Pocan Introduces Next Generation Researchers Act

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U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today introduced the Next Generation Researchers Act which aims to promote and provide opportunities for new researchers and earlier research independence. Groundbreaking research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) alone added more than $57.8 billion in new economic activity and the creation of over 400,000 jobs across the country in 2012. Unfortunately, current policies are putting the brakes on research and innovation at a time when we need to step on the accelerator.

"Investing in research, innovation, science, and technology today is vital to our long-term economic growth," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "By providing our young scientists and researchers with more funding opportunities we will provide them with the support necessary to tackling the challenges of tomorrow. The pioneering efforts of these new researchers, in areas such as biochemistry and neuroscience, will lead to improved health and quality of life for Americans and spurs innovation, U.S. economic growth, and job creation."

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