,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #ge #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ahjf ,report ,no4 #aad-ajg1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #ae1 #bjae ,mr4 ,smith of ,texas 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,lucas1 ,mrs4 ,comstock1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,moolenaar1 ,mr4 ,palazzo1 ,mr4 ,hultgren1 ,mr4 ,knight1 ,mr4 ,babin1 and ,mr4 ,loudermilk7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,education and the ,workforce and ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,may #h1 #bjae ,additional sponsor3 ,mr4 ,bridenstine ,may #h1 #bjae ,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with an amendment ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,may #h1 #bjae ,the ,committees on ,oversight and ,government ,reform and ,education and the ,workforce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,april #ae1 #bjae ,a ,,bill ,to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of ,federal investment in basic research1 fundamental scientific discovery1 and development to improve the competitiveness of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,national ,science ,foundation ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,policy objectives4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,accountability and transparency4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,greater accountability in ,federal funding for research4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,obligation of major research equipment and facilities construction funds4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,management and oversight of large facilities4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,whistleblower education4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,graduate student support4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,permissible support4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,expanding ,,stem opportunities4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,review of education programs4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,recompetition of awards4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,sense of the ,congress regarding industry investment in ,,stem education4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,misrepresentation of research results4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,research reproducibility and replication4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,research grant conditions4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,computing resources study4 ,sec4 #abj4 ,scientific breakthrough prizes4 ,sec4 #aba4 ,rotating personnel4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,innovation ,corps4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,brain ,research through ,advancing ,innovative ,neurotechnologies ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,noyce scholarship program amendments4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,informal ,,stem education4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,experimental ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research4 ,title ,,ii--,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics ,sec4 #bja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,,stem ,education ,advisory ,panel4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,committee on ,,stem ,education4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office4 ,title ,,iii--,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,regulatory efficiency4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,coordination of international science and technology partnerships4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,alternative research funding models4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,amendments to prize competitions4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,national ,research ,council study on technology for emergency notifications on university campuses4 ,title ,,iv--,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,sec4 #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,standards and conformity assessment4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,visiting ,committee on ,advanced ,technology4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,police and security authority4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,education and outreach4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,programmatic planning report4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,assessments by the ,national ,research ,council4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,elimination of obsolete reports4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,modifications to grants and cooperative agreements4 ,sec4 #daa4 ,information systems standards consultation4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,united ,states-,israeli cooperation4 ,title ,v--,department of ,energy ,science ,sec4 #eja4 ,mission4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,basic energy sciences4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,advanced scientific computing research4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,high energy physics4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,biological and environmental research4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,fusion energy4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,nuclear physics4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,domestic manufacturing4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,vi--,department of ,energy ,applied ,research and ,development ,subtitle ,a--,crosscutting ,research and ,development ,sec4 #fja4 ,crosscutting research and development4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure4 ,subtitle ,b--,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability ,research and ,development ,sec4 #faa4 ,distributed energy and electric energy systems4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,electric transmission and distribution research and development4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,energy ,research and ,development ,sec4 #fba4 ,objectives4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,program objectives study4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,nuclear energy research and development programs4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,small modular reactor program4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,fuel cycle research and development4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,nuclear energy enabling technologies program4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,technical standards collaboration4 ,sec4 #fbh4 ,available facilities database4 ,sec4 #fbi4 ,nuclear waste disposal4 ,subtitle ,d--,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy ,research and ,development ,sec4 #fda4 ,energy efficiency4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,next ,generation ,lighting ,initiative4 ,sec4 #fdc4 ,building standards4 ,sec4 #fdd4 ,secondary electric vehicle battery use program4 ,sec4 #fde4 ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program4 ,sec4 #fdf4 ,advanced ,energy ,technology ,transfer ,centers4 ,sec4 #fdg4 ,renewable energy4 ,sec4 #fdh4 ,bioenergy program4 ,sec4 #fdi4 ,concentrating solar power research program4 ,sec4 #fej4 ,renewable energy in public buildings4 ,subtitle ,e--,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development ,sec4 #ffa4 ,fossil energy4 ,sec4 #ffb4 ,coal research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application programs4 ,sec4 #ffc4 ,high efficiency gas turbines research and development4 ,subtitle ,f--,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy ,sec4 #fga4 ,,arpa-,e amendments4 ,subtitle ,g--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #fha4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,h--,definitions ,sec4 #fia4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,vii--,department of ,energy ,technology ,transfer ,subtitle ,a--,in ,general ,sec4 #gja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,savings clause4 ,subtitle ,b--,innovation ,management at ,department of ,energy ,sec4 #gaa4 ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,nuclear energy innovation4 ,subtitle ,c--,cross-,sector ,partnerships and ,grant ,competitiveness ,sec4 #gba4 ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology pilot program4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,public-private partnerships for commercialization4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,inclusion of early-stage technology demonstration in authorized technology transfer activities4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,funding competitiveness for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions4 ,sec4 #gbe4 ,participation in the ,innovation ,corps program4 ,subtitle ,d--,assessment of ,impact ,sec4 #gca4 ,report by ,government ,accountability ,office4 ,title ,,viii--,sense of ,congress ,sec4 #hja4 ,sense of ,congress4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act-- 7#a7 the term ,,stem means the subjects of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 7#b7 the term ,,stem education means education in the subjects of ,,stem1 including computer science2 and 7#c7 the term ,committee on ,,stem ,education means the ,committee on ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics ,education established under section #aja of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba74 ,i ,national ,science ,foundation #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjaf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #g1eig1adj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #f1ahf1cjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out research and related activities1 including-- 7i7 #hcd1hjj1jjj for the ,biological ,science ,directorate2 7ii7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj for the ,computer and ,information ,science and ,engineering ,directorate2 7iii7 #a1jcd1jjj1jjj for the ,engineering ,directorate2 7iv7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for the ,geosciences ,directorate2 7v7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for the ,mathematical and ,physical ,science ,directorate2 7vi7 #aej1jjj1jjj for the ,social1 ,behavioral1 and ,economics ,directorate1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,center for ,science and ,engineering ,statistics2 7vii7 #ch1ebj1jjj for the ,office of ,international ,science and ,engineering2 7viii7 #cgg1ejj1jjj for ,integrative ,activities2 and 7ix7 #a1dhj1jjj for the ,united ,states ,arctic ,commission2 7,b7 #hff1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources2 7,c7 #bjj1caj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction2 7,d7 #cbe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1cgj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ae1afj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of ,inspector ,general4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjag 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #g1eig1adj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #f1ahf1cjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out research and related activities1 including-- 7i7 #hcd1hjj1jjj for the ,biological ,science ,directorate2 7ii7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj for the ,computer and ,information ,science and ,engineering ,directorate2 7iii7 #a1jcd1jjj1jjj for the ,engineering ,directorate2 7iv7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for the ,geosciences ,directorate2 7v7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for the ,mathematical and ,physical ,science ,directorate2 7vi7 #aej1jjj1jjj for the ,social1 ,behavioral1 and ,economics ,directorate1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,center for ,science and ,engineering ,statistics2 7vii7 #ch1ebj1jjj for the ,office of ,international ,science and ,engineering2 7viii7 #cgg1ejj1jjj for ,integrative ,activities2 and 7ix7 #a1dhj1jjj for the ,united ,states ,arctic ,commission2 7,b7 #hff1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources2 7,c7 #bjj1caj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction2 7,d7 #cbe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1cgj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ae1afj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of ,inspector ,general4 #ajb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,taxpayer-supported research investments administered by the ,foundation should serve the national interest4 7#b7 ,the ,foundation has made major contributions for more than #fj years to strengthen and sustain the ,nation's academic research enterprise4 7#c7 ,the economic strength and national security of the ,united ,states1 and the quality of life of all ,americans1 are grounded in the ,nation's scientific and technological capabilities4 7#d7 ,providing support for basic research is an investment in our ,nation's future security and economic prosperity4 7#e7 ,congress applauds the ,foundation's recognition that wise stewardship of taxpayer dollars is necessary to maintain and ensure the public's trust for funding of fundamental scientific and engineering research4 7#f7 ,other nations are increasing their public investments in basic research in the physical sciences in order to boost long-term economic growth4 7#g7 ,longstanding ,united ,states leadership in supercomputing1 genomics1 nanoscience1 photonics1 quantum physics1 and other key technological areas is jeopardized if ,united ,states investments in basic research in the natural sciences do not keep pace4 7#h7 ,redundant regulations and reporting requirements imposed by ,federal agencies on research institutions and researchers increase costs by tens of millions of dollars annually4 7#i7 ,the ,foundation carries out important functions by supporting basic research in all science and engineering disciplines and in supporting ,,stem education at all levels4 7#aj7 ,the research and education activities of the ,foundation promote the discovery1 integration1 dissemination1 and application of new knowledge in service to society and prepare future generations of scientists1 mathematicians1 and engineers who will be necessary to ensure ,america's leadership in the global marketplace4 7#aa7 ,many of the complex problems and challenges facing the ,nation increasingly require the collaboration of multiple scientific disciplines4 ,the ,foundation should continue to emphasize cross-directorate research collaboration and activities to address these issues and encourage interdisciplinary research4 7#ab7 ,the ,foundation should meet the highest standards of efficiency1 transparency1 and accountability in its stewardship of public funds4 7#ac7 ,the ,foundation is charged with the responsibilities-- 7,a7 to develop and encourage the pursuit of a national policy for the promotion of basic research and education in the sciences2 7,b7 to initiate1 support1 and conduct basic scientific research and to appraise the impact of research on industrial development and the general welfare2 7,c7 to initiate1 support1 and conduct scientific research activities in connection with matters relating to the national defense1 at the request of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,d7 to award scholarships and graduate fellowships in the sciences2 7,e7 to foster the interchange of scientific information among scientists and across scientific disciplines2 7,f7 to evaluate scientific research programs undertaken by agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and to correlate the ,foundation's scientific research with that undertaken by individuals and by public and private research groups2 7,g7 to communicate effectively to ,american citizens the relevance of public investments in scientific discovery and technological innovation to the ,nation's security1 prosperity1 and welfare2 and 7,h7 to establish such special commissions as the ,board considers necessary4 7#ad7 ,the emerging global economic1 scientific1 and technical environment challenges long standing assumptions about domestic and international policy1 requiring the ,foundation to play a more proactive role in sustaining the competitive advantage of the ,united ,states through superior research capabilities4 #ajc4 ,policy objectives ,in allocating resources made available under this title1 the ,foundation shall have the following policy objectives3 7#a7 ,to renew and maintain the ,nation's international leadership in science and technology by-- 7,a7 increasing the national investment in basic scientific research and increasing interdisciplinary investment in strategic areas vital to the national interest2 7,b7 balancing the ,nation's research portfolio among the life sciences1 mathematics1 the physical sciences1 computer and information science1 geosciences1 engineering1 and social1 behavioral1 and economic sciences1 all of which are important for the continued development of enabling technologies necessary for sustained economic competitiveness2 7,c7 encouraging investments in potentially transformative scientific research to benefit our ,nation and its citizens2 7,d7 expanding the pool of scientists and engineers in the ,united ,states1 including among segments of the population that have been historically underrepresented in ,,stem fields2 and 7,e7 modernizing the ,nation's research infrastructure and establishing and maintaining cooperative international relationships with premier research institutions4 7#b7 ,to increase overall workforce skills by-- 7,a7 improving the quality of ,,stem education and tools provided both inside and outside of the classroom1 including in kindergarten through grade #ab2 and 7,b7 expanding ,,stem training opportunities at institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,to strengthen innovation by expanding the focus of competitiveness and innovation at the regional and local level4 #ajd4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,national ,science ,board4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,science ,foundation established under section #b of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means one of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,united states ,the term ,united ,states means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #aje4 ,accountability and transparency ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 sustained1 predictable ,federal funding is essential to ,united ,states leadership in science and technology2 7#b7 building understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research are essential to public support for sustained1 predictable ,federal funding2 and 7#c7 the ,foundation should commit itself fully to transparency and accountability and to clear1 consistent public communication regarding the national interest for each ,foundation-awarded grant and cooperative agreement4 #ajf4 ,greater accountability in ,federal funding for research 7a7 ,standard for award of grants ,the ,foundation shall award ,federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if an affirmative determination is made by the ,foundation under subsection 7b7 and written justification relating thereto is published under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,determination ,a determination referred to in subsection 7a7 is a justification by the responsible ,foundation official as to how the research grant or cooperative agreement promotes the progress of science in the ,united ,states1 consistent with the ,foundation mission as established in the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 and further-- 7#a7 is worthy of ,federal funding2 and 7#b7 is in the national interest1 as indicated by having the potential to achieve-- 7,a7 increased economic competitiveness in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 advancement of the health and welfare of the ,american public2 7,c7 development of an ,american ,,stem workforce that is globally competitive2 7,d7 increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology in the ,united ,states2 7,e7 increased partnerships between academia and industry in the ,united ,states2 7,f7 support for the national defense of the ,united ,states2 or 7,g7 promotion of the progress of science in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,written justification ,public announcement of each award of ,federal funding described in subsection 7a7 shall include a written justification from the responsible ,foundation official as to how a grant or cooperative agreement meets the requirements of subsection 7b74 7d7 ,implementation ,a determination under subsection 7b7 shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has satisfied the ,foundation's reviews for ,merit and ,broader ,impacts4 ,nothing in this section shall be construed as altering the ,foundation's intellectual merit or broader impacts criteria for evaluating grant applications4 #ajg4 ,obligation of major research equipment and facilities construction funds ,no funds may be obligated for a fiscal year for a construction project for the ,foundation that has not commenced before the date of enactment of this ,act until #cj days after the report required with respect to each such fiscal year under section #ad7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn-#d7;a77#b77 is transmitted to the ,congress4 #ajh4 ,management and oversight of large facilities 7a7 ,large facilities office ,the ,director shall maintain a ,large ,facilities ,office within the ,office of the ,director4 ,the functions of the ,large ,facilities ,office shall be to support the research directorates in the development1 implementation1 and assessment of major multi-user research facilities1 including by-- 7#a7 serving as the ,foundation's primary resource for all policy or process issues related to the development and implementation of major multi-user research facilities2 7#b7 serving as a ,foundation-wide resource on project management1 including providing expert assistance on nonscientific and nontechnical aspects of project planning1 budgeting1 implementation1 management1 and oversight2 7#c7 coordinating and collaborating with research directorates to share best management practices and lessons learned from prior projects2 and 7#d7 assessing projects during preconstruction and construction phases for cost and schedule risk4 7b7 ,oversight of large facilities ,the ,director shall appoint a senior agency official within the ,office of the ,director whose primary responsibility is oversight of major multi-user research facilities4 ,the duties of this official shall include-- 7#a7 oversight of the development1 construction1 and operation of major multi-user research facilities across the ,foundation2 7#b7 in collaboration with the directors of the research directorates and other senior agency officials as appropriate1 ensuring that the requirements of section #ad7;a7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb are satisfied2 7#c7 serving as a liaison to the ,national ,science ,board for approval and oversight of major multi-user research facilities2 and 7#d7 periodically reviewing and updating as necessary ,foundation policies and guidelines for the development and construction of major multi-user research facilities4 7c7 ,policies for large facility costs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall ensure that the ,foundation's policies for developing and managing major multi-user research facility construction costs are consistent with the best practices described in the ,march #bjji ,government ,accountability ,office ,report ,,gao-#ji-c,,sp1 or any successor report thereto4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress the results of a study and a report reforming the ,foundation's policies on financial management of major multi-user research facilities1 including a description of any aspects of the policies that diverge from the best practices recommended in ,government ,accountability ,office ,report ,,gao-#ji-c,,sp and the ,uniform ,guidance in #b ,c4,f4,r4 ,part #bjj4 7#c7 ,management fees 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term management fee means a portion of an award made by the ,foundation for the purpose of covering ordinary and necessary business expenses necessary to maintain operational stability which are not otherwise allowable under ,cost ,principles ,uniform ,guidance in #b ,c4,f4,r4 part #bjj1 ,subpart ,e1 1 or any successor regulation thereto4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,foundation may provide management fees under an award only if the awardee has demonstrated that it has limited or no other financial resources for covering the expenses for which the management fees are sought4 7,c7 ,financial information ,the ,foundation shall require award applicants to provide income and financial information covering a period of no less than three prior years 7or in the case of an entity established less than three years prior to the entity's application date1 the period beginning on the date of establishment and ending on the application date71 including cash on hand and net asset information1 in support of a request for management fees4 ,the ,foundation shall also require awardees to report to the ,foundation1 within #cj days of receipt1 any sources of non-,federal funds received in excess of #ej1jjj during the award period4 7,d7 ,expense reporting ,the ,foundation shall require awardees to track and report to the ,foundation annually all expenses reimbursed or otherwise paid for with management fee funds1 in accordance with ,federal accounting practices as established in ,government ,accountability ,office ,report ,,gao-#ab-cca;,g1 or any successor report thereto4 7,e7 ,audits ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,foundation may audit any ,foundation award for compliance with this paragraph4 7,f7 ,prohibited uses ,an awardee may not use management fees for-- 7i7 costs allowable under ,cost ,principles ,uniform ,guidance in #b ,c4,f4,r4 part #bjj1 ,subpart ,e1 or any successor regulation thereto2 7ii7 alcoholic beverages2 7iii7 tickets to concerts1 or sporting and other entertainment events2 7iv7 vacation or other travel for nonbusiness purposes2 7v7 charitable contributions2 7vi7 social or sporting club memberships2 7vii7 meals for nonbusiness purposes2 7viii7 luxury or personal items2 7ix7 lobbying1 as described in the ,uniform ,guidance at #b ,c4,f4,r4 #bjj4dej2 or 7x7 any other purpose the ,foundation determines is inappropriate4 7,g7 ,review ,the ,foundation shall review management fee usage under each ,foundation award on at least an annual basis for compliance with this paragraph and the ,foundation's ,large ,facilities ,manual4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report describing the ,foundation's policies for developing and managing major multi-user research facility construction costs1 including a description of any aspects of the policies that diverge from the best practices recommended in ,government ,accountability ,office ,report ,,gao-#ji-c,,sp1 or any successor report thereto1 and the ,uniform ,guidance in #b ,c4,f4,r4 part #bjj4 #aji4 ,whistleblower education 7a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall be subject to section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,education and training ,the ,foundation shall provide education and training for ,foundation managers and staff on the requirements of such section #dgab1 and provide information on the law to all grantees1 contractors1 and employees of such grantees and contractors4 #aaj4 ,graduate student support 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the essential elements of the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program1 formerly the ,integrative ,graduate ,education and ,research ,traineeship program1 7or any successor thereto7 should be maintained1 including-- 7#a7 collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to solve large and complex research problems of significant scientific and societal importance2 and 7#b7 providing students the opportunity to become leaders in the science and engineering of the future4 7b7 ,models for support ,the ,director shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,research ,council to convene a workshop or roundtable to examine models of ,federal support for ,,stem graduate students1 including the ,foundation's ,graduate ,research ,fellowship program and comparable fellowship programs at other agencies1 traineeship programs1 and the research assistant model4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the workshop or roundtable shall be to compare and evaluate the extent to which each of these models helps to prepare graduate students for diverse careers utilizing ,,stem degrees1 including at diverse types of institutions of higher education1 in industry1 and at government agencies and research laboratories1 and to make recommendations regarding-- 7#a7 how current ,federal programs and models1 including programs and models at the ,foundation1 can be improved2 7#b7 the appropriateness of the current distribution of funding among the different models at the ,foundation and across the agencies2 and 7#c7 the appropriateness of creating a new education and training program for graduate students distinct from programs that provide direct financial support1 including the grants authorized in section #ebg of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#ae74 7d7 ,criteria ,at a minimum1 in comparing programs and models1 the workshop or roundtable participants shall consider the capacity of such programs or models to provide students with knowledge and skills-- 7#a7 to become independent1 creative1 successful researchers2 7#b7 to participate in large interdisciplinary research projects1 including in an international context2 7#c7 to adhere to the highest standards for research ethics2 7#d7 to become high-quality teachers utilizing the most currently available evidence-based pedagogy2 7#e7 in oral and written communication1 to both technical and nontechnical audiences2 7#f7 in innovation1 entrepreneurship1 and business ethics2 and 7#g7 in program management4 7e7 ,graduate student input ,the participants in the workshop or roundtable shall include current or recent ,,stem graduate students4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,research ,council shall submit to ,congress a summary report of the findings and recommendations of the workshop or roundtable convened under this section4 #aaa4 ,permissible support ,a grant made by the ,education and ,human ,resources ,directorate to support informal education may be used-- 7#a7 to support the participation of underrepresented students in nonprofit competitions1 out-of-school activities1 and field experiences related to ,,stem subjects 7such as robotics1 science research1 invention1 mathematics1 and technology competitions71 including-- 7,a7 the purchase of parts and supplies needed to participate in such competitions2 and 7,b7 incentives and stipends for teachers and instructional leaders who are involved in assisting students and preparing students for such competitions1 if such activities fall outside the regular duties and responsibilities of such teachers and instructional leaders2 and 7#b7 to broaden underrepresented secondary school students' access to1 and interest in1 careers that require academic preparation in ,,stem subjects4 #aab4 ,expanding ,,stem opportunities 7a7 ,in general ,within the ,directorate for ,education and ,human ,resources 7or any successor thereto71 under existing programs targeting broadening participation1 the ,director shall provide grants on a merit-reviewed1 competitive basis for research on programming that engages underrepresented students in grades kindergarten through #h in ,,stem4 7b7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,grants awarded under this section shall be used for research to advance the engagement of underrepresented students in grades kindergarten through #h in ,,stem through the development and implementation of innovative before-school1 after-school1 out-of-school1 or summer activities1 including programs 7if applicable to the target population7 provided in a single-gender environment1 that are designed to encourage interest1 engagement1 and skills development of underrepresented students in ,,stem4 ,such research shall be conducted in learning environments that actively provide programming to underrepresented students in grades kindergarten through #h in ,,stem4 7#b7 ,permitted activities ,such activities may include-- 7,a7 the development and implementation of programming described in subsection 7a7 for the purpose of research2 7,b7 the use of a variety of engagement methods1 including cooperative and hands-on learning2 7,c7 exposure of underrepresented youth to role models in the fields of ,,stem1 including researchers in the ,national ,laboratories1 and nearpeer mentors2 7,d7 training of informal learning educators and youth-serving professionals using evidence-based methods consistent with the target student population being served2 7,e7 education of students on the relevance and significance of ,,stem careers1 provision of academic advice and assistance1 and activities designed to help students make real-world connections to ,,stem content activities2 7,f7 the attendance of underrepresented youth at events1 competitions1 and academic programs to provide content expertise and encourage career exposure in ,,stem2 7,g7 activities designed to engage parents of underrepresented youth2 7,h7 innovative strategies to engage underrepresented youth1 such as using leadership skill outcome measures to encourage youth with the confidence to pursue ,,stem coursework and academic study2 7,i7 coordination with ,,stem-rich environments1 including other nonprofit1 nongovernmental organizations1 classroom and out-of-classroom settings1 institutions of higher education1 vocational facilities1 corporations1 museums1 ,national ,laboratories1 or science centers2 and 7,j7 the acquisition of instructional materials or technology-based tools to conduct applicable grant activity4 7c7 ,application ,an applicant seeking funding under the section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as may be required4 ,the application shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the target audience to be served by the program4 7#b7 ,a description of the process for recruitment and selection of students1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,a description of how such research activity may inform programming that engages underrepresented students in grades kindergarten through #h in ,,stem4 7#d7 ,a description of how such research activity may inform programming that promotes student academic achievement in ,,stem4 7#e7 ,an evaluation plan that includes1 at a minimum1 the use of outcome-oriented measures to determine the impact and efficacy of activities being researched4 7d7 ,awards ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,director shall give priority to applicants which1 for the purpose of grant activity1 include or partner with a nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization that has extensive experience and expertise in increasing the participation of underrepresented students in ,,stem4 7e7 ,accountability and dissemination 7#a7 ,evaluation required ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall evaluate the grants provided under this section4 ,in addition to evaluating the effectiveness of the grant activities1 such evaluation shall-- 7,a7 use a common set of benchmarks and assessment tools to identify best practices and materials developed or demonstrated by the research2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 combine the research resulting from the grant activity with the current research on serving underrepresented students in grades kindergarten through #h4 7#b7 ,report on evaluations ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall submit to ,congress and make widely available to the public a report that includes-- 7,a7 the results of the evaluation2 and 7,b7 any recommendations for administrative and legislative action that could optimize the effectiveness of the program4 7f7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall consult1 cooperate1 and coordinate1 to enhance program effectiveness and to avoid duplication1 with the programs and policies of other relevant ,federal agencies4 #aac4 ,review of education programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall review the education programs of the ,foundation that are in operation as of the date of enactment of this ,act to determine-- 7#a7 whether any of such programs duplicate target groups1 services provided1 fields of focus1 or objectives2 and 7#b7 how those programs are being evaluated and assessed for outcome-oriented effectiveness4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter as part of the annual budget submission to ,congress1 the ,director shall complete a report on the review carried out under this section and shall submit the report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and shall make the report widely available to the public4 #aad4 ,recompetition of awards 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the merit-reviewed competition of grant and award proposals is a hallmark of the ,foundation grant and award making process2 7#b7 the majority of ,foundation-funded multi-user research facilities have transitioned to five-year cooperative agreements1 and every five years the program officer responsible for the facility makes a recommendation to the ,national ,science ,board as to the renewal1 recompetition1 or termination of support for the facility2 and 7#c7 requiring the recompetition of expiring awards is based on the conviction that competition is most likely to ensure the effective stewardship of ,foundation funds for supporting research and education4 7b7 ,recompetition ,the ,director shall ensure that the system for recompetition of ,maintenance and ,operations of facilities1 equipment and instrumentation is fair1 consistent1 and transparent and is applied in a manner that renews grants and awards in a timely manner4 ,the ,director shall periodically evaluate whether the criteria of the system are being applied in a manner that is transparent1 reliable1 and valid4 #aae4 ,sense of the ,congress regarding industry investment in ,,stem education ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in order to bolster the ,,stem workforce pipeline1 many industry sectors are becoming involved in ,k-#ab initiatives and supporting undergraduate and graduate work in ,,stem subject areas and fields2 7#b7 partnerships with education providers1 ,,stem focused competitions1 and other opportunities have become important aspects of private sector efforts to strengthen the ,,stem workforce2 7#c7 understanding the work that private sector organizations are undertaking in ,,stem fields should inform the ,federal ,government's role in ,,stem education2 and 7#d7 successful private sector ,,stem initiatives1 as reflected by measurements of relevant outcomes1 should be encouraged and supported by the ,foundation4 #aaf4 ,misrepresentation of research results 7a7 ,prohibition ,the findings and conclusions of any article authored by a principal investigator receiving a research grant from the ,foundation1 using the results of the research conducted under the grant1 that is published in a peer-reviewed publication1 otherwise made publicly available1 or incorporated in an application for a research grant or grant extension from the ,foundation may not contain any falsification1 fabrication1 or plagiarism1 as established in the ,foundation's ,research ,misconduct regulation 7#de ,c4,f4,r4 #fhi74 7b7 ,publication ,the ,director shall make publicly available any finding that research misconduct 7as defined in #de ,c4,f4,r4 #fhi7 has been committed1 including the name of the principal investigator1 within #cj days of the final administration action of the ,foundation4 #aag4 ,research reproducibility and replication 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the gold standard of good science is the ability of a researcher or research lab to reproduce a published method and finding2 7#b7 there is growing concern that some published research findings cannot be reproduced or replicated1 which can negatively affect the public's trust in science2 7#c7 there are a complex set of factors affecting reproducibility and replication2 and 7#d7 the increasing interdisciplinary nature and complexity of scientific research may be a contributing factor to issues with research reproducibility and replication4 7b7 ,report ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into an agreement with the ,national ,research ,council to provide1 within #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a report to assess research and data reproducibility and replicability issues in interdisciplinary research and to make recommendations on how to improve rigor and transparency in scientific research2 and 7#b7 not later than #fj days after receiving the results of the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 submit a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the findings of the assessment1 together with the agreement or disagreement of the ,director and ,board with each of its findings and recommendations4 #aah4 ,research grant conditions ,the ,foundation shall establish procedures to ensure that-- 7#a7 a research grant awarded by the ,foundation to a principal investigator supports a scope of work not otherwise being directly funded by grants provided by other ,federal agencies2 7#b7 a principal investigator includes in any application for a research grant awarded by the ,foundation a list of all ,federal research funding received by the principal investigator1 as well as any funding that is being requested as of that time2 7#c7 unpublished research results used to support a grant proposal made to the ,foundation do not include any knowing misrepresentations of data2 7#d7 principal investigators who receive ,foundation research grant funding under more than one grant at the same time have sufficient resources to conduct the proposed research under each of those grants appropriately under the terms of the grant2 and 7#e7 barriers to early career and new investigator applicants are addressed1 including taking into account the broader accomplishments and potential of the individual investigator in addition to the potential impact of the project4 #aai4 ,computing resources study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall transmit to the ,congress a report detailing the results of a study on the use of scientific computing resources funded by the ,foundation at institutions of higher education4 ,such study shall assess-- 7#a7 efficiencies that can be achieved by using shared scientific computing resources for projects that have similar scientific computing requirements or projects where specialized software solutions could be shared with other practitioners in the scientific community2 7#b7 efficiencies that can be achieved by using shared hardware that can be cost effectively procured from cloud computing services2 7#c7 efficiencies that can be achieved by using shared software from an open source repository or platform2 and 7#d7 cost savings that could be achieved by potential sharing of scientific computing resources across all ,foundation grants4 #abj4 ,scientific breakthrough prizes ,the ,director shall place a high priority on designing and administering pilot programs for scientific breakthrough prizes1 in conjunction with private entities1 that are consistent with ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy guidelines4 ,breakthrough prizes shall center around technological breakthroughs that are of strategic importance to the ,nation1 and have the capacity to spur new economic growth4 #aba4 ,rotating personnel ,in order to control the costs to the ,foundation of individuals employed pursuant to the ,intergovernmental ,personnel ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja note7-- 7#a7 the ,foundation shall provide to ,congress a written justification and waiver by the ,deputy ,director in instances in which such an individual is to be paid at a rate that exceeds the maximum rate of pay for the ,senior ,executive ,service1 including1 if applicable1 adjustment for the certified ,senior ,executive ,service ,performance ,appraisal ,system2 7#b7 the ,foundation shall provide to ,congress a written justification and waiver by the ,director in instances in which such an individual is to be paid at a rate that exceeds the annual salary rate of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 the ,foundation shall provide an annual report to ,congress on the costs to the ,foundation of employing such individuals1 including-- 7,a7 the timeliness and completeness of ,foundation actions in response to recommendations and findings from the ,office of ,inspector ,general related to the employment of such individuals2 7,b7 actions taken by the ,foundation to reduce the cost to the ,foundation of the employment of such individuals at pay levels that exceed the threshold described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 the value to the ,foundation of employing individuals pursuant to the ,intergovernmental ,personnel ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja note7 whose pay is set below the threshold described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,d7 the value to the ,foundation of employing individuals who are not permanent employees whose pay requires a justification and waiver under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 #abb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,innovation ,corps ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,foundation's ,innovation ,corps 7,i-,corps7 was established to foster a national innovation ecosystem by encouraging institutions1 scientists1 engineers1 and entrepreneurs to identify and explore the innovation and commercial potential of ,foundation-funded research well beyond the laboratory2 7#b7 the ,foundation's ,i-,corps includes investment in entrepreneurship and commercialization education1 training1 and mentoring1 ultimately leading to the practical deployment of technologies1 products1 processes1 and services that improve the ,nation's competitiveness1 promote economic growth1 and benefit society2 and 7#c7 by building networks of entrepreneurs1 educators1 mentors1 institutions1 and collaborations1 and supporting specialized education and training1 ,i-,corps is at the leading edge of a strong1 lasting foundation for an ,american innovation ecosystem4 #abc4 ,brain ,research through ,advancing ,innovative ,neurotechnologies ,initiative ,the ,foundation shall support research activities related to the ,brain ,research through ,advancing ,innovative ,neurotechnologies ,initiative4 ,the ,foundation is encouraged to work in conjunction with the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,neuroscience 7,,iwgn7 to determine how to use the data infrastructure of the ,foundation and other applicable agencies to help neuroscientists collect1 standardize1 manage1 and analyze the large amounts of data that will result from research attempting to understand how the brain functions4 #abd4 ,noyce scholarship program amendments 7a7 ,amendments ,section #aj;,a of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn--#a;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by inserting or bachelor's after master's2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting for teachers with master's degrees in their field after ,teaching ,fellowships2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 in the case of ,national ,science ,foundation ,master ,teaching ,fellowships for teachers with bachelor's degrees in their field and working toward a master's degree-- 7,a7 offering academic courses leading to a master's degree and leadership training to prepare individuals to become master teachers in elementary and secondary schools2 and 7,b7 offering programs both during and after matriculation in the program for which the fellowship is received to enable fellows to become highly effective mathematics and science teachers1 including mentoring1 training1 induction1 and professional development activities1 to fulfill the service requirements of this section1 including the requirements of subsection 7e71 and to exchange ideas with others in their fields4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 through 7i7 as subsections 7h7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,support for ,master ,teaching ,fellows while enrolled in a master's degree program ,a ,national ,science ,foundation ,master ,teacher ,fellow may receive a maximum of #a year of fellowship support while enrolled in a master's degree program as described in subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 except that if such fellow is enrolled in a part-time program1 such amount shall be prorated according to the length of the program4 4 7b7 ,definition ,section #aj7;i77#e7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn--#a7;i77#e77 is amended by inserting computer science1 after means a science14 #abe4 ,informal ,,stem education 7a7 ,grants ,the ,director1 through the ,directorate for ,education and ,human ,resources1 shall continue to award competitive1 merit-reviewed grants to support-- 7#a7 research and development of innovative out-of-school ,,stem learning and emerging ,,stem learning environments in order to improve ,,stem learning outcomes and engagement in ,,stem2 and 7#b7 research that advances the field of informal ,,stem education4 7b7 ,uses of funds ,activities supported by grants under this section may encompass a single ,,stem discipline1 multiple ,,stem disciplines1 or integrative ,,stem initiatives and shall include-- 7#a7 research and development that improves our understanding of learning and engagement in informal environments1 including the role of informal environments in broadening participation in ,,stem2 and 7#b7 design and testing of innovative ,,stem learning models1 programs1 and other resources for informal learning environments to improve ,,stem learning outcomes and increase engagement for ,k-#ab students1 ,k-#ab teachers1 and the general public1 including design and testing of the scalability of models1 programs1 and other resources4 #abf4 ,experimental ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research ,the ,foundation shall continue to operate a robust ,experimental ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research 7,e,p,s,co,r74 ,the ,e,p,s,co,r program helps ensure that academic research institutions in more than half the ,states develop a strong research infrastructure and participate fully in federally funded research activities4 ,the program should be a high priority for the ,foundation4 ,,ii ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics #bja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,according to the ,national ,science ,board's ,science and ,engineering ,indicators1 the science and engineering workforce has shown sustained growth for more than half a century1 and workers with science and engineering degrees tend to earn more than comparable workers in other fields4 7#b7 ,according to the ,program for ,international ,student ,assessment #bjab results1 ,america lags behind many other nations in ,,stem education4 ,american students rank #bast in science and #bfth in mathematics4 7#c7 ,junior ,achievement ,,usa and ,,ing found a decrease of #be percent in the percentage of teenage students interested in ,,stem careers4 7#d7 ,according to a #bjjg report from the ,department of ,labor1 industries and firms dependent on a strong science and mathematics workforce have launched a variety of programs that target ,k-#ab students and undergraduate and graduate students in ,,stem fields4 7#e7 ,the ,federal ,government spends nearly #c billion annually on ,,stem education related program and activities1 but encouraging ,,stem education activities beyond the scope of the ,federal ,government1 including privately sponsored competitions and programs in our schools1 is crucial to the future technical and economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 more effective coordination and adoption of performance measurement based on objective outcomes for federally supported ,,stem programs is needed2 7#b7 leveraging private and nonprofit investments in ,,stem education will be essential to strengthening the ,federal ,,stem portfolio2 7#c7 strengthening the ,federal ,,stem portfolio may require program consolidations and terminations1 but such changes should be based on evidence with stakeholder input2 7#d7 coordinating ,,stem programs and activities across the ,federal ,government in order to limit duplication and engage stakeholders in ,,stem programs and related activities for which objective outcomes can be measured will bolster results of ,federal ,,stem education programs1 improve the return on taxpayers' investments in ,,stem education programs1 and in turn strengthen the ,united ,states economy2 and 7#e7 as the ,committee on ,,stem ,education implements the #e-year ,strategic ,plan for ,federal ,,stem education required under section #aja7;b77#e7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba7;b77#e771 ,,stem education stakeholders must be engaged and outcome-based evaluation metrics should be considered in the coordination and consolidation efforts for the ,federal ,,stem portfolio4 #bjb4 ,,stem ,education ,advisory ,panel 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish or designate a ,,stem ,education ,advisory ,panel that incorporates key stakeholders from the education and industry sectors4 ,the co-chairs shall be members of the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the ,advisory ,panel established or designated by the ,president under subsection 7a7 shall consist primarily of members from academic institutions1 nonprofit organizations1 and industry and shall include in-school1 out-of-school1 and informal educational practitioners4 ,members of the ,advisory ,panel shall be qualified to provide advice and information on ,,stem education research1 development1 training1 implementation1 interventions1 professional development1 or workforce needs or concerns4 ,in selecting or designating an ,advisory ,panel1 the ,president may also seek and give consideration to recommendations from the ,congress1 industry1 the scientific community 7including the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 scientific professional societies1 and academia71 ,state and local governments1 and other appropriate organizations4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,panel shall advise the ,president1 the ,committee on ,,stem ,education1 and the ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office established under section #bjd on matters relating to ,,stem education1 and shall each year provide general guidance to every ,federal agency with ,,stem education programs or activities1 including in the preparation of requests for appropriations for activities related to ,,stem education4 ,the ,advisory ,panel shall also assess and develop recommendations for-- 7#a7 progress made in implementing the ,,stem education ,strategic ,plan required under section #aja of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba71 and any needs or opportunities to update the strategic plan2 7#b7 the management1 coordination1 and implementation of ,,stem education programs and activities across the ,federal ,government2 7#c7 the appropriateness of criteria used by ,federal agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of ,federal ,,stem education programs and activities2 7#d7 ways to leverage private and nonprofit ,,stem investments and encourage public-private partnerships to strengthen ,,stem education and help build the ,,stem workforce pipeline2 7#e7 ways to incorporate workforce needs into ,federal ,,stem education programs1 particularly for specific fields of national interest and areas experiencing high unemployment rates2 7#f7 ways to better vertically and horizontally integrate ,federal ,,stem programs and activities from pre-,k through graduate study and the workforce1 and from in-school to out-of-school in order to improve transitions for students moving through the ,,stem pipeline2 7#g7 whether societal and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by current ,federal ,,stem education programs and activities2 7#h7 the extent to which ,federal ,,stem education programs and activities are contributing to recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in the ,,stem education and workforce pipeline2 and 7#i7 ways to encourage geographic diversity in ,,stem education and the workforce pipeline4 7d7 ,reports ,the ,advisory ,panel shall report1 not less frequently than once every #c fiscal years1 to the ,president and ,congress on its assessments under subsection 7c7 and its recommendations for ways to improve ,federal ,,stem education programs4 ,the first report under this subsection shall be submitted within #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,travel expenses of non-,federal members ,non-,federal members of the ,advisory ,panel1 while attending meetings of the ,advisory ,panel or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the ,advisory ,panel away from their homes or regular places of business1 may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized by section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for individuals in the ,government serving without pay4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the ,advisory ,panel who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states from being allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with existing law4 #bjc4 ,committee on ,,stem ,education ,section #aja of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 collaborate with the ,,stem ,education ,advisory ,panel established under section #bjb of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae and other outside stakeholders to ensure the engagement of the ,,stem education community2 7#d7 review evaluation measures used for ,federal ,,stem education programs2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by striking 1 periodically update12 and 7#b7 in the second subsection 7b7 and in subsection 7c71 by striking subsection 7b77#e7 and inserting subsection 7b77#g74 #bjd4 ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish within the ,directorate for ,education and ,human ,resources a ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office1 which shall have a ,director and staff that shall include career employees detailed from ,federal agencies that fund ,,stem education programs and activities4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office shall-- 7#a7 provide technical and administrative support to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,,stem ,education1 especially in its coordination of ,federal ,,stem programs and strategic planning responsibilities2 7,b7 the ,advisory ,panel established under section #bjb2 and 7,c7 ,federal agencies with ,,stem education programs2 7#b7 periodically update and maintain the inventory of federally sponsored ,,stem education programs and activities established under section #aja7;b77#h7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba72 and 7#c7 provide for dissemination of information on ,federal ,,stem education programs and activities1 as appropriate1 to stakeholders in academia1 industry1 nonprofit organizations with expertise in ,,stem education1 ,state and local educational agencies1 and other ,,stem stakeholders4 7c7 ,report ,the ,director of the ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office shall transmit a report annually to ,congress not later than #fj days after the submission of the ,president's budget request4 ,the annual report shall include-- 7#a7 any updates to the inventory required under subsection 7b77#b72 7#b7 a description of all consolidations and terminations of ,federal ,,stem education programs implemented in the previous fiscal year1 including an explanation of the reasons for consolidations and terminations2 7#c7 recommendations for consolidations and terminations of ,,stem education programs or activities in the upcoming fiscal year2 7#d7 a description of any significant new ,,stem ,education public-private partnerships2 and 7#e7 description of the progress made in carrying out the strategic plan required under section #aja of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba71 including a description of the outcome of any program assessments completed in the previous year4 7d7 ,responsibilities of ,,nsf ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall encourage and monitor the efforts of the ,,stem ,education ,coordinating ,office to ensure that the ,coordinating ,office is carrying out its responsibilities under subsection 7b7 appropriately4 ,,iii ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy-- 7#a7 #d1eej1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7#b7 #d1eej1jjj for fiscal year #bjag4 #cjb4 ,regulatory efficiency 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 high and increasing administrative burdens and costs in ,federal research administration1 particularly in the higher education sector where most federally sponsored research is performed1 are eroding funds available to carry out basic scientific research2 7#b7 progress has been made over the last decade in streamlining the pre-award grant application process through ,grants4gov1 the ,federal ,government's website portal2 7#c7 post-award administrative costs have grown as ,federal research agencies have continued to impose agency-unique compliance and reporting requirements on researchers and research institutions2 7#d7 facilities and administration costs at research universities can exceed #ej percent of the total value of ,federal research grants1 and it is estimated that nearly #cj percent of the funds invested annually in federally funded research is consumed by paperwork and other administrative processes required by ,federal agencies2 and 7#e7 it is a matter of critical importance to ,american competitiveness that administrative costs of federally funded research be streamlined so that a higher proportion of taxpayer dollars flow into direct research activities4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall establish a working group under the authority of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 to include the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 ,the working group shall be responsible for reviewing ,federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to-- 7#a7 harmonize1 streamline1 and eliminate duplicative ,federal regulations and reporting requirements2 7#b7 minimize the regulatory burden on ,united ,states institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for ,federal tax dollars2 and 7#c7 identify and update specific regulations to refocus on performance-based goals rather than on process while still meeting the desired outcome4 7c7 ,stakeholder input ,in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection 7b71 the working group shall take into account input and recommendations from non-,federal stakeholders1 including federally funded and nonfederally funded researchers1 institutions of higher education1 scientific disciplinary societies and associations1 nonprofit research institutions1 industry1 including small businesses1 federally funded research and development centers1 and others with a stake in ensuring effectiveness1 efficiency1 and accountability in the performance of scientific research4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,director shall report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations of the working group established under subsection 7b74 #cjc4 ,coordination of international science and technology partnerships 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall establish a body under the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council with the responsibility to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen the ,united ,states science and technology enterprise1 improve economic and national security1 and support ,united ,states foreign policy goals4 7b7 ,,nstc body leadership ,the body established under subsection 7a7 shall be co-chaired by senior level officials from the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the body established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 plan and coordinate interagency international science and technology cooperative research and training activities and partnerships supported or managed by ,federal agencies and work with other ,national ,science and ,technology ,council committees to help plan and coordinate the international component of national science and technology priorities2 7#b7 establish ,federal priorities and policies for aligning1 as appropriate1 international science and technology cooperative research and training activities and partnerships supported or managed by ,federal agencies with the foreign policy goals of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 identify opportunities for new international science and technology cooperative research and training partnerships that advance both the science and technology and the foreign policy priorities of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 in carrying out paragraph 7#c71 solicit input and recommendations from non-,federal science and technology stakeholders1 including universities1 scientific and professional societies1 industry1 and relevant organizations and institutions2 and 7#e7 identify broad issues that influence the ability of ,united ,states scientists and engineers to collaborate with foreign counterparts1 including barriers to collaboration and access to scientific information4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall transmit a report1 to be updated every #b years1 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,the report shall also be made available to the public on the reporting agency's website4 ,the report shall contain a description of-- 7#a7 the priorities and policies established under subsection 7c77#b72 7#b7 the ongoing and new partnerships established since the last update to the report2 7#c7 the means by which stakeholder input was received1 as well as summary views of stakeholder input2 and 7#d7 the issues influencing the ability of ,united ,states scientists and engineers to collaborate with foreign counterparts4 7e7 ,additional reports to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall transmit1 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 a report that lists and describes all foreign travel by ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy staff and detailees4 ,each report shall specify the dates of each trip1 the purpose of the trip1 ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy participants on the trip1 total ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy costs associated with the trip1 and details of all international meetings1 including meeting participants and topics addressed4 #cjd4 ,alternative research funding models 7a7 ,pilot program authority ,the heads of ,federal science agencies1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall conduct appropriate pilot programs to validate alternative research funding models1 including-- 7#a7 scientific breakthrough prize programs that are of strategic importance to the ,nation and have the capacity to spur new economic growth2 and 7#b7 novel mechanisms of funding including obtaining non-,federal funds through crowd source funding4 7b7 ,non-,federal partners ,a pilot program may be conducted under this section through an agreement1 grant1 or contractual relationship with a non-,federal entity regarding the design1 administration1 and funding of the program4 7c7 ,prize competition judges 7#a7 ,requirements ,judges for a prize competition carried out under this section shall not be required to be ,federal employees4 ,an individual who serves as a judge for a prize competition carried out under this section who is not a ,federal employee shall be required to sign an agreement1 developed by the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 with respect to nondisclosure1 conflict of interest1 and judging code of conduct requirements4 7#b7 ,disclosure of personal financial interests ,a judge for a prize competition with a total purse of #aj1jjj or more1 or for an aggregate of prize competitions with a total purse of #ej1jjj or more1 shall be required to disclose all personal financial interests4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy completes development of an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 it shall transmit a report to ,congress describing the requirements of such agreement4 7d7 ,public notice ,the heads of ,federal science agencies shall widely advertise prize competitions to be conducted under this section to ensure maximum participation4 7e7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,federal science agency means-- 7#a7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#c7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 and 7#d7 the ,national ,weather ,service4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter as part of the annual budget submission to ,congress1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall transmit to the ,congress a report on programs identified and conducted under subsection 7a74 #cje4 ,amendments to prize competitions ,section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting competition after section1 a prize2 7,b7 by inserting types after following2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking prizes and inserting prize competitions2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking in the ,federal ,register and inserting on a publicly accessible ,government website1 such as www4challenge4gov12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking prize and inserting cash prize purse2 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking prize and inserting cash prize purse2 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 by inserting prize before competition both places it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting prize before competition2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting prize before competition both places it appears2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,waiver ,an agency may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#b74 ,the annual report under subsection 7p7 shall include a list of such waivers granted during the preceding fiscal year1 along with a detailed explanation of the reasons for granting the waivers4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting prize before competition2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting prize before competitions both places it appears2 7#g7 in subsection 7l71 by striking all after may enter into and inserting a grant1 contract1 cooperative agreement1 or other agreement with a private sector for-profit or nonprofit entity to administer the prize competition1 subject to the provisions of this section42 7#h7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,support for a prize competition under this section1 including financial support for the design and administration of a prize competition or funds for a cash prize purse1 may consist of ,federal appropriated funds and funds provided by private sector for-profit and nonprofit entities4 ,the head of an agency may accept funds from other ,federal agencies1 private sector for-profit entities1 and nonprofit entities to support such prize competitions4 ,the head of an agency may not give any special consideration to any private sector for-profit or nonprofit entity in return for a donation4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking prize awards and inserting cash prize purses2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,no prize and inserting ,no prize competition2 and 7ii7 by striking the prize and inserting the cash prize purse2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking a prize and inserting a cash prize purse2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by inserting competition after prize2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking a prize and inserting a cash prize purse2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking cash prizes and inserting cash prize purses2 7#i7 in subsection 7n71 by inserting for both for-profit and nonprofit entities1 after contract vehicle2 7#aj7 in subsection 7o77#a71 by striking or providing a prize and insert a prize competition or providing a cash prize purse2 and 7#aa7 in subsection 7p77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking cash prizes both places it occurs and inserting cash prize purses2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,plan ,a description of crosscutting topical areas and agency-specific mission needs that may be the strongest opportunities for prize competitions during the upcoming #b fiscal years4 4 #cjf4 ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer ,title ,,ii of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baj4 ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer 7a7 ,appointment ,the ,president may appoint a ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer4 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 such officer shall be one of the ,associate ,directors of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer should include-- 7#a7 advising the ,president and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy on ,federal information systems1 technology1 data1 and innovation policies and initiatives2 7#b7 promoting an improved exchange of information among the ,federal ,government1 the public1 and ,congress2 7#c7 promoting the use of innovative technological approaches across the ,federal ,government to ensure a modern information technology infrastructure2 7#d7 working with the ,chief ,technology ,officers and ,chief ,information ,officers of all ,federal agencies to ensure the use of best technologies and security practices for information systems2 7#e7 establishing a working group with such ,officers to exchange best practices about information systems2 7#f7 promoting transparency and accountability across the ,federal ,government for all technological implementation by working with agencies to ensure that each arm of the ,federal ,government1 including the executive branch1 makes its records open and accessible2 7#g7 promoting security and privacy protection policies for all ,federal information technology systems that are consistent with ,federal law1 regulations1 and current best practices2 7#h7 promoting technological interoperability of key ,government functions2 7#i7 in consultation with the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 providing an annual report to the ,president1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 and ,congress on the current state of information systems of all ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the status of information systems1 including potential technology and security concerns about these information systems in all ,federal agencies2 7,b7 a review of all ,federal websites with third-party embedded tools that-- 7i7 identifies each embedded tool1 who it belongs to1 and the data it collects2 and 7ii7 addresses effects on cybersecurity and consumer privacy1 including whether each website provides prominent notice to consumers about the presence of the tool and whether the consumer may opt-out of the tool2 7,c7 the amount of money being spent on various technologies2 and 7,d7 technology recommendations and best practices2 and 7#aj7 such other functions and activities as the ,president and ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy may assign4 7c7 ,report ,in the absence of a ,united ,states ,chief ,technology ,officer1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall be responsible for providing the report required under subsection 7b77#i74 4 #cjg4 ,national ,research ,council study on technology for emergency notifications on university campuses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,research ,council to conduct and complete a study to identify and review technologies employed at institutions of higher education to provide notifications to students1 faculty1 and other personnel during emergency situations in accordance with the requirements of existing law4 ,the study shall address-- 7#a7 the timeliness of notifications during emergency situations provided by various technologies2 7#b7 the durability of such technologies in delivering such notifications to students1 faculty1 and other personnel2 and 7#c7 the limitations exhibited by such technologies to successfully deliver notifications not more than #cj seconds after the institution of higher education transmits such notifications4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,national ,research ,council enters into the arrangement required by subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under such subsection4 ,,iv ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology #dja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjaf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #icc1gjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #gdd1gjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities2 7,b7 #ei1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities2 and 7,c7 #acj1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #abe1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjag 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #icc1gjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjag4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #gdd1gjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities2 7,b7 #ei1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities2 and 7,c7 #acj1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #abe1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program under sections #be and #bf of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bgh;,i7 and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 #djb4 ,standards and conformity assessment ,section #b of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking authorized to take and inserting authorized to serve as the ,president's principal adviser on standards policy pertaining to the ,nation's technological competitiveness and innovation ability and to take2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking compare standards and all that follows through ,federal ,government and inserting facilitate standards-related information sharing and cooperation between ,federal agencies2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking ,federal1 ,state1 and local and all that follows through private sector and inserting technical standards activities and conformity assessment activities of ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments with private sector2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bc7 as paragraph 7#be72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 the following3 7#bc7 participate in and support scientific and technical conferences2 7#bd7 perform pre-competitive measurement science and technology research in partnership with institutions of higher education and industry to promote ,united ,states industrial competitiveness2 and 4 #djc4 ,visiting ,committee on ,advanced ,technology ,section #aj of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ae members and inserting not fewer than #aa members2 7,b7 by striking at least #aj and inserting at least two-thirds2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,committee may consult with the ,national ,research ,council in making recommendations regarding general policy for the ,institute42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking 1 including the ,program established under section #bh14 #djd4 ,police and security authority ,section #ae of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of the ,government2 and and inserting of the ,government22 and 7#b7 by striking ,united ,states ,code4 and inserting ,united ,states ,code2 and 7i7 the protection of ,institute buildings and other plant facilities1 equipment1 and property1 and of employees1 associates1 visitors1 or other persons located therein or associated therewith1 notwithstanding any other provision of law44 #dje4 ,education and outreach ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bga et seq47 is amended by striking sections #ah1 #ai1 and #ai;,a and inserting the following3 #ah4 ,education and outreach 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director may support1 promote1 and coordinate activities and efforts to enhance public awareness and understanding of measurement sciences1 standards1 and technology by the general public1 industry1 and academia in support of the ,institute's mission4 7b7 ,research fellowships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may award research fellowships and other forms of financial and logistical assistance1 including direct stipend awards1 to-- 7,a7 students at institutions of higher education within the ,united ,states who show promise as present or future contributors to the mission of the ,institute2 and 7,b7 ,united ,states citizens for research and technical activities of the ,institute4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select persons to receive such fellowships and assistance on the basis of ability and of the relevance of the proposed work to the mission and programs of the ,institute4 7#c7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this subsection1 financial and logistical assistance includes1 notwithstanding section #acde of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any contrary provision of law1 temporary housing and local transportation to and from the ,institute facilities4 7c7 ,post-doctoral fellowship program ,the ,director shall establish and conduct a post-doctoral fellowship program1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 that shall include not fewer than #bj fellows per fiscal year4 ,in evaluating applications for fellowships under this subsection1 the ,director shall give consideration to the goal of promoting the participation of underrepresented students in research areas supported by the ,institute4 4 #djf4 ,programmatic planning report ,section #bc7;d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;i7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the #c-year programmatic planning document shall also describe how the ,director is addressing recommendations from the ,visiting ,committee on ,advanced ,technology established under section #aj44 #djg4 ,assessments by the ,national ,research ,council 7a7 ,national ,academy of ,sciences review ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall enter into a contract with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a single1 comprehensive review of the ,institute's laboratory programs4 ,the review shall-- 7#a7 assess the technical merits and scientific caliber of the research conducted at the laboratories2 7#b7 examine the strengths and weaknesses of the #bjaj laboratory reorganization on the ,institute's ability to fulfill its mission2 7#c7 evaluate how cross-cutting research and development activities are planned1 coordinated1 and executed across the laboratories2 and 7#d7 assess how the laboratories are engaging industry1 including the incorporation of industry need1 into the research goals and objectives of the ,institute4 7b7 ,additional assessments ,section #bd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;j7 is amended to read as follows3 #bd4 ,assessments by the ,national ,research ,council 7a7 ,in general ,the ,institute shall contract with the ,national ,research ,council to perform and report on assessments of the technical quality and impact of the work conducted at ,institute laboratories4 7b7 ,schedule ,two laboratories shall be assessed under subsection 7a7 each year1 and each laboratory shall be assessed at least once every #c years4 7c7 ,summary report ,beginning in the year after the first assessment is conducted under subsection 7a71 and once every two years thereafter1 the ,institute shall contract with the ,national ,research ,council to prepare a report that summarizes the findings common across the individual assessment reports4 7d7 ,additional assessments ,the ,institute1 at the discretion of the ,director1 also may contract with the ,national ,research ,council to conduct additional assessments of ,institute programs and projects that involve collaboration across the ,institute laboratories and centers and assessments of selected scientific and technical topics4 7e7 ,consultation with ,visiting ,committee on ,advanced ,technology ,the ,national ,research ,council may consult with the ,visiting ,committee on ,advanced ,technology established under section #aj in performing the assessments under this section4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days after the completion of each assessment1 the ,institute shall transmit the report on such assessment to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 4 #djh4 ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,section #be of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7 is amended to read as follows3 #be4 ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership 7a7 ,establishment and purpose 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 through the ,director and1 if appropriate1 through other officials1 shall provide assistance for the creation and support of manufacturing extension centers1 to be known as the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,centers1 for the transfer of manufacturing technology and best business practices 7in this ,act referred to as the ,centers74 ,the program under this section shall be known as the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership4 7#b7 ,affiliations ,such ,centers shall be affiliated with any ,united ,states-based public or nonprofit institution or organization1 or group thereof1 that applies for and is awarded financial assistance under this section4 7#c7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,centers is to enhance competitiveness1 productivity1 and technological performance in ,united ,states manufacturing through-- 7,a7 the transfer of manufacturing technology and techniques developed at the ,institute to ,centers and1 through them1 to manufacturing companies throughout the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the participation of individuals from industry1 institutions of higher education1 ,state governments1 other ,federal agencies1 and1 when appropriate1 the ,institute in cooperative technology transfer activities2 7,c7 efforts to make new manufacturing technology and processes usable by ,united ,states-based small and medium-sized companies2 7,d7 the active dissemination of scientific1 engineering1 technical1 and management information about manufacturing to industrial firms1 including small and medium-sized manufacturing companies2 7,e7 the utilization1 when appropriate1 of the expertise and capability that exists in ,federal laboratories other than the ,institute2 7,f7 the provision to community colleges and area career and technical education schools of information about the job skills needed in small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the regions they serve2 and 7,g7 promoting and expanding certification systems offered through industry1 associations1 and local colleges1 when appropriate4 7b7 ,activities ,the activities of the ,centers shall include-- 7#a7 the establishment of automated manufacturing systems and other advanced production technologies1 based on ,institute-supported research1 for the purpose of demonstrations and technology transfer2 7#b7 the active transfer and dissemination of research findings and ,center expertise to a wide range of companies and enterprises1 particularly small and medium-sized manufacturers2 and 7#c7 the facilitation of collaborations and partnerships between small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and community colleges and area career and technical education schools to help such colleges and schools better understand the specific needs of manufacturers and to help manufacturers better understand the skill sets that students learn in the programs offered by such colleges and schools4 7c7 ,operations 7#a7 ,financial support ,the ,secretary may provide financial support to any ,center created under subsection 7a74 ,the ,secretary may not provide to a ,center more than #ej percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to create and maintain such ,center4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall implement1 review1 and update the sections of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations related to this section at least once every #c years4 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,any nonprofit institution1 or consortium thereof1 or ,state or local government1 may submit to the ,secretary an application for financial support under this section1 in accordance with the procedures established by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,cost sharing ,in order to receive assistance under this section1 an applicant for financial assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide adequate assurances that non-,federal assets obtained from the applicant and the applicant's partnering organizations will be used as a funding source to meet not less than #ej percent of the costs incurred4 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the costs incurred means the costs incurred in connection with the activities undertaken to improve the competitiveness1 management1 productivity1 and technological performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies4 7,c7 ,agreements with other entities ,in meeting the #ej percent requirement1 it is anticipated that a ,center will enter into agreements with other entities such as private industry1 institutions of higher education1 and ,state governments to accomplish programmatic objectives and access new and existing resources that will further the impact of the ,federal investment made on behalf of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies4 7,d7 ,legal rights ,each applicant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall also submit a proposal for the allocation of the legal rights associated with any invention which may result from the proposed ,center's activities4 7#d7 ,merit review ,the ,secretary shall subject each such application to merit review4 ,in making a decision whether to approve such application and provide financial support under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the merits of the application1 particularly those portions of the application regarding technology transfer1 training and education1 and adaptation of manufacturing technologies to the needs of particular industrial sectors4 7,b7 ,the quality of service to be provided4 7,c7 ,geographical diversity and extent of service area4 7,d7 ,the percentage of funding and amount of in-kind commitment from other sources4 7#e7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,center that receives financial assistance under this section shall be evaluated during its third year of operation by an evaluation panel appointed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,composition ,each such evaluation panel shall be composed of private experts1 none of whom shall be connected with the involved ,center1 and ,federal officials4 7,c7 ,chair ,an official of the ,institute shall chair the panel4 7,d7 ,performance measurement ,each evaluation panel shall measure the involved ,center's performance against the objectives specified in this section4 7,e7 ,positive evaluation ,if the evaluation is positive1 the ,secretary may provide continued funding through the sixth year4 7,f7 ,probation ,the ,secretary shall not provide funding unless the ,center has received a positive evaluation4 ,a ,center that has not received a positive evaluation by the evaluation panel shall be notified by the panel of the deficiencies in its performance and shall be placed on probation for one year1 after which time the panel shall reevaluate the ,center4 ,if the ,center has not addressed the deficiencies identified by the panel1 or shown a significant improvement in its performance1 the ,director shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the ,center or may close the ,center4 7,g7 ,additional financial support ,after the sixth year1 a ,center may receive additional financial support under this section if it has received a positive evaluation through an independent review1 under procedures established by the ,institute4 7,h7 ,eight-year review ,a ,center shall undergo an independent review in the #hth year of operation4 ,each evaluation panel shall measure the ,center's performance against the objectives specified in this section4 ,a ,center that has not received a positive evaluation as a result of an independent review shall be notified by the ,program of the deficiencies in its performance and shall be placed on probation for one year1 after which time the ,program shall reevaluate the ,center4 ,if the ,center has not addressed the deficiencies identified by the review1 or shown a significant improvement in its performance1 the ,director shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the ,center or may close the ,center4 7,i7 ,recompetition ,if a recipient of a ,center award has received financial assistance for #aj consecutive years1 the ,director shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the ,center consistent with the plan required in this ,act4 ,incumbent ,center operators in good standing shall be eligible to compete for the new award4 7,j7 ,reports 7i7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,director shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a plan as to how the ,institute will conduct reviews1 assessments1 and reapplication competitions under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,independent assessment ,the ,director shall contract with an independent organization to perform an assessment of the implementation of the reapplication competition process under this paragraph within #c years after the transmittal of the report under clause 7i74 ,the organization conducting the assessment under this clause may consult with the ,,mep ,advisory ,board4 7iii7 ,comparison of centers ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,director shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report providing information on the first and second years of operations for centers operating from new competitions or recompetition as compared to longstanding centers4 ,the report shall provide detail on the engagement in services provided by ,centers and the characteristics of services provided1 including volume and type of services1 so that the ,committees can evaluate whether the cost-sharing ratio has an effect on the services provided at ,centers4 7#f7 ,patent rights ,the provisions of chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply1 to the extent not inconsistent with this section1 to the promotion of technology from research by ,centers under this section except for contracts for such specific technology extension or transfer services as may be specified by statute or by the ,director4 7#g7 ,protection of ,center client confidential information ,section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to the following information obtained by the ,federal ,government on a confidential basis in connection with the activities of any participant involved in the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership3 7,a7 ,information on the business operation of any participant in a ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program or of a client of a ,center4 7,b7 ,trade secrets possessed by any client of a ,center4 7#h7 ,advisory boards ,each ,center's advisory boards shall institute a conflict of interest policy1 approved by the ,director1 that ensures the ,board represents local small and medium-sized manufacturers in the ,center's region4 ,board ,members may not serve as a vendor or provide services to the ,center1 nor may they serve on more than one ,center's oversight board simultaneously4 7d7 ,acceptance of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to such sums as may be appropriated to the ,secretary and ,director to operate the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership1 the ,secretary and ,director also may accept funds from other ,federal departments and agencies and1 under section #b7;c77#g71 from the private sector for the purpose of strengthening ,united ,states manufacturing4 7#b7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,funds accepted from other ,federal departments or agencies ,the ,director shall determine whether funds accepted from other ,federal departments or agencies shall be counted in the calculation of the ,federal share of capital and annual operating and maintenance costs under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,funds accepted from the private sector ,funds accepted from the private sector under section #b7;c77#g71 if allocated to a ,center1 may not be considered in the calculation of the ,federal share under subsection 7c7 of this section4 7e7 ,,mep ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,institute a ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,advisory ,board 7in this subsection referred to as the ,,mep ,advisory ,board74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall consist of not fewer than #aj members broadly representative of stakeholders1 to be appointed by the ,director4 ,at least #b members shall be employed by or on an advisory board for the ,centers1 at least #a member shall represent a community college1 and at least #e other members shall be from ,united ,states small businesses in the manufacturing sector4 ,no member shall be an employee of the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,term ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 the term of office of each member of the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall be #c years4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term4 7,d7 ,serving consecutive terms ,any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of service on the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall thereafter be ineligible for appointment during the one-year period following the expiration of the second such term4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall meet not less than #b times annually and shall provide to the ,director-- 7,a7 advice on ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership programs1 plans1 and policies2 7,b7 assessments of the soundness of ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership plans and strategies2 and 7,c7 assessments of current performance against ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program plans4 7#d7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,in discharging its duties under this subsection1 the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall function solely in an advisory capacity1 in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act4 7,b7 ,exception ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act shall not apply to the ,,mep ,advisory ,board4 7#e7 ,report ,the ,,mep ,advisory ,board shall transmit an annual report to the ,secretary for transmittal to ,congress within #cj days after the submission to ,congress of the ,president's annual budget request in each year4 ,such report shall address the status of the program established pursuant to this section and comment on the relevant sections of the programmatic planning document and updates thereto transmitted to ,congress by the ,director under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #bc4 7f7 ,competitive ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,director shall establish1 within the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership1 under this section and section #bf1 a program of competitive awards among participants described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,participants ,participants receiving awards under this subsection shall be the ,centers1 or a consortium of such ,centers4 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program under this subsection is to add capabilities to the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership1 including the development of projects to solve new or emerging manufacturing problems as determined by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program1 the ,,mep ,advisory ,board1 and small and medium-sized manufacturers4 ,one or more themes for the competition may be identified1 which may vary from year to year1 depending on the needs of manufacturers and the success of previous competitions4 ,centers may be reimbursed for costs incurred under the program4 7#d7 ,applications ,applications for awards under this subsection shall be submitted in such manner1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,director shall require1 in consultation with the ,,mep ,advisory ,board4 7#e7 ,selection ,awards under this subsection shall be peer reviewed and competitively awarded4 ,the ,director shall endeavor to have broad geographic diversity among selected proposals4 ,the ,director shall select proposals to receive awards that will-- 7,a7 improve the competitiveness of industries in the region in which the ,center or ,centers are located2 7,b7 create jobs or train newly hired employees2 and 7,c7 promote the transfer and commercialization of research and technology from institutions of higher education1 national laboratories1 and nonprofit research institutes4 7#f7 ,program contribution ,recipients of awards under this subsection shall not be required to provide a matching contribution4 7#g7 ,global marketplace projects ,in making awards under this subsection1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,,mep ,advisory ,board and the ,secretary1 may take into consideration whether an application has significant potential for enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized ,united ,states manufacturers in the global marketplace4 7#h7 ,duration ,awards under this subsection shall last no longer than #c years4 7g7 ,evaluation of obstacles unique to small manufacturers ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 evaluate obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers that prevent such manufacturers from effectively competing in the global market2 7#b7 implement a comprehensive plan to train the ,centers to address such obstacles2 and 7#c7 facilitate improved communication between the ,centers to assist such manufacturers in implementing appropriate1 targeted solutions to such obstacles4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb72 and 7#b7 the term community college means an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a777 at which the highest degree that is predominately awarded to students is an associate's degree4 4 #dji4 ,elimination of obsolete reports ,section #bh of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghn7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#e74 #daj4 ,modifications to grants and cooperative agreements ,section #h7;a7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf7;a77 is amended by striking ,the total amount of any such grant or cooperative agreement may not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the program44 #daa4 ,information systems standards consultation ,section #bj7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g--#c7;c77#a77 is amended by striking the ,national ,security ,agency14 #dab4 ,united ,states-,israeli cooperation ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 partnerships that facilitate basic scientific research between the ,united ,states and ,israel advance technology development1 innovation1 and commercialization leading to growth in various sectors1 including manufacturing1 and creating benefits for both nations2 7#b7 joint research and development agreements carried out through government organizations like the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology support these efforts2 7#c7 partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,israel that further the basic scientific enterprise should be encouraged2 and 7#d7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology should continue to facilitate scientific collaborations between ,israel and ,united ,states' technical agencies working in measurement science and standardization4 ,v ,department of ,energy ,science #eja4 ,mission ,section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office of ,science shall be the delivery of scientific discoveries1 capabilities1 and major scientific tools to transform the understanding of nature and to advance the energy1 economic1 and national security of the ,united ,states4 ,in support of this mission1 the ,director shall carry out programs on basic energy sciences1 advanced scientific computing research1 high energy physics1 biological and environmental research1 fusion energy sciences1 and nuclear physics1 including as provided under subtitle ,a of title ,v of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 through activities focused on-- 7#a7 fundamental scientific discoveries through the study of matter and energy2 7#b7 science in the national interest1 including-- 7,a7 advancing an agenda for ,american energy security through research on energy production1 storage1 transmission1 efficiency1 and use2 and 7,b7 advancing our understanding of the ,earth's climate through research in atmospheric and environmental sciences2 and 7#c7 ,national ,scientific ,user ,facilities to deliver the #bast century tools of science1 engineering1 and technology and provide the ,nation's researchers with the most advanced tools of modern science including accelerators1 colliders1 supercomputers1 light sources and neutron sources1 and facilities for studying materials science4 7d7 ,coordination with other ,department of ,energy programs ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy shall ensure the coordination of ,office of ,science activities and programs with other activities of the ,department4 4 #ejb4 ,basic energy sciences 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program in basic energy sciences1 including materials sciences and engineering1 chemical sciences1 physical biosciences1 and geosciences1 for the purpose of providing the scientific foundations for new energy technologies4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the program described in subsection 7a7 shall be to support fundamental research to understand1 predict1 and ultimately control matter and energy at the electronic1 atomic1 and molecular levels in order to provide the foundations for new energy technologies and to support ,department missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7c7 ,basic energy sciences user facilities ,the ,director shall carry out a subprogram for the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of national user facilities to support the program under this section4 ,as practicable1 these facilities shall serve the needs of the ,department1 industry1 the academic community1 and other relevant entities to create and examine new materials and chemical processes for the purposes of advancing new energy technologies and improving the competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 ,these facilities shall include-- 7#a7 x-ray light sources2 7#b7 neutron sources2 7#c7 nanoscale science research centers2 and 7#d7 other facilities the ,director considers appropriate1 consistent with section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci74 7d7 ,light source leadership initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,in support of the subprogram authorized in subsection 7c71 the ,director shall establish an initiative to sustain and advance global leadership of light source user facilities4 7#b7 ,leadership strategy ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,director shall prepare1 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 and submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a light source leadership strategy that-- 7,a7 identifies1 prioritizes1 and describes plans for the development1 construction1 and operation of light sources over the next decade2 7,b7 describes plans for optimizing management and use of existing light source facilities2 and 7,c7 assesses the international outlook for light source user facilities and describes plans for ,united ,states cooperation in such projects4 7#c7 ,advisory committee feedback and recommendations ,not later than #de days after submission of the strategy described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee shall provide the ,director1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report of the ,advisory ,committee's analyses1 findings1 and recommendations for improving the strategy1 including a review of the most recent budget request for the initiative4 7#d7 ,proposed budget ,the ,director shall transmit annually to ,congress a proposed budget corresponding to the activities identified in the strategy4 7e7 ,accelerator research and development ,the ,director shall carry out research and development on advanced accelerator and storage ring technologies relevant to the development of ,basic ,energy ,sciences user facilities1 in consultation with the ,office of ,science's ,high ,energy ,physics and ,nuclear ,physics programs4 7f7 ,energy frontier research centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program to provide awards1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 to multi-institutional collaborations or other appropriate entities to conduct fundamental and use-inspired energy research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs4 7#b7 ,collaborations ,a collaboration receiving an award under this subsection may include multiple types of institutions and private sector entities4 7#c7 ,selection and duration 7,a7 ,in general ,a collaboration under this subsection shall be selected for a period of #e years4 ,an ,energy ,frontier ,research ,center already in existence and supported by the ,director on the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to receive support for a period of #e years beginning on the date of establishment of that center4 7,b7 ,reapplication ,after the end of the period described in subparagraph 7,a71 an awardee may reapply for selection for a second period of #e years on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7,c7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7#d7 ,no funding for construction ,no funding provided pursuant to this subsection may be used for the construction of new buildings or facilities4 #ejc4 ,advanced scientific computing research 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program to advance computational and networking capabilities to analyze1 model1 simulate1 and predict complex phenomena relevant to the development of new energy technologies and the competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,facilities ,the ,director1 as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 shall develop and maintain world-class computing and network facilities for science and deliver critical research in applied mathematics1 computer science1 and advanced networking to support the ,department's missions4 7c7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,department of ,energy ,high-,end ,computing ,revitalization ,act of #bjjd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeda7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,co-design ,the term co-design means the joint development of application algorithms1 models1 and codes with computer technology architectures and operating systems to maximize effective use of high-end computing systems4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,exascale ,the term exascale means computing system performance at or near #aj to the #ahth power floating point operations per second4 7#d7 ,high-end computing system ,the term high-end computing system means a computing system with performance that substantially exceeds that of systems that are commonly available for advanced scientific and engineering applications4 7#e7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,leadership system ,the term leadership system means a high-end computing system that is among the most advanced in the world in terms of performance in solving scientific and engineering problems4 7#g7 ,national laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory means any one of the seventeen laboratories owned by the ,department4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#i7 ,software technology ,the term software technology includes optimal algorithms1 programming environments1 tools1 languages1 and operating systems for high-end computing systems4 4 7d7 ,department of ,energy high-end computing research and development program ,section #c of the ,department of ,energy ,high-,end ,computing ,revitalization ,act of #bjjd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eedb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking program and inserting coordinated program across the ,department2 7,b7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 partner with universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and industry to ensure the broadest possible application of the technology developed in this program to other challenges in science1 engineering1 medicine1 and industry4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking vector and all that follows through architectures and inserting computer technologies that show promise of substantial reductions in power requirements and substantial gains in parallelism of multicore processors1 concurrency1 memory and storage1 bandwidth1 and reliability2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,exascale computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a coordinated research program to develop exascale computing systems to advance the missions of the ,department4 7#b7 ,execution ,the ,secretary shall1 through competitive merit review1 establish two or more ,national ,laboratory-industry-university partnerships to conduct integrated research1 development1 and engineering of multiple exascale architectures1 and-- 7,a7 conduct mission-related co-design activities in developing such exascale platforms2 7,b7 develop those advancements in hardware and software technology required to fully realize the potential of an exascale production system in addressing ,department target applications and solving scientific problems involving predictive modeling and simulation and large-scale data analytics and management2 and 7,c7 explore the use of exascale computing technologies to advance a broad range of science and engineering4 7#c7 ,administration ,in carrying out this program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 access for researchers in ,united ,states industry1 institutions of higher education1 ,national ,laboratories1 and other ,federal agencies to these exascale systems1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 conduct outreach programs to increase the readiness for the use of such platforms by domestic industries1 including manufacturers4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,integrated strategy and program management plan ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 a report outlining an integrated strategy and program management plan1 including target dates for prototypical and production exascale platforms1 interim milestones to reaching these targets1 functional requirements1 roles and responsibilities of ,national ,laboratories and industry1 acquisition strategy1 and estimated resources required1 to achieve this exascale system capability4 ,the report shall include the ,secretary's plan for ,departmental organization to manage and execute the ,exascale ,computing ,program1 including definition of the roles and responsibilities within the ,department to ensure an integrated program across the ,department4 ,the report shall also include a plan for ensuring balance and prioritizing across ,,ascr subprograms in a flat or slow-growth budget environment4 7,b7 ,status reports ,at the time of the budget submission of the ,department for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that describes the status of milestones and costs in achieving the objectives of the exascale computing program4 7,c7 ,exascale merit report ,at least #ah months prior to the initiation of construction or installation of any exascale-class computing facility1 the ,secretary shall transmit a plan to the ,congress detailing-- 7i7 the proposed facility's cost projections and capabilities to significantly accelerate the development of new energy technologies2 7ii7 technical risks and challenges that must be overcome to achieve successful completion and operation of the facility2 and 7iii7 an independent assessment of the scientific and technological advances expected from such a facility relative to those expected from a comparable investment in expanded research and applications at terascale-class and petascale-class computing facilities1 including an evaluation of where investments should be made in the system software and algorithms to enable these advances4 4 #ejd4 ,high energy physics 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a research program on the fundamental constituents of matter and energy and the nature of space and time4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,director should incorporate the findings and recommendations of the ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel's report entitled ,building for ,discovery3 ,strategic ,plan for ,u4,s4 ,particle ,physics in the ,global ,context1 into the ,department's planning process as part of the program described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 the ,director should prioritize domestically hosted research projects that will maintain the ,united ,states position as a global leader in particle physics and attract the world's most talented physicists and foreign investment for international collaboration2 and 7#c7 the nations that lead in particle physics by hosting international teams dedicated to a common scientific goal attract the world's best talent and inspire future generations of physicists and technologists4 7c7 ,neutrino research ,as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,director shall carry out research activities on rare decay processes and the nature of the neutrino1 which may include collaborations with the ,national ,science ,foundation or international collaborations4 7d7 ,dark energy and dark matter research ,as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,director shall carry out research activities on the nature of dark energy and dark matter1 which may include collaborations with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration or the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or international collaborations4 7e7 ,accelerator research and development ,the ,director shall carry out research and development in advanced accelerator concepts and technologies1 including laser technologies1 to reduce the necessary scope and cost for the next generation of particle accelerators4 ,the ,director shall ensure access to national laboratory accelerator facilities1 infrastructure1 and technology for users and developers of accelerators that advance applications in energy and the environment1 medicine1 industry1 national security1 and discovery science4 7f7 ,international collaboration ,the ,director1 as practicable and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal agencies as necessary1 shall ensure the access of ,united ,states researchers to the most advanced accelerator facilities and research capabilities in the world1 including the ,large ,hadron ,collider4 #eje4 ,biological and environmental research 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program of research1 development1 and demonstration in the areas of biological systems science and climate and environmental science to support the energy and environmental missions of the ,department4 7b7 ,priority research ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall prioritize fundamental research on biological systems and genomics science with the greatest potential to enable scientific discovery4 7c7 ,assessment ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to ,congress identifying climate science-related initiatives under this section that overlap or duplicate initiatives of other ,federal agencies and the extent of such overlap or duplication4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,director shall not approve new climate science-related initiatives to be carried out through the ,office of ,science without making a determination that such work is unique and not duplicative of work by other ,federal agencies4 ,not later than #c months after receiving the assessment required under subsection 7c71 the ,director shall cease those climate science-related initiatives identified in the assessment as overlapping or duplicative1 unless the ,director justifies that such work is critical to achieving ,american energy security4 7e7 ,low dose radiation research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,department of ,energy ,office of ,science shall carry out a research program on low dose radiation4 ,the purpose of the program is to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low dose radiation in order to inform improved risk management methods4 7#b7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a study assessing the current status and development of a long-term strategy for low dose radiation research4 ,such study shall be completed not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the study shall be conducted in coordination with ,federal agencies that perform ionizing radiation effects research and shall leverage the most current studies in this field4 ,such study shall-- 7,a7 identify current scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation2 7,b7 assess the status of current low dose radiation research in the ,united ,states and internationally2 7,c7 formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research in the ,united ,states2 7,d7 recommend a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address scientific research goals for overcoming the identified scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts2 7,e7 define the essential components of a research program that would address this research agenda within the universities and the ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,f7 assess the cost-benefit effectiveness of such a program4 7#c7 ,research plan ,not later than #ij days after the completion of the study performed under paragraph 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,energy shall deliver to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a #e-year research plan that responds to the study's findings and recommendations and identifies and prioritizes research needs4 7#d7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term low dose radiation means a radiation dose of less than #ajj millisieverts4 7#e7 ,rule of ,construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to subject any research carried out by the ,director under the research program under this subsection to any limitations described in section #igg7;e7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcag7;e774 #ejf4 ,fusion energy 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a fusion energy sciences research program to expand the fundamental understanding of plasmas and matter at very high temperatures and densities and to build the scientific foundation necessary to enable fusion power4 7b7 ,fusion materials research and development ,as part of the activities authorized in section #igh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcah7-- 7#a7 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department1 shall carry out research and development activities to identify1 characterize1 and demonstrate materials that can endure the neutron1 plasma1 and heat fluxes expected in a fusion power system2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide an assessment of the need for a facility or facilities that can examine and test potential fusion and next generation fission materials and other enabling technologies relevant to the development of fusion power2 and 7,b7 provide an assessment of whether a single new facility that substantially addresses magnetic fusion and next generation fission materials research needs is feasible1 in conjunction with the expected capabilities of facilities operational as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,tokamak research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations to optimize the tokamak approach to fusion energy4 7#b7 ,,iter 7,a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report providing an assessment of-- 7i7 the most recent schedule for ,,iter that has been approved by the ,,iter ,council2 and 7ii7 progress of the ,,iter ,council and the ,,iter ,director ,general toward implementation of the recommendations of the ,third ,biennial ,international ,organization ,management ,assessment ,report4 7,b7 ,fairness in competition for solicitations for international project activities ,section #cc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjec7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of this section1 with respect to international research projects1 the term private facilities or laboratories shall refer to facilities or laboratories located in the ,united ,states44 7,c7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should support a robust1 diverse fusion program4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that developing the scientific basis for fusion1 providing research results key to the success of ,,iter1 and training the next generation of fusion scientists are of critical importance to the ,united ,states and should in no way be diminished by participation of the ,united ,states in the ,,iter project4 7d7 ,inertial fusion energy research and development program ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research and technology development in inertial fusion for energy applications1 including ion beam1 laser1 and pulsed power fusion systems4 7e7 ,alternative and enabling concepts 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,director shall support research and development activities and facility operations at ,united ,states universities1 national laboratories1 and private facilities for a portfolio of alternative and enabling fusion energy concepts that may provide solutions to significant challenges to the establishment of a commercial magnetic fusion power plant1 prioritized based on the ability of the ,united ,states to play a leadership role in the international fusion research community4 ,fusion energy concepts and activities explored under this paragraph may include-- 7,a7 high magnetic field approaches facilitated by high temperature superconductors2 7,b7 advanced stellarator concepts2 7,c7 non-tokamak confinement configurations operating at low magnetic fields2 7,d7 magnetized target fusion energy concepts2 7,e7 liquid metals to address issues associated with fusion plasma interactions with the inner wall of the encasing device2 7,f7 immersion blankets for heat management and fuel breeding2 7,g7 advanced scientific computing activities2 and 7,h7 other promising fusion energy concepts identified by the ,director4 7#b7 ,coordination with arpa-e ,the ,under ,secretary and the ,director shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy 7in this paragraph referred to as ,,arpa-,e7 to-- 7,a7 assess the potential for any fusion energy project supported by ,,arpa-,e to represent a promising approach to a commercially viable fusion power plant2 7,b7 determine whether the results of any fusion energy project supported by ,,arpa-,e merit the support of follow-on research activities carried out by the ,office of ,science2 and 7,c7 avoid unintentional duplication of activities4 7f7 ,general plasma science and applications ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to ,congress an assessment of opportunities in which the ,united ,states can provide world-leading contributions to advancing plasma science and non-fusion energy applications1 and identify opportunities for partnering with other ,federal agencies both within and outside of the ,department of ,energy4 7g7 ,identification of priorities 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress a report on the ,department's proposed fusion energy research and development activities over the following #aj years under at least #c realistic budget scenarios1 including a scenario based on #c percent annual growth in the non-,,iter portion of the budget for fusion energy research and development activities4 ,the report shall-- 7,a7 identify specific areas of fusion energy research and enabling technology development in which the ,united ,states can and should establish or solidify a lead in the global fusion energy development effort2 7,b7 identify priorities for initiation of facility construction and facility decommissioning under each of those scenarios2 and 7,c7 assess the ability of the ,united ,states fusion workforce to carry out the activities identified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 including the adequacy of college and university programs to train the leaders and workers of the next generation of fusion energy researchers4 7#b7 ,process ,in order to develop the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall leverage best practices and lessons learned from the process used to develop the most recent report of the ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel of the ,high ,energy ,physics ,advisory ,panel4 ,no member of the ,fusion ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee shall be excluded from participating in developing or voting on final approval of the report required under paragraph 7#a74 #ejg4 ,nuclear physics 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program of experimental and theoretical research1 and support associated facilities1 to discover1 explore1 and understand all forms of nuclear matter4 7b7 ,isotope development and production for research applications ,the ,director shall carry out a program for the production of isotopes1 including the development of techniques to produce isotopes1 that the ,secretary determines are needed for research1 medical1 industrial1 or other purposes4 ,in making this determination1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that1 as has been the policy of the ,united ,states since the publication in #aife of ,federal ,register notice #cj ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbdg1 isotope production activities do not compete with private industry unless critical national interests necessitate the ,federal ,government's involvement2 7#b7 ensure that activities undertaken pursuant to this section1 to the extent practicable1 promote the growth of a robust domestic isotope production industry2 and 7#c7 consider any relevant recommendations made by ,federal advisory committees1 the ,national ,academies1 and interagency working groups in which the ,department participates4 #ejh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program to improve the safety1 efficiency1 and mission readiness of infrastructure at ,office of ,science laboratories4 ,the program shall include projects to-- 7#a7 renovate or replace space that does not meet research needs2 7#b7 replace facilities that are no longer cost effective to renovate or operate2 7#c7 modernize utility systems to prevent failures and ensure efficiency2 7#d7 remove excess facilities to allow safe and efficient operations2 and 7#e7 construct modern facilities to conduct advanced research in controlled environmental conditions4 7b7 ,approach ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall utilize all available approaches and mechanisms1 including capital line items1 minor construction projects1 energy savings performance contracts1 utility energy service contracts1 alternative financing1 and expense funding1 as appropriate4 #eji4 ,domestic manufacturing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the current ability of domestic manufacturers to meet the procurement requirements for major ongoing projects funded by the ,office of ,science of the ,department1 including a calculation of the percentage of equipment acquired from domestic manufacturers for this purpose4 #eaj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjaf ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjaf #e1cci1hjj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #a1hej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #ghh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #eej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #fbd1gjj1jjj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #fba1jjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #dhh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #aac1fjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aha1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #ajc1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bj1ejj1jjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjag ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjag #e1cci1hjj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #a1hej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,science2 7#b7 #ghh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #eej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #fbd1gjj1jjj shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #fba1jjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #dhh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #aac1fjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aha1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #ajc1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bj1ejj1jjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 #eaa4 ,definitions ,in this title-- 7#a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy2 7#b7 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,science of the ,department2 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 ,,vi ,department of ,energy ,applied ,research and ,development ,a ,crosscutting ,research and ,development #fja4 ,crosscutting research and development 7a7 ,crosscutting research and development ,the ,secretary shall1 through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy1 utilize the capabilities of the ,department to identify strategic opportunities for collaborative research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of innovative science and technologies for-- 7#a7 advancing the understanding of the energy-water-land use nexus2 7#b7 modernizing the electric grid by improving energy transmission and distribution systems security and resiliency2 7#c7 utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide in electric power generation2 7#d7 subsurface technology and engineering2 7#e7 high performance computing2 7#f7 cybersecurity2 and 7#g7 critical challenges identified through comprehensive energy studies1 evaluations1 and reviews4 7b7 ,crosscutting approaches ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall seek to leverage existing programs1 and consolidate and coordinate activities1 throughout the ,department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches within programs4 7c7 ,additional actions ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prioritize activities that promote the utilization of all affordable domestic resources2 7#b7 develop a rigorous and realistic planning1 evaluation1 and technical assessment framework for setting objective1 long-term strategic goals and evaluating progress that ensures the integrity and independence to insulate planning from political influence and the flexibility to adapt to market dynamics2 7#c7 ensure that activities shall be undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the ,department or other ,federal ,government activities2 and 7#d7 identify programs that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 #fjb4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan ,section #iid of ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceh7 is amended to read as follows3 #iid4 ,strategic research portfolio analysis and coordination plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically review all of the science and technology activities of the ,department in a strategic framework that takes into account the frontiers of science to which the ,department can contribute1 the national needs relevant to the ,department's statutory missions1 and global energy dynamics4 7b7 ,coordination analysis and plan ,as part of the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop a plan to improve coordination and collaboration in research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities across ,department organizational boundaries4 7c7 ,plan contents ,the plan shall describe-- 7#a7 cross-cutting scientific and technical issues and research questions that span more than one program or major office of the ,department2 7#b7 how the applied technology programs of the ,department are coordinating their activities1 and addressing those questions2 7#c7 ways in which the technical interchange within the ,department1 particularly between the ,office of ,science and the applied technology programs1 can be enhanced1 including limited ways in which the research agendas of the ,office of ,science and the applied programs can better interact and assist each other2 7#d7 a description of how the ,secretary will ensure that the ,department's overall research agenda include1 in addition to fundamental1 curiosity-driven research1 fundamental research related to topics of concern to the applied programs1 and applications in ,departmental technology programs of research results generated by fundamental1 curiosity-driven research2 7#e7 critical assessments of any ongoing programs that have experienced sub-par performance or cost over-runs of #aj percent or more over one or more years2 and 7#f7 activities that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 7d7 ,plan transmittal ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate the results of the review under subsection 7a7 and the coordination plan under subsection 7b74 4 #fjc4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure 7a7 ,amendments ,section #iic of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the item relating to section #iic in the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #iic4 ,strategy for facilities and infrastructure4 4 ,b ,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability ,research and ,development #faa4 ,distributed energy and electric energy systems ,section #iba of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbaa7 is amended to read as follows3 #iba4 ,distributed energy and electric energy systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out programs of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application on distributed energy resources and systems reliability and efficiency1 to improve the reliability and efficiency of distributed energy resources and systems1 integrating advanced energy technologies with grid connectivity1 including activities described in this subtitle4 ,the programs shall address advanced energy technologies and systems and advanced grid security1 resiliency1 and reliability technologies4 7b7 ,objectives ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall seek to-- 7#a7 leverage existing programs2 7#b7 consolidate and coordinate activities throughout the ,department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches2 7#c7 ensure activities are undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the ,department or other ,federal ,government activities2 and 7#d7 identify programs that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 4 #fab4 ,electric transmission and distribution research and development 7a7 ,amendments ,section #ibe of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbae7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,electric transmission and distribution research and development2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,program ,the ,secretary shall establish a comprehensive research1 development1 and demonstration program to ensure the reliability1 efficiency1 and environmental integrity of electrical transmission and distribution systems1 which shall include innovations for-- 7#a7 advanced energy delivery technologies1 energy storage technologies1 materials1 and systems2 7#b7 advanced grid reliability and efficiency technology development2 7#c7 technologies contributing to significant load reductions2 7#d7 advanced metering1 load management1 and control technologies2 7#e7 technologies to enhance existing grid components2 7#f7 the development and use of high-temperature superconductors to-- 7,a7 enhance the reliability1 operational flexibility1 or power-carrying capability of electric transmission or distribution systems2 or 7,b7 increase the efficiency of electric energy generation1 transmission1 distribution1 or storage systems2 7#g7 integration of power systems1 including systems to deliver high-quality electric power1 electric power reliability1 and combined heat and power2 7#h7 supply of electricity to the power grid by small scale1 distributed1 and residential-based power generators2 7#i7 the development and use of advanced grid design1 operation1 and planning tools2 and 7#aj7 any other infrastructure technologies1 as appropriate4 2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,consortium ,the ,secretary shall consider implementing the program under this section using a consortium of participants from industry1 institutions of higher education1 and ,national ,laboratories4 7#b7 ,objectives ,to the maximum extent practicable the ,secretary shall seek to-- 7,a7 leverage existing programs2 7,b7 consolidate and coordinate activities1 throughout the ,department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches2 7,c7 ensure activities are undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the ,department or other ,federal ,government activities2 and 7,d7 identify programs that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the item relating to section #ibe in the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #ibe4 ,electric transmission and distribution research and development4 4 ,c ,nuclear ,energy ,research and ,development #fba4 ,objectives ,section #iea of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct programs of civilian nuclear energy research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application1 including activities described in this subtitle4 ,such programs shall take into consideration the following objectives3 7#a7 ,enhancing nuclear power's viability as part of the ,united ,states energy portfolio4 7#b7 ,reducing used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste products generated by civilian nuclear energy4 7#c7 ,supporting technological advances in areas that industry by itself is not likely to undertake because of technical and financial uncertainty4 7#d7 ,providing the technical means to reduce the likelihood of nuclear proliferation4 7#e7 ,maintaining a cadre of nuclear scientists and engineers4 7#f7 ,maintaining ,national ,laboratory and university nuclear programs1 including their infrastructure4 7#g7 ,supporting both individual researchers and multidisciplinary teams of researchers to pioneer new approaches in nuclear energy1 science1 and technology4 7#h7 ,developing1 planning1 constructing1 acquiring1 and operating special equipment and facilities for the use of researchers4 7#i7 ,supporting technology transfer and other appropriate activities to assist the nuclear energy industry1 and other users of nuclear science and engineering1 including activities addressing reliability1 availability1 productivity1 component aging1 safety1 and security of nuclear power plants4 7#aj7 ,reducing the environmental impact of nuclear energy-related activities4 7#aa7 ,researching and developing technologies and processes to meet ,federal and ,state requirements and standards for nuclear power systems4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 through 7d72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7b74 #fbb4 ,program objectives study ,section #iea of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,program objectives study ,in furtherance of the program objectives listed in subsection 7a7 of this section1 the ,government ,accountability ,office shall1 within one year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 transmit to the ,congress a report on the results of a study on the scientific and technical merit of major ,federal and ,state requirements and standards1 including moratoria1 that delay or impede the further development and commercialization of nuclear power1 and how the ,department can assist in overcoming such delays or impediments4 4 #fbc4 ,nuclear energy research and development programs ,section #ieb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgb7 is amended by striking subsections 7c7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,reactor concepts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application to advance nuclear power systems as well as technologies to sustain currently deployed systems4 7#b7 ,designs and technologies ,in conducting the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall examine advanced reactor designs and nuclear technologies1 including those that-- 7,a7 have higher efficiency1 lower cost1 and improved safety compared to reactors in operation as of the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae2 7,b7 utilize passive safety features2 7,c7 minimize proliferation risks2 7,d7 substantially reduce production of high-level waste per unit of output2 7,e7 increase the life and sustainability of reactor systems currently deployed2 7,f7 use improved instrumentation2 7,g7 are capable of producing large-scale quantities of hydrogen or process heat2 7,h7 minimize water usage or use alternatives to water as a cooling mechanism2 or 7,i7 use nuclear energy as part of an integrated energy system4 7#c7 ,international cooperation ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall seek opportunities to enhance the progress of the program through international cooperation through such organizations as the ,generation ,,iv ,international ,forum or any other international collaboration the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,exceptions ,no funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in this subsection shall be used to fund the activities authorized under sections #fda through #fde4 4 #fbd4 ,small modular reactor program ,section #ieb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgb7 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,small modular reactor program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a small modular reactor program to promote research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of small modular reactors1 including through cost-shared projects for commercial application of reactor systems designs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with and utilize the expertise of the ,secretary of the ,navy in establishing and carrying out such program4 7#c7 ,additional activities ,activities may also include development of advanced computer modeling and simulation tools1 by ,federal and non-,federal entities1 which demonstrate and validate new design capabilities of innovative small modular reactor designs4 7#d7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the term small modular reactor means a nuclear reactor meeting generally accepted industry standards-- 7,a7 with a rated capacity of less than #cjj electrical megawatts2 7,b7 with respect to which most parts can be factory assembled and shipped as modules to a reactor plant site for assembly2 and 7,c7 that can be constructed and operated in combination with similar reactors at a single site4 4 #fbe4 ,fuel cycle research and development 7a7 ,amendments ,section #iec of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,advanced fuel cycle initiative and inserting ,fuel cycle research and development2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7d71 as so redesignated by paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection1 the following new subsections3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a fuel cycle research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application program 7referred to in this section as the program7 on fuel cycle options that improve uranium resource utilization1 maximize energy generation1 minimize nuclear waste creation1 improve safety1 mitigate risk of proliferation1 and improve waste management in support of a national strategy for spent nuclear fuel and the reactor concepts research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application program under section #ieb7;c74 7b7 ,fuel cycle options ,under this section the ,secretary may consider implementing the following initiatives3 7#a7 ,open cycle ,developing fuels1 including the use of nonuranium materials and alternate claddings1 for use in reactors that increase energy generation1 improve safety performance and margins1 and minimize the amount of nuclear waste produced in an open fuel cycle4 7#b7 ,recycle ,developing advanced recycling technologies1 including advanced reactor concepts to improve resource utilization1 reduce proliferation risks1 and minimize radiotoxicity1 decay heat1 and mass and volume of nuclear waste to the greatest extent possible4 7#c7 ,advanced storage methods ,developing advanced storage technologies for both onsite and long-term storage that substantially prolong the effective life of current storage devices or that substantially improve upon existing nuclear waste storage technologies and methods1 including repositories4 7#d7 ,fast test reactor ,investigating the potential research benefits of a fast test reactor user facility to conduct experiments on fuels and materials related to fuel forms and fuel cycles that will increase fuel utilization1 reduce proliferation risks1 and reduce nuclear waste products4 7#e7 ,advanced reactor innovation ,developing an advanced reactor innovation testbed where national laboratories1 universities1 and industry can address advanced reactor design challenges to enable construction and operation of privately funded reactor prototypes to resolve technical uncertainty for ,united ,states-based designs for future domestic and international markets4 7#f7 ,other technologies ,developing any other technology or initiative that the ,secretary determines is likely to advance the objectives of the program4 7c7 ,additional advanced recycling and crosscutting activities ,in addition to and in support of the specific initiatives described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may support the following activities3 7#a7 ,development and testing of integrated process flow sheets for advanced nuclear fuel recycling processes4 7#b7 ,research to characterize the byproducts and waste streams resulting from fuel recycling processes4 7#c7 ,research and development on reactor concepts or transmutation technologies that improve resource utilization or reduce the radiotoxicity of waste streams4 7#d7 ,research and development on waste treatment processes and separations technologies1 advanced waste forms1 and quantification of proliferation risks4 7#e7 ,identification and evaluation of test and experimental facilities necessary to successfully implement the advanced fuel cycle initiative4 7#f7 ,advancement of fuel cycle-related modeling and simulation capabilities4 7#g7 ,research to understand the behavior of high-burnup fuels4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the item relating to section #iec in the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #iec4 ,fuel cycle research and development4 4 #fbf4 ,nuclear energy enabling technologies program 7a7 ,amendment ,subtitle ,e of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ieh4 ,nuclear energy enabling technologies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program to support the integration of activities undertaken through the reactor concepts research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application program under section #ieb7;c7 and the fuel cycle research and development program under section #iec1 and support crosscutting nuclear energy concepts4 ,activities commenced under this section shall be concentrated on broadly applicable research and development focus areas4 7b7 ,activities ,activities conducted under this section may include research involving-- 7#a7 advanced reactor materials2 7#b7 advanced radiation mitigation methods2 7#c7 advanced proliferation and security risk assessment methods2 7#d7 advanced sensors and instrumentation2 7#e7 high performance computation modeling1 including multiphysics1 multidimensional modeling simulation for nuclear energy systems1 and continued development of advanced modeling simulation capabilities through national laboratory1 industry1 and university partnerships for operations and safety performance improvements of light water reactors for currently deployed and near-term reactors and advanced reactors and for the development of small modular reactors2 and 7#f7 any crosscutting technology or transformative concept aimed at establishing substantial and revolutionary enhancements in the performance of future nuclear energy systems that the ,secretary considers relevant and appropriate to the purpose of this section4 7c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit1 as part of the annual budget submission of the ,department1 a report on the activities of the program conducted under this section1 which shall include a brief evaluation of each activity's progress4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended by adding at the end of the items for subtitle ,e of title ,,ix the following new item3 ,sec4 #ieh4 ,nuclear energy enabling technologies4 4 #fbg4 ,technical standards collaboration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall establish a nuclear energy standards committee 7in this section referred to as the technical standards committee7 to facilitate and support1 consistent with the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie1 the development or revision of technical standards for new and existing nuclear power plants and advanced nuclear technologies4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the technical standards committee shall include representatives from appropriate ,federal agencies and the private sector1 and be open to materially affected organizations involved in the development or application of nuclear energy-related standards4 7#b7 ,co-chairs ,the technical standards committee shall be co-chaired by a representative from the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and a representative from a private sector standards organization4 7c7 ,duties ,the technical standards committee shall1 in cooperation with appropriate ,federal agencies-- 7#a7 perform a needs assessment to identify and evaluate the technical standards that are needed to support nuclear energy1 including those needed to support new and existing nuclear power plants and advanced nuclear technologies1 including developing the technical basis for regulatory frameworks for advanced reactors2 7#b7 formulate1 coordinate1 and recommend priorities for the development of new technical standards and the revision of existing technical standards to address the needs identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 facilitate and support collaboration and cooperation among standards developers to address the needs and priorities identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7#d7 as appropriate1 coordinate with other national1 regional1 or international efforts on nuclear energy-related technical standards in order to avoid conflict and duplication and to ensure global compatibility2 and 7#e7 promote the establishment and maintenance of a database of nuclear energy-related technical standards4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may transfer to the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf for the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out this section from amounts appropriated for nuclear energy research and development within the ,nuclear ,energy ,enabling ,technologies account for the ,department4 #fbh4 ,available facilities database ,the ,secretary shall prepare a database of non-,federal user facilities receiving ,federal funds that may be used for unclassified nuclear energy research4 ,the ,secretary shall make this database accessible on the ,department's website4 #fbi4 ,nuclear waste disposal ,to the extent consistent with the requirements of current law1 the ,department shall be responsible for disposal of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel generated by reactors under the programs authorized in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle4 ,d ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy ,research and ,development #fda4 ,energy efficiency ,section #iaa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaia7 is amended to read as follows3 #iaa4 ,energy efficiency 7a7 ,objectives ,the ,secretary shall conduct programs of energy efficiency research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application1 including activities described in this subtitle4 ,such programs shall prioritize activities that industry by itself is not likely to undertake because of technical challenges or regulatory uncertainty1 and take into consideration the following objectives3 7#a7 ,increasing energy efficiency4 7#b7 ,reducing the cost of energy4 7#c7 ,reducing the environmental impact of energy-related activities4 7b7 ,programs ,programs under this subtitle shall include research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of-- 7#a7 innovative1 affordable technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of vehicles1 including weight and drag reduction technologies1 technologies1 modeling1 and simulation for increasing vehicle connectivity and automation1 and whole-vehicle design optimization2 7#b7 cost-effective technologies1 for new construction and retrofit1 to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings1 using a whole-buildings approach2 7#c7 advanced technologies to improve the energy efficiency1 environmental performance1 and process efficiency of energy-intensive and waste-intensive industries2 7#d7 technologies to improve the energy efficiency of appliances and mechanical systems for buildings in extreme climates1 including cogeneration1 trigeneration1 and polygeneration units2 7#e7 advanced battery technologies2 and 7#f7 fuel cell and hydrogen technologies4 4 #fdb4 ,next ,generation ,lighting ,initiative ,section #iab of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaib7 and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 #fdc4 ,building standards ,section #iad of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaid7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #fdd4 ,secondary electric vehicle battery use program ,section #iae of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaie7 and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 #fde4 ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may transfer to the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology up to #aej1jjj1jjj for the period encompassing fiscal years #bjae through #bjag from amounts appropriated for advanced manufacturing research and development under this subtitle 7and the amendments made by this subtitle7 for the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program authorized under section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs74 #fdf4 ,advanced ,energy ,technology ,transfer ,centers ,section #iag of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaig7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and at the end of paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7,b7 by striking 2 and at the end of paragraph 7#c7 and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds awarded under this section may be used for the construction of facilities or the deployment of commercially available technologies4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7i74 #fdg4 ,renewable energy ,section #ica of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbca7 is amended to read as follows3 #ica4 ,renewable energy 7a7 ,in ,general 7#a7 ,objectives ,the ,secretary shall conduct programs of renewable energy research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application1 including activities described in this subtitle4 ,such programs shall prioritize discovery research and development and take into consideration the following objectives3 7,a7 ,increasing the conversion efficiency of all forms of renewable energy through improved technologies4 7,b7 ,decreasing the cost of renewable energy generation and delivery4 7,c7 ,promoting the diversity of the energy supply4 7,d7 ,decreasing the dependence of the ,united ,states on foreign mineral resources4 7,e7 ,decreasing the environmental impact of renewable energy-related activities4 7,f7 ,increasing the export of renewable generation technologies from the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,programs 7,a7 ,solar energy ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for solar energy1 including innovations in-- 7i7 photovoltaics2 7ii7 solar heating2 7iii7 concentrating solar power2 7iv7 lighting systems that integrate sunlight and electrical lighting in complement to each other2 and 7v7 development of technologies that can be easily integrated into new and existing buildings4 7,b7 ,wind energy ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for wind energy1 including innovations in-- 7i7 low speed wind energy2 7ii7 testing and verification technologies2 7iii7 distributed wind energy generation2 and 7iv7 transformational technologies for harnessing wind energy4 7,c7 ,geothermal ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for geothermal energy1 including technologies for-- 7i7 improving detection of geothermal resources2 7ii7 decreasing drilling costs2 7iii7 decreasing maintenance costs through improved materials2 7iv7 increasing the potential for other revenue sources1 such as mineral production2 and 7v7 increasing the understanding of reservoir life cycle and management4 7,d7 ,hydropower ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for technologies that enable the development of new and incremental hydropower capacity1 including3 7i7 ,advanced technologies to enhance environmental performance and yield greater energy efficiencies4 7ii7 ,ocean energy1 including wave energy4 7,e7 ,miscellaneous projects ,the ,secretary shall conduct research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application programs for-- 7i7 the combined use of renewable energy technologies with one another and with other energy technologies1 including the combined use of renewable power and fossil technologies2 7ii7 renewable energy technologies for cogeneration of hydrogen and electricity2 and 7iii7 kinetic hydro turbines4 7b7 ,rural ,demonstration ,projects ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall give priority to demonstrations that assist in delivering electricity to rural and remote locations including-- 7#a7 advanced renewable power technology1 including combined use with fossil technologies2 7#b7 biomass2 and 7#c7 geothermal energy systems4 7c7 ,analysis and ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct analysis and evaluation in support of the renewable energy programs under this subtitle4 ,these activities shall be used to guide budget and program decisions1 and shall include-- 7,a7 economic and technical analysis of renewable energy potential1 including resource assessment2 7,b7 analysis of past program performance1 both in terms of technical advances and in market introduction of renewable energy2 7,c7 assessment of domestic and international market drivers1 including the impacts of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local grants1 loans1 loan guarantees1 tax incentives1 statutory or regulatory requirements1 or other government initiatives2 and 7,d7 any other analysis or evaluation that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may designate up to #a percent of the funds appropriated for carrying out this subtitle for analysis and evaluation activities under this subsection4 7#c7 ,submittal to congress ,this analysis and evaluation shall be submitted to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate at least #cj days before each annual budget request is submitted to ,congress4 4 #fdh4 ,bioenergy program ,section #icb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcb7 is amended to read as follows3 #icb4 ,bioenergy program 7a7 ,program ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for bioenergy1 including innovations in-- 7#a7 biopower energy systems2 7#b7 biofuels2 7#c7 bioproducts2 7#d7 integrated biorefineries that may produce biopower1 biofuels1 and bioproducts2 and 7#e7 cross-cutting research and development in feedstocks4 7b7 ,biofuels and ,bioproducts ,the goals of the biofuels and bioproducts programs shall be to develop1 in partnership with industry and institutions of higher education-- 7#a7 advanced biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies capable of making fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks that are price-competitive with fossil-based fuels and fully compatible with either internal combustion engines or fuel cell-powered vehicles2 7#b7 advanced conversion of biomass to biofuels and bioproducts as part of integrated biorefineries based on either biochemical processes1 thermochemical processes1 or hybrids of these processes2 and 7#c7 other advanced processes that will enable the development of cost-effective bioproducts1 including biofuels4 7c7 ,retrofit ,technologies for the ,development of ,ethanol ,from ,cellulosic ,materials ,the ,secretary shall establish a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for technologies and processes to enable biorefineries that exclusively use corn grain or corn starch as a feedstock to produce ethanol to be retrofitted to accept a range of biomass1 including lignocellulosic feedstocks4 7d7 ,limitations ,none of the funds authorized for carrying out this section may be used to fund commercial biofuels production for defense purposes4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,biomass ,the term biomass means-- 7,a7 any organic material grown for the purpose of being converted to energy2 7,b7 any organic byproduct of agriculture 7including wastes from food production and processing7 that can be converted into energy2 or 7,c7 any waste material that can be converted to energy1 is segregated from other waste materials1 and is derived from-- 7i7 any of the following forest-related resources3 mill residues1 precommercial thinnings1 slash1 brush1 or otherwise nonmerchantable material2 7ii7 wood waste materials1 including waste pallets1 crates1 dunnage1 manufacturing and construction wood wastes 7other than pressure-treated1 chemically treated1 or painted wood wastes71 and landscape or right-of-way tree trimmings1 but not including municipal solid waste1 gas derived from the biodegradation of municipal solid waste1 or paper that is commonly recycled2 or 7iii7 solids derived from waste water treatment processes4 7#b7 ,lignocellulosic feedstock ,the term lignocellulosic feedstock means any portion of a plant or coproduct from conversion1 including crops1 trees1 forest residues1 grasses1 and agricultural residues not specifically grown for food1 including from barley grain1 grapeseed1 rice bran1 rice hulls1 rice straw1 soybean matter1 cornstover1 and sugarcane bagasse4 4 #fdi4 ,concentrating solar power research program ,section #icd of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcd7 and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 #fej4 ,renewable energy in public buildings ,section #ice of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbce7 and the item relating thereto in the table of contents of that ,act are repealed4 ,e ,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development #ffa4 ,fossil energy ,section #ifa of ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbia7 is amended to read as follows3 #ifa4 ,fossil energy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application programs in fossil energy1 including activities under this subtitle1 with the goal of improving the efficiency1 effectiveness1 and environmental performance of fossil energy production1 upgrading1 conversion1 and consumption4 ,such programs shall take into consideration the following objectives3 7#a7 ,increasing the energy conversion efficiency of all forms of fossil energy through improved technologies4 7#b7 ,decreasing the cost of all fossil energy production1 generation1 and delivery4 7#c7 ,promoting diversity of energy supply4 7#d7 ,decreasing the dependence of the ,united ,states on foreign energy supplies4 7#e7 ,decreasing the environmental impact of energy-related activities4 7#f7 ,increasing the export of fossil energy-related equipment1 technology1 and services from the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,objectives ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall seek to-- 7#a7 leverage existing programs2 7#b7 consolidate and coordinate activities throughout the ,department to promote collaboration and crosscutting approaches2 7#c7 ensure activities are undertaken in a manner that does not duplicate other activities within the ,department or other ,federal ,government activities2 and 7#d7 identify programs that may be more effectively left to the ,states1 industry1 nongovernmental organizations1 institutions of higher education1 or other stakeholders4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,uses ,none of the funds authorized for carrying out this section may be used for ,fossil ,energy ,environmental ,restoration4 7#b7 ,institutions of higher education ,not less than #bj percent of the funds appropriated for carrying out section #ifd of this ,act for each fiscal year shall be dedicated to research and development carried out at institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,use for regulatory assessments or determinations ,the results of any research1 development1 demonstration1 or commercial application projects or activities of the ,department authorized under this subtitle may not be used for regulatory assessments or determinations by ,federal regulatory authorities4 7d7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,constraints against bringing resources to market ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress an assessment of the technical1 institutional1 policy1 and regulatory constraints to bringing new domestic fossil resources to market4 7#b7 ,technology capabilities ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress a long-term assessment of existing and projected technological capabilities for expanded production from domestic unconventional oil1 gas1 and methane reserves4 4 #ffb4 ,coal research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ifb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 specific additional programs to address water use and reuse2 7#ac7 the testing1 including the construction of testing facilities1 of high temperature materials for use in advanced systems for combustion or use of coal2 and 7#ad7 innovations to application of existing coal conversion systems designed to increase efficiency of conversion1 flexibility of operation1 and other modifications to address existing usage requirements4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,transformational coal technology program 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may carry out a program designed to undertake research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of technologies1 including the accelerated development of-- 7,a7 chemical looping technology2 7,b7 supercritical carbon dioxide power generation cycles2 7,c7 pressurized oxycombustion1 including new and retrofit technologies2 and 7,d7 other technologies that are characterized by the use of-- 7i7 alternative energy cycles2 7ii7 thermionic devices using waste heat2 7iii7 fuel cells2 7iv7 replacement of chemical processes with biotechnology2 7v7 nanotechnology2 7vi7 new materials in applications 7other than extending cycles to higher temperature and pressure71 such as membranes or ceramics2 7vii7 carbon utilization1 such as in construction materials1 using low quality energy to reconvert back to a fuel1 or manufactured food2 7viii7 advanced gas separation concepts2 and 7ix7 other technologies1 including-- 7,i7 modular1 manufactured components2 and 7,,ii7 innovative production or research techniques1 such as using #c-;,d printer systems1 for the production of early research and development prototypes4 7#b7 ,cost share ,in carrying out the program described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall enter into partnerships with private entities to share the costs of carrying out the program4 ,the ,secretary may reduce the non-,federal cost share requirement if the ,secretary determines that the reduction is necessary and appropriate considering the technological risks involved in the project4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out programs authorized by this section1 the ,secretary shall identify cost and performance goals for coal-based technologies that would permit the continued cost-competitive use of coal for the production of electricity1 chemical feedstocks1 transportation fuels1 and other marketable products4 4 7b7 ,advisory committee2 authorization of appropriations ,section #ifc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,advisory committee 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee to undertake1 not less frequently than once every #c years1 a review and prepare a report on the progress being made by the ,department of ,energy to achieve the goals described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ifb and subsection 7b7 of this section4 7,b7 ,membership requirements ,members of the advisory committee established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,study of carbon dioxide pipelines ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress the results of a study to assess the cost and feasibility of engineering1 permitting1 building1 maintaining1 regulating1 and insuring a national system of carbon dioxide pipelines4 4 #ffc4 ,high efficiency gas turbines research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 through the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 shall carry out a multiyear1 multiphase program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application to innovate technologies to maximize the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems4 7b7 ,program elements ,the program under this section shall-- 7#a7 support innovative engineering and detailed gas turbine design for megawatt-scale and utility-scale electric power generation1 including-- 7,a7 high temperature materials1 including superalloys1 coatings1 and ceramics2 7,b7 improved heat transfer capability2 7,c7 manufacturing technology required to construct complex three-dimensional geometry parts with improved aerodynamic capability2 7,d7 combustion technology to produce higher firing temperature while lowering nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions per unit of output2 7,e7 advanced controls and systems integration2 7,f7 advanced high performance compressor technology2 and 7,g7 validation facilities for the testing of components and subsystems2 7#b7 include technology demonstration through component testing1 subscale testing1 and full scale testing in existing fleets2 7#c7 include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements so as to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility2 and 7#d7 assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance4 7c7 ,program goals ,the goals of the multiphase program established under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 in phase ,i-- 7,a7 to develop the conceptual design of advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fb percent combined cycle efficiency or #dg percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis2 and 7,b7 to develop and demonstrate the technology required for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fb percent combined cycle efficiency or #dg percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis2 and 7#b7 in phase ,,ii1 to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least #fe percent combined cycle efficiency or #ej percent simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis4 7d7 ,proposals ,within #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall solicit grant and contract proposals from industry1 small businesses1 universities1 and other appropriate parties for conducting activities under this section4 ,in selecting proposals1 the ,secretary shall emphasize-- 7#a7 the extent to which the proposal will stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the extent to which the proposal will promote and enhance ,united ,states technology leadership4 7e7 ,competitive ,awards ,the provision of funding under this section shall be on a competitive basis with an emphasis on technical merit4 7f7 ,cost sharing ,section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7 shall apply to an award of financial assistance made under this section4 ,f ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy #fga4 ,,arpa-,e amendments ,section #ejab of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the goals of ,,arpa-,e shall be to enhance the economic and energy security of the ,united ,states and to ensure that the ,united ,states maintains a technological lead through the development of advanced energy technologies4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by inserting ,,arpa-,e shall not provide funding for a project unless the prospective grantee demonstrates sufficient attempts to secure private financing or indicates that the project is not independently commercially viable4 after relevant research agencies42 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by inserting and once every #f years thereafter1 after operation for #f years12 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7n7 as subsection 7o7 and inserting after subsection 7m7 the following new subsection3 7n7 ,protection of proprietary information 7#a7 ,in general ,the following categories of information collected by the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy from recipients of financial assistance awards shall be considered privileged and confidential and not subject to disclosure pursuant to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 7,a7 ,plans for commercialization of technologies developed under the award1 including business plans1 technology to market plans1 market studies1 and cost and performance models4 7,b7 ,investments provided to an awardee from third parties1 such as venture capital1 hedge fund1 or private equity firms1 including amounts and percentage of ownership of the awardee provided in return for such investments4 7,c7 ,additional financial support that the awardee plans to invest or has invested into the technology developed under the award1 or that the awardee is seeking from third parties4 7,d7 ,revenue from the licensing or sale of new products or services resulting from the research conducted under the award4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection affects-- 7,a7 the authority of the ,secretary to use information without publicly disclosing such information2 or 7,b7 the responsibility of the ,secretary to transmit information to ,congress as required by law4 4 ,g ,authorization of appropriations #fha4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability ,research and ,development ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for electrical delivery and energy reliability technology activities within the ,office of ,electricity #aac1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7b7 ,nuclear energy 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for nuclear energy technology activities within the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy #ejd1fjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any amounts made available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be derived from the ,nuclear ,waste ,fund established under section #cjb7;c7 of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbbb7;c774 7c7 ,energy efficiency and renewable energy ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for energy efficiency and renewable energy technology activities within the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy #a1aih1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7d7 ,fossil energy ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for fossil energy technology activities within the ,office of ,fossil ,energy #fje1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 7e7 ,,arpa-,e ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy #adj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 ,h ,definitions #fia4 ,definitions ,in this title-- 7#a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy2 and 7#b7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 ,,vii ,department of ,energy ,technology ,transfer ,a ,in ,general #gja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory means a ,department of ,energy nonmilitary national laboratory1 including-- 7,a7 ,ames ,laboratory2 7,b7 ,argonne ,national ,laboratory2 7,c7 ,brookhaven ,national ,laboratory2 7,d7 ,fermi ,national ,accelerator ,laboratory2 7,e7 ,idaho ,national ,laboratory2 7,f7 ,lawrence ,berkeley ,national ,laboratory2 7,g7 ,national ,energy ,technology ,laboratory2 7,h7 ,national ,renewable ,energy ,laboratory2 7,i7 ,oak ,ridge ,national ,laboratory2 7,j7 ,pacific ,northwest ,national ,laboratory2 7,k7 ,princeton ,plasma ,physics ,laboratory2 7,l7 ,savannah ,river ,national ,laboratory2 7,m7 ,stanford ,linear ,accelerator ,center2 7,n7 ,thomas ,jefferson ,national ,accelerator ,facility2 and 7,o7 any laboratory operated by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 but only with respect to the civilian energy activities thereof4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #gjb4 ,savings clause ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title abrogates or otherwise affects the primary responsibilities of any ,national ,laboratory to the ,department4 ,b ,innovation ,management at ,department of ,energy #gaa4 ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjb7;b7 of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gacb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,science each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 establish appropriate linkages between offices under the jurisdiction of the ,under ,secretary2 and 7,i7 perform such functions and duties as the ,secretary shall prescribe1 consistent with this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cafd7;b77#a7 of the ,department of ,energy ,science ,education ,enhancement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gcha;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary for ,science and inserting ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy4 7#b7 ,section #fda7;h77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,energy ,storage ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca7;h77#b77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary for ,science and inserting ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,energy4 #gab4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report which shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the ,department's current ability to carry out the goals of section #ajja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia71 including an assessment of the role and effectiveness of the ,director of the ,office of ,technology ,transitions2 and 7#b7 recommended departmental policy changes and legislative changes to section #ajja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 to improve the ,department's ability to successfully transfer new energy technologies to the private sector4 #gac4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,secretary should encourage the ,national ,laboratories and federally funded research and development centers to inform small businesses of the opportunities and resources that exist pursuant to this title4 #gad4 ,nuclear energy innovation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,laboratories1 relevant ,federal agencies1 and other stakeholders1 shall transmit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report assessing the ,department's capabilities to authorize1 host1 and oversee privately funded fusion and non-light water reactor prototypes and related demonstration facilities at ,department-owned sites4 ,for purposes of this report1 the ,secretary shall consider the ,department's capabilities to facilitate privately-funded prototypes up to #bj megawatts thermal output4 ,the report shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department's safety review and oversight capabilities4 7#b7 ,potential sites capable of hosting research1 development1 and demonstration of prototype reactors and related facilities for the purpose of reducing technical risk4 7#c7 ,the ,department's and ,national ,laboratories' existing physical and technical capabilities relevant to research1 development1 and oversight4 7#d7 ,the efficacy of the ,department's available contractual mechanisms1 including cooperative research and development agreements1 work for others agreements1 and agreements for commercializing technology4 7#e7 ,potential cost structures related to physical security1 decommissioning1 liability1 and other long-term project costs4 7#f7 ,other challenges or considerations identified by the ,secretary1 including issues related to potential cases of demonstration reactors up to #b gigawatts of thermal output4 ,c ,cross-,sector ,partnerships and ,grant ,competitiveness #gba4 ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology pilot program of the ,department1 as announced by the ,secretary on ,december #h1 #bjaa1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,terms ,each agreement entered into pursuant to the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a7 shall provide to the contractor of the applicable ,national ,laboratory1 to the maximum extent determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 increased authority to negotiate contract terms1 such as intellectual property rights1 payment structures1 performance guarantees1 and multiparty collaborations4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,any director of a ,national ,laboratory may enter into an agreement pursuant to the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,agreements with non-,federal entities ,to carry out paragraph 7#a7 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall permit the directors of the ,national ,laboratories to execute agreements with a non-,federal entity1 including a non-,federal entity already receiving ,federal funding that will be used to support activities under agreements executed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 provided that such funding is solely used to carry out the purposes of the ,federal award4 7#c7 ,restriction ,the requirements of chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,bayh-,dole ,act7 shall apply if-- 7,a7 the agreement is a funding agreement 7as that term is defined in section #bja of that title72 and 7,b7 at least #a of the parties to the funding agreement is eligible to receive rights under that chapter4 7d7 ,submission to ,secretary ,each affected director of a ,national ,laboratory shall submit to the ,secretary1 with respect to each agreement entered into under this section-- 7#a7 a summary of information relating to the relevant project2 7#b7 the total estimated costs of the project2 7#c7 estimated commencement and completion dates of the project2 and 7#d7 other documentation determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall require the contractor of the affected ,national ,laboratory to certify that each activity carried out under a project for which an agreement is entered into under this section-- 7#a7 is not in direct competition with the private sector2 and 7#b7 does not present1 or minimizes1 any apparent conflict of interest1 and avoids or neutralizes any actual conflict of interest1 as a result of the agreement under this section4 7f7 ,extension ,the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be extended until ,october #ca1 #bjag4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,overall assessment ,not later than #fj days after the date described in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with directors of the ,national ,laboratories1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 assesses the overall effectiveness of the pilot program referred to in subsection 7a72 7,b7 identifies opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the pilot program2 7,c7 assesses the potential for program activities to interfere with the responsibilities of the ,national ,laboratories to the ,department2 and 7,d7 provides a recommendation regarding the future of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with directors of the ,national ,laboratories1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate an annual report that accounts for all incidences of1 and provides a justification for1 non-,federal entities using funds derived from a ,federal contract or award to carry out agreements pursuant to this section4 #gbb4 ,public-private partnerships for commercialization 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall delegate to directors of the ,national ,laboratories signature authority with respect to any agreement described in subsection 7b7 the total cost of which 7including the ,national ,laboratory contributions and project recipient cost share7 is less than #a1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,agreements ,subsection 7a7 applies to-- 7#a7 a cooperative research and development agreement2 7#b7 a non-,federal work-for-others agreement2 and 7#c7 any other agreement determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the directors of the ,national ,laboratories4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,accountability ,the director of the affected ,national ,laboratory and the affected contractor shall carry out an agreement under this section in accordance with applicable policies of the ,department1 including by ensuring that the agreement does not compromise any national security1 economic1 or environmental interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,certification ,the director of the affected ,national ,laboratory and the affected contractor shall certify that each activity carried out under a project for which an agreement is entered into under this section does not present1 or minimizes1 any apparent conflict of interest1 and avoids or neutralizes any actual conflict of interest1 as a result of the agreement under this section4 7#c7 ,availability of records ,on entering an agreement under this section1 the director of a ,national ,laboratory shall submit to the ,secretary for monitoring and review all records of the ,national ,laboratory relating to the agreement4 7#d7 ,rates ,the director of a ,national ,laboratory may charge higher rates for services performed under a partnership agreement entered into pursuant to this section1 regardless of the full cost of recovery1 if such funds are used exclusively to support further research and development activities at the respective ,national ,laboratory4 7d7 ,exception ,this section does not apply to any agreement with a majority foreign-owned company4 7e7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately2 7,b7 by striking ,each ,federal agency and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each ,federal agency 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in accordance with section #gbb7;a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjae1 approval by the ,secretary of ,energy shall not be required for any technology transfer agreement proposed to be entered into by a ,national ,laboratory of the ,department of ,energy1 the total cost of which 7including the ,national ,laboratory contributions and project recipient cost share7 is less than #a1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 #gbc4 ,inclusion of early-stage technology demonstration in authorized technology transfer activities ,section #ajja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,early-,stage technology demonstration ,the ,secretary shall permit the directors of the ,national ,laboratories to use funds authorized to support technology transfer within the ,department to carry out early-stage and pre-commercial technology demonstration activities to remove technology barriers that limit private sector interest and demonstrate potential commercial applications of any research and technologies arising from ,national ,laboratory activities4 4 #gbd4 ,funding competitiveness for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions ,section #ihh7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,exemption for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a research or development activity performed by an institution of higher education or nonprofit institution 7as defined in section #d of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc774 7,b7 ,termination date ,the exemption under subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply during the #f-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 #gbe4 ,participation in the ,innovation ,corps program ,the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation to enable researchers funded by the ,department to participate in the ,national ,science ,foundation ,innovation ,corps program4 ,d ,assessment of ,impact #gca4 ,report by ,government ,accountability ,office ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 describing the results of the projects developed under sections #gba1 #gbb1 and #gbc1 including information regarding-- 7,a7 partnerships initiated as a result of those projects and the potential linkages presented by those partnerships with respect to national priorities and other taxpayer-funded research2 and 7,b7 whether the activities carried out under those projects result in-- 7i7 fiscal savings2 7ii7 expansion of ,national ,laboratory capabilities2 7iii7 increased efficiency of technology transfers2 or 7iv7 an increase in general efficiency of the ,national ,laboratory system2 and 7#b7 assess the scale1 scope1 efficacy1 and impact of the ,department's efforts to promote technology transfer and private sector engagement at the ,national ,laboratories1 and make recommendations on how the ,department can improve these activities4 ,,viii ,sense of ,congress #hja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that climate change is real4 ,may #h1 #bjae ,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with an amendment ,may #h1 #bjae ,the ,committees on ,oversight and ,government ,reform and ,education and the ,workforce discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed