HR. 812In Committee
MAKERS Act
Requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants for higher education research and development on makerspaces and their effectiveness in STEM engagement and workforce training
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants for higher education research and development on makerspaces and their effectiveness in STEM engagement and workforce training
Key points
- Require NSF grants
- Direct priority for community colleges
- Direct priority for partnership applicants
- Fund makerspaces research
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedScience, Technology, Communications