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S 3191 — Industries of the Future Act of 2020

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.

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Summary

Industries of the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to report to Congress on research and development investments, infrastructure, and workforce development investments of the federal government that enable continued U.S. leadership in industries of the future. The President shall establish or designate an Industries of the Future Coordination Council. The council shall provide the OSTP with advice on ways in which the government can ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in developing emerging technologies that improve the quality of life of the people of the United States, increase U.S. economic competitiveness, and strengthen U.S. national security.

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The amendments to S. 3191 introduce a definition of "industries of the future" that includes emerging technologies. They also modify the structure of the investment plans, specifically combining previous separate items into a unified assessment and plan for baseline investments and their increase. These changes aim to provide a clearer focus on emerging technologies while streamlining the investment strategy related to civilian research and development.

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3191 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3191 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
3191 To increase the capacity of research and development programs of the Federal Government that focus on industries of the future, and for other purposes.
593 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3191 [Report No.
116-300] To increase the capacity of research and development programs of the Federal Government that focus on industries of the future, and for other purposes.
Baldwin, and Mr.
Baldwin, Mr.
Peters) introduced the following bill;
Peters, and Ms.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To increase the capacity of research and development programs of the Federal Government that focus on industries of the future, and for other purposes.
Hassan) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation November 17, 2020 Reported by Mr.
Wicker, with amendments [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To increase the capacity of research and development programs of the Federal Government that focus on industries of the future, and for other purposes.
(1) An assessment of the current baseline of investments in civilian research and development investments of the Federal Government in the industries of the future.
(1) A definition, for purposes of this Act, of the term ``industries of the future'' that includes emerging technologies.
(2) A plan to double such baseline investments in artificial intelligence and quantum information science by fiscal year 2022.
( 12) An assessment of the current baseline of investments in civilian research and development investments of the Federal Government in the industries of the future.
(3) A detailed plan to increase investments described in paragraph (1) in industries of the future to $10,000,000,000 per year by fiscal year 2025.
(23) A plan to double such baseline investments in artificial intelligence and quantum information science by fiscal year 2022.
(4) A plan to leverage investments described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) in industries of the future to elicit complimentary investments by non-Federal entities to the greatest extent practicable.
(34) A detailed plan to increase investments described in paragraph (1 2) in industries of the future to $10,000,000,000 per year by fiscal year 2025.
(5) Proposed legislation to implement such plans.
(45) A plan to leverage investments described in paragraphs (1 2), ( 2 3), and ( 3 4) in industries of the future to elicit complimentary investments by non-Federal entities to the greatest extent practicable.
(56) Proposed legislation to implement such plans.
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Calendar No.
593 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3191 [Report No.
116-300] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To increase the capacity of research and development programs of the Federal Government that focus on industries of the future, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ November 17, 2020 Reported with amendments
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Action History

  1. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-300.

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-300.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3191 do?
Industries of the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to report to Congress on research and development investments, infrastructure, and workforce development investments of the federal government that enable continued U.S. leadership in industries of the future. The President shall establish or designate an Industries of the Future Coordination Council. The council shall provide the OSTP with advice on ways in which the government can ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in developing emerging technologies that improve the quality of life of the people of the United States, increase U.S. economic competitiveness, and strengthen U.S. national security.
Who sponsors S 3191?
S 3191 is sponsored by Wicker, Roger F. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3191?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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