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Regional Innovation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4588| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2022
Susan Wild

Susan Wild

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Regional Innovation Act of 2021 This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives; designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation. Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States; accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships; improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities. Commerce shall carry out a program of data collection and analysis of technology and innovation sectors critical to realizing national objectives, including national security, economic prosperity, and social welfare.

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jul 27, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
Feb 28, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.
  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • July 27, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.


  • February 28, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.

Science, Technology, Communications

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  • S 117-1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
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Regional Innovation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4588| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2022
Regional Innovation Act of 2021 This bill establishes a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program and a Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to encourage collaboration among local, state, and federal government entities, institutions of higher education, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and others to promote inclusive regional innovation initiatives; designate eligible consortia as hubs and facilitate activities by such consortia in implementing their regional innovation strategies; and develop best practices for regional development and competitiveness in technology and innovation. Additionally, the Department of Energy shall establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States; accelerate the pace of innovation of clean energy technologies through regional clean energy innovation partnerships; improve the competitiveness of U.S. clean energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application; and support the development of tools and technologies best suited for use in diverse regions of the United States, including in rural, tribal, and low-income communities. Commerce shall carry out a program of data collection and analysis of technology and innovation sectors critical to realizing national objectives, including national security, economic prosperity, and social welfare.

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jul 27, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
Feb 28, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.
  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • July 27, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.


  • February 28, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-254.
Susan Wild

Susan Wild

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAlternative and renewable resourcesBusiness educationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationIndian social and development programsManufacturingMinority educationPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationRegional and metropolitan planningRural conditions and developmentTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercialization