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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 20, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4588

Regional Innovation Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Feb 28, 2022)

Regional Innovation Act of 2021

This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program.

The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to

  • encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives;
  • designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and
  • develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation.

Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to

  • enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States;
  • accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships;
  • improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and
  • support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities.

Commerce shall carry out a program of data collection and analysis of technology and innovation sectors critical to realizing national objectives, including national security, economic prosperity, and social welfare.

What just happenedFeb 28, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7](D-PA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Feb 28, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.

  2. Feb 28, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. Feb 28, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  4. Jul 27, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  5. Jul 27, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. Jul 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100

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

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  7. Jul 20, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Jul 20, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseFeb 28, 20227

Regional Innovation Act of 2021

This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program.

The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to

  • encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives;
  • designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and
  • develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation.

Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to

  • enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States;
  • accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships;
  • improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and
  • support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities.

Commerce shall carry out a program of data collection and analysis of technology and innovation sectors critical to realizing national objectives, including national security, economic prosperity, and social welfare.

Introduced in HouseJul 20, 2021

Regional Innovation Act of 2021

This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program.

The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to

  • encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives;
  • designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and
  • develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation.

Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to

  • enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States;
  • accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships;
  • improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and
  • support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities.
Regional Innovation Act of 2021 — Informed