understanding, belief, expectation:
SEC. 2003. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the National Science Foundation, the Department of
Energy and its National Laboratories, and other key Federal
agencies have carried out vital work supporting basic and
applied research to create knowledge that is a key driver of
the economy of the United States and a critical component of
national security;
(2) openness to diverse perspectives and a focus on freedom
from censorship and political bias will continue to make
educational and research institutions in the United States
beacons to thousands of students from across the world;
(3) increasing research and technology transfer
investments, building regional capacity and reducing geographic
disparity, strengthening supply chains, and increasing
capabilities in key technology focus areas will enhance the
competitive advantage and leadership of the United States in
the global economy;
(4) the Federal Government must utilize the full talent and
potential of the entire Nation by avoiding undue geographic
concentration of research and education funding, encouraging
broader participation of populations underrepresented in STEM,
and collaborating with non-government partners to ensure the
leadership of the United States in technological innovation;
and
(5) authorization and funding for investments in research,
education, technology transfer, intellectual property,
manufacturing, and other core strengths of the United States
innovation ecosystem, including at the National Science
Foundation and the Department of Energy, should be done on a
bipartisan basis.