

But the bill stagnated last year as Congress battled over COVID-19 recovery and the upcoming election.

efforts to compete against China by sending $100 billion to the National Science Foundation, refocusing its efforts on emerging technology like semiconductors and AI and even changing its name to the National Science and Technology Foundation. The bipartisan, bicameral bill promised to boost U.S. Hopes were high for the Endless Frontier Act when it was first introduced in 2020.
