To establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks, and for other purposes.

Bill Foster

Democrat · IL · Representative

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-25

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would create a national network of local digital fabrication facilities (called "fab labs") that give people free or low-cost access to advanced manufacturing equipment like 3D printers and laser cutters for learning, inventing, and starting businesses. These facilities would support workforce training, science education, and help people develop new products and ideas in their communities. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it should move forward.

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