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Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 14, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6291

Micro Act

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Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act or the Micro Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a cross-cutting program of research, development, and demonstration of microelectronics relevant to the mission of DOE and in the service of the nation's global competitiveness in the field of microelectronics.

In carrying out such program, DOE shall award financial assistance to eligible entities, such as national laboratories, to carry out research projects in, among other things, foundational science areas and methods for leveraging artificial intelligence.

The Office of Science within DOE shall establish up to four Microelectronics Science Research Centers to conduct mission-driven research to address foundational challenges in the design, development, and fabrication of microelectronics and to facilitate the translation of research results to industry.

The Office of Science, in coordination with the Office of Technology Transitions, shall implement partnerships with industry groups to facilitate the translation and transfer of research results produced by the centers.

What just happenedAug 19, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 19, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

  2. Aug 19, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-452.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. Aug 19, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-452.

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

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. Dec 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100

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

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  7. Dec 14, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Dec 14, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseAug 19, 20227

Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act or the Micro Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a cross-cutting program of research, development, and demonstration of microelectronics relevant to the mission of DOE and in the service of the nation's global competitiveness in the field of microelectronics.

In carrying out such program, DOE shall award financial assistance to eligible entities, such as national laboratories, to carry out research projects in, among other things, foundational science areas and methods for leveraging artificial intelligence.

The Office of Science within DOE shall establish up to four Microelectronics Science Research Centers to conduct mission-driven research to address foundational challenges in the design, development, and fabrication of microelectronics and to facilitate the translation of research results to industry.

The Office of Science, in coordination with the Office of Technology Transitions, shall implement partnerships with industry groups to facilitate the translation and transfer of research results produced by the centers.

Introduced in HouseDec 14, 2021

Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act or the Micro Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a cross-cutting program of research, development, and demonstration of microelectronics relevant to the mission of DOE and in the service of the nation's global competitiveness in the field of microelectronics.

In carrying out such program, DOE shall award financial assistance to eligible entities, such as national laboratories, to carry out research projects in, among other things, foundational science areas and methods for leveraging artificial intelligence.

The Office of Science within DOE shall establish up to four Microelectronics Science Research Centers to conduct mission-driven research to address foundational challenges in the design, development, and fabrication of microelectronics and to facilitate the translation of research results to industry.

The Office of Science, in coordination with the Office of Technology Transitions, shall implement partnerships with industry groups to facilitate the translation and transfer of research results produced by the centers.

Micro Act — Informed