Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Jun 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
S. 1978, the Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025, would direct the Secretary of Defense to create a nationwide network of regional "defense technology hubs" aimed at speeding up development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hypersonics, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing. The Department would solicit applications from consortia of universities, defense contractors, small businesses, nonprofits, and state or local governments, selecting hubs based on technical capability, regional collaboration, presence of defense-related institutions, and strategic priorities. The bill sets a goal of designating at least 10 hubs within three years and authorizes $375 million for fiscal years 2026–2030, including $75 million for grants, with federal funding capped at 50% of a hub's costs.
The program would primarily affect universities, defense contractors, small businesses, and regional economic and workforce development efforts, as hubs would receive federal support for research, prototyping, and training programs while complying with cybersecurity, export-control, and foreign-influence restrictions. The Department would coordinate the effort with existing initiatives like DARPA, Manufacturing USA, and the Defense Innovation Unit to avoid duplication, and would report annually to Congress on progress, with independent evaluations of the program's effectiveness.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 5, 2025, by Senator Eric Schmitt, with Senator Hickenlooper as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action or amendments would be needed before it could advance to the full Senate.
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Timeline
5 Jun 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 1978 do?
- S. 1978, the Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025, would direct the Secretary of Defense to create a nationwide network of regional "defense technology hubs" aimed at speeding up development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hypersonics, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing. The Department would solicit applications from consortia of universities, defense contractors, small businesses, nonprofits, and state or local governments, selecting hubs based on technical capability, regional collaboration, presence of defense-related institutions, and strategic priorities. The bill sets a goal of designating at least 10 hubs within three years and authorizes $375 million for fiscal years 2026–2030, including $75 million for grants, with federal funding capped at 50% of a hub's costs. The program would primarily affect universities, defense contractors, small businesses, and regional economic and workforce development efforts, as hubs would receive federal support for research, prototyping, and training programs while complying with cybersecurity, export-control, and foreign-influence restrictions. The Department would coordinate the effort with existing initiatives like DARPA, Manufacturing USA, and the Defense Innovation Unit to avoid duplication, and would report annually to Congress on progress, with independent evaluations of the program's effectiveness. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 5, 2025, by Senator Eric Schmitt, with Senator Hickenlooper as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on; further committee action or amendments would be needed before it could advance to the full Senate.
- Has S. 1978 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1978. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1978?
- S. 1978 was sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1978?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (5 Jun 2025).
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