Increase collaboration between federal research agencies and private companies to boost technological development.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act?
The Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act is currently stalled in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as of March 31, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation ends due to committee inaction rather than a formal rejection. This bill has seen no recorded progress since March 31, 2025, and follows a similar pattern to the previous version that expired in July 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S. 1235 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4639 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4639 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Christopher Coons (D-DE)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.