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S 1235119th CongressIntroduced
Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & TaxesEducationTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation establishes the Foundation for Standards and Metrology as a nonprofit entity to advance measurement science, technical standards, and technology commercialization, enhancing U.S. economic security through collaboration with academia, industry, and government stakeholders while operating independently from federal control.
Key Points
- 1The Foundation will support NIST in international metrology engagement and technical standards development across critical mission areas including emerging technologies.
- 2It enables structured collaboration between NIST, academic institutions, private sector entities, and nonprofits to accelerate research commercialization and infrastructure development.
- 3The Foundation operates with private funding authority while maintaining strict conflict-of-interest protocols and financial transparency through annual audits and public reporting requirements.
Impact Areas
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)U.S. technology and manufacturing industriesAcademic research institutions and STEM programsFederal research commercialization pipelines
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