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Supporting Innovators in U.S. National Laboratories

This act aims to support entrepreneurs and innovators by providing them access to resources, expertise, and financial aid within national laboratories. This allows citizens with new technology ideas to develop their projects, potentially leading to new businesses and job creation.
Key points
Laboratory Access: Innovators will gain access to advanced research facilities and experts at national laboratories.
Financial Support: Program participants will receive funds for research, development, and coverage of living costs and health insurance.
Career Development: The program offers training, mentorship, and connections with industry leaders, aiding in the commercialization of ideas.
Intellectual Property Rights: Participants retain full rights to inventions and technologies developed within the program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4084
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2022-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Leveraging our National Laboratories to Develop Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4084.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Laboratory Access: Innovators will gain access to advanced research facilities and experts at national laboratories.
  • Financial Support: Program participants will receive funds for research, development, and coverage of living costs and health insurance.
  • Career Development: The program offers training, mentorship, and connections with industry leaders, aiding in the commercialization of ideas.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Participants retain full rights to inventions and technologies developed within the program.
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 Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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