Caucus members will work together with industry leaders and the research community to develop policies that promote U.S. leadership in science.
Work through the Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus with industry leaders and the research community to develop policies that promote U.S. leadership in science.
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Evidence
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Senators Dave McCormick and John Hickenlooper announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus. The release says caucus members will work with industry leaders and the research community on policies to promote U.S. leadership in science, and that a kickoff event is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
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Senator Hickenlooper's office also announced the caucus with Senator McCormick and stated that it plans to host briefings, roundtables, and other conversations about existing and new policies, and provide a venue for discourse about new legislation to boost American scientific research and the STEM workforce.
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McCormick co-founded the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus with Senator Hickenlooper during his Senate term, directly matching the promised vehicle. Official Senate releases also describe planned engagement with industry leaders and the research community to develop science and innovation policy. However, as of September 12, 2026, the kickoff event was still scheduled for September 14, 2026, and the evidence documents planned briefings, roundtables, and policy work rather than completed caucus activity or resulting policies. This supports partial credit, not full delivery.