Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes appropriations of $84.22 billion, in addition to authorizations of other unspecified amounts, for science and technology research and development purposes.

Highlights:

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $43.97 billion for the National Science Foundation, including the following (Sec. 212):
• $7.48 billion for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $8.13 billion for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $8.76 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $9.44 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $10.16 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $30.17 billion for the Department of Energy Office of Science, including the following (Sec. 611):
• $5.25 billion for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $5.61 billion for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $6.01 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $6.43 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $6.88 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $5.38 billion for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including the following (Sec. 402):
• $991.1 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $992.4 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $1.08 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $1.13 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $1.19 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $3.15 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), including the following (Sec. 622):
• $300 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $450 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $600 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $800 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $1 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $860 million for the Energy Innovation Hubs Program, including the following (Sec. 632):
• $110 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $135 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $195 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $210 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $210 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $500 million for federal loan guarantees for "innovative technologies in manufacturing," including the following (Sec. 502):
• $100 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $100 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $100 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $100 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $100 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Authorizes specific appropriations of $176 million for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education programs at the Department of Energy, including the following (Sec. 303):
• $30 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
• $32 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
• $36 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
• $38 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
• $40 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

• Establishes the Regional Innovation Program, through which Regional Innovation Cluster Grants may be awarded on a competitive basis for activities related to the formation and development of regional innovation clusters, and authorizes the appropriation of "such sums as are necessary" for each of fiscal years 2010-2011 through 2014-2015 for purposes related to the program (Sec. 503).

• Defines "regional innovation cluster" as a geographically bounded network of similar, synergistic, or complimentary entities that meet the following criteria (Sec. 503):
• Are engaged with a particular industry sector;
• Have "active channels" for business transactions and communication;
• Share specialized infrastructure, labor markets, and services; and
• Leverage the region's "unique competitive strengths" to "stimulate innovation and create jobs."

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