42 USC 6615 - National science and technology strategy

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 6615.

National science and technology strategy

(a)

In general

(b)

Requirements

In developing each national science and technology strategy described in subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall—

(1)

consider—

(A)

the recommendations and priorities developed by the review under section 6615b of this title;

(B)

the most recently published interim or final national security strategy report submitted pursuant to section 3043 of title 50;

(C)

other relevant national plans, reports, and strategies; and

(D)

the strategic plans of relevant Federal departments and agencies; and

(2)

include a description of—

(A)

strategic objectives and research priorities necessary to maintain and advance—

(i)

the leadership of the United States in science and technology, including in the key technology focus areas, including near-term, medium-term, and long-term economic competitiveness; and

(ii)

the leadership of the United States in technologies required to address societal and national challenges, including a transition to a circular economy;

(B)

programs, policies, and activities that the President recommends across all Federal departments and agencies to achieve the strategic objectives and research priorities described in subparagraph (A);

(C)

plans to promote sustainability practices and strategies for increasing jobs in the United States;

(D)

global trends in science and technology, including potential threats to the leadership of the United States in science and technology and opportunities for international collaboration in science and technology; and

(E)

plans to foster the development of international partnerships to reinforce domestic policy actions, build new markets, engage in collaborative research, and create an international environment that reflects United States values and protects United States interests.

(c)

Consultation

(d)

Bi-annual briefing to Congress

The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall provide on a bi-annual basis, after each release of the national science and technology strategy, a briefing to the relevant congressional committees, which may include updates on the following:

(1)

The status and development of the national science and technology strategy, including any significant changes.

(2)

The implementation of the national science and technology strategy.

(3)

Any other information about the national science and technology strategy, as determined by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

(e)

Publication

(f)

Termination

(Pub. L. 94–282, title II, § 206, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 215(3), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1826; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10611, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1634.)

cite as: 42 USC 6615