Innovation bills pass Congress at end of session
Near the end of 2020, Congress passed the FY 2021 defense authorization (overriding a presidential veto) and folded multiple policy bills into the joint appropriations and coronavirus relief bill. This legislation includes new authorizations for semiconductor research facilities, clean and renewable energy innovation, and new studies of assets for critical research areas.
Innovation-related policies within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2021 include the following: