Bill · H.R. 4496· House(119-HR-4496)
Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Foster
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Energy to fund the restoration and modernization of National Laboratories. The funding is intended to address deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and laboratory modernization. The bill authorizes $5,000,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030. It includes requirements for the Secretary to submit project lists to Congress annually. Additionally, the bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to implement a new strategy for facilities and infrastructure.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The bill provides a massive $25 billion infusion specifically for scientific research infrastructure and capabilities.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
Funding National Laboratories directly increases the capacity for scientific and medical research.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
Upgrading computing capabilities at national labs can significantly enhance cybersecurity and defense capabilities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes significant new federal spending of $25 billion over five years.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvements: The Secretary will fund priority deferred maintenance projects, which include the upgrade of and construction of research laboratories, administrative buildings, utilities, and roads (Section 2(a)(3)(A)).
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Scientific Advancement: Modernization projects will support existing and emerging science missions by providing new, specialized requirements for scientific user facilities and computing capabilities (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(i)).
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Operational Safety and Sustainability: Lab modernization is intended to help maintain operations that are safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable and responsible (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Facility Closures: The required strategy for facilities and infrastructure includes the potential for closing unneeded facilities (Section 2(b)(a)(2)(B)).
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+8Increases Space Exploration+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Improves Roads And Bridges+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Business Owners+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces National Debt-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan