FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Reimagining U.S. Innovation and Science Policy

Original title: REIMAGINING OUR INNOVATION FUTURE

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential future federal legislation regarding research and development funding, national laboratory support, and science education priorities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Academic researchers and students

The committee is evaluating policies that impact federal research funding and support for early-career scientists.

National laboratories and federal agencies

The hearing discussed the future funding and strategic direction of agencies like the NSF and NASA.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a virtual hearing on April 15, 2021, to discuss the current state of American science and technology. Experts and lawmakers examined how to maintain U.S. global leadership in innovation amid increasing international competition, particularly from China.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 15, 2021, via Zoom.
The Committee discussed the decline of non-defense R&D spending as a share of U.S. GDP since the mid-20th century.
Lawmakers identified China as a primary competitor currently increasing its investment in science and technology.
The hearing focused on the need to support early-career researchers and students to maintain national competitiveness.
The Committee reviewed the historical role of national laboratories and agencies like the NSF and NASA in establishing U.S. technological leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To evaluate the current state of U.S. science and technology and discuss strategies to maintain global leadership in innovation.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Norm Augustine (former Lockheed Martin CEO), Dr. Frances H. Arnold (Caltech), Ernest J. Moniz (former Secretary of Energy), and Dr. Farnam Jahanian (President of Carnegie Mellon University).

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential future federal legislation regarding research and development funding, national laboratory support, and science education priorities.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Global Competition

The hearing highlights a clear shift in legislative focus toward framing domestic R&D investment as a direct response to Chinese technological advancement.

China Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

personErnest J. Moniz“Witness, former Secretary of Energy”Map →

personNorm Augustine“Witness, former CEO of Lockheed Martin”Map →

organizationNASA“Federal agency discussed as a key pillar of U.S. innovation”Map →

personEddie Bernice Johnson“Chairwoman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

personFrank Lucas“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personFarnam Jahanian“Witness, President of Carnegie Mellon University”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Federal agency discussed as a key pillar of U.S. innovation”Map →

personFrances H. Arnold“Witness, Professor at Caltech”Map →

Sources

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