Senate · Roll call 158 · 2nd session · May 4, 2022 A vote to approve a Senate motion regarding H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.

How each party voted

Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

About this vote

The Senate recorded this vote as “On the Motion.” Its official description is “A bill to provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology.” According to the Congressional Research Service summary, H.R. 4521 addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters. A Yes vote supports the motion.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters. Among other provisions, the bill provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S.