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US Science and Technology Strategy: Planning for Innovation's Future

This act mandates the development of a national science and technology strategy and regular quadrennial reviews. The goal is to maintain the US's leadership in innovation, potentially leading to new technologies, job creation, and solutions to societal challenges, thereby impacting citizens' quality of life.
Key points
Requirement for a four-year national science and technology development strategy, to be publicly available.
Regular reviews of the US science and technology landscape, involving experts from various fields, including industry and academia.
Focus on maintaining global US leadership in science and technology, potentially leading to innovations in medicine, energy, or communication.
Analysis of global competition and threats, as well as opportunities for international collaboration in science.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3858
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2021-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Science and Technology Strategy Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3858.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement for a four-year national science and technology development strategy, to be publicly available.
  • Regular reviews of the US science and technology landscape, involving experts from various fields, including industry and academia.
  • Focus on maintaining global US leadership in science and technology, potentially leading to innovations in medicine, energy, or communication.
  • Analysis of global competition and threats, as well as opportunities for international collaboration in science.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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