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This bill establishes a framework for collaborative research and development between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to jointly advance their mission requirements and priorities. The bill requires the heads of these agencies to create a memorandum of understanding that uses a competitive, merit-reviewed process for selecting research projects across various cutting-edge scientific domains. These research focus areas include plasma science, biological and computational sciences, artificial intelligence, quantum information sciences, energy and materials science, advanced manufacturing technologies, microelectronics, and advanced physics. The agencies are authorized to promote collaboration, support research infrastructure, and develop educational and workforce initiatives in STEM fields. The bill mandates that the agencies can enter into reimbursable agreements and collaborate with other federal agencies to maximize research effectiveness. Within two years of enactment, DOE and NSF must submit a comprehensive report to congressional committees detailing their interagency coordination, technical capabilities, collaborative research achievements, and future opportunities. The bill emphasizes that all research activities must be conducted in a manner consistent with research security guidelines, ensuring that collaborative efforts maintain appropriate safeguards and standards.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1350/all-info