The bill would require the Department of Defense to create regional hubs for developing technologies with military uses. It sets a goal of designating at least 10 hubs within three years. Hubs would bring together universities, companies, small businesses, nonprofits, and state or local governments. Their work could include research, prototypes, workforce training, and moving technologies toward military use. The bill also sets cybersecurity, export control, and foreign-participation rules, and requires reports and independent program reviews.
Universities, businesses, nonprofits, and state or local governments could join eligible groups that apply to become hubs. The hubs would be expected to support training and workforce development. The bill does not describe direct benefits or requirements for individuals. No publicly available information describes how the program would affect specific communities.
The bill authorizes $375 million for the program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, including $75 million for grants. These amounts would need to be appropriated. Federal support for a hub could not exceed half of its program costs in a fiscal year.
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