To direct the Director of National Intelligence to award contracts or grants, or enter into transactions other than contracts, to encourage microelectronics research in support of artificial intelligence.
Latest action (17 Nov 2020): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 8763 would direct the Director of National Intelligence, acting through the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), to award contracts or grants, or enter into other types of transactions, to support research into next-generation microelectronics related to artificial intelligence. Eligible activities include advanced engineering and applied research into new computing models, materials, devices, architectures, or algorithms; efforts to overcome technical limits in transistors, interconnects, and memory components; and multidisciplinary work spanning algorithm design, computing architecture, and materials science. The bill caps total awards under this authority at $15,000,000.
The bill primarily affects the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and IARPA, which would administer the funding, as well as universities, research institutions, and companies that could receive contracts, grants, or other agreements to conduct microelectronics research. The stated goal is to strengthen U.S. capabilities in computing and artificial intelligence for national security purposes.
The bill was introduced on November 17, 2020, by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. It did not advance as a standalone measure; according to the Congressional Research Service, its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation that was ultimately enacted.
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Official summary
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to enter into transactions, such as by awarding contracts or grants, to encourage microelectronics research.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8763 do?
- H.R. 8763 would direct the Director of National Intelligence, acting through the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), to award contracts or grants, or enter into other types of transactions, to support research into next-generation microelectronics related to artificial intelligence. Eligible activities include advanced engineering and applied research into new computing models, materials, devices, architectures, or algorithms; efforts to overcome technical limits in transistors, interconnects, and memory components; and multidisciplinary work spanning algorithm design, computing architecture, and materials science. The bill caps total awards under this authority at $15,000,000. The bill primarily affects the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and IARPA, which would administer the funding, as well as universities, research institutions, and companies that could receive contracts, grants, or other agreements to conduct microelectronics research. The stated goal is to strengthen U.S. capabilities in computing and artificial intelligence for national security purposes. The bill was introduced on November 17, 2020, by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. It did not advance as a standalone measure; according to the Congressional Research Service, its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation that was ultimately enacted.
- Has H.R. 8763 become law?
- Not yet. As of 17 Nov 2020, H.R. 8763 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8763?
- H.R. 8763 was sponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL8] (Democrat-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8763?
- Introduced (17 Nov 2020).
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