I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3763 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To require a per capita calculation for eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in the EPSCoR program of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Smarter EPSCoR Act . 2. Per capita calculation for eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in EPSCoR In determining the eligibility of a jurisdiction to participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research program described under section 517 of National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p–9 ), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall ensure that the proportion of the total amount of National Science Foundation research support attributed to a jurisdiction over a 3-year period is calculated on a per capita basis.