National Fab Lab Network Act of 2021

The National Fab Lab Network Act of 2021 proposes the creation of a federally chartered nonprofit corporation designed to establish a nationwide network of digital fabrication laboratories, or "fab labs." These facilities provide public access to advanced tools—such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and computer-controlled milling machines—that allow individuals to design and manufacture customized products and prototypes.

The bill aims to place at least one of these labs in every congressional district across the United States to ensure broad geographic access to high-tech manufacturing resources. For everyday citizens, this would provide local opportunities for STEM education, workforce training, and small-business innovation by lowering the technical and financial barriers to advanced manufacturing technology.