,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #baec ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bc1 #bjba ,mr4 ,lucas 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,babin1 ,mr4 ,waltz1 ,mrs4 ,bice of ,oklahoma1 ,mr4 ,obernolte1 ,mr4 ,posey1 ,mr4 ,gonzalez of ,ohio1 ,mr4 ,baird1 ,mr4 ,sessions1 ,mr4 ,garcia of ,california1 ,mrs4 ,kim of ,california1 ,mr4 ,feenstra1 ,mr4 ,la,turner1 ,mr4 ,gimenez1 and ,mr4 ,meijer7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,judiciary1 and ,small ,business1 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 ,a ,,bill ,to invest in basic scientific research and support technology innovation for the economic and national security of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,purposes4 ,title ,i--,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy and ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy ,sec4 #aja4 ,national science and technology strategy4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,quadrennial science and technology review4 ,subtitle ,b--,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,sec4 #aaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,ii--,research ,security and ,integrity ,sec4 #bja4 ,foreign talent program prohibition4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,computing enclave pilot program4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,protecting research from cyber theft4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,chinese ,research ,funds ,accounting ,act4 ,title ,,iii--,supply ,chain and ,critical ,materials ,security ,sec4 #cja4 ,national supply chain database4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,critical minerals mining research and development at the ,national ,science ,foundation4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,advanced ,recycling ,research and ,development4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,critical minerals interagency subcommittee4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,heavy freight autonomous trucking research corridor4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,,nist ,,uav challenges and credentialing program4 ,title ,,iv--,department of ,energy ,subtitle ,a--,office of ,science ,sec4 #dja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,basic energy sciences4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,advanced scientific computing research4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,high energy physics4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,biological and environmental research4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,fusion energy4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,nuclear physics4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy ,sec4 #daa4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy ,update4 ,subtitle ,c--,,doe ,clean ,energy ,infrastructure ,sec4 #dba4 ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,versatile neutron source4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,carbon sequestration research and development program4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,energy ,storage ,grand ,challenge4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,critical infrastructure research and construction4 ,title ,v--,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,sec4 #eja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,cybersecurity research4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,internet of things4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,composites research4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,enabling the future bioeconomy4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,international standards development4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,review of the ,center for ,neutron ,research4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,hiring and management4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,,mep outreach4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,vi--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,sec4 #fja4 ,establishment of a technology transfer office4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,national ,mesonet ,program4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,severe weather extramural testbeds4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,next generation digital radar4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,fellowships4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,commercial data report update4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,report on ,national ,weather ,service ,internet bandwidth shortage4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,,napa ,study4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,vii--,national ,science ,foundation ,sec4 #gja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,,nsf organizational review4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,ethics and security plans4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,major research instrumentation update4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,,nsf research security4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,reproducibility in science4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,public-private partnerships4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,e,p,s,co,r4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,viii--,,stem ,workforce for the #bast ,century ,sec4 #hja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,advanced technical education and skilled technical workforce4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program update4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,innovations in informal ,,stem learning4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,,ai traineeships and fellowships4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,cybersecurity workforce development at ,federal science agencies4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,broadening participation4 ,title ,,ix--,technology ,transfer and ,innovation ,sec4 #ija4 ,federal laboratory computer programs update4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,extend ,,crada information protection period4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,stevenson-,wydler ,act authority update4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,royalty payments to ,federal employees update4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,government intellectual property clarification4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,clarifying ,,crada authority4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,expansion of agreements for commercializing technology authority4 ,sec4 #ijh4 ,other transaction authority4 ,sec4 #iji4 ,nonprofit foundations4 ,sec4 #iaj4 ,improving reporting and metrics4 ,sec4 #iaa4 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,,doe public-private partnerships for commercialization4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,department of ,energy ,foundation4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purpose of this ,act is to ensure the continued leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology by-- 7#a7 providing for a coordinated national science and technology strategy for the economic and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 prioritizing investment in ,federal basic research by authorizing a doubling of basic research funding over the next #aj years at the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#c7 providing for investment in key areas necessary for the competitiveness of the ,united ,states1 including computing1 cybersecurity1 artificial intelligence and autonomous technology1 materials and advanced manufacturing1 energy and climate1 and the biosciences2 7#d7 improving the security and integrity of ,american research and development2 7#e7 providing for investment in critical science and technology infrastructure to maintain world-class research and user facilities2 7#f7 expanding the ,,stem workforce at all levels to meet the demands of a #bast century economy2 7#g7 promoting regional innovation to support local economic growth across all regions of the ,united ,states2 7#h7 maximizing the effectiveness of the ,federal ,government's research and development activities2 7#i7 promoting collaboration among the ,federal ,government1 ,federal laboratories1 universities1 and industry2 and 7#aj7 improving technology transfer from the ,federal ,government and ,federal laboratories to the private sector for commercialization4 ,i ,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy and ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy ,a ,national ,science and ,technology ,strategy #aja4 ,national science and technology strategy ,section #bjf of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffae7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjf4 ,national science and technology strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of each calendar year immediately after the calendar year in which a review under section #bjf;b is completed1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a comprehensive national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states to meet national research and development objectives for the following #d-year period 7in this ,act referred to as the national science and technology strategy74 7b7 ,requirements ,each national science and technology strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall delineate a national science and technology strategy consistent with-- 7#a7 the recommendations and priorities developed by the review established in section #bjf;b2 7#b7 the most recent national security strategy report submitted pursuant to section #ajcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc72 7#c7 other relevant national plans2 and 7#d7 the strategic plans of relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,director shall consult as necessary with the ,office of ,management and ,budget and other appropriate elements of the ,executive ,office of the ,president to ensure that the recommendations and priorities delineated in the science and technology strategy are incorporated in the development of annual budget requests4 7d7 ,report ,the ,president shall submit to ,congress each year a comprehensive report on the national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states4 ,each report on the national science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states shall include a description of-- 7#a7 strategic objectives and priorities necessary to maintain the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology1 including near-term1 medium-term1 and long-term research priorities2 7#b7 programs1 policies1 and activities that the ,president recommends across all ,federal agencies to achieve the strategic objectives in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 global trends in science and technology1 including potential threats to the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology4 7e7 ,publication ,the ,director shall1 consistent with the protection of national security and other sensitive matters to the maximum extent practicable1 make each report submitted under subsection 7e7 publicly available on an internet website of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 4 #ajb4 ,quadrennial science and technology review ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bjf the following3 #bjf;b4 ,quadrennial science and technology review 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,quadrennial reviews required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall complete a review of the science and technology enterprise of the ,united ,states 7in this section referred to as the quadrennial science and technology review74 7#b7 ,scope ,the quadrennial science and technology review shall be a comprehensive examination of the science and technology strategy of the ,united ,states1 including recommendations for maintaining global leadership in science and technology and guidance on the coordination of programs1 assets1 capabilities1 budget1 policies1 and authorities across all ,federal research and development programs4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology shall conduct each quadrennial science and technology review under this subsection in consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7,b7 the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies2 7,c7 the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology2 7,d7 the ,national ,science ,board2 7,e7 the ,national ,security ,council2 and 7,f7 other relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities1 including representatives from industry1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit institutions1 ,members of ,congress1 and other policy experts4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall ensure that each quadrennial science and technology review conducted under this section is coordinated with other relevant statutorily required reviews1 and to the maximum extent practicable incorporates information and recommendations from existing reviews to avoid duplication4 7b7 ,contents ,in each quadrennial science and technology review1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 provide an integrated view of1 and recommendations for1 science and technology policy across the ,federal ,government1 while considering economic and national security2 7#b7 assess and recommend priorities for research1 development and demonstration programs to maintain ,american leadership in science and technology2 7#c7 assess the global competition in science and technology and identify potential threats to the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology2 7#d7 assess and make recommendations on the science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics and computer science workforce in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 assess and make recommendations to improve regional innovation across the ,united ,states2 7#f7 assess and make recommendations to improve translation of basic research and the enhancement of technology transfer of federally funded research2 7#g7 assess and identify the infrastructure and tools needed to maintain the leadership of the ,united ,states in science and technology2 and 7#h7 review administrative or legislative policies that affect the science and technology enterprise and identify and make recommendations on policies that hinder research and development in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of the year in which a quadrennial science and technology review is conducted1 the ,director shall submit a report of the review to ,congress4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,director shall1 consistent with the protection of national security and other sensitive matters to the maximum extent possible1 make each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on an internet website of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 4 ,b ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy #aaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy-- 7#a7 #e1edd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#b7 #f1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#c7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#d7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#e7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#f7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#g7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#h7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#i7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#aj7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 ,,ii ,research ,security and ,integrity #bja4 ,foreign talent program prohibition 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,federal research agency head shall develop a policy to prohibit all agency personnel1 including ,federal employees1 contract employees1 independent contractors1 and special government employees1 from participating in a foreign government talent recruitment program4 7b7 ,coordination ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 acting through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council and in accordance with the authority provided under section #agdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja note7 shall to the maximum extent practicable ensure that the policies developed by ,federal research agencies under subsection 7a7 are consistent4 7c7 ,exemption ,each policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall include an exemption for participation in international conferences or other international exchanges1 partnerships or programs1 as sanctioned or approved by each ,federal research agency head or their designee4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal research agency ,the term ,federal research agency means any ,federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,foreign government talent recruitment program ,the term foreign government talent recruitment program means any program that includes compensation1 including cash1 research funding1 honorific titles1 promised future compensation1 or other types of remuneration1 provided by the foreign state or an entity sponsored by the foreign state to the targeted individual in exchange for the individual transferring knowledge and expertise to the foreign country4 #bjb4 ,computing enclave pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall award grants to establish a pilot program to ensure the security of federally supported research data and to assist regional institutions of higher education and their researchers in compliance with regulations regarding the safeguarding of sensitive information and other relevant regulations and ,federal guidelines4 7b7 ,structure ,in carrying out the pilot program established pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall select three institutions of higher education from among institutions classified under the ,indiana ,university ,center for ,postsecondary ,research ,carnegie ,classification as a doctorate-granting university with a very high level of research activity1 and with a history of working with secure information for the development1 installation1 maintenance1 or sustainment of secure computing enclaves4 7c7 ,regionalization 7#a7 ,in selecting universities pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall give preference to institutions of higher education with the capability of serving other regional universities4 7#b7 ,the enclaves should be geographically dispersed to better meet the needs of regional interests4 7d7 ,program elements ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall work with institutions of higher education selected pursuant to subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 develop an approved design blueprint for compliance with ,federal data protection protocols2 7#b7 develop a comprehensive and confidential list1 or a bill of materials1 of each binary component of the software1 firmware1 or product that is required to deploy additional secure computing enclaves2 7#c7 develop templates for all policies and procedures required to operate the secure computing enclave in a research setting2 7#d7 develop a system security plan template2 and 7#e7 develop a process for managing a plan of action and milestones for the secure computing enclave4 7e7 ,duration ,the pilot program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall operate for not less than #c years4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall report to ,congress not later than #f months after the completion of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including an assessment of the security benefits provided by such secure computing enclaves2 7,b7 recommendations related to the value of expanding the network of secure computing enclaves2 and 7,c7 recommendations on the efficacy of the use of secure computing enclaves by other ,federal agencies in a broader effort to expand security of ,federal research4 #bjc4 ,protecting research from cyber theft 7a7 ,improving cybersecurity of institutions of higher education ,section #b7;e77#a77;,a7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;e77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7viii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7ix7 as clause 7x72 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7viii7 the following3 7ix7 consider institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 and 4 7b7 ,dissemination of resources for research institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall1 using the authorities of the ,director under subsections 7c77#ae7 and 7e77#a77;,a77ix7 of section #b of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb71 as amended by subsection 7a71 disseminate and make publicly available resources to help research institutions and institutions of higher education identify1 assess1 manage1 and reduce their cybersecurity risk related to conducting research4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,director shall ensure that the resources disseminated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 are generally applicable and usable by a wide range of research institutions and institutions of higher education2 7,b7 vary with the nature and size of the implementing research institutions or institutions of higher education1 and the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on the information systems or devices of the implementing research institutions or institutions of higher education2 7,c7 include elements that promote awareness of simple1 basic controls1 a workplace cybersecurity culture1 and third-party stakeholder relationships1 to assist research institutions or institutions of higher education in mitigating common cybersecurity risks2 7,d7 include case studies of practical application2 7,e7 are technology-neutral and can be implemented using technologies that are commercial and off-the-shelf2 and 7,f7 to the extent practicable1 are based on international standards4 7#c7 ,national cybersecurity awareness and education program ,the ,director shall ensure that the resources disseminated under paragraph 7#a7 are consistent with the efforts of the ,director under section #dja of the ,cybersecurity ,enhancement ,act of #bjad 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gdea74 7#d7 ,updates ,the ,director shall review periodically and update the resources under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,director determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,voluntary resources ,the use of the resources disseminated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered voluntary4 7#f7 ,other federal cybersecurity requirements ,nothing in this section may be construed to supersede1 alter1 or otherwise affect any cybersecurity requirements applicable to ,federal agencies4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,resources ,the term resources means guidelines1 tools1 best practices1 standards1 methodologies1 and other ways of providing information4 7#d7 ,research institution ,the term research institution-- 7,a7 means a nonprofit institution 7as defined in section #d7c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7c7772 and 7,b7 includes federally funded research and development centers1 as identified by the ,national ,science ,foundation in accordance with the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation issued in accordance with section #acjc7;a77#a7 of title #da 7or any successor regulation74 #bjd4 ,chinese ,research ,funds ,accounting ,act 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on ,federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 to the extent practicable with respect to the study period1 an assessment of-- 7#a7 the total amount of ,federal funding made available to covered entities for research2 7#b7 the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available2 7#c7 the requirements relating to the awarding1 tracking1 and monitoring of such funding2 7#d7 any other data available with respect to ,federal funding made available to covered entities for research2 and 7#e7 other matters the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing on available data ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on the data that is available with respect to ,federal funding made available to covered entities for research4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection 7c7 a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an entity-- 7,a7 located in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,b7 majority owned or controlled by the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7#b7 ,study period ,the term study period means the #e-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,iii ,supply ,chain and ,critical ,materials ,security #cja4 ,national supply chain database 7a7 ,establishment of national supply chain database ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7referred to in this section as ,,nist7 shall establish a ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall be to assist the ,federal government and industry sectors in minimizing disruptions to the ,united ,states supply chain by having an assessment of ,united ,states manufacturers' capabilities4 7c7 ,study on national supply chain database ,in establishing the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database1 the ,director of ,,nist shall take into consideration the findings and recommendations from the study authorized in section #idac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc71 including measures to secure and protect the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database from adversarial attacks and vulnerabilities4 7d7 ,database and manufacturing extension partnership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall be carried out and managed through the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program and the ,director of ,,nist shall ensure that the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,centers are connected to the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 7#b7 ,capabilities ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall be capable of providing a national view of the supply chain and enable authorized database users to determine in near real-time the ,united ,states manufacturing capabilities for critical products1 including defense supplies1 food1 and medical devices1 including personal protective equipment4 7#c7 ,individual state databases ,each ,state's supply chain database maintained by the ,,nist-recognized ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center within the ,state shall be complementary in design to the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 7e7 ,maintenance of national supply chain database ,the ,director of ,,nist through the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program shall maintain the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database as an integration of the ,state level databases from each ,state's ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center and may be populated with information from past1 current1 or potential ,center clients4 7f7 ,exempt from public disclosure ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database and any information related to it not publicly released by ,,nist shall be exempt from public disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and access to non-public content shall be limited to the contributing company and ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center staff who sign an appropriate non-disclosure agreement4 #cjb4 ,critical minerals mining research and development at the ,national ,science ,foundation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations 7or consortium of such institutions or organizations7 to support basic research that will accelerate innovation to advance critical minerals mining strategies and technologies for the purpose of making better use of domestic resources and eliminating national reliance on minerals and mineral materials that are subject to supply disruptions4 7b7 ,use of funds ,activities funded by a grant under this section may include-- 7#a7 advancing mining research and development activities to develop new mapping and mining technologies and techniques1 including advanced critical mineral extraction1 production1 separation1 alloying1 or processing techniques and technologies that can decrease energy intensity1 potential environmental impact and costs of those activities2 7#b7 conducting long-term earth observatory of reclaimed mine sites1 including the study of the evolution of microbial diversity at such sites2 7#c7 examining the application of artificial intelligence for geological exploration of critical minerals1 including what the size and diversity of data sets would be required2 7#d7 examining the application of machine learning for detection and sorting of critical minerals1 including what the size and diversity of data sets would be required2 7#e7 conducting detailed isotope studies of critical minerals and the development of more refined geologic models2 or 7#f7 providing training and researcher opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students to prepare the next generation of mining engineers and researchers4 #cjc4 ,advanced ,recycling ,research and ,development 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,advanced ,recycling ,research and ,development ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#d7 ,recyclable plastic ,the term recyclable plastic means plastic that is designed to be readily1 economically1 and efficiently recyclable or otherwise recoverable for beneficial use4 7#e7 ,critical material ,the term critical material means material that serves an essential function in the manufacturing of a product and has a high risk of a supply disruption1 such that a shortage of such material would have significant consequences for the economic or national security of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,composite ,the term composite means plastic reinforced with fiber or particulate secondary material like bio-derived fibers1 carbon fibers1 glass or any other solid material4 7c7 ,optimized plastics recycling research and development program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in energy-efficient recyclable plastics1 next-generation plastics1 and composites recycling and upcycling strategies and technologies1 in order to increase the economic value of plastics supply streams and to reduce the environmental impact of global plastics consumption4 7#b7 ,execution ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop novel collection and sorting technologies to prevent plastics and composites1 including waterborne plastics1 from entering landfills and the marine environment2 7,b7 develop biological1 chemical1 and hybrid bio-chemical technologies and methods for deconstructing plastic and composite waste1 including environmental waste1 into useful chemical and material streams2 7,c7 develop technologies to upcycle waste1 including chemical1 material1 and gaseous streams1 into higher-value products2 7,d7 develop new economically recyclable-by-design plastics and composites that can be scaled for domestic manufacturability and recovery2 7,e7 develop new energy-efficient advanced manufacturing techniques for reclaimed plastics and composites2 and 7,f7 develop new data collection methods and practices in collaboration with relevant ,federal agencies4 7#c7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall leverage resources and expertise from-- 7,a7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program and the ,biological and ,environmental ,research ,program of the ,office of ,science2 and 7,b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy4 7#d7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall periodically review activities carried out under the program under this subsection to determine the achievement of technical milestones as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated-- 7i7 to the ,department's ,office of ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the program under this subsection #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7ii7 to the ,department's ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the program under this subsection #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall not use funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for commercial application of energy technology4 7d7 ,lithium-,ion battery recycling research and development program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program to support the development of-- 7,a7 advanced materials for batteries with considerations given to resource availability and environmentally benign disposal and recycling2 and 7,b7 innovative technologies to reclaim and recycle critical materials from advanced and lithium-ion based battery technologies used in consumer electronics1 defense1 stationary storage1 and transportation applications4 7#b7 ,execution ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 promote the discovery of new domestically sourced raw materials for batteries that can degrade without causing damage to the environment2 7,b7 develop innovative and cost-effective technologies and processes for the collection1 storage1 and transportation of discarded lithium-ion batteries that use domestic mining resources and increase availability of domestically sourced raw materials for batteries2 and 7,c7 develop cost-effective recycling processes to recover critical materials from discarded lithium-ion batteries and enable their reintroduction in new lithium-ion cell technologies and for use in other relevant industries4 7#c7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall leverage resources and expertise from-- 7,a7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program of the ,office of ,science2 7,b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 including current lithium-ion battery recycling activities supported by the ,vehicle ,technologies ,office within the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy2 and 7,c7 the ,office of ,technology ,transitions4 7#d7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall periodically review activities carried out under the program under this subsection to determine the achievement of technical milestones as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated-- 7i7 to the ,department's ,office of ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf2 and 7ii7 to the ,department's ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall not use funds made available under subparagraph 7,a7 for commercial application of energy technology4 #cjd4 ,critical minerals interagency subcommittee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,critical ,minerals ,subcommittee of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council 7referred to in this section as ,subcommittee7 shall coordinate ,federal science and technology efforts to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,subcommittee shall be-- 7#a7 to advise and assist the ,committee on ,homeland and ,national ,security and the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council on ,united ,states policies1 procedures1 and plans as it relates to critical minerals1 including-- 7,a7 ,federal research1 development1 and deployment efforts to optimize methods for extractions1 concentration1 separation and purification of conventional1 secondary1 and unconventional sources of critical minerals2 7,b7 efficient use and reuse of critical minerals2 7,c7 the critical minerals workforce of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 ,united ,states private industry investments in innovation and technology transfer from federally funded science and technology2 7#b7 to identify emerging opportunities1 stimulate international cooperation1 and foster the development of secure and reliable supply chains of critical minerals2 7#c7 to ensure the transparency of information and data related to critical minerals2 and 7#d7 to provide recommendations on coordination and collaboration among the research1 development1 and deployment programs and activities of ,federal agencies to promote a secure and reliable supply of critical minerals necessary to maintain national security1 economic well-being1 and industrial production4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,subcommittee may1 taking into account the findings and recommendations of relevant advisory committees-- 7#a7 provide recommendations on how ,federal agencies may improve the topographic1 geologic1 and geophysical mapping of the ,united ,states and improve the discoverability1 accessibility1 and usability of the resulting and existing data1 to the extent permitted by law and subject to appropriate limitation for purposes of privacy and security2 assess the progress towards developing critical minerals recycling and reprocessing technologies1 and technological alternatives to critical minerals2 7#b7 examine options for accessing and developing critical minerals through investment and trade with our allies and partners and provide recommendations2 7#c7 evaluate and provide recommendations to incentivize the development and use of advances in science and technology in the private industry2 7#d7 assess the need for and make recommendations to address the challenges the ,united ,states critical minerals supply chain workforce faces1 including aging and retiring personnel and faculty2 public perceptions about the nature of mining and mineral processing2 and foreign competition for ,united ,states talent2 7#e7 develop1 and update as necessary1 a strategic plan to guide ,federal programs and activities to enhance scientific and technical capabilities across critical mineral supply chains1 including a roadmap that identifies key research and development needs and coordinates ongoing activities for source diversification1 more efficient use1 recycling1 and substitution for critical minerals2 as well as cross-cutting mining science1 data science techniques1 materials science1 manufacturing science and engineering1 computational modeling1 and environmental health and safety research and development2 and 7#f7 report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on activities and findings under this section4 #cje4 ,heavy freight autonomous trucking research corridor 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,heavy ,freight ,autonomous ,trucking ,research ,initiative to lay the foundation for the broad scale adoption of autonomous freight trucking4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the ,initiative established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 support and conduct research and development on automated and connected freight trucking with private industry1 and industry associations1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local ,transportation agencies1 research universities1 and a ,national ,transportation center selected under section #eeje7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 support or establish a heavy freight autonomous trucking research and development corridor and related pilot programs4 7c7 ,research and development agenda ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested parties1 shall establish an agenda for research and development conducted under subsection 7b77#a7 and the programs described in subsection 7b77#b7 that at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 analyzing1 modeling1 and piloting the feasibility and benefits of dedicated autonomous trucking corridors1 including their impact on-- 7,a7 long distance freight movement2 7,b7 supply chains that are critical to the ,united ,states economy2 7,c7 fuel economy and emissions2 7,d7 transportation infrastructure2 7,e7 vehicle miles traveled2 7,f7 the freight trucking workforce2 and 7,g7 safety1 accidents1 and fatalities2 and 7#b7 providing deployment guidance1 including for-- 7,a7 utilization costs models2 7,b7 cyber-physical security2 and 7,c7 human factors1 including training the next generation of the transportation workforce4 7d7 ,eligibility ,an institution of higher education 7as defined by section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb77 or a consortium composed of nonprofits and institutions of higher education shall be eligible to receive grants under this program4 7e7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding a grant1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give preference to the recipient's past and current collaboration with local and state transportation agencies in activities related to section2 7#b7 give preference to a recipient whose geographic location offer access to long haul tucking corridors2 7#c7 consider the extent to which an applicant's proposal would involve participation by local1 regional1 and national stakeholders2 and 7#d7 consider the local1 regional1 and national impacts of the applicant's proposal4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of a grant under this subsection shall be #ej percent of the costs of establishing and operating the test corridor and related activities carried out by the grant recipient4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #f1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf for grants under this section4 #cjf4 ,,nist ,,uav challenges and credentialing program 7a7 ,unmanned aerial vehicle research challenge 7#a7 ,prize challenge ,pursuant to section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai71 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary71 shall1 subject to appropriations1 carry out a program to partner with academic institutions to award prizes competitively to stimulate research and development of innovative unmanned aerial vehicle 7,,uav7 technologies in order to expand upon and improve emergency response operations4 7#b7 ,plan for emergency response operations ,each proposal submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include a plan for ,,uav implementation in emergency response operations4 7#c7 ,prize amount ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may award not more than a total of #b1bej1jjj to one or more winners of the prize challenge4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a prize is awarded under the prize challenge1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of ,congress a report that describes the winning proposal of the prize challenge4 7#e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may consult with the heads of relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,unmanned aerial vehicle credentialing program ,the ,secretary shall partner with academic institutions to establish the measurements and standards infrastructure necessary for credentialing remote pilots1 including implementation and demonstration of distributed pilot training and evaluation using standard test methods1 and support flight test simulations4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #c1bej1jjj for fiscal years #bjbb through #bjcb1 of which not less than #a1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out subsection 7b74 ,,iv ,department of ,energy ,a ,office of ,science #dja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,science of the ,department4 7#c7 ,national laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #djb4 ,basic energy sciences 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfda7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7e7 as subsections 7b7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a fundamental research program in basic energy sciences1 including materials sciences and engineering1 chemical sciences1 physical biosciences1 and geosciences1 in order to provide the foundations for new energy technologies and to support ,department missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 4 7b7 ,basic energy sciences user facilities ,paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7c7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 autonomous chemistry and materials synthesis facilities that leverage advances in artificial intelligence2 and 4 7c7 ,basic energy sciences research infrastructure ,such section1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,basic energy sciences research infrastructure 7#a7 ,advanced photon source upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,advanced ,photon ,source described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of a multi-bend achromat lattice to produce a high flux of coherent x-rays within the hard x-ray energy region and a suite of beamlines optimized for this source4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,flux ,the term flux means the rate of flow of photons4 7ii7 ,hard x-ray ,the term hard x-ray means a photon with energy greater than #bj kiloelectron volts4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,march #ca1 #bjbf4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ajf1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,spallation neutron source proton power upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a proton power upgrade to the ,spallation ,neutron ,source4 7,b7 ,proton power upgrade defined ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the term proton power upgrade means the ,spallation ,neutron ,source power upgrade described in-- 7i7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,december #bjjc2 7ii7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,four ,years ,later3 ,an ,interim ,report on ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,august #bjjg2 and 7iii7 the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7ii7 #ag1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7iii7 #g1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#c7 ,spallation neutron source second target station 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a second target station for the ,spallation ,neutron ,source4 7,b7 ,definition of second target station ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 the term second target station means the ,spallation ,neutron ,source second target station described in-- 7i7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,december #bjjc2 7ii7 the publication of the ,office of ,science of the ,department of ,energy titled ,four ,years ,later3 ,an ,interim ,report on ,facilities for the ,future of ,science3 ,a ,twenty-,year ,outlook1 published ,august #bjjg2 and 7iii7 the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the second target station under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 with the option for early operation in #bjbh4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction1 under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7ii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7iii7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7iv7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7v7 #bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7vi7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7vii7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#d7 ,advanced light source upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,advanced ,light ,source described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of a multi-bend achromat lattice to produce a high flux of coherent x-rays within the soft x-ray energy region4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,flux ,the term flux means the rate of flow of photons4 7ii7 ,soft x-ray ,the term soft x-ray means a photon with energy in the range from #ej to #b1jjj electron volts4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7ii7 #acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7iii7 #ajb1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7iv7 #ba1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#e7 ,linac coherent light source ,,ii high energy upgrade 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,linac ,coherent ,light ,source ,,ii facility described in the publication approved by the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee on ,june #i1 #bjaf1 titled ,report on ,facility ,upgrades1 including the development of experimental capabilities for high energy x-rays to reveal fundamental scientific discoveries4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure the upgrade under this paragraph enables the production and use of high energy1 ultra-short pulse x-rays delivered at a high repetition rate4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,high energy x-ray ,the term high energy x-ray means a photon with an energy in the #e to #ac kiloelectron volt range4 7ii7 ,high repetition rate ,the term high repetition rate means the delivery of x-ray pulses up to #a million pulses per second4 7iii7 ,ultra-short pulse x-rays ,the term ultra-short pulse x-rays means x-ray bursts capable of durations of less than #ajj femtoseconds4 7,c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the upgrade under this paragraph occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the upgrade under this paragraph-- 7i7 #hg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7iii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7iv7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7v7 #hc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 4 7d7 ,artificial photosynthesis ,subtitle ,g of title ,,ix of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #igc7;b71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ige7;c71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,basic ,energy ,sciences and ,biological and ,environmental ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7e7 ,electricity ,storage ,research ,initiative ,section #ige of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,basic ,energy ,sciences and ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting3 7#d7 7,a7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,basic ,energy ,sciences and ,biological and ,environmental ,research1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out activities under this subsection #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology4 4 7f7 ,computational materials and chemistry ,section #cjc of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfda7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7d7 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall support a program of fundamental research for the application of advanced computing practices to foundational and emerging research problems in chemistry and materials science4 7#b7 ,computational materials and chemistry science centers 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the activities authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall select and establish up to four computational materials and chemistry science centers to develop open-source1 robust1 and validated computational codes and user-friendly software1 coupled with innovative use of experimental and theoretical data1 to enable the design1 discovery1 and development of new materials and chemical systems including chemical catalysis research and development4 ,these centers shall also focus on overcoming challenges and maximizing the benefits of exascale and other high performance computing systems4 7,b7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select centers under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutes of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7,c7 ,duration ,a center established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7,d7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this subsection1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7,e7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7#c7 ,materials research database 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall support the development of a web-based platform to provide access to a database of computed information on known and predicted materials properties and computational tools to accelerate breakthroughs in materials discovery and design4 7,b7 ,program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall-- 7i7 conduct cooperative research with industry1 academia1 and other research institutions to facilitate the design of novel materials2 7ii7 leverage existing high performance computing systems to conduct high-throughput calculations1 and develop computational and data mining algorithms for the prediction of material properties2 7iii7 advance understanding1 prediction1 and manipulation of materials2 7iv7 strengthen the foundation for new technologies and advanced manufacturing2 and 7v7 drive the development of advanced materials for applications that span the ,department's missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7,c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall leverage programs and activities across the ,department4 7,d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,basic ,energy ,sciences there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities under this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 4 #djc4 ,advanced scientific computing research 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjd of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7c7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 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 4 7b7 ,additional programs ,such section1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,beyond exascale computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to develop and implement a strategy for achieving computing systems with capabilities beyond exascale computing systems4 ,in establishing this program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 maintain foundational research programs in mathematical1 computational1 and computer sciences focused on new and emerging computing needs within the mission of the ,department1 including but not limited to post-,moore's law computing architectures1 novel approaches to modeling and simulation1 artificial intelligence and scientific machine learning1 quantum computing1 and extreme heterogeneity2 and 7,b7 retain best practices and maintain support for essential hardware and software elements of the ,exascale ,computing ,project that are necessary for sustaining the vitality of a long-term exascale ecosystem4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 a report on the development and implementation of the strategy outlined in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,energy efficient computing program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support a program of fundamental research1 development1 and demonstration of energy efficient computing technologies relevant to advanced computing applications in high performance computing1 artificial intelligence1 and scientific machine learning4 7#b7 ,execution 7,a7 ,program ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish a partnership for ,national ,laboratories1 industry partners1 and institutions of higher education for codesign of energy efficient hardware1 technology1 software1 and applications across all applicable program offices of the ,department2 7ii7 develop hardware and software technologies that decrease the energy needs of advanced computing practices2 7iii7 consider multiple heterogeneous computing architectures1 including neuromorphic computing1 persistent computing1 and ultrafast networking2 and 7iv7 provide1 as appropriate1 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis1 access for researchers from institutions of higher education1 ,national ,laboratories1 industry1 and other ,federal agencies to the energy efficient computing technologies developed pursuant to clause 7i74 7,b7 ,selection of partners ,in selecting participants for the partnership established under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,secretary shall select participants through a competitive1 merit-review process4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 a report on-- 7,a7 the activities conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 the coordination and management of the ,program to ensure an integrated research program across the ,department4 7g7 ,artificial intelligence1 data analytics1 and computational research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to develop tools for big data analytics by utilizing data sets generated by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit research organizations1 and industry in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex1 big data challenges4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out this program through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 and consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a cross-cutting research initiative to prevent duplication and coordinate research efforts in artificial intelligence and data analytics across the ,department2 7,b7 conduct basic research in modeling and simulation1 artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 large-scale data analytics1 natural language processing1 and predictive analysis in order to develop novel or optimized predictive algorithms suitable for high-performance computing systems and large biomedical data sets2 7,c7 develop multivariate optimization models to accommodate large data sets with variable quality and scale in order to visualize complex systems2 7,d7 establish multiple scientific computing facilities to serve as data enclaves capable of securely storing data sets created by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 or industry at ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,e7 promote collaboration and data sharing between ,national ,laboratories1 research entities1 and facilities of the ,department by providing the necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary 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 evaluating the effectiveness of the program under paragraph 7#a71 including basic research discoveries achieved in the course of the program and potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the ,department through the development of artificial intelligence and data analytics technologies4 7h7 ,energy ,sciences ,network 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an upgrade to the ,energy ,sciences ,network user facility in order to meet ,federal research needs for highly reliable data transport capabilities optimized for the requirements of large-scale science4 7#b7 ,capabilities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,to provide high bandwidth scientific networking across the continental ,united ,states and the ,atlantic ,ocean4 7,b7 ,to maximize network reliability4 7,c7 ,to protect the network and data from cyber-attacks4 7,d7 ,to support exponentially increasing levels of data from the ,department's scientific user facilities1 experiments1 and sensors4 7,e7 ,to integrate heterogeneous computing frameworks and systems4 7i7 ,workforce development ,the ,director of the ,office of ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research shall support the development of a computational science workforce through a program that-- 7#a7 facilitates collaboration between university students and researchers at the ,national ,laboratories2 and 7#b7 endeavors to advance science in areas relevant to the mission of the ,department through the application of computational science4 7j7 ,computational science graduate fellowship 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support the ,computational ,science ,graduate ,fellowship program in order to facilitate collaboration between graduate students and researchers at the ,national ,laboratories1 and contribute to the development of a computational workforce to help advance research in areas relevant to the mission of the ,department4 7#b7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research ,program1 the ,secretary shall make available for carrying out the activities under this section-- 7,a7 #ba1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #bb1jej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #bc1aeb1ejj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,d7 #bd1caj1abe for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 7c7 ,applied mathematics and software development ,subsection 7d7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,applied mathematics and software development for high-,end computing systems1 computational1 and computer sciences research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out activities to develop1 test1 and support-- 7,a7 mathematics1 models1 statistics1 and algorithms for modeling complex systems on advanced computing architectures2 and 7,b7 tools1 languages1 programming environments1 and operations for high-end computing systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,american ,super ,computing ,leadership ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eeda71 as renamed by this section74 7#b7 ,portfolio balance ,the ,director shall maintain a balanced portfolio within the advanced scientific computing research and development program established under section #igf of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcaf7 that supports robust investment in-- 7,a7 applied mathematical1 computational1 and computer sciences research needs relevant to the mission of the ,department1 including activities related to data science1 artificial intelligence1 scientific machine learning1 quantum information science1 and other emerging areas2 and 7,b7 associated high-performance computing hardware and facilities4 4 7d7 ,quantum science network 7#a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhja7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,quantum network infrastructure ,the term quantum network infrastructure means any facility1 expertise1 or capability that is necessary to enable the development and deployment of scalable and diverse quantum network technologies4 4 7#b7 ,department of ,energy ,quantum ,network ,infrastructure ,research and ,development ,program ,title ,,iv of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djc4 ,department of ,energy ,quantum ,network ,infrastructure ,research and ,development ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall carry out a research1 development1 and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to-- 7#a7 facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet2 7#b7 improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies2 and 7#c7 develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies4 7b7 ,program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,c7 the ,chair of the subcommittee on ,quantum ,information ,science of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council established under section #ajc7;a72 and 7,d7 the ,chair of the subcommittee on the ,economic and ,security ,implications of ,quantum ,science2 7#b7 conduct cooperative research with industry1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 and other research institutions to facilitate new quantum infrastructure methods and technologies1 including-- 7,a7 quantum-limited detectors1 ultra-low loss optical channels1 space-to-ground connections1 and classical networking and cybersecurity protocols2 7,b7 entanglement and hyper-entangled state sources and transmission1 control1 and measurement of quantum states2 7,c7 quantum interconnects that allow short range local connections between quantum processors2 7,d7 transducers for quantum sources and signals between optical and telecommunications regimes and quantum computer-relevant domains1 including microwaves2 7,e7 development of quantum memory buffers and small-scale quantum computers that are compatible with photon-based quantum bits in the optical or telecommunications wavelengths2 7,f7 long-range entanglement distribution at both the terrestrial and space-based level using quantum repeaters1 allowing entanglement-based protocols between small- and large-scale quantum processors2 7,g7 quantum routers1 multiplexers1 repeaters1 and related technologies necessary to create secure long-distance quantum communication2 and 7,h7 integration of systems across the quantum technology stack into traditional computing networks1 including the development of remote controlled1 high performance1 and reliable implementations of key quantum network components2 7#c7 engage with the ,quantum ,economic ,development ,consortium 7,,qed-,c7 to transition component technologies to help facilitate as appropriate the development of a quantum supply chain for quantum network technologies2 7#d7 advance basic research in advanced scientific computing and material science to enhance the understanding1 prediction1 and manipulation of materials and processes relevant to quantum network infrastructure2 7#e7 develop experimental tools and testbeds necessary to support cross-cutting fundamental research and development activities with diverse stakeholders from industry and institutions of higher education2 and 7#f7 consider quantum network infrastructure applications that span the ,department of ,energy's missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7c7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall leverage resources1 infrastructure1 and expertise across the ,department of ,energy and from-- 7#a7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#c7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#d7 other relevant ,federal agencies2 7#e7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7#f7 industry stakeholders2 7#g7 institutions of higher education2 and 7#h7 the ,national ,quantum ,information ,science ,research ,centers4 7d7 ,research plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary 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 ,senate1 a #d-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure4 7e7 ,standard of review ,the ,secretary shall review activities carried out under this section to determine the achievement of technical milestones4 7f7 ,funding ,funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,energy's ,office of ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under this section1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 #djd4 ,department of energy quantum user expansion for science and technology program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days of the date of the enactment of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall1 establish and carry out a program 7to be known as the ,quantum ,user ,expansion for ,science and ,technology program or ,,quest program7 to encourage and facilitate access to ,united ,states quantum computing hardware and quantum computing clouds for research purposes in order to-- 7#a7 enhance the ,united ,states quantum research enterprise2 7#b7 educate the future quantum computing workforce2 and 7#c7 accelerate the advancement of ,united ,states quantum computing capabilities4 7b7 ,program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,c7 the ,chair of the ,quantum ,information ,science of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council established under section #ajc7;a72 and 7,d7 the ,chair of the subcommittee on the ,economic and ,security ,implications of ,quantum ,science2 7#b7 provide researchers based within the ,united ,states with access to1 and use of1 ,united ,states quantum computing resources through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process2 7#c7 consider applications from the ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 institutions of higher education1 industry stakeholders1 and any other entities that the ,secretary determines are appropriate to provide national leadership on quantum computing related issues2 and 7#d7 consult and coordinate with private sector stakeholders1 the user community1 and interagency partners on program development and best management practices4 7c7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall leverage resources and expertise across the ,department of ,energy and from-- 7#a7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#c7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#d7 other relevant ,federal agencies2 7#e7 the ,national ,laboratories2 7#f7 industry stakeholders2 7#g7 institutions of higher education2 and 7#h7 the ,national ,quantum ,information ,science ,research ,centers4 7d7 ,security ,in carrying out the activities authorized by this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall ensure proper security controls are in place to protect sensitive information1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary 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 ,senate1 a report on the results of the ,,quest program activities and any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7f7 ,funding ,funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,energy's ,office of ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under this section1 7#a7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#c7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#d7 #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#e7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 4 #djd4 ,high energy physics 7a7 ,in general ,section #cje of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e72 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a research program on the fundamental constituents of matter and energy and the nature of space and time in order to support theoretical and experimental research in both elementary particle physics and fundamental accelerator science and technology and understand fundamental properties of the universe4 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 to read as follows3 7c7 ,international collaboration ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 as practicable and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal agencies as necessary1 ensure the access of ,united ,states researchers to the most advanced accelerator facilities and research capabilities in the world1 including the ,large ,hadron ,collider2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 continue to leverage ,united ,states participation in the ,large ,hadron ,collider1 and prioritize expanding international partnerships and investments in the ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility_/,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment2 and 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 prioritize engagement in collaborative efforts in support of future international facilities that would provide access to ,united ,states researchers of the most advanced accelerator facilities in the world4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility for ,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a ,long-,baseline ,neutrino ,facility to facilitate the international ,deep ,underground ,neutrino ,experiment to enable a program in neutrino physics to measure the fundamental properties of neutrinos1 explore physics beyond the ,standard ,model1 and better clarify the nature of matter and antimatter4 7#b7 ,facility capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in paragraph 7#a7 will provide1 at a minimum1 the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,a neutrino beam with wideband capability of #a4b megawatts 7,,mw7 of beam power and upgradable to #b4d ,,mw of beam power4 7,b7 ,three caverns excavated for a #gj kiloton fiducial detector mass and supporting surface buildings and utilities4 7,c7 ,neutrino detector facilities at both the ,far ,site in ,south ,dakota and the ,near ,site in ,illinois to categorize and study neutrinos on their #hjj-mile journey between the two sites4 7,d7 ,cryogenic systems to support neutrino detectors4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this subsection occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,high ,energy ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,d7 #cge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,e7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,f7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,g7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,h7 #bjh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7g7 ,proton ,improvement ,plan-,,ii accelerator upgrade project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide for the ,proton ,improvement ,plan ,,ii 7,,pip-,,ii71 an upgrade to the ,fermilab accelerator complex identified in the #bjad ,particle ,physics ,project ,prioritization ,panel 7,p#e7 report titled ,building for ,discovery1 to provide the world's most intense beam of neutrinos to the international ,,lbnf_/,,dune experiment as well as a broad range of future high energy physics experiments4 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall work with international partners to provide key contributions4 7#b7 ,facility capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in paragraph 7#a7 will provide1 at a minimum1 the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,a state-of-the-art #hjj megaelectron volt 7,me,v7 superconducting linear accelerator4 7,b7 ,proton beam power of #a4b ,,mw at the start of ,,lbnf_/,,dune1 upgradeable to #b4d ,,mw of beam power4 7,c7 ,a flexible design to enable high power beam delivery to multiple users simultaneously and customized beams tailored to specific scientific needs4 7,d7 ,sustained high reliability operation of the ,fermilab accelerator complex4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,high ,energy ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities1 including construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,d7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,e7 #aae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,f7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,g7 #ef1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7h7 ,accelerator and detector upgrades ,the ,director shall upgrade accelerator facilities and detectors1 as necessary and appropriate1 to increase beam power1 sustain high reliability1 and improve precision measurement to advance the highest priority particle physics research programs4 ,in carrying out facility upgrades1 the ,director shall continue to work with international partners1 when appropriate and in the ,united ,states interest1 to leverage investments and expertise in critical technologies to maintain leading facilities in the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,accelerator and detector research and development ,the ,director shall carry out a program in accelerator and detector research and development1 in order to develop and deploy next generation technologies to support discovery science in particle physics4 7j7 ,research collaborations ,in developing accelerator technologies under the program authorized in subsection 7e71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 consider the requirements necessary to support translational research and development for medical1 industrial1 security1 and defense applications2 and 7#b7 leverage investments in accelerator technologies and basic research in particle physics by partnering with institutes of higher education1 industry1 and other ,federal agencies to help commercialize technologies with promising applications4 7k7 ,cosmic ,microwave ,background ,stage #d 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall provide for the construction of the ,cosmic ,microwave ,background ,stage #d experiment as described in the #bjad ,particle ,physics ,prioritization ,panel 7,p#e7 report titled ,building for ,discovery3 ,strategic ,plan for ,u4,s4 ,particle ,physics in the ,global ,context4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the private sector1 universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and relevant ,federal agencies to ensure that this experiment is capable of meeting ,federal research needs in accessing the ultra-high energy physics of inflation and important neutrino properties4 7#b7 ,experimental capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in subsection 7a7 will provide at minimum1 #ejj1jjj superconducting detectors deployed on an array of mm-wave telescopes with the required range in frequency1 sensitivity1 and survey speed to enable an order of magnitude advance in observations of the ,cosmic ,microwave ,background1 delivering transformative discoveries in fundamental physics1 cosmology1 and astrophysics4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,high ,energy ,physics1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to complete construction of the facility1 under this subsection-- 7,a7 #cg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #ga1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7l7 ,cryomodule ,repair and ,maintenance ,facility ,the ,secretary shall provide for the construction of a cryomodule repair and maintenance facility1 including ,,srf cryomodules that make up the new superconducting accelerator being constructed by the ,,lcls-,,ii and ,,lcls-,,ii-,,he projects1 to service the ,linac ,coherent ,light ,source4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the private sector1 universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and relevant ,federal agencies to ensure that this facility has the capability to maintain1 repair1 and test superconducting radiofrequency 7,,srf7 accelerator components4 4 #dje4 ,biological and environmental research 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjf of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdd7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjf4 ,biological and environmental research 7a7 ,program ,the ,director shall carry out a program of basic research in the areas of biological systems science and environmental science relevant to the development of new energy technologies and to support ,department missions in energy1 environment1 and national security4 7b7 ,biological ,systems ,the ,director shall carry out research and development activities in fundamental1 structural1 computational1 and systems biology to increase systems-level understanding of the complex biological systems1 which may include activities-- 7#a7 to accelerate breakthroughs and new knowledge that would enable the cost-effective1 sustainable production of-- 7,a7 biomass-based liquid transportation fuels2 7,b7 bioenergy2 and 7,c7 biobased materials2 7#b7 to improve understanding of the global carbon cycle1 including processes for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere1 through photosynthesis and other biological processes1 for sequestration and storage2 and 7#c7 to understand the biological mechanisms used to transform1 immobilize1 or remove contaminants from subsurface environments4 7c7 ,limitation for ,research ,funds ,the ,director shall not approve new climate science-related initiatives without making a determination that such work is well-coordinated with any relevant work carried out by other ,federal agencies4 7d7 ,bioenergy research centers 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers to conduct basic and fundamental research in plant and microbial systems biology1 bio imaging and analysis1 and genomics to inform the production of fuels1 chemicals from sustainable biomass resources1 and to facilitate the translation of basic research results to industry4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select centers under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#c7 ,duration ,a center established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#d7 ,existing centers ,the ,director may select a center for participation under this subsection that is in existence1 or undergoing a renewal process1 on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,such center shall be eligible to receive support for the duration the #e-year period beginning on the date of establishment of such center4 7#e7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this subsection1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#f7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7e7 ,low-,dose ,radiation ,research ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research program on low-dose and low dose-rate radiation to-- 7,a7 enhance the scientific understanding of1 and reduce uncertainties associated with1 the effects of exposure to low-dose and low dose-rate radiation2 and 7,b7 inform improved risk-assessment and risk-management methods with respect to such radiation4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 support and carry out the directives under section #ajf7;b7 of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja note71 except that such section shall be treated for purposes of this subsection as applying to low dose and low-dose rate radiation research1 in coordination with the ,physical ,science ,subcommittee of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7,b7 identify and1 to the extent possible1 quantify1 potential monetary and health-related impacts to ,federal agencies1 the general public1 industry1 research communities1 and other users of information produced by such research program2 7,c7 leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing low-dose and low dose-rate radiation research2 7,d7 engage with other ,federal agencies1 research communities1 and potential users of information produced under this section1 including institutions performing or utilizing radiation research1 medical physics1 radiology1 health physics1 and emergency response measures2 and 7,e7 support education and outreach activities to disseminate information and promote public understanding of low-dose radiation1 with a focus on non-emergency situations such as medical physics1 space exploration1 and naturally occurring radiation4 7#c7 ,research plan 7,a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to develop a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda for the program described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall transmit this research plan developed in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,,gao study ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 ,senate1 a report on3 7,a7 an evaluation of the program activities carried out under this section2 7,b7 the effectiveness of the coordination and management of the program2 and 7,c7 the implementation of the research plan outlined in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,low-dose radiation ,the term low-dose radiation means a radiation dose of less than #ajj millisieverts4 7,b7 ,low dose-rate radiation ,the term low dose-rate radiation means a radiation dose rate of less than #e millisieverts per hour4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to subject any research carried out by the ,secretary for the 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 7#g7 ,funding ,for purposes of carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary is authorized to make available from funds provided to the ,biological and ,environmental ,research ,program-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,b7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,d7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,e7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,g7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,h7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,i7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7,j7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7,k7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 7f7 ,earth and environmental systems research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program of fundamental research to develop high-resolution ,earth system modeling1 analysis1 and intercomparison capabilities1 in order to further the understanding of the biological1 biogeochemical1 and physical processes across the multiple scales that control the flux of environmentally relevant compounds between the terrestrial surface and the atmosphere4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out the program authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall prioritize-- 7,a7 the development of software and algorithms to enable the productive application of environmental systems and extreme weather prediction models in high-performance computing systems2 and 7,b7 capabilities that support the ,department's mission needs for energy and infrastructure security1 resilience1 and reliability4 7#c7 ,user facilities 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the activities authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall establish and operate user facilities to advance the collection1 validation1 and analysis of atmospheric data1 including activities to advance knowledge and improve model representations and measure the impact of atmospheric gases1 aerosols1 and clouds on earth and environmental systems4 7,b7 ,existing facilities ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,director shall utilize existing facilities to carry out this subsection4 7,c7 ,selection ,the ,director shall select user facilities under paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,director shall consider applications from the ,national ,laboratories1 institutes of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7,d7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming user facility for cause during the performance period4 7#d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program authorized in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall ensure that the ,office of ,science-- 7,a7 consults and coordinates with the ,national ,oceanic ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and any other relevant ,federal agency on the collection1 validation1 and analysis of atmospheric data2 and 7,b7 coordinates with relevant stakeholders1 including institutes of higher education1 nonprofit research institutions1 industry1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and other appropriate entities to ensure access to the best available relevant atmospheric and environmental data1 including historical weather data4 7g7 ,coastal zone research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a basic research program to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems4 ,in carrying out this program1 the ,director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data1 and shall develop models to analyze the ecological1 biogeochemical1 hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones4 7#b7 ,national system for coastal data collection ,the ,director shall establish an integrated system of field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data1 and that encompass at least three of the major land-water interfaces of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the ,great ,lakes region2 7,b7 the ,pacific coast2 7,c7 the ,atlantic coast2 7,d7 the ,arctic2 and 7,e7 the ,gulf coast4 7#c7 ,existing infrastructure ,in carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary shall leverage existing ,department of ,energy infrastructure1 including the ,department's existing marine sciences lab4 7#d7 ,coordination ,for the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with ,federal ,departments and agencies with complementary capabilities4 7#e7 ,report ,not less than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall provide to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a ,national ,user ,facility4 7h7 ,biological and environmental research user facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a program for the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of user facilities to enhance the collection and analysis of observational data related to complex biological1 earth1 and environmental systems4 7#b7 ,facility requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the user facilities developed1 constructed1 operated1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 distributed field research and observation platforms for understanding earth system processes2 7,b7 instruments and modeling resources for understanding the physical1 chemical1 and cellular processes of biological and environmental systems2 7,c7 integrated high-throughput sequencing1 ,,dna design and synthesis1 metabolomics and computational analysis2 and 7,d7 such other facilities as the ,director considers appropriate1 consistent with section #bji of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaci74 7#c7 ,existing facilities ,in carrying out the program established in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director is encouraged to evaluate the capabilities of existing user facilities and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 invest in modernization of those capabilities to address emerging research priorities4 7i7 ,low-,dose radiation and space radiation research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall carry out a basic research program on the similarities and differences between the effects of exposure to low dose radiation on ,earth1 in low ,earth orbit1 and in the space environment4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this program is to accelerate breakthroughs in low dose and low-dose rate radiation research and development as described in section 7e7 and to inform the advancement of new tools1 technologies1 and advanced materials needed to facilitate long-duration space exploration4 7j7 ,emerging technologies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,biological and ,environmental ,research program an initiative focused on the development of engineered ecosystems through the application of artificial intelligence1 novel sensing capabilities1 and other emerging technologies4 7#b7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,director of the ,u4,s4 ,geological ,survey1 and other relevant officials to avoid duplication of research and observational activities and to ensure that activities carried out under this initiative are complimentary to those currently being undertaken by other agencies4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 on the activity mandated in subsection 7j74 7k7 ,emerging ,infectious ,disease ,research ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation and the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 shall carry out a research program to leverage the ,federal ,government's innovative analytical resources and tools1 user facilities1 and advanced computational and networking capabilities in order to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to emerging infectious diseases1 including ,,covid-#ai4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out this program through a competitive1 merit reviewed process1 and consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 industry partners and other appropriate entities4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies to determine a comprehensive set of technical milestones for these research activities and prioritize the following objectives-- 7,a7 supporting fundamental research and development in advanced analytics1 experimental studies1 materials synthesis1 high-performance computing technologies needed to characterize1 model1 simulate1 and predict complex phenomena and biological materials related to emerging infectious diseases1 including ,,covid-#ai mitigation challenges1 including a focus on bioinformatics1 epidemiology1 and molecular modeling2 7,b7 using expertise from the private sector and institutions of higher education1 and the ,national ,laboratories to develop computational software and capabilities that prospective users may accelerate emerging infectious diseases research and development2 7,c7 increasing the utility of the research infrastructure of the ,department1 including scientific computing user facilities1 x-ray light sources1 neutron scattering facilities1 nanoscale science research centers1 and sequencing and bio-characterization facilities by coordinating with the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research1 ,basic ,energy ,sciences1 and ,biological and ,environmental ,research programs within the ,office of ,science2 7,d7 leveraging experience from existing modeling and simulation research and work sponsored by the ,department and promoting collaboration and data sharing between ,national ,laboratories1 research entities1 and user facilities of the ,department by providing the necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities2 and 7,e7 ensuring that new experimental and computational tools are accessible to relevant research communities1 including private sector entities engaged in technology development to address emerging infectious diseases1 including ,,covid-#ai challenges4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out these programs1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordination of these activities with the ,department of ,energy ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector4 7#d7 ,emerging ,infectious ,diseases ,high ,performance ,computing ,research ,consortium 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall establish and operate an ,emerging ,infectious ,diseases ,high ,performance ,computing ,research ,consortium 7referred to in this section as the ,consortium71 in order to support the program under paragraph 7#a7 by providing1 to the extent practicable1 a centralized location for multidisciplinary1 collaborative1 emerging infectious disease research and development through high performance computing and advanced data analytics technologies and processes4 7,b7 ,membership ,the members of such consortium shall be representatives from relevant ,federal agencies1 the private sector1 institutions of higher education1 which can each contribute relevant compute time1 capabilities1 or other resources4 7,c7 ,activities ,the ,consortium shall-- 7i7 match applicants with available ,federal and private sector computing resources2 7ii7 consider supplemental awards for computing partnerships with ,consortium members to qualifying entities on a competitive merit-review basis2 7iii7 encourage collaboration and communication among member representatives of the consortium and awardees2 7iv7 make available the high-performance computing capabilities1 expertise1 and user facilities of the ,department and the ,national ,laboratories2 and 7v7 submit an annual report to the ,secretary summarizing the activities of the ,consortium1 including-- 7,i7 describing each project undertaken by the ,consortium2 7,,ii7 detailing organizational expenditures2 and 7,,iii7 evaluating contribution to the achievement of technical milestones as determined in paragraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of the ,consortium with the activities of other research entities of the ,department1 institutions of higher education and the private sector4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the effectiveness of-- 7,a7 the interagency coordination between each ,federal agency involved in the research program carried out under this section2 7,b7 the collaborative research achievements of the program1 including the achievement of the technical milestones determined under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the ,department4 7#f7 ,prohibition ,no funds allocated to the program described in paragraph 7#a7 may be obligated or expended for commercial application of technology4 7#g7 ,funding ,from within funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department's ,office of ,science1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the activities under this subsection1 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 4 #djf4 ,fusion energy 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjg of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfde7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,high-,performance computation collaborative research program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to conduct and support collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of fusion energy technologies1 through high-performance computation modeling and simulation techniques1 in order to-- 7,a7 support basic science research in plasmas and matter at very high temperatures and densities2 7,b7 inform the development of a broad range of fusion energy systems2 and 7,c7 facilitate the translation of basic research results in fusion energy science to industry4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies1 and prioritize the following objectives3 7,a7 ,using expertise from the private sector1 institutions of higher education1 and the ,national ,laboratories to develop computational software and capabilities that prospective users may use to accelerate research and development of fusion energy systems4 7,b7 ,developing computational tools to simulate and predict fusion energy science phenomena that may be validated through physical experimentation4 7,c7 ,increasing the utility of the research infrastructure of the ,department by coordinating with the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research program within the ,office of ,science4 7,d7 ,leveraging experience from existing modeling and simulation entities sponsored by the ,department4 7,e7 ,ensuring that new experimental and computational tools are accessible to relevant research communities1 including private sector entities engaged in fusion energy technology development4 7#c7 ,duplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of this program with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy1 the ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research program2 and 7,b7 industry4 7#d7 ,high-performance computing for fusion innovation hub ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish and operate a national ,high-,performance ,computing for ,fusion ,innovation ,hub 7referred to in this section as the ,hub71 which shall focus on the early stage research and development activities described under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select the ,hub under this subsection on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#f7 ,duration ,the ,hub established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#g7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of the ,hub1 the ,secretary may renew support for the ,hub1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#h7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,secretary may terminate the ,hub for cause during the performance period4 7q7 ,brightest light research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a high intensity laser research initiative consistent with the recommendations of the ,national ,academies report1 ,opportunities in ,intense ,ultrafast ,lasers3 ,reaching for the ,brightest ,light1 and the ,brightest ,light ,initiative workshop report1 ,the ,future of ,intense ,ultrafast ,lasers in the ,u4,s44 ,this initiative should include research and development of multi petawatt-scale laser technologies necessary for discovery science and to advance energy technologies and investments in future facilities1 including an open-access laser user facility in the ,u4,s4 with multiple beamlines and short-pulse and high-peak-power lasers with very high-average power4 ,this initiative should also provide support for a user network of academic and national laboratory high intensity laser facilities4 ,the ,director shall also leverage new laser technologies for more compact1 less complex1 and low-cost accelerator systems needed for science applications4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7o71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the activities described in this subsection-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7,d7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,e7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7r7 ,material ,plasma ,exposure ,experiment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall construct a ,material ,plasma ,exposure ,experiment facility as described in the #bjbj publication approved by the ,fusion ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee titled ,powering the ,future3 ,fusion and ,plasmas4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the private sector1 universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and relevant ,federal agencies to ensure that this facility is capable of meeting ,federal research needs for steady-state1 high-heat-flux and plasma-material interaction testing of fusion materials over a range of fusion energy relevant parameters4 7#b7 ,facility capabilities ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility described in subsection 7a7 will provide the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,a magnetic field at the target of #a ,tesla4 7,b7 ,an energy flux at the target of #aj ,,mw_/m#b4 7,c7 ,the ability to expose previously irradiated plasma facing material samples to plasma4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7#d7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #dji for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences1 there are funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,fusion ,energy ,science to carry out to completion the construction of the facility under this section3 7,a7 #cb1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 #ac1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,c7 #ab1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,d7 #djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7s7 ,matter in extreme conditions instrument upgrade 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the upgrade to the ,matter in ,extreme ,conditions endstation at the ,linac ,coherent ,light ,source as described in the #bjbj publication approved by the ,fusion ,energy ,sciences ,advisory ,committee titled ,powering the ,future3 ,fusion and ,plasmas4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the private sector1 universities1 ,national ,laboratories1 and relevant ,federal agencies to ensure that this facility is capable of meeting ,federal research needs for understanding physical and chemical changes to plasmas at fundamental timescales1 and explore new regimes of dense material physics1 astrophysics1 planetary physics1 and short-pulse laser-plasma interactions4 7#b7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,international thermonuclear experimental reactor construction ,section #igb7;c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,d7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,e7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,f7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7,g7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7,h7 #bha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 #djg4 ,nuclear physics ,section #cjh of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdf7 is amended by inserting at the end the following3 7c7 ,facility for ,rare ,isotope ,beams ,instrumentation ,the ,secretary shall provide for the construction of a high rigidity spectrometer and a gamma-ray energy tracking array for use at the ,facility for ,rare ,isotope ,beams to maximize the capabilities of this facility and advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos4 7d7 ,electron-,ion ,collider 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an ,electron ,ion ,collider as described in the #bjae ,nuclear ,science ,advisory ,committee's ,long ,range ,plan and endorsed by the report from the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine report titled ,an ,assessment of ,u4,s4-,based ,electron-,ion ,collider ,science1 in order to measure the internal structure of the proton and the nucleus and answer fundamental questions about the nature of visible matter4 7#b7 ,facility capability ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the facility meets the requirements in the #bjae ,long ,range ,plan1 including-- 7,a7 at least #gj percent polarized beams of electrons and light ions2 7,b7 ion beams from deuterium to the heaviest nuclei2 7,c7 variable center of mass energy from #bj to #adj ,ge,v2 high luminosity of #ajcc-ajcd cm-#bs-#a2 and 7,d7 the possibility of more than one interaction region4 7#c7 ,start of operations ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the start of full operations of the facility under this section occurs before ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 4 #djh4 ,science laboratories infrastructure program ,section #cji of the ,department of ,energy ,research and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfdg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,use of available approaches and mechanisms ,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 7d7 ,mid-,scale instrumentation program ,the ,director shall establish a mid-scale instrumentation program to enable the development and acquisition of novel1 state-of-the-art instruments that would significantly accelerate scientific breakthroughs at national laboratory user facilities4 4 #dji4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbb ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbb #g1gbg1iej1cia1 of which-- 7#a7 #b1ead1djj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1abh1igf1dde shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #hab1gcc1eba shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #gfi1efj1dbe shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1acf1hjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #iba1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #bfd1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aie1hdj1jjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abc1dbj1jjj shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #bi1ehj1jjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjbc ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbc #h1dcj1jcg1ehb1 of which-- 7#a7 #b1ghc1hjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1baa1ieb1hhi shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #hgb1dfg1jdb shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #hbf1abj1hea shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1beh1fjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #ifa1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #bhh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #aii1gef1hjj shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abe1hhh1djj shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cj1aga1fjj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbd ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbd #i1acb1bfd1cji1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1jec1bjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1bid1ibi1ccd shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #icb1bjj1efb shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #hhb1fha1bgf shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1chj1djj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #iba1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cab1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bjc1gea1icf shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #abh1djf1afh shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cj1gge1jcb shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbe ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbe #i1hcd1fcc1cfb1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1cbb1fjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1cgg1ije1ggh shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #iia1icd1jhc shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #ici1bda1gjb shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1ejb1bjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #ija1jjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #ccf1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bjg1hbf1ige shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #acj1igd1bia shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #ca1cij1ecc shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbf #aj1ecg1adg1ehi1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1eib1jjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1dfj1hhb1bbc shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1jea1ffg1fjd shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #iie1hjb1abg shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1fbd1jjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1jge1bjj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #cfj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #baa1ihc1ead shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #acc1eic1ggg shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cb1jah1cdc shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbg ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbg #aa1bci1hji1hib1 of which-- 7#a7 #c1hfa1djj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1edc1heh1ffh shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1aaa1dja1abe shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1jeb1cfb1eec shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1gde1hjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1aee1hdj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #chd1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #baf1bbc1ahd shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #acf1bfe1fec shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cb1feh1gaj shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbh ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbh #aa1idb1fbc1bcd1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1acj1hjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1fbf1hce1aab shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1aga1acd1fdf shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1ajh1ibb1igh shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1hfg1fjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1bcf1dhj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #djh1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bbj1edg1fdh shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #ach1iij1iff shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cc1caa1hhd shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbi ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjbi #ab1fde1eij1fce1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1djj1bjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1gji1haa1eeg shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1bcj1hfh1afg shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1afe1dhc1djc shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #a1ihi1djj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1cag1abj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #dcb1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bbd1ieh1fja shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #ada1ggj1ghe shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cc1igh1abb shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjcj ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjcj #ac1cdh1gae1agf1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1ffi1fjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1gib1ghh1jja shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1bij1fja1fhg shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1bbb1jdc1hbi shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #b1aaa1bjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1cig1gfj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #def1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bbi1deg1ggc shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #add1fjf1bja shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #cd1feg1fhd shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjca ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of ,science for fiscal year #bjca #ad1jeb1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #d1ici1jjj1jjj shall be for ,basic ,energy ,sciences2 7#b7 #a1hge1gfd1ddf shall be for ,high ,energy ,physics2 7#c7 #a1cej1cce1bjh shall be for ,biological and ,environmental ,research2 7#d7 #a1bgh1fjd1bed shall be for ,nuclear ,physics2 7#e7 #b1bcc1jjj1jjj shall be for ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research2 7#f7 #a1dgh1djj1jjj shall be for ,fusion ,energy ,sciences2 7#g7 #dhj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,science ,laboratories ,infrastructure2 7#h7 #bcd1jdf1ibi shall be for ,science ,program ,direction2 7#i7 #adg1dih1cbe shall be for ,safeguards and ,security2 and 7#aj7 #ce1cej1hch shall be for ,workforce ,development for ,teachers and ,scientists4 ,b ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy #daa4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy ,update ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejab7o7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech7o77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 #hjj1hcc1ccc for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,g7 #hdj1fff1ffg for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,h7 #hhj1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,i7 #ibj1ccc1ccc for fiscal year #bjbi2 7,j7 #ifj1aff1ffg for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7,k7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 ,c ,,doe ,clean ,energy ,infrastructure #dba4 ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced energy technology ,the term advanced energy technology means-- 7,a7 an innovative technology-- 7i7 that produces energy from solar1 wind1 geothermal1 biomass1 tidal1 wave1 ocean1 or other renewable energy resources2 7ii7 that produces nuclear energy2 7iii7 for carbon capture and sequestration2 7iv7 that enables advanced vehicles1 vehicle components1 and related technologies that result in significant energy savings2 7v7 that generates1 transmits1 distributes1 uses1 or stores energy more efficiently than conventional technologies1 including through ,smart ,grid technologies2 or 7vi7 that enhances the energy independence and security of the ,united ,states by enabling improved or expanded supply and production of domestic energy resources1 including coal1 oil1 and natural gas2 7,b7 a research1 development1 demonstration1 or commercial application activity necessary to ensure the long-term1 secure1 and sustainable supply of an energy critical element2 or 7,c7 any other innovative energy technology area identified by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,qualifying entity ,the term qualifying entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 an appropriate ,state or ,federal entity1 including a federally funded research and development center of the ,department2 7,c7 a nonprofit research institution2 7,d7 a multi-institutional collaboration2 or 7,e7 any other relevant entity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,authorization of program 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to enhance the economic1 environmental1 and energy security of the ,united ,states by establishing and operating ,regional ,energy ,innovation ,centers in diverse regions of the ,united ,states1 in order to provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 one centralized location for multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of advanced energy technologies most suited to commercial application in each region of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,in establishing the centers authorized in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider the diverse natural resources available throughout the ,united ,states1 and maximize the opportunities for cooperation between institutes of higher education1 industry1 ,state and local governments1 and nonprofit research institutions with shared areas of energy expertise4 7#b7 ,technology development focus ,the ,secretary shall designate for each center a unique advanced energy technology or basic research focus4 ,in establishing focus areas for each center1 the ,secretary shall consider the energy needs1 resources1 and expertise available in each region of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of each center with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 and ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers2 7,b7 institutions of higher education2 and 7,c7 industry4 7c7 ,application process 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive an award for the establishment and operation of a center established under subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 a consortium shall-- 7,a7 be composed of not fewer than two qualifying entities2 7,b7 operate subject to a binding agreement1 entered into by each member of the consortium1 that documents-- 7i7 the proposed partnership agreement1 including the governance and management structure of the center2 7ii7 measures the consortium will undertake to enable cost-effective implementation of activities under the program described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7iii7 a proposed budget1 including financial contributions from non-,federal sources2 and 7,c7 operate as a nonprofit organization4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from qualifying entities1 and select centers authorized under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 7#c7 ,duration ,a center established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7#d7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of a center under this section1 the ,director may renew support for the center1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#e7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,director may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period4 7d7 ,center operations 7#a7 ,in general ,each center shall conduct or provide for multidisciplinary1 collaborative research1 development1 demonstration of advanced energy technologies within the technology development focus designated under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,activities ,each center shall-- 7,a7 encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium and awardees2 7,b7 develop and make publicly available proposed plans and programs2 and 7,c7 submit an annual report to the ,department summarizing the activities of the center1 including-- 7i7 detailing organizational expenditures2 and 7ii7 describing each project undertaken by the center4 7#c7 ,conflicts of interest ,each center shall maintain conflict of interest procedures1 consistent with the conflict of interest procedures of the ,department4 7#d7 ,prohibition on construction 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 no funds provided under this section may be used for construction of new buildings or facilities for centers2 and 7ii7 construction of new buildings or facilities shall not be considered as part of the non-,federal share of a ,hub cost-sharing agreement4 7,b7 ,test bed and renovation exception ,nothing in this paragraph prohibits the use of funds provided under this section or non-,federal cost share funds for the construction of a test bed or renovations to existing user facilities if the ,secretary determines such facilities are necessary and applicable to conduct research within the focus areas identified for each center4 #dbb4 ,versatile neutron source ,section #iee7;c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7,u4,s4,c4 #afbge7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 #fci1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,g7 #a1jje1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,h7 #a1jha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,i7 #iaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 and 7,j7 #fed1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj4 4 #dbc4 ,carbon sequestration research and development program 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that power produced from fossil fuels is essential for maintaining the global competitiveness of ,united ,states manufacturing and industrial processes1 and that these domestic industries are critical to the prosperity and national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,carbon sequestration research initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall establish an initiative focused on the evaluation the sequestration of carbon dioxide in geologic formations in order to-- 7,a7 enhance the scientific understanding of1 and reduce uncertainties associated with1 the effects of carbon dioxide stored in geologic formations for long and short term periods2 and 7,b7 inform improved risk-assessment methods1 risk-management practices1 and standards with respect to the storage of carbon dioxide in geologic formations on large and small scale4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7,a7 identify ongoing scientific challenges for understanding the long and short term effects of sequestered carbon dioxide1 especially in shallow geologic formations and sites not used for enhanced oil recovery2 7,b7 develop a long-term strategic and prioritized basic research agenda to address such scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts2 7,c7 leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing carbon utilization and sequestration research1 including from the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and the national ,carbon ,utilization ,research ,center2 and 7,d7 engage with other ,federal agencies1 research communities1 and potential users of information produced under this section4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure coordination with relevant ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,department of ,agriculture1 and prioritize the following objectives3 7,a7 leveraging experience from existing entities1 demonstrations1 and research sponsored by the ,department1 including ,regional ,carbon ,sequestration ,partnerships2 7,b7 increasing the understanding and development of permanent soil carbon sequestration2 7,c7 providing a coordinated update of carbon storage potential across the ,united ,states by integrating data with ,,doe's ,carbon ,storage ,atlas2 and 7,d7 developing computational tools1 in coordination with ,,doe's ,office of ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,research and the ,national ,risk ,assessment ,partnership1 to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic carbon dioxide storage sites4 7#d7 ,duplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure the coordination of1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of1 the activities of this initiative with the activities of-- 7,a7 other research entities of the ,department1 including the ,national ,laboratories1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy2 and 7,b7 industry4 7#e7 ,research plan ,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 #d-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to carbon sequestration in geologic formations4 #dbd4 ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy ,section #fae 7c77#g77;,a7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7vii7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7viii7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7ix7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7x7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7xi7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 #dbe4 ,energy ,storage ,grand ,challenge 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research challenge to be known as the ,energy ,storage ,grand ,challenge 7referred to in this section as the ,challenge7 to support and accelerate the research1 development1 and demonstration of advanced energy storage technologies1 in order to-- 7#a7 support basic research in capabilities that enable temporal flexibility in the conversion of energy resources to useful energy services2 7#b7 inform the development of a broad range of energy storage systems1 including batteries1 chemical storage1 and thermal storage1 with emphasis on innovative materials1 manufacturing1 and recycling2 and 7#c7 facilitate the translation of basic research results in energy storage to industry4 7b7 ,leveraging ,in carrying out programs and activities under the ,challenge1 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources and facilitate collaboration between-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,electricity2 7#b7 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy2 7#c7 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy2 7#d7 the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy2 and 7#e7 the ,basic ,energy ,sciences ,program and ,advanced ,scientific ,computing ,program of the ,office of ,science4 ,the ,secretary may organize additional activities under this subsection through ,energy ,frontier ,research ,centers1 ,energy ,innovation ,hubs1 or cross-cutting research programs4 7c7 ,grid scale energy storage user facilities ,not later than #ahj days 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 #d-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to the development1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance of grid scale energy storage technology demonstration projects1 which shall operate as national user facilities4 #dbf4 ,critical infrastructure research and construction 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of fundamental research1 development1 and early-stage demonstration of innovative engineered systems and tools to help ensure the resilience and security of critical integrated grid infrastructures4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall leverage expertise and resources and facilitate collaboration and coordination between-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,electricity2 7#b7 the ,office of ,cybersecurity1 ,energy ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 7#c7 the ,office of ,science2 7#d7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#e7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,critical infrastructure test range ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish and operate a ,critical ,infrastructure ,test ,range 7referred to in this section as the ,test ,range7 that allows for scalable physical and cyber performance testing to be conducted on industry-scale infrastructure systems4 ,this facility shall include a focus on-- 7#a7 cyber security test beds2 and 7#b7 electric grid test beds4 7d7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select the ,test ,range under this section on a competitive1 merit-reviewed basis4 ,the ,secretary shall consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7e7 ,duration ,the ,test ,range established under this section shall receive support for a period of not more than #e years1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7f7 ,renewal ,upon the expiration of any period of support of the ,test ,range1 the ,secretary may renew support for the ,test ,range1 on a merit-reviewed basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7g7 ,termination ,consistent with the existing authorities of the ,department1 the ,secretary may terminate the ,test ,range for cause during the performance period4 ,v ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology #eja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7,,nist7 promotes ,united ,states innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science1 standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve ,americans' quality of life4 7#b7 ,,nist's leadership in a broad range of cutting-edge scientific endeavors including but not limited to quantum science and engineering1 cybersecurity1 biologics1 artificial intelligence 7,,ai71 machine learning1 additive manufacturing1 disaster resilience1 and international standards development is critical to ,america's leadership in the industries of the future4 7#c7 ,,nist's role as the ,nation's laboratory for industry is critical to maintaining the economic and national security of the ,united ,states4 #ejb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1bdd1hjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #hff1hjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #i1ijj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #bj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #agh1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aec1jjj1jjj 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 #bghl7 and #be1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1cbf1fjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ide1fjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #aj1hjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #bj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aha1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aef1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbd 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1djh1djj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1jbd1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #aa1gjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #ahd1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #aei1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbe 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1dij1bjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1ajc1bjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ab1fjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #ahg1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afb1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1egb1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1ahb1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ac1ejj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aij1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afe1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbg 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1fec1hjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1bfj1hjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ad1djj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aic1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #afh1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbh 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1gce1fjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1cci1fjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ae1cjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aif1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #agd1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbi 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1hag1djj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjbi4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1dah1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #af1bjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #aii1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #agd1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjcj 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1hii1bjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjcj4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1dig1bjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ag1ajj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #bjb1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #agg1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjca 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #a1iha1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for fiscal year #bjca4 7#b7 ,specific allocations ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a1egf1jjj1jjj shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities1 of which #ah1jjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for ,safety1 ,capacity1 ,maintenance1 and ,major ,repairs1 including #aj1jjj1jjj for ,,it infrastructure2 and 7,c7 #bje1jjj1jjj shall be for industrial technology services activities1 of which #ahj1jjj1jjj 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 #be1jjj1jjj 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 #ejc4 ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,,nist ,facilities ,modernization ,fund 7hereafter in this section referred to as the ,fund74 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 for ,capital ,projects on the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's campuses for the modernization and construction of research facilities needed to conduct leading edge scientific and technical research4 7c7 ,contents of fund ,the ,funds shall consist of the following amounts3 7#a7 ,such amounts as may be appropriated by law4 7#b7 ,interest earned on the balance of the ,fund4 7d7 ,authorization of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated in section #cjb of this ,act for the construction and maintenance of facilities1 #hj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca shall be provided for the ,fund established in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,continuing availability of funds ,amounts in the ,fund are available without regard to fiscal year limitation4 7f7 ,notification to committees ,upon making any obligation or expenditure of any amount in the ,fund1 the ,secretary1 through the ,director1 shall notify the ,house of ,representatives ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,committee1 the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate of the amount and purpose of the obligation or expenditure4 7g7 ,,nist facilities modernization and maintenance plan 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the program authorized in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall develop and submit to ,congress a #e-year modernization and maintenance plan for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's campuses4 7#b7 ,timing ,the modernization and maintenance plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to ,congress within #cj days of enactment of this ,act1 and updated on an annual basis4 7#c7 ,plan elements ,the ,plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of ,capitol ,construction ,projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 the core capabilities these facilities will provide1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,b7 ,a list of planned utility infrastructure projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,c7 ,a list of planned ,,it infrastructure projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 and anticipated funding requirements4 7,d7 ,a list of the deferred maintenance1 a list of deferred maintenance projects expected to be undertaken in the next #e years1 anticipated schedule of construction1 anticipated funding requirements1 and an evaluation of progress made in reducing the deferred maintenance backlog4 #ejd4 ,cybersecurity research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall expand the fundamental and applied research carried out by the ,institute to address key questions relating the measurement of privacy1 security1 and vulnerability of software tools and communications networks1 including through-- 7#a7 the development of research and engineering capabilities to provide practical solutions1 including measurement techniques and engineering toolkits1 to solve cybersecurity challenges such as human factors1 identity management1 network security1 privacy1 and software2 7#b7 investment in tools to help private and public sector organizations1 including institutions of higher education and research organizations1 measure and manage cybersecurity risks and ensure workforce preparedness for new cybersecurity challenges2 and 7#c7 investment in programs to prepare the ,united ,states with strong cybersecurity and encryption technologies to apply to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence1 the internet of things1 and quantum computing4 7b7 ,assistance to ,federal agencies ,the ,director shall enhance and expand the ,institute's guidance and assistance to ,federal agencies to help agencies effectively implement the ,framework for ,improving ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity1 including-- 7#a7 technical guidance on the requirements in the ,executive order2 7#b7 technical guidance and education and training of agency staff responsible for cyber security1 consultative services1 and other assistance at individual ,federal agencies2 and 7#c7 technical guidance and education and training of individual ,federal agency ,inspectors ,general and staff who are responsible for the annual independent evaluation they are required to perform of the information security program and practices of ,federal agencies under section #ceee of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report ,the ,director shall provide the ,house ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,committee and the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation a report1 not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 describing how the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology carried out the activities described in subsection 7b7 in as much detail as possible1 including identification of agencies assisted and the types of consultative services1 education1 guidance1 assistance1 and training provided to individual agencies and ,inspectors ,general4 #eje4 ,internet of things ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall continue to conduct research with respect to and support the expanded connectivity1 interoperability1 and security of interconnected systems and other aspects of the internet of things1 including through-- 7#a7 the development of new tools and methodologies for cybersecurity of the internet of things2 7#b7 the development of technologies to address network congestion and device interference1 such as the development of testing tools for next generation wireless communications1 internet of things protocols1 coexistence of wireless communications systems1 and spectrum sharing2 7#c7 convening experts in the public and private sectors to develop recommendations for accelerating the adoption of sound interoperability standards1 guidelines1 and best practices for the internet of things2 and 7#d7 the development and publication of new cybersecurity tools1 encryption methods1 and best practices for internet of things security4 #ejf4 ,composites research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall implement the recommendations contained in the ,december #bjag report entitled ,road ,mapping ,workshop ,report on ,overcoming ,barriers to ,adoption of ,composites in ,sustainable ,infrastructure1 as appropriate1 to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the ,united ,states4 ,in implementing such recommendations1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director shall1 with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- 7#a7 not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 initiate the establishment of a design data clearinghouse to identify1 gather1 validate1 and disseminate existing design criteria1 tools1 guidelines1 and standards2 and 7#b7 develop methods and resources required for testing an evaluation of safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure1 including-- 7,a7 conditioning protocols1 procedures and models2 7,b7 screening and acceptance tools2 and 7,c7 minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools4 7b7 ,standards coordination ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall assure that the appropriate ,institute staff consult regularly with standards developers1 members of the composites industry1 institutions of higher education1 and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the ,institute4 #ejg4 ,enabling the future bioeconomy ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall continue to support the research and development of engineering biology1 including through-- 7#a7 building up ,,nist's core capabilities in measurement science supporting synthetic biology by investing in foundational measurement tools2 7#b7 delivering the necessary measurement methods1 standards and related services required to impart confidence in emerging engineering biology capabilities2 and 7#c7 developing and evaluating computation tools in order to develop and deploy predictive models that will ink biological blueprints with biological outcomes4 #ejh4 ,international standards development 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,widespread use of standards facilitates technology advancement by defining and establishing common foundations for product differentiation1 technological innovation1 and other value-added services4 7#b7 ,standards also promote an expanded1 more interoperable1 and efficient marketplace4 7#c7 ,global cooperation and coordination on standards for emerging technologies will be critical for having a consistent set of rules to enable market competition1 preclude barriers to trade1 and allow innovation to flourish4 7#d7 ,china's ,standardization ,reform ,plan and ,five-,year ,plan for ,standardization highlight its high-level goals to establish ,china as a standards power by #bjbj1 participate in at least half of all standards drafting and revision efforts in recognized international standards setting organizations1 and to strengthen ,china's participation in the governance of international standards setting organizations4 7#e7 ,as emerging technologies develop for global deployment1 it is critical that the ,unite ,states and its allies continue to shape standards that underpin the technologies themselves1 and the future international governance of these technologies4 7#f7 ,united ,states position on standardization in emerging technologies will be critical to ,united ,states economic competitiveness4 7#g7 ,,nist is in a unique position to strengthen ,united ,states leadership in standards development1 particularly for emerging technologies1 to ensure continuing ,united ,states economic competitiveness and national security4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 while ,united ,states experts have historically been leaders in international standards development activities1 there is concern that the ,united ,states is losing its edge2 7#b7 strengthening the unique ,united ,states public-private partnerships approach to standards development is critical to ,united ,states economic competitiveness2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government should ensure cooperation and coordination across ,federal agencies to partner with and support private sector stakeholders to continue to shape international dialogues in regard to standards development for emerging technologies4 7c7 ,research activities and engagement ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall-- 7#a7 build capacity and training opportunities to help create a pipeline of talent and leadership in key standards development positions1 including standards education and training related activities targeted at integrating standards content into undergraduate and graduate curricula in science1 engineering1 business1 public policy1 and law2 7#b7 partner with private sector entities to support strategically increased engagement and leadership in the development of international standards for digital economy technologies1 including partnering with industry to incentivize private sector partners to develop standards strategies and support engagement and participation in the relevant standards activities2 and 7#c7 develop approaches to prioritize standardization for emerging technologies1 identify organization in which to develop these standards1 identify leadership positions of interest to the ,united ,states1 and identify key contributors for technical and leadership expertise in these areas4 #eji4 ,review of the ,center for ,neutron ,research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller of the ,united ,states shall conduct an evaluation of ,,nist's ,center for ,neutron ,research1 including the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of what progress ,,nist has made in planning for the future of the ,center for ,neutron ,research's nuclear reactor since the release of the #bjah ,national ,academies report1 and what steps ,,nist has taken to implement the ,academies report4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the extent to which ,,nist's planning efforts align with leading practices4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which ,,nist has worked with the ,department of ,energy to identify the scientific community's long-term needs for neutron research facilities and discuss the coordination of future facilities1 and how these agencies are factoring these needs into their decision-making process4 7#d7 ,recommendations for ,,nist and the ,department of ,energy on how best to continue to support civilian nuclear research reactors4 #eaj4 ,hiring and management 7a7 ,direct hire authority ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 may-- 7#a7 appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than sections #ccjc1 #ccbh1 and #cccj;e of such chapter71 qualified candidates to scientific1 engineering1 and professional positions for carrying out research and development functions which require the services of specially qualified personnel relating to cybersecurity and quantum information science and technology and such other areas of national research priorities as the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 may determine2 and 7#b7 fix the rate of basic pay of any individual appointed under paragraph 7#a71 at a rate not in excess of the basic rate of pay of the ,vice ,president under section #ajd of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,director may appoint not more than #aj individuals under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,other transaction authority ,section #b7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;b77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 to 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 its work and on such terms as it may deem appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act2 4 #eaa4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,director1 may establish or enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish a ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,foundation4 ,the ,foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,foundation shall be to support the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology in its mission4 7c7 ,activities ,activities of the ,foundation may include the solicitation and acceptance of funds-- 7#a7 to support international metrology and standards engagement activities2 7#b7 to conduct education and outreach activities2 and 7#c7 to offer direct support to ,,nist associates1 including through activities such as the provision of fellowships1 grants1 and occupational safety and awareness training4 7d7 ,transfer of funds ,the ,director may authorize1 under the agreement under subsection 7a71 the transfer of funds from the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to the nonprofit organization to offset any administrative costs of the ,foundation4 7e7 ,liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states shall not extend to any obligations of the ,foundation4 #eab4 ,,mep outreach ,section #be of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking community colleges and area career and technical education schools and inserting the following3 secondary schools 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 including those in underserved and rural communities12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking and local colleges and inserting the following3 local high schools and local colleges1 including those in underserved and rural communities12 and 7ii7 by inserting or other applied learning opportunities after apprenticeships2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking 1 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 and inserting the following3 and local high schools1 community colleges1 and area career and technical education schools1 including those in underserved and rural communities14 #eac4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#b7 ,framework ,the term ,framework means the ,framework for ,improving ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and referred to in ,executive ,order #achjj issued on ,may #aa1 #bjag 7#hb ,fed4 ,reg4 #bbcia et seq474 7#c7 ,institute ,the term ,institute means the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,,nist associate ,the term ,,nist associate means any guest researcher1 research associate1 facility user1 or volunteer who conducts research at a ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology facility1 but is not an employee of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology or of another ,federal department or agency4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 ,,vi ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration #fja4 ,establishment of a technology transfer office 7a7 ,technology ,transfer ,office ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish a technology transfer office at the corporate agency level4 7b7 ,technology ,transfer ,coordinator ,the ,under ,secretary shall appoint a ,technology ,transfer ,coordinator to be the principal advisor to the ,under ,secretary on all matters relating to technology transfer and commercialization and will serve as director of the technology transfer office4 7c7 ,qualifications ,the ,coordinator shall be an individual who1 by reason of professional background and experience1 is specially qualified to advise the ,under ,secretary on matters pertaining to technology transfer at the ,agency4 7d7 ,duties of the ,coordinator ,the ,coordinator shall oversee-- 7#a7 the expenditure of funds allocated for technology transfer within the ,agency2 7#b7 efforts to improve research to operations within the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research and other ,agency line offices2 7#c7 efforts to engage private sector entities1 including venture capital companies2 7#d7 efforts to engage ,state and local governments2 7#e7 coordinate efforts across the ,agency2 and 7#f7 facilitate knowledge transfer from the ,agency on ,federal standards to commercial1 ,state1 and local governments4 7e7 ,technology transfer responsibility ,nothing in this section affects the technology transfer responsibilities of ,federal employees under the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7f7 ,planning and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a technology transfer execution plan4 7#b7 ,updates ,each year after the submission of the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an updated execution plan and reports that describe progress toward meeting goals set forth in the execution plan and the funds expended under subsection 7e74 #fjb4 ,technology transfer and transitions assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary 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 which shall include-- 7#a7 report on the ,agency's research to operations activities during the previous fiscal year2 and 7#b7 recommended agency policy changes to increase research to operations activities in the coming fiscal year4 #fjc4 ,national ,mesonet ,program 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 since the initial establishment of a private-public partnership demonstration program1 the ,national ,mesonet ,program has leveraged data collected by existing weather station networks to-- 7,a7 provide accurate1 real-time observation for weather forecasters and emergency response personnel in metropolitan areas across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 address persistent impediments1 identified in a ,national ,academy of ,sciences ,report released in #bjji1 to fulfill the need for broader and denser weather observation networks to improve severe weather lead-times2 7,c7 achieve major improvements for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the broader ,american ,weather ,enterprise1 despite some significant development issues and cost overruns1 according to a ,national ,academy of ,sciences ,report released in #bjaa2 7,d7 increase the amount of non-,federal weather data available to government by orders of magnitude2 and 7,e7 improve understanding of the impact1 the size and duration of mesoscale weather events2 and 7#b7 the ,national ,mesonet ,program is a critical component of agency operations and provides reliable1 real-time prediction and observation capabilities for the physical environment that enhances response and prevention strategies to severe weather events4 7b7 ,program ,the ,national ,weather ,service shall carry out the ,national ,mesonet ,program under law to improve understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events1 placing priority on leveraging available commercial and other non-,federal weather data to enhance coordination across the private1 public1 and academic sectors of the ,american weather enterprise4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,improving the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,national ,weather ,service's ability to provide the baseline forecasts and warnings that protect the ,nation's citizens1 businesses1 military1 and government agencies and enable them to operate and perform in safe1 efficient1 and orderly manners4 7#b7 ,yielding significant amounts of boundary-layer data to result in dramatic improvements in numerical weather prediction performance4 7#c7 ,providing the critical technical and administrative infrastructure needed to facilitate rapid integration of new and emerging surface1 boundary layer1 and space-based networks anticipated in coming years4 7#d7 ,utilizing and integrating existing ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration data1 including1 but not limited to1 ,national ,ocean ,service water level stations into existing forecasts4 7#e7 ,leveraging existing networks of environmental monitoring stations to dramatically increase the quantity and density of weather observations available to the ,national ,weather ,service at a highly cost-effective price4 7#f7 ,supporting the ,national ,weather ,service in reaching its target of a #cj-minute warning time for severe weather through better predictive algorithms driven by increasingly effective observations4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of amounts otherwise made available to the ,national ,weather ,service1 there are authorized to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 #bf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #bh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 #bi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 and #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 #fjd4 ,severe weather extramural testbeds 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag instructs ,,noaa to prioritize improving weather data1 modeling1 computing1 forecasting and warnings for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy4 7#b7 ,the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag has also mandated that the ,,noaa ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research prioritize involving extramural partners to leverage existing public and private resources to expand and improve weather forecasting and modeling as quickly and efficiently as possible4 7#c7 ,there is a need for additional weather research and forecasting innovation given the increasing number of severe weather events and their increasing effect on public health1 safety1 and national and regional economic well-being4 7b7 ,program ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,administrator for the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds1 hosted by extramural university based partners1 to develop improved understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events and their impacts4 ,resources for such testbeds shall not be taken from the existing ,,noaa cooperative institutes4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,improving the fundamental understanding of weather1 including the boundary layer and other processes affecting high impact weather events4 7#b7 ,improving the understanding of how the public receives1 interprets1 and responds to warnings and forecasts of high impact weather events that endanger life and property4 7#c7 ,research and development1 and transfer of knowledge1 technologies1 and applications to the ,national ,weather ,service and other appropriate agencies and entities1 including the ,united ,states weather industry and academic partners4 7d7 ,extramural research 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,assistant ,administrator for ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research shall collaborate with and support the non-,federal weather research community1 which includes institutions of higher education1 private entities1 and nongovernmental organizations1 by making funds available through competitive grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements4 ,preference shall be given to applicants with significant expertise in severe weather research that are co-located with existing ,,noaa intramural weather related laboratories4 7#b7 ,extramural academic partners ,of the funds authorized in subsection 7e71 not less than #hj percent shall be dedicated to research of extramural academic partners4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 there are authorized out of funds appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the activities of this section4 #fje4 ,next generation digital radar 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the national weather radar network is aging1 and procurement and replacement must begin by early in the decade commencing with the year #bjcj2 7#b7 research by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration on next generation radar systems has largely focused on the development of a phased array radar for severe weather forecasting2 7#c7 a phased array radar system can achieve precise measurements of precipitation rates and conditions through a rapid scan of the atmosphere to reveal critical weather thumbprints that point to the potential of severe weather2 7#d7 though initially established through the joint collaboration between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the potential for use of the phased array radar for severe weather observations has emerged as the focus2 7#e7 lifetime operations and maintenance costs will be significantly reduced due to the simple1 digital process for updating the digital array radar system2 and 7#f7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration must continue to conduct crucial technical risk reduction research to be ready for the next generation of radar networks4 7b7 ,program ,the ,under ,secretary shall develop1 in collaboration with the ,assistant ,administrators for ,weather ,services and ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research1 and utilizing ,,noaa's existing academic partners for implementation1 a technical risk reduction program1 that will lead to the baseline requirements to procure an all-digital ground based phased array radar system for initial deployment by no later than #bjcb4 ,at a minimum1 such a program must demonstrate the ability to significantly improve the accuracy of severe weather forecasts while lowering long term ,federal operating costs4 7c7 ,program elements ,the program described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following activities3 7#a7 ,definition of key system requirements needed to cost effectively lead to significantly improve weather forecasting accuracy and precision through a nationwide all-digital ground based phased array weather radar system4 7#b7 ,identification of critical technologies and subsystems on the critical path to the development of an all-digital phased array system1 and an investment schedule to reduce risk in each designated area4 7#c7 ,development of a full-scale digital phased array radar demonstrator that will meet requirements set in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,development of a multi-year effort to strengthen ties between ,,noaa and its public university based academic partners so as to maintain an ongoing reservoir of science and technology talent to help to guide and advise ,federal program managers on the implementation and use of an all-digital phased array radar system4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts otherwise made available to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration's ,operations1 ,research1 and ,facilities ,action1 there are authorized to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc4 #fjf4 ,fellowships 7a7 ,in general ,to carry out the educational and training objectives of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall support a program of weather fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and postgraduate level4 ,the fellowships shall be related to meteorology1 atmospheric science1 space weather1 and climatology and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the ,under ,secretary4 7b7 ,weather ,fellowship ,the ,under ,secretary may award weather fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to meteorology1 atmospheric science1 space weather1 and climatology within ,,noaa4 ,a fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #a year4 #fjg4 ,commercial data report update ,section #cjb7;d77#d7 of the ,weather ,research and ,forecasting ,innovation ,act of #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hecb7;d77#d77 is amended by striking the period and inserting3 1 including-- 7,a7 if the ,under ,secretary determines that existing commercial data does not meet ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration needs1 an explanation of why the commercial data was not sufficient2 and 7,b7 if the ,under ,secretary determines that no commercial data will be purchased in a fiscal year1 guidance to ,congress about potential uses of commercial data4 4 #fjh4 ,report on ,national ,weather ,service ,internet bandwidth shortage 7a7 ,in general ,not later than six months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house1 a report on internet bandwidth issues at the ,national ,center for ,environmental ,prediction4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the cause of any internet bandwidth issues experienced by the ,national ,weather ,service2 7#b7 recommended solutions to mitigate ongoing bandwidth issues2 7#c7 potential impacts on commercial data users2 and 7#d7 estimated costs of recommended solutions4 #fji4 ,,napa ,study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to conduct a study examining the feasibility of transferring ,marine ,protection services to the ,department of the ,interior4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #faj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration promotes ,united ,states science and innovation by providing weather forecasts1 severe storm warnings1 and climate monitoring that support and affect more than one-third of the national gross domestic product4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research provides science that enables better forecasts1 earlier warnings for natural disasters1 and a greater understanding of the ,earth4 7#c7 ,the cutting-edge research conducted at ,,oar provides citizens1 planners1 and emergency managers reliable information that is critical to daily life4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of amounts otherwise available to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,research-- 7#a7 #fad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#b7 #ffe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#c7 #gbj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#d7 #ghj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#e7 #hde1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#f7 #iae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#g7 #iij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#h7 #a1jgb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#i7 #a1adf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#aj7 #a1bbh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 #faa4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,,noaa ,the term ,,noaa means the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#c7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 ,,vii ,national ,science ,foundation #gja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbb 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #i1bhh1cea1ijj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #g1fjj1gde1ijj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1jeg1iej1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #he1hjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cae1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #hc1bej1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #hb1ejj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #fd1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #bee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #ceb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ah1aef1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aj1jeh1fib1hjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #h1bia1gbb1hjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1abi1iej1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #ib1djj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cdb1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ig1ejj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #if1bej1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #ff1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #bee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ij1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cei1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ah1ebj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjbd 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aj1hfb1ebi1gjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #h1ihb1fii1gjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1bje1dej1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #ii1jjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cgj1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #aac1gej1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #fh1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #aje1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cff1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ah1hhj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7d7 ,fiscal year #bjbe 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #aa1fbd1hdf1fjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #i1fgc1fgf1fjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1bfi1djj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aje1fjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #cii1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #acj1jjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aab1bjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #gj1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cgc1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ai1bgj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7e7 ,fiscal year #bjbf 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ab1djc1ejc1ejj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aj1cfd1fec1ejj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1cai1gjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aab1bjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #dbg1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #acb1fjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aad1djj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #gb1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #cae1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #ahj1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #chj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ai1fej1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7f7 ,fiscal year #bjbg 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ac1aeb1ccj1djj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aa1jee1fcj1djj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1cgj1bjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aah1hjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #def1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ace1cjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aaf1gjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #gd1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #cae1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bje1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #chb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7g7 ,fiscal year #bjbh 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ac1ica1beg1cjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #aa1gdf1fjg1cjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1dbj1gjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #abe1djj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #dhd1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #ach1jjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aai1jjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #gf1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #cde1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bae1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #cid1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #bj1dej1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7h7 ,fiscal year #bjbi 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ad1fhj1bcd1bjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ab1dcg1ehd1bjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1dga1cjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #acb1jjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #eac1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adj1gjj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #aba1djj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #gh1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #cde1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #dja1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #bj1hej1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7i7 ,fiscal year #bjcj 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ae1dfj1cca1ajj for fiscal year #bjcj4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ac1abh1efa1ajj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1ebc1jjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #aci1fjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #eda1ejj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adc1ejj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #abc1hjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 and 7v7 #hj1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 7,c7 #cge1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #djh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ba1bgj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7j7 ,fiscal year #bjca 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #af1bde1ech1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 7#b7 ,specific allocation ,of the amount authorized by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ac1hai1ech1jjj shall be made available for research and related activities2 7,b7 #a1fji1hjj1jjj shall be made available for education and human resources including-- 7i7 #adf1bjj1jjj for the ,advanced ,technical ,education ,program2 7ii7 #egj1jjj1jjj for the ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 #adf1djj1jjj for the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program2 7iv7 #afb1bjj1jjj for the ,cyber,corps ,scholarship for ,service ,program2 7v7 #hb1jjj1jjj for the ,,nsf ,research ,traineeship ,program2 and 7,c7 #cge1jjj1jjj shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction1 of which #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be for mid-scale projects2 7,d7 #dae1jjj1jjj shall be made available for agency operations and award management2 7,e7 #d1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,national ,science ,board2 and 7,f7 #ba1gjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 #gjb4 ,,nsf organizational review 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 since its establishment in #aiej1 the ,national ,science ,foundation has been the gold standard for the world in funding basic science and engineering research2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation should continue to fund competitive1 merit-reviewed basic research across all fields of science and engineering to achieve its statutory mission2 7#c7 scientific research has become increasingly interdisciplinary1 crossing the boundaries of individual fields and the divisions and directorates of the ,national ,science ,foundation that support research grants2 and 7#d7 as the nature of scientific research changes1 it is important for the institutions that support science like the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to periodically evaluate whether the organization needs to evolve to continue to fund the best science1 the best scientists1 and the most groundbreaking research4 7b7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,academy7 to conduct a study on the organizational and management structure of the ,foundation1 to-- 7#a7 evaluate and make recommendations for the structure of the ,foundation's directorates1 divisions1 and offices of the ,foundation to efficiently and effectively fund and oversee research grants and education and training programs2 7#b7 evaluate and make recommendations for any structural changes needed to improve the support for cross-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary research2 7#c7 evaluate and make recommendations for the long-term planning and development of research infrastructure projects2 and 7#d7 make recommendations for the management of the ,foundation's business practices1 including personnel and financial management4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7b71 the ,director shall transmit the study to ,congress along with a summary of the ,director's plans1 if any1 to implement the recommendations of the ,national ,academy4 #gjc4 ,ethics and security plans 7a7 ,development of ethics and security policies ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall develop and implement a policy requiring that all proposals for research funding from the ,foundation include1 if applicable1 a plan for managing the risk of any potential ethical or security implications resulting from such research4 7b7 ,requirements ,the policy shall-- 7#a7 include clear guidance of what constitutes ethical and security risks2 7#b7 include field specific guidance as appropriate1 which may include biology1 artificial intelligence1 or cybersecurity2 7#c7 include mechanisms to ensure appropriate evaluation of the submitted ethical and security plans required under this section2 7#d7 include mechanisms to ensure that researchers comply with approved ethical and security plans2 and 7#e7 to the extent practical be harmonized with existing ethical and security policies or requirements1 including the ,common ,rule 7,federal ,policy for the ,protection of ,human ,subjects1 #de ,c4,f4,r4 #fij74 7c7 ,limitation ,the policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall not factor into award decisions unless deemed necessary by the merit review panel for each program4 #gjd4 ,major research instrumentation update ,section #gjcf7;a7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbo-#ad7;a77 is amended by striking ,the maximum amount of an award under the program shall be #d1jjj1jjj except if the total amount appropriated for the program for a fiscal year exceeds #abe1jjj1jjj1 in which case the maximum amount of an award shall be #f1jjj1jjj and inserting ,the maximum amount of an award under the program shall be #f1jjj1jjj4 #gje4 ,,nsf research security 7a7 ,office of research security and policy ,the ,director shall maintain a ,research ,security and ,policy office within the ,office of the ,director4 ,the functions of the ,research ,security and ,policy office shall be to coordinate all research security policy issues across the ,foundation and coordinate with the ,,nsf ,office of ,inspector ,general1 including by-- 7#a7 serving as the ,foundation's primary resource for all policy issues related to the security and integrity of the conduct of ,foundation supported research2 7#b7 conducting outreach and education activities for awardees on research policies and potential security risks2 7#c7 educating ,,nsf program managers and other directorate staff on evaluating ,,nsf awards and awardees for potential security risks2 7#d7 communicating reporting and disclosure requirements to awardees and applicants for funding2 and 7#e7 coordinating with other ,federal science agencies as appropriate and through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council in accordance with the authority provided under section #agdf of the national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja note74 7b7 ,chief of research security ,the ,director shall appoint a senior agency official within the ,office of the ,director as a ,chief of ,research ,security1 whose primary responsibility is to manage the office created in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,no later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall provide a report to the ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate on the resources and the number of full time employees needed to carry out the functions of the ,office established in subsection 7a74 #gjf4 ,reproducibility in science 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations 7or a consortia thereof7 to-- 7#a7 support research and development of open source1 usable tools and infrastructure that support reproducibility for a broad range of studies across different disciplines2 7#b7 support research on computational reproducibility1 including the limits of reproducibility and the consistency of computational results in the development of new computation hardware1 tools1 and methods2 7#c7 support the education and training of students1 faculty1 and researchers on computational methods and tools to improve the quality of data and code to produce reproducible research2 and 7#d7 support the education and training of students1 faculty1 and researchers on the knowledge1 skills1 and tools needed to conduct research that adheres to the highest scientific standard and to be able to clearly communicate methods and results accurately and appropriately to reflect the uncertainty involved in the research4 7b7 ,data repositories ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall coordinate with the heads of other ,federal science agencies to develop a set of criteria for trusted open repositories to be used by the scientific community in order to facilitate the transparent sharing and availability of data and code for federally funded research studies4 7c7 ,definition of reproducibility ,for the purposes of this section1 the term reproducibility means obtaining consistent results using the same input data1 computational steps1 methods and code1 and conditions of analysis4 #gjg4 ,public-private partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall pursue partnerships with private industry1 private foundations1 and_/or other appropriate private entities to-- 7#a7 enhance the impact of the ,foundation's investments and contributions to ,american economic competitiveness and security2 and 7#b7 make available infrastructure1 expertise1 and financial resources to the ,united ,states scientific and engineering research and education enterprise4 7b7 ,merit-,review ,nothing in this section shall be construed as altering any intellectual or broader impacts criteria at the ,foundation for evaluating grant applications4 #gjh4 ,e,p,s,co,r 7a7 ,sense of congress 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 since maintaining the ,nation's scientific and economic leadership requires the participation of talented individuals nationwide1 ,e,p,s,co,r investments into ,state research and education capacities that are in the ,federal interest and should be sustained2 and 7,b7 ,e,p,s,co,r should maintain its experimental component by supporting innovative methods for improving research capacity and competitiveness4 7#b7 ,definition of ,e,p,s,co,r ,in this subsection1 the term ,e,p,s,co,r has the meaning given the term in section #ejb of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp note74 7b7 ,update of ,e,p,s,co,r ,section #eag7;f77#b7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#i7;f77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to increase the capacity of rural communities to provide quality ,,stem education and ,,stem workforce development programming to students1 and teachers2 and 4 #gji4 ,definitions ,in this title1 unless expressly provided otherwise3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#b7 ,federal science agency ,the term ,federal science agency has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbc74 7#c7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,science ,foundation4 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 ,,viii ,,stem ,workforce for the #bast ,century #hja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,many reports over the past decade have found that it is critical to our ,nation's economic leadership and global competitiveness that the ,united ,states educates and trains more scientists and engineers4 7#b7 ,worldwide demand for ,,stem-capable workers keeps growing1 driven by international opportunities and competition1 and by the rapid increases in the number of jobs that require ,,stem skills1 including in lines of work that historically did not require ,,stem knowledge4 7#c7 ,by #bjbf science and engineering jobs are predicted to grow by #ac percent compared with #g percent growth in the overall ,united ,states workforce4 7#d7 ,a recent report by ,,act1 the scholastic testing service1 found that only #bj percent of ,united ,states students in the #bjaf ,,act-tested high school graduating class were ready for first-year ,,stem college courses4 7#e7 ,out of the #gi countries that participate in the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development's ,programme for ,international ,student ,assessment1 the ,united ,states ranks #ahth in science and #cgth in mathematics4 7#f7 ,the ,federal ,government spends over #c billion annually on ,,stem education related research1 programs and activities1 but encouraging ,,stem education activities beyond the scope of the ,federal ,government 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 the ,nation's future economic and national security relies on building a ,,stem-capable workforce in order to remain competitive in the global economy1 foster greater innovation1 and provide a foundation for shared prosperity2 7#b7 the ,federal ,government plays a key role in developing and sustaining a ,,stem-capable workforce by working with stakeholders at all levels1 including researchers1 practitioners1 industry1 and ,state and local governments to support and promote evidence-based approaches to modernize elementary1 secondary1 and post-secondary ,,stem education1 and support the reskilling and upskilling that workers will need throughout their careers2 7#c7 applying a more holistic view of the ,,stem workforce that moves beyond academic degrees and occupations will highlight the contributions and opportunities for workers at all education levels2 7#d7 increasing the diversity and inclusion in the ,,stem workforce is needed to help address the ,,stem skills shortage2 7#e7 supporting an interdisciplinary approach to ,,stem learning1 where academic concepts are coupled with real-world applications and students use ,,stem in contexts that make connections between school1 community1 work1 and the wider world will improve outcomes for students in elementary1 secondary and post-secondary education and for skilled technical workers in different career stages2 7#f7 leveraging private and nonprofit investments in ,,stem education will be essential to strengthening the ,federal ,,stem portfolio2 7#g7 deepening partnerships between educational institutions and the business sector will be critical in preparing ,americans for the industries of the future and support reskilling and upskilling of incumbent workers so that they can better navigate rapid changes in the world of work2 and 7#h7 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 economy4 #hjb4 ,advanced technical education and skilled technical workforce 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,a ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine report predicts a shortfall of nearly #c1djj1jjj skilled technical workers by #bjbb4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation's ,advanced ,technical ,education program is critical to helping improve the training of the skilled technical workforce1 with an emphasis on two-year ,institutions of ,higher ,education 7,i,h,es7 and educating technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,science ,board's #bjai report on the skilled technical workforce called for strengthening partnerships between skilled technical workforce programs and business and industry4 7b7 ,advanced technical education program update ,section #c7;b7 of the ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;i7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,national coordination network for science and technical education ,the ,director shall award grants to institutions of higher education1 nonprofit institutions1 associate-degree granting colleges 7or consortia thereof7 to establish a network of centers for science and technical education4 ,the centers shall-- 7#a7 coordinate research1 training and education activities funded by awards under subsection 7a7 and share information and best practices across the network of awardees2 7#b7 serve as national and regional clearinghouse and resource to communicate and coordinate research1 training and educational activities across disciplinary1 organizational1 geographic and international boundaries and disseminate best practices2 and 7#c7 develop national and regional partnerships between ,k-#ab schools1 two-year colleges1 institutions of higher education1 workforce development programs1 and industry to meet workforce needs4 4 7c7 ,,nsf portfolio review and coordination plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall conduct a full portfolio analysis of the ,foundation's skilled technical workforce investments and develop a plan to improve coordination and collaboration of research and education investments and the communication of those funding opportunities to the research and education community4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the review and development of the plan under paragraph 7#a7 is complete1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall submit to ,congress and make widely available to the public a summary of the portfolio review and plan4 #hjc4 ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program update 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation ,graduate ,research ,fellowship ,program is the nation's oldest fellowship program that directly supports ,american graduate students in various ,,stem fields and is a model for training the best innovators in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,since #aieb1 ,,nsf has funded over #ej1jjj ,graduate ,research ,fellowships out of more than #ejj1jjj applicants1 #db ,fellows have gone on to become ,nobel laureates1 and more than #dej have become members of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7#c7 ,foreign nations are increasingly investing in foreign talent programs to compete with the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,science ,foundation should grow the number of new graduate research fellows supported annually over the next #aj years to no less than #c1jjj fellows4 7c7 ,program update ,section #aj of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and as will address national workforce demand in critical ,,stem fields after throughout the ,united ,states2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking of #ab1jjj and inserting #af1jjj2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,outreach ,the ,director shall ensure program outreach to recruit fellowship applicants from fields of study that are in areas of critical national need1 from all regions of the country1 and from historically underrepresented populations in ,,stem4 4 #hjd4 ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program plays an important role in supporting the development and dissemination of evidence-based teacher preparation models and the recruitment1 preparation1 and retention of ,,stem educators2 7#b7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program improves recruitment of underrepresented and ,,stem-trained students into teaching1 encourages teachers to work in high-need areas1 and can improve relationships between teacher preparation programs and industry2 and 7#c7 the ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program which currently supports between #a1jjj to #a1ejj new math and science teachers a year1 including in high-need districts should be doubled over the next ten years to meet the growing demand for ,,stem capable educators4 #hje4 ,innovations in informal ,,stem learning 7a7 ,permissible support ,section #c7;b7 of the ,,stem ,education ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbq7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 supporting the participation of 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 which may include-- 7,a7 the purchase of parts and supplies needed to participate in such competitions2 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 or 7,c7 incentivizes and stipends for professional training for teachers and instructional leaders of before-school1 after-school1 out-of-school or summer ,,stem programs2 and 7#f7 broadening secondary school students' access to1 and interest in1 careers that require academic preparation in ,,stem subjects4 4 7b7 ,supporting ,pre-,k-#h informal stem opportunities ,section #c of the ,,stem ,education ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbq7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,pre-,k-#h informal stem program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall provide grants on a merit-reviewed1 competitive basis for research on programming that engages students in grades pre-kindergarten through #h1 including underrepresented and rural students1 in ,,stem in order to prepare such students to pursue degrees or careers in ,,stem4 7#b7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,grants awarded under this section shall be used toward research to advance the engagement of students in grades pre-kindergarten through #h in ,,stem through providing before-school1 after-school1 out-of-school1 or summer activities that are designed to encourage interest1 engagement1 and skills development for students in ,,stem4 7,b7 ,permitted activities ,the activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 the provision of programming described in such subparagraph for the purpose of research described in such subparagraph2 7ii7 the use of a variety of engagement methods1 including cooperative and hands-on learning2 7iii7 exposure of students to role models in the fields of ,,stem and near-peer mentors2 7iv7 training of informal learning educators1 youth-serving professionals1 and volunteers who lead informal ,,stem programs in using evidence-based methods consistent with the target student population being served2 7v7 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 content2 7vi7 the attendance of students at events1 competitions1 and academic programs to provide content expertise and encourage career exposure in ,,stem2 7vii7 activities designed to engage parents and families of students in grades pre-kindergarten through #h in ,,stem2 7viii7 innovative strategies to engage students1 such as using leadership skills and outcome measures to impart youth with the confidence to pursue ,,stem coursework and academic study2 7ix7 coordination with ,,stem-rich environments1 including other nonprofit1 nongovernmental organizations1 out-of-classroom settings1 single-gender environments1 institutions of higher education1 vocational facilities1 corporations1 museums1 or science centers2 and 7x7 the acquisition of instructional materials or technology-based tools to conduct applicable grant activity4 7#c7 ,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 ,applications that include or partner with a nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization that has extensive experience and expertise in increasing the participation of students in pre-kindergarten through grade #h in ,,stem are encouraged4 ,the application may include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the target audience to be served by the research activity or activities for which such funding is sought4 7,b7 ,a description of the process for recruitment and selection of students to participate in such activities4 7,c7 ,a description of how such activity or activities may inform programming that engages students in grades pre-kindergarten through #h in ,,stem4 7,d7 ,a description of how such activity or activities 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 programming being researched4 7#d7 ,evaluations ,each recipient of a grant under this section shall provide1 at the conclusion of every year during which the grant funds are received1 an evaluation in a form prescribed by the ,director4 7#e7 ,accountability and dissemination 7,a7 ,evaluation required ,the ,director shall evaluate the activities established under this section4 ,such evaluation shall-- 7i7 use a common set of benchmarks and tools to assess the results of research conducted under such grants2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 integrate the findings of the research resulting from the activity or activities funded through the grant with the current research on serving students with respect to the pursuit of degrees or careers in ,,stem1 including underrepresented and rural students1 in grades pre-kindergarten through #h4 7,b7 ,report on evaluations ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the evaluation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall submit to ,congress and make widely available to the public a report that includes-- 7i7 the results of the evaluation2 and 7ii7 any recommendations for administrative and legislative action that could optimize the effectiveness of the program under this section4 7#f7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall1 for purposes of enhancing program effectiveness and avoiding duplication of activities1 consult1 cooperate1 and coordinate with the programs and policies of other relevant ,federal agencies4 4 #hjf4 ,,ai traineeships and fellowships 7a7 ,artificial intelligence traineeships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award grants to institutions of higher education to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree by providing funding and other assistance1 and by providing graduate students opportunities for research experiences in government or industry related to the students' artificial intelligence studies4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,an institution of higher education shall use grant funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 providing traineeships to students who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence leading to a masters or doctorate degree2 7,b7 paying tuition and fees for students receiving traineeships who are citizens1 nationals1 or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 creating and requiring courses or training programs in technology ethics for students receiving traineeships2 7,d7 creating opportunities for research in technology ethics for students receiving traineeships2 7,e7 establishing scientific internship programs for students receiving traineeships in artificial intelligence at for-profit institutions1 nonprofit research institutions1 or government laboratories2 and 7,f7 other costs associated with the administration of the program4 7b7 ,artificial intelligence fellowships ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award fellowships to masters and doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers at institutions of higher education who are pursuing degrees or research in artificial intelligence and related fields1 including in the field of technology ethics4 ,in making such awards1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 ensure recipients of artificial intelligence fellowships are citizens1 nationals1 or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 conduct outreach1 including through formal solicitations1 to solicit proposals from students and postdoctoral researchers seeking to carry out research in aspects of technology ethics with relevance to artificial intelligence systems4 #hjg4 ,cybersecurity workforce development at ,federal science agencies 7a7 ,cybersecurity workforce development at the ,department of ,energy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall support the development of a cybersecurity workforce through a program that-- 7,a7 facilitates collaboration between under-graduate and graduate students1 researchers at the ,national ,laboratories 7as defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje71 and the private sector2 7,b7 prioritizes science and technology in areas relevant to the mission of the ,department of ,energy through the design and application of cybersecurity technologies2 7,c7 develops1 or facilitates private sector development of1 voluntary cybersecurity training and retraining standards1 lessons1 and recommendations for the energy sector that minimize duplication of cybersecurity compliance training programs2 and 7,d7 maintains a public database of cybersecurity education1 training1 and certification programs4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out the program authorized in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall leverage programs and activities carried out across the ,department of ,energy1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and other appropriate entities best suited to provide national leadership on cybersecurity related issues4 7b7 ,cybersecurity in ,department of ,transportation programs 7#a7 ,university transportation centers program ,section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 by inserting in the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of section #fejc7;c77#a7 after transportation leaders2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,e7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including the cybersecurity implications of technologies relating to connected vehicles1 connected infrastructure1 and autonomous vehicles after autonomous vehicles2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a regional university transportation center receiving a grant under this paragraph shall carry out research focusing on #a or more of the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of section #fejc7;c77#a74 7#b7 ,focused objectives ,the ,secretary 4 7#b7 ,transportation research and development #e-year strategic plan ,section #fejc7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 reducing transportation cybersecurity risks2 4 #hjh4 ,broadening participation 7a7 ,presidential awards for excellence in mathematics and science teaching ,section #aag7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;b7a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking #ajh and inserting #aaj2 7,b7 by striking clause 7iv72 7,c7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,d7 by redesignating clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7v7 as subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such subclauses 7as so redesignated7 two ems to the right2 and 7,e7 by striking ,in selecting teachers and all that follows through two teachers-- and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,in selecting teachers for an award authorized by this subsection1 the ,president shall select-- 7i7 at least two teachers--2 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as designated by paragraph 7#a77;,e71 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 at least one teacher-- 7,i7 from the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,,ii7 from ,american ,samoa2 7,,iii7 from the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iv7 from ,guam4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to awards made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,ix ,technology ,transfer and ,innovation #ija4 ,federal laboratory computer programs update 7a7 ,utilization of ,federal technology update ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 7#a7 ,copyright protection ,pursuant to section #aje7;b77#a7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subject to the requirements therein1 the director of any ,government-operated ,federal laboratory may seek copyright protection on behalf of the ,united ,states in a work described in that section4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide guidelines to implement paragraph 7#a7 of this section and to provide guidance for the management of works in which copyright protection is obtained4 4 7b7 ,government works copyright update ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,copyright protection and inserting 7a7 ,copyright protection2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 copyright protection under this title is available for-- 7#a7 a computer program that is a work of the ,united ,states ,government and is created at a ,federal laboratory1 as defined in section #d of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc71 and which is a result of research1 development1 or engineering at the ,federal laboratory1 provided that the ,united ,states ,government makes application for copyright registration under section #dji pursuant to the authority granted under section #aa7k7 of such ,act within #f months from employee disclosure of the work to the ,federal laboratory1 and provided further that a certificate of registration is issued pursuant to section #daj of this title or following judicial review pursuant to chapter #g of title #e2 and 7#b7 standard reference data prepared or made available by the ,department of ,commerce1 provided the copyright is secured by the ,secretary of ,commerce in the manner set forth in section #f of the ,standard ,reference ,data ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;e74 4 #ijb4 ,extend ,,crada information protection period ,section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b77 is amended by striking #e and inserting #ab4 #ijc4 ,stevenson-,wydler ,act authority update ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7;g77 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,functions of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall convene an ,interagency ,working ,group for ,technology ,transfer comprising those agencies with at least one ,federal laboratory to-- 7#a7 share best practices for realizing the commercial potential of inventions and methods and options for commercialization which are available to the ,federal laboratories1 including research and development limited partnerships and cooperative research and development agreements2 and 7#b7 issue such guidelines as may be necessary to carry out this chapter1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and with the concurrence of the ,interagency ,working ,group for ,technology ,transfer4 4 #ijd4 ,royalty payments to ,federal employees update ,section #ad of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking inventions each place the term appears and inserting inventions or works2 7#b7 by striking invention each place the term appears and inserting invention or work2 7#c7 by striking inventors each place the term appears and inserting inventors or contributors2 7#d7 in subsection 7a77#a7 after shall be inserting non-appropriated funds and shall be2 7#e7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 inserting at the end 1 or to the contributor or co-contributors if a certificate of copyright registration is issued to the ,united ,states2 7#f7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii7 after inventor of inserting or contributor to2 7#g7 in subsection 7a77#c7 by striking inventor each place the term appears and inserting inventor or contributor2 7#h7 in subsection 7a77#c7 by striking #aej1jjj each place the term appears and inserting #ejj1jjj2 7#i7 at the end of subsection 7a7 by inserting the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,any royalties or other payments received by a ,federal agency from the licensing and assignment of works under agreements entered into by ,federal laboratories under section #ab of this ,act1 and from the licensing of works by ,federal laboratories under any provision of law shall be retained by the agency licensing or assigning the work on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government and shall be disposed of after payment of any copyright registration cots4 ,the head of the agency is authorized to dispose of such royalties or other payments through transfer by the agency to its bureaus or laboratories1 with the majority share of the royalties or other payments from any copyright going to the bureau or laboratory where or for which the copyrighted work was made4 7,a7 ,the royalties or other payments so transferred to any bureau or laboratory may be used or obligated by that bureau or laboratory during the fiscal year in which they are received or during the #b succeeding fiscal years-- 7i7 to reward contributors of copyrighted computer programs2 7ii7 to further information exchange among bureaus and laboratories of the agency or with another agency2 7iii7 for education and training of employees consistent with the missions and objectives of the agency1 bureau1 or laboratory2 7iv7 for payment of expenses incidental to the administration and licensing of intellectual property by the agency or laboratory with respect to copyrighted computer programs made at that bureau or laboratory1 including the fees or other costs for the services of other agencies1 persons1 or organizations for intellectual property management and licensing services2 or 7v7 for scientific research and development consistent with the research and development missions and objectives of the bureau or laboratory4 7,b7 ,all royalties or other payments retained by the agency1 bureau1 or laboratory after payments have been made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 that is unobligated and unexpended at the end of the second fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in which the royalties and other payments were received shall be paid into the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,as used in the section1 the term contributor means a laboratory employee who is a creator of an original expression in a copyrighted computer program4 2 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking 2 or at the end of clause 7iv7 and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7v7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7vi7 for the acquisition1 administration and licensing of intellectual property4 4 #ije4 ,government intellectual property clarification ,section #ae of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;d7 is amended in subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,invention rights ,the ,government shall obtain the entire right1 title and interest in and to all inventions made by any ,federal employee-- 7,a7 during working hours2 7,b7 with a contribution by the ,government of facilities1 equipment1 materials1 funds1 or information1 or of time or services of other ,federal employees on official duty2 or 7,c7 within his or her field of research or within his or her official employment responsibility and activity4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any invention made by a ,federal employee as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be disclosed by the ,federal employee to the agency that employs the ,federal employee within #aj months of the earlier of the date of conception or actual reduction to practice of the invention4 ,the ,government shall obtain the entire right1 title1 and interest in and to any invention conceived or actually reduced to practice by a ,federal employee that is not disclosed to the ,government within #aj months or shorter disclosure period required by agency regulation1 from the earlier of the date of conception or actual reduction to practice of the invention4 7#c7 ,presumption ,any invention made by a ,federal employee as described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be presumed to be owned by the ,government1 and the ,federal employee shall assign the entire right1 title1 and interest in and to the invention to the ,government4 ,a ,federal employee that disagrees with the presumption of ownership and obligation of assignment may request1 from the agency employing the ,federal employee1 a determination of rights in and to the invention and shall do so within #cj days of the disclosure pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 which may be extended by the head of an agency for good cause shown4 ,the request shall provide all grounds and justification for leaving rights with the ,federal employee4 ,if the request is not made by the employee within the #cj-;day or extended period1 the ,government shall retain all right1 title1 and interest to the invention1 and the ,federal employee shall assign the entire right1 title1 and interest in and to the invention to the ,government4 7#d7 ,patent rights ,if a ,federal agency which has ownership of or the right of ownership to an invention made by a ,federal employee does not intend to file for a patent application or otherwise promote commercialization of such invention1 the agency shall 7upon request7 allow the inventor1 if the inventor is a ,federal employee or former employee who made the invention during the course of employment with the ,government1 to obtain or retain title to the invention 7subject to reservation by the ,government of a nonexclusive1 nontransferable1 irrevocable1 paid-up license to practice the invention or have the invention practiced throughout the world by or on behalf of the ,government74 ,in addition1 the agency may condition the inventor's right to title on the timely filing of a patent application4 7#e7 ,computer program disclosure ,any computer program that is a work of the ,united ,states ,government and is created at a ,federal laboratory within section #aje7;b77#a7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be disclosed by the ,federal employee who created such program to the ,federal laboratory that employs the ,federal employee4 7#f7 ,author rights ,any program described in paragraph 7#e7 prepared by a ,federal employee within the scope of his or her employment shall be considered a work made for hire and the ,government shall be the author4 ,a ,federal employee who discloses as required under paragraph 7#e7 but who contests that the ,government is the author may request1 from the agency employing the ,federal employee1 a determination of rights in and to the program and shall do so within #cj days of the disclosure pursuant to paragraph 7#e71 which may be extended by the head of an agency for good cause shown4 ,the request shall provide all grounds and justification for leaving rights with the ,federal employee4 ,if the request is not made by the ,federal employee within the #cj-;day period1 the ,government shall remain and shall be the author of such program4 7#g7 ,reporting exemption ,such reporting requirements shall not apply to ,federal employees who are otherwise prohibited from applying for or obtaining a patent4 ,the ,secretary may issue guidelines to implement this section4 4 #ijf4 ,clarifying ,,crada authority ,section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting at the end of the section the following new subsection3 7h7 ,patent obligation ,under an agreement entered into pursuant to this section1 there is an obligation on the part of the collaborating party1 in the event a ,united ,states patent application is filed by or on behalf of the collaborating party or by any assignee of the collaborating party1 to include within the specification of such application and any patent issuing thereon1 a statement specifying that the invention was made with ,government support and that the ,government has certain rights in the invention4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d74 #ijg4 ,expansion of agreements for commercializing technology authority ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ad the following3 #ad;,a4 ,agreements for commercializing technology 7a7 ,agreements with non-,federal entities ,the head of each ,federal agency may permit the director of any of its ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratories to perform work for non-,federal entities 7sponsors7 on a fully reimbursable basis and 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 the agreements1 provided that such funding is solely used to carry out the purposes of the ,federal award4 7b7 ,restriction ,the requirements of chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,bayh-,dole ,act71 shall apply if-- 7#a7 the agreement is a funding agreement 7as that term is defined in section #bja of such title72 and 7#b7 at least one of the parties to the funding agreement is eligible to receive rights under that chapter4 7c7 ,submission to agency ,each affected director of a ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratory shall submit to the head of the ,federal agency1 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 head of the ,federal agency4 7d7 ,certification ,the head of the ,federal agency shall require the contractor of the affected ,government-owned1 contractor-operated 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 7e7 ,limitation ,this authority only pertains to ,federal agencies that do not have agency-specific authorities for ,agreements for ,commercializing ,technology elsewhere in statute4 4 #ijh4 ,other transaction authority ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ae the following3 #ae;,a4 ,other transactions 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,permission ,each ,federal agency may permit the director of any of its ,government-operated ,federal laboratories to enter into such other transactions as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,federal laboratory and on such terms as the director of the ,federal laboratory considers appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,the ,federal agency may protect from disclosure1 for up to #ab years after the date on which the information is developed1 any information developed pursuant to a transaction under this section that would be protected from disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if obtained from a person other than a ,federal agency4 7#c7 ,authority limitation ,this authority only pertains to ,federal agencies that do not have agency-specific authorities for other transactions elsewhere in statute4 7b7 ,limitations ,a ,federal laboratory using the authorities granted in subsection 7a7 may only enter into such other transactions when-- 7#a7 a warranted contracting officer determines that use of other authority of the ,federal agency would be insufficient to achieve the purposes of this ,act2 and 7#b7 use of such other transaction is approved by the ,federal agency4 4 #iji4 ,nonprofit foundations ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by adding after section #bh the following3 #bi4 ,foundations 7a7 ,in general ,a ,government-owned ,federal laboratory may establish or enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish a ,federal laboratory ,foundation in support of its mission4 ,such a ,foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 and the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of a ,foundation established under this section shall be to support the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory in its mission4 7c7 ,activities ,activities of the ,foundation may include the following3 7#a7 ,the receipt1 administration1 solicitation1 acceptance and use of funds1 gifts1 devises1 or bequests1 either absolutely or in trust of real or personal property or any income therefrom or other interest or equity therein for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the mission of the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory4 ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though it is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest therein is for the benefit of the ,federal laboratory in its research and development activities4 ,contributions1 gifts1 and other transfers made to or for the use of a ,foundation established under this section shall be regarded as contributions1 gifts1 or transfers to or for the use of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the conduct of support studies1 competitions1 projects1 research and other activities that further the purposes of the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,programs for fostering collaboration and partnerships with researches from the ,federal and ,state governments1 institutions of higher education1 federally funded research and development centers1 industry and nonprofit organizations for the research1 development or commercialization of federally supported technologies4 7#d7 ,programs for leveraging technologies to support new product development that supports regional economic development4 7#e7 ,administering prize competitions to accelerate private sector competition and investment4 7#f7 ,provision of fellowships and grants to research and development personnel at1 or affiliated with1 federally funded centers4 ,such fellowships and grants may include stipends1 travel1 health insurance benefits and other appropriate expenses4 ,the recipients of fellowships shall be selected by the donors and the ,foundation upon the recommendation of the employees in the ,federal laboratory where the fellow would serve1 and shall be subject to agreement of the head of the agency whose mission is supported by the ,foundation4 7#g7 ,supplementary programs to provide for-- 7,a7 scientists of other countries to serve in research capacities in the ,united ,states in association with the ,federal laboratory whose mission the ,foundation supports1 or elsewhere1 or opportunities for employees of the ,federal laboratory whose mission the ,foundation supports to serve in such capacities in other countries1 or both2 7,b7 the conduct and support of studies1 projects1 and research1 that may include stipends1 travel and other support for personnel in collaboration with national and international nonprofit and for-profit organizations2 7,c7 the conduct and support of forums1 meetings1 conferences1 courses1 and training workshops that may include undergraduate1 graduate1 post-graduate1 and post-doctoral accredited courses and the maintenance of accreditation of such courses by the ,foundation at the ,state and national level for college or continuing education credits or for degrees2 7,d7 programs to support and encourage teachers and students of science at all levels of education and programs for the general public which promote the understanding of science2 7,e7 programs for writing1 editing1 printing1 publishing1 and vending of books and other materials2 and 7,f7 the conduct of other activities to carry out and support the purpose described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,transfer of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,foundation established under this section may transfer funds to the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory and the ,government-owned ,federal laboratory may accept transfers of funds from the ,foundation4 4 #iaj4 ,improving reporting and metrics ,section #aa of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj7 is amended by striking subsections 7f7 and 7g7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,agency reports on utilization 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency which operates or directs one or more ,federal laboratories or which conducts activities under subsection 7k7 of this section or sections #bjg and #bji of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall report annually to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 on the activities performed by that agency and its ,federal laboratories under the provisions of this section and of sections #bjg and #bji of such title #ce4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation of the agency's technology transfer activities for the preceding fiscal year and the agency's plans to manage innovations with commercial promise consistent with the agency's mission and benefitting the competitiveness of ,united ,states industry2 and 7,b7 information on technology transfer activities for the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7i7 the number of patent applications filed2 7ii7 the number of patents received2 7iii7 the number of works registered for copyright protection in the ,united ,states on behalf of the ,united ,states1 pursuant to section #aje7;b7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iv7 the number of fully-executed licenses which received income from licensing in the preceding fiscal year2 7v7 the total income from licensing2 7vi7 the number of licenses terminated for cause2 7vii7 the number of collaborative research and development relationships2 and 7viii7 any other parameters or discussion that the agency deems relevant or unique to its practice of technology transfer4 7#c7 ,copy to ,secretary ,the agency shall transmit a copy of the report to the ,secretary of ,commerce for inclusion in the annual summary required by subsection 7g77#b74 7#d7 ,public availability ,each ,federal agency reporting under this subsection shall make available to the public through internet sites1 updated at least annually-- 7,a7 the information contained in such report2 7,b7 information on intellectual property which is available for licensing from the ,federal agency2 and 7,c7 information on ,federal research and development programs1 facilities1 equipment and tools1 expertise1 services1 and other relevant assets which are made available to the public by the ,federal agency4 7#e7 ,publication by ,,nist ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology is authorized to provide the summary required by subsection 7g77#b7 to the public through internet sites4 4 #iaa4 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer ,section #i7;jj7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;jj77 is amended to read as follows3 7jj7 ,innovative approaches to technology transfer 7#a7 ,grant program 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency required by subsection 7n7 to establish an ,,sttr program shall carry out a grant program to support innovative approaches to technology transfer at institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7771 nonprofit research institutions and ,federal laboratories in order to accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research and technology by small business concerns1 including new businesses4 7,b7 ,awarding of grants and awards 7i7 ,in general ,each ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in this program1 shall award1 through a competitive1 merit-based process1 grants1 in the amounts listed in subparagraph 7,c7 to institutions of higher education1 technology transfer organizations that facilitate the commercialization of technologies developed by one or more such institutions of higher education1 ,federal laboratories1 other public and private nonprofit entities1 and consortia thereof1 for initiatives that help identify high-quality1 commercially viable federally funded research and technologies and to facilitate and accelerate their transfer into the marketplace4 7ii7 ,use of funds ,activities supported by grants under this subsection may include-- 7,i7 providing early-stage proof of concept funding for translational research2 7,,ii7 identifying research and technologies at recipient institutions that have the potential for accelerated commercialization2 7,,iii7 technology maturation funding to support activities such as prototype construction1 experiment analysis1 product comparison1 and collecting performance data2 7,,iv7 technical validations1 market research1 clarifying intellectual property rights position and strategy1 and investigating commercial and business opportunities2 and 7,v7 programs to provide advice1 mentoring1 entrepreneurial education1 project management1 and technology and business development expertise to innovators and recipients of technology transfer licenses to maximize commercialization potential4 7iii7 ,selection process and applications ,qualifying institutions seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to a ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in this program at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the agency may require4 ,the application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 a description of innovative approaches to technology transfer1 technology development1 and commercial readiness that have the potential to increase or accelerate technology transfer outcomes and can be adopted by other qualifying institutions1 or a demonstration of proven technology transfer and commercialization strategies1 or a plan to implement proven technology transfer and commercialization strategies1 that can achieve greater commercialization of federally funded research and technologies with program funding2 7,,ii7 a description of how the qualifying institution will contribute to local and regional economic development efforts2 and 7,,iii7 a plan for sustainability beyond the duration of the funding award4 7iv7 ,program oversight boards 7,i7 ,in general ,successful proposals shall include a plan to assemble a ,program ,oversight ,board1 the members of which shall have technical1 scientific1 or business expertise and shall be drawn from industry1 start-up companies1 venture capital1 technical enterprises1 financial institutions1 and business development organizations4 7,,ii7 ,program oversight boards responsibilities ,program ,oversight ,boards shall-- 7aa7 establish award programs for individual projects2 7bb7 provide rigorous evaluation of project applications2 7cc7 determine which projects should receive awards1 in accordance with guidelines established under subparagraph 7,c77ii72 7dd7 establish milestones and associated award amounts for projects that reach milestones2 7ee7 determine whether awarded projects are reaching milestones2 and 7ff7 develop a process to reallocate outstanding award amounts from projects that are not reaching milestones to other projects with more potential4 7,c7 ,grant and award amounts 7i7 ,grant amounts ,each ,federal agency required by subparagraph 7,a7 to carry out a grant program may make grants to a qualifying institution for up to #a1jjj1jjj per year for up to #c years4 7ii7 ,award amounts ,each qualifying institution that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,b7 shall provide awards for individual projects of not more than #aej1jjj1 to be provided in phased amounts1 based on reaching the milestones established by the qualifying institution's ,program ,oversight ,board4 7,d7 ,authorized expenditures for innovative approaches to technology transfer grant program 7i7 ,percentage ,the percentage of the extramural budget each ,federal agency required by subsection 7n7 to establish an ,,sttr program shall expend on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall be-- 7,i7 #j4je percent for each of fiscal years #bjab and #bjac2 and 7,,ii7 #j4a percent for each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae4 7ii7 ,treatment of expenditures ,any portion of the extramural budget expended by a ,federal agency on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall apply towards the agency's expenditure requirements under subsection 7n74 7#b7 ,program evaluation and data collection and dissemination 7,a7 ,evaluation plan and data collection ,each ,federal agency required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to establish an ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall develop a program evaluation plan and collect annually such information from grantees as is necessary to assess the ,program4 ,program evaluation plans shall require the collection of data aimed at identifying outcomes resulting from the transfer of technology with assistance from the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program1 such as-- 7i7 specific follow-on funding identified or obtained1 including follow-on funding sources1 such as ,federal sources or private sources2 7ii7 number of projects which result in a license to a start-up company or an established company with sufficient resources for effective commercialization within #e years of receiving an award under paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 invention disclosures and patents2 7iv7 number of projects supported by qualifying institutions receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 that secure ,phase ,i or ,phase ,,ii ,,sbir or ,,sttr awards2 7v7 available information on revenue1 sales or other measures of products that have been commercialized as a result of projects awarded under paragraph 7#a72 7vi7 number and location of jobs created resulting from projects awarded under paragraph 7#a72 and 7vii7 other data as deemed appropriate by a ,federal agency required by this subparagraph to develop a program evaluation plan4 7,b7 ,evaluative report to congress ,the head of each ,federal agency that participates in the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate an evaluative report regarding the activities of the program4 ,the report shall include-- 7i7 a detailed description of the implementation of the program2 7ii7 a detailed description of the grantee selection process2 7iii7 an accounting of the funds used in the program2 and 7iv7 a summary of the data collected under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,data dissemination ,for the purposes of program transparency and dissemination of best practices1 the ,administrator shall include on the public database under subsection 7k77#a7 information on the ,innovative ,approaches to ,technology ,transfer ,grant ,program1 including-- 7i7 the program evaluation plan required under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 a list of recipients of awards under paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 information on the use of grants under paragraph 7#a7 by recipient institutions4 4 #iab4 ,,doe public-private partnerships for commercialization 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,energy 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 #a1jjj1jjj1 if such an agreement falls within the scope of-- 7#a7 a strategic plan for the ,national ,laboratory that has been approved by the ,department of ,energy2 or 7#b7 the most recent congressionally approved budget for ,department of ,energy activities to be carried out by the ,national ,laboratory4 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 ,secretary of ,energy1 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 ,department of ,energy1 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 ,within #cj days of entering an agreement under this section1 the director of a ,national ,laboratory shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy 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 respectively2 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 #hac7;a7 of the ,securing ,american ,leadership in ,science and ,technology ,act of #bjba1 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 7f7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section abrogates or otherwise affects the primary responsibilities of any ,national ,laboratory to the ,department of ,energy4 #iac4 ,department of ,energy ,foundation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors for the ,foundation described in section #c7;c74 7#b7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means the ,chair of the ,board described in section #c7;c77#b74 7#c7 ,executive director ,the term ,executive ,director means the ,executive ,director of the ,board described in section #c7;f77#b74 7#d7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,energy ,foundation established under section #c7;a74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7b7 ,establishment of ,energy ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall establish a nonprofit corporation to be known as the ,energy ,foundation referred to in this section as the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,nonapplicability of faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,foundation4 7#d7 ,nonprofit status ,the ,foundation shall be an organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code4 7#e7 ,board of directors 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall operate under a board of directors4 7,b7 ,initial appointment ,the initial appointment of the board of directors shall be facilitated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,composition ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the board of directors shall include representatives from a diverse range of communities1 including-- 7i7 the academic community2 7ii7 the business community2 7iii7 nonprofit organizations2 7iv7 the communities surrounding the laboratories and facilities of the ,department2 and 7v7 the technology transfer and commercialization community4 7,d7 ,restriction on membership ,no employee of the ,department shall be appointed as a member of the board of directors4 7#f7 ,purpose and activities of foundation ,the purpose of the ,foundation is to channel private sector investments that support efforts to create1 develop1 and commercialize innovative technologies that address diverse energy challenges1 by methods that may include-- 7,a7 fostering collaboration and partnerships between the ,federal ,government1 ,state governments1 institutions of higher education1 federally funded research and development centers1 industry1 and nonprofit organizations for the research1 development1 or commercialization of next-generation energy technologies2 7,b7 leveraging technologies to support new product development that supports regional innovation and economic development2 and 7,c7 administering prize competitions to accelerate private sector competition and investment4 7#g7 ,activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may solicit and accept gifts1 grants1 and other donations1 establish accounts1 and invest and expend funds in support of the programs and activities described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d74 7,b7 ,studies1 competitions1 and projects ,the ,foundation may conduct and support studies1 competitions1 projects1 research1 development1 commercialization1 and other activities that further the purpose of the ,foundation described in paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,fellowships and grants ,the ,foundation may award fellowships and grants to recipients selected under clause 7iii7 for activities relating to research1 development1 prototyping1 maturing1 or commercializing of energy technologies4 7i7 ,uses of fellowships and grants ,a fellowship or grant under clause 7i7 may include stipends1 travel1 health insurance benefits1 and other appropriate expenses4 7ii7 ,selection 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall award a fellowship or grant under clause 7i7 based on the technical and commercialization merits of the proposed project4 7,,ii7 ,input ,in selecting recipients of a fellowship or grant under clause 7i71 the ,foundation may consult with potential recipients regarding the ability to carry out various projects that would further the purpose of the ,foundation described in paragraph 7#a74 7iii7 ,federal laboratories 7,i7 ,in general ,federal ,laboratories1 including laboratories of the ,department of ,energy1 may apply for and accept grants under clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,effect ,a ,federal laboratory that applies for or accepts a grant under subclause 7,i7 shall not be considered to be engaging in a competitive procedure4 7,d7 ,supplementary programs ,the ,foundation may carry out supplementary programs-- 7i7 to conduct and support forums1 meetings1 conferences1 courses1 and training workshops consistent with the purpose of the ,foundation described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 to support and encourage the understanding and development of-- 7,i7 data reporting models that promote the translation of technologies from the research stage1 through development and maturation1 and to the market2 and 7,,ii7 policies that make regulation more effective and efficient by leveraging the technology translation data described in subclause 7,i7 for the regulation of relevant technology sectors2 7iii7 for writing1 editing1 printing1 publishing1 and vending books and other materials relating to research carried out under the ,foundation2 and 7iv7 to conduct other activities to carry out and support the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7,e7 ,authority of foundation ,the ,foundation shall be the sole entity responsible for carrying out the activities described in this paragraph4 7,f7 ,administrative control ,no participant in a program under this paragraph or employee of the ,foundation shall exercise any administrative control over any ,federal employee4 7,g7 ,support services ,the ,secretary may provide facilities1 utilities1 and support services to the ,foundation if it is determined by the ,secretary to be advantageous to the research programs of the ,department4