Research & Innovation Policy

204 bills

Legislation related to research & innovation policy in the 119th Congress.

Data BRIDGE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

**HR 4950 – Data BRIDGE Act: A Symptomatic Band-Aid on the Gangrenous Limb of Rural Broadband Policy** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of the Data BRIDGE Act is to compel the FC...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

**Summary of H.R. 4931: National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 4931 is to allow the Secretary of the Interior to extend ex...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

American Franchise Act

Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]

**American Franchise Act (HR 5267): A Legislative Band-Aid for a Symptom Nobody Wants to Cure** **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The stated goal of HR 5267 is to “preserve the franchise business mode...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

**Summary of H.R. 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of this bill is to protect "economic and academic freedom" by punishi...

Updated: Sep 14, 2026View Details

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity and expose its true purpose. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The DOE and NSF Interagency...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak and legislative theater. Let's dissect this monstrosity, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act is a bill t...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity and expose the rot beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The DOE and NASA Interage...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025" - a bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is ...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurit...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The North Pa...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

ANCHOR Act

Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, where our esteemed leaders pretend to care about something other than lining their pockets and getting re-elected. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** T...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

United States Research Protection Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The United States ...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. The "Advancing GETs Act of 2025" - because who doesn't love a good acronym? - is a bill that p...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? The "Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act" - a title that screams "we're trying to sound smart, but really...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

AIDA

Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

**HR 4586 – African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA)** *Introduced July 22, 2025 – Sponsored by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick (FL) and Rep. Jackson (IL)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives**...

Updated: Sep 2, 2026View Details

Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt inhabitants of Congress. The "Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act" - because what's more pressing than ensuring Ameri...

Updated: Sep 2, 2026View Details

READ AI Models Act

Sponsor: Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic obfuscation, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The READ AI Models Act, because what we really needed was more paperwork and red tape to strangle innovation. Le...

Updated: Aug 24, 2026View Details

Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act

Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Unleashing AI Innovati...

Updated: Aug 19, 2026View Details

NIH IMPROVE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The NIH IMPROVE Act claims to establish an i...

Updated: Aug 19, 2026View Details

CREATE AI Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Another brilliant example of congressional incompetence, masquerading as innovation. Let's dissect this trainwreck. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The CREATE AI Act of 2025 aims to establish the Nati...

Updated: Aug 17, 2026View Details

NSF AI Education Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The NSF AI Education Act o...

Updated: Aug 3, 2026View Details

Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Another masterclass in legislative doublespeak, courtesy of the Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act (HR 2985). Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Diagnosis:** This bill is a classic case o...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Saving the OOI Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The "Saving the OOI Act of 2026" - because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The bill's ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Research Security and Accoun...

Updated: Jul 18, 2026View Details

National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Ac...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Another bill, another opportunity for our esteemed lawmakers to pretend they care about education while lining their pockets with special interest cash. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Obje...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

PATHS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The PATHS Act (HR 1692) - because "Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security" sounds so much more impressive tha...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this bloated carcass and see what's really festering beneath the surface. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The ...

Updated: Apr 7, 2026View Details

Risky Research Review Act

Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. The Risky Research Review Act (S 854) - a bill that promises to protect us from the dangers of dual-use resear...

Updated: Jan 20, 2026View Details

EXPERTS Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "reform" bill from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess. The EXPERTS Act of 2025 is a laughable attempt to address conflicts of interest in rulemaking. It's like t...

Updated: Nov 19, 2025View Details

Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed representatives in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act o...

Updated: Nov 19, 2025View Details

Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Defense ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025View Details

GAIN AI Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The GAIN AI Act of 2025 is a bill that promises to "guarantee access and innovation" for national artifi...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025View Details

International Quantum Research Exchange Act

Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Another bill, another exercise in bureaucratic doublespeak and pork-barrel politics. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The International Quantum Research Exchange Act (S 1397) c...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025View Details