Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9463
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-06-25Topic: education · economy jobs · technology privacySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would create a nonprofit corporation called the National Fab Lab Network, which would not be a federal government agency. A fab lab is a facility with computer-controlled machines, electronics tools, and design software for making things from digital designs. The corporation would seek to set up at least one fab lab in each Congressional District, prioritizing underserved communities, link fab labs into a national network, and keep a national registry. It could accept and distribute funds, charge membership dues, and issue standards for fab labs. Its initial board members would be appointed by the leaders of both parties in the House and Senate, and it would report to Congress each year.
Sponsors
- Bill Foster Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | House | Referred 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. | refer |
| 2026-06-25 | House | Referred 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. | refer |
| 2026-06-25 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-06-25 | Introduced in House | introduce |