Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§16316 Advanced Scientific Computing Research and Development Program
Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER IX — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › Part G — Science › § 16316
Summary
Secretary must run an advanced computing R&D program, including applied mathematics and activities under (15 U.S.C. 5541 et seq.), to support department missions and supply computing and workforce resources.
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Title 42, §16316
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(1)In general
The Secretary shall conduct an advanced scientific computing research and development program that includes activities related to applied mathematics and activities authorized by the American Super Computing Leadership Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 5541 et seq.).
(2)Goal
The Secretary shall carry out the program with the goal of supporting departmental missions, and providing the high-performance computational, networking, advanced visualization technologies, and workforce resources, that are required for world leadership in science.
Legislative History
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References in Text
The American Super Computing Leadership Act of 2017, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 108–423, Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2400, which is classified principally to subchapter III (§ 5541 et seq.) of chapter 81 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
note set out under section 5501 of Title 15 and Tables.
Amendments
2018—Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–246 substituted “American Super Computing Leadership Act of 2017” for “Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004”.
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42 U.S.C. § 16316
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110