Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing
Aug 2, 2023
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Jul 28, 2023
Published on: Aug 2, 2023
Aug 2, 2023
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Jul 28, 2023
Published on: Aug 2, 2023
Summary
Ensures that new technologies developed with government money are made in the United States whenever possible to support American jobs and manufacturing.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government invests a lot of money in creating new technologies, but often these new products end up being made in other countries. This order requires government agencies to make sure these inventions are manufactured in the U.S., which helps create American jobs and strengthens the economy.
What does this order do?
Prioritizes domestic manufacturing for R&D funding
Requires federal agencies to consider domestic manufacturing when they give out money for research and development.
Modernizes invention reporting
Requires companies receiving federal R&D funds to report where their inventions are being manufactured.
Standardizes reporting across government
Directs the government to create a single reporting system (iEdison) by 2025 for all federally funded inventions to track where they are made.
Improves the waiver process for domestic manufacturing
Creates a clearer and more transparent process for companies to request a waiver if they cannot manufacture a product in the U.S.
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Considers restricting foreign manufacturing for critical tech
Asks agencies to see if they should limit the ability of companies to make critical technologies like AI and semiconductors outside the U.S.
Who does this affect?
- Companies and universities receiving federal R&D funding
- U.S. manufacturing workers
- Federal agencies that grant R&D funds
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens the U.S. economy and job market
Aims to keep the benefits of government-funded research, like new jobs and factories, within the United States instead of letting them go to other countries.
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Reduces reliance on foreign supply chains
By encouraging domestic production of critical technologies, this order helps protect the U.S. from supply chain disruptions caused by global events or competition with other nations.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately and sets several deadlines for federal agencies to complete specific actions.
Develop reporting terms and conditions
Within 60 days (by September 26, 2023), the Secretary of Commerce must develop new award terms for reporting manufacturing locations.
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Consider 'exceptional circumstances' for critical tech
Within 90 days (by October 26, 2023), agencies must consider if critical technologies require special rules to ensure they are made in the U.S.
Develop common waiver questions
Within 90 days (by October 26, 2023), the Secretary of Commerce must develop standard questions for companies applying for a manufacturing waiver.
Develop common invention questions
Within 180 days (by January 24, 2024), the Secretary of Commerce must develop common questions for tracking invention use.
Submit iEdison action plan
Within 1 year (by July 28, 2024), the Secretary of Commerce must submit a plan to move all agencies to the iEdison reporting system.
Submit first implementation report
Within 2 years (by July 28, 2025), agencies must submit their first report on how they are implementing this order.
Transition to iEdison system
Agencies must transition all unclassified reporting to the iEdison system by the end of calendar year 2025.