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MAKERS Act

H.R. 812 Rep. David Scott (D-GA-13) In committee
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  1. Introduced Jan 28
  2. Committee Jan 28
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jan 28, 2025Next: House vote
638d ago Jan 28, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Summary

Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act

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This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures.

Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions.

In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.

Library of Congress summary, Jan 28, 2025

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  • Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2025

Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.