House Science panel passes bills on national tech strategy, innovation

The House Science, Space and Technology Committee on Tuesday approved bills that would direct the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to devise a national technology strategy and authorize the creation of a regional technology and innovation hub program. The committee marked up and approved five bills on Tuesday, including the “National Science and Technology Strategy Act” and “Regional Innovation Act.” The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation in a statement Tuesday said the five bills “complement” the U.S...