Air Force Science and Technology for the 21st Century Act of 2001

H.R. 2659, the Air Force Science and Technology for the 21st Century Act of 2001, seeks to strengthen the Air Force’s internal processes for planning and funding scientific research and technological development. The bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to prioritize long-term investments in both space and non-space combat systems while conducting a formal study on how recent policy changes have impacted future military capabilities. For the average citizen, this legislation aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used more strategically to maintain a technological edge in national defense and to formalize the leadership roles responsible for overseeing military innovation.