H.R. 6081 (112th): Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jul 09, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX30]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1421 on Apr 09, 2013. See H.R. 1421 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 9, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 09, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 09, 2012
Cosponsors
12 cosponsors (12D) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

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Full Title

To accelerate research, development, and innovation in advanced manufacturing, to improve the competitiveness of American manufacturers, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 09, 2012.
14 pages

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7/9/2012--Introduced.
Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Act of 2012 - Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to carry out a program to develop and support industry-led consortia that will identify, prioritize, and address long-term, precompetitive industrial research needs in the area of advanced manufacturing, including through the use of technology roadmaps and transfer of technology platforms and infrastructure.
Requires the Director to carry out a pilot program (through the award of competitive, merit-reviewed grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts to small- or medium-sized manufacturers through a uniform process) to enhance the innovative capabilities and competitiveness of such manufacturers through support for research and development that will promote the field of advanced manufacturing and lead to the commercialization of new products, processes, or technologies.
Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an innovation voucher pilot program to accelerate innovative activities and enhance the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized manufacturers, which shall:
(1) foster collaborations between such manufacturers and research institutions, and
(2) enable the manufacturers to access technical expertise and capabilities that will lead to the development of innovative products or manufacturing processes.
Amends the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 to revise the program of grants for education and training in advanced manufacturing so that such grants are provided to community colleges for the development and implementation of innovative education reforms to ensure an adequate and well-trained advanced manufacturing workforce.
Lists activities that may be supported by such grants, including for:
(1) the development of teaching materials and methods,
(2) faculty professional development,
(3) centers to provide models and leadership, and
(4) activities to enhance student recruitment and retention.

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