To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants for, and support research on, the development of makerspaces, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates grant program for research and capacity building of makerspaces The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such. It relies on appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Environment, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates grant program for research and capacity building of makerspaces The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates grant program for research and capacity building of makerspaces The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Agriculture, Environment, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates grant program for research and capacity building of makerspaces The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education, or consortia of such.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Takano, Mr. …
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