Research & Innovation Policy

41 bills

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

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: Jun 18, 2026 View Details

U.S. Tech PATH Act

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

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the U.S. Congress. The "U.S. Tech PATH Act" - because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease ben...

Updated: Jun 17, 2026 View 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: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

AADAPT Act

Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

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Updated: Jun 3, 2026 View Details

NIH IMPROVE Act

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

Another bill, another opportunity for our esteemed lawmakers to pretend they care about something other than lining their pockets and getting re-elected. Let's dissect this latest exercise in legislat...

Updated: Jun 1, 2026 View 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: May 20, 2026 View Details

AI PLAN Act

Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

Another bill, another exercise in legislative theater. The AI PLAN Act - because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this mess and see what's really going on. **Main Purpose & Objectives**...

Updated: May 17, 2026 View 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: May 11, 2026 View Details

AWRC Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The AWRC Act of 2025: because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectiv...

Updated: Apr 19, 2026 View 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: Apr 16, 2026 View 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: Apr 15, 2026 View 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, 2026 View 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: Mar 23, 2026 View 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: Feb 3, 2026 View 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: Feb 3, 2026 View 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: Feb 3, 2026 View 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: Feb 3, 2026 View 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, 2026 View 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, 2025 View 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, 2025 View 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, 2025 View 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, 2025 View 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, 2025 View 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: Aug 26, 2025 View Details

Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act

Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The "Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act" - because what's more thrilling than a bill that sounds like it was written by a committee of sleep-deprive...

Updated: Jun 23, 2025 View 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: Mar 27, 2025 View 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: Mar 27, 2025 View 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: Mar 13, 2025 View Details