; (2) prioritizing investment in Federal basic research by authorizing a doubling of basic research funding over the next 10 years at the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) providing for investment in key areas necessary for the competitiveness of the United States, including computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology, materials and advanced manufacturing, energy and climate, and the biosciences; (4) providing for investment in critical science and technology infrastructure to maintain world-class research and user facilities; (5) expanding the STEM workforce at all levels to meet the demands of a 21st century economy; (6) promoting regional innovation to support local economic growth across all regions of the United States; (7) maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s research and development activities; (8) promoting collaboration among the Federal Government, Federal laboratories, universities, and industry