Increase federal funding and support for research and development in emerging technologies to boost national economic competitiveness.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with American Innovation Act of 2025?
The American Innovation Act of 2026, known as S. 4207, remains in the Senate Committee on Finance as of March 24, 2026. Members of the committee must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most federal bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without reaching the floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by American Innovation Act of 2025 (H.R. 1778 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 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 H.R. 368 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 368 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
