CHIPS and Science Act - Detailed breakdown

Directs NASA to maintain the Planetary Defense Coordination Office and continue development of the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission, aiming for a launch by March 2026 to detect hazardous asteroids.

Prohibits any person receiving funds from using the amounts to purchase their own equity securities or to pay dividends or other capital distributions.

Amends the NDAA for FY2021 to expand eligibility for semiconductor incentives to nonprofits and broaden the scope to include production of materials and equipment. Defines 'foreign country of concern'.

Requires recipients of federal funds to agree not to materially expand semiconductor manufacturing in China or other foreign countries of concern for 10 years, with violations resulting in full fund recovery.

Establishes a new investment tax credit for advanced manufacturing to incentivize the construction of domestic semiconductor manufacturing facilities and the purchase of manufacturing equipment.

Establishes a 25% investment tax credit for qualified investments in advanced manufacturing facilities, primarily for manufacturing semiconductors or semiconductor equipment.

Allows taxpayers to elect to be treated as making a payment against their tax liability equal to the amount of the credit, effectively making the credit refundable.

The advanced manufacturing investment credit will not apply to property where construction begins after December 31, 2026.

The tax credit will be recaptured if the taxpayer engages in a significant expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the People’s Republic of China or another foreign country of concern.

Directs NIST to lead federal engagement in international technical standards development and establishes a 5-year pilot program to award grants to small businesses and academic institutions to support participation.

Establishes a pilot program within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to provide expansion awards to Centers for worker training, supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and technology adoption.

Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a voluntary National Supply Chain Database through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to assess U.S. manufacturers' capabilities.

Requires agencies to give special consideration to Manufacturing USA institute proposals that contribute to geographic diversity or are located in areas with low income or high proportions of socially disadvantaged residents.

Requires agencies to establish policies promoting domestic production of technologies from the Manufacturing USA Network, including restricting participation by companies from the People's Republic of China without a waiver.

Promotes research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture, including sensor connectivity in rural and agricultural areas.

Authorizes the Director to support research to improve understanding of the economic impact of inflation on the American people, competitiveness, and underserved communities.

Authorizes the Director to make awards to establish and support Regional Innovation Engines to advance research, address challenges, and support regional innovation and education capacity.

Authorizes competitive awards to higher education institutions and non-profits to advance the development, adoption, and commercialization of technologies.

Establishes a program to designate regional technology and innovation hubs and award grants to consortia to develop and implement regional innovation strategies, fostering economic growth and U.S. leadership.

Authorizes grants for both developing regional innovation strategies and implementing them through activities like workforce development, business support, technology maturation, and infrastructure projects.

Establishes the Recompete Pilot Program to provide grants to eligible areas with persistent economic distress, supporting long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation.

Establishes a competitive grant program to fund clean energy incubators that help accelerate the commercial application of new clean energy technologies.

Establishes a program to provide small businesses with vouchers for use at National Laboratories and single-purpose research facilities to improve their products, services, and capabilities.

Authorizes an entrepreneurial leave program for National Laboratory employees to take a leave of absence for up to 3 years to advance the commercial application of energy and related technologies.

Directs NASA to carry out experimental aircraft demonstrations for advanced subsonic, low-boom supersonic, and net-zero emissions aircraft concepts to maintain U.S. leadership in aeronautics.

Requires the NASA Administrator to report to Congress on the status of the U.S. industrial base for civil space missions, including weaknesses and mitigation strategies.

Expands the national semiconductor technology center's mission to include workforce development, authorizes financial awards for its support, and allows for the creation of up to three Manufacturing USA Institutes.

Establishes up to six centers to develop open-source computational codes and software to accelerate the design and discovery of new materials and chemical systems.

Directs the development of a web-based platform and database of computed information on materials properties to accelerate materials discovery and design.

Establishes a research program with NASA on the effects of low-dose radiation on Earth and in space to support long-duration space exploration.

Establishes a Department of Energy research, development, and demonstration program to advance U.S. competitiveness in applied mathematics, computational science, and computer science.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop a strategy for achieving computing systems with capabilities beyond exascale, focusing on new architectures, AI, and quantum computing.

Establishes a Department of Energy program to research, develop, and demonstrate quantum network infrastructure to accelerate innovation in distributed quantum computing and secure communications.

Creates the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology (QUEST) program to provide U.S.-based researchers with competitive, merit-reviewed access to quantum computing hardware and clouds.

Amends the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the carrying out of a research program in elementary particle physics and advanced technology research and development.

Mandates the Director of the Office of Science to ensure U.S. researcher access to advanced international facilities and prioritize partnerships like the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility.

Establishes a research program to advance accelerator science and technology, foster commercial applications, develop a skilled workforce, and provide access to design and engineering resources.

Directs the Office of Science to support workforce development through programs that facilitate collaboration between teachers, students, researchers, and National Laboratories, focusing on underrepresented groups.

Establishes a research initiative for the development of petawatt-scale laser technologies for discovery science and to advance energy technologies, including a user network of laser facilities.

Establishes a program to develop, acquire, and commercialize mid-scale research instrumentation and equipment, with costs ranging from $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 each.

Amends the EPSCoR program to expand research areas, enhance research capabilities through new grants for scholarships and early-career faculty, and require updated implementation plans and annual reports.

Establishes a NIST program for measurement research and testing of biometric identification systems, including facial recognition, to improve performance, accuracy, and fairness.

Directs NIST to create and disseminate voluntary cybersecurity resources for qualifying higher education institutions to help them manage risks related to research activities.

Authorizes NIST to conduct research on advanced communications technologies and operate the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) for spectrum analysis and testing.

Directs NIST to continue supporting the development of artificial intelligence, including research on advanced computer chips, creating a risk management framework, and establishing AI testbeds.

Establishes a grant program at NIST to help minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, and Tribal Colleges establish or expand cybersecurity programs and build institutional capacity.

Mandates NIST to conduct outreach and develop research collaborations with HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges to increase participation in STEM.

Requires coordination to integrate entities like HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions as active members of Manufacturing USA institutes.

Directs the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies for a study on PreK–12 STEM education to identify research gaps, best practices, and barriers to implementation.

Authorizes the NSF Director to provide merit-based awards to institutions for research on effective informal STEM engagement for PreK–12 students, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Establishes a 10-year pilot program to recognize and reward outstanding STEM teachers with an annual stipend and professional development opportunities to elevate the profession.

Authorizes competitive awards to improve STEM learning, teaching, and student outcomes at community colleges through research, curriculum development, and hands-on training experiences.

Establishes a 4-year pilot program to create centers that develop and scale up successful models for providing undergraduate students with hands-on, course-based research experiences in STEM.

Updates the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 by replacing outdated terms with 'STEM', expanding program goals to meet workforce demands, and increasing authorized funding levels.

Requires mentoring plans for graduate students, funds career exploration programs, and mandates individual development plans to map educational and career goals.

Aims to increase the number of fellows to 3,000, raises the minimum stipend, and expands eligibility to include cybersecurity students to meet national workforce demands.

Authorizes a program to recruit and train artificial intelligence professionals for government service by providing scholarships in exchange for a post-award employment commitment.

Funds research on the cyber workforce and establishes a data initiative to provide national estimates and statistical information on this workforce.

Establishes awards for microelectronics education, creates graduate traineeship programs, and forms a National Network for Microelectronics Education to coordinate partnerships.

Amends existing law to formally incorporate art and design into STEM education programs to promote creativity and innovation.

Waives cost-sharing requirements for the Major Research Instrumentation Program and the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for five years to reduce institutional burden.

Formally names the national initiative for broadening participation in STEM the "Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative" to scale up effective practices for underrepresented groups.

Requires organizations managing NSF projects to demonstrate experience or have a plan for broadening participation in science and engineering.

Gradually increases the percentage of NSF research funds awarded to institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions, reaching 20% by fiscal year 2029.

Creates a program to award grants to institutions outside the top 100 for federal R&D spending to build their research capacity and retain diverse students in STEM.

Establishes a five-year pilot program for research partnerships involving emerging research institutions, requiring at least 35% of award funds to go to them.

Requires the NSF Director to contract an independent organization to assess the Broader Impacts review criterion and to fund activities that improve its implementation and effectiveness.

Requires the Director to revise proposal instructions to include ethical and societal considerations, where applicable, which will be evaluated as part of the award decision process.

Requires research funding proposals to include a machine-readable data management plan to archive and preserve public access to data, software, and code from Foundation-supported projects.

Directs the Director to support research and development of mitigation measures to address the potential impact of satellite constellations on Foundation scientific programs.

Expresses the sense of Congress recognizing the scientific, educational, and economic benefits of the Arecibo Observatory and encourages the NSF to explore future opportunities at the site.

Directs the Director to support proposals that include equipment to reduce helium consumption and allows for cost-sharing waivers for certain institutions.

Requires the Director to develop and regularly update a 5-year advanced computing roadmap to set priorities and guide strategic investments in advanced computing capabilities.

Establishes a pilot program to award funds to institutions of higher education for developing secure computing enclaves to protect federally supported research data.

Directs the identification of up to 10 key technology focus areas and 5 societal challenges to guide the new Directorate's activities, with an initial list provided.

Establishes a program to award funds for creating and operating test beds to advance the development, integration, and demonstration of new, innovative critical technologies.

Creates a fellowship program for scientists and engineers to develop skills in maturing ideas from the lab to the market and to forge connections between academia and industry.

Directs the new Directorate to fund undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral awards in the key technology focus areas, with an emphasis on broadening participation.

Authorizes the Director to make competitive awards for research and technology development within key technology focus areas to accelerate technological advances and adoption.

Directs the establishment of multidisciplinary Centers for Transformative Education Research and Translation to support the widespread implementation of STEM education innovations.

The President, through the Office of Science and Technology Policy, shall implement an initiative to advance engineering biology for societal well-being, national security, and economic competitiveness.

Directs the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies to review and make recommendations on the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, and security issues of engineering biology.

Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to guide federal research agencies in creating flexible policies, such as no-cost extensions, for researchers with caregiving responsibilities.

Directs the National Science Foundation to conduct a survey every five years to collect demographic data on STEM faculty at institutions receiving federal research funding.

Authorizes the National Science Foundation to fund research and development activities to support high-quality STEM teaching and broaden student participation in rural schools.

Directs the National Science Foundation to fund research on the effectiveness and implementation of online STEM education courses for rural communities.

Requires the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies for an evaluation of federal programming and research directed at rural STEM education and workforce development.

Establishes a National Science Foundation program to award grants to HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to build their institutional research capacity and competitiveness.

Authorizes the National Science Foundation to award grants to increase the participation of Tribal populations in computer science and computational thinking education programs.

Authorizes research awards, updates conduct guides, and establishes an interagency working group to create consistent federal policies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment in STEM fields.

Establishes a 2-year pilot program at the National Science Foundation to award fellowships to early-career investigators, with outreach to underrepresented groups and institutions.

Requires individuals listed on federal research and development award applications to complete annual research security training, covering topics like cybersecurity, foreign interference, and conflicts of interest.

Requires the Quantum Networking Working Group to develop and report on a national plan for advancing quantum networking, including interagency collaboration, international standards, and national security.

Directs the National Science Foundation to commission a study by the National Academies to evaluate and make recommendations for developing the U.S. quantum information science workforce.

Directs the National Science Foundation to increase the integration of quantum information science and engineering into STEM curricula at all education levels.

Establishes a pilot program at the National Science Foundation to fund the education and training of students and teachers in the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics.

Creates a prize competition for university students to develop business models for commercializing innovative clean energy technologies, with a focus on minority-serving institutions.

Establishes a program to award grants to National Laboratories to support entrepreneurial fellows with access to lab facilities, expertise, and mentorship to commercialize research ideas.

Establishes a crosscutting program for research, development, and demonstration of microelectronics relevant to Department of Energy missions, including establishing up to 4 research centers.

Amends existing law to include nontechnical nuclear research, such as social sciences or law, to support community engagement and confidence in nuclear energy systems.

Establishes a Moon to Mars Program Office to manage the Artemis missions and other activities with the goal of human exploration of Mars.

Directs NASA to seek a flight rate of two missions annually after the first crewed lunar landing and authorizes a second mobile launch platform to support multiple SLS configurations.

Extends the operational authorization for the International Space Station (ISS) from 2024 to September 30, 2030, and requires NASA to assess its viability and report to Congress.

Directs NASA to prioritize ISS research on human health for long-duration spaceflight, Moon to Mars technologies, and basic space science, and to report on these priorities.

Sets a goal for NASA's Science Mission Directorate to allocate at least 10% of its divisions' annual funding to Research and Analysis programs by fiscal year 2025.

Directs NASA to continue a collaborative, multidisciplinary science and technology program to search for evidence of life beyond Earth, including potential investment in technosignature research.

Directs NASA to continue the development of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and to provide quarterly progress reports to Congress on its budget and schedule.

Directs NASA to establish programs for space nuclear propulsion, including an in-space test in the late 2020s, and for a nuclear surface power reactor design to support future space exploration.

Establishes an Office of STEM Engagement within NASA to advance STEM education goals, enhance literacy, increase diversity, and prepare the future STEM workforce.

Establishes a research and development program in basic energy sciences, prioritizing sustainable chemistry and leveraging artificial intelligence for materials synthesis.

Mandates the Secretary of Energy to provide for upgrades to several major scientific user facilities, setting deadlines for the start of operations.

Expands the goals of the electricity storage research initiative to include ensuring U.S. competitiveness and fostering an ecosystem from research to deployment.

Establishes a research and development program to expand fundamental knowledge of nuclear materials and matter for commerce, medicine, and national security.

Establishes an initiative to expand fundamental knowledge of coal and carbon ore chemistry for converting carbon into material products, including establishing two research centers.

Establishes an initiative to expand knowledge and modeling of subsurface geology for carbon sequestration, including establishing up to two research centers.

Directs the Department of Energy to conduct research in biological systems, climate, and environmental science to develop new energy technologies and support national missions.

Mandates research on Earth and environmental systems, including climate modeling, water cycles, and greenhouse gas impacts, coordinating with other federal agencies.

Creates a program to improve understanding of atmospheric processes using observations and modeling to reduce uncertainty in Earth system models.

Authorizes the development and operation of user facilities for data collection and analysis related to complex biological, climate, and environmental systems.

Establishes a research program to understand the terrestrial-aquatic interface by establishing geographically diverse field research sites.

Creates an initiative to develop engineered ecosystems using artificial intelligence, novel sensing, and other emerging technologies.

Authorizes support for up to six bioenergy research centers to conduct fundamental research and accelerate the development of advanced biofuels and bioproducts.

Creates a program for research and demonstration of energy-efficient computing and data center technologies through a partnership between National Labs, industry, and academia.

Establishes national teams, including public-private partnerships, to develop conceptual designs, technology roadmaps, and an engineering design for a commercially viable fusion energy pilot plant.

Establishes a national High-Performance Computing for Fusion Innovation Center to support collaborative research and accelerate the commercial application of fusion energy systems.

Establishes a program to reduce helium consumption by Department of Energy grant recipients and facilities, and to encourage helium recycling, reuse, and alternatives research.

Directs NIST to conduct a research program to improve the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions and to establish a Center for Greenhouse Gas Measurements, Standards, and Information.

Requires the NIST Director to develop a strategic plan for the future of the NIST Center for Neutron Research, including a succession plan for its current reactor.

Directs the Director to support research to improve understanding of the climate system and related human and environmental systems through competitive awards.

Directs the Director to support research to advance understanding of the food-energy-water system through modeling, cyber-enabled interfaces, and innovative solutions.

Directs the Director to carry out activities supporting sustainable chemistry, including establishing a competitive awards program and integrating it into existing programs.

Directs the Director to support research on water availability and quality, and to develop and deploy innovative technologies to address water challenges.

Directs the Director to support basic research to accelerate innovation in critical minerals mining strategies and technologies to reduce reliance on foreign supply.

Establishes a program to award competitive grants up to $10,000,000 to regional partnerships for accelerating clean energy technology research, development, and commercial application.

Amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to include research, monitoring, and mitigation efforts for 'coastal acidification' in estuaries and the Great Lakes.

Establishes a 25-member advisory board to provide recommendations to the federal interagency working group on matters related to ocean and coastal acidification.

Amends the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act to include coastal acidification, require 5-year updates, and address socioeconomic impacts, adaptation strategies, and education.

Designates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as the lead federal agency for coordinating the national response to ocean and coastal acidification.

Mandates the creation of a publicly accessible data archive system for all data related to ocean and coastal acidification, requiring data submission from federally funded research.

Creates a nonprofit corporation to support the Department of Energy's mission and accelerate the commercialization of energy technologies through public-private collaboration.

Authorizes the National Energy Technology Laboratory to establish its own nonprofit foundation to support its mission, independent of the national foundation.

Establishes a subprogram to demonstrate advanced nuclear reactor concepts, establish medical isotope production reactors, and build up to 4 new research reactors and other facilities.

Establishes a program for research, development, and commercial application of technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in steel production and increase U.S. competitiveness.

Establishes a program to provide financial assistance for the research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors, prioritizing projects at retired fossil fuel sites.

Directs NASA to pursue an Earth System Observatory, conduct a survey on the use of Earth observation data, and maintain a strategic Climate Architecture Plan updated every five years.

Establishes a NASA initiative to develop technologies to reduce aircraft greenhouse gas and noise emissions, with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Directs NASA to prioritize using low-enriched uranium for its space nuclear research and development programs and to collaborate with other federal agencies on this technology.

Establishes four new funds in the U.S. Treasury: the CHIPS for America Fund, Defense Fund, International Technology Security and Innovation Fund, and Workforce and Education Fund.

Requires the President to submit detailed spending plans for appropriated funds and allows Congress to provide for alternate allocations.

Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the four newly established CHIPS funds from sequestration.

Specifies that the budgetary effects of the appropriations shall not be entered on PAYGO scorecards or estimated for certain budget control purposes.

Mandates additional Government Accountability Office (GAO) reporting on how semiconductor projects support critical infrastructure and requires analysis of workforce data and contracts awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses.

Payments made to taxpayers who elect the refundable credit option are exempt from reduction under sequestration orders.

The budgetary effects of this section are not to be entered on PAYGO scorecards, meaning they will not count against pay-as-you-go budget rules.

The budgetary effects of this division will not be entered on PAYGO scorecards or estimated for certain budget control purposes.

Directs the Office of Science to construct, operate, and maintain user facilities and coordinate with other Department of Energy activities and Federal agencies.

Mandates the Secretary of Energy to issue and enforce guidance for the Department and National Laboratories on using high-performance computing to mitigate and avoid harmful algorithmic bias.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to develop tools to manage research security risks and prohibits "entities of concern" from receiving grants, contracts, or other support, subject to a national interest waiver.

Expands the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) responsibilities to include supporting information security for software supply chains, cloud computing, and improving cybersecurity and privacy.

Directs NIST to assign severity metrics for open-source software vulnerabilities, research AI-enabled cybersecurity, digitally sign its software, and assist Federal Inspectors General with training.

Directs NIST to research and develop voluntary standards and guidance for digital identity management to improve interoperability, security, privacy, and usability.

Grants the Secretary of Commerce authority for five years to appoint up to 15 scientific, engineering, and professional personnel at NIST at a higher pay rate to attract critical technical experts.

Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to update the Secretary of Commerce's authority for international cooperation and shifts responsibility for promulgating certain standards to the Secretary.

Grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to prescribe mandatory standards and guidelines for Federal information systems, based on NIST recommendations, subject to Presidential oversight.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's policies and protocols to protect its research and combat undue foreign influence.

Requires the General Services Administration and Department of Commerce to ensure businesses participating in the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership are automatically enrolled in GSA Advantage if they desire.

Directs the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics to assess adding new survey questions on the skilled technical workforce, work-life balance, and harassment.

Authorizes federal agencies to directly hire former recipients of certain postdoctoral fellowships or temporary rotational postings into competitive service positions.

Requires the NSF Director to appoint a Chief Diversity Officer to advise on policy, oversight, and coordination related to diversity and inclusion matters.

Mandates the NSF Director to maintain a Research Security and Policy office and appoint a Chief of Research Security to coordinate security issues and address risks to research integrity.

Directs the NSF to establish a Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organization (RSI-ISAO) to serve as a clearinghouse for security threats and best practices.

Prohibits NSF funding to universities hosting Confucius Institutes unless the Director grants a waiver based on protections for academic freedom. This provision sunsets in five years.

Requires recipient institutions of higher education to annually disclose financial support valued at $50,000 or more received from a foreign country of concern.

Establishes a demonstration project to develop a government-wide data linkage and access infrastructure for statistical activities, operated by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.

Establishes a new Directorate within the National Science Foundation to advance research, development, and technology solutions for U.S. societal, national, and geostrategic challenges.

Grants the Foundation new personnel management authorities to recruit eminent experts in science, engineering, and other needed occupations, with specific pay rates and term limits.

Requires the Director to engage experts and seek public input to ensure ethical, legal, and societal considerations are integrated into the Directorate's priorities and activities.

Mandates the Director to provide Congress with an annual report, a 3-year roadmap, and a 5-year strategic vision for the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.

The President shall designate an interagency committee to coordinate the initiative, establish goals, and develop a strategic plan to be updated every five years.

Outlines the specific research, development, and support activities to be carried out by various federal agencies as part of the National Engineering Biology Initiative.

Requires federal research agencies to collect standardized demographic and application data for all merit-reviewed R&D awards and report it to the National Science Foundation.

Mandates federal research agencies to regularly assess and update policies to reduce cultural and institutional barriers for groups historically underrepresented in STEM research careers.

Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop guidelines for federal agencies to increase outreach, transparency, and support for HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in federal research.

Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive national science and technology strategy every four years.

Mandates the Office of Science and Technology Policy to conduct a comprehensive review of the U.S. science and technology enterprise every four years to inform national strategy.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to designate at least 20 technology hubs through a competitive process, ensuring geographic and demographic diversity with set-asides for small, rural, and low-population areas.

Requires the Secretary to develop metrics, establish performance standards, and conduct regular assessments for each hub. Hubs must submit final reports on their activities and outcomes.

Prohibits federal research personnel from participating in foreign talent programs and requires individuals on federal grants to certify they are not part of a malign foreign talent recruitment program.

Establishes an interagency working group under the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate federal activities and investments in key technology focus areas to avoid duplication.

Establishes a specialist position within the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate federal activities and advise the President on blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies.

Directs the Department of Energy's Chief Commercialization Officer to coordinate technology transfer programs to share best practices and improve cooperation.

Delegates authority to Directors of National Laboratories to allow their non-Federal employees to engage in outside employment, including with start-ups based on lab technologies.

Grants the Under Secretary for Science authority to appoint up to 60 scientific, engineering, and professional personnel without regard to civil service laws for terms up to 3 years.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit annual reports and triennial evaluations on the progress and implementation of various technology transfer programs.

Updates previous legislation to replace mission designations 'EM-1', 'EM-2', and 'EM-3' with the official names 'Artemis I', 'Artemis II', and 'Artemis III'.

Directs the NASA Administrator to arrange a comprehensive review of the agency's workforce, skills, and modeling and test facilities by the National Academies.

Requires the NASA Administrator to establish an office to independently assess program performance, mitigate risks, and conduct cost estimates, with a focus on Moon to Mars activities.

Extends NASA's authority to lease non-excess property from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2032, and adds new reporting requirements.

Designates the supplemental appropriations in this Act as an emergency requirement, exempting them from certain budgetary rules.

Establishes a program for producing critical radioactive and stable isotopes needed for research, medical, and industrial purposes to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign supply.

Establishes a research initiative within the Office of Science to use Department of Energy resources to prevent, prepare for, predict, and respond to biological threats, including infectious diseases.

Directs NIST, in consultation with the EPA, to create a research program for premise plumbing related to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.

Directs the Director to support research to understand the link between social media/consumer technology use and mental health, behavioral, and substance use disorder issues.

Authorizes the construction of a Material Plasma Exposure Experiment facility and an upgrade to the Matter in Extreme Conditions instrument to support advanced fusion materials research.

Authorizes support for constructing high-priority projects, including the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility, Proton Improvement Plan II, and the Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 project.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to support the construction of an Electron Ion Collider to study the internal structure of protons and nuclei, with operations to begin by December 31, 2030.

Specifies approaches for infrastructure projects, including capital line items and performance contracts, and requires an annual list of projects be submitted to Congress.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a prize competition to stimulate the development of technologies for affordable and reliable broadband in rural areas.

Authorizes funding for projects to address deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization of specified National Laboratories.

Directs the NASA Administrator to continue a program to modernize rocket propulsion test infrastructure at NASA facilities to increase capabilities and enhance safety.

Requires the NASA Administrator to coordinate with the Army Corps of Engineers on a plan to ensure the navigability of the Pearl River for NASA barge operations.

Directs NASA to research and test concepts for integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Directs the Director to support research to accelerate innovation in unmanned maritime systems to provide greater maritime domain awareness.

Requires the development of a national strategy to improve the competitiveness of U.S. science and technology in support of the national security strategy, including safeguarding research from foreign entities.

Establishes activities within the Department of Commerce to ensure recipients of semiconductor funds fulfill commitments to economically disadvantaged individuals and increase outreach to minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses.