House Bill 4588
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Regional Innovation Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4588
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Regional Innovation Act of 2021
This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program.
The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to
- encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives;
- designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and
- develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation.
Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to
- enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States;
- accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships;
- improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and
- support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities.
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02/28/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
02/28/2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.
07/27/2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/27/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
07/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:45 PM