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42 U.S.C. § 19173 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19173. Opportunities for online education
(a) In general
The Director shall make competitive awards to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or a consortium thereof, which may include a private sector partner) to conduct research on online STEM education courses for rural communities.
(b) Research areas
The research areas eligible for funding under this subsection shall include—
(1) evaluating the learning and achievement of rural students in prekindergarten through grade 12 in STEM subjects;
(2) understanding how computer-based and online professional development courses and mentor experiences can be integrated to meet the needs of educators, principals, and other school leaders of rural students in prekindergarten through grade 12;
(3) combining computer-based and online STEM education and training with mentoring and other applied learning arrangements;
(4) leveraging online programs to supplement STEM studies for rural students that need physical and academic accommodation; and
(5) any other activity the Director determines will accomplish the goals of this subsection.
(c) Evaluations
All proposals for awards under this section shall include an evaluation plan that includes the use of outcome-oriented measures to assess the impact and efficacy of the award. Each recipient of an award under this subsection shall include results from these evaluative activities in annual and final projects.
(d) Accountability and dissemination
(1) Evaluation required
The Director shall evaluate the portfolio of awards made under this subsection. Such evaluation shall—
(A) use a common set of benchmarks and tools to assess the results of research conducted under such awards and identify best practices; and
(B) to the extent practicable, integrate findings from activities carried out pursuant to research conducted under this section, with respect to the pursuit of careers and degrees in STEM, with those activities carried out pursuant to other research on serving rural students and communities.
(2) Report on evaluations
Not later than 180 days after the completion of the evaluation under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to Congress and make widely available to the public a report that includes—
(A) the results of the evaluation; and
(B) any recommendations for administrative and legislative action that could optimize the effectiveness of the awards made under this section.
(e) Coordination
In carrying out this section, the Director shall, for purposes of enhancing program effectiveness and avoiding duplication of activities, consult, cooperate, and coordinate with the programs and policies of other relevant Federal agencies.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10513, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1617.)
42 U.S.C. § 19174 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19174. NIST engagement with rural communities
(a) Prize competition
Pursuant to section 3719 of title 15, the Secretary of Commerce shall carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate research and development of creative technologies to support the deployment of affordable and reliable broadband connectivity in rural communities, including unserved rural communities.
(b) Plan for deployment in rural communities
Each proposal submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include a proposed plan for deployment of the technology that is the subject of such proposal.
(c) Prize amount
In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may award not more than a total of $5,000,000 to one or more winners of the prize competition.
(d) Report
Not later than 60 days after the date on which a prize is awarded under the prize competition, the Secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress a report that describes the winning proposal of the prize competition.
(e) Consultation
In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Federal Communications Commission and the heads of relevant departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10516, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1619.)
42 U.S.C. § 19182 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19182. Research at the National Science Foundation
(a) In general
The Director shall make awards, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof) to—
(1) conduct research described in subsection (b) with respect to HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs; and
(2) identify and broadly disseminate effective models for programs and practices at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs that promote the education and workforce preparation of minority students pursuing STEM studies and careers in which such students are underrepresented.
(b) Research
Research described in this subsection is research on the contribution of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to the education and training of underrepresented minority students in STEM fields and to the meeting of national STEM workforce needs, including relating to the following:
(1) The diversity with respect to local context, cultural differences, and institutional structure among HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs and any associated impact on education and research endeavors.
(2) Effective practices at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs and associated outcomes on student recruitment, retention, and advancement in STEM fields, including the ability for students to compete for fellowships, employment, and advancement in the workforce.
(3) Contributions made by HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to local, regional, and national workforces.
(4) The challenges and opportunities for HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in attaining the resources needed for integrating effective practices in STEM education, including providing research experiences for underrepresented minority students.
(5) The access of students at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to STEM infrastructure and any associated outcomes for STEM competency.
(6) Models of STEM curriculum, learning, and teaching successful at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs for increasing participation, retention, and success of underrepresented minority students.
(7) Successful or promising partnerships between HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs and other institutions of higher education, private sector and nonprofit organizations, Federal laboratories, and international research institutions.
(c) Research experiences
Awards under this section may fund the development or expansion of opportunities for the exchange of students and faculty to conduct research, facilitate professional development, and provide mentorship, including through partnerships with institutions of higher education that are not HBCUs, TCUs, or MSIs, private sector and nonprofit organizations, Federal laboratories, and international research institutions.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10523, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1622.)
42 U.S.C. § 19184 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19184. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Director
The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(2) HBCU
The term “HBCU” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20.
(3) Minority serving institution
The term “minority serving institution” or “MSI” means Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined in section 1101a) of title 20; Alaska Native Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions as defined in section 1059d of title 20; and Predominantly Black Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions as defined in section 1067q of title 20.
(4) TCU
The term “TCU” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 1059c of title 20.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10526, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1627.)
42 U.S.C. § 19191 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19191. Findings
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) According to the report issued by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in 2018 entitled “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine”—
(A) sexual harassment is pervasive in institutions of higher education;
(B) the most common type of sexual harassment is gender harassment;
(C) 58 percent of individuals in the academic workplace experience sexual harassment, the second highest rate when compared to the military, the private sector, and Federal, State, and local government;
(D) women who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups are more likely to experience sexual harassment and to feel unsafe at work than White women, White men, or men who are members of such groups;
(E) the training for each individual who has a Doctor of Philosophy in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields is estimated to cost approximately $500,000; and
(F) attrition of an individual so trained results in a loss of talent and money.
(2) According to a 2017 University of Illinois study, among astronomers and planetary scientists, 18 percent of women who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups and 12 percent of White women skipped professional events because they did not feel safe attending.
(3) Reporting procedures with respect to sexual harassment are inconsistent among Federal research agencies and have varying degrees of accessibility.
(4) There is not adequate communication among Federal research agencies and between such agencies and recipients regarding reports of sexual harassment, which has resulted in harassers receiving Federal funding after moving to a different institution.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10531, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1627.)
42 U.S.C. § 19192 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19192. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to increase understanding of the causes and consequences of sex-based and sexual harassment, as discussed in the report issued by the National Academies in 2018 entitled “Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine”, and to advance evidence-based approaches to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10532, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1628.)
42 U.S.C. § 19194 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19194. Research awards
(a) In general
The Director shall make awards, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations)—
(1) to expand research efforts to better understand the factors contributing to, and consequences of, sex-based and sexual harassment affecting individuals in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and
(2) to examine approaches to reduce the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment.
(b) Use of funds
Activities funded by an award under this section may include—
(1) research on the sex-based and sexual harassment experiences of individuals, including in racial and ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, foreign nationals, sexual-minority individuals, and others;
(2) development and assessment of policies, procedures, trainings, and interventions, with respect to sex-based and sexual harassment, conflict management, and ways to foster respectful and inclusive climates;
(3) research on approaches for remediating the negative impacts and outcomes of such harassment on individuals experiencing such harassment;
(4) support for institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to develop, adapt, implement, and assess the impact of innovative, evidence-based strategies, policies, and approaches to policy implementation to prevent and address sex-based and sexual harassment;
(5) research on alternatives to the power dynamics, hierarchical, and dependent relationships, including but not limited to the mentor-mentee relationship, in academia that have been shown to create higher levels of risk for and lower levels of reporting of sex- based and sexual harassment; and
(6) establishing a center for the ongoing compilation, management, and analysis of organizational climate survey data.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title V, § 10534, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1628.)
42 U.S.C. § 19211 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19211. Early-career research fellowship program
(a) In general
The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a 2-year pilot program to make awards to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education or participating Federal research facility chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.
(b) Selection process
The Director of the National Science Foundation shall select recipients under subsection (a) from among citizens, nationals, and lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States.
(c) Outreach
The Director of the National Science Foundation shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants—
(1) from all regions of the country;
(2) from historically underrepresented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and
(3) who graduate from or intend to carry out research at a variety of types of institutions of higher education, including—
(A) historically Black colleges and universities;
(B) Tribal Colleges and Universities;
(C) minority-serving institutions;
(D) institutions of higher education that are not among the top 50 institutions in annual Federal funding for research; and
(E) EPSCoR institutions.
(d) Special consideration
The Director of the National Science Foundation shall give special consideration and priority to an application from an individual who graduated from or is intending to carry out research at an institution of the type specified in subsection (c)(3).
(e) Reports from fellows
Not later than 180 days after the end of the pilot program under this section, each early-career investigator who receives an award under the pilot program shall submit to the Director of the National Science Foundation a report that describes how the early-career investigator used the award funds.
(f) Report from the Director
Not later than 90 days after the conclusion of the second year of the pilot program, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall submit to Congress a report that includes the following:
(1) A summary of the uses of award funds under this section and the impact of the pilot program under this section.
(2) Statistical summary data on fellowship awardees disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, geography, age, years since completion of doctoral degree, and institution type.
(3) If determined effective, a plan for permanent implementation of the pilot program.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10601, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1632.)
42 U.S.C. § 19231 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19231. Requirements for foreign talent recruitment programs
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this part is to direct actions to prohibit participation in any foreign talent recruitment program by personnel of Federal research agencies and to prohibit participation in a malign foreign talent recruitment program by covered individuals involved with research and development awards from those agencies.
(b) Guidance
Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in coordination with the interagency working group established under section 1746 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (42 U.S.C. 6601 note; Public Law 116–92), shall publish and widely distribute a uniform set of guidelines for Federal research agencies regarding foreign talent recruitment programs. Such policy guidelines shall—
(1) prohibit all personnel of each Federal research agency, including Federal employees, contract employees, independent contractors, individuals serving under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq), Visiting Scientist, Engineering, and Educator appointments, and special government employees other than peer reviewers, from participating in a foreign talent recruitment program;
(2) as part of the requirements under section 6605 of this title, require covered individuals to disclose if such individuals are a party to a foreign talent recruitment program contract, agreement, or other arrangement;
(3) prohibit research and development awards from being made for any proposal in which a covered individual is participating in a malign foreign talent recruitment program; and
(4) to the extent practicable, require recipient institutions to prohibit covered individuals participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs from working on projects supported by research and development awards.
(c) Definition of foreign talent recruitment programs
As part of the guidance under subsection (b), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall define and describe the characteristics of a foreign talent recruitment program.
(d) Implementation
Not later than one year after August 9, 2022, each Federal research agency shall issue a policy utilizing the guidelines under subsection (b).
(e) Consistency
The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the policies issued by the Federal research agencies under subsection (d) are consistent to the greatest extent practicable.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10631, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1664.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 91–648, Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1909, which is classified principally to chapter 62 (§ 4701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4701 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 19233 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19233. Review of contracts and agreements
(a) In general
In addition to existing authorities for preventing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of Federal funds, each Federal research agency shall have the authority to—
(1) require, upon request, the submission to such agency, by an institution of higher education or other organization applying for a research and development award, of supporting documentation, including copies of contracts, grants, or any other agreement specific to foreign appointments, employment with a foreign institution, participation in a foreign talent recruitment program and other information reported as current and pending support for all covered individuals in a research and development award application;
(2) require such institution of higher education or other organization to review any documents requested under paragraph (1) for compliance with the Federal research agency’s award terms and conditions, including guidance on conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment; and
(3) upon receipt and review of the information provided under paragraph (1) and in consultation with the institution of higher education or other organization submitting such information, initiate the substitution or removal of a covered individual from a research and development award, reduce the award funding amount, or suspend or terminate the award if the agency head determines such contracts, grants, or agreements include obligations that—
(A) interfere with the capacity for agency-supported activities to be carried out; or
(B) create duplication with agency-supported activities.
(b) Limitations
In exercising the authorities under subsection (a), each Federal research agency shall—
(1) take necessary steps, as practicable, to protect the privacy of all covered individuals and other parties specified in the documentation submitted under paragraph (1) of such subsection;
(2) endeavor to provide justification for requests for supporting documentation made under such paragraph;
(3) require that allegations be proven by a preponderance of evidence; and
(4) as practicable, afford subjects an opportunity to provide comments and rebuttal and an opportunity to appeal before final administrative action is taken.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10633, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1666.)
42 U.S.C. § 19235 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19235. Person or entity of concern prohibition
No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) or entity identified under section 1260h 1 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 116–283) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under—
(1) the Directorate established in part G of subchapter III of this chapter;
(2) section 3722a(b)(1) of title 15, as added by section 10621; or
(3) the Manufacturing USA Program, as improved and expanded under part D of subchapter II of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10636, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1669.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 10621, referred to in par. (2), means section 10621 of Pub. L. 117–167.
Part D of subchapter II of this chapter, referred to in par. (3), was in the original “subtitle E of title II of this division”, meaning subtitle E (§§ 10261–10263) of title II of div. B of Pub. L. 117–167, which is classified principally to part D of subchapter II of this chapter. For complete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 19236 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19236. Nondiscrimination
In carrying out requirements under this part, each Federal research agency shall ensure that policies and activities developed and implemented pursuant to this part are carried out in a manner that does not target, stigmatize, or discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin, consistent with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.).
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10637, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1669.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title VI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 19271 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19271. Establishment of blockchain and cryptocurrency specialist position within OSTP
The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish or designate a blockchain and cryptocurrencies advisory specialist position within the Office to coordinate Federal activities and advise the President on matters of research and development relating to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and distributed ledger technologies.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10671, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1688.)