42 U.S.C. § 19102 — Purposes

Page 9299 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 19103 analysts to perform statistical queries nec- essary to answer approved project questions, and prohibits any other queries; and (E) the National Secure Data Service dem- onstration project conducts privacy risk as- sessments to minimize the privacy risks to individual entities whose data has been made available by a reporting entity, includ- ing those privacy risks that could result from data breaches of any system operated by the reporting entity, as well as for deter- mining approved project questions under subparagraph (D) to minimize the privacy risks to individuals affected by uses of the statistical output; and (2) the National Secure Data Service dem- onstration project shall implement reasonable measures commensurate with the risks to in- dividuals’ privacy to achieve the outcomes under subparagraphs (A) through (E) of para- graph (1), which may include the appropriate application of privacy-enhancing technologies and appropriate measures to minimize or pre- vent reidentification risks consistent with any applicable guidance or regulations issued under subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. (g) Transparency The National Secure Data Service established under subsection (b) shall maintain a public website with up-to-date information on sup- ported projects. (h) Report Not later than 2 years after August 9, 2022, the National Secure Data Service demonstration project established under subsection (b) shall submit a report to Congress that includes— (1) a description of policies for protecting data, consistent with applicable Federal law; (2) a comprehensive description of all com- pleted or active data linkage activities and projects; (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the demonstration project for mitigating risks and removing barriers to a sustained imple- mentation of the National Secure Data Serv- ice as recommended by the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking; and (4) if deemed effective by the Director, a plan for scaling up the demonstration project to facilitate data access for evidence building while ensuring transparency and privacy. (i) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director to carry out this subsection $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10375, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1574.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 115–435, Jan. 14, 2019, 132 Stat. 5529. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2019 Amend- ment note set out under section 101 of Title 5, Govern- ment Organization and Employees, and Tables. The Confidential Information Protection and Statis- tical Efficiency Act of 2018, referred to in subsec. (e), is title III of Pub. L. 115–435, Jan. 14, 2019, 132 Stat. 5544. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2019 Amendment note set out under sec- tion 101 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents, and Tables. The Privacy Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (e), is Pub. L. 93–579, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1896, which enacted section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and provisions set out as notes under sec- tion 552a of Title 5. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1974 Amendment note set out under section 552a of Title 5 and Tables. PART G—DIRECTORATE FOR TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS § 19101. Establishment There is established within the Foundation the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships to advance research and develop- ment, technology development, and related solu- tions to address United States societal, na- tional, and geostrategic challenges, for the ben- efit of all Americans. (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10381, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1576.) § 19102. Purposes The purposes of the Directorate established under section 19101 of this title are to— (1) support use-inspired and translational re- search and accelerate the development and use of federally funded research; (2) strengthen United States competitive- ness by accelerating the development of key technologies; and (3) grow the domestic workforce in key tech- nology focus areas, and expand the participa- tion of United States students and researchers in areas of societal, national, and geostrategic importance, at all levels of education. (Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10382, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1576.) § 19103. Activities Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, the Director shall achieve the purposes described in section 19102 of this title by making awards through the Directorate that— (1) support transformational advances in use-inspired and translational research and technology development, including through di- verse funding mechanisms and models at dif- ferent scales, to include convergence accelera- tors and projects designed to achieve specific technology metrics or objectives; (2) encourage the translation of research into innovations, processes, and products, in- cluding by— (A) engaging researchers on topics rel- evant to United States societal, national, and geostrategic challenges, including by educating researchers on engaging with end users and the public; (B) advancing novel approaches and reduc- ing barriers to technology transfer, includ- ing through intellectual property frame- works between academia and industry, non- profit entities, venture capital communities, and approaches to technology transfer for applications with public benefit that may