Bill · H.R. 2582· House(119-HR-2582)
Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish the Foundation for Standards and Metrology. The Foundation will be a nonprofit corporation designed to support NIST's mission and advance technical standards and emerging technologies. It will be governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Director. The organization aims to foster collaboration between researchers, industry, and various government entities. It is intended to help enhance the economic security and prosperity of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill establishes a new foundation specifically to support NIST's research, infrastructure, and technical standards.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
Advancing technical standards and emerging technologies is intended to enhance economic security and prosperity.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The foundation supports the commercialization of emerging technologies and collaboration with industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Researchers and Workers: The Foundation can provide direct support to NIST associates through fellowships, grants, stipends, travel, and health insurance (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(c)(7)).
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Economic and Technological Growth: The mission includes advancing the commercialization of emerging technologies and technical standards to enhance economic security (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(b)).
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Infrastructure Improvements: The Foundation is authorized to support the expansion and improvement of research facilities and infrastructure (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(c)(4)).
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Collaborative Opportunities: The bill promotes collaboration between researchers, industry, higher education, and various levels of government (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(b) and (c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Risks: The United States government will not be liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(m)).
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Potential Conflicts of Interest: While the bill mandates conflict of interest standards, it notes that individuals must be prohibited from participating in matters that affect their financial interests (Section 2, subsection a, SEC. 10236(k)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Students+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/24/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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