There is a relevant (albeit vague) U.S. bill in committee to establish a "National Fab Lab Network": http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-6003 htt

There is a relevant (albeit vague) U.S. bill in committee to establish a "National Fab Lab Network": http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-6003 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-6003