National Science Foundation for the Future Act

Bill: 117-hr-2225
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Air quality
Biological and life sciences
Chemistry
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Earth sciences
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority education
Minority employment
National Science Foundation
Natural disasters
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Research ethics
Rural conditions and development
Science and engineering education
Scientific communication
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Violent crime
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: 

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.
 
The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to
 
 
enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
 
award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Tranformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
 
award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education; 
 
 carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of historically underrepresented groups;
 
 maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF; 
 
 award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems; 
 
support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system; and 
 
 award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics.
 
 
The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.

action_date: 2021-06-28
text: 

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

 
This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF.
 
The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to
 
 
enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research;
 
award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations;
 
provide grants for research on programming that engages students in grades Pre-K through 8, including underrepresented and rural students, in STEM in order to prepare such students to pursue degrees or careers in STEM;
 
award grants to support research and development activities to encourage greater collaboration and coordination between institutions of higher education and industry to enhance education, foster hands-on learning experiences, and improve alignment with workforce needs;
 
award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education; 
 
award grants to advance research on the nature of learning and teaching at community colleges;
 
award grants to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree;
 
award grants to carry out research on the cyber workforce;
 
 establish a cybersecurity workforce data initiative;
 
 carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of groups historically underrepresented in such studies and careers;
 
 maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF; 
 
 award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems; 
 
support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system;
 
 award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics; and
 
award grants to support basic research that will accelerate innovation to advance critical minerals mining strategies and technologies.
 
 
The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3187-3202)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186).(text: CR H3187-3202)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3222-3223)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2225.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3187-3206)
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.
action_date: 2021-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-13
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2021-05-13
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House