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US S735

US S735
Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufac- turing, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act, amends the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 to further support advanced technological manufacturing. It establishes multiple pilot programs within the National Science Foundation to expand the number of institutions of higher education, including community colleges and other eligible entities, that can successfully compete for NSF grants. These pilot programs may include elements like mentorship, grant writing assistance, outreach, and administrative support. The bill also modernizes references to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields throughout the existing law and increases funding for the NSF program to $150 million annually from fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-108. (on 05/17/2022)

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