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Introduced
10/27/2020
10/27/2020
In Committee
10/28/2020
10/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Establishes an independent agency to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology in the executive branch of the federal government. The bill provides for a Board of Directors for the institute, which shall establish a minimum of 10 local boards. The Board of Directors shall develop requirements for each local board based on the comprehensive strategy of the local board. Each local board shall establish a research hub and oversee the activities of such hub.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an independent agency called the Federal Institute of Technology in the executive branch. The bill provides for a Board of Directors to oversee the Institute, which shall establish a minimum of 10 local boards to develop research hubs and oversee activities in specific regions. The local boards will be responsible for promoting research and education in qualified subjects like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as improving infrastructure and access to capital in their respective regions. The bill authorizes significant funding for the Institute over the next decade to support these efforts. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to incentivize the production of software in rural and minority-majority areas, require employers to report more information on their workforce, and expand computer science education in K-12 schools.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Ro Khanna (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 10/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8693/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8693/BILLS-116hr8693ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8693/BILLS-116hr8693ih.pdf.pdf |
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