S3468Referred to Committee
National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-12-11
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
John Fetterman
Democrat · PA · Senator
Votes with party: 47.4% (310 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/F000479
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2026-02-12
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMarkup By · 2026-02-12
Previously
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeMarkup By · 2026-02-12
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-11
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2025-12-11
Plain-English Summary
The bill would establish a network of cloud-based laboratory facilities that researchers and students can access remotely to conduct experiments and simulations, making advanced scientific tools available to institutions that couldn't otherwise afford expensive equipment. This would help universities, schools, and research organizations across the country participate in cutting-edge science without building physical labs, while also potentially creating new opportunities for collaboration between scientists in different locations. The program would likely be funded and overseen by the federal government to ensure equitable access.
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Subjects
Science, Technology, Communications
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