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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2018

Introduced: February 6, 2018 Introduced by: Foster, Bill Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2018
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2018

This bill grants a federal charter to the National Fab Lab Network (formerly, the Fab Foundation).

What's happening now February 6, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4948: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4948/
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"H.R. 4948: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4948/.
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H.R. 4948, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4948/.
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