Bills · HR 7077
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7077Science, Technology, Communications
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require a plan for data collection and analytical capability relating to the skilled technical workforce, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because a strong and well-understood skilled technical workforce is crucial for a country's economic competitiveness and innovation. These are the workers who build infrastructure, maintain complex machinery, and support scientific research, playing a vital role in many industries.
If this bill becomes law, the United States would have more consistent and comprehensive data on this specific segment of its workforce. This data can help identify where skill gaps exist, forecast future job demands, and guide investments in education and training programs more effectively. Without this bill, information on the skilled technical workforce might remain fragmented or outdated, making it harder for policymakers, educators, and businesses to make informed decisions to ensure the U.S. has the talent it needs to thrive.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics to develop and maintain a plan for continuous data collection and analysis related to the skilled technical workforce.
This shifts from a one-time assessment to an ongoing strategic approach for understanding a critical part of the labor market.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that this data collection and analysis plan be updated and submitted biennially (every two years).
This ensures that the information about the skilled technical workforce remains current and regularly reviewed.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the surveys conducted under this section must focus directly on the skilled technical workforce.
This guarantees that data collection efforts are targeted and relevant to this specific segment of workers.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 14
Introduced in House
JAN 14
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7077
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Last actionJan 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026
House BillHR 7077Science, Technology, Communications
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require a plan for data collection and analytical capability relating to the skilled technical workforce, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2026
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