation for the Future Act — Informed