2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize Over $67 Billion Through FY 2027
For Science Activities At The Department Of Energy, Including For
Research And Development Related To Renewable And Alternative Energy And
Microelectronics Manufacturing. In July 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate
amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize more than
$67 billion through fiscal 2027 for Energy Department science
activities, including for laboratory upgrades and research and
development related to renewable and alternative energy, quantum
technologies, energy technology commercialization and microelectronics
manufacturing." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred
with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the
President. [House Vote 404,
7/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/28/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4346]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Identify "Key Technology Focus" Areas As
Federal Research And Development Priorities, Including Artificial
Intelligence, Automation And Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum Computing,
Biotechnology And Advanced Energy. In July 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate
amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "identify 'key
technology focus' areas as federal research and development priorities,
including artificial intelligence, automation and advanced
manufacturing, quantum computing, biotechnology and advanced energy."
The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate
by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent to the President. [House
Vote 404, 7/28/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
7/28/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
4346]
The Bill Established An Interagency Initiative To Advance
Engineering Biology And Bio-Manufacturing Research And
Development. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would
establish an interagency initiative to advance research and
development in engineering biology and biomanufacturing."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/28/22]
The Bill Authorized Several Programs To Expand Workforce
Development, Education And Participation Of Minorities In The Field
Of STEM. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would authorize
a variety of programs to expand workforce development, education and
participation of underrepresented groups in the fields of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/28/22]
The Bill Increased Funding For Various Research Programs That
Would Cost Approximately $200 Billion Over The Span Of A Decade.
According to the Associated Press, "It calls for increased spending
on various research programs that would total about $200 billion
over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office."
[Associated Press,
7/29/22]
According To The Congressional Budget Office, The Research And
Technological Innovation Spending Would Increase The Deficit By
Approximately $79 Billion Over The Decade. According to the
Associated Press, "The CBO also projected that the bill would
increase deficits by about $79 billion over the coming decade."
[Associated Press,
7/29/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize New And Existing NASA Programs
And Activities, Including A Program For Human Exploration Of The Moon
And Mars And Development Prioritization Of Nuclear Propulsion And
Low-Enriched Uranium Technologies. In July 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate
amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize new and
existing NASA programs and activities, including to formally authorize a
program to support human exploration of the moon and Mars and require
NASA to prioritize development of nuclear propulsion and low-enriched
uranium technologies." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent
to the President. [House Vote 404,
7/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/28/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4346]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize $11 Billion Through FY 2027 For
Economic Development Activities At The Commerce Department, Primarily
For Regional Technology Innovation Hubs. In July 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate
amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would "authorize $11
billion through fiscal 2027 for Commerce Department economic development
activities, primarily for regional technology innovation hubs designated
by the Economic Development Administration." The vote was on a motion to
concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus
the bill was sent to the President. [House Vote 404,
7/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/28/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4346]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The White House Office Of Science
And Technology Policy To Evaluate U.S. Capabilities Every Four Years And
Develop Science And Technology Strategies To Advance National
Competitiveness. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate amendment to the Chips and
Science Act, which would "require the White House Office of Science and
Technology Policy to review quadrennially U.S. capabilities and develop
a national science and technology strategy to improve national
competitiveness." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House
concurred with the Senate by a vote of 243-187, thus the bill was sent
to the President. [House Vote 404,
7/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/28/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4346]