,i #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ajagc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #bg1 #bjbf,ms4 ,rivas 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,lieu1 ,mr4 ,moulton1 ,mrs4 ,mc,clain ,delaney1 ,ms4 ,ross1 ,mr4 ,tonko1 and ,mrs4 ,beatty7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj to reauthorize the research experiences for undergraduates program at the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,nsf ,research ,experiences for ,undergraduates ,act of #bjbf or the ,,nsf ,,reu ,act of #bjbf4 #b4 ,,nsf research experiences for undergraduates ,the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-ceh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 of section #b 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba note71 by striking ,the term and inserting ,except as provided in section #ejb1 the term2 7#b7 in section #ejb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp note7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#f71 7#g71 7#ab71 and 7#ad71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,emerging research institution ,the term emerging research institution has the meaning given such term in section #ajjjb of the ,research1 ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahija74 2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,e,p,s,co,r institution ,the term ,e,p,s,co,r institution means an institution of higher education1 nonprofit organization1 or other institution located in a jurisdiction under section #aac of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb;g74 7#e7 ,first-generation college student ,the term first-generation college student has the meaning given such term in section #djb;,a of the ,higher ,education of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#aa74 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ,junior or community college ,the term junior or community college has the meaning given such term in section #cab of the ,higher ,education of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7#i7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means a ,hispanic-serving institution 7as such term is defined in section #ejb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a771 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution or ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as such term is defined in section #cag of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d771 a historically ,black college or university 7defined as a part ,b institution in section #cbb of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa771 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as such term is defined in section #caf of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c771 or a ,predominantly ,black institution or an ,asian ,american and ,native ,american-serving institution 7as such terms are defined in section #cag of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7774 7#aj7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#aa7 ,,reu site ,the term ,,reu site means a research experience described in section #ead funded by the ,national ,science ,foundation that engages cohorts of undergraduate students in faculty-mentored1 research centered around a specific ,,stem theme4 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem has the meaning given such term in section #ajjjb of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahija74 2 and 7#c7 in section #ead 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbp-#f2 relating to research experiences for undergraduates71 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,,nsf research experiences for undergraduates 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish a program 7in this section referred to as the program7 to award grants1 on a merit-reviewed1 competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations1 or consortia of such institutions and organizations1 to provide research experiences across a wide range of ,,stem disciplines for undergraduates students during the summer months1 academic year1 or both1 with consideration given to the goal of promoting the participation of the following3 7,a7 ,individuals with limited or no prior experience in ,,stem research4 7,b7 ,individuals identified in section #ahhe;a or #ahhe;b of the ,science and ,engineering ,equal ,opportunities ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhe;a and #ahhe;b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,director shall ensure proposals for awards under this section include a description of how the applicant will satisfy the following requirements3 7,a7 ,at least half of the students participating at each summer-based ,,reu site shall be recruited from institutions of higher education at which research opportunities in ,,stem are limited1 including emerging research institutions1 minority-serving institutions1 junior or community colleges1 primarily undergraduate institutions1 and institutions of higher education that are located near or serve rural communities1 including ,e,p,s,co,r institutions4 7,b7 ,to the extent practicable and appropriate1 students participating in each funded program have mentors1 frameworks1 or resources that connect the research experiences of such students to the professional goals of such students4 7,c7 ,mentors and students are supported with an appropriate salary or stipend4 7,d7 ,student participants are tracked1 for employment and continued matriculation in ,,stem disciplines1 through receipt of the undergraduate degree and for at least three years thereafter4 7#c7 ,additional considerations ,in making awards under this subsection1 the ,director may also consider the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the applicant will support students from diverse backgrounds1 including first-generation college students4 7,b7 ,the extent to which the applicant will support students early in the college experiences of such students to pursue degrees in ,,stem disciplines4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the applicant uses consortia or inter-institutional collaborations4 7,d7 ,the representation of a wide range of ,,stem disciplines across the program4 7,e7 ,the geographic and institutional diversity of applicants4 7#d7 ,uses of funds ,awards made under this section shall be used to support the research experiences referred to in paragraph 7#a71 including the following3 7,a7 ,support for ,,reu site coordination and program management4 7,b7 ,support for student travel1 housing1 and accessibility accommodations to reduce barriers to student participation4 7,c7 ,support for students to present at academic conferences the research and findings gained from participation at an ,,reu site4 7,d7 ,engagement and activities with external stakeholders to support student exposure to diverse research environments1 including stakeholders from the academic sector1 public sector1 and private sector4 7,e7 ,support program evaluation and data collection activities to assess the impact of funded activities on student outcomes and career pathways4 7,f7 ,support student professional development 7including training in responsible and ethical conduct of research71 mentor selection and preparation1 graduate school preparation1 and communication of behavioral expectations to ensure a safe1 inclusive1 and harassment-free environment4 7#e7 ,faculty supplements ,the ,director may award supplemental funds1 as appropriate1 for ,,reu sites to enable the participation of mentors or supervisors from institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations at which research experiences in ,,stem are limited1 including institutions of higher education referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 ,supplements under this paragraph may include additional funds for ,,reu site coordination1 ,,reu site program management1 and faculty release time from administrative or teaching duties4 7#f7 ,mentor training ,the ,director may support symposia1 forums1 conferences1 workshops1 or other activities to promote the development of ,,reu site mentors and faculty to share best practices1 research outcomes1 and strategies for mentorship and broadening participation in ,,stem4 7#g7 ,,reu site resources ,the ,director1 as practical and appropriate1 shall distribute resources for ,,reu site management1 including a common application and shared assessment criteria for students applying to ,,reu sites in pursuit of a research experience4 7#h7 ,alumni engagement ,the ,director may support the development of a web-based platform to engage with ,,reu site alumni to reinforce community building1 identify long-term impacts of the program1 and strengthen long-term affiliations between alumni and the ,foundation4 7#i7 ,outreach ,to increase the diversity of participants in undergraduate research experiences referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall support symposia1 forums1 conferences1 or other activities to expand or enhance outreach to the following3 7,a7 ,junior or community colleges4 7,b7 ,minority-serving institutions4 7,c7 ,institutions of higher education that are located near or serve rural communities1 including ,e,p,s,co,r institutions4 7,d7 ,emerging research institutions4 7,e7 ,primarily undergraduate institutions4 7,f7 ,other institutions of higher education4 7#aj7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,director shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 in carrying out this subsection4 7#aa7 ,gift authority ,the ,director is authorized to accept donations from the private sector and nonprofit organizations to supplement1 but not supplant1 activities and research experiences associated with awards under this subsection4 7#ab7 ,report ,not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,director shall submit 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 that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a recommendation1 informed by research community feedback1 on the appropriate balance between ,,reu sites operating during the academic year compared to the summer season4 7,b7 ,an assessment of needed resources1 including data1 infrastructure1 and personnel1 for the ,foundation to track long-term outcomes and impacts of ,,reu site participants4 7,c7 ,a description of the efforts taken by the ,foundation to recruit student participants from institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations at which research opportunities are limited1 including institutions referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 into existing ,,reu sites4 7,d7 ,recommendations1 informed by research community feedback1 on how to promote applications from institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations at which research opportunities are limited1 including institutions referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,e7 ,a description of the efforts taken by the ,foundation to promote interagency coordination1 including the interagency coordination of funding decisions1 to reduce volatility and delays in the process of ,,reu site selections4 7#ac7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcb to carry out this subsection4 4