Science and Technology Issues in the 116th Congress

Abstract

Science and technology (S and T) play an important role in our society. Advances in science and technology can help drive economic growth and meet national priorities in public health, environmental protection, agricultural productivity, defense, and many other areas. Federal policies affect scientific and technological advancement on several levels. The federal government directly funds research and development (R and D) activities to achieve national goals or support national priorities, such as funding basic life science research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or developing new weapons systems in the Department of Defense (DOD). The federal government also establishes and maintains the legal and regulatory framework that affects S and T activities in the private sector. In addition, federal tax, trade, and education policies can have effects on private sector S and T activity. This report serves as a brief introduction to many of the science and technology policy issues that may come before the 116th Congress. Each issue section provides background information and outlines selected policy issues that may be considered. Each issue includes a heading entitled "For Further Information" that provides the authors name and the titles of relevant CRS reports containing more detailed policy analysis and information. Cited reports are current as of their individual publication dates, but may not reflect developments that have occurred since their publication.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2019
Accession Number
AD1148009

Entities

People

  • Agata Dabrowska
  • Chris Jaikaran
  • Elena H. Humphreys
  • Eric A. Fischer
  • Frank Gottron
  • Gary Guenther
  • Jill C. Gallagher
  • Judith A. Johnson
  • Kelsi Bracmort
  • Kristin Finklea
  • Laura B. Comay
  • Laurie A. Harris
  • Lennard G. Kruger
  • Marcy E. Gallo
  • Mark Holt
  • Nicole T. Carter
  • Patricia M. Figliola
  • Peter Folger
  • Sahar Angadjivand
  • Tadlock Cowan

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • First Responders
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Internet Of Things
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mobile Phones
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Network Protocols
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Social Media
  • Stem Cells
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.