DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Dec 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
H.R. 2980, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act, would establish a formal partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research and development. This partnership would involve a written agreement to support collaborative research and development projects that advance the missions of both agencies. The bill outlines various focus areas for this collaboration, including artificial intelligence, biological and computational sciences, quantum information sciences, and energy and materials science.
Through this interagency agreement, the DOE and NSF could conduct joint research, share data across agencies and with other sectors, support research infrastructure, and create educational and training programs. The collaboration would utilize competitive, merit-reviewed processes for applications from various entities like universities and National Laboratories. The agencies would also be required to jointly report to Congress on their collaboration's progress and future opportunities.
The bill has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step in the legislative process is to be considered by the Senate.
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Official summary
DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration.
Timeline
5 Dec 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2980 do?
- H.R. 2980, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act, would establish a formal partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research and development. This partnership would involve a written agreement to support collaborative research and development projects that advance the missions of both agencies. The bill outlines various focus areas for this collaboration, including artificial intelligence, biological and computational sciences, quantum information sciences, and energy and materials science. Through this interagency agreement, the DOE and NSF could conduct joint research, share data across agencies and with other sectors, support research infrastructure, and create educational and training programs. The collaboration would utilize competitive, merit-reviewed processes for applications from various entities like universities and National Laboratories. The agencies would also be required to jointly report to Congress on their collaboration's progress and future opportunities. The bill has passed the House of Representatives. Its next step in the legislative process is to be considered by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 2980 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2980. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2980?
- H.R. 2980 was sponsored by Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2980?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (5 Dec 2023).
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