Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer

"Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology—commonly referred to collectively as nanotechnology—is believed by many to offer extraordinary economic and societal benefits. Congress has demonstrated continuing support for nanotechnology and has directed its attention particularly to three topics that may affect the realization of this hoped for potential: federal research and development (R&D) in nanotechnology; U.S. competitiveness in the field; and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns. This report provides an overview of these topics and two others: nanomanufacturing and public understanding of and attitudes toward nanotechnology..." 
Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer

"Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology—commonly referred to collectively as nanotechnology—is believed by many to offer extraordinary economic and societal benefits. Congress has demonstrated continuing support for nanotechnology and has directed its attention primarily to three topics that may affect the realization of this hoped for potential: federal research and development (R&D) in nanotechnology; U.S. competitiveness; and environmental,
health, and safety (EHS) concerns.."Nanotechnology

The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues

"Proponents of the NNI assert that nanotechnology is one of the most important emerging and enabling technologies and that U.S. competitiveness, technological leadership, national security, and societal interests require an aggressive approach to its development and commercialization..."
National Nanotechnology Inititative

Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer
"Nanoscale science, engineering and technology—commonly referred to collectively as
nanotechnology—is believed by many to offer extraordinary economic and societal benefits.
Congress has demonstrated continuing support for nanotechnology and has directed its attention
primarily to three topics that may affect the realization of this hoped for potential: federal
research and development (R&D) in nanotechnology; U.S. competitiveness; and environmental,
health, and safety (EHS) concerns. This report provides an overview of these topics—which are
discussed in more detail in other CRS reports—and two others: nanomanufacturing and public
understanding of and attitudes toward nanotechnology..."