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§ 18994. STEM workforce data
(a) Skilled technical workforce portfolio review
(1) In general
(2) Report
(b) Survey data
(1) Rotating topic modules
(2) New data
Not later than 1 year after August 9, 2022
(A) the skilled technical workforce;
(B) working conditions and work-life balance;
(C) harassment and discrimination;
(D) immigration and emigration; and
(E) any other topics at the discretion of the Director.
(3) Longitudinal design
(4) Government Accountability Office review
Not later than 1 year after August 9, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress that—
(A) evaluates Foundation processes for ensuring the data and analysis produced by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics meets current and future needs; and
(B) includes such recommendations as the Comptroller General determines are appropriate to improve such processes.
(Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title III, § 10314, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1529.)