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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 19, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4521

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.

Among other provisions, the bill

  • provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security;
  • provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation;
  • establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation;
  • extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property;
  • authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration;
  • authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region;
  • requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States;
  • imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses;
  • requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information;
  • includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education;
  • contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education;
  • modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees;
  • prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
  • requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and
  • extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.

What just happenedMay 5, 2022

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30](D-TX)Sponsor
101 cosponsors100 D1 R
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  1. May 5, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Senate appointed conferees. Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden; Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper; Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman; Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young; Moran, with instructions.

  3. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibits Co2 Mandate without China) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 159.

  4. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Scott SC, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325-2326; text: CR S2325)

  5. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees (National Labs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2325)

  6. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lujan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2325)

  7. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees (Trade, Section 301) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 158. (text: CR S2324)

  8. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Toomey to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2324-2325)

  9. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees (Climate Emergency Declaration) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 157. (text: CR S2323)

  10. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Capito to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323-2324)

  11. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees (HBCUs) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)

  12. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Warnock to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)

  13. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees (Mexico) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2323)

  14. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cassidy to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2323)

  15. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (NASA) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 78. Record Vote Number: 156.

  16. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321-2323; text: CR S2321)

  17. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees (Iran), under the order of 4/27/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 33. Record Vote Number: 155. (text: CR S2321)

  18. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lankford to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2321)

  19. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees (SBA) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)

  20. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Ernst to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320-2321)

  21. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees (RoI and Claw Back Provisions) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2320)

  22. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Scott FL, to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2320)

  23. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees (R&D Tax Credit) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 5. Record Vote Number: 154. (text: CR S2319)

  24. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Hassan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319-2320)

  25. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees (Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above Energy Portfolio) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2319)

  26. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Daines to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2319)

  27. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees (Warrants) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 6 - 87. Record Vote Number: 153.

  28. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sanders to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2318-2319; text: CR S2318)

  29. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees (Reject Mink Fur Prohibition) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 33. Record Vote Number: 152. (text: CR S2317)

  30. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Johnson to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317-2318)

  31. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees (Intel Review) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2317)

  32. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Rubio to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2317)

  33. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (Critical Minerals) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)

  34. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316-2317)

  35. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees (Oceans data) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2316)

  36. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Murkowski to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2316)

  37. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund to DARPA) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 151. (text: CR S2315)

  38. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cotton to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315-2316)

  39. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees (Digital Yuan) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2315)

  40. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Blackburn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2315)

  41. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees (Green Climate Fund) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 150.

  42. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Lee to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314-2315; text: CR S2314-2315)

  43. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees (CHIP Investment) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)

  44. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Kelly to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)

  45. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees (China's Malign Influence) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)

  46. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Risch to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)

  47. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees (USTR IG) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2314)

  48. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Menendez to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2314)

  49. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees (Iran) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 149. (text: CR S2313)

  50. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Cruz to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2313-2314)

  51. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees (OCS 5-Year Plan) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 148. (text: CR S2312)

  52. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Barrasso to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312-2313)

  53. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees (Gain-of-Function Research) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2312)

  54. May 4, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)

  55. May 4, 2022Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)

  56. Apr 28, 2022Floor

    Senate insists on its amendment to H.R. 4521, and agrees to a conference with the House.

  57. Apr 28, 2022Floor

    Motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to. by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 142.

  58. Apr 28, 2022Floor

    Cloture on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 141. (CR S2205)

  59. Apr 28, 2022Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)

  60. Apr 27, 2022Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees presented in Senate. (CR S2197)

  61. Apr 27, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.

  62. Apr 27, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)

  63. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of sec. 70121, subtitle C of title I of division H, division L, and division S of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: DeFazio, Malinowski, and Crawford.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  64. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Pappas, and Bost.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  65. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 10691, 50107, 71208, and division R of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Davids (KS), and Fitzgerald.

    Small Business Committee
  66. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of division E and division Q of the House bill, and title I of division D, subtitle A of title II of division D, title III of division D, subtitles A and B of title IV of division D, secs. 4493, 5202-04, and 73003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and Comer.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  67. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 70101, 70102, 70111-18, subtitle B of title I of division H, titles II- XII of division H, and titles XV-XIX of division H of the House bill, and secs. 2507 and 2518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell.

    Natural Resources Committee
  68. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 30001, 30303, 30306, 30312, 30318, 61403, 61411, 61414, 71102, 80102, 80103, titles II-VI of division I, and sec. 90104 of the House bill, and secs. 3302, 3303, 3313, 4492, 4494-96, 5202-04, and title II of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany.

    Judiciary Committee
  69. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of division F of the House bill, and subtitle C of title I of division D, secs. 4203, 4204, 4207, and subtitle B of title II of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Titus, Demings, and Guest.

    Homeland Security Committee
  70. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 30299C, division G, secs. 110001, and 110004 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2508, 3138, 3219D, 3219E, 3250, 3405, 5103, 5202-04, and 5212 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Garcia (TX), and Barr.

    Financial Services Committee
  71. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of sec. 71210, titles XIII and XIV of division H, and titles I-V and titles VII-IX of division J of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 2509, 3138, subtitle C of title I of division D, and subtitles B and C of title I of division F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Morelle, and Foxx.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  72. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 10001, 20221, 71104, and 80401 of the House bill, and secs. 1002, 2118, 2217, 2402, 2507, and subtitle C of title I of division D of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT).

    Armed Services Committee
  73. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of sec. 10407, title XV of division H, and division P of the House bill, and secs. 2217, 2507, and 2511 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA).

    Agriculture Committee
  74. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K., DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE), LaHood, and Miller (WV).

    Ways and Means Committee
  75. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster, Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  76. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs (CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim (CA).

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  77. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  78. Apr 4, 2022Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

  79. Mar 31, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  80. Mar 31, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).

  81. Mar 31, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  82. Mar 31, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4521. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 2502 of the Senate amendment.

  83. Mar 31, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)

  84. Mar 31, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.

  85. Mar 30, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

  86. Mar 30, 2022FloorH8D000

    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference with the Senate.

  87. Mar 30, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)

  88. Mar 30, 2022FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.

  89. Mar 29, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  90. Mar 28, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.

  91. Mar 28, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.

  92. Mar 28, 2022Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.

  93. Mar 28, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) fell when cloture was invoked on amemdment SA 5002 in Senate.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  94. Mar 28, 2022Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)

  95. Mar 24, 2022Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)

  96. Mar 23, 2022Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1747)

  97. Mar 23, 2022Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 5007) made in Senate.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  98. Mar 23, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1720-1732)

  99. Mar 23, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 31. Record Vote Number: 100.

  100. Mar 23, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)

  101. Mar 22, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)

  102. Mar 21, 2022Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 29. Record Vote Number: 97. (CR S1264)

  103. Mar 21, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)

  104. Mar 17, 2022Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (CR S1237)

  105. Mar 17, 2022Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

  106. Feb 28, 2022Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.

  107. Feb 17, 2022Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  108. Feb 4, 2022FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.

  109. Feb 4, 2022FloorH38310

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

  110. Feb 4, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).

  111. Feb 4, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).

  112. Feb 4, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  113. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  114. Feb 4, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  115. Feb 4, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  116. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  117. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  118. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 260.

  119. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Steel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  120. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steel amendment No. 239.

  121. Feb 4, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)

  122. Feb 4, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.

  123. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.

  124. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  125. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  126. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 184.

  127. Feb 3, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H934-944)

  128. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.

  129. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed. %kp1

  130. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  131. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bice(OK) amendment No. 131.

  132. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice (OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  133. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 124.

  134. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Johnson (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  135. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 89.

  136. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  137. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 56.

  138. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  139. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro(TX) amendment No. 43.

  140. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Bice(OK) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  141. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 22.

  142. Feb 3, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)

  143. Feb 3, 2022FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.

  144. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4521 are postponed.

  145. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  146. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren en bloc No. 3.

  147. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bonamici amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Clyde demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  148. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Bonamici en bloc No. 2.

  149. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Babin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  150. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Johnson (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.

  151. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 4521.

  152. Feb 2, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  153. Feb 2, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)

  154. Feb 2, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.

  155. Feb 2, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  156. Jan 28, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.

  157. Jan 28, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  158. Jan 28, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  159. Jan 28, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  160. Jan 28, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  161. Jan 28, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  162. Jan 28, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  163. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  164. Jan 19, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  165. Aug 30, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
  166. Jul 20, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  167. Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  168. Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  169. Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  170. Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  171. Jul 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed SenateMar 28, 202255

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.

Among other provisions, the bill

  • provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security;
  • provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation;
  • establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation;
  • extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property;
  • authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration;
  • authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region;
  • requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States;
  • imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses;
  • requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information;
  • includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education;
  • contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education;
  • modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees;
  • prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
  • requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and
  • extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.
Passed HouseFeb 4, 202253

America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 or the America COMPETES Act of 2022

This bill covers scientific research, economic competitiveness, and various other matters.

Specifically, the bill

  • provides funding for the domestic production of semiconductors;
  • requires the federal government to undertake efforts related to cybersecurity, defense procurements, and inflation;
  • modifies the Department of Homeland Security's activities, including by requiring domestic sources for certain procurements;
  • sets out financial regulations for cannabis-related businesses and revises other aspects of the financial system;
  • imposes liability on certain e-commerce platforms for third-party trademark infringement,
  • changes immigration provisions that apply to, for example, entrepreneurs;
  • expands premerger notification requirements;
  • revises ocean shipping provisions; and
  • requires the Small Business Administration to issue guidance for childcare operators.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes, establishes, and modifies (1) scientific research programs within the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Department of Energy, and other federal research agencies; (2) transportation and infrastructure programs, including a pilot program for areas in persistent economic distress; and (3) education and workforce programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math.

The bill also addresses diplomatic, security, and other foreign relations matters, with a focus on China. Additionally, it renews certain reductions and suspensions of duties on U.S. imports and supports enforcement of trade laws. Further, foreign persons with interests in U.S. agricultural land must make specified disclosures more frequently.

Other matters addressed in the bill include (1) supply chains for critical sectors, (2) energy and wireless communications technology, and (3) the conservation and use of natural resources (e.g., marine life and renewable energy).

Reported to House, Part IJan 28, 20228

Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021

This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, and economic productivity and competitiveness. Among other activities, the initiative must include sustained support for research centers, individual investigators, technologies, and training.

The initiative shall include outreach to primarily undergraduate and minority-serving institutions about initiative opportunities, and shall encourage the development of research collaborations between research-intensive universities and such institutions.

The OSTP shall designate an interagency committee to coordinate initiative activities as appropriate.

The interagency committee shall submit triennial reports to Congress through FY2028 in support of the initiative.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a review of, and make recommendations with respect to, the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research and development.

The NSF, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Health and Human Services shall carry out related activities as part of the initiative.

Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2021

Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021

This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, and economic productivity and competitiveness. Among other activities, the initiative must include sustained support for research centers, individual investigators, technologies, and training.

The initiative shall include outreach to primarily undergraduate and minority-serving institutions about initiative opportunities, and shall encourage the development of research collaborations between research-intensive universities and such institutions.

The OSTP shall designate an interagency committee to coordinate initiative activities as appropriate.

The interagency committee shall submit triennial reports to Congress through FY2028 in support of the initiative.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a review of, and make recommendations with respect to, the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research and development.

The NSF, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Health and Human Services shall carry out related activities as part of the initiative.

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 — Informed