S-735 : Still Just a Bill

Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct multiple pilot programs within the NSF to expand the number of institutions of higher education (including community colleges), and other eligible entities that the NSF determines appropriate, that are able to successfully compete for NSF grants.

The NSF shall review the results of the pilot programs and develop best practices for implementation across the NSF.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-05-17FloorBy Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-108.Senate
2021-12-16CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.Senate
2021-12-16CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2021-04-28CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-03-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-03-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational guidance
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Energy research
  • Environmental technology
  • Higher education
  • Manufacturing
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Science and engineering education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Vocational and technical education

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