HR. 812In Committee

MAKERS Act

What this bill does

Requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants for higher education research and development on makerspaces and their effectiveness in STEM engagement and workforce training

Key points
  • Require NSF grants
  • Direct priority for community colleges
  • Direct priority for partnership applicants
  • Fund makerspaces research

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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