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[H.R. 3858 Reported in House (RH)]
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Union Calendar No. 178
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3858
[Report No. 117-248]
To establish a national science and technology strategy, a quadrennial
science and technology review, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 11, 2021
Mr. Waltz (for himself, Ms. Ross, Mr. Lucas, and Ms. Johnson of Texas)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology
February 18, 2022
Additional sponsors: Mr. Sherman, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Ellzey
February 18, 2022
Reported from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
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A BILL
To establish a national science and technology strategy, a quadrennial
science and technology review, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Science and Technology
Strategy Act of 2021''.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.
Section 206 of the National Science and Technology Policy,
Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6615) is amended to
read as follows:
``SEC. 206. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY.
``(a) In General.--Not later than the end of each calendar year
immediately after the calendar year in which a review under section
206b is completed, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy, in consultation with the National Science and Technology
Council, 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 4-year period (in
this Act referred to as `the national science and technology
strategy').
``(b) Requirements.--Each national science and technology strategy
required by subsection (a) shall delineate a national science and
technology strategy consistent with--
``(1) the recommendations and priorities developed by the
review established in section 206b;
``(2) the most recent national security strategy report
submitted pursuant to section 1032 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (50 U.S.C. 3043);
``(3) other relevant national plans; and
``(4) the strategic plans of relevant Federal departments
and agencies.
``(c) 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 requests.
``(d) Report.--The President shall submit to Congress each year a
comprehensive report on the national science and technology strategy of
the United States. Each report on the national science and technology
strategy of the United States shall include a description of--
``(1) strategic objectives and priorities necessary to
maintain the leadership of the United States in science and
technology and to advance science and technology to address
societal and national challenges, including near-term, medium-
term, and long-term research priorities;
``(2) programs, policies, and activities that the President
recommends across all Federal agencies to achieve the strategic
objectives in paragraph (1); and
``(3) global trends in science and technology, including
potential threats to the leadership of the United States in
science and technology and opportunities for international
collaboration in science and technology.
``(e) Publication.--The Director shall, consistent with the
protection of national security and other sensitive matters to the
maximum extent practicable, make each report submitted under subsection
(d) publicly available on an internet website of the Office.''.
SEC. 3. QUADRENNIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW.
The National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and
Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.) is amended by inserting
after section 206 the following:
``SEC. 206B. QUADRENNIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW.
``(a) Requirements.--
``(1) Quadrennial reviews required.--Not later than
December 31, 2022, and every 4 years thereafter, the Director
of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall complete a
review of the science and technology enterprise of the United
States (in this section referred to as the `quadrennial science
and technology review').
``(2) Scope.--The quadrennial science and technology review
shall be a comprehensive examination of the science and
technology strategy of the United States, including
recommendations for maintaining global leadership in science
and technology and advancing science and technology to address
the societal and national challenges and guidance on the
coordination of programs, assets, capabilities, budget,
policies, and authorities across all Federal research and
development programs.
``(3) Consultation.--The Director of the Office of Science
and Technology Policy shall conduct each quadrennial science
and technology review under this subsection in consultation
with--
``(A) the National Science and Technology Council;
``(B) the heads of other relevant Federal agencies;
``(C) the President's Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology;
``(D) the National Science Board;
``(E) the National Security Council; and
``(F) other relevant governmental and
nongovernmental entities, including representatives
from industry, institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, Members of Congress, and other
policy experts.
``(4) Coordination.--The Director shall ensure that each
quadrennial science and technology review conducted under this
section is coordinated with other relevant statutorily required
reviews, and to the maximum extent practicable incorporates
information and recommendations from existing reviews to avoid
duplication.
``(b) Contents.--In each quadrennial science and technology review,
the Director shall--
``(1) provide an integrated view of, and recommendations
for, science and technology policy across the Federal
Government, while considering economic and national security
and other societal and national challenges;
``(2) assess and recommend priorities for research,
development and demonstration programs to maintain American
leadership in science and technology;
``(3) assess and recommend priorities for research,
development, and demonstration programs to address societal and
national challenges;
``(4) assess the global competition in science and
technology and identify potential threats to the leadership of
the United States in science and technology and opportunities
for international collaboration;
``(5) assess and make recommendations on the science,
technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science
workforce in the United States;
``(6) assess and make recommendations to improve regional
innovation across the United States;
``(7) assess and make recommendations to improve
translation of basic research and the enhancement of technology
transfer of federally funded research;
``(8) assess and identify the infrastructure and tools
needed to maintain the leadership of the United States in
science and technology and address other societal and national
challenges; and
``(9) 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 States.
``(c) Reporting.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than December 31 of the year
in which a quadrennial science and technology review is
conducted, the Director shall submit a report of the review to
Congress.
``(2) Publication.--The Director shall, consistent with the
protection of national security and other sensitive matters to
the maximum extent possible, make each report submitted under
paragraph (1) publicly available on an internet website of the
Office of Science and Technology Policy.''.
Union Calendar No. 178
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3858
[Report No. 117-248]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To establish a national science and technology strategy, a quadrennial
science and technology review, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
February 18, 2022
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed