,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #chcb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ba1 #bjbj,mr4 ,schumer 7for himself and ,mr4 ,young7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to establish a new ,directorate for ,technology in the redesignated ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation1 to establish a regional technology hub program1 to require a strategy and report on economic security1 science1 research1 and innovation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,endless ,frontier ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,for over #gj years1 the ,united ,states has been the unequivocal global leader in scientific and technological innovation1 and as a result the people of the ,united ,states have benefitted through good-paying jobs1 economic prosperity1 and a higher quality of life4 ,today1 however1 this leadership position is being eroded and challenged by foreign competitors1 some of whom are stealing intellectual property and trade secrets of the ,united ,states and aggressively investing in fundamental research and commercialization to dominate the key technology fields of the future4 ,while the ,united ,states once led the world in the share of our economy invested in research1 our ,nation now ranks #ith globally in total research and development and #abth in publicly financed research and development4 7#b7 ,without a significant increase in investment in research1 education1 technology transfer1 and the core strengths of the ,united ,states innovation ecosystem1 it is only a matter of time before the global competitors of the ,united ,states overtake the ,united ,states in terms of technological primacy4 ,the country that wins the race in key technologies--such as artificial intelligence1 quantum computing1 advanced communications1 and advanced manufacturing--will be the superpower of the future4 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,government must catalyze ,united ,states innovation by boosting fundamental research investments focused on discovering1 creating1 commercializing1 and producing new technologies to ensure the leadership of the ,united ,states in the industries of the future4 7#d7 ,the distribution of innovation jobs and investment in the ,united ,states has become largely concentrated in just a few locations1 while much of the ,nation has been left out of growth in the innovation sector4 ,more than #ij percent of the ,nation's innovation sector employment growth in the last #ae years was generated in just #e major cities4 ,the ,federal ,government must address this imbalance in opportunity by partnering with the private sector to build new technology hubs across the country1 spreading innovation sector jobs more broadly1 and tapping the talent and potential of the entire ,nation to ensure the ,united ,states leads the industries of the future4 7#e7 ,since its inception1 the ,national ,science ,foundation has carried out vital work supporting basic research and people to create knowledge that is a primary driver of the economy of the ,united ,states and enhances the ,nation's security4 #c4 ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation 7a7 ,redesignation of ,national ,science ,foundation as ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,section #b of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa71 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and technology after science2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting the ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7#b7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of enactment of this ,act to the ,national ,science ,foundation shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7b7 ,establishment of ,deputy ,director for ,technology ,section #f of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfd;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,deputy ,director and inserting ,deputy ,directors2 7#b7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking a ,deputy ,director and inserting #b ,deputy ,directors2 and 7,b7 by inserting and in accordance with the expedited procedures established under ,s4 ,res4 #aaf 7#aabth ,congress7 after the ,senate2 7#c7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the ,deputy ,director shall receive and inserting ,each ,deputy ,director shall receive2 7#d7 by inserting after the third sentence the following3 ,the ,deputy ,director for ,technology shall oversee1 and perform duties relating to1 the ,directorate for ,technology of the ,foundation1 as established under section #h;,a1 and the ,deputy ,director for ,science shall oversee1 and perform duties relating to1 the other activities and directorates supported by the ,foundation42 and 7#e7 in the last sentence1 by striking ,the ,deputy ,director shall act and inserting ,the ,deputy ,director for ,science shall act4 7c7 ,establishment of ,directorate for ,technology ,the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #h 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahff71 by inserting at the end the following3 ,such divisions shall include the ,directorate for ,technology established under section #h;,a42 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #h the following3 #h;,a4 ,directorate for ,technology 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,deputy ,director ,the term ,deputy ,director means the ,deputy ,director for ,technology4 7#b7 ,designated country ,the term designated country means a country that has been approved and designated in writing by the ,president for purposes of this section1 after providing-- 7,a7 not less than #cj days of advance notification and explanation to the relevant congressional committees before the designation2 and 7,b7 in-person briefings to such committees1 if requested during the #cj-;day advance notification period described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,directorate ,the term ,directorate means the ,directorate for ,technology established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,key technology focus areas ,the term key technology focus areas means the areas included on the most recent list under subsection 7c77#b74 7#f7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 the ,director shall establish in the ,foundation a ,directorate for ,technology4 ,the ,directorate shall carry out the duties and responsibilities described in this section1 in order to further the following goals3 7,a7 ,strengthening the leadership of the ,united ,states in critical technologies through fundamental research in the key technology focus areas4 7,b7 ,enhancing the competitiveness of the ,united ,states in the key technology focus areas by improving education in the key technology focus areas and attracting more students to such areas4 7,c7 ,consistent with the operations of the ,foundation1 fostering the economic and societal impact of federally funded research and development through an accelerated translation of fundamental advances in the key technology focus areas into processes and products that can help achieve national goals related to economic competitiveness1 domestic manufacturing1 national security1 shared prosperity1 energy and the environment1 health1 education and workforce development1 and transportation4 7#b7 ,deputy ,director ,the ,directorate shall be headed by the ,deputy ,director4 7#c7 ,organization and administrative matters 7,a7 ,hiring authority 7i7 ,experts in science and engineering ,the ,director shall have the authority to carry out a program of personnel management authority for the ,directorate in the same manner1 and subject to the same requirements1 as the program of personnel management authority authorized for the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency under section #aeii;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7ii7 ,highly qualified experts in needed occupations ,in addition to the authority provided under clause 7i71 the ,director shall have the authority to carry out a program of personnel management authority for the ,directorate in the same manner1 and subject to the same requirements1 as the program to attract highly qualified experts carried out by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #iijc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iii7 ,additional hiring authority ,to the extent needed to carry out the duties in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall utilize hiring authorities under section #ccgb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to staff the ,directorate with employees from other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 ,indian tribes and tribal organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and other organizations1 as described in that section1 in the same manner and subject to the same conditions1 that apply to such individuals utilized to accomplish other missions of the ,foundation4 7,b7 ,program managers ,the employees of the ,directorate may include program managers for the key technology focus areas1 who shall perform a role similar to programs managers employed by the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency for the oversight and selection of programs supported by the ,directorate4 7,c7 ,selection of recipients ,recipients of support under the programs and activities of the ,directorate shall be selected by program managers or other employees of the ,directorate4 ,the ,directorate may use a peer review process to inform the decisions of program managers or other employees4 7,d7 ,assistant directors ,the ,director may appoint #a or more ,assistant ,directors for the ,directorate as the ,director determines necessary1 in the same manner as other ,assistant ,directors of the ,foundation are appointed4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 the ,director shall prepare and submit a report to the relevant congressional committees regarding the establishment of the ,directorate4 7c7 ,duties and functions of the ,directorate 7#a7 ,development of technology focus of the directorate ,the ,director1 acting through the ,deputy ,director1 shall-- 7,a7 advance innovation in the key technology focus areas through fundamental research and other activities described in this section2 and 7,b7 develop and implement strategies to ensure that the activities of the ,directorate are directed toward the key technology focus areas in order to accomplish the goals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a7 consistent with the most recent report conducted under section #e7;b7 of the ,endless ,frontier ,act4 7#b7 ,key technology focus areas 7,a7 ,initial list ,the initial key technology focus areas are-- 7i7 artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7ii7 high performance computing1 semiconductors1 and advanced computer hardware2 7iii7 quantum computing and information systems2 7iv7 robotics1 automation1 and advanced manufacturing2 7v7 natural or anthropogenic disaster prevention2 7vi7 advanced communications technology2 7vii7 biotechnology1 genomics1 and synthetic biology2 7viii7 cybersecurity1 data storage1 and data management technologies2 7ix7 advanced energy2 and 7x7 materials science1 engineering1 and exploration relevant to the other key technology focus areas described in this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,review of key technology focus areas and subsequent lists 7i7 ,adding or deleting key technology focus areas ,beginning on the date that is #d years after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,director1 acting through the ,deputy ,director-- 7,i7 shall1 in consultation with the ,board of ,advisors1 review the list of key technology focus areas2 and 7,,ii7 as part of that review1 may add or delete key technology focus areas if the competitive threats to the ,united ,states have shifted 7whether because the ,united ,states or other nations have advanced or fallen behind in a technological area71 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,limit on key technology focus areas ,not more than #aj key technology focus areas shall be included on the list of key technology focus areas at any time4 7iii7 ,updating focus areas and distribution ,upon the completion of each review under this subparagraph1 the ,director shall make the list of key technology focus areas readily available and publish the list in the ,federal ,register1 even if no changes have been made to the prior list4 7#c7 ,activities 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties and functions of the ,directorate1 the ,director1 acting through the ,deputy ,director1 may-- 7i7 award grants1 cooperative agreements1 and contracts to-- 7,i7 individual institutions of higher education for work at centers or by individual researchers2 7,,ii7 not-for-profit entities2 and 7,,iii7 consortia that-- 7aa7 shall include and be led by an institution of higher education1 and may include #a or more additional institutions of higher education2 7bb7 may include #a or more entities described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 and1 if determined appropriate by the ,director1 for-profit entities1 including small businesses2 and 7cc7 may include #a or more entities described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 from treaty allies and security partners of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 provide funds to other divisions of the ,foundation1 including-- 7,i7 to the other directorates of the ,foundation to pursue basic questions about natural and physical phenomena that could enable advances in the key technology focus areas2 7,,ii7 to the ,directorate for ,social1 ,behavioral1 and ,economic ,sciences to study questions that could affect the design1 operation1 deployment1 or the social and ethical consequences of technologies in the key technology focus areas2 and 7,,iii7 to the ,directorate for ,education and ,human ,resources to further the creation of a domestic workforce capable of advancing the key technology focus areas2 7iii7 provide funds to other ,federal research agencies1 including the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 for intramural or extramural work in the key technology focus areas2 7iv7 make awards under the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs 7as defined in section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77 in the same manner as awards under such programs are made by the ,director of the ,foundation2 7v7 administer prize challenges under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 in the key technology focus areas1 in order to expand public-private partnerships beyond direct research funding2 and 7vi7 enter into and perform such contracts1 including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions1 as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,directorate and on such terms as the ,deputy ,director considers appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act4 7,b7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 the ,director shall prepare and submit to the relevant congressional committees a spending plan for the next #e years for each of the activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 a plan to seek out additional investments from-- 7,i7 certain designated countries2 and 7,,ii7 if appropriate1 private sector entities2 and 7ii7 the planned activities of the ,directorate to secure federally funded science and technology pursuant to section #agdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7,c7 ,annual briefing ,each year1 the ,director shall formally request a briefing from the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center regarding their efforts to preserve the ,united ,states advantages generated by the activity of the ,directorate4 7#d7 ,interagency cooperation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director and other ,federal research agencies shall work cooperatively with each other to further the goals of this section in the key technology focus areas4 ,each year1 the ,director shall prepare and submit a report to ,congress1 and shall simultaneously submit the report to the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 describing the interagency cooperation that occurred during the preceding year pursuant to this paragraph1 including a list of-- 7,a7 any funds provided under paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii7 to other divisions of the ,foundation2 and 7,b7 any funds provided under paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii7 to other ,federal research agencies4 7#e7 ,providing scholarships1 fellowships1 and other student support 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 acting through the ,directorate1 shall fund undergraduate scholarships1 graduate fellowships and traineeships1 and postdoctoral student awards in the key technology focus areas4 7,b7 ,implementation ,the ,director may carry out subparagraph 7,a7 by providing funds-- 7i7 to the ,directorate for ,education and ,human ,resources of the ,foundation for-- 7,i7 awards directly to students2 and 7,,ii7 grants or cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education1 including those institutions involved in operating university technology centers established under paragraph 7#f72 and 7ii7 to programs in ,federal research agencies that have experience awarding such scholarships1 fellowships1 traineeships1 or postdoctoral awards4 7,c7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,the ,director shall ensure that funds made available under this paragraph shall be used to create additional support for postsecondary students and shall not displace funding for any other available support4 7#f7 ,university technology centers 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to the ,directorate1 the ,director shall1 through a competitive application and selection process1 award grants to or enter into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education or consortia described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i77,,iii7 to establish university technology centers4 7,b7 ,uses of funds 7i7 ,in general ,a center established under a grant or cooperative agreement under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 shall use support provided under such subparagraph-- 7aa7 to carry out fundamental research to advance innovation in the key technology focus areas2 and 7bb7 to further the development of innovations in the key technology focus areas1 including-- 7,,aa7 innovations derived from research carried out under item 7aa71 through such activities as proof-of-concept development and prototyping1 in order to reduce the cost1 time1 and risk of commercializing new technologies2 and 7,,bb7 through the use of public-private partnerships2 and 7,,ii7 may use support provided under such subparagraph-- 7aa7 for the costs of equipment1 including mid-tier infrastructure1 and the purchase of cyberinfrastructure resources1 including computer time2 or 7bb7 for other activities or costs necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section4 7ii7 ,support of regional technology hubs ,each center established under subparagraph 7,a7 may support and participate in1 as appropriate1 the activities of any regional technology hub designated under section #bg7;d7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7;d774 7,c7 ,requirements ,the ,director shall ensure that any institution of higher education or consortium receiving a grant or cooperative agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 has demonstrated an ability to advance the goals described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#g7 ,moving technology from laboratory to market 7,a7 ,program authorized ,the ,director shall establish a program in the ,directorate to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education or consortia described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i77,,iii7-- 7i7 to build capacity at an institution of higher education and in its surrounding region to increase the likelihood that new technologies in the key technology focus areas will succeed in the commercial market2 and 7ii7 with the goal of promoting experiments with a range of models that institutions of higher education could use to-- 7,i7 enable new technologies to mature to the point where the technologies are more likely to succeed in the commercial market2 and 7,,ii7 reduce the risks to commercial success for new technologies earlier in their development4 ,a grant awarded under this subparagraph for a purpose described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 may also enable the institution of higher education or consortium to provide training and support to scientists and engineers who are interested in research and commercialization1 if the use is included in the proposal submitted under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,proposals ,an institution of higher education or consortium desiring a grant under this paragraph shall submit a proposal to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 ,the proposal shall include a description of-- 7i7 the steps the applicant will take to reduce the risks for commercialization for new technologies2 7ii7 why such steps are likely to be effective2 and 7iii7 how such steps differ from previous efforts to reduce the risks for commercialization for new technologies4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,a recipient of a grant under this paragraph shall use grant funds to reduce the risks for commercialization for new technologies developed on campus1 which may include-- 7i7 creating and funding competitions to allow entrepreneurial ideas from institutions of higher education to illustrate their commercialization potential2 7ii7 facilitating mentorships between local and national business leaders and potential entrepreneurs to encourage successful commercialization2 7iii7 creating and funding for-profit or not-for-profit entities that could enable researchers at institutions of higher education to further develop new technology prior to seeking commercial financing1 through patient funding1 advice1 staff support1 or other means2 7iv7 providing off-campus facilities for start-up companies where technology maturation could occur2 and 7v7 revising institution policies to accomplish the goals of this paragraph4 7#h7 ,test beds 7,a7 ,program authorized ,the ,director1 acting through the ,deputy ,director1 shall establish a program in the ,directorate to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education or consortia described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i77,,iii7 to establish test beds and fabrication facilities to advance the operation1 integration and1 as appropriate1 manufacturing of new1 innovative technologies in the key technology focus areas1 which may include hardware or software4 ,the goal of such test beds and facilities shall be to accelerate the movement of innovative technologies into the commercial market through existing and new companies4 7,b7 ,proposals ,a proposal submitted under this paragraph shall1 at a minimum1 describe-- 7i7 7,i7 the #a or more technologies that will be the focus of the test bed or fabrication facility2 7,,ii7 the goals of the work to be done at the test bed or facility2 and 7,,iii7 the expected schedule for completing that work2 7ii7 how the applicant will assemble a workforce with the skills needed to operate the test bed or facility2 7iii7 how the applicant will ensure that work in the test bed or facility will contribute to the commercial viability of any technologies1 which may include collaboration and funding from industry partners2 7iv7 how the applicant will encourage the participation of entrepreneurs and the development of new businesses2 and 7v7 how the test bed or facility will operate after ,federal funding has ended4 7,c7 ,awards ,grants made under this paragraph-- 7i7 shall be for #e years1 with the possibility of one #c-year extension2 and 7ii7 may be used for the purchase of equipment1 the support of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers1 and the salaries of staff4 7,d7 ,requirements ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this paragraph1 an institution of higher education or consortium shall publish and share with the public the results of the work conducted under this paragraph4 7#i7 ,inapplicability ,section #e7;e77#a7 shall not apply to grants1 contracts1 or other arrangements made under this section4 7d7 ,board of advisors 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,foundation a ,board of ,advisors for the ,directorate 7referred to in this section as the ,board of ,advisors71 which shall provide advice to the ,deputy ,director pursuant to this subsection4 ,the ,board of ,advisors shall not have any decision-making authority4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,board of ,advisors shall be comprised of #ab members representing scientific leaders and experts from industry and academia1 of whom-- 7i7 two shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate2 7ii7 two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate2 7iii7 two shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iv7 two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7v7 four shall be appointed by the ,director4 7,b7 ,opportunity for input ,before appointing any member under subparagraph 7,a71 the appointing authority shall provide an opportunity for the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine and other entities to provide advice regarding potential appointees4 7,c7 ,qualifications 7i7 ,in general ,each member appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7,i7 have extensive experience in a field related to the work of the ,directorate or other expertise relevant to developing technology roadmaps2 and 7,,ii7 have1 or be able to obtain within a reasonable period of time1 a security clearance appropriate for the work of the ,board of ,advisors4 7ii7 ,expedited security clearances ,the process of obtaining a security clearance under clause 7i77,,ii7 may be expedited by the head of the appropriate ,federal agency to enable the ,board to receive classified briefings on the current and future technological capacity of other nations1 and on the military implications of civilian technologies4 7,d7 ,date ,the appointments of the members of the ,board of ,advisors shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,board of ,advisors shall be appointed for a #c-year term1 except that the ,deputy ,director shall adjust the terms for the first members of the ,board of ,advisors so that1 within each appointment category described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the terms expire on a staggered basis4 7,b7 ,term limits ,a member of the ,board of ,advisors shall not serve for more than #b full consecutive terms4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,board of ,advisors-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,board of ,advisors2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,chairperson ,the members of the ,board of ,advisors shall elect #a member to serve as the chairperson of the ,board of ,advisors4 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 the ,board of ,advisors shall hold the first meeting of the ,board of ,advisors4 7,b7 ,additional ,meetings ,after the first meeting of the ,board of ,advisors1 the ,board of ,advisors shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or of the ,director1 and at least once every #ahj days for the duration of the ,board of ,advisors4 7,c7 ,meeting with the ,national ,science ,board ,the ,board of ,advisors shall hold a joint meeting with the ,national ,science ,board on at least an annual basis1 on a date mutually selected by the chairperson of the ,board of ,advisors and the ,chairman of the ,national ,science ,board4 7,d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board of ,advisors shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7#f7 ,duties of ,board of ,advisors 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board of ,advisors shall provide advice-- 7i7 to the ,deputy ,director on programs that could best be carried out to accomplish the purposes of this section2 7ii7 to the ,deputy ,director to inform the reviews of key technology focus areas required under subsection 7c77#b77;,b72 and 7iii7 on other issues relating to the purposes and responsibilities of the ,directorate1 as requested by the ,deputy ,director4 7,b7 ,no role in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements ,the ,board of ,advisors shall not provide advice on or otherwise help determine what entities shall receive grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this ,act4 7#g7 ,powers of ,board of ,advisors 7,a7 ,hearings ,the ,board of ,advisors may hold public or private hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony and receive such evidence 7including classified testimony and evidence71 and administer such oaths as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the ,board of ,advisors under paragraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,information from ,federal agencies 7i7 ,in ,general ,each ,federal department or agency shall1 in accordance with applicable procedures for the handling of classified information1 provide reasonable access to documents1 statistical data1 and other such information that the ,deputy ,director1 in consultation with the chairperson of the ,board of ,advisors1 determines necessary to carry out its functions under paragraph 7#f74 7ii7 ,obtaining classified information ,if the ,board of ,advisors1 acting through the chairperson1 seeks classified information from a ,federal department or agency1 the ,deputy ,director shall submit a written request to the head of the ,federal department or agency for access to classified documents and statistical data1 and other classified information described in clause 7i71 that is under the control of such agency4 7,c7 ,financial disclosure reports ,each member of the ,board of ,advisors shall be required to file a financial disclosure report under title ,i of the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh1 except that such reports shall be held confidential and exempt from any law otherwise requiring their public disclosure4 7#h7 ,board of ,advisors personnel and operational matters 7,a7 ,compensation of members 7i7 ,in general ,a member of the ,board of ,advisors shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,board of ,advisors4 7ii7 ,no ,federal employee members ,no member of the ,board of ,advisors may be an officer or employee of the ,united ,states during the member's term on the ,board of ,advisors4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,board of ,advisors shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their home or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,board of ,advisors4 7,c7 ,staff ,the ,deputy ,director1 in consultation with the chairperson of the ,board of ,advisors1 shall assign an employee of the ,foundation to serve as an executive director for the ,board of ,advisors4 7,d7 ,government employees 7i7 ,in general ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,board of ,advisors without reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7ii7 ,employees of the legislative branch ,the ,deputy ,director shall establish procedures and policies to enable an employee of an office1 agency1 or other entity in the legislative branch of the ,government to support the activities of the ,board of ,advisors4 7,e7 ,procurement of temporary and intermittent services ,the chairperson of the ,board of ,advisors1 with approval from the ,deputy ,director1 may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of that title4 7,f7 ,assistance from ,federal agencies ,a ,federal department or agency may provide to the ,board of ,advisors such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support services as the department or agency may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law4 7#i7 ,permanent board ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,board of ,advisors4 7e7 ,areas of funding support ,subject to the availability of funds under subsection 7f71 the ,director shall1 for each fiscal year1 use-- 7#a7 not less than #ce percent of funds provided to the ,directorate for such year to carry out subsection 7c77#f72 7#b7 not less than #ae percent of such funds to carry out subsection 7c77#e7 with the goal of awarding1 across the key technology focus areas-- 7,a7 not fewer than #a1jjj post-doctorate fellowships2 7,b7 not fewer than #b1jjj graduate fellowships and traineeships2 7,c7 not fewer than #a1jjj undergraduate scholarships2 and 7,d7 if funds remain after carrying out subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 grants to institutions of higher education to enable the institutions to fund the development and establishment of new or specialized courses of education for graduate1 undergraduate1 or technical college students2 7#c7 not less than #e percent of such funds to carry out subsection 7c77#g72 7#d7 not less than #aj percent of such funds to carry out subsection 7c77#h7 by establishing and equipping test beds and fabrication facilities2 and 7#e7 not less than #ae percent of such funds to carry out research and related activities pursuant to subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subsection 7c77#c77;,a77ii74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,directorate1 in addition to any other funds made available to the ,directorate1 a total of #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for fiscal year #bjba2 7,b7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,d7 #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,e7 #ce1jjj1jjj1jjj is authorized for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,appropriations limitations 7,a7 ,hold harmless ,no funds shall be appropriated to the ,directorate or to carry out this section for any fiscal year in which the total amount appropriated to the ,foundation 7not including amounts appropriated for the ,directorate7 is less than the total amount appropriated to the ,foundation 7not including such amounts71 adjusted by the rate of inflation1 for the previous fiscal year4 7,b7 ,no transfer of funds ,the ,director shall not transfer any funds appropriated to any other directorate or office of the ,foundation to the ,directorate4 4 7d7 ,annual report on unfunded priorities 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director shall submit to the ,president and to ,congress a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide-- 7,a7 for each directorate of the ,national ,science ,foundation for the most recent1 fully completed fiscal year-- 7i7 the proposal success rate2 7ii7 the percentage of proposals that were not funded and that met the criteria for funding2 and 7iii7 the most promising research areas covered by proposals described in clause 7ii72 and 7,b7 a list1 in order of priority1 of the next activities that should be undertaken in the ,major ,research ,equipment and ,facilities ,construction account4 #d4 ,regional technology hub program 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,key technology focus areas ,subsection 7a7 of section #bg of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,key technology focus areas ,the term key technology focus areas means the areas included on the most recent list under section #h;,a7c77#b7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq474 4 7#b7 ,venture development organizations ,paragraph 7#e7 of such subsection1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 is amended by striking purposes of and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8purposes of-- 7,a7 accelerating the commercialization of research2 7,b7 strengthening the competitive position of industry through the development1 commercial adoption1 or deployment of technology2 and 7,c7 providing financial grants1 loans1 or direct financial investment to commercialize technology4 4 7b7 ,designation of and support for regional technology hubs as part of regional innovation program of ,department of ,commerce 7#a7 ,in general ,such section is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7e7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,designation of and grants in support of regional technology hubs 7#a7 ,program required 7,a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall carry out a program-- 7i7 to designate eligible consortia as regional technology hubs that create the conditions1 within a region1 to facilitate activities that-- 7,i7 enable ,united ,states leadership in a key technology focus area1 complementing the ,federal research and development investments under section #h;,a of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq472 and 7,,ii7 support regional economic development that diffuses innovation capacity around the ,united ,states1 enabling better broad-based growth and competitiveness in key technology focus areas2 and 7ii7 to support regional technology hubs designated under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,eligible consortia ,for purposes of this section1 an eligible consortium is a consortium that-- 7i7 includes-- 7,i7 an institution of higher education2 7,,ii7 a local or ,tribal government or other political subdivision of a ,state2 7,,iii7 a government of a ,state or the economic development representative of a ,state2 and 7,,iv7 an economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science1 technology1 innovation1 or entrepreneurship2 and 7ii7 may include #a or more-- 7,i7 nonprofit entities with relevant expertise2 7,,ii7 venture development organizations2 7,,iii7 financial institutions2 7,,iv7 educational institutions1 including career and technical education schools2 7,v7 workforce training organizations2 7,,vi7 industry associations2 7,,vii7 firms in the key technology focus areas2 7,,viii7 ,federal laboratories2 7,,ix7 ,centers 7as defined in section #be7;a7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7a7772 7,x7 ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes 7as described in section #cd7;d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7d7772 and 7,,xi7 institutions receiving an award under paragraph 7#f7 or 7#g7 of section #h;,a7c7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq474 7,c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology1 jointly4 7#b7 ,designation of regional technology hubs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use a competitive process for the designation of regional technology hubs under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i74 7,b7 ,number of regional technology hubs ,during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,endless ,frontier ,act1 the ,secretary shall designate not fewer than #aj and not more than #ae eligible consortia as regional technology hubs under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i74 7,c7 ,geographic distribution ,in conducting the competitive process under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure geographic distribution in the designation of regional technology hubs-- 7i7 aiming to designate regional technology hubs in as many regions of the ,united ,states as possible2 and 7ii7 focusing on localities that have clear potential and relevant assets for developing a key technology focus area but have not yet become leading technology centers4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out clause 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 through the award of grants to eligible consortia designated under clause 7i7 of such paragraph4 7,b7 ,term ,each grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a period of #e years1 but may be renewed once for an additional period of #e years4 7,c7 ,matching required ,the total ,federal financial assistance awarded in a given year to an eligible consortium in support of the eligible consortium's operation as a regional technology hub under this subsection shall not exceed amounts as follows3 7i7 ,in fiscal year #bjba1 #ij percent of the total funding of the regional technology hub in that fiscal year4 7ii7 ,in fiscal year #bjbb1 #he percent of the total funding of the regional technology hub in that fiscal year4 7iii7 ,in fiscal year #bjbc1 #hj percent of the total funding of the regional technology hub in that fiscal year4 7iv7 ,in fiscal year #bjbd and in each fiscal year thereafter1 #ge percent of the total funding of the regional technology hub in that fiscal year4 7,d7 ,use of grant funds ,the recipient of a grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall use the grant for multiple activities determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including-- 7i7 the permissible activities set forth under subsection 7c77#b72 and 7ii7 activities in support of key technology focus areas-- 7,i7 to develop the region's skilled workforce through the training and retraining of workers and alignment of career technical training and educational programs in the region's elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education2 7,,ii7 to develop regional strategies for infrastructure improvements and site development in support of the regional technology hub's plans and programs2 7,,iii7 to support business activity that develops the domestic supply chain and encourages the creation of new business entities2 7,,iv7 to attract new private1 public1 and philanthropic investment in the region for developing innovation capacity1 including establishing regional venture and loan funds for financing technology commercialization1 new business formation1 and business expansions2 7,v7 to further the development of innovations in the key technology focus areas1 including innovations derived from research conducted at institutions of higher education or other research entities1 including research conducted by #a or more university technology centers established under section #h;,a7c77#f7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 through activities that may include-- 7aa7 proof-of-concept development and prototyping2 7bb7 public-private partnerships in order to reduce the cost1 time1 and risk of commercializing new technologies2 7cc7 creating and funding competitions to allow entrepreneurial ideas from institutions of higher education to illustrate their commercialization potential2 7dd7 facilitating mentorships between local and national business leaders and potential entrepreneurs to encourage successful commercialization2 7ee7 creating and funding for-profit or not-for-profit entities that could enable researchers at institutions of higher education and other research entities to further develop new technology prior to seeking commercial financing1 through patient funding1 advice1 staff support1 or other means2 and 7ff7 providing facilities for start-up companies where technology maturation could occur2 and 7,,vi7 to carry out such other activities as the ,secretary considers appropriate to improve ,united ,states competitiveness and regional economic development to support a key technology focus area and that would further the purposes of the ,endless ,frontiers ,act4 7#d7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible consortium seeking designation as a regional technology hub under clause 7i7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and support under clause 7ii7 of such paragraph shall submit to the ,secretary an application therefor at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may specify4 7,b7 ,consultation with ,national ,science ,foundation university technology centers ,in preparing an application for submittal under subparagraph 7,a71 an applicant shall1 to the extent practicable1 consult with one or more university technology centers established under section #h;,a7c77#f7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 that are either geographically relevant or are conducting research on relevant key technology focus areas4 7#e7 ,considerations for designation and grant awards ,in selecting an eligible consortium that submitted an application under paragraph 7#d77;,a7 for designation and support under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the potential of the eligible consortium to advance the development of new technologies in a key technology focus area4 7,b7 ,the likelihood of positive regional economic effect1 including increasing the number of high wage jobs1 and creating new economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged populations4 7,c7 ,how the eligible consortium plans to integrate with and leverage the resources of one or more university technology centers established under section #h;,a7c77#f7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 in a related key technology focus area4 7,d7 ,how the eligible consortium will engage with the private sector1 including small- and medium-sized enterprises to commercialize new technologies and develop new supply chains in the ,united ,states in a key technology focus area4 7,e7 ,how the eligible consortium will carry out workforce development and skills acquisition programming1 including through the use of apprenticeships1 mentorships1 and other related activities authorized by the ,secretary1 to support the development of a key technology focus area4 7,f7 ,how the eligible consortium will improve science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education programs in the identified region in elementary and secondary school and higher education institutions located in the identified region to support the development of a key technology focus area4 7,g7 ,how the eligible consortium plans to develop partnerships with venture development organizations and sources of private investment in support of private sector activity1 including launching new or expanding existing companies1 in a key technology focus area4 7,h7 ,how the eligible consortium plans to organize the activities of regional partners in the public1 private1 and philanthropic sectors in support of the proposed regional technology hub1 including the development of necessary infrastructure improvements and site preparation4 7,i7 ,how the eligible consortium plans to address economic inclusion1 including ensuring that skill development1 entrepreneurial assistance1 and other activities focus on economically disadvantaged populations4 7#f7 ,coordination with ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology programs 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,manufacturing extension center ,the term manufacturing extension center has the meaning given the term ,center in section #be7;a7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7a74 7ii7 ,manufacturing ,,usa institute ,the term ,manufacturing ,,usa institute means a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute described in section #cd7;d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7d774 7,b7 ,coordination required ,the ,secretary shall coordinate the activities of regional technology hubs designated under this subsection1 the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership1 and the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program with each other to the degree that doing so does not diminish the effectiveness of the ongoing activities of a manufacturing extension center or a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute4 7,c7 ,condition of support ,in order to coordinate activities under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may condition the award of a grant or support under this subsection or section #be or #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk and #bghs7 upon submittal to the coordination efforts of the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph4 7,d7 ,elements ,coordination by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b7 may include the following3 7i7 ,the alignment of activities of the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership with the activities of regional technology hubs designated under this subsection1 if applicable4 7ii7 ,the alignment of activities of the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program and the ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes with the activities of regional technology hubs designated under this subsection1 if applicable4 7#g7 ,interagency collaboration ,in assisting regional technology hubs designated under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall collaborate with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to the goals of the regional technology hub2 7,b7 may accept funds from other ,federal agencies to support grants and activities under this subsection2 and 7,c7 may establish interagency agreements with other ,federal departments or agencies to provide preferential consideration for financial or technical assistance to a regional technology hub designated under this subsection if all applicable requirements for the financial or technical assistance are met4 7#h7 ,performance measurement1 transparency1 and accountability 7,a7 ,metrics1 standards1 and assessment ,for each grant awarded under paragraph 7#c7 for a regional technology hub1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of the activities funded in making progress toward the purposes set forth under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7ii7 establish standards for the performance of the regional technology hub that are based on the metrics developed under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 #b years after the initial award under paragraph 7#c7 and each year thereafter until ,federal financial assistance under this subsection for the regional technology hub is discontinued1 conduct an assessment of the regional technology hub to confirm whether the performance of the regional technology hub is meeting the standards for performance established under clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report on the results of the assessments conducted by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 during the period covered by the report4 4 7#b7 ,initial designations and awards 7,a7 ,competition required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall commence a competition under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of section #bg7;d7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj1 as added by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,designation and award ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 if the ,secretary has received at least #a application under paragraph 7#d7 of such section from an eligible consortium whom the ,secretary considers suitable for designation under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 of such section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 designate at least #a regional technology hub under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 of such section2 and 7ii7 award a grant under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 of such section to each regional technology hub designated under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7i7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 of this section1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,from amounts and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 by striking this section and inserting the provisions of this section other than subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,regional technology hubs ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out subsection 7d7 #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal year #bjba through #bjbe4 4 #e4 ,strategy and report on economic security1 science1 research1 and innovation to support the ,national ,security ,strategy 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,finance1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,key technology focus area ,the term key technology focus area means an area included on the most recent list under section #h;,a7c77#b7 of the ,act of ,may #aj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #adi1 chapter #aga2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq474 7#c7 ,national security strategy ,the term national security strategy means the national security strategy required by section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc74 7b7 ,strategy and report 7#a7 ,in general ,in #bjba and in each year thereafter before the applicable date set forth under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,national ,security ,council1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall-- 7,a7 review such strategy1 programs1 and resources as the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy determines pertain to ,united ,states national competitiveness in science1 research1 and innovation to support the national security strategy2 7,b7 develop a strategy for the ,federal ,government to improve the national competitiveness of the ,united ,states in science1 research1 and innovation to support the national security strategy2 and 7,c7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7i7 a report on the findings of the ,director with respect to the review conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the strategy developed or revised under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,applicable dates ,in each year1 the applicable date set forth under this paragraph is as follows3 7,a7 ,in #bjba1 ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7,b7 ,in #bjbb and every year thereafter-- 7i7 in any year in which a new ,president is inaugurated1 ,october #a of that year2 and 7ii7 in any other year1 the date that is #ij days after the date of the transmission to ,congress in that year of the national security strategy4 7c7 ,elements 7#a7 ,report ,each report submitted under subsection 7b77#a77;,c77i7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of public and private investment in civilian and military science and technology and its implications for the geostrategic position and national security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of the prioritized economic security interests and objectives of the ,united ,states relating to science1 research1 and innovation and an assessment of how investment in civilian and military science and technology can advance those objectives4 7,c7 ,an assessment of how regional efforts are contributing and could contribute to the innovation capacity of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7i7 programs run by ,state and local governments2 and 7ii7 regional factors that are contributing or could contribute positively to innovation4 7,d7 ,an assessment of barriers to competitiveness in key technology focus areas and barriers to the development and evolution of start-ups1 small and mid-sized business entities1 and industries in key technology focus areas4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,federal ,government1 federally funded research and development centers1 and national labs in supporting and promoting technology commercialization and technology transfer1 including an assessment of the adequacy of ,federal research and development funding in promoting competitiveness and the development of new technologies4 7,f7 ,an assessment of manufacturing capacity1 logistics1 and supply chain dynamics of major export sectors1 including access to a skilled workforce1 physical infrastructure1 and broadband network infrastructure4 7#b7 ,strategy ,each strategy submitted under subsection 7b77#a77;,c77ii7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan to utilize available tools to address or minimize the leading threats and challenges and to take advantage of the leading opportunities1 including the following3 7i7 ,specific objectives1 tasks1 metrics1 and milestones for each relevant ,federal agency4 7ii7 ,specific plans to support public and private sector investment in research1 technology development1 and domestic manufacturing in key technology focus areas supportive of the national economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states and to foster the prudent use of public-private partnerships4 7iii7 ,specific plans to promote environmental stewardship and fair competition for ,united ,states workers4 7iv7 ,a description of-- 7,i7 how the strategy submitted under subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 supports the national security strategy2 and 7,,ii7 how the strategy submitted under such subsection is integrated and coordinated with the most recent national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7v7 ,a plan to encourage the governments of countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to cooperate with the execution of the strategy submitted under subsection 7b77#c77;,b71 where appropriate4 7vi7 ,a plan to encourage certain international and multilateral organizations to support the implementation of such strategy4 7vii7 ,a plan for how the ,united ,states should develop local and regional capacity for building innovation ecosystems across the nation by providing ,federal support4 7viii7 ,a plan for strengthening the industrial base of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an identification of additional resources1 administrative action1 or legislative action recommended to assist with the implementation of such strategy4 7d7 ,form of reports and strategies ,each report and strategy submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #f4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib ,the ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;h et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7;a77#e7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;h7a77#e771 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#b7 in section #c 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;i71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7b7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aiih ,the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbk et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #b 7#aab ,stat4 #hfi71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation established and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation established2 and 7#b7 in section #aja7;a77#f7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbk7a77#f771 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7c7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb ,the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn note71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#b7 in each of paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#g7 of section #d 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn note71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation established and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation established2 and 7#c7 in section #aj;,a 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn-#a;a7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7,b7 in the subsection heading of subsection 7e71 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7,c7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7d7 ,america ,,competes ,act ,the ,america ,,competes ,act 7,public ,law #aaj-fi2 #aba ,stat4 #egb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in each of sections #ajjf7;c77#a77,k7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgah7;c77#a77,k771 #djja 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hic71 and #ejjc7;b77#a71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#b7 in section #gjja7e7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbo note71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#c7 in the title heading for title ,,vii1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7e7 ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bje7;b77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffad7;b77#b771 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#b7 in section #bjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffae71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7f7 ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj ,the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-ceh2 #abd ,stat4 #cihb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subtitle heading of subtitle ,a of title ,v1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7#b7 in section #ejb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp note7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation established and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation established2 7#c7 in the section heading of section #ejf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#a71 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7#d7 in section #eag 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7,b7 in each of subsections 7a77#d71 7b71 and 7c77#b71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#e7 in section #eah 7#abd ,stat4 #djae71 by striking ,foundation4 and inserting and ,technology ,foundation42 7#f7 in section #eai 7#abd ,stat4 #djae7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7,b7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#g7 in section #ebj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#aj7-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7,b7 in the subsection heading of subsection 7b71 by striking ,,nsf and inserting ,,nstf2 7#h7 in section #ebb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#aa7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,,nsf and inserting ,,nstf2 and 7,b7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#i7 in section #ebd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#ab71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#aj7 in section #eee7e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iije7e771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7g7 ,,stem ,education ,act of #bjae ,each of sections #b and #c of the ,,stem ,education ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba note2 #ahfbq7 are amended by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7h7 ,research ,excellence and ,advancements for ,dyslexia ,act ,the ,research ,excellence and ,advancements for ,dyslexia ,act 7,public ,law #aad-abd2 #acj ,stat4 #abj7 is amended by striking ,national ,science each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology4 7i7 ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act ,the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbs et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb note71 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7#b7 in section #fja7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbs-#h7;a77#a771 by striking ,national ,science each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology4 7j7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 #aigf ,the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 #aigf 7,public ,law #id-hf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7;b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfi;a71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#b7 in section #f7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;a7a771 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7k7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 #aigg ,section #h of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 #aigg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhc7 is amended by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7l7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #aigh ,section #h of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #aigh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfi;b7 is amended by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7m7 ,act of ,august #be1 #aiei ,the first section of the ,act of ,august #be1 #aiei 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhj71 is amended by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7n7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aihj ,section #i of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhb7 is amended by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7o7 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjje ,section #gba of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,authorization ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhf;a7 is amended by striking ,the ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7p7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aihf ,section #ajh of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhf7 is amended by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7q7 ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act ,the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7,public ,law #aae-cfh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the table of contents in section #b1 by striking the item relating to title ,,iii and inserting the following3 ,title ,,iii--,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation ,quantum ,activities 2 7#b7 in section #ajb7;a77#b77;,a7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhab7;a77#b77;,a771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7#c7 in section #ajc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhac71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 7#d7 in the title heading for title ,,iii1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7#e7 in each of sections #cja and #cjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhda1 #hhdb71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7r7 ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjad ,the ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjad 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bja 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdca71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7#b7 in each of sections #cja and #cjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdda1 #gddb71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7s7 ,high-,performance ,computing ,act of #aiia ,the ,high-,performance ,computing ,act of #aiia 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aja7;a77#c77;,c77xi7 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeaa7;a77#c77;,c77xi771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7#b7 in section #bja 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeba7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7,b7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7t7 ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd ,the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in each of sections #ajb7;b77#c7 and #ajc7;b77#a7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daja7;b77#c71 #dajb7;b77#a771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7#b7 in section #ajg 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dajf7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading of subsection 7a71 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7,b7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7u7 ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in each of sections #d7e71 #e7;a77#b77;,a71 #bj1 and #ba7;d7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7e71 #cgjd7;a77#b77;,a71 #cgab1 and #cgac7;d771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7#b7 in section #i 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjg7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7,b7 in each of subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation in and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation in2 and 7ii7 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation under and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation under2 and 7#c7 in section #aj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7v7 ,cyber ,security ,research and ,development ,act ,the ,cyber ,security ,research and ,development ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7a7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjb7a771 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7#b7 in section #e 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjd7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation's and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation's2 and 7#c7 in section #ac 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdji71 by striking ,national ,science ,foundation each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,foundation4 7w7 ,national ,superconductivity and ,competitiveness ,act of #aihh ,section #f of the ,national ,superconductivity and ,competitiveness ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ebje7 is amended by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4 7x7 ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag ,each of sections #aje and #djb7;a77#a7 of the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #heae1 #hedb7;a77#a77 are amended by inserting and ,technology after ,national ,science4