Congress·In Committee·S. 1235

Technology: Creating a New Foundation for Science and Innovation

Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act

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Congress is proposing a bill to create a new nonprofit group called the Foundation for Standards and Metrology. This group would help the government set the rules for how new technologies work and ensure the U.S. remains a leader in science.
The foundation would act as a bridge between the government, universities, and private businesses. Its goal is to take scientific discoveries made in labs and turn them into real-world products faster.
The group would support researchers by providing money for things like fellowships, training, and travel. It would also help pay for better lab equipment and buildings needed for advanced research.
Starting in 2026, the foundation would receive up to $1.25 million in taxpayer money each year, but it would also be allowed to accept private donations and gifts to help fund its projects.
To keep things fair, the foundation would be run by a board of 11 experts from different industries. They would have to follow strict ethics rules and release public reports every year showing where their money comes from and how it is spent.

2 milestones2 actions

Apr 1, 2025Senate

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

Apr 1, 2025

Introduced in Senate

1 bill

Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act

Apr 1 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act

Bill NumberS 1235

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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