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H.R. 2153, the Securing American Leadership in Science and Technology Act of 2021 (SALSTA)
Summary
SALSTA creates a long-term strategy for investment in basic research and infrastructure to protect the economic and national security of the United States.
SALSTA will:
- Double basic research over 10 years.
- Invest in the science and technology to drive the development of cleaner, more efficient, low-cost, advanced energy like advanced nuclear, battery storage, and carbon capture technologies.
- Prioritize critical research areas to establish global leadership in industries of the future like quantum science, artificial intelligence, supercomputing, advanced materials and manufacturing, and cybersecurity.
- Expand our STEM workforce and enhance the American talent pipeline.
- Invest in the infrastructure needed to maintain world-class research facilities.
- Protect American research from foreign theft.
Status
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Endorsements
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)