Science and Technology
Science and technology lie at the heart of the innovation economy and have always been central to the vibrancy of the 4th District. I am honored to serve on both the Space and Energy Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. With 40 percent of Massachusetts employment tied to innovation industries like health care, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, the work of the Committee has a direct impact on job creation and economic growth in our district.
I support a wide range of policies that nurture innovation and make Americans more competitive in science and technology: protecting National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds, making the Research and Development (R & D) tax credit permanent, and creating public-private partnerships for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education where employers and community colleges work together to prepare our students for high-quality jobs in life sciences and advanced manufacturing. As robotics, healthcare IT, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing continue to grow as a share of our district’s economic output, we need to prioritize R&D funding as well as the transportation infrastructure that allows entrepreneurs to draw on talent and resources from all corners of the region.
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Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement in recognition of National Manufacturing Day.
Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that Mass Bay Community College and Bristol Community College will each receive $525,000 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grants will be provided through the Guided Pathways to Success in STEM (GPSTEM) Initiative.
Across the United States, industry experts and economists are increasingly optimistic about a resurgence in American manufacturing. Of course, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, where the Industrial Revolution was born, we know manufacturing never really left. Just last year Rhode Island gained over 1,000 manufacturing jobs and ranked ninth in the country for job growth in this sector. In Massachusetts, 100,000 jobs in advanced manufacturing are expected to open up in the next decade.
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) announced today that the bipartisan Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI) of 2014 passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. Kennedy introduced the bill last year with Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY).
RAMI would create a network of regional manufacturing institutes across the country to support domestic production, drive innovation and expand workforce development in growing industries. It is the third bill Congressman Kennedy has passed through the House in his first term.
Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today announced that he will hold a series of regional manufacturing roundtables across the 4th District this week. The roundtables will be held in Franklin, Fall River and Needham, and will focus on the recent momentum of the Congressman’s bipartisan manufacturing bill, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation (RAMI) Act of 2014. Congressman Kennedy will provide an update on the legislation and discuss its impact on local communities with stakeholders in the region.