Science and Research and Development
The federal government provides funding for a wide range of activities related to science and research and development (R&D); federal policies also affect the private sector's incentives to engage in those activities. CBO's work addresses science and R&D in energy, pharmaceuticals, space and ocean exploration, weapon development, climate change, and more.
Federal Innovation Policy: The Current Context and Some Possible Changes
posted by Doug Elmendorf on September 30, 2013
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Presentation on Innovation Policy
posted by Doug Elmendorf on April 23, 2013
H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013
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April 22, 2013
H.R. 1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013
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April 15, 2013
H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013
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April 1, 2013
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Effects of Federal Tax Credits for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles
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H.R. 3479, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011
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