Bill · H.R. 2628· House(119-HR-2628)
American Innovation Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Foster
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The American Innovation Act aims to prioritize funding through a national investment in basic science research. The bill authorizes significant annual appropriations for several federal entities, including the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy's Office of Science. It also provides funding for Department of Defense science and technology programs, NIST research, and NASA's Science Mission Directorate. These funding levels are scheduled to increase annually through fiscal year 2035. Starting in fiscal year 2036, appropriations would be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into scientific research?+10
The bill explicitly authorizes massive increases for scientific research agencies.
Does this put more into space exploration?+8
The bill significantly increases funding for NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
Investment in basic science and innovation is a long-term driver of economic growth.
The opposite
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill increases spending for Department of Defense science and technology programs.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill authorizes significant new spending which may increase the national deficit.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases government spending through large new appropriations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Scientific Research: The bill provides substantial, growing appropriations for the National Science Foundation (Section 2(a)(1)), the Department of Energy Office of Science (Section 2(a)(2)), and NASA's Science Mission Directorate (Section 2(a)(5)). This represents a sustained national investment in basic science research.
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Support for National Defense Technology: The bill authorizes significant annual increases for Department of Defense science and technology programs (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Growth in Technical Services: The National Institute of Standards and Technology is slated to receive increased funding for scientific and technical research and services (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Protection from Budget Cuts: The act amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act to exempt these specific appropriations from sequestration (Section 2(d)(1)). This ensures that the funding remains available even if sequestration orders are issued.
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Financial Stability for Programs: Amounts appropriated under this act are designated to remain available until they are expended (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+10Increases Space Exploration+8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Reduces Military Spending-3
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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