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‘‘(8) DIVERSITY PREFERENCES.—In awarding financial assist-
ance under paragraph (1) for planning or establishing a Manu-
facturing USA institute, an agency head shall give special 
consideration to Manufacturing USA institutes that— 
‘‘(A) contribute to the geographic diversity of the Manu-
facturing USA Program; 
‘‘(B) are located in an area with a low per capita 
income; 
‘‘(C) are located in an area with a high proportion 
of socially disadvantaged residents; or 
‘‘(D) are located in small and rural communities.’’. 
SEC. 10262. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE MANUFAC-
TURING USA PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation 
with the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the 
heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary of Commerce 
considers relevant, shall coordinate with existing and new Manufac-
turing USA institutes to integrate covered entities as active mem-
bers of the Manufacturing USA institutes, including through the 
development of preferences in selection criteria for proposals to 
create new Manufacturing USA institutes or renew existing Manu-
facturing USA institutes that include one or more covered entities. 
(b) COVERED ENTITIES.—For purposes of this subsection, a cov-
ered entity is— 
(1) an historically Black college and university; 
(2) a Tribal College or University; 
(3) a minority-serving institution; 
(4) a minority business enterprise (as such term is defined 
in section 1400.2 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or 
successor regulation); or 
(5) a rural-serving institution of higher education (as such 
term is defined in section 861 of the Higher Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161q)). 
SEC. 10263. PROMOTING DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF TECHNOLOGIES 
DEVELOPED UNDER MANUFACTURING USA PROGRAM. 
(a) 
DEPARTMENT
OF
COMMERCE
POLICIES
TO
PROMOTE 
DOMESTIC
PRODUCTION
OF
TECHNOLOGIES
DEVELOPED
UNDER 
MANUFACTURING USA NETWORK.— 
(1) POLICIES.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Each agency head (as such term 
is defined in section 34(a) of the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s(a))) and 
the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Commerce, establish policies to promote the 
domestic production of technologies developed by the Manu-
facturing USA Network. 
(B) 
ELEMENTS.—The 
policies 
established 
under 
subparagraph (A) shall include the following: 
(i) Measures to partner domestic developers of 
goods, services, or technologies by Manufacturing USA 
Network activities with domestic manufacturers and 
sources of financing. 
(ii) Measures to develop and provide incentives 
to promote transfer of intellectual property and goods, 
services, or technologies developed by Manufacturing 
USA Network activities to domestic manufacturers.
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(iii) Measures to assist with supplier scouting and 
other supply chain development, including the use of 
the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership 
under section 25 of the National Institute of Standards 
and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k) to carry out such 
measures. 
(iv) A process to review and approve or deny mem-
bership in a Manufacturing USA institute by foreign- 
owned entities, especially from countries of concern, 
including the People’s Republic of China. 
(v) Measures to prioritize Federal procurement of 
goods, services, or technologies developed by the Manu-
facturing USA Network activities from domestic 
sources, as appropriate. 
(C) PROCESSES FOR WAIVERS.—The policies established 
under this paragraph shall include 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 require-
ments, operational needs, other legal or international treaty 
obligations, or other factors determined important to the 
success of the Manufacturing USA Program. 
(2) PROHIBITION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—A company of the People’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 paragraph, 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 INSTITUTES.—Sub-
section (h) of section 34 of the National Institute of Standards 
and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278s) is amended by adding at 
the end the following: 
‘‘(7) COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF INSTITUTES.— 
‘‘(A) COUNCIL.—The National Program Office shall 
establish or designate a council of heads of any Manufac-
turing USA institute receiving Federal funding at any time 
to foster collaboration 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 council established 
pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall assist the National 
Program Office in carrying out the functions of the National 
Program Office under paragraph (2).’’. 
(c) REQUIREMENT FOR NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE TO DEVELOP 
STRATEGIES FOR RETAINING DOMESTIC PUBLIC BENEFIT AFTER CES-
SATION OF FEDERAL FUNDING.—Subparagraph (C) 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 a strategy 
for retaining domestic public benefits from Manufacturing USA 
institutes once Federal funding has been discontinued’’ after ‘‘Pro-
gram’’.
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(d) MODIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE 
TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS.—Subpara-
graph (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 ‘‘activi-
ties’’. 
(e) ADVICE
FROM
THE
UNITED
STATES
MANUFACTURING 
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 manufacturing workforce within the Manufac-
turing USA Program. 
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 Department 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; 
(2) openness to diverse perspectives and a focus on freedom 
from censorship and political bias will continue to make edu-
cational and research institutions in the United States beacons 
to thousands of students from across the world; 
(3) increasing research and technology transfer invest-
ments, building regional capacity and reducing geographic dis-
parity, 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, encour-
aging broader participation of populations underrepresented 
in STEM, and collaborating with nongovernment partners to 
ensure the leadership of the United States in technological 
innovation; and 
(5) authorization and funding for investments in research, 
education, technology transfer, intellectual property, manufac-
turing, 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. 
SEC. 10302. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the National Science 
Board.
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(2) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director 
of the National Science Foundation. 
(3) NSF INCLUDES.—The term ‘‘NSF INCLUDES’’ means 
the initiative carried out under section 10323. 
(4) STEM 
ECOSYSTEM.—The term ‘‘STEM ecosystem’’ 
means a local, regional, or statewide network, consortium, or 
multi-sector partnership, which may be led or co-led by a non-
profit organizational entity, that is operating in the United 
States with the goal of supporting participation in STEM study, 
activities, 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 appropriated 
to the Foundation $11,897,480,000 for fiscal year 2023. 
(2) SPECIFIC
ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount authorized 
under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $9,050,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
to carry out research and related activities, of which— 
(i) $55,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Program; 
and 
(ii) $1,500,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and 
Partnerships; 
(B) $1,950,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $73,700,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $59,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
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 
(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 appropriated for 
major research equipment and facilities construction, of 
which $76,250,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $620,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
agency operations and award management; 
(E) $5,090,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Office of the National Science Board; and 
(F) $23,390,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Office of the Inspector General. 
(b) FISCAL YEAR 2024.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Foundation $15,646,930,000 for fiscal year 2024. 
(2) SPECIFIC
ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount authorized 
under paragraph (1)—
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(A) $12,050,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
to carry out research and related activities, of which— 
(i) $60,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Program; 
and 
(ii) $3,350,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and 
Partnerships; 
(B) $2,500,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $80,400,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $64,910,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
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 appropriated for 
major research equipment and facilities construction, of 
which $80,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Program; 
(D) $710,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
agency operations and award management; 
(E) $5,320,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Office of the National Science Board; and 
(F) $26,610,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
the Office of the Inspector General. 
(c) FISCAL YEAR 2025.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the Foundation $16,706,670,000 for fiscal year 2025. 
(2) SPECIFIC
ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount authorized 
under paragraph (1)— 
(A) $12,850,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
to carry out research and related activities, of which— 
(i) $70,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Program; 
and 
(ii) $3,550,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and 
Partnerships; 
(B) $2,700,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for STEM education, of which— 
(i) $87,100,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program; 
(ii) $70,320,000 is authorized to be appropriated 
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
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(b) SUPPORTING PREK–12 INFORMAL STEM OPPORTUNITIES.— 
Section 3 of the STEM Education Act of 2015 (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 existing programs 
where appropriate to institutions of higher education and non-
profit organizations (or consortia of such intuitions or organiza-
tions) on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis for research on 
effective approaches to engaging students in PreK–12, including 
students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM 
and rural students. 
‘‘(2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this subsection are to— 
‘‘(A) provide effective, compelling, and engaging means 
for teaching and reinforcing fundamental 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-related fields; and 
‘‘(C) broaden participation of groups historically under-
represented in STEM and rural students, in the STEM 
workforce. 
‘‘(3) USE OF FUNDS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Awards made under this subsection 
shall support research and development on innovative 
before-school, after-school, out-of-school, or summer activi-
ties that are designed to encourage interest, engagement, 
and skills development in STEM, including for students 
from groups historically underrepresented in STEM and 
rural students. 
‘‘(B) PERMITTED ACTIVITIES.—The research and develop-
ment activities described in subparagraph (A) may 
include— 
‘‘(i) the provision of programming described in such 
subparagraph for the purpose of research described 
in such subparagraph; 
‘‘(ii) the use of a variety of engagement methods, 
including cooperative and hands-on learning; 
‘‘(iii) exposure of students to role models in the 
fields of STEM and near-peer mentors; 
‘‘(iv) training of informal learning educators, youth- 
serving professionals, and volunteers who lead informal 
STEM programs in using evidence-based methods con-
sistent with the target student population being served; 
‘‘(v) education of students on the relevance and 
significance of STEM careers, provision of academic 
advice and assistance, and activities designed to help 
students make real-world connections to STEM con-
tent; 
‘‘(vi) the preparation of students to attend events, 
competitions, and academic programs that provide con-
tent expertise and encourage career exposure in STEM, 
which may include the purchase of parts and supplies 
needed to prepare for participation in such competi-
tions;
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‘‘(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; 
‘‘(ix) coordination with STEM-rich environments, 
including other nonprofit, nongovernmental organiza-
tions, out-of- classroom settings, institutions of higher 
education, vocational facilities, corporations, museums, 
or science centers; and 
‘‘(x) the acquisition of instructional materials or 
technology-based tools to conduct applicable award 
activity. 
‘‘(4) APPLICATION.—An applicant seeking funding under this 
subsection shall submit an application at such time, in such 
manner, and containing such information as may be required 
by the Director. Applications that include or partner with a 
nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that has extensive 
experience and expertise in increasing the participation of stu-
dents in PreK–12 in STEM are encouraged. At a minimum, 
the application shall include the following: 
‘‘(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 recruitment and 
selection of students to participate in such activities. 
‘‘(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 promotes 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 programming 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 received, a report in a form pre-
scribed by the Director. 
‘‘(6) ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS.—In making awards under 
this subsection, the Director shall encourage applications which, 
for the purpose of the activity 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 support and 
improvement activities or targeted support and improve-
ment activities under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1111(d) 
of the Elementary 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).
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‘‘(7) ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISSEMINATION.— 
‘‘(A) 
EVALUATION
REQUIRED.—The 
Director 
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 pur-
suit of degrees or careers in STEM, including underrep-
resented and rural students, in PreK–12. 
‘‘(B) REPORT
ON
EVALUATIONS.—Not later than 180 
days after the completion of the evaluation under subpara-
graph (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 administrative and 
legislative action that could optimize the effectiveness 
of the program under this subsection. 
‘‘(8) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this subsection, the 
Director shall, for purposes of enhancing program effectiveness 
and avoiding duplication of activities, 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 subsection 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 accomplishments, elevates their public profile, and creates 
rewarding career paths to which all STEM teachers can aspire, 
both to prepare future STEM researchers and to create a sci-
entifically literate public. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Administrator’’ 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 institution of 
higher education and one or more of the following: 
(I) A State educational agency (as defined in 
section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
(II) A local educational agency (as defined in 
section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). 
(III) An education nonprofit Association. 
(IV) A cross sector STEM organization. 
(V) A private entity, including a STEM-related 
business. 
(C) HIGH-NEED SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high-need school’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b) of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 6631(b)).
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(D) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.—The term ‘‘profes-
sional Development’’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 8101 of the Elementary 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 ADVISORY BOARD.— 
The term ‘‘National STEM Teacher Corps Advisory Board’’ 
means the Advisory Board for the National STEM Teacher 
Corps established under paragraph (5). 
(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL STEM TEACHER CORPS.— 
The Director may, subject to the availability of appropriations, 
establish within the Foundation, a National STEM Teacher 
Corps 10-year pilot program to be administered by the Adminis-
trator, who shall be appointed by the Director. As appropriate, 
the Director may use existing NSF programs to establish and 
execute this program. 
(4) DUTIES
OF
THE
ADMINISTRATOR.—The Administrator 
shall— 
(A) create a process and standards for selection of 
eligible applicants to become members of the National 
STEM Teacher Corps, including— 
(i) uniform selection criteria that includes— 
(I) deep knowledge of STEM content and peda-
gogy; 
(II) a passion for STEM subjects and dedica-
tion to teaching, evidence of leadership skills, and 
potential for continued career growth as an 
educator; and 
(III) 
demonstrated 
experience 
increasing 
STEM student achievement and STEM participa-
tion rates for all students, particularly those from 
rural and high-need schools; and 
(ii) a uniform selection process, including a com-
prehensive application that includes recommendations 
and other relevant professional information; 
(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 impact of the 
National STEM Teacher Corps by— 
(i) documenting, monitoring, and assessing the pro-
gram outcomes or impact on the STEM careers of 
participants; and 
(ii) documenting, monitoring, and assessing the 
program outcomes for the STEM education profession 
nationwide, particularly 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 pertaining to the National STEM Teacher Corps 
for the length of the pilot program. 
(B) COMPOSITION.—