National Science Foundation for the Future Act
- Introduced Mar 26
- Committee Mar 26
- Passed House Jun 28
- Passed Senate Next
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Summary
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
Full summary18 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Jun 28, 2021
- Passed HouseJun 28, 2021
- Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2021
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Jul 12, 2021
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jun 28, 2021
- HouseOn 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)Jun 28, 2021
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3222-3223)Jun 28, 2021
- HouseAt 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.Jun 28, 2021
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2225.Jun 28, 2021
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3187-3206)Jun 28, 2021
- HouseMs. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jun 28, 2021
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.Jun 28, 2021
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.Jun 28, 2021
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Jun 15, 2021
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.Jun 15, 2021
All actions18
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.May 13, 2021
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .May 13, 2021
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.May 4, 2021
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 26, 2021
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)Mar 26, 2021
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Mar 26, 2021
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateJul 12, 2021PDF: Referred in Senate
- Reported in HouseJun 28, 2021PDF: Reported in House
- Engrossed in HouseJun 28, 2021PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2021PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeReferred To Jul 12, 2021
- House Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReported By Jun 28, 2021Markup By, Jun 15, 2021Referred To, Mar 26, 2021
- Subcommittee: Research and Technology SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors50 cosponsors
- Rep. EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX-30)Sponsor, Mar 26, 2021
- FRANK LUCAS (R-OK-3)OriginalJoined Mar 26, 2021
- Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)OriginalJoined Mar 26, 2021
- Michael Waltz (R-FL-6)OriginalJoined Mar 26, 2021
- Deborah Ross (D-NC-2)Joined Apr 12, 2021
- Gwen Moore (D-WI-4)Joined Apr 13, 2021
- James Baird (R-IN-4)Joined Apr 13, 2021
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI-5)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Peter Meijer (R-MI-3)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)Joined Apr 30, 2021
- Elaine Luria (D-VA-2)Joined May 7, 2021
- Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)Joined May 11, 2021
- ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA-19)Joined May 11, 2021
- Ed Case (D-HI-1)Joined May 14, 2021
- Ed Perlmutter (D-CO-7)Joined May 14, 2021
- SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX-18)Joined May 14, 2021
- Susan Wild (D-PA-7)Joined May 14, 2021
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)Joined May 14, 2021
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6)Joined May 18, 2021
- Conor Lamb (D-PA-17)Joined May 18, 2021
- Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-4)Joined May 18, 2021
- Albio Sires (D-NJ-8)Joined May 21, 2021
- Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)Joined Jun 4, 2021
- JAMES COOPER (D-TN-5)Joined Jun 4, 2021
- JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA-2)Joined Jun 4, 2021
- BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA-30)Joined Jun 11, 2021
- Michael San Nicolas (D-GU)Joined Jun 11, 2021
- Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH-16)Joined Jun 16, 2021
- Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)Joined Jun 16, 2021
- Young Kim (R-CA-39)Joined Jun 16, 2021
- Bill Foster (D-IL-11)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Brian Babin (R-TX-36)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Charlie Crist (D-FL-13)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Donald Beyer (D-VA-8)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Jake LaTurner (R-KS-2)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-8)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Jerry McNerney (D-CA-9)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Mark Takano (D-CA-41)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3)Joined Jun 25, 2021
- Ami Bera (D-CA-7)Joined Jun 28, 2021
- Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16)Joined Jun 28, 2021
- Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-7)Joined Jun 28, 2021
- Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-1)Joined Jun 28, 2021
- Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11)Joined Jun 28, 2021
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 2225, National Science Foundation for the Future ActJun 28, 2021As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on June 15, 2021
- H. Rept. 117-73Committee report
Titles2
- National Science Foundation for the Future ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects43
Related bills2
- H.R. 3859 117th, Related bill Innovations in Informal STEM Learning Act
- H.R. 3133 117th, Related bill National Secure Data Service Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.