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HR 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 - National Key Vote

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Title: America COMPETES Act of 2022

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, and economic productivity and competitiveness.

Highlights:

 

  • Appropriates funding for domestic production of semiconductors (Division A, Title I, Sec. 1001).

  • Requires the federal government undertake efforts related to cybersecurity, defense procurements, and inflation (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2116-4123).

  • Amends the Department of Homeland Security’s activities, including by requiring domestic sources for certain procurements (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2402).

  • Establishes financial regulations for cannabis-related businesses and amends other aspects of the financial system (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2213).

  • Establishes liability on certain e-commerce platforms for third party trademark infringement (Division C, Title III, Sec. 3309).

  • Amends immigration provisions that apply to entrepreneurs applying for visas under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Division D, Title IV, Sec. 4496).

  • Expands premerger notification requirements and amends ocean shipping provisions (Division B, Title II, Sec. 3219-6202).

  • Requires the Small Business Administration issue guidance for childcare operators (Division D, Title IV, Sec. 7902).

  • Amends the following programs, offices, and departments, including (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2215):

    • Scientific research programs within the Office of the Science and Technology Policy, the Department of Energy, and other federal research agencies;

    • Transportation and infrastructure programs, including a pilot program for areas in persistent economic distress; and

    • Education and workforce programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Amends diplomatic, security, and other foreign relations matters with China, specifically renewing certain reductions and suspensions of duties on U.S. imports and the enforcement of trade laws, and requires additional financial disclosures of foreign individuals with interests in U.S. agricultural land more frequently (Division C, Title III, Sec. 3504).

  • Specifies additional revisions related to supply chains for critical sectors, energy and wireless communications technology, and the conservation and use of natural resources such as marine life and renewable energy (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2509).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: America COMPETES Act of 2022

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Initiative to advance societal well-being, national security, sustainability, and economic productivity and competitiveness.

Highlights:

 

  • Appropriates funding for domestic production of semiconductors (Division A, Title I, Sec. 1001).

  • Requires the federal government undertake efforts related to cybersecurity, defense procurements, and inflation (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2116-4123).

  • Amends the Department of Homeland Security’s activities, including by requiring domestic sources for certain procurements (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2402).

  • Establishes financial regulations for cannabis-related businesses and amends other aspects of the financial system (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2213).

  • Establishes liability on certain e-commerce platforms for third party trademark infringement (Division C, Title III, Sec. 3309).

  • Amends immigration provisions that apply to entrepreneurs applying for visas under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Division D, Title IV, Sec. 4496).

  • Expands premerger notification requirements and amends ocean shipping provisions (Division B, Title II, Sec. 3219-6202).

  • Requires the Small Business Administration issue guidance for childcare operators (Division D, Title IV, Sec. 7902).

  • Amends the following programs, offices, and departments, including (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2215):

    • Scientific research programs within the Office of the Science and Technology Policy, the Department of Energy, and other federal research agencies;

    • Transportation and infrastructure programs, including a pilot program for areas in persistent economic distress; and

    • Education and workforce programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Amends diplomatic, security, and other foreign relations matters with China, specifically renewing certain reductions and suspensions of duties on U.S. imports and the enforcement of trade laws, and requires additional financial disclosures of foreign individuals with interests in U.S. agricultural land more frequently (Division C, Title III, Sec. 3504).

  • Specifies additional revisions related to supply chains for critical sectors, energy and wireless communications technology, and the conservation and use of natural resources such as marine life and renewable energy (Division B, Title II, Sec. 2509).

Full Bill Text

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