Endless Frontier Act
- Introduced Apr 20
- Committee Apr 20
- Passed Senate Jun 8
- Passed House Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed Senate, Jun 8, 2021Next: House vote
1567d ago Jul 14, 2022: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-740.
Final votes
Senate 68-32
2 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
Senate roll 226
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment
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68-32
Passed
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Senate roll 192
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure
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86-11
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Summary
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Full summary17 paragraphs
This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.
Among other provisions, the bill
- provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security;
- provides funding for wireless supply chain innovation;
- establishes a Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation;
- extends through 2025 the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease its non-excess real property and related personal property;
- authorizes various programs and policies related to space exploration;
- authorizes various international affairs programs and activities, including foreign assistance for the Indo-Pacific region;
- requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States;
- imposes sanctions on China for cybersecurity and human rights abuses;
- requires the Department of Health and Human Services to consider national security risks associated with sensitive genetic information;
- includes initiatives related to elementary and secondary education, including those to increase computer science education;
- contains provisions related to higher education, including those reauthorizing through FY2027 international education programs and addressing China's influence on institutions of higher education;
- modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees;
- prohibits federal funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
- requires the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions related to digital trade and censorship practices; and
- extends through 2027 the Generalized System of Preferences.
Library of Congress summary, Jun 8, 2021
Summary versions
- Passed SenateJun 8, 2021
- Introduced in SenateApr 20, 2021
Actions
- SenateCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-740.Jul 14, 2022
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3975-3980)Jun 8, 2021
- SenateCloture motion on the bill withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S3977)Jun 8, 2021
- SenatePassed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)Jun 8, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3915-3926)May 28, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3549-3851, S3851-3876)May 27, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3470-3471, S3476-3479, S3481-3484, S3486, S3492-3496)May 26, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3401-3410, S3413-3416)May 25, 2021
- SenateCloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. (CR S3416)May 25, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3318-3326)May 24, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3175-3182, S3182-3186, S3187-3189)May 20, 2021
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2752-2755, S2757-2758, S2763-2764, S2768-2769, S2773-2775)May 19, 2021
All actions25
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2555)May 18, 2021
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.May 18, 2021
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2568-2569)May 18, 2021
- SenateThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.May 18, 2021
- SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2535)May 17, 2021
- SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2541)May 17, 2021
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.May 13, 2021
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.May 13, 2021
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2504)May 13, 2021
- SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2504)May 13, 2021
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.May 12, 2021
- SenateIntroduced in SenateApr 20, 2021
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2070-2085)Apr 20, 2021
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in SenateJun 8, 2021PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Reported to SenateMay 13, 2021PDF: Reported to Senate
- Introduced in SenateApr 20, 2021PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees2
- Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeHearings By (full committee) Jul 14, 2022
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReported By May 13, 2021Markup By, May 12, 2021Referred To, Apr 20, 2021
Sponsor and cosponsors13 cosponsors
- Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)Sponsor, Apr 20, 2021
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Christopher Coons (D-DE)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Gary Peters (D-MI)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Lindsey Graham (R-SC)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Maggie Hassan (D-NH)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Mitt Romney (R-UT)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Rob Portman (R-OH)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Roy Blunt (R-MO)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Steve Daines (R-MT)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Susan Collins (R-ME)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
- Todd Young (R-IN)OriginalJoined Apr 20, 2021
Amendments616
- S.Amdt. 2023May 26, 2021To authorize appropriations for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to conduct research and development in key technology focus areas.Amendment SA 2023, under the order of 5/25/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 30. Record Vote Number: 213.
- S.Amdt. 2014May 26, 2021To express the sense of the Senate on the allocation of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund to help other countries procure COVID-19 vaccines and protect against the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Amendment SA 2014, under the order of 5/25/21, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 208.
- S.Amdt. 1973May 26, 2021To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19, and for other purposes.Amendment SA 1973 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- S.Amdt. 1929May 26, 2021To establish a task force for regulatory oversight and review.Amendment SA 1929, under the order of 5/25/21, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 211.
- S.Amdt. 1911May 26, 2021To require institutions of higher education to submit attestations on freedom of speech.Amendment SA 1911 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 207.
- S.Amdt. 2003May 25, 2021To prohibit the National Institutes of Health and any other Federal agency from funding gain-of-function research conducted in China.Amendment SA 2003 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- S.Amdt. 1975May 25, 2021To set forth trade policy, negotiating objectives, and congressional oversight requirements relating to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Amendment SA 1975, under the order of 5/25/21, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 204.
- S.Amdt. 1891May 25, 2021To impose limitations on research.Amendment SA 1891, under the order of 5/25/21, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 206.
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Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: S. 1260, Endless Frontier Act, with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021May 26, 2021As posted on the Website of the Senate Majority Leader on May 18, 2021 (file DAV21A48)
Titles20
Short titles
- Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Improving Minority Participation And Careers in Telecommunications ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- IMPACT ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Sister City Transparency ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Supporting Early-Career Researchers ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Space Preservation and Conjunction Emergency Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- SPACE ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Aeronautics Innovation ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- National Strategy to Ensure American Leadership Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- National SEAL Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- Endless Frontier ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
- Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate for portions of this bill
- SPACE Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
- Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
- Trade Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
- Meeting the China Challenge Act of 2021Short Title(s) as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
Official titles
- A bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects115
Policy area
Legislative subjects
AbortionAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAir qualityAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsArctic and polar regionsAsiaAustraliaAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCanadaChinaCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of CommerceDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal officialsFinlandFishesForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHong KongHuman rightsIcelandIndian social and development programsIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJapanLabor standardsManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMaterialsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMinority educationMinority employmentMultilateral development programsNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNoise pollutionNorwayNuclear powerOceaniaOlympic gamesPeace CorpsPerformance measurementPhilippinesPolitical parties and affiliationPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentRussiaSanctionsScience and engineering educationSmall businessSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellitesStudent aid and college costsSwedenTariffsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismThailandTibetTransportation safety and securityU.S. and foreign investmentsUnited NationsVirginiaVocational and technical educationWater use and supply
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