To improve the commercialization of Federal research by domestic manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Tammy Baldwin
D-WI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Vance) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the NIST Act to require the Director to coordinate with Manufacturing USA Network, SBA, and Made in America Office to identify domestic manufacturers and investors for commercializing federally funded research.
Who Benefits and How
Domestic manufacturers gain preferential access to commercialize federal research. US workers benefit from jobs created when products are manufactured domestically. Research institutions see improved pathways to market for their innovations.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NIST assumes additional coordination responsibilities. Foreign manufacturers may be excluded from commercializing US federal research. Federal agencies must coordinate commercialization efforts.
Key Provisions
- NIST coordination with Manufacturing USA Network for identifying domestic manufacturers
- Work with SBA to identify domestic investors
- Coordinate with Made in America Office on march-in procedures
- Use title 35 procedures to prioritize domestic manufacturing
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Directs NIST to coordinate federal research commercialization through domestic manufacturers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Keep federally funded research commercialization in the US"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of NIST
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