The article reports on the new bipartisan bill called the National Competitiveness Investment Act that is being debated in the U.S. Senate to promote economic competitiveness by providing enhancements in scientific research and education in the U.S. The provision of the bill is the combination of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, the Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Energy-Act and the PACE-Education Act. The bill will increase research investments, strengthen educa