S 3468 United States Senate · 119th Congress

National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025

This bill establishes a National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network, designating up to six "nodes" at eligible institutions (universities, nonprofits, or private companies) by 2026. These nodes must offer remote, AI-assisted lab access for research, require private-sector cost-sharing, and develop sustainable funding models to reduce long-term federal reliance. The network aims to accelerate scientific innovation in fields like biotechnology and materials science by standardizing remote experimentation, improving collaboration, and ensuring cybersecurity. It mandates annual congressional reporting and expires on September 30, 2031.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Last action Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-129.
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Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Dec 11, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Dec 11, 2025
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