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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013

Introduced: March 20, 2013 Introduced by: Foster, Bill Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Mar 20, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1710)
Mar 20, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 20, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 - Grants a federal charter to the Fab Foundation for the National Fab Lab Network.

What's happening now April 15, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1289: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1289/
MLA
"H.R. 1289: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1289/.
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H.R. 1289, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1289/.
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