Canyon’s Law

House Bill

H.R. 4180

119th Congress

Canyon’s Law

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd A. Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill would require the government to assess the condition of research facilities and equipment at federal laboratories and some university facilities. The goal is to identify any problems or needs for repairs or upgrades to this important scientific infrastructure.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the government to assess the condition of research facilities and equipment at federal laboratories and some university facilities. The goal is to identify any problems or needs for repairs or upgrades to this important scientific infrastructure.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Federal Labs Modernization Act of 2023 This bill requires certain agencies to report on the state of research infrastructure at federal laboratories and other facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to include in a report to Congress a description of the deficiencies in funding for research infrastructure in research facilities and major instrumentation located at federal laboratories and certain facilities of academic institutions. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress on the research infrastructure of federal facilities, including the current state of facilities and equipment and any needed repairs and associated costs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to report to Congress on deficiencies in funding for research infrastructure at federal labs and certain academic facilities.
The Government Accountability Office must also submit a report to Congress on the current state of federal research facilities and equipment, as well as the costs of any needed repairs.
The reports are intended to provide a comprehensive look at the condition of the country's scientific research infrastructure and identify areas that need investment or modernization.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact federal agencies and academic institutions that operate research facilities and laboratories. The assessments could lead to increased funding and improvements to ensure these facilities have the equipment and resources they need to support scientific research. This could benefit researchers, students, and the broader scientific community that relies on this infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4180, 119th Congress (2025). "Canyon’s Law". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4180