Global Technology Leadership Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jun 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Global Technology Leadership Act, introduced in the Senate, would require the President to create a new office called the Office of Global Competition Analysis. This office would evaluate the United States' leadership in critical science and technology sectors, particularly in comparison to other countries that are major competitors. It would analyze U.S. policies, research capabilities, and innovation trends, as well as assess risks to U.S. interests.
This new office would gather information by working with federal agencies and the private sector. It would then conduct analyses on various aspects of U.S. technological competitiveness, including research and development, education, workforce, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. The office would be required to produce an annual report to Congress detailing its activities and priorities.
The bill is sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet and cosponsored by Senators Young and Warner. It was introduced on June 8, 2023, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of now, the bill has only been introduced and has not moved past this initial stage in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Global Technology Leadership Act
This bill requires the President to establish an Office of Global Competition Analysis.
The office must evaluate the leadership of the United States in science, technology, and innovation sectors that are critical to national security and the economy, particularly with respect to other countries that are its chief competitors.
The office must analyze U.S. policies, research and development capabilities, and trends and trajectories related to technology and innovation. It must also assess threats and risks to U.S. interests in relation to other countries. The office must engage with federal agencies and the private sector to obtain relevant information, and it must report annually on its activities.
Timeline
8 Jun 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 1873 do?
- The Global Technology Leadership Act, introduced in the Senate, would require the President to create a new office called the Office of Global Competition Analysis. This office would evaluate the United States' leadership in critical science and technology sectors, particularly in comparison to other countries that are major competitors. It would analyze U.S. policies, research capabilities, and innovation trends, as well as assess risks to U.S. interests. This new office would gather information by working with federal agencies and the private sector. It would then conduct analyses on various aspects of U.S. technological competitiveness, including research and development, education, workforce, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. The office would be required to produce an annual report to Congress detailing its activities and priorities. The bill is sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet and cosponsored by Senators Young and Warner. It was introduced on June 8, 2023, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of now, the bill has only been introduced and has not moved past this initial stage in the legislative process.
- Has S. 1873 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1873. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1873?
- S. 1873 was sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1873?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (8 Jun 2023).
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