HR 5356
Federal Labs Modernization Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Federal Labs Modernization Act of 2019, aims to improve the way Congress understands and addresses the condition of research infrastructure at federal laboratories and academic research facilities. It requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to report on funding deficiencies and the General Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive assessment of these facilities. The goal is to identify critical needs for repairs and renovations, estimate associated costs, and evaluate whether facilities are adequately staffed to meet research demands.
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Ed Perlmutter
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