M&S Legislation

H.R. 4321 - the Enhancing SIMULATION (Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies to Improve Outcomes Now) Act of 2007.
The Enhancing SIMULATION Act of 2007 would:
  • Creates medical modeling and simulation Centers of Excellence across America to provide leadership and research into advancing the field;
  • Establish medical M&S grants for academic and professional organizations;
  • Promote innovation in medical M&S with in the Department of Health & Human Services; and,
  • Establish a coordinating council for federal government collaboration on medical M&S efforts.

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H. Res. 487 - a resolution recognizing the contributions of modeling and simulation (M&S) and recognizing M&S as a National Critical Technology.
Historically, a National Critical Technology is one that has particular value to the national security of the United States and/or significant economic impact on the country. H. Res. 487 was referred to the House Science Committee, where it passed unanimously by voice vote. It now faces consideration by the full House.