America Competes Act

The America Competes Act (H.R.2272), also known as the Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act, is a large funding bill which would authorize a variety of federal science, technology and research programs, as well as fund state education grants.

Current status
The bill was introduced on May 10, 2007 in the House by Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.). On August 2, the bill passed the House in a vote of 367-57 (Roll Call #802). It passed the Senate in a voice vote later that day, and was sent to the White House for approval. It is expected to be signed into law by President Bush.

 

Bill summary
The bill would authorize a variety of federal science, technology and research programs, as well as fund state education grants. Included in the bill is $150 million in grants for K-12 science, technology, mathematics and engineering programs and nearly $300 million in grants to establish masters and bachelors degree programs for training math and science teachers.

External resources

 * "OpenCongress page on H.R.2772," Open Congress.

External articles

 * Anne Broache, "House OKs billions of dollars for federal science, tech projects," CNet, August 3, 2007.