Science and Technology Issues in the 115th Congress
Abstract
Science and technology (S and T) play an increasingly important role in our society. Advances in science and technology can help drive economic growth, improve human health, increase agricultural productivity, and meet national priorities. 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 establishes and maintains the legal and regulatory framework that affects S and T activities in the private sector. Federal tax, trade, intellectual property, regulatory, 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 115th 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 author's name and the titles of relevant CRS reports containing more detailed policy analysis and information. A table at the end of the report includes each author's contact information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 22, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1154888
Entities
People
- Agata Dabrowska
- Chris Jaikaran
- Eric A. Fischer
- Eva Lipiec
- Frank Gottron
- Gary Guenther
- Jane A. Leggett
- 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
- Tadlock Cowan
Organizations
- Library of Congress