National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026

This bill would create a nonprofit corporation called the National Fab Lab Network, which would not be a federal agency. The corporation would work to set up at least one digital fabrication lab (a facility with computer-controlled machines and tools for making things from digital designs) in each congressional district, giving priority to underserved communities. It would link these labs into a national network, keep a registry of labs, set standards, and could accept and distribute funds to establish and operate labs. Congressional leaders would appoint the initial board, and the corporation would have to report its activities to Congress each year.

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Sponsors

• Chris Van Hollen Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors