H.R. 210, the Rural STEM Education Research Act
Bill Status: Passed the House as part of the America COMPETES Act Last Action: February 4, 2022 Follow the bill's progress here. Legislation the Rural STEM Education Research Act Summary This bill specifies federal scientific research and development efforts towards STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) workforce development and rural STEM education. One-Page … Continue Reading
January 05, 2021H.R. 204, the STEM Opportunities Act
Bill Status: Passed the House as part of the America COMPETES Act Last Action: February 4, 2022 Follow the bill's progress here. Floor Statement Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 204, the STEM Opportunities Act Summary This bill provides for guidance, data collection, and grants for groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and at federal science … Continue Reading
January 04, 2021H.R. 144, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Bill Status: Passed the House as part of the America COMPETES Act Last Action: February 4, 2022 Follow the bill's progress here. Floor Statement Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation H.R. 144, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act Summary This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of … Continue Reading
December 21, 2020The Energy Act of 2020
Legislation The Energy Act of 2020 H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Additional Materials Energy Act One-Page Summary Energy Act Section-by-Section H.R. 4447 One-Page Summary H.R. 4447 Section-by-Section Endorsements Accelergy Corporation Advanced Energy Economy Algae Biomass Organization Alliance to Save Energy Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition American Chemistry Council American Conservation Coalition American Council for an … Continue Reading
October 01, 2020House Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of NOAA
House Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of … Continue Reading
September 16, 2020H.R. 8273, the Energizing Technology Transfer Act
Legislation H.R. 8273, the Energizing Technology Transfer Act Endorsements Activate Global, Inc. American Chemical Society (ACS) American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) American Physical Society (APS) Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) BPC Action Brimstone Energy Carbon180 "Technology transfer is vital to creating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and scaling new technologies to help address climate change. For carbon removal, use, and industrial capture in particular, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2020Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
Legislation Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of … Continue Reading
August 14, 2020H.R. 8044, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Legislation H.R. 8044, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act Endorsements American Association for Anatomy American Education Research Association American Mathematical Society American Physical Society American Physiological Society American Political Science Association American Psychological Association American Society for Engineering Education American Society for Investigative Pathology American Society for Matrix Biology American Society for Microbiology … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020H.R. 7252, the Promoting Fair and Effective Policing Through Research Act
Legislation H.R. 7252, The Promoting Fair and Effective Policing Through Research … Continue Reading
June 15, 2020H.R. 7214, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2020
Legislation H.R. 7214, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2020 A section-by-section summary can be found … Continue Reading
June 15, 2020H.R. 7228, the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act
Legislation H.R. 7228, the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act Endorsements American Beverage Association American Chemical Council American Chemical Society Plastics Industry … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020
Legislation H.R. 6216, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 A one-pager on H.R. 6216 can be found here. Endorsements Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Allen Institute for AI Amazon Web Services "The National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 is important to advancing American leadership in artificial intelligence. We applaud Chairwoman Johnson's and Ranking Member Lucas's continued leadership, and are grateful for their … Continue Reading
March 05, 2020H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act
Legislation H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act A one-pager on H.R. 6097 can be found here. A section-by-section summary on H.R. 6097 can be found here. Endorsements American Nuclear Society (ANS) Bipartisan Policy Center Action (BPC) Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) "In order to meet significant greenhouse gas reduction goals, keep energy affordable and the grid reliable, we need to encourage technological advancements in zero-emitting … Continue Reading
March 04, 2020H.R. 6084, the Water Power Research and Development Act
Legislation H.R. 6084, the Water Power Research and Development Act Endorsements Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) “In order to meet significant greenhouse gas reduction goals, keep energy affordable and the grid reliable, we need to encourage technological advancements in zero-emitting baseload generation, such as hydropower and nuclear resources. These bills focus on the next generation of technology, helping to ensure … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020H.R. 5760, the Grid Security Research and Development Act
Legislation: H.R. 5760, the Grid Security Research and Development Act Endorsements: Duke Energy Edison Electric Institute (EEI) National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) National Rural Electric Cooperative Association … Continue Reading
January 24, 2020H.R. 5666, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020
H.R. 5666, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of … Continue Reading
December 13, 2019H.R. 5428, the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019
Legislation: H.R. 5428, the "Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019" Endorsements: BPC Action Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Duke Energy Edison Electric Institute (EEI) GridWise Alliance National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Union of Concerned Scientists "The nation's aging electrical grid is in need of improvements to handle immense changes ahead. Thankfully, the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act recognizes and fosters … Continue Reading
December 10, 2019H.R. 5374, the Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019
Legislation: H.R. 5374, the "Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019" Endorsements: American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) “ACORE is pleased to endorse the Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019 (H.R. 5374). In addition to continuing the important work of the DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office, H.R. 5374 will facilitate productive tech transfer from the oil and gas industry to emerging and non-polluting geothermal uses, … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019H.R. 4481, the Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2019
Legislation H.R. 4481, the "Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2019" Endorsements American Chemical Society American Physical Society (APS) "The American Physical Society (APS) is elated to support the Securing Energy Critical Elements (ECE) and American Jobs Act. As stated in the ECE report by APS and the Materials Research Society, the twin pressures of increasing demand for energy and addressing climate change have stimulated research into new sources of … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019H.R. 4372, the MSI STEM Achievement Act
Floor Statement: Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Legislation: H.R. 4372, the MSI STEM Achievement Act Endorsements: American Indian Science and Engineering Society Computing Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions National Society of Black Engineers Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) STEM Education Coalition Thurgood Marshall College Fund United Negro College … Continue Reading