Science, Technology, Communications Bills in Congress

32 Science, Technology, Communications bills on file from the 118th–119th Congress; 29 reached a recorded roll call vote and 7 became law.

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29 bills in Science, Technology, Communications

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program and published on August 20, 2024.

119th Congress

2 roll callsIntroduced 1/27/25 · Latest action 5/9/25
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.

119th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 2/24/25 · Latest action 3/26/25
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill requires the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a department-wide policy for safeguarding research and development from unauthorized access or disclosures of sensitive information in related acquisitions.

119th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 1/31/25 · Latest action 3/11/25
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This act provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to take certain actions to support the detection of drugs such as fentanyl and xylazine.

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 6/7/24 · Latest action 12/23/24
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the programs and activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 7/9/24 · Latest action 9/24/24
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the 6G Task Force to report on sixth-generation wireless technology, including the status of setting standards for and possible uses of such technology.

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 3/9/23 · Latest action 9/19/24
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) through FY2025 and modifies its structure and functions.

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 7/10/23 · Latest action 5/16/24

This bill expands the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate structural failures other than those involving buildings and to recommend related improvements to engineering standards and practices.

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 6/15/23 · Latest action 5/9/24
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill reauthorizes, revises, and establishes several programs related to weather forecasting, monitoring, and research.

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 10/26/23 · Latest action 5/1/24
HouseScience, Technology, Communications

This bill requires certain federal agencies to support research and development of technology that better protects individuals' privacy with respect to data collection (i.e., privacy enhancing technologies).

118th Congress

1 roll callIntroduced 7/19/23 · Latest action 4/30/24