To support fusion education and related skilled technical workforce activities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill aims to build the workforce needed for the emerging fusion energy industry. It directs the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy to fund educational programs at colleges, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations that train students and workers in fusion-related fields. The bill also creates a "Fusion Education Coordination Hub" to serve as a national clearinghouse for curricula, best practices, and job pathways in fusion sciences. It authorizes $20 million per year to the NSF and $10 million per year to the DOE for fiscal years 2026-2030.
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Supports fusion energy education and workforce development by authorizing the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy to fund educational programs, research activities, and a coordination hub for building a skilled technical workforce in fusion sciences and engineering.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Education
Primary Purpose
Supports fusion energy education and workforce development by authorizing the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy to fund educational programs, research activities, and a coordination hub for building a skilled technical workforce in fusion sciences and engineering.
Policy Domains
Fusion Education and Workforce Development
Identified Gains
- Fusion energy companies and startups
- Universities and community colleges with STEM programs
- Students in STEM and skilled technical fields
- National Laboratories involved in fusion research
Identified Costs
- Federal budget (authorized spending of $150M over 5 years)
Sponsors
Zoe Lofgren
D-CA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Lofgren (for herself and Mr. Obernolte) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Consortium-leading institutions of higher education or nonprofits, Institutions of higher education (including community colleges), Minority-serving institutions and HBCUs
Department of Energy, Department of Energy and National Laboratories, National Laboratories
Rural communities, STEM students and workers, Students from underrepresented groups in STEM
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the National Science Foundation
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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