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US HR5107
US HR5107BEACON Act of 2021 Building Equitable Access to Contribute to Our National Security Act of 2021
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Introduced
08/27/2021
08/27/2021
In Committee
08/27/2021
08/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to establish the Minority Institute for Defense Research, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Building Equitable Access to Contribute to Our National Security Act of 2021 (also known as the BEACON Act of 2021), directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan for establishing the Minority Institute for Defense Research, a consortium of leading minority institutions (defined as those in the top 20% in providing essential engineering, research, or development capability). The plan would include information on the Department of Defense's projected needs, an assessment of minority institutions' capabilities, and recommendations for actions to establish the consortium within 10 years. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to establish a grant program for leading minority institutions to develop their contracting and research capabilities. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require contracts awarded to educational institutions under a specific provision to subcontract with minority institutions for at least 5% of the contract value.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5107/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5107/BILLS-117hr5107ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5107/BILLS-117hr5107ih.pdf.pdf |
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