Skip to content
PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

United States · Bill · HR

H.R. 4521 (117th)

Strategic Competition Act of 2021

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 July 2021

Last action

5 May 2022 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Marie Newman, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]

Subjects

Environment, Agriculture, Energy, Education

Source updated

17 December 2025

Environment · Agriculture · Energy · Education

Official sourceDownload fileView documentsShare

Summary

Bioeconomy Research and Development Act of 2021 This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, and economic productivity and competitiveness. Among other activities, the initiative must include sustained support for research centers, individual investigators, technologies, and training. The initiative shall include outreach to primarily undergraduate and minority-serving institutions about initiative opportunities, and shall encourage the development of research collaborations between research-intensive universities and such institutions. The OSTP shall designate an interagency committee to coordinate initiative activities as appropriate. The interagency committee shall submit triennial reports to Congress through FY2028 in support of the initiative. The National Science Foundation (NSF) shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a review of, and make recommendations with respect to, the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research and development. The NSF, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Health and Human Services shall carry out related activities as part of the initiative.

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

  1. 19 July 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 July 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 August 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 January 2022

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 January 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 January 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 28 January 2022

    Discharge

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  10. 28 January 2022

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 28 January 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 January 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-235, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 February 2022

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H358-899; text: CR H358-806)

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 February 2022

    Vote

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 February 2022

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 900 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 February 2022

    Vote

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 February 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H925-934, H934-944)

    Source: Floor

  18. 3 February 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.

    Source: Floor

  19. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4521.

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 February 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  21. 4 February 2022

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).

    Source: Floor

  22. 4 February 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 210 (Roll no. 31).

    Source: Floor

  23. 4 February 2022

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 221 (Roll no. 30).

    Source: Floor

  24. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

  25. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    Mr. McCaul moved to recommit to the Committee on Science. (consideration: CR H961-962; text: CR H961)

    Source: Floor

  26. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  27. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House proceeded with further consideration on H.R. 4521.

    Source: Floor

  28. 4 February 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-961)

    Source: Floor

  29. 17 February 2022

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  30. 28 February 2022

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.

    Source: Calendars

  31. 17 March 2022

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  32. 21 March 2022

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1261)

    Source: Floor

  33. 22 March 2022

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1273)

    Source: Floor

  34. 23 March 2022

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1717)

    Source: Floor

  35. 24 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1757-1760)

    Source: Floor

  36. 28 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1789-1793, S1793-1799)

    Source: Floor

  37. 28 March 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 3/24/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 28. Record Vote Number: 109.

    Source: Floor

  38. 29 March 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  39. 30 March 2022

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 30 March 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

    Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4004)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 30 March 2022

    Floor

    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Stevens asked unanimous consent that a motion to instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, shall be in order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or his designee, and that such motion shall be in order notwithstanding any appointment of conferees.

    Source: Floor

  42. 31 March 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 31 March 2022

    Vote

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 74 (Roll no. 100).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 31 March 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 31 March 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to a previous order of the House, Mr. Lucas offered a motion to instruct on H.R. 4521.

    Source: Floor

  46. 31 March 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Lucas moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H4046-4053)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 4 April 2022

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

  48. 7 April 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA), Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 27 April 2022

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2197)

    Source: Floor

  50. 28 April 2022

    Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2199-2211)

    Source: Floor

  51. 4 May 2022

    ResolvingDifferences

    Motion by Senator Paul to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2312)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 4 May 2022

    Floor

    Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S2312-2326)

    Source: Floor

  53. 5 May 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

31 March 2022 · passed · On Motion to Instruct Conferees · Passed · Official source

Yes 351 · No 74 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

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

28 March 2022 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4521 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 68 · No 28 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

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

4 February 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 222 · No 210 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

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

4 February 2022 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 211 · No 221 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

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

Versions

Documents

14 official files

Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

View fileDownload file

This file cannot be previewed here. Use View or Download.

Leesvertaling

Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 28 March 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

  • Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)

    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 28 March 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Passed Senate

    summary · EN · 28 March 2022

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 28 February 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 28 February 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 4 February 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Engrossed in House (PDF)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 4 February 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Passed House

    summary · EN · 4 February 2022

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Reported in House (text)

    Reported in House · EN · 28 January 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Reported in House (PDF)

    Reported in House · EN · 28 January 2022

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Reported to House, Part I

    summary · EN · 28 January 2022

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2021

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House (PDF)

    Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2021

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 19 July 2021

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

Sponsors

Showing 48 of 105 sponsors and actors.

Related records

Showing 12 of 32 related records.

Sources

PoliticalRepo is an index and interpretation layer, not the authoritative legal source.