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H.R. 2225 (117th)

National Science Foundation for the Future Act

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Introduced

26 March 2021

Last action

12 July 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Peter Meijer, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Michael San Nicolas, Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Anthony Gonzalez, Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Jake LaTurner, Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Subjects

Energy, Education, Climate

Source updated

17 December 2025

Energy · Education · Climate

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Summary

National Science Foundation for the Future Act This bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) through FY2026 and authorizes programs and activities at the NSF. The bill establishes requirements for the NSF, including to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the status and opportunities for Pre-K through 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (STEM) education research; award grants to establish no fewer than three multidisciplinary Centers for Tranformative Education Research and Translation to support research and development of STEM education innovations; award grants to establish a network of centers for science and technical education; carry out a national initiative to facilitate the development of networks and partnerships to broaden participation in STEM studies and careers of historically underrepresented groups; maintain a Research Security and Policy office to coordinate all research security policy issues across the NSF; award grants to support research to improve our understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems; support research to significantly advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system; and award grants to advance knowledge of risk assessment and predictability to improve our ability to predict extreme events and natural hazards, including pandemics. The bill also establishes within the NSF a Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions to advance research and development solutions to address societal and national challenges.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 May 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 May 2021

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 May 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 June 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 June 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 28 June 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 June 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3187-3202)

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 June 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 67 (Roll no. 186).(text: CR H3187-3202)

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 June 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3187-3206)

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 June 2021

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 June 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2225.

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 June 2021

    Floor

    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 June 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 28 June 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.

    Source: Committee

  19. 28 June 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-73.

    Source: Committee

  20. 12 July 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

28 June 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 345 · No 67 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 18

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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