National Fab Lab Network Act of 2024

HR 9205, the National Fab Lab Network Act of 2024, establishes a nonprofit corporation to create and connect digital fabrication facilities ("fab labs") across the United States. The bill directs the network to prioritize establishing at least one fab lab in each Congressional District, with special focus on underserved communities, while providing standardized guidelines, a national registry, and resources for sustainable operation. These facilities - equipped with tools for digital design and physical creation - aim to provide universal access to fabrication technology for education, entrepreneurship, job training, and community problem-solving. The nonprofit network will operate independently of the government but must report annually to Congress on its progress.