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HOUSE 812119th CongressReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

Last Action
10/17/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-28Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • 2025-01-28Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-28 (00)

Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act

This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures.

Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions.

In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Mark Takano (D-CA)
  • Henry Johnson (D-GA)
  • Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Bill Foster (D-IL)
  • Nydia Velázquez (D-NY)
  • Valerie Foushee (D-NC)
  • Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
  • Deborah Ross (D-NC)
  • Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
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