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April 3, 2023 In recent years, Congress has increased support for economic development policies that incorporate a regional innovation systems (RIS) approach. RIS are composed of public and private sector [...]

February 8, 2024 The international scientific community generally views the free and open exchange of information as vital to the process of scientific inquiry, including the vetting of ideas and [...]

Updated February 22, 2024 Advances in science and technology have long played a critical role in ensuring the technological preeminence of the United States military. For this reason, the Department [...]

In reaction to concerns about widening socioeconomic and regional disparities, as well as the capacity of small, rural, and underserved communities to be competitive in the global economy, Congress expanded [...]

May 19, 2023 Introduction The President's FY2024 Budget Proposal Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role in U.S. [...]

May 23, 2023 Introduction Overview of the Biden Administration's ARPA-H Proposal Congressional Action Executive Action Selected Policy and Oversight Issues Independence and Autonomy Questions and Considerations for Congress Defining ARPA-H's [...]

Updated December 13, 2022 Advances in science and technology have long played a critical role in ensuring the technological preeminence of the United States military. For this reason, the Department [...]

R46614 November 9, 2022 The results of research and development (R&D) help inform the decisions that policymakers and the public reach on a wide range of issues, including human health [...]

November 16, 2022 The federal government invests approximately $160 billion each year in research and development (R&D) to address a broad range of national interests from advancing public health and [...]

October 5, 2022 Introduction (1) The bioeconomy is the portion of the economy based on products, services, and processes derived from biological resources (e.g., plants and microorganisms). According to the [...]

Updated October 21, 2022 Contents Overview Data Sources and Limitations Small Business Innovation Research SBIR Overview SBIR Phases Phase I Phase II Phase III Technical Assistance SBIR Eligibility Recent and [...]

Updated September 19, 2022 Contents Introduction Variability in the Scope of the Bioeconomy The Bioeconomy of the United States Federal Activity in the U.S. Bioeconomy Executive Branch Congress Policy Considerations [...]

September 20, 2022 A recent news report questioned why a potentially revolutionary battery technology discovered at a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory was licensed to a firm that manufactures [...]

Updated August 12, 2022 Contents Introduction Overview of the Biden Administration's ARPA-H Proposal White House Listening Sessions for ARPA-H Executive Action Congressional Action Appropriations Authorizations Selected Policy Issues Independence and [...]

June 10, 2022 Contents Introduction The President's FY2023 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role in [...]

Updated June 2, 2022 Contents Introduction Background on Quasi-Governmental Entities Existing Agency-Related Nonprofit R&D Organizations Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) National Foundation for the Centers for Disease [...]

May 10, 2022 Congress is considering the establishment of a new regional technology and innovation hub program in U.S. competition legislation. The House and Senate are reconciling H.R. 4521, the [...]

May 24, 2022 Contents Introduction What Is mRNA? mRNA-based Medicine Potential Future Uses Other mRNA-Based Vaccines Cancer Treatments Rare Diseases Research Challenges Federal Support, Market Projections, and Private Investment Federal [...]

Updated January 19, 2022 Contents Introduction The President's FY2022 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role [...]

Updated December 20, 2021 Advances in science and technology have long played a critical role in ensuring the technological preeminence of the United States military. For this reason, the Department [...]

Updated November 17, 2021 Contents Introduction The President's FY2022 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role [...]

Contents Introduction Overview of Proposed ARPA-H Congressional Action Potential Questions for Consideration Should Congress Establish ARPA-H? What Might ARPA-H Focus On? How Would ARPA-H Compare to Other NIH Programs and [...]

August 19, 2021 The term bioeconomy refers to the share of the economy based on products, services, and processes derived from biological resources (e.g., plants and microorganisms). The bioeconomy is [...]

Updated August 19, 2021 Contents Introduction Background Organizational Structure The DARPA Model Trust and Autonomy Limited Tenure Sense of Mission Risk-Taking and Tolerance for Failure Other Factors Hiring and Contracting [...]

Updated August 17, 2021 The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established in 1982 by the Small Business Innovation Development Act (P.L. 97-219) to increase the participation of small [...]

May 5, 2021 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector [...]

May 18, 2021 On April 9, 2021, the Office of Budget and Management (OMB) submitted President Biden's FY2022 discretionary budget request to Congress. This 'skinny' budget request proposed the creation [...]

Updated April 16, 2021 Contents Introduction What Is Scientific Integrity? Background Past Events and Recent Concerns Assessment and Review of Federal Scientific Integrity Policies Issues for Consideration Monitoring and Evaluating [...]

Updated December 17, 2020 Contents Introduction The President's FY2021 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role [...]

November 20, 2020 The results of research and development (R&D) help inform the decisions that policymakers and the public reach on a wide range of issues, including human health and [...]

June 30, 2020 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has contributed to the development of important military and commercial technologies, including stealth and personal electronics. DARPA's role and investments [...]

May 27, 2020 Contents Background: Comprehensive Energy Policy Title I--Innovation Subtitle A--Efficiency Part I--Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Subpart A--Buildings Subpart B--Industrial Efficiency and Competitiveness Subpart C--Federal Agency Energy Efficiency [...]

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established in 1982 by the Small Business Innovation Development Act (P.L. 97-219) to increase the participation of small innovative companies in federally [...]

April 6, 2020 Contents Background Broad Prize Competition Authority Agency Specific Prize Competition Authorities Prize Competition Trends Potential Policy Considerations Legislation in the 116th Congress Figures Figure 1. Number of [...]

December 9, 2019 Contents Introduction Background on Quasi-Governmental Entities Existing Agency-Related Nonprofit R&D Organizations Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control [...]

The article presents a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service on science and technology issues for the 118th U.S. Congress Topics discussed include interagency coordination; workforce adequacy; intellectual property policies; and tax incentives. Other areas of focus include agriculture, climate change, biotechnology, defense, energy, earth and environmental sciences.

The article focuses on the U.S. Congress has increased support for economic development policies that incorporate a regional innovation systems (RIS) approach. It mentions RIS approach seeks to develop an ecosystem that fosters linkages between organizations so that a region may increase jobs attract investment. It also mentions federal support for RIS and restructure places and regional economies that have been impacted by globalization and international trade.

Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development Disruptive and Convergent Technology America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Technology Transfer from Federal [...]

October 4, 2018 Contents Introduction The President's FY2019 Budget Request Federal R&D Funding Perspectives Federal R&D by Agency Federal R&D by Character of Work, Facilities, and Equipment Federal Role in [...]

Updated May 22, 2018 Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Regulations for Federally Funded [...]

The article examines the budget request of U.S. President Joseph Biden for federal research and development (R&D) funding for fiscal year 2022. The government support for scientific and engineering R&D focused on national defense, health, safety, environment and energy security. Majority of the R&D funding involved the Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services. Also emphasized is the role of Congress in defining the R&D priorities of the U.S.

The article presents a report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service which describes global research and development landscape and implications for the Department of Defense. It mentions about increasing Department of Defense collaboration and engagement with industry and academia by driving the development of key technologies, and create a more agile and innovative department. It also informs on the take of Congress in addressing technical superiority.

The article offers information on the Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding by U.S. President Donald Trump for the fiscal 2021. It mentions Office of Management and Budget (OMB) adopted a change to the definition of development, applying a more narrow treatment that it describes as "experimental development." It also mentions Congress passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act.

The article offers insight to the U.S. President Donald Trump's research and development budget request for Fiscal Year 2020. It mentions about appropriations status for Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Energy, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.