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H.R. 812 (119th)

MAKERS Act

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Introduced

28 January 2025

Last action

28 January 2025 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

20 March 2026

Education

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Summary

Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures. Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions. In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 2025

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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2 official files

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