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119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 812: MAKERS Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 28, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
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  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 28, 2025

This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures.

Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions.

In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

11

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1David Scott D-GA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in the House by David Scott.
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  1. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jan 28, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.