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42 U.S.C. § 19063 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19063. Leveraging international expertise in research
The Director shall explore and advance opportunities for leveraging international capabilities and resources that align with the Foundation and United States research community priorities and have the potential to benefit United States prosperity, security, health, and well-being, including through binational research and development organizations and foundations and by sending teams of Foundation scientific staff for site visits of scientific facilities and agencies in other countries. The Director shall establish and implement policies, including through any research security training requirements, to mitigate the potential risks of such interactions, including risks to the protection of intellectual property and the risk of undue foreign influence on research.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10354, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1562.)
42 U.S.C. § 19064 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19064. Biological research collections
(a) In general
The Director shall continue to support databases, tools, methods, and other activities that secure and improve existing physical and digital biological research collections, improve the accessibility of collections and collection-related data for research and educational purposes, develop capacity for curation and collection management, and to transfer ownership of collections that are significant to the biological research community, including to museums and universities.
(b) Specimen management plan
In consultation with other relevant Federal research agencies, and as the Director determines is appropriate, the Director shall require that proposals submitted to the Foundation for funding for research that involves collecting or generating specimens include, as part of the data management plan under section 19053 of this title, a description of how the specimens and associated data will be accessioned into and maintained in an established biological collection.
(c) Action Center for Biological Collections
In coordination with other relevant Federal research agencies, as appropriate, the Director shall make awards on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education or non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to facilitate coordination and data sharing among communities of practice for research, education, workforce training, evaluation, and business model development, including by establishing an Action Center for Biological Collections.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10355, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1562.)
42 U.S.C. § 19065 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19065. Clean water research and technology acceleration
The Director shall make awards on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to institutions of higher education or non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to—
(1) support transdisciplinary research to significantly advance our understanding of water availability, quality, and dynamics and the impact of human activity and a changing climate on urban and rural water and wastewater systems, including in low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged communities;
(2) develop, pilot, and deploy innovative technologies, systems, and other approaches to identifying and addressing challenges that affect water availability, quality, and security, including through direct engagement with affected communities and partnerships with the private sector, State, territorial, Tribal, and local governments, non-profit organizations and water management professionals; and
(3) grow the scientific workforce capable of studying and managing water and wastewater systems and of conducting wastewater surveillance, through education, training, and other professional development.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10356, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1563.)
42 U.S.C. § 19066 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19066. Technology and behavioral science research
(a) In general
The Director shall make awards on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis for research and development to—
(1) increase understanding of social media and consumer technology access and use patterns and related mental health, behavioral, and substance use disorder issues, particularly for children and adolescents; and
(2) explore the role of social media and consumer technology in rising rates of mental health and substance use disorder issues, including within communities experiencing long-term economic distress.
(b) Coordination to avoid duplication
In making awards under this subsection, the Director shall, for purposes of avoiding duplication of activities and research, consult, collaborate, and coordinate with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10357, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1563.)
42 U.S.C. § 19068 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19068. Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Capabilities Act
(a) Short title
This section may be cited as the “Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021”.
(b) Purpose
It is the purpose of this section to promote scientific research and development opportunities for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture capabilities.
(c) Foundation directive on agricultural sensor research
In making awards under the sensor systems and networked systems programs of the Foundation, the Director shall include in consideration of portfolio balance research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation—
(1) to improve the reliable use of advance sensing systems in rural and agricultural areas; and
(2) that considers—
(A) direct gateway access for locally stored data;
(B) attenuation of signal transmission;
(C) loss of signal transmission; and
(D) at-scale performance for wireless power.
(d) Omitted
(e) GAO review
Not later than 18 months after August 9, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide—
(1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies, such as the existing use of—
(A) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency identification, and related technologies that can monitor soil properties, irrigation conditions, and plant physiology;
(B) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency identification, and related technologies that can monitor livestock activity and health;
(C) network connectivity and wireless communications that can securely support digital agriculture technologies in rural and remote areas;
(D) aerial imagery generated by satellites or unmanned aerial vehicles;
(E) ground-based robotics;
(F) control systems design and connectivity, such as smart irrigation control systems;
(G) Global Positioning System-based applications; and
(H) data management software and advanced analytics that can assist decision making and improve agricultural outcomes; and
(2) a review of Federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training, in existence on August 9, 2022.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10361, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1567.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 10361 of Pub. L. 117–167. Subsec. (d) of section 10361 of Pub. L. 117–167 amended section 1862i of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 19069 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19069. Astronomy and satellite constellations
The Director shall support research into and the design, development, and testing of mitigation measures to address the potential impact of satellite constellations on Foundation scientific programs by—
(1) making awards on a competitive basis to support study of the potential impacts of satellite constellations on ground-based optical, infrared, and radio astronomy, including through existing programs such Spectrum and Wireless Innovation enabled by Future Technologies (SWIFT) and the Spectrum Innovation Initiative;
(2) supporting research on potential satellite impacts and benefits and mitigation strategies to be carried out at one or more Foundation supported Federally Funded Research and Development Centers or major multiuser research facilities as defined in section 1862s–2(g) of this title, as appropriate; and
(3) supporting workshops related to the potential impact of satellite constellations on scientific research and how those constellations could be used to improve scientific research.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10362, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1568.)
42 U.S.C. § 19070 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19070. Research on the impact of inflation
(a) In general
The Director may make awards, on a competitive merit-reviewed basis, to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to support research to improve our understanding of the impact of inflation.
(b) Use of funds
Activities funded by an award under this section may include—
(1) measuring the economic impact of inflation on the American people, including an analysis of cost-of-living and wage impacts;
(2) considering the impact of inflation on American international competitiveness;
(3) evaluating the impact of inflation on rural and underserved communities throughout the country;
(4) assessing the ways inflation could impact future American generations; and
(5) evaluating the impact of policymaking on inflation, including the impact of further Government spending.
(c) Coordination to avoid duplication
In making awards under this section, the Director shall, for purposes of avoiding duplication of activities and research, consult, collaborate, and coordinate with the programs and policies of other relevant Federal agencies.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10363, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1568.)
42 U.S.C. § 19071 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19071. Microgravity utilization policy
(a) Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that space technology and the utilization of the microgravity environment for science, engineering, and technology development is critical to long-term competitiveness with near-peer competitors, including China.
(b) Policy
To the extent appropriate during an award period, the Foundation shall facilitate access by recipients of Foundation awards to the microgravity environment, including in private sector platforms, for the development of science, engineering, and technology relevant to the award.
(c) Report
Not later than 180 days after August 9, 2022, the Director shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the Foundation’s plan for facilitating awardee access to the microgravity environment.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10364, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1569.)
42 U.S.C. § 19081 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19081. Facility operation and maintenance
(a) In general
The Director shall continue the Facility Operation Transition pilot program for a total of 5 years.
(b) Cost sharing
The Facility Operation Transition program shall provide funding for 10 to 50 percent of the operations and maintenance costs for major research facilities that are within the first five years of operation, where the share is determined based on—
(1) the operations and maintenance costs of the major research facility; and
(2) the capacity of the managing directorate or division to absorb such costs.
(c) Report
After the fifth year of the pilot program, the Director shall transmit a report to Congress that includes—
(1) an assessment, that includes feedback from the research community, of the effectiveness of the pilot program for—
(A) supporting research directorates and divisions in balancing investments in research grants and funding for the initial operation and maintenance of major facilities;
(B) incentivizing the development of new world-class facilities;
(C) facilitating interagency and international partnerships;
(D) funding core elements of multi-disciplinary facilities; and
(E) supporting facility divestment costs; and
(2) if deemed effective, a plan for permanent implementation of the pilot program.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10371, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1570.)
42 U.S.C. § 19082 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19082. Reviews
The Director shall periodically carry out reviews within each of the directorates and divisions to assess the cost and benefits of extending the operations of research facilities that have exceeded their planned operational lifespan.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10372, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1571.)
42 U.S.C. § 19083 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19083. Helium conservation
(a) Major research instrumentation support
(1) In general
The Director shall support, through the Major Research Instrumentation program, proposal requests that include the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to reduce consumption of helium.
(2) Cost sharing
The Director may waive the cost-sharing requirement for helium conservation measures for non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education and Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education that are not ranked among the top 100 institutions receiving Federal research and development funding, as documented by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.
(b) Annual report
No later than 1 year after August 9, 2022, and annually for the subsequent two years, the Director shall submit an annual report to Congress on the use of funding awarded by the Foundation for the purchase and conservation of helium. The report should include—
(1) the volume and price of helium purchased;
(2) changes in pricing and availability of helium; and
(3) any supply disruptions impacting a substantial number of institutions.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10373, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1571.)
42 U.S.C. § 19101 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19101. Establishment
There is established within the Foundation the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships to advance research and development, technology development, and related solutions to address United States societal, national, and geostrategic challenges, for the benefit of all Americans.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10381, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1576.)
42 U.S.C. § 19102 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19102. Purposes
The purposes of the Directorate established under section 19101 of this title are to—
(1) support use-inspired and translational research and accelerate the development and use of federally funded research;
(2) strengthen United States competitiveness by accelerating the development of key technologies; and
(3) grow the domestic workforce in key technology focus areas, and expand the participation of United States students and researchers in areas of societal, national, and geostrategic importance, at all levels of education.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10382, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1576.)
42 U.S.C. § 19104 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19104. Requirements
In carrying out the activities under the Directorate, the Director shall ensure the programmatic work of the Directorate and Foundation—
(1) utilizes the full potential of the United States workforce by avoiding undue geographic concentration of research and development and education funding across the United States, and encourages broader participation in the key technology focus area workforce by populations historically underrepresented in STEM; and
(2) incorporates a worker perspective through participation by labor organizations and workforce training organizations.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10384, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1577.)
42 U.S.C. § 19105 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19105. Assistant Director
(a) In general
The Director shall appoint an Assistant Director responsible for the management of the Directorate established under this part, in the same manner as other Assistant Directors of the Foundation are appointed.
(b) Qualifications
The Assistant Director shall be an individual, who by reason of professional background and experience, is specially qualified to—
(1) advise the Director on all matters pertaining to use-inspired and translational research, development, and commercialization at the Foundation, including partnership with the private sector and other users of Foundation funded research; and
(2) develop and implement the necessary policies and procedures to promote a culture of use-inspired and translational research within the Directorate and across the Foundation and carry out the responsibilities under subsection (c).
(c) Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Director shall include—
(1) advising the Director on all matters pertaining to use-inspired and translational research and development activities at the Foundation, including effective practices for convergence research, and the potential impact of Foundation research on United States societal, national and geostrategic challenges;
(2) identifying opportunities for and facilitating coordination and collaboration, where appropriate, on use-inspired and translational research, development, adoption, and commercialization—
(A) among the offices, directorates, and divisions within the Foundation; and
(B) between the Foundation and stakeholders in academia, the private sector, including non-profit entities, labor organizations, Federal or State agencies, and international entities, as appropriate;
(3) ensuring that the activities carried out under this part do not substantially and unnecessarily duplicate activities supported by other parts of the Foundation or other relevant Federal agencies;
(4) approving all new programs within the Directorate;
(5) developing and testing diverse merit-review models and mechanisms for selecting and providing awards for use-inspired and translational research and development at different scales, from individual investigator awards to large multi-institution collaborations;
(6) assessing the success of programs;
(7) administering awards to achieve the purposes described in section 19102 of this title; and
(8) performing other such duties pertaining to the purposes in section 19102 of this title as are required by the Director.
(d) Relationship to the Director
The Assistant Director shall report to the Director.
(e) Relationship to other programs
No other directorate within the Foundation shall report to the Assistant Director.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10385, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1577.)
42 U.S.C. § 19106 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19106. Advisory committee
(a) In general
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) the Director shall establish an advisory committee to assess, and make recommendations regarding, the activities carried out under this part.
(b) Membership
The advisory committee members shall—
(1) be individuals with relevant experience or expertise, including individuals from industry and national labs, educators, academic subject matter experts, including individuals with knowledge of key technology focus areas and their impact on United States national security and geostrategic leadership, the technical and social dimensions of science and technology, technology transfer experts, labor organizations, representatives of civil society, and other nongovernmental organizations; and
(2) consist of at least 10 members broadly representative of stakeholders, including no less than 3 members from the private sector, none of whom shall be an employee of the Federal Government, and no less than 1 member with significant expertise in United States national security and economic competitiveness.
(c) Responsibilities
The Committee’s responsibilities shall include—
(1) reviewing and advising on activities carried out under this part;
(2) proposing strategies for fulfilling the purposes in section 19102 of this title;
(3) proposing potential areas of research, particularly as relevant to United States societal, national, and geostrategic challenges; and
(4) other relevant issues as determined by the Director.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10386, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1578.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 19109 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19109. Translation Accelerator
(a) In general
The Director shall establish Translation Accelerators to further the research, development, and commercialization of innovation in the key technology focus areas.
(b) Partnerships
(1) In general
Each Translation Accelerator shall be comprised of a partnership including 2 or more of the following entities:
(A) An institution of higher education.
(B) A for-profit company.
(C) A nonprofit organization.
(D) A Federal agency.
(E) Another entity, if that entity is determined by the Director to be vital to the success of the program.
(2) Institutional or organizational level
The Director shall work to ensure that such partnerships exist at the institutional or organization level, rather than solely at the principal investigator level.
(3) Cost share
Not less than 25 percent of the funding for an institute shall be provided by non-Federal entities.
(4) Number of centers and institutes established
The Director shall endeavor to establish a balance in the number of Regional Innovation Engines and Translation Accelerators.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
From within funds authorized for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, there are authorized to carry out the activities under this section and section 19108 of this title $6,500,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10389, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1584.)
42 U.S.C. § 19112 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 19112. Entrepreneurial fellowships
(a) In general
The Director, acting through the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, shall award fellowships to scientists and engineers to help develop leaders capable of maturing promising ideas and technologies from lab to market or other use and forge connections between academic research and the government, industry, financial sectors, and other end users.
(b) Application
An applicant for a fellowship under this section shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. At a minimum, the Director shall require that applicants—
(1) have completed a doctoral degree in a STEM field no more than 5 years prior to the date of the application, or have otherwise demonstrated significant postbaccalaureate scientific research experience and are considered early career, according to requirements established by the Director; and
(2) have included in the application a proposal for how the fellow will be embedded in a host institution’s research environment.
(c) Outreach
The Director shall conduct program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants—
(1) from diverse research institutions;
(2) from all regions of the country; and
(3) from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields.
(d) Administration agreements
The Director may enter into an agreement with a qualified third-party entity to administer the fellowships, subject to the provisions of this section.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director a total of $125,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to carry out the activities outlined in this section.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10392, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1588.)