To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a cloud laboratory network program, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7801

119th Congress

To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a cloud laboratory network program, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Obernolte

R - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would establish a national network of cloud laboratories—shared, internet-accessible research facilities—overseen by the National Science Foundation. These remote-access labs would allow scientists, students, and researchers across the country to conduct experiments and use advanced equipment without needing to be physically present, democratizing access to cutting-edge research tools.

Latest Action

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

Introduced3/4/2026

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

ChamberHouse

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To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a cloud laboratory network program, and for other purposes.

This bill would establish a national network of cloud laboratories—shared, internet-accessible research facilities—overseen by the National Science Foundation. These remote-access labs would allow scientists, students, and researchers across the country to con

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This bill would establish a national network of cloud laboratories—shared, internet-accessible research facilities—overseen by the National Science Foundation. These remote-access labs would allow scientists, students, and researchers across the country to conduct experiments and use advanced equipment without needing to be physically present, democratizing access to cutting-edge research tools.

Bill Number: 7801
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a cloud laboratory network program, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7801
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would establish a national network of cloud laboratories—shared, internet-accessible research facilities—overseen by the National Science Foundation. These remote-access labs would allow scientists, students, and researchers across the country to conduct experiments and use advanced equipm

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a national network of cloud laboratories—shared, internet-accessible research facilities—overseen by the National Science Foundation. These remote-access labs would allow scientists, students, and researchers across the country to conduct experiments and use advanced equipment without needing to be physically present, democratizing access to cutting-edge research tools.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a network of cloud-based laboratories that researchers can access remotely via the internet, eliminating geographical barriers to advanced scientific equipment
Expands research opportunities for smaller universities, community colleges, and institutions that typically can't afford expensive laboratory equipment
Enables students and early-career scientists nationwide to gain hands-on experience with sophisticated research tools regardless of their location
Positions the U.S. to remain competitive in scientific research by modernizing how laboratory work is conducted and shared

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit students, researchers, and educational institutions in rural areas or at smaller schools that lack access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. By enabling remote access to advanced equipment, it could level the playing field in scientific research, allowing talent from anywhere in America to contribute to breakthrough discoveries. The program could also accelerate scientific progress by increasing the utilization of expensive equipment and fostering collaboration across institutions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7801, 119th Congress (2026). "To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a cloud laboratory network program, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7801

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