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(C) PROCESSES FOR WAIVERS.—The poli-
cies established under this paragraph shall in-
clude processes to permit waivers, on a case by 
case basis, for policies that promote domestic 
production based on cost, availability, severity of 
technical and mission requirements, emergency 
requirements, operational needs, other legal or 
international treaty obligations, or other factors 
determined important to the success of the Man-
ufacturing USA Program. 
(2) PROHIBITION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A company of the Peo-
ple’s Republic of China may not participate in 
the Manufacturing USA Program without a 
waiver, as described in paragraph (1)(C). 
(B) COMPANY
DEFINED.—In this para-
graph, the term ‘‘company’’ has the meaning 
given such term in section 847(a) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 
(Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 4819 note). 
(b) COORDINATION OF MANUFACTURING USA INSTI-
TUTES.—Subsection (h) of section 34 of the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
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‘‘(7) COUNCIL
FOR
COORDINATION
OF
INSTI-
TUTES.— 
‘‘(A) COUNCIL.—The National Program Of-
fice shall establish or designate a council of heads 
of any Manufacturing USA institute receiving 
Federal funding at any time to foster collabora-
tion between Manufacturing USA institutes. 
‘‘(B) MEETINGS.—The council established 
or designated pursuant to subparagraph (A) 
shall meet not less frequently than twice each 
year. 
‘‘(C) DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.—The coun-
cil established pursuant to subparagraph (A) 
shall assist the National Program Office in car-
rying out the functions of the National Program 
Office under paragraph (2).’’. 
(c) REQUIREMENT FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE 
TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR RETAINING DOMESTIC PUB-
LIC BENEFIT AFTER CESSATION OF FEDERAL FUNDING.— 
Subparagraph (C) of section 34(h)(2) of the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 
278s(h)(2)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, including a strategy 
for retaining domestic public benefits from Manufacturing 
USA institutes once Federal funding has been discon-
tinued’’ after ‘‘Program’’.
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(d) MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL PRO-
GRAM OFFICE TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY 
CREDENTIALS.—Subparagraph (J) of section 34(h)(2) of 
the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 
U.S.C. 278s(h)(2)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, including the 
development of industry credentials’’ after ‘‘activities’’. 
(e) ADVICE FROM THE UNITED STATES MANUFAC-
TURING COUNCIL.—The Secretary shall seek advice from the 
United States Manufacturing Council of the International 
Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce on 
matters concerning investment in and support of the manu-
facturing workforce within the Manufacturing USA Pro-
gram. 
TITLE III—NATIONAL SCIENCE 
FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE 
Subtitle A—Preliminary Matters 
SEC. 10301. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the National Science Foundation, the De-
partment of Energy and its National Laboratories, 
and other key Federal agencies have carried out vital 
work supporting basic and applied research to create 
knowledge that is a key driver of the economy of the 
United States and a critical component of national 
security;
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(2) openness to diverse perspectives and a focus 
on freedom from censorship and political bias will 
continue to make educational and research institu-
tions in the United States beacons to thousands of 
students from across the world; 
(3) increasing research and technology transfer 
investments, building regional capacity and reducing 
geographic disparity, strengthening supply chains, 
and increasing capabilities in key technology focus 
areas will enhance the competitive advantage and 
leadership of the United States in the global economy; 
(4) the Federal Government must utilize the full 
talent and potential of the entire Nation by avoiding 
undue geographic concentration of research and 
STEM education funding, encouraging broader par-
ticipation of populations underrepresented in STEM, 
and collaborating with nongovernment partners to en-
sure the leadership of the United States in techno-
logical innovation; and 
(5) authorization and funding for investments in 
research, education, technology transfer, intellectual 
property, manufacturing, and other core strengths of 
the United States innovation ecosystem, including at 
the National Science Foundation and the Department 
of Energy, should be done on a bipartisan basis.
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SEC. 10302. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Na-
tional Science Board. 
(2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means the 
Director of the National Science Foundation. 
(3) NSF 
INCLUDES.—The term ‘‘NSF IN-
CLUDES’’ means the initiative carried out under 
section 10323. 
(4) STEM ECOSYSTEM.—The term ‘‘STEM eco-
system’’ means a local, regional, or statewide network, 
consortium, or multi-sector partnership, which may 
be led or co-led by a nonprofit organizational entity, 
that is operating in the United States with the goal 
of supporting participation in STEM study, activi-
ties, and career pathways as defined in the CoSTEM 
Annual Progress Report of 2020 with a broad range 
of non-Federal partners. 
SEC. 10303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) FISCAL YEAR 2023.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Foundation $11,897,480,000 for fis-
cal year 2023. 
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount au-
thorized under paragraph (1)—
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(A) $9,050,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated to carry out research and related ac-
tivities, of which— 
(i) $55,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Mid-Scale Research In-
frastructure Program; and 
(ii) $1,500,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Directorate for Tech-
nology, Innovation, and Partnerships; 
(B) $1,950,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $73,700,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $59,500,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated 
for 
the 
NSF 
Research 
Traineeship Program; 
(iii) $416,300,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Graduate Research 
Fellowship Program; 
(iv) $70,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Cybercorps Scholarship 
for Service Program; and
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(v) $350,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for fellowships, traineeships, 
and scholarships described in section 10393; 
(C) $249,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili-
ties construction, of which $76,250,000 is author-
ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
search Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $620,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for agency operations and award man-
agement; 
(E) $5,090,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the National Science 
Board; and 
(F) $23,390,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. 
(b) FISCAL YEAR 2024.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Foundation $15,646,930,000 for fis-
cal year 2024. 
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount au-
thorized under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $12,050,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated to carry out research and related ac-
tivities, of which—
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(i) $60,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Mid-Scale Research In-
frastructure Program; and 
(ii) $3,350,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Directorate for Tech-
nology, Innovation, and Partnerships; 
(B) $2,500,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $80,400,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $64,910,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated 
for 
the 
NSF 
Research 
Traineeship Program; 
(iii) $454,140,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Graduate Research 
Fellowship Program; 
(iv) $72,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Cybercorps Scholarship 
for Service Program; and 
(v) $800,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for fellowships, traineeships, 
and scholarships described in section 10393; 
(C) $355,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili-
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ties construction, of which $80,000,000 is author-
ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
search Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $710,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for agency operations and award man-
agement; 
(E) $5,320,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the National Science 
Board; and 
(F) $26,610,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. 
(c) FISCAL YEAR 2025.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Foundation $16,706,670,000 for fis-
cal year 2025. 
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount au-
thorized under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $12,850,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated to carry out research and related ac-
tivities, of which— 
(i) $70,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Mid-Scale Research In-
frastructure Program; and
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(ii) $3,550,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Directorate for Tech-
nology, Innovation, and Partnerships; 
(B) $2,700,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $87,100,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $70,320,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated 
for 
the 
NSF 
Research 
Traineeship Program; 
(iii) $491,990,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Graduate Research 
Fellowship Program; 
(iv) $78,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Cybercorps Scholarship 
for Service Program; and 
(v) $900,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for fellowships, traineeships, 
and scholarships described in section 10393; 
(C) $370,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili-
ties construction, of which $85,000,000 is author-
ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
search Infrastructure Program;
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(D) $750,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for agency operations and award man-
agement; 
(E) $5,560,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the National Science 
Board; and 
(F) $31,110,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. 
(d) FISCAL YEAR 2026.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Foundation $17,832,420,000 for fis-
cal year 2026. 
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount au-
thorized under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $13,800,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated to carry out research and related ac-
tivities, of which— 
(i) $75,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Mid-Scale Research In-
frastructure Program; and 
(ii) $3,800,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Directorate for Tech-
nology, Innovation, and Partnerships; 
(B) $2,850,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for STEM education, of which—
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(i) $93,800,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $75,730,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated 
for 
the 
NSF 
Research 
Traineeship Program; 
(iii) $529,830,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Graduate Research 
Fellowship Program; 
(iv) $84,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Cybercorps Scholarship 
for Service Program; and 
(v) $950,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for fellowships, traineeships, 
and scholarships described in section 10393; 
(C) $372,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili-
ties construction, of which $90,000,000 is author-
ized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
search Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $770,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for agency operations and award man-
agement;
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(E) $5,810,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the National Science 
Board; and 
(F) $34,610,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General. 
(e) FISCAL YEAR 2027.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Foundation $18,919,180,000 for fis-
cal year 2027. 
(2) SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount au-
thorized under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $14,700,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated to carry out research and related ac-
tivities, of which— 
(i) $80,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for the Mid-Scale Research In-
frastructure Program; and 
(ii) $4,100,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Directorate for Tech-
nology, Innovation, and Partnerships; 
(B) $3,000,000,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $100,500,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program;
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(ii) $81,140,000 is authorized to be ap-
propriated 
for 
the 
NSF 
Research 
Traineeship Program; 
(iii) $567,680,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Graduate Research 
Fellowship Program; 
(iv) $90,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for the Cybercorps Scholarship 
for Service Program; and 
(v) $1,000,000,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for fellowships, traineeships, 
and scholarships described in section 10393; 
(C) $375,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for major research equipment and facili-
ties construction, of which $100,000,000 is au-
thorized to be appropriated for the Mid-Scale Re-
search Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $800,000,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for agency operations and award man-
agement; 
(E) $6,070,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the National Science 
Board; and 
(F) $38,110,000 is authorized to be appro-
priated for the Office of the Inspector General.
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Subtitle B—STEM Education 
SEC. 10311. PREK–12 STEM EDUCATION. 
(a) NATIONAL ACADEMIES STUDY.—Not later than 
120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Direc-
tor shall enter into an agreement with the National Acad-
emies to conduct a study to— 
(1) review the research literature and identify re-
search gaps regarding the interconnected factors that 
foster and hinder successful implementation of prom-
ising, evidence-based PreK–12 STEM education inno-
vations at the local, regional, and national level; 
(2) present a compendium of promising, evi-
dence-based PreK–12 STEM education practices, 
models, programs, and technologies; 
(3) identify barriers to widespread and sustained 
implementation of such innovations; and 
(4) make recommendations to the Foundation, 
the Department of Education, the National Science 
and Technology Council’s Committee on Science, 
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Edu-
cation, State and local educational agencies, and 
other relevant stakeholders on measures to address 
such barriers. 
(b) SUPPORTING PREK–12 INFORMAL STEM OPPOR-
TUNITIES.—Section 3 of the STEM Education Act of 2015
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(42 U.S.C. 1862q) is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(c) PreK–12 INFORMAL STEM.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National 
Science Foundation shall make awards, through exist-
ing programs where appropriate to institutions of 
higher education and nonprofit organizations (or con-
sortia of such intuitions or organizations) on a merit- 
reviewed, competitive basis for research on effective 
approaches to engaging students in PreK–12, includ-
ing students from groups historically underrep-
resented in STEM and rural students. 
‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this subsection 
are to— 
‘‘(A) provide effective, compelling, and en-
gaging means for teaching and reinforcing fun-
damental STEM concepts to PreK–12 students; 
‘‘(B) expand the STEM workforce pipeline 
by increasing the number of youth in the United 
States exposed to STEM from an early age and 
encourage them to pursue careers in STEM-re-
lated fields; and 
‘‘(C) broaden participation of groups his-
torically underrepresented in STEM and rural 
students, in the STEM workforce.
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‘‘(3) USE OF FUNDS.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Awards made under 
this subsection shall support research and devel-
opment on innovative before-school, after-school, 
out-of-school, or summer activities that are de-
signed to encourage interest, engagement, and 
skills development in STEM, including for stu-
dents from groups historically underrepresented 
in STEM and rural students. 
‘‘(B) PERMITTED ACTIVITIES.—The research 
and development activities described in subpara-
graph (A) may include— 
‘‘(i) the provision of programming de-
scribed in such subparagraph for the pur-
pose of research described in such subpara-
graph; 
‘‘(ii) the use of a variety of engagement 
methods, including cooperative and hands- 
on learning; 
‘‘(iii) exposure of students to role mod-
els in the fields of STEM and near-peer 
mentors; 
‘‘(iv) training of informal learning 
educators, youth-serving professionals, and 
volunteers who lead informal STEM pro-
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grams in using evidence-based methods con-
sistent with the target student population 
being served; 
‘‘(v) education of students on the rel-
evance and significance of STEM careers, 
provision of academic advice and assist-
ance, and activities designed to help stu-
dents make real-world connections to STEM 
content; 
‘‘(vi) the preparation of students to at-
tend events, competitions, and academic 
programs that provide content expertise and 
encourage career exposure in STEM, which 
may include the purchase of parts and sup-
plies needed to prepare for participation in 
such competitions; 
‘‘(vii) activities designed to engage 
parents and families of students in PreK– 
12 in STEM; 
‘‘(viii) innovative strategies to engage 
students, such as using leadership skills and 
outcome measures to impart youth with the 
confidence to pursue STEM coursework and 
academic study;
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‘‘(ix) coordination with STEM-rich en-
vironments, including other nonprofit, non-
governmental organizations, out-of- class-
room settings, institutions of higher edu-
cation, vocational facilities, corporations, 
museums, or science centers; and 
‘‘(x) the acquisition of instructional 
materials or technology-based tools to con-
duct applicable award activity. 
‘‘(4) APPLICATION.—An applicant seeking fund-
ing under this subsection shall submit an application 
at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as may be required by the Director. Ap-
plications that include or partner with a nonprofit, 
nongovernmental organization that has extensive ex-
perience and expertise in increasing the participation 
of students in PreK–12 in STEM are encouraged. At 
a minimum, the application shall include the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(A) A description of the target audience to 
be served by the research activity or activities for 
which such funding is sought. 
‘‘(B) A description of the process for re-
cruitment and selection of students to participate 
in such activities.
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‘‘(C) A description of how such activity or 
activities may inform programming that engages 
students in PreK–12 in STEM. 
‘‘(D) A description of how such activity or 
activities may inform programming that pro-
motes student academic achievement in STEM. 
‘‘(E) An evaluation plan that includes, at a 
minimum, the use of outcome-oriented measures 
to determine the impact and efficacy of program-
ming being researched. 
‘‘(5) EVALUATIONS.—Each recipient of an award 
under this subsection shall provide, at the conclusion 
of every year during which the award funds are re-
ceived, a report in a form prescribed by the Director. 
‘‘(6) ENCOURAGE
APPLICATIONS.—In making 
awards under this subsection, the Director shall en-
courage applications which, for the purpose of the ac-
tivity or activities funded through the award, are 
from or include eligible nonprofit programs serving 
students that attend elementary schools or secondary 
schools (including high schools) that— 
‘‘(A) are implementing comprehensive sup-
port and improvement activities or targeted sup-
port and improvement activities under para-
graph (1) or (2) of section 1111(d) of the Ele-
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mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 6311(d)); or 
‘‘(B) serve high percentages of students who 
are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch 
under the Richard B. Russell National School 
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) (which, in 
the case of a high school, may be calculated using 
comparable data from the schools that feed into 
the high school). 
‘‘(7) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— 
‘‘(A) EVALUATION REQUIRED.—The Direc-
tor shall evaluate the activities established under 
this subsection. Such evaluation shall— 
‘‘(i) use a common set of benchmarks 
and tools to assess the results of research 
conducted under such awards; and 
‘‘(ii) to the extent practicable, integrate 
the findings of the research resulting from 
the activity or activities funded through the 
award with the current research on serving 
students with respect to the pursuit of de-
grees or careers in STEM, including under-
represented and rural students, in PreK–12. 
‘‘(B) REPORT ON EVALUATIONS.—Not later 
than 180 days after the completion of the evalua-
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tion under subparagraph (A), the Director shall 
submit to Congress and make widely available to 
the public a report that includes— 
‘‘(i) the results of the evaluation; and 
‘‘(ii) any recommendations for admin-
istrative and legislative action that could 
optimize the effectiveness of the program 
under this subsection. 
‘‘(8) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this sub-
section, the Director shall, for purposes of enhancing 
program effectiveness and avoiding duplication of ac-
tivities, consult, and coordinate with other relevant 
Federal agencies.’’. 
(c) [LOG 907 S2522] NATIONAL STEM TEACHER 
CORPS PILOT.— 
(1) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this sub-
section to elevate the profession of STEM teaching by 
establishing a National STEM Teacher Corps pilot 
program to recognize outstanding STEM teachers in 
our Nation’s classrooms, rewards them for their ac-
complishments, elevates their public profile, and cre-
ates rewarding career paths to which all STEM 
teachers can aspire, both to prepare future STEM re-
searchers and to create a scientifically literate public. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
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(A) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis-
trator’’ means the Administrator of the National 
STEM Teacher Corps. 
(B) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible 
entity’’ means— 
(i) an institution of higher education; 
or 
(ii) a consortium consisting of an in-
stitution of higher education and one or 
more of the following: 
(I) A State educational agency 
(as defined in section 8101 of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
(II) A local educational agency 
(as defined in section 8101 of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
(III) An education nonprofit As-
sociation. 
(IV) A cross sector STEM organi-
zation. 
(V) A private entity, including a 
STEM-related business.
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(C) HIGH-NEED SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high- 
need school’’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Sec-
ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
6631(b)). 
(D) PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT.—The 
term ‘‘professional Development’’ has the mean-
ing given the term in section 8101 of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 7801). 
(E) CORPS
ALLIANCE.—The term ‘‘Corps 
Alliance’’ means a regionally or topically based 
award under this subsection. 
(F) NATIONAL STEM TEACHER CORPS ADVI-
SORY
BOARD.—The term ‘‘National STEM 
Teacher Corps Advisory Board’’ means the Advi-
sory Board for the National STEM Teacher 
Corps established under paragraph (5). 
(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL STEM TEACH-
ER CORPS.—The Director may, subject to the avail-
ability of appropriations, establish within the Foun-
dation, a National STEM Teacher Corps 10-year 
pilot program to be administered by the Adminis-
trator, who shall be appointed by the Director. As ap-
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propriate, the Director may use existing NSF pro-
grams to establish and execute this program. 
(4) DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.—The Ad-
ministrator shall— 
(A) create a process and standards for selec-
tion of eligible applicants to become members of 
the National STEM Teacher Corps, including— 
(i) uniform selection criteria that in-
cludes— 
(I) deep knowledge of STEM con-
tent and pedagogy; 
(II) a passion for STEM subjects 
and dedication to teaching, evidence of 
leadership skills, and potential for con-
tinued career growth as an educator; 
and 
(III) demonstrated experience in-
creasing STEM student achievement 
and STEM participation rates for all 
students, particularly those from rural 
and high-need schools; and 
(ii) a uniform selection process, includ-
ing a comprehensive application that in-
cludes recommendations and other relevant 
professional information;
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(B) promote the National STEM Teacher 
Corps and elevate best practices that emerge from 
the National STEM Teacher Corps to a national 
audience; 
(C) evaluate the operation and effectiveness 
of the Corps alliances; and 
(D) evaluate the overall and long-term im-
pact of the National STEM Teacher Corps by— 
(i) documenting, monitoring, and as-
sessing the program outcomes or impact on 
the STEM careers of participants; and 
(ii) documenting, monitoring, and as-
sessing the program outcomes for the STEM 
education profession nationwide, particu-
larly for rural and high-need schools. 
(5) NATIONAL STEM TEACHER CORPS ADVISORY 
BOARD.— 
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established 
a National STEM Teacher Corps Advisory 
Board to advise the Director on matters per-
taining to the National STEM Teacher Corps for 
the length of the pilot program. 
(B) COMPOSITION.—
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higher education, STEM organizations, or edu-
cation nonprofit organizations, to— 
(i) develop and serve the community of 
National STEM Teacher Corps members 
within the region or topic area, in coordi-
nation with local partners to carry out day- 
to-day activities; 
(ii) coordinate professional develop-
ment activities, including activities led by 
National STEM Teacher Corps members; 
(iii) connect National STEM Teacher 
Corps members with existing educator pro-
fessional development programs and coordi-
nate members’ involvement as cooperating 
teachers or mentors; 
(iv) seek opportunities to involve teach-
ers who are not members of the National 
STEM Teacher Corps to participate in Na-
tional STEM Teacher Corps activities; and 
(v) build partnerships with existing 
education organizations and other efforts by 
State educational agencies and local edu-
cational agencies that operate programs rel-
evant to the National STEM Teacher Corps 
and its activities;
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(B) recruiting eligible applicants, with a 
focus on recruiting diverse STEM educators to 
advance equity based on race, ethnicity, sex, so-
cioeconomic status, age, disability status, geog-
raphy, and language ability; 
(C) screening, interviewing, and selecting 
members of the National STEM Teacher Corps 
using procedures and standards provided by the 
Administrator; 
(D) coordinating the online network that 
supports all National STEM Teacher Corps 
members in the region or topic area; 
(E) convening occasional meetings of Na-
tional STEM Teacher Corps members in a re-
gion or topic area; 
(F) creating opportunities for the profes-
sional growth of National STEM Teacher Corps 
members, with a focus on increasing STEM stu-
dent achievement and STEM participation rates 
for all students, particularly those from rural 
and high-need schools; and 
(G) supporting the retention and success of 
National STEM Teacher Corps members in the 
region or topic area.
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(7) DUTIES
OF
MEMBERS
OF
THE
NATIONAL 
STEM TEACHER CORPS.—An applicant that is selected 
by a Corps alliance to be a member of the National 
STEM Teacher Corps shall— 
(A) serve a 4-year term with a possibility 
of reappointment; 
(B) receive an annual stipend in an 
amount not less than $10,000; and 
(C) have substantial responsibilities, includ-
ing— 
(i) working with other members of the 
National STEM Teacher Corps to develop 
and improve innovative teaching practices, 
including practices such as inquiry-based 
learning; 
(ii) participating in professional devel-
opment in innovative teaching methodology 
and mentorship; and 
(iii) continuing to excel in teaching the 
member’s own students, with a focus on ad-
vancing equity by spending additional time 
teaching and coaching underserved students 
to increase STEM student achievement and 
STEM participation rates for students from 
rural and high-need schools.
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(8) EVALUATION.—The Director, acting through 
the Administrator, shall submit a report to Congress 
after the third year of the pilot program that in-
cludes— 
(A) an assessment, drawing on the evalua-
tions the Administrator shall conduct under sub-
paragraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (4), and 
other sources of information, of the effectiveness 
of the pilot program in recruiting and retaining 
high-quality STEM teachers in the selected re-
gions or topic areas, particularly in high-need 
and rural schools; and 
(B) if deemed effective, a proposal to Con-
gress for permanent implementation of the pilot 
program. 
(9) SUNSET.—The authority to carry out this 
subsection shall terminate on the date that is 15 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
(10) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There are authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032 to carry 
out this subsection. 
SEC. 10312. UNDERGRADUATE STEM EDUCATION. 
(a) RESEARCH ON STEM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE 
NEEDS.—The Director shall make awards, on a competitive
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basis, to four-year institutions of higher education or non-
profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or or-
ganizations) to support research and development activities 
to— 
(1) encourage greater collaboration and coordi-
nation between institutions of higher education and 
industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learn 
experiences, and improve alignment with workforce 
needs; 
(2) understand the current composition of the 
STEM workforce and the factors that influence 
growth, retention, and development of that workforce; 
(3) increase the size, diversity, capability, and 
flexibility of the STEM workforce; and 
(4) increase dissemination and widespread adop-
tion of effective practices in undergraduate education 
and workforce development. 
(b) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 
UPDATE.—Section 3(b) of the Scientific and Advanced- 
Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i(b)) is amended 
to read as follows: 
‘‘(b) CENTERS OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDU-
CATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Director shall make 
awards for the establishment of centers of excellence,
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in advanced-technology fields, among associate-degree- 
granting colleges. Centers shall meet one or both of the 
following criteria: 
‘‘(A) Exceptional instructional programs in 
advanced-technology fields. 
‘‘(B) Excellence in undergraduate STEM 
education. 
‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—The centers shall serve as na-
tional and regional clearinghouses and models for the 
benefit of both colleges and secondary schools, and 
shall provide seminars and programs to disseminate 
model curricula and model teaching methods and in-
structional materials to other associate-degree-grant-
ing colleges. 
‘‘(3) NETWORKS.—The centers may enter into 
partnerships with other institutions of higher edu-
cation, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholder 
groups, or a consortium thereof, to develop networks 
to— 
‘‘(A) coordinate research, training, and edu-
cation activities funded by awards under sub-
section (a); 
‘‘(B) share information and best practices; 
or
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‘‘(C) promote collaboration between aca-
demic institutions, workforce development pro-
grams, labor organizations, and industry to com-
municate and meet workforce education and 
training needs.’’. 
(c) INNOVATIONS IN STEM EDUCATION AT COMMU-
NITY COLLEGES.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Director shall make 
awards on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis to in-
stitutions of higher education or nonprofit organiza-
tions (or consortia of such institutions or organiza-
tions) to advance research on the nature of learning 
and teaching at community colleges and to improve 
outcomes for students who enter the workforce upon 
completion of their STEM degree or credential or 
transfer to 4-year institutions, including by— 
(A) examining how to scale up successful 
programs at community colleges that are im-
proving student outcomes in foundational STEM 
courses; 
(B) supporting research on effective STEM 
teaching practices in community college settings; 
(C) designing and developing new STEM 
curricula;
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(D) providing STEM students with hands- 
on training and research experiences, intern-
ships, and other experiential learning opportuni-
ties; 
(E) increasing access to high quality STEM 
education through new technologies; 
(F) re-skilling or up-skilling incumbent 
workers for new STEM jobs; 
(G) building STEM career and seamless 
transfer pathways; and 
(H) developing novel mechanisms to iden-
tify and recruit talent into STEM programs, in 
particular talent from groups historically under-
represented in STEM. 
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying out activities 
under this subsection, the Director shall encourage ap-
plications to develop, enhance, or expand cooperative 
STEM education and training partnerships between 
institutions of higher education, industry, and labor 
organizations. 
(d) IMPROVING ACCESS TO STEM EDUCATION AT CA-
REER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Director shall make 
awards, on a competitive basis, to institutions of 
higher education (including postsecondary vocational
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institutions) to support career and technical edu-
cation in STEM and computer science related fields. 
(2) PRIORITY.—In making awards under this 
subsection, the Director shall give priority to institu-
tions that demonstrate effective strategies to recruit 
and provide career and technical education to vet-
erans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning 
to the private sector workforce. 
(3) CAREER
AND
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
DE-
FINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘career and tech-
nical education’’ has the meaning given that term in 
section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical 
Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). 
(e) COURSE-BASED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EX-
PERIENCES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall carry out 
a 4-year pilot program under which the Director 
shall make awards, on a competitive basis, to institu-
tions of higher education and nonprofit organizations 
(or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to 
establish a total of not fewer than five Centers to de-
velop and scale up successful models for providing un-
dergraduate students with hands-on, course-based re-
search experiences.
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(2) USE OF FUNDS.—Awards made under this 
paragraph shall be used to— 
(A) develop, assess, and disseminate models 
for providing undergraduate students with 
course-based research experiences across STEM 
disciplines and education levels; 
(B) identify and address opportunities and 
challenges in facilitating implementation across 
a broad range of institution types, including his-
torically Black colleges and universities, Tribal 
Colleges or Universities, minority serving insti-
tutions and community colleges; 
(C) identify and develop best practices to 
address barriers for faculty, including institu-
tional culture, resources, and incentive struc-
tures; 
(D) identify and address factors that may 
facilitate or discourage participation by students 
from all backgrounds; 
(E) provide faculty with curriculum, profes-
sional development, training, networking oppor-
tunities, and other support to enable the develop-
ment, adaptation, or expansion of a course-based 
research experience; and
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(F) collect data and carry out research to 
evaluate the impacts of course- based under-
graduate research experiences on the STEM 
workforce. 
(3) PARTNERSHIPS.—In making awards under 
this paragraph, the Director shall consider the extent 
to which the proposed Center will establish partner-
ships among multiple types of academic institutions, 
including community colleges, emerging research in-
stitutions, EPSCoR institutions, historically Black 
colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Univer-
sities, and minority-serving institutions, the private 
sector, and other relevant stakeholders in supporting 
programs and activities to facilitate faculty training 
and the widespread and sustained implementation of 
promising, evidence-based practices, models, pro-
grams, and curriculum. 
(4) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date on which the pilot program is completed, the Di-
rector shall submit to Congress a report that in-
cludes— 
(A) an assessment, that includes feedback 
from the research community, of the effectiveness 
of the pilot program in increasing the number,
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diversity, and workforce readiness of STEM 
graduates; and 
(B) if determined to be effective, a plan for 
permanent implementation of the pilot program. 
(f) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGICAL
MANUFACTURING 
ACT.— 
(1) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—Section 2 of the 
Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 
U.S.C. 1862h) is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a)— 
(i) in paragraph (3), by striking 
‘‘science, mathematics, and technology’’ and 
inserting ‘‘science, technology, engineering, 
and mathematics or STEM’’; 
(ii) in paragraph (4), by inserting 
‘‘educated’’ and before ‘‘trained’’; and 
(iii) in paragraph (5), by striking 
‘‘scientific and technical education and 
training’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM education 
and training’’; and 
(B) in subsection (b)— 
(i) in paragraph (2), by striking 
‘‘mathematics and science’’ and inserting 
‘‘STEM fields’’; and
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(ii) in paragraph (4), by striking 
‘‘mathematics and science instruction’’ and 
inserting ‘‘STEM instruction’’. 
(2) MODERNIZING REFERENCES TO STEM.—Sec-
tion 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act 
of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) is amended— 
(A) in the section heading, by striking 
‘‘SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION’’ 
and inserting ‘‘STEM EDUCATION’’; 
(B) in subsection (a)— 
(i) in the subsection heading, by strik-
ing ‘‘SCIENTIFIC
AND
TECHNICAL
EDU-
CATION’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘STEM 
EDU-
CATION’’; 
(ii) in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1)— 
(I) by inserting ‘‘and education to 
prepare the skilled technical workforce 
to meet workforce demands’’ before ‘‘, 
and to improve’’; 
(II) by striking ‘‘core education 
courses in science and mathematics’’ 
and inserting ‘‘core education courses 
in STEM fields’’;
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(III) by inserting ‘‘veterans and 
individuals engaged in’’ before ‘‘work 
in the home’’; and 
(IV) by inserting ‘‘and on build-
ing a pathway from secondary schools 
to 
associate-degree-granting 
institu-
tions, to careers that require technical 
training’’ before ‘‘, and shall be de-
signed’’; 
(iii) in paragraph (1)— 
(I) by inserting ‘‘and study’’ after 
‘‘development’’; and 
(II) by striking ‘‘core science and 
mathematics courses’’ and inserting 
‘‘core STEM courses’’; 
(iv) in paragraph (2), by striking 
‘‘science, mathematics, and advanced-tech-
nology fields’’ and inserting ‘‘STEM and 
advanced- technology fields’’; 
(v) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting 
‘‘to support the advanced- technology indus-
tries that drive the competitiveness of the 
United States in the global economy’’ before 
the semicolon at the end;
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(vi) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘sci-
entific and advanced- technology fields’’ and 
inserting ‘‘STEM and advanced-technology 
fields’’; and 
(vii) in paragraph (5), by striking 
‘‘advanced scientific and technical edu-
cation’’ and inserting ‘‘advanced STEM 
and advanced- technology’’; 
(C) in subsection (c)— 
(i) in paragraph (1)— 
(I) in subparagraph (A)— 
(aa) in the matter preceding 
clause (i), by striking ‘‘to encour-
age’’ and all that follows through 
‘‘such means as—’’ and inserting 
‘‘to encourage the development of 
career and educational pathways 
with multiple entry and exit 
points leading to credentials and 
degrees, and to assist students 
pursuing pathways in STEM 
fields to transition from associate- 
degree-granting 
colleges 
to 
bachelor- degree-granting institu-
tions, through such means as—’’;
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(bb) in clause (i), by striking 
‘‘to ensure’’ and inserting ‘‘to de-
velop articulation agreements that 
ensure’’; and 
(cc) in clause (ii), by strik-
ing ‘‘courses at the bachelor-de-
gree-granting institution’’ and in-
serting ‘‘the career and edu-
cational pathways supported by 
the articulation agreements’’; 
(II) in subparagraph (B)— 
(aa) in clause (i), by insert-
ing ‘‘veterans and individuals en-
gaged in’’ before ‘‘work in the 
home’’; 
(bb) in clause (iii)— 
(AA) by striking ‘‘bach-
elor’s-degree- granting insti-
tutions’’ and inserting ‘‘in-
stitutions or work sites’’; and 
(BB) by inserting ‘‘or 
industry internships’’ after 
‘‘summer programs’’; and 
(cc) by striking the flush text 
following clause (iv); and
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gional technology and innovation hubs as outlined in 
subsection (h). 
‘‘(2) USE
OF
FUNDS.—Grants or cooperative 
agreements awarded under paragraph (1) to a re-
gional technology and innovation hub may be used by 
the regional technology and innovation hub to sup-
port any of the following activities, consistent with 
the most current regional innovation strategy of the 
regional technology and innovation hub, which may 
have been developed with or without financial assist-
ance received under subsection (e) of this section: 
‘‘(A) WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVI-
TIES.—Workforce development activities includ-
ing activities relating to the following: 
‘‘(i) The creation of partnerships be-
tween industry, workforce, nonprofit, and 
educational institutions, which may include 
community colleges, to create and align 
technical training and educational pro-
grams, including for a skilled technical 
workforce. 
‘‘(ii) The design, development, and up-
dating of educational and training cur-
riculum and programs, including training 
of trainers, teachers, or instructors tied to
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‘‘(iv) The effectiveness of the regional 
technology and innovation hub in ensuring 
that, in the region of the regional technology 
and innovation hub, growth in technology 
and innovation sectors produces broadly 
shared opportunity across the region, in-
cluding for economic disadvantaged and 
underrepresented populations and rural 
areas. 
‘‘(v) Information regarding such other 
matters as the Secretary may require. 
‘‘(3) INTERIM
REPORTS
BY
RECIPIENTS
OF 
GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In addi-
tion to requiring submittal of final reports under 
paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary may require a re-
gional technology and innovation hub described in 
such paragraph to submit to the Secretary such in-
terim reports as the Secretary considers appropriate. 
‘‘(4) ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not less 
frequently than once each year, the Secretary shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress an 
annual report on the results of the assessments con-
ducted by the Secretary under paragraph (1)(C) dur-
ing the period covered by the report.