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May 13, 2009

The National Climate Service Act of 2009

Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on June 3, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on May 13, 2009 Introduced in the House on May 14, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Short TitleThe National Climate Service Act of 2009  Section 2. Purpose Designates the purpose of the legislation to be the establishment of a National Climate Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to serve three primary …  Continue Reading 

April 22, 2009

Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (NITRD Act)

 Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on May 12, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee April 29, 2009 Introduced in the House on April 22, 2009 Section-by-Section SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE. “Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009”.SEC. 2. PROGRAM PLANNING AND COORDINATION.Requires the NITRD agencies to periodically assess the program contents and funding levels and to update the program accordingly. Requires the NITRD agencies to develop and …  Continue Reading 

March 26, 2009

International Science and Cooperation Act of 2009

Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on June 8, 2009. Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on April 29, 2009 Cleared the Research and Science Education Subcommittee on March 31, 2009  Introduced in the House on March 26, 2009 Section-by-Section  SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE The International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2009. SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS Establishes a committee under the National Science and Technology …  Continue Reading 

March 25, 2009

STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009

Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on June 8, 2009. Cleared the Full by voice vote on Committee April 29, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Research and Science Education Subcommittee on March 31, 2009  Introduced in the House on March 25, 2009   Section-by-Section SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE The STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009. SEC. 2. DEFINITION Provides a definition for the term ‘STEM.’ SEC. 3. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL STEM …  Continue Reading 

March 25, 2009

Electronic Waste Research and Development Act

Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on April 22, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on March 25, 2009 Introduced in the House on March 18, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Short TitleProvides the short title of the legislation, the Electronic Waste Research and Development Act.  Section 2. Findings Outlines the current background information on electronic waste and summarizes the challenges and concerns addressed by the legislation.  Section 3. Electronic Waste …  Continue Reading 

March 25, 2009

National Water Research and Development Initiative Act

 Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee March 25, 2009 Introduced in the House on February 24, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1: Short Title The National Water Research and Development Initiative Act of 2009  Section 2: National Water Research and Development Initiative Section 2 directs the President to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative to improve Federal activities on water, including: research, development, demonstration, …  Continue Reading 

January 16, 2009

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)

HITECH Act …  Continue Reading 

September 23, 2008

The National Water Research and Development Initiative Act of 2008

Bill Summary and Status Introduced in the House on September 23, 2008 Section-by-Section Section 1: Short Title The National Water Research and Development Initiative Act of 2008 Section 2: Initiative Section 2 directs the President to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative to improve Federal activities on water, including: research, development, demonstration, data collection and dissemination, education, and technology transfer.  As part of the …  Continue Reading 

May 20, 2008

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

 Bill Summary and Status Text of H.R. 6063 Signed into law on October 15, 2008 (PL 110-422). Reported (as amended) by the Senate on September 25, 2008. Passed the House on June 18, 2008 Reported (as amended) by the Full on Committee June 4, 2008 Cleared the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee by voice vote May 20, 2008 Introduced in the House on May 15, 2008       Section-by-Section Sec. 1.  Short Title. The “National Aeronautics …  Continue Reading 

May 07, 2008

National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act

Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee May 7, 2008 Introduced in the House on May 1, 2008 Section-by-Section Section 1 – Short Title:  National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008. Section 2 – Amendments to the 2003 Act: Modifies the NNI strategic plan to require specification of (1) both near and long term objectives, (2) the timeframe for achieving near term objectives, (3) the metrics for measuring progress toward …  Continue Reading 

April 15, 2008

Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008

Bill Summary and Status Provisions of H.R. 5789 passed the House as part of H.R. 5819, SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act, on April 23, 2008     Section-by-Section Section 1.  Short Title  Science and Technology Innovation Act of 2008 TITLE I – REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS Section 101.  Extension of SBIR and STTR Programs  Extends the termination date of the SBIR and STTR programs to 2010. TITLE II – FEDERAL INNOVATION INVESTMENTS Section …  Continue Reading 

February 06, 2008

United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008

Bill Summary and Status Passed by the House on April 3, 2008. Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee February 27, 2008 Cleared the Technology and Innovation Subcommittee by voice vote on February 7, 2008 Introduced in the House December 19, 2007 Section-by-Section Section 1: Short Title "The United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008" Section 2: Findings Finds that the rate of life and property loss due to fire in the U.S. is still one of the highest in the …  Continue Reading 

February 06, 2008

Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act

Bill Summary and Status           Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee February 27, 2008 Cleared the Technology and Innovation Subcommittee by voice vote on February 7, 2008 Introduced in the House on January 29, 2008 Section-by-Section Section 1: Short Title “Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act.” Section 2: Findings Finds that innovative transportation infrastructure can be used to mitigate water pollution, and that …  Continue Reading 

November 09, 2007

A bill to provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Bill Summary and Status Passed the Full Committee by voice vote on February 27, 2008 as an amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. Cleared the Technology and Innovation Subcommittee by voice vote on February 7, 2008 Introduced in the House October 22, 2007 Sectional Summary Section 1: Requires the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) to clearly define the operational requirements of technologies they are developing for …  Continue Reading 

October 25, 2007

Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act of 2007

Bill Summary and Status Cleared the Energy and Environment Subcommitttee by voice vote on May 6, 2008. Section-by-Section Purpose: To increase research, development, demonstration, education, and technology transfer activities related to water use efficiency and conservation technologies and practices at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Section 1: Short Title This bill works to create a water-use efficiency and conservation research, development, and demonstration program …  Continue Reading 

October 22, 2007

Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act

Bill Summary and Status Passed by the House October 29, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee October 24, 2007 Introduced in the House October 17, 2007 Section-by-Section Sec. 1: Short Title "Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act'" Sec. 2: Findings Establishes Congressional findings that underground mines present unique communications challenges and existing communication technologies are inadequate for maintaining communications, especially in emergencies. Finds …  Continue Reading 

October 05, 2007

National Ocean Exploration Program Act
National Undersea Research Program Act of 2007

Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee, October 24, 2007 Cleared the Energy & Environment Subcommittee by voice vote on October 10, 2007 Introduced in the House March 29, 2007 Section-by-Section Title I - National Ocean Exploration Program Section 101. Short Title - States that this title may be cited as the National Ocean Exploration Program Act. Section 102. Authorization - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and …  Continue Reading 

October 05, 2007

Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007

Passed by the House on October 22, 2007. Cleared the Full Committee by voice vote on October 16, 2007, as amended.  Bill Summary and Status Section-by-Section Section 1 - Short Title “Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007” Section 2 - Definitions Section 3 - Energy Storage System Program - authorizes program for research, development and demonstration of energy storage systems to be carried out by the Secretary of Energy. Section 4 - Basic Research Program - authorizes …  Continue Reading 

October 05, 2007

Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007

Passed by the House on October 22, 2007. Cleared the Full Committtee by voice vote on October 16, 2007, as amended. Bill Summary and Status Section-by-Section Section 1. Short Title “The Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007” Section 2. Findings The U.S. Industrial sector accounts for more energy use (32 %) than the residential, commercial, or transportation sectors. Industries have almost reached optimal energy efficiencies and new innovations and …  Continue Reading 

July 31, 2007

The America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act (COMPETES)

Bill Summary and StatusH.R. 2272 Legislative TextAmendments Adopted in ConferenceAcademic, Research and Business Groups Endorsing the Conference ReportConference Completed, July 31, 2007Signed Into Law by the President, August 9, 2007SummaryEarlier this year, both the U.S. House and Senate passed comprehensive legislation (H.R. 2272, S. 761) to ensure our nation’s competitive position in the world through improvements to math and science education and a strong commitment to research.H.R. …  Continue Reading 

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