National Fab Lab Network Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
- 2021-05-17Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-05-17Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-05-17Introduced in House
- 2021-05-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-17 (00)
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2021
This bill establishes the National Fab Lab Network as a nonprofit corporation.
A fab lab is a digital fabrication facility with the capabilities necessary to create form and function from digital designs. The bill requires the National Fab Lab Network to (1) endeavor to establish at least one fab lab in each congressional district and additional labs according to local demand, (2) link fab labs into a national network and promote their further expansion across the country, (3) serve as a training and operating resource for fab labs and their leaders and mentors, (4) maintain a national registry of fab labs, (5) provide standards and protocols for connecting fab labs, and (6) assist fab labs in producing fab labs.
Cosponsors (1)
- DON YOUNG (R-AK)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Digital media
- Manufacturing
- Product development and innovation
- Public-private cooperation
- Research and development
- Tax-exempt organizations
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