bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
103-s-2441,103,s,2441,Weather Service Modernization Review Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-09-19,1994-09-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,5,Weather Service Modernization Review Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to:  (1) ensure that the implementation of the National Implementation Plan (Plan) for modernization of the National Weather Service does not result in service degradation in any specific geographic area; and (2) provide for an independent review of the Plan by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.,2025-08-26T13:50:29Z,
103-hr-5046,103,hr,5046,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-09-16,1994-09-26,Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4008.,House,"Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]",TX,D,O000107,2,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs      Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs      Title III:  Administration and Other Accounts      Title IV:  Miscellaneous NOAA Programs      Title V:  Great Lakes Improvements      Title VI:  National Undersea Research Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1995 and 1996 for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the following programs and activities:  (1) mapping and charting; (2) geodesy; (3) weather observation and prediction; (4) estuarine and coastal assessment; (5) deep ocean mineral and ocean energy activities; (6) marine prediction research, including research activities at the Great Lakes and the Southeast Florida and Caribbean Areas; and (7) climate and global change research activities. Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for fisheries information collection and analysis. (Sec. 203)  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for the establishment and maintenance of a scallop restoration program for Long Island Sound. (Sec. 204)  Amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the Secretary to make grants to assist persons in carrying out research and development projects to promote the sustainable use and development of U.S. fisheries. Title III:  Administration and Other Accounts - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) operation and maintenance of the Systems Acquisition Office; (3) central administrative support activities; (4) retired pay; and (5) marine services activities. Title IV:  Miscellaneous NOAA Programs - Directs that one-sixth of the fees collected each fiscal year from the authorized sale and licensing of nautical products by NOAA be:  (1) deposited into the Operations, Research, and Facilities account of NOAA; and (2) available for the acquisition and installation of Physical Ocean Real-time (PORT) Systems, the acquisition and maintenance of upgraded hydrographic survey equipment, and other National Ocean Service activities related to the modernization and improvement of maritime safety. Sets forth provisions regarding the budgetary treatment of receipts from nautical products. Directs the Secretary to deploy in Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel a PORT System consisting of current, wind, tide, salinity, and water level measuring devices and necessary computer links. (Sec. 402)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that NOAA should expand its efforts to develop interagency agreements to further the use of defense-related technologies, data, and other resources to support its oceanic missions. Directs the Secretary to report to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (the committees) on the feasibility of expanding the use of such technologies, data, and resources to support and enhance such missions. (Sec. 403)  Requires the Secretary to report to the committees on the status of NOAA programs related to marine navigation safety. (Sec. 404)  Sets forth site selection factors regarding a replacement for the National Marine Fisheries Service Lab at Tiburon, California.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 for architecture and engineering studies regarding such replacement. (Sec. 405)  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) report to the committees on Department of Commerce needs for facilities for the National Marine Sanctuary Program; (2) establish a PORT System for San Francisco Bay after conducting a hydrodynamics study of the Bay (and authorizes appropriations); and (3) convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory at Gloucester, Massachusetts, under certain terms and conditions, including continued use of such property by the National Marine Fisheries Service. (Sec. 408)  Provides reimbursement from the United States to NOAA after settlement of a collision damage claim involving the NOAA research vessel DISCOVERER, for use in vessel repair. (Sec. 409)  Authorizes the Secretary to enter into specified contracts for FY 1995 and 1996 to implement the NOAA fleet modernization plan.  Limits expenditures for repairs and maintenance under the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act. (Sec. 410)  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) contract with the Marine Board of the National Research Council to examine and report on the appropriate role of the NOAA Corps in supporting NOAA missions (and authorizes appropriations); (2) report to the committees on the effects of climate and global change on the Nation's major freshwater systems; (3) promote and coordinate the use of National Estuarine Research Reserves for research, monitoring, and education purposes; and (4) study and report to the committees on the effects of feeding noncaptive dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic Ocean. (Sec. 414)  Amends the boundaries of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to include the Stetson Bank. (Sec. 415)  Revises an Act authorizing appropriations to carry out the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to:  (1) provide for the administration of the National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute by the Oregon State System of Higher Education; (2) direct the Institute to promote U.S.  economic growth and prosperity by transferring research and technology into applications to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the Nation's coastal communities and the competitiveness of coastal businesses; and (3) make changes with respect to membership of the Board of Governors and the Advisory Council and provide for reports annually to the Congress and biennially to the Secretary. (Sec. 416)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that NOAA should develop and promote programs that recruit minorities and women for education in the sciences and take actions to increase the direct involvement of underrepresented minorities in coastal and ocean resource stewardship programs. (Sec. 417)  Repeals a provision of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 1992 requiring the establishment of a NOAA Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Resources Office if the Secretary fails to obligate specified funds appropriated for oyster disease research by December 1, 1994. (Sec. 418)  Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified sums to acquire, construct, install, and maintain equipment with respect to weather reporting stations in Prince William Sound, Alaska. (Sec. 419)  Directs the Secretary to purchase from the private sector remotely sensed science data. (Sec. 420)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this Act should be American-made. Title V:  Great Lakes Improvements - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes Improvements Act - Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish and maintain within NOAA a Great Lakes Office in the Washington, D.C. area. (Sec. 503)  Directs the Under Secretary to prepare and submit to the Congress an annual Great Lakes Report. (Sec. 505)  Authorizes appropriations. Title VI:  National Undersea Research Program - National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994 - Directs the Under Secretary to establish and maintain in NOAA a National Undersea Research Program, conducted by a National Undersea Research Centers.  Establishes in NOAA the Office of Undersea Research.  Sets forth provisions regarding duties of the program director and priority research areas. (Sec. 604)  Directs the Under Secretary to establish an independent National Undersea Research Advisory Committee. (Sec. 605)  Assigns specified regions to certain existing centers. Provides for the establishment of new centers.  Allows the Under Secretary to solicit proposals for the establishment of a new Center. Provides for reviews of proposals and of the operation of each Center and the configuration of undersea regions.  Directs the Under Secretary to establish a Center to conduct the Program for the Gulf of Mexico undersea region. (Sec. 606)  Requires each Center Director to annually solicit individual proposals from the scientific community for research to advance the priority research areas of the Program.  Sets forth provisions regarding the proposal review process, the proposed Center Program, and review of proposed Center Programs. (Sec. 607)  Directs the Under Secretary to develop procedures for the submittal and joint review of proposals for research in priority research areas and to issue final rules. (Sec. 608)  Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to fund any Center program if the Under Secretary finds that the program will advance knowledge in the priority research areas. (Sec. 609)  Specifies that grants and contracts under the Program shall not be subject to review by the Financial Assistance Review Board. (Sec. 610)  Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:49:30Z,
103-s-2432,103,s,2432,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-09-13,1994-09-13,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000148,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs      Title II:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs      Title III:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs      Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I:  NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary of Commerce to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve its public warning and forecast systems and to carry out:  (1) the operations and research activities of the National Weather Service; (2) its climate and air quality research activities, including the study of climate and global change; (3) its atmospheric research activities; (4) its satellite observing systems activities; and (5) its data and information services activities. Title II:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary to enable NOAA to carry out:  (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy activities, including geodetic data collection and analysis; (2) observation and assessment activities; (3) a Coastal Ocean Program; (4) ocean and Great Lakes research activities; and (5) its undersea research activities. Title III:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 to enable the National Marine Fisheries Service to carry out its duties relating to fisheries information collection and analysis, and fisheries conservation and management operations. Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary:  (1) to enable NOAA to carry out executive direction and administrative activities and marine and aircraft services activities; and (2) for acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of NOAA facilities. (Sec. 402)  Requires the Secretary to convey to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all U.S. interests in the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, Massachusetts. (Sec. 403)  Directs that all amounts received by the United States in settlement of, or judgment for, damage claims arising from the collision of the vessel Zachery into the NOAA research vessel Discoverer be retained as an offsetting collection in NOAA's Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding, and Conversion account, be deposited in that account upon receipt by the Government, and be available only for obligation for NOAA vessel repairs. (Sec. 404)  Requires the Secretary to contract with the National Research Council to examine and report to the Secretary and the Congress on NOAA Corps responsibilities and activities in supporting the missions of NOAA. (Sec. 405)  Authorizes the Secretary to expend $340,000 to acquire, construct, and install weather reporting stations in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and $160,000 in each of FY 1995 and 1996 to maintain specified equipment. (Sec. 406)  Exempts activities of the contractor on behalf of NOAA pursuant to the modernization of the National Weather Service from taxation. (Sec. 407)  Amends the Fur Seal Act of 1966 to:  (1) direct the Secretary to carry out his duties under the Act through contracts, compacts, or memoranda of agreement with the entities on the Pribilof Islands entitled to receive conveyance of lands by the Act; and (2) authorize the Secretary to clean up the dumps, debris, storage tanks, property, hazardous conditions, and contaminants which the Federal Government abandoned or conveyed to entities of the Islands.",2025-08-26T13:49:32Z,
103-hr-4998,103,hr,4998,Weather Service Modernization Performance Review Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-08-19,1994-09-14,Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.,House,"Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,C000868,12,Weather Service Modernization Performance Review Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to:  (1) ensure that the implementation of the National Implementation Plan (Plan) for modernization of the National Weather Service does not result in service degradation in any specific geographic area; and (2) provide for an independent review of the Plan by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.,2025-08-26T13:50:30Z,
103-s-2344,103,s,2344,National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-08-01,1994-09-28,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,5,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation Authorization      Title II:  Research and Education in Strategic Areas      Title III:  General Provisions National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Critical Technologies Institute for FY 1995 through 1999. (Sec. 103) Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to direct NSF to include in its annual report to the President a strategic plan defining its goals, criteria, and procedures. (Sec. 106) Requires the Director of NSF (Director) to develop an Arctic logistics support program and related budget to facilitate United States Arctic research.  Authorizes FY 1996 through 1999 appropriations. Title II:  Research and Education in Strategic Areas - National Science Foundation Strategic Research and Education Authorization Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Director to establish the following cross-directorate initiatives:  (1) advanced manufacturing technology; (2) advanced materials and processing; (3) biotechnology; (4) civil infrastructure systems; (5) global change research; (6) environmental research; (7) high performance computing and communications; and (8) science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education. Authorizes FY 1995 through 1999 appropriations. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the Director, within the advanced manufacturing technology initiative, to:  (1) make awards to universities for research and education to accelerate technologies of particular value to low population regions; (2) establish graduate student traineeships; (3) establish teaching fellowships for persons from industry; (4) develop curricula; and (5) establish the Small Manufacturers Renewal and Training (pilot) Program to sponsor engineering students to work as interns with small manufacturers. Requires the Director to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. (Sec. 208) Authorizes the Director, within the environmental reseach initiative, to establish a National Environmental Research Program (including a National Environmental Research Forum, research centers, and a fellowship program). Title III:  General Provisions - Amends the Academic Research Facilities Modernization Act of 1988 to require the Director, when making awards for academic facilities maintenance, to include projects for the acquisition of research instrumentation. (Sec. 302) Amends the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act to authorize the Director to make awards to institutions of higher education and local educational agencies to develop science, computer science, technology, and mathematics curricula in accord with traditional cultural values of Native Hawaiian students, Pacific Islander students, and Native American students. Includes individuals with disabilities as an underrepresented group for which the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering should encourage full participation in scientific, engineering, and professional fields. (Sec. 303) Authorizes appropriations for the Director to:  (1) make grants to organizations, including colleges and universities, to promote cooperative research projects between scientists in the United States and scientists in Latin America; and (2) establish a cross-directorate program between the United States and the Newly Independent States to make awards to individuals, small groups, and research centers to support collaborative research efforts between scientists and engineers from both countries. (Sec. 304) Requires the Director to continue to carry out the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in certain States that have:  (1) historically received little research and development funding; and (2) demonstrated a research commitment. (Sec. 305) Authorizes appropriations for a National Undergraduate Teaching Fellows program to improve undergraduate education in science, mathematics, and engineering. (Sec. 306) Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 and the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to modify certain administrative procedures.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
103-hr-4818,103,hr,4818,To revise the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-07-22,1994-07-26,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,2,Amends the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to management and licensing of commercial remote sensing satellites.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hconres-261,103,hconres,261,To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-06-24,1994-07-21,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]",TX,D,H000067,10,"Declares that specified U.S. astronauts who flew in space as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration program to reach and explore the moon shall carry the honorary title Space Emissary and shall be referred to as ""The Honorable.""",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hr-4621,103,hr,4621,"To establish a National Academy of Space, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-06-21,1994-09-13,Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.,House,"Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]",OH,D,T000350,0,"Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to:  (1) establish a National Academy of Space to prepare qualifying individuals for Government or U.S. corporate space-related service; and (2) appoint a Board of the National Academy of Space whose functions shall include exam and curriculum development, scholarship and placement administration, and selection of State universities as Member Institutes of the Academy. Authorizes appropriations.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hr-4489,103,hr,4489,Aeronautics and Space Policy Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-25,1994-10-06,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration           Subtitle A:  Special Authority and Limitations           Subtitle B:  Aeronautics      Title II:  Commercial Space Launch Amendments      Title III:  Revisions to Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of           1992      Title IV:  Technology Investment Policy for Aeronautics and           Space      Title V:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration           Budget Aeronautics and Space Policy Act of 1994 - Title I:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Subtitle A:  Special Authority and Limitations - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit to specified congressional committees a detailed operating plan for obligating FY 1995 funds. Provides authority for reprogramming and imposes a limitation on funding uses. Authorizes a land conveyance in Clear Lake, Texas. Authorizes the Administrator to accept land conveyances from Cleveland and Brook Park, Ohio, for a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center. (Sec. 108) Requires NASA to give consideration to geographical distribution of research and development funds whenever feasible. (Sec. 110) Expresses the sense of the Congress that, when consistent with NASA goals, depressed community sites should be selected for new NASA programs. (Sec. 111) Requires the establishment with the Office of Space Access and Technology a program of expedited technology procurement to demonstrate how innovative technology can rapidly be brought to bear on NASA space missions.  Requires:  (1) use of nongovernmental sector expertise to the maximum extent practicable, through the use of existing special appointment procedures; and (2) integration of existing commercial, non-development, and off-the-shelf hardware and services. Requires coordination of NASA resources in the areas of procurement, commercial programs, and advanced technology. (Sec. 112) Directs the Administrator to coordinate with other Federal agencies all NASA education activities to encourage participation of women, minorities who are underrepresented in science, engineering, and mathematics, and persons with disabilities. (Sec. 113) Requires independent cost analysis of specified new NASA projects costing more than $100 million. (Sec. 114) Prohibits obligation of funds for the Small Spacecraft Technology Initiative to duplicate private sector activities. (Sec. 115) Expresses the sense of the Senate that NASA should seek joint scientific activities with Russia, with an initial focus on robotic exploration of Mars. (Sec. 116)) Authorizes the use of specified unobligated funds to establish a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center, under specified circumstances. (Sec. 117) Prohibits the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network from obligating more than a specified amount of funds for new building construction. (Sec. 118) Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to require NASA to develop a Global Change Data and Information System to design a system to process, archive, and distribute data from the Global Change Research Program. Sets forth design specifications and operating responsibilities. (Sec. 119) Requires the National Science and Technology Council, through its Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to submit to the Congress a plan for access to declassified data from classified archives and systems for global change research. (Sec. 120) Directs the Administrator to study the feasibility of a University Innovative Research Program which uses institutions of higher education to help meet NASA research and development needs by stimulating non-duplicative technology transfer between education and industry and encouraging participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation. (Sec. 121) Directs the Administrator to study and report to Congress on the convergence of the NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) with commercial communications satellite systems. (Sec. 122) Requires NASA to report to Congress on:  (1) specific space shuttle cost reduction initiatives; and (2) a plan for an advanced launch technology program. (Sec. 124) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA should pursue life and microgravity sciences research related to the causes of breast and ovarian cancers, bone-related diseases, and other women's health issues. (Sec. 125) Requires NASA to transmit annually to the Congress a report containing a complete accounting of all costs of the space station, including cash and other payments to Russia.  Requires the Administrator to obtain quarterly financial reports from the Russian Space Agency. (Sec. 126) Requires NASA to purchase private sector space science data to the maximum extent practicable. (Sec. 127) Establishes a five-year cooperative initiative between NASA and the Department of Agriculture to make remote sensing agricultural information available to farmers. (Sec. 128) Requires an assessment and report to the Congress on methods of maximizing, based on various funding levels, opportunities for human and robotic space exploration, using space vehicles and platforms. (Sec. 129) Requires NASA, in coordination with the Department of Defense and foreign space agencies, to catalogue certain comets and asteroids. Subtitle B:  Aeronautics - Declares it is U.S. policy that:  (1) revitalizing national aeronautical facilities shall be a major element of Federal investment in aeronautical research and development; and (2) industry and government cost-sharing for facilities construction and use shall be investigated to achieve goals within a constrained Federal budget. (Sec. 152) Directs the President to identify and assess all domestic and foreign aeronautics facilities and determine the risk to U.S. industry competitiveness due to potential unintended transfer of technology. (Sec. 153) Requires the President to work with domestic industries to develop a prioritized strategy for Federal investment in aeronautics research, technology, and facilities. (Sec. 154) Requires the President to develop a site selection plan for the location of new aeronautics research facilitates.  Details site selection factors. (Sec. 155) Directs NASA to develop an aeronautical basic research investment plan and work with other Federal agencies to prioritize aeronautical technologies research to enhance U.S.  competitiveness. Title II:  Commercial Space Launch Amendments - Amends Federal law with regard to commercial space launch activities to extend the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to license commercial reentry vehicles. Requires an annual report to the Congress by the Secretary of Transportation describing licensing activities and reviewing the effectiveness of the Office of Commercial Space Transportation. Limits the launching of obtrusive space advertising.  Requests the President to negotiate with foreign launching nations to reach an agreement prohibiting obtrusive outer space advertising. Title III:  Revisions to Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 - Amends the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to management and licensing of commercial remote sensing satellites. Title IV:  Technology Investment Policy for Aeronautics and Space - Declares U.S. policy and goals regarding technology investment, commercialization, and the competitive capability of the U.S. aerospace industry. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 to require NASA to work with industry in compatible areas of technology development. (Sec. 405) Directs NASA to establish a competitive program of funding research and development projects proposed by industry-led consortia, alliances, or other entities, for the purpose of advancing aeronautics and space technologies.  Prescribes cost-sharing and financing mechanisms. (Sec. 407) Prescribes the role of NASA procurement in technology investment and requires coordination with other Federal technology and technology transfer programs. (Sec. 409) Requires NASA's annual budget submission to provide specified funding, milestone, and projection information on interagency technology projects. (Sec. 410) Directs coordination of technology investment activities with the Small Business Innovation Research activities of NASA. (Sec. 411) Requires NASA to provide personnel incentives, including promotions and bonuses, to staff to encourage technology innovations and development. Title V:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consistency in Budgeting Act of 1994 - Requires the Administrator of NASA to submit annually to Congress a five-year program plan of expenditures consistent with proposed appropriations.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-4482,103,hr,4482,Launch Services Corporation Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-24,1994-05-31,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]",CO,R,H000444,2,"Launch Services Corporation Act of 1994 - Authorizes the creation of a non-Federal, for profit Launch Services Corporation to provide space launch services to the Federal Government and other domestic and foreign customers. Ends Federal funding (except for payment of services) for the Corporation after the year 2000.",2025-08-26T13:50:51Z,
103-hr-4451,103,hr,4451,"To terminate the International Space Station Alpha program, and to redirect the savings therefrom to National Aeronautics and Space Administration space and civil aviation programs.","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-18,1994-05-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3]",IN,D,R000385,14,Terminates the International Space Station Alpha program and redirects the savings therefrom to space and civil aviation programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-s-2116,103,s,2116,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-13,1994-05-13,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,0,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations           Subtitle A:  Authorizations           Subtitle B:  Limitations and Special Authority      Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A:  Authorizations - Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. Directs the Administrator of NASA to:  (1) perform a feasibility study for implementing a University Innovative Research Program; and (2) provide for diversity factors in procurement. Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities.  Prohibits space advertising.",2025-08-26T13:49:08Z,
103-hjres-365,103,hjres,365,"To designate August 16, 1994, as ""TV Nation Day"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-10,1994-05-10,Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6]",NC,R,C000556,5,"Designates August 16, 1994, as TV Nation Day.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
103-s-2076,103,s,2076,"A bill to prohibit the departments and agencies of the Federal Government from requiring that any State, or political subdivision thereof, utilize a metric system of measurement.","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-05-04,1994-05-05,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5256-5257),Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,0,Prohibits any entity of the Federal Government from requiring any State or local government to use a metric measurement system.,2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
103-hr-4236,103,hr,4236,National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-04-18,1994-10-07,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.",House,"Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]",TX,D,O000107,8,National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994 - Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish the National Undersea Research Program (the Program) to enhance scientific understanding of processes in the world's oceans and large lakes through programs conducted by the National Undersea Research Centers established under this Act. Establishes the Office of Undersea Research in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  Designates priority research areas. Directs the Under Secretary to establish the National Undersea Research Advisory Committee. Assigns undersea regions to extant Centers.  Prescribes guidelines under which the Under Secretary may establish a new Center for any undersea region. Directs each Center director to annually:  (1) solicit individual proposals from the scientific community for research advancing the Program's priority research areas; and (2) submit a proposed Center program to the Program Director. Instructs the Under Secretary to:  (1) develop procedures for the joint review of research proposals; and (2) issue final rules establishing those procedures. Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to fund Center programs.  Exempts such grants and contracts from review by the Financial Assistance Review Board. Authorizes appropriations.,2021-06-02T19:55:51Z,
103-hr-4211,103,hr,4211,Biotechnology Competitiveness Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-04-14,1994-04-26,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3]",MA,R,B000576,9,Biotechnology Competitiveness Act of 1994 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to provide for Federal coordination of biotechnology research and development.,2025-08-26T13:52:40Z,
103-s-2015,103,s,2015,Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-04-13,1994-04-13,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]",WY,R,S000429,0,Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1994 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend daylight saving time by:  (1) beginning it on the third Sunday of March instead of the first Sunday in April; and (2) ending it on the first Sunday of November instead of the last Sunday of October. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make such adjustments with respect to hours of operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations as may be consistent with the public interest.,2025-08-26T13:52:38Z,
103-hr-4008,103,hr,4008,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-03-10,1994-09-27,Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664.,House,"Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]",TX,D,O000107,7,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs      Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs      Title III:  Administration and Other Accounts      Title IV:  Miscellaneous NOAA Programs      Title V:  Great Lakes Improvements      Title VI:  National Undersea Research Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1995 and 1996 for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the following programs and activities:  (1) mapping and charting; (2) geodesy; (3) weather observation and prediction; (4) estuarine and coastal assessment; (5) deep ocean mineral and ocean energy activities; (6) marine prediction research, including research activities at the Great Lakes and the Southeast Florida and Caribbean Areas; and (7) climate and global change research activities. Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends:  (1) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for fisheries information collection and analysis. (Sec. 203)  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for the establishment and maintenance of a scallop restoration program for Long Island Sound. (Sec. 204)  Amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the Secretary to make grants to assist persons in carrying out research and development projects to promote the sustainable use and development of U.S. fisheries. Title III:  Administration and Other Accounts - Authorizes appropriations for:  (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) operation and maintenance of the Systems Acquisition Office; (3) central administrative support activities; (4) retired pay; and (5) marine services activities. Title IV: Miscellaneous NOAA Programs - Directs that one-sixth of the fees collected each fiscal year from the authorized sale and licensing of nautical products by NOAA be:  (1) deposited into the Operations, Research, and Facilities account of NOAA; and (2) available for the acquisition and installation of Physical Ocean Real-time (PORT) Systems, the acquisition and maintenance of upgraded hydrographic survey equipment, and other National Ocean Service activities related to the modernization and improvement of maritime safety. Sets forth provisions regarding the budgetary treatment of receipts from nautical products. Directs the Secretary to deploy in Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel a PORT System consisting of current, wind, tide, salinity, and water level measuring devices and necessary computer links. (Sec. 402)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that NOAA should expand its efforts to develop interagency agreements to further the use of defense-related technologies, data, and other resources to support its oceanic missions. Directs the Secretary to report to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (the committees) on the feasibility of expanding the use of such technologies, data, and resources to support and enhance such missions. (Sec. 403)  Requires the Secretary to report to the committees on the status of NOAA programs related to marine navigation safety. (Sec. 404)  Sets forth site selection factors regarding a replacement for the National Marine Fisheries Service Lab at Tiburon, California.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 for architecture and engineering studies regarding such replacement. (Sec. 405)  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) report to the committees on Department of Commerce needs for facilities for the National Marine Sanctuary Program; (2) establish a PORT System for San Francisco Bay after conducting a hydrodynamics study of the Bay (and authorizes appropriations); and (3) convey to Massachusetts the National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory at Gloucester, Massachusetts, under certain terms and conditions, including continued use of such property by the National Marine Fisheries Service. (Sec. 408)  Provides reimbursement from the United States to NOAA after settlement of a collision damage claim involving the NOAA research vessel DISCOVERER, for use in vessel repair. (Sec. 409)  Authorizes the Secretary to enter into specified contracts for FY 1995 and 1996 to implement the NOAA fleet modernization plan.  Limits expenditures for repairs and maintenance under the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act. (Sec. 410)  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) contract with the Marine Board of the National Research Council to examine and report on the appropriate role of the NOAA Corps in supporting NOAA missions (and authorizes appropriations); (2) report to the committees on the effects of climate and global change on the Nation's major freshwater systems; (3) promote and coordinate the use of National Estuarine Research Reserves for research, monitoring, and education purposes; and (4) study and report to the committees on the effects of feeding noncaptive dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic Ocean. (Sec. 414) Amends the boundaries of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to include the Stetson Bank. (Sec. 415)  Revises an Act authorizing appropriations to carry out the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to:   (1) provide for the administration of the National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute by the Oregon State System of Higher Education; (2) direct the Institute to promote U.S. economic growth and prosperity by transferring research and technology into applications to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the Nation's coastal communities and the competitiveness of coastal businesses; and (3) make changes with respect to membership of the Board of Governors and the Advisory Council and provide for reports annually to the Congress and biennially to the Secretary. (Sec. 416)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that NOAA should develop and promote programs that recruit minorities and women for education in the sciences and take actions to increase the direct involvement of underrepresented minorities in coastal and ocean resource stewardship programs. (Sec. 417)  Repeals a provision of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 1992 requiring the establishment of a NOAA Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Resources Office if the Secretary fails to obligate specified funds appropriated for oyster disease research by December 1, 1994. (Sec. 418)  Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified sums to acquire, construct, install, and maintain equipment with respect to weather reporting stations in Prince William Sound, Alaska. (Sec. 419)  Directs the Secretary to purchase from the private sector remotely sensed science data. (Sec. 420)  Expresses the sense of the Congress that equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this Act should be American-made. (Sec. 421)  Authorizes the expenditure of funds for the operation and maintenance of an enforcement vessel for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Title V:  Great Lakes Improvements - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes Improvements Act - Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish and maintain within NOAA a Great Lakes Office in the Washington, D.C. area. (Sec. 503)  Directs the Under Secretary to prepare and submit to the Congress an annual Great Lakes Report. (Sec. 505)  Authorizes appropriations. Title VI:  National Undersea Research Program - National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994 - Directs the Under Secretary to establish and maintain in NOAA a National Undersea Research Program, conducted by a National Undersea Research Centers.  Establishes in NOAA the Office of Undersea Research.  Sets forth provisions regarding duties of the program director and priority research areas. (Sec. 604)  Directs the Under Secretary to establish an independent National Undersea Research Advisory Committee. (Sec. 605)  Assigns specified regions to certain existing centers.  Provides for the establishment of new centers.  Allows the Under Secretary to solicit proposals for the establishment of a new Center. Provides for reviews of proposals and of the operation of each Center and the configuration of undersea regions. Directs the Under Secretary to establish a Center to conduct the Program for the Gulf of Mexico undersea region. (Sec. 606)  Requires each Center Director to annually solicit individual proposals from the scientific community for research to advance the priority research areas of the Program.  Sets forth provisions regarding the proposal review process, the proposed Center Program, and review of proposed Center Programs. (Sec. 607)  Directs the Under Secretary to develop procedures for the submittal and joint review of proposals for research in priority research areas and to issue final rules. (Sec. 608)  Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to fund any Center program if the Under Secretary finds that the program will advance knowledge in the priority research areas. (Sec. 609)  Specifies that grants and contracts under the Program shall not be subject to review by the Financial Assistance Review Board. (Sec. 610)  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 611)  Authorizes the Secretary to award contracts for hydrographic surveying and mapping services. (Sec. 612)  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) submit to specified congressional committees a study on the feasibility and desirability of converting the High Island A389A offshore gas production platform to a marine research station to support investigations of the northern Gulf of Mexico and for use as a field laboratory for training students and marine science professionals in technologies related to the exploration and study of the Gulf; and (2) develop and implement an interagency and intergovernmental cooperative plan to protect, restore, and enhance Pacific salmon and their habitats in Washington, Oregon, and California and report annually to specified congressional committees until Pacific salmon stocks have recovered. (Sec. 614)  Authorizes the Secretary to use $500,000 for a comprehensive education program to reduce and prevent illnesses and deaths associated with the consumption of raw molluscan shellfish.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-s-1881,103,s,1881,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Investment Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-03-01,1994-10-07,"Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.",Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,10,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Role of National Aeronautics and Space           Administration in Technology Investment      Title II:  National Aeronautics Facilities      Title III:  Commercial Space Launch Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Investment Act of 1994 - Title I:  Role of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Technology Investment - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a technology investment program with industry that will advance both U.S.  industrial competitiveness and aeronautics and space technologies.  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 106) Provides for coordination with other Federal and NASA programs. Title II:  National Aeronautics Facilities - States that it is U.S. policy that:  (1) Federal investment in domestic aerospace technologies shall be a priority, including the maintenance of superior aeronautics facilities; and (2) NASA shall work with industry to identify and address aeronautics technology and facility issues. (Sec. 203) Directs the President to:  (1) conduct a worldwide facilities assessment; and (2) develop and implement with domestic industries an aeronautics facilities strategy. Title III:  Commercial Space Launch Amendments - Amends Federal law to include commercial reentry vehicles and reentries within the parameters of commercial space transportation provisions. (Sec. 303) Prohibits the use of outer space for advertising purposes.  Requests the President to negotiate an agreement with foreign launching nations for such purpose.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-3878,103,hr,3878,Federal Research Informed Consent Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1994-02-23,1994-03-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-4]",TN,D,C000754,15,"Federal Research Informed Consent Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the requirement that, in federally qualified research in which any human subject is to be used, the principal researcher obtain the informed consent of the subject.  Allows the Secretary to exempt categories of research from such consent requirement.  Requires congressional notification of such exemptions and a 60-day waiting period before the exemption is effective. Directs the Secretary to establish requirements for obtaining informed consent.  Provides for civil actions by those from whom no such consent was obtained, allowing damages, equitable relief, and attorney's fees and costs.  Preempts any State law concerning the obtaining of such consent.",2025-08-26T13:50:38Z,
103-hr-3850,103,hr,3850,"To provide for a study of human health risks associated with National Weather Service doppler radar installations, and to prohibit the operation of such an installation in Ojai, California, unless such study finds no significant health risk.","Science, Technology, Communications",1994-02-10,1994-03-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23]",CA,R,G000021,0,"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study the human health risks associated with National Weather Service doppler radar installations. Prohibits the operation of such an installation in Ojai, California, unless the study finds there is no health risk.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hr-3687,103,hr,3687,To cancel the Space Station program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-11-22,1993-12-02,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3]",IN,D,R000385,34,Cancels the Space Station program.  Authorizes appropriations to carry out such cancellation.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hr-3590,103,hr,3590,Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-11-20,1994-09-20,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,0,"Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding title to intellectual property arising from cooperative research and developments agreements (CRADAs) to: (1) direct Federal laboratories to ensure that such title is assigned to the collaborating parties to the CRADA in exchange for reasonable compensation to the Federal laboratory; (2) authorize a Federal laboratory to retain (and practice on a worldwide basis) a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license from the collaborating parties for such property; and (3) authorize a Federal laboratory to require a collaborating partner to grant a license to use such property to a responsible applicant. Defines intellectual property rights as:  (1) ""patents"" in the case of Government-owned, Government-operated Federal laboratories; and (2) ""patents, copyrights, and computer chip mask work registration"" in the case of Government-owned, contractor-operated Federal laboratories. Sets forth a framework for the distribution of income from intellectual property received by Federal agencies or laboratories. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on the effectiveness of the income-sharing programs established under this Act. Amends the Bayh-Dole Act to grant this Act precedence over its provisions.",2025-08-26T13:48:55Z,
103-s-1742,103,s,1742,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1994","Science, Technology, Communications",1993-11-20,1993-11-20,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,0,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1994 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research on Space and Aeronautics. Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. (Sec. 202) Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. (Sec. 204) Requires an independent cost analysis for all new NASA projects estimated to cost at least $200,000. (Sec. 205) Requires a review of NASA facilities. (Sec. 206) Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities. (Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Aeronautics and Space Commerce for coordination and development of policy recommendations and activities pertaining to commercial aeronautics and space except those activities statutorily assigned to other Federal agencies.",2025-08-26T13:51:18Z,
103-hr-3476,103,hr,3476,"National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1994","Science, Technology, Communications",1993-11-09,1994-04-12,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.",House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,2,"National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to revise provisions concerning:  (1) findings and declaration of policy; and (2) functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (Office) and its Director. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to establish within the Executive Office of the President the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology. (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the National Science and Technology Council to:  (1) consider scientific and technological developments affecting more than one Federal agency; and (2) coordinate research and development budgeting.  Authorizes the Council to establish Interagency Working Groups. (Sec. 6) Establishes a National Sciences and Technologies Assessment Panel in lieu of the National Critical Technologies Panel. (Sec. 7) Establishes a Science and Technology Policy Institute in lieu of the Critical Technologies Institute. (Sec. 8) Requires the Director of the Office to report annually to the Congress on Federal agency contributions in support of the Office or the National Science and Technology Council. (Sec. 9) Prohibits any Office permanent employee or detailee from having access to the Executive Office of the President without first having obtained an Executive Office of the President Access Pass or other appropriate security clearance.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
103-hr-3254,103,hr,3254,National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-10-12,1994-05-05,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation Authorization      Title II:  General Provisions      Title III:  Academic Research Facilities Modernization      Title IV:  International Scientific Cooperation      Title V:  Undergraduate Education National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I:  National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1995 and FY 1996. Prohibits the expenditure of FY 1996 funds for the Critical Technologies Institute. Title II:  General Provisions - Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to direct the NSF to include in its annual report to the President a strategic plan defining its goals, criteria, and procedures. (Sec. 202) Requires the NSF Director (Director) to submit to the Congress an annual upgrade and maintenance plan for national research facilities. (Sec. 203) Amends the Academic Research Facilities Modernization Act of 1988 to require the NSF Director, when making awards for academic facilities maintenance, to exclude from consideration after FY 1995 certain institutions or consortia which received Federal maintenance funds for projects that were not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process. (Sec. 204) Prohibits a science-technology center from being disqualified from competition for funding support under NSF informal science education programs on the basis of:  (1) geographic location; (2) size of population served; or (3) date on which it commences operations. (Sec. 205) Amends the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act to include within its target population women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. (Sec. 207) Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 and the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to modify certain administrative procedures. Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1977 to repeal its mandate for an Office of Small Business Research and Development. (Sec. 209) Requires the Director to establish a program to develop school curriculum materials that promote the relationship of environmental and economic and technical activities. (Sec. 211) Prohibits the awarding of funds to any grantee who reported FY 1994 Federal research grant outlays in excess of $10 million unless such grantee agrees to reimburse NSF from prior unobligated research amounts for any increased indirect expenses. (Sec. 212) Requires grants and contracts to be made on a competitive basis. (Sec. 213) Prohibits grant or contract awards to educational institutions which prevent military recruiting. (Sec. 214) Expresses the sense of the Congress that entities receiving assistance under this Act should purchase only American-made equipment and products. Title III:  Academic Research Facilities Modernization - Instructs the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a multiagency Federal program plan to provide financial support to institutions of higher education to modernize obsolete science and engineering research facilities. Title IV:  International Scientific Cooperation - Authorizes the Director to:  (1) make grants to domestic organizations for ""debt-for-science"" exchanges; and (2) facilitate and participate in the establishment of binational and multinational endowed science foundations.  Requires the NSF Director to submit to the Congress a strategic plan for NSF international scientific cooperation activities. Title V: Undergraduate Education - Requires each educational institution receiving a FY 1995 research grant to provide NSF with specified information on its undergraduate mathematics, science, and engineering activities.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
103-s-1537,103,s,1537,Technology Commercialization Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-10-07,1994-09-28,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.,Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,1,Technology Commercialization Act of 1994 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding title to intellectual property arising from a cooperative research and development agreement to require a Federal laboratory to ensure that a collaborating party has the right of first refusal to an exclusive license for a jointly developed invention in exchange for reasonable laboratory compensation and submission of a commercialization plan. Sets forth related laboratory and collaborating party provisions. Revises provisions regarding distribution of royalties and payments from intellectual property received by Federal laboratories.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-s-1517,103,s,1517,Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-10-05,1993-12-09,"Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-219.",Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,4,"Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a National Marine Biotechnology Strategy for the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive research and development effort to assist the Nation in understanding and using marine biotechnology. Requires the submission of the Strategy to the President and Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this Act and a revised Strategy at least once every three years thereafter. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to maintain, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a balanced program of marine biotechnology activities.  Prohibits the Secretary from conducting: (1) activities that may involve the release of organisms, unless such activities have been reviewed and approved under other applicable Federal law or are found to pose no significant environmental risk (and in the case of an intentional release of organisms, the Secretary may make such a finding only after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment); and (2) research or awarding a grant for marine biotechnology applications intended to promote or enhance farming, ranching, or other forms of captive cultivation (other than hatchery enhancement of wild stocks) of any species of Pacific salmon. Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to establish a program to further research, development, education, and technology transfer in marine biotechnology. Provides for the establishment of a Marine Biotechnology Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-2876,103,hr,2876,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-08-05,1993-11-22,Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a separation pay program to encourage eligible employees to voluntarily retire or resign from NASA.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-2875,103,hr,2875,Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-08-04,1994-03-24,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]",NM,D,R000229,2,"Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy and the directors of departmental laboratories (laboratories operated by or on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE) or facilities that would be considered to be laboratories under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980) to enter into partnerships that enhance the economic, scientific, or technological competitiveness of U.S. industry. Directs the Secretary to develop a multi-year critical technology strategy. Authorizes the Secretary and the directors of departmental laboratories to enter into partnerships that build on the core competencies of the laboratories to conduct research, development, demonstration, or commercial application activities in nuclear energy, energy efficiency or supply, high-performance computing, the environment, human health, advanced manufacturing technologies, advanced materials, transportation, space, or quality technologies, or technologies listed in the annual defense critical technologies plan. Requires the Secretary to establish:  (1) a Laboratory Partnership Advisory Board within DOE; and (2) a program to encourage scientists and engineers from departmental laboratories to serve as visiting fellows in the research facilities of governments, educational institutions, and industrial organizations in the United States and foreign countries. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on opportunities for minority colleges and universities to participate in DOE or departmental laboratory programs. Requires the Secretary to establish a career path program to recruit employees of the national laboratories to serve in DOE positions. Amends the Federal criminal code and the Federal Procurement Policy Act to make certain post-employment restrictions inapplicable with respect to the national laboratories. Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to provide for cooperative projects involving DOE or DOE laboratories and non-Federal entities to test and apply high-performance computing and high-speed networking technologies.  Authorizes appropriations. Increases the number of DOE Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:52:40Z,
103-hr-2811,103,hr,2811,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-07-30,1993-11-23,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]",TX,D,H000067,0,"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1993 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for:  (1) the National Weather Service (operations and research, systems acquisition, and construction of NEXRAD facilities and weather forecast offices); (2) atmospheric research (climate and air quality research and atmospheric programs); (3) national environmental data and information services and satellite observing systems; and (4) program support (administration and services and aircraft services). Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a strategic plan for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's environmental research laboratories; and (2) prepare a hydrological research and flood forecasting modernization report. Expresses the sense of the Congress that any transfers of National Weather Service field office employees necessitated by the National Implementation Plan for Modernization of the National Weather Service be carried out in a manner that will not degrade field services.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-2800,103,hr,2800,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-07-29,1993-08-04,Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a separation pay program to encourage eligible employees to voluntarily retire or resign from NASA.,2025-08-26T13:51:31Z,
103-hr-2731,103,hr,2731,Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-07-23,1993-09-16,"Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.",House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,6,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Space Launch and Launch Support Facilities      Title II:  Purchase of Space Transportation Services      Title III:  Intellectual Property Disposition      Title IV:  Tax Incentives for Commercial Space Activities      Title V:  Miscellaneous Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1993 -  Title I:  Space Launch and Launch Support Facilities - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive inventory of all U.S.  space launch and launch support facilities. Requires all facilities identified as surplus to be referred to the General Services Administration for disposition. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish criteria for and designate launch facilities as Commercial Space Centers.  Exempts all Centers and associated property, services, and products from Federal corporate income and other taxes and excises, imports, duties, and all other Federal tariffs. Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to make public land available for new space launch and launch support facilities. Title II:  Purchase of Space Transportation Services - Space Transportation Services Purchase Act of 1993 - Amends the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 to require the Federal Government to purchase space transportation services from commercial providers, unless the Administrator  of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the Secretary of Defense determines:  (1) the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space shuttle; (2) commercial services are not available; or (3) the use of commercial services poses an unacceptable risk of loss of a unique scientific opportunity. Title III:  Intellectual Property Disposition - Requires that a commercial provider making an invention under contract with the Government have the same rights as would a small business firm under specified provisions of Federal patent law. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to require (current law permits) each Federal agency to permit the director of any of its Government-operated Federal laboratories and, in certain circumstances, the director of any of its Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories to enter into cooperative research and development agreements and to negotiate licensing agreements. Title IV:  Tax Incentives for Commercial Space Activities - Space Business Incentives Act of 1993 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for the amount of the purchase of Commercial Space Center stock. Excludes from gross income gain on the sale or exchange of common stock of a corporation that is substantially engaged in space-related activities. Adds space launch and launch support facilities to the list of exempt facility bonds. Excludes from gross income:  (1) income from the commercial sale of any product manufactured in space and returned to Earth; and (2) income from services performed in space in a commercial space activity. Excludes products manufactured in space and returned to Earth from all Federal excises, imposts, duties, and other Federal tariffs. Directs the President to encourage State and local governments to offer tax and other incentives for commercial space activities. Title V:  Miscellaneous - Declares that, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Clayton Act and the National Cooperative Research Act of 1984, standing to conduct litigation arising from activities carried out under this Act is reserved to the Department of Justice. Establishes in the Department of Commerce the Office of Space Commerce. Requires NASA to purchase space science data from the private sector. Requires the Administrator to establish within the Office of Advanced Concepts and Technology a procurement demonstration program. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator to provide specified farmers with grants to purchase land remote sensing information.",2025-08-26T13:49:24Z,
103-hr-2599,103,hr,2599,Space Advertising Prohibition Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-07-01,1993-07-13,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]",MA,D,M000133,61,Space Advertising Prohibition Act - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to prohibit the use of outer space for advertising purposes.,2025-08-26T13:52:08Z,
103-hr-2516,103,hr,2516,Green Technology Promotion Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-06-24,1993-07-29,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1924),House,"Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2]",NH,D,S001113,0,Green Technology Promotion Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to require Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology to conduct energy efficiency and source reduction assessments for client companies. Authorizes eligible government and private sector organizations that are engaged in technology or manufacturing extension activities to apply for Manufacturing Outreach Center designation.,2025-08-26T13:49:03Z,
103-hr-2522,103,hr,2522,Hypersonic Research Airplane Authorization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-06-24,1993-06-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.",House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,"Hypersonic Research Airplane Authorization Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to submit jointly to the Congress a plan for the National Aerospace Plane Program, including development plans (and capped costs) for a hypersonic research airplane.  Authorizes specified appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:50:10Z,
103-s-1145,103,s,1145,Space Advertising Prohibition Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-06-23,1993-06-23,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT]",VT,R,J000072,7,"Space Advertising Prohibition Act - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to prohibit the use of outer space for advertising purposes. Prohibits the importation into the United States of goods manufactured, assembled, distributed, or sold by any person who is, or has been, engaged in space advertising.",2025-08-26T13:50:53Z,
103-sjres-100,103,sjres,100,A joint resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefitting the United States.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-06-08,1993-09-21,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12127-12128),Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,0,Reaffirms U.S. national policy favoring conversion to the metric system of measurement.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-2200,103,hr,2200,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995","Science, Technology, Communications",1993-05-20,1993-08-02,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,22,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title II:  Advanced Space Technology Program      Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space           Activities      Title IV:  Aeronautics Research and Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A:  Authorizations - Places an aggregate limit on FY 1994 authorization of appropriations under this subtitle, except for Space Station Freedom (appropriations authorized through FY 2000). Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) to provide the Congress with a job loss transition plan as it restructures space station management. (Sec. 101 through 105) Authorizes NASA appropriations for:  (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities research and program management; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including:  (1) expenditure prerequisites with respect to management transfer of the External Tank Program from the Marshall Space Flight Center; (2) authorizations available for disaster relief; and (3) a facility plan and analysis for NASA facilities in Yellow Creek, Mississippi. Title II:  Advanced Space Technology Program - Directs the Administrator of NASA to establish an advanced space technology investment program to:  (1) advance U.S. industrial competitiveness; (2) encourage industry-led consortia to develop critical technologies; and (3) encourage industrial participation from entities not part of the traditional Federal contracting base. (Sec. 206) Directs the Administrator to coordinate a technology procurement initiative. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize FY 1994 appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 303) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make space transportation infrastructure matching grants.  Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 304) States that the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce shall be responsible for the development and coordination of all commercial space policy recommendations and activities, except for functions and activities statutorily authorized to other agencies.  Authorizes appropriations for the Office. (Sec. 305) Provides for domestic procurement by NASA. (Sec. 306) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 307) Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to require NASA to develop a Global Change Data and Information System to process, archive, and distribute data generated by the Global Change Research Program. (Sec. 308) Directs the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences to develop an access plan for data from classified archives and systems for global change research. (Sec. 309) Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a plan for control of orbital debris. (Sec. 310) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to state that NASA activities should include support of private sector space technologies development. (Sec. 311 and 312) Directs NASA to study:  (1) the differences between U.S. and foreign expendable space launch systems; and (2) the feasibility and potential implementation of a University Innovative Research Program. (Sec. 314) Requires NASA cost-type research and development contracts to incorporate contractor performance provisions. (Sec. 315) Authorizes NASA to accept certain land conveyances from the cities of Cleveland and Brook Park, Ohio, in order to establish a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center. (Sec. 316) Directs the Administrator to establish within the Office of Advanced Concepts and Technology an expedited technology procurement demonstration program.  Obligates specified funds for the program, which shall terminate ten years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 317) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator to:  (1) provide farmers and other interested parties with agricultural information available through remote sensing; (2) evaluate the need for, and develop a proposal as necessary for, a radar imaging platform that could enhance agricultural resource remote sensing capability; and (3) develop a proposal to inform farmers and other users about remote sensing data.  Terminates such provisions five years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 318) Directs NASA to establish new programs or functions in depressed communities. (Sec. 319) Prohibits NASA contracts with a foreign company unless such company's country offers comparable opportunities to U.S. companies, or unless comparable U.S. products or services are not reasonably available. (Sec. 320) Authorizes NASA to purchase helium from private sector sources. (Sec. 321) Requires NASA to comply with specified diversity procurement factors. Title IV:  Aeronautics Research and Technology - Requires independent reviews of NASA aeronautics programs of:  (1) research and development; and (2) private sector technology transfer. (Sec. 405) Directs the Administrator to study and report on Federal-private cost sharing provisions concerning wind tunnels and| related test facilities. (Sec. 406) Requires NASA and other appropriate Federal agencies to establish a joint aeronautical research and development program. (Sec. 407) Directs the Administrator to conduct an assessment of the hypersonic research plane.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-2193,103,hr,2193,NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-05-19,1993-05-24,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.",House,"Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]",NC,D,V000006,1,"NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide for independent performance reviews of NASA programs of:  (1) aeronautics research and development; and (2) private technology transfer. Provides for a joint NASA-Federal agency aeronautical research and development program to enhance U.S. competitiveness. Directs the Administrator to study strategies to optimize development of an hypersonic research plane and the ultimate development of a single-stage-to-orbit, air breathing plane. Authorizes appropriations for specified NASA programs.",2025-08-26T13:49:19Z,
103-hr-2050,103,hr,2050,"To terminate the Space Station Freedom and Advanced Solid Rocket Motor programs, and to redirect the savings therefrom to deficit reduction, and to National Aeronautics and Space Administration space and civil aviation programs.","Science, Technology, Communications",1993-05-10,1994-02-09,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H397),House,"Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3]",IN,D,R000385,37,"Terminates the Space Station Freedom and Advanced Solid Rocket Motor programs. Expresses the sense of the Congress that at least 50 percent of the amounts so saved should be used for:  (1) Federal deficit reduction; and (2) civil aviation and other programs of space science, research, and education.",2025-01-02T17:24:46Z,
103-s-879,103,s,879,Work Force Enhancement for Technology Transfer Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-05-04,1993-05-04,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,0,"Work Force Enhancement for Technology Transfer Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to direct Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology and, when established, Manufacturing Outreach Centers, to assist managers and other workers in U.S. manufacturing firms in using advanced and modern technologies, through needs assessments, information, and training services. Requires the Secretary, through the Director, to assist such managers and other workers in such use by:  (1) establishing an information clearinghouse on the best available training material and services; (2) encouraging U.S. providers of such technologies for manufacturing firms to develop training material specifically designed for the managers and other workers responsible; and (3) establishing the availability of such specifically designed training material as an important criterion in assessing such technologies. Authorizes appropriations for a technology training clearinghouse.",2025-08-26T13:49:25Z,
103-hr-1916,103,hr,1916,Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-28,1993-07-14,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]",MA,D,S001040,53,"Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to establish:  (1) a program to further research, development, risk assessment, education, and technology transfer in marine biotechnology, regulating research on genetically modified organisms; and (2) the Marine Biotechnology Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-1850,103,hr,1850,University-Industry Technology Development Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-26,1993-05-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.,House,"Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]",CT,D,D000216,0,"University-Industry Technology Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish programs for the selection of:  (1) University Technology Development Programs to provide incentives and assistance to universities seeking to develop programs to foster commercially promising basic research; and (2) University-Industry Technology Partnerships to provide incentives and assistance for businesses and universities to enter into partnerships to develop commercial applications for new technologies and processes. Sets forth application requirements and selection criteria. Directs the Secretary to select between ten and 25 meritorious proposals as University Technology Development Programs or University-Industry Technology Partnerships annually and to provide financial and technical assistance to such programs.  Requires private business participants to contribute at least 50 percent of the capital requirements of the partnership and universities to contribute at least 25 percent of the capital requirements of the technology development program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize partnerships to establish technology partnership accounts.  Establishes a ceiling on deposits into such accounts.  Permits amounts in such accounts to be invested only in interest-bearing securities or in the stock of domestic corporations (subject to the Secretary of the Treasury's approval and a percentage limitation).  Provides for the nontaxability of deposits. Requires capital, capital gain, and ordinary income subaccounts to be established in such accounts.  Sets forth the tax treatment of qualified and nonqualified withdrawals from accounts.  Treats amounts not withdrawn from the account after a period of ten taxable years as nonqualified withdrawals subject to taxation. Establishes a technology partnership investment tax credit. Excludes the applicable percentage of any long-term capital gain recognized on the sale or exchange of a technology program investment held for more than five years from gross income. Requires all cooperative activities and joint ventures in furtherance of the goals of a University Technology Development Program or a University-Industry Technology Partnership to be judged by the rule of reason in any Federal or State antitrust action. Limits damages in such actions to actual damages and attorney's fees. Authorizes programs or partnerships to seek antitrust rulings by the Secretary of Commerce on proposed activities.",2025-08-26T13:48:58Z,
103-hr-1856,103,hr,1856,Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-26,1993-04-26,Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]",SC,R,I000023,3,Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 - Terminates funding for the United States International Space Station Freedom Program.,2025-08-26T13:48:47Z,
103-hr-1757,103,hr,1757,National Information Infrastructure Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-21,1993-09-14,"Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.",House,"Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]",VA,D,B000657,21,"National Information Infrastructure Act of 1993 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 (the Act) to direct the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to:  (1) establish (in collaboration with non-Federal entities) an interagency applications program to develop applications of computing and networking advances under the National High-Performance Computing Program; and (2) develop a Plan for Computing and Networking Applications which shall identify application program goals and priorities and set forth specific Federal agency responsibilities. Requires the Plan to:  (1) foster local network access and service programs; (2) develop projects and technologies in the fields of education, health care, libraries, and government information access; (3) provide funds for network services to connect with Internet; and (4) provide related personnel training. Authorizes FY 1994 through 1996 appropriations. Requires the Plan to:  (1) specify the research and development activities in support of applications and to ensure network security and privacy; (2) specify applications for education at all levels; (3) specify applications for health care, including clinical information systems, information dissemination, and health delivery systems and population data sets; (4) specify applications for libraries, including digital libraries, prototype development, and remote-sensing data base development; and (5) specify applications for public access to Federal, State, and local government information.  Authorizes FY 1994 through 1998 appropriations. (Sec. 4) Redefines the assessment responsibilities of the high-performance computing and applications committee (currently the high-performance computing advisory committee). (Sec. 5) Revises provisions regarding the National Research and Education Network Program (currently the National Research and Education Network) to:  (1) set forth test bed network characteristics and restrictions; and (2) limit fund use to commercial (non-Federal) entities and systems whenever feasible. (Sec. 6) Subjects procurements of $25,000 or more under the Act to the provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act. (Sec. 7) Reduces FY 1994 authorizations of appropriations for Program activities of:  (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and (2) the Department of Energy. (Sec. 8) Subjects procurements under the Act to:  (1) the prohibition (and contract ineligibility) against the fraudulent use of ""Made in America"" labels; and (2) the provisions of the Buy American Act.  Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to report to the Congress concerning any related non-domestic purchases. Expresses the sense of the Congress that grant recipients should purchase American-made equipment and products. (Sec. 9) Terminates the Act on October 1, 1998, except for title II and section 305 which shall terminate on October 1, 1996.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
103-s-776,103,s,776,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consistency in Budgeting Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-07,1993-04-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME]",ME,R,C000598,0,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consistency in Budgeting Act of 1993 - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require annual submission to the Congress of a five-year budget program plan for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.,2025-08-26T13:51:56Z,
103-s-780,103,s,780,"A bill to prohibit expenditure of appropriated funds on the Superconducting Super Collider, the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor, or the Space Station.","Science, Technology, Communications",1993-04-07,1993-04-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,L000123,0,"Terminates the funding for the Superconducting Super Collider program, the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program, and the United States International Space Station Freedom program.",2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
103-hr-1553,103,hr,1553,Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-03-31,1993-04-26,Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.,House,"Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]",MA,D,M000133,2,"South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1995 - Establishes:  (1) the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor in the State of South Carolina; and (2) the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Commission to assist Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in developing and implementing an integrated management action plan for the Corridor. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:50:42Z,
103-s-520,103,s,520,Deficit Reduction Through Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Termination Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-03-05,1993-03-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]",AR,D,B001057,13,"Deficit Reduction Through Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Termination Act of 1993 - Prohibits appropriated funds from being available for use on the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program, except a specified amount that may be used in terminating the program.",2025-08-26T13:49:38Z,
103-s-473,103,s,473,Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-03-02,1994-07-19,"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-611, Part I.",Senate,"Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]",LA,D,J000189,14,"Department of Energy Laboratory Technology Act of 1994 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to add a new ""Title XI - Departmental Laboratories."" (Sec. 2) Defines ""technology transfer"" to mean any collaborative effort involving governmental, educational, and private entities, including any process by which federally owned or originated technology or intellectual property rights associated with such technology are transferred to such entities. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to maintain department laboratories to advance missions to:  (1) maintain national security; (2) ensure the Nation's energy supply; and (3) implement research, development, and commercial application on technologies that minimize environmental impacts of the production and use of energy. Authorizes additional missions subject to certain determinations made by the President. Prescribes a technology transfer scheme which:  (1) establishes a sliding scale mechanism within which the Secretary may allocate for technology transfer activities at each departmental laboratory up to 20 percent of the funds appropriated for research, demonstration, and commercial applications; and (2) permits the Secretary to use the scientific, technical, and human resources of the departmental laboratories to improve the quality of education in science, mathematics, and engineering. Instructs the Secretary to submit to the Congress and the National Science and Technology Council a report prepared by the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board Task Force on alternative scenarios for future uses of the departmental laboratories.  Directs the National Science and Technology Council to submit to the Congress its review of such report.  Prescribes implementation guidelines. Directs the Secretary and the departmental laboratory directors to seek advice from industry, labor, education, and professional sectors with respect to DOE collaboration with industry. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a National Technology Partnership Award. Directs the President to review and evaluate on an ongoing basis the technology transfer implementation by the Federal laboratories. Instructs the Secretary to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to contractor reform and DOE laboratory management and operations (including cost reimbursement for certain contractor fines, third party liabilities, and damage to Federal property). Requires the Secretary to use an objective merit review process before awarding financial assistance for non-military activities. Directs the Secretary to report annually to certain congressional committees on opportunities for minority educational institutions to participate in DOE activities or those of departmental laboratories. Prescribes guidelines under which cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) entered into under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 must reflect the requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) develop a departmental laboratories' cost savings implementation plan; and (2) report thereon to the Congress. (Sec. 3) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to:  (1) streamline the CRADA review and approval process; (2) require CRADAs involving a Federal commitment of $500,000 or more to contain a schedule of performance goals and evaluation criteria; and (3) authorize a Federal agency to permit a laboratory director to enter into certain small-sized CRADAs without specific agency approval if the activity is consistent with an assigned laboratory mission.",2026-03-24T12:48:03Z,
103-s-450,103,s,450,American Technology Advancement Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-25,1993-02-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]",CA,D,B000711,0,"American Technology Advancement Act of 1993 - Obligates specified 1993 Department of Energy funds for nonmilitary technology assistance, including environmental research, to DOE national laboratories.",2026-03-24T12:48:03Z,
103-s-462,103,s,462,Deficit Reduction Through Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-25,1993-02-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]",AR,D,B001057,15,Deficit Reduction Through Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 - Terminates funding for the United States International Space Station Freedom Program.,2025-08-26T13:51:40Z,
103-hr-1107,103,hr,1107,Wind Engineering Research Program Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-24,1993-06-29,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-16]",FL,R,L000295,5,Wind Engineering Research Program Act of 1993 - Establishes within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute) a Wind Engineering Program which shall:  (1) provide for wind engineering research; (2) serve as an information clearinghouse; and (3) improve interagency coordination on wind engineering research. Requires the Director of the Institute to establish:  (1) a Wind Engineering Research Advisory Committee; and (2) a national wind engineering research and development plan.,2025-08-26T13:49:43Z,
103-hr-1018,103,hr,1018,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-18,1993-07-01,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8420-8422),House,"Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]",OH,D,T000350,0,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to use abandoned and underutilized facilities in depressed communities to meet the Administration's facilities' needs.,2025-08-26T13:50:06Z,
103-hr-961,103,hr,961,ASRM Termination Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-18,1993-02-22,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2]",WI,R,K000274,75,ASRM Termination Act - Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Program.,2025-08-26T13:52:25Z,
103-hr-999,103,hr,999,To require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to terminate the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-18,1993-02-23,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.,House,"Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3]",MN,R,R000033,65,Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to terminate the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program.,2025-01-02T17:23:21Z,
103-hr-820,103,hr,820,National Competitiveness Act of 1994,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-04,1994-09-28,NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER PRIVILEGED MOTION - Mr. Rohrabacher notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 820.,House,"Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]",NC,D,V000006,49,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  General Provisions      Title II:  Manufacturing           Subtitle A:  Manufacturing Technology and Extension           Subtitle B:  National Science Foundation Manufacturing                Programs      Title III:  Critical Technologies      Title IV:  Additional Commerce Department Provisions      Title V:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title VI:  Information Technology Applications      Title VII:  Fastener Quality Act Amendments      Title VIII:  Private Carriage of Urgent Letters      Title IX:  Regulatory Flexibility Analysis      Title X:  Counterintelligence      Title XI:  Local Empowerment and Flexibility      Title XII:  Hero Act      Title XIII:  Miscellaneous Provisions Title I:  General Provisions - National Competitiveness Act of 1994 - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. (Sec. 105) Establishes an overall authorization of appropriations limit under this Act. Title II:  Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1994 - Subtitle A:  Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make the Department of Commerce (Department) the lead Federal agency for commercial and industrial civilian technology. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish a Manufacturing Advisory Committee. (Sec. 212) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish within the National Institute of Standards and Technology:  (1) a National Quality Laboratory; and (2) a Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which shall include Outreach and Regional Centers and a Technology extension communication network. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish a related clearinghouse system; and (2) prepare a five-year implementation plan for the Partnership, outreach network, and clearinghouse. (Sec. 213) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to provide additional technology transfer mechanisms through the Department and the Department of Defense. (Sec. 214) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize awards to nonprofit organizations (to be known as Local Manufacturing Offices) to provide Center outreach services in inaccessible areas. (Sec. 215) Establishes within the Institute a State Technology Extension Program. Subtitle B:  National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to:  (1) work with private U.S. companies, universities, and other Federal agencies to identify, research, and accelerate manufacturing innovations and advanced workplace practices; (2) expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and expand the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program; and (3) establish the Small Manufacturers Renewal and Training Program (SMART Partnerships). Authorizes the Director to establish:  (1) a graduate traineeship program for masters or doctoral degrees in manufacturing or industrial engineering; (2) programs of higher education in the areas of total quality management; and (3) fellowships for persons from industry to teach at community and technical colleges. Title III:  Critical Technologies - Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to expand the Advanced Technology Program. (Sec. 302) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize financial support for large-scale research and development consortia. (Sec. 303) Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to establish a National Science and Technology Council, which shall assume the responsibilities and authorities of:  (1) the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology; and (2) the National Space Council, and the National Critical Materials Council. (Sec. 304) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to establish:  (1) within the Technology Administration an Office of Technology Monitoring and Competitiveness Assessment; and (2) a technology fellowship program. (Sec. 306) Establishes a Department of Commerce-Small Business Administration Pilot Technology Financing Partnership Program to license and financially assist private entities (civilian technology investment companies) which shall direct private capital to eligible technology firms and joint ventures. (Sec. 307) Directs the President to report annually to the Congress concerning foreign industrial espionage. Title IV:  Additional Commerce Department Provisions - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish a Department of Commerce Technology Advisory Board. (Sec. 402) Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to expand the Institute's standard pilot program to permit contracts with non-Federal organizations to promote U.S. technical standards dissemination activities abroad.  Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the appropriate Federal role in developing and promulgating domestic and global product and quality standards. (Sec. 403) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to prohibit the making of a Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award within a category or subcategory if there are no qualifying enterprises in that category or subcategory.  Makes educational institutions an Award category. (Sec. 406) Directs the Critical Technologies Institute to study semiconductor lithography technologies. Wind Engineering Program Act of 1994 - Establishes within the Institute a Wind Engineering Program which shall:  (1) provide for wind engineering research; (2) serve as an information clearinghouse; and (3) improve interagency coordination on wind engineering research. Environmentally Sensitive Construction Act of 1994 - Establishes within the Institute a Federal Environmentally Sensitive Construction Program which shall conduct and support research in areas of low environmental risk construction materials and techniques. (Sec. 412) Prohibits the fraudulent use of ""Made in America"" labels.  Provides for compliance with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 413) Extends the personnel management program established under the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 until December 31, 1998. Title V:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY 1994 through 1996 appropriations for:  (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology and the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy; and (2) Institute intramural scientific and technical research services, facilities, extramural industrial technology services, and wind engineering. Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations for the environmentally sensitive construction program. (Sec. 503) Authorizes FY 1994 through 1996 appropriations for:  (1) a technology training clearinghouse; (2) policy experiments relating to intelligent manufacturing systems; (3) technology monitoring and competitiveness assessment; (4) the National Technical Information Service Revolving Fund; (5) the technology financing pilot program; and (6) NSF. Title VI:  Information Technology Applications - Information Technology Applications Act of 1994 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to direct the NSF and the Department of Education to develop advanced computing and networking technology for education and libraries. Increases FY 1994 and 1995 authorizations of appropriations for the National High-Performance Computing Program for:  (1) NSF; and (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (Sec. 604) Expands the general responsibilities of the Department of Education with regard to computing and networking technology.  Increases FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 605) Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations for application of high-performance computing and networking technologies in the areas of:  (1) public access to government manufacturing information; (2) energy and related Department of Energy activities; and (3) health care. Directs appropriate Federal agencies to foster geographic network access and connections among schools, libraries, and government entities.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations for such purpose to NSF and the Department of Education. (Sec. 609) Revises provisions with respect to the National Research and Education Network Program. (Sec. 610) Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a Computer Technologies for K-12 Education Project to test and demonstrate educational applications of advanced computer technologies.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 611) Authorizes an NSF program to support State-based digital libraries.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 612) Establishes an NSF pilot program for computing programs at tribal colleges. (Sec. 613) Establishes a Department of Education program to test and demonstrate educational applications of advanced computer technologies.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. Title VII:  Fastener Quality Act Amendments - Amends the Fastener Quality Act to establish an alternative chemical procedure for fastener quality standards testing.  Subjects importers and private label distributors to commingling restrictions.  Sets forth provisions regarding end user commingled lot sales. Title VIII:  Private Carriage of Urgent Letters - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should suspend audits of private carriage of urgent letters pending consideration of a specified General Accounting Office Report. Title IX:  Regulatory Flexibility Analysis - Revises Federal provisions regarding judicial review of regulatory flexibility analyses. Title X:  Counterintelligence - Counterintelligence Improvements Act of 1994 - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish requirements for access to ""top secret"" information (access).  Entitles the President and Vice President, Members of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, and Article III judges to access needed for the performance of their governmental functions without regard to the other provisions of this Act. Restricts access among government employees to those who are U.S. citizens who require routine access for the performance of official governmental functions and who have been determined to be trustworthy based upon background investigations. Permits access by others only as permitted in accordance with specified regulations. Sets forth provisions authorizing waivers for national security reasons. (Sec. 1003) Requires, as conditions of access to classified cryptographic information,that persons:  (1) meet the requirements applicable to those having access to top secret information; and (2) be subject, during the period of such access, to periodic polygraph examinations. (Sec. 1004) Amends the Right to Financial Privacy Act to permit a customer who is the subject of a personnel security investigation conducted by an authorized investigative Government agency as a condition of being granted or maintaining access to authorize nonrevocable disclosure of all financial records maintained by financial institutions to the appropriate governmental authorities for the period of the customer's access and for up to five years after such access has been terminated.   (Under current law, a person may consent to access to his financial records for a period of three months.) (Sec. 1005) Makes it a crime to possess espionage devices with intent to violate the espionage statutes and to sell top secret documents or materials to foreign governments, with exceptions and a defense that the information was public.  Makes it a misdemeanor for a U.S. officer, employer, or contractor to knowingly remove top secret documents and retain them at an unauthorized location. (Sec. 1008) Amends the Federal criminal code to:  (1) grant specified U.S. courts jurisdiction to try cases involving espionage and related offenses begun or committed outside the United States; and (2) extend coverage of the special forfeiture provision (permitting the Attorney General to file suit to recover the profits of certain crimes) to additional crimes of espionage and to espionage convictions in foreign courts for misconduct that would constitute offenses under U.S. espionage laws. (Sec. 1010) Permits the Government to deny retirement pay to U.S. retirees in the civil service, Foreign Service, and Central Intelligence Agency retirement and disability systems who are convicted of espionage in foreign courts which involve U.S. national defense information. Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to require consumer reporting agencies, upon request, to furnish:  (1) consumer reports to the FBI pursuant to a written certification by the Director of the FBI that the records are sought for an authorized foreign counterintelligence investigation and that the person to whom such reports relate is believed to be a foreign agent; and (2) identifying information respecting any consumer at the Director's request when necessary to the conduct of an authorized counterintelligence investigation.  Prohibits such agencies from divulging to the consumer that the FBI has sought or obtained such information. (Sec. 1012) Authorizes the Attorney General to pay rewards of up to $1 million for information leading to:  (1) the arrest or conviction of any individual for committing, or conspiring or attempting to commit, espionage; or (2) the prevention or frustration of an act of espionage against the United States. (Sec. 1013) Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide a court order process, similar to that required for electronic surveillance, for physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes. Title XI:  Local Empowerment and Flexibility - Local Empowerment and Flexibility Act of 1994 - Directs the Community Enterprise Board to establish a local flexibility demonstration program. (Sec. 1106) Provides for the provision and use of covered Federal assistance in accordance with a Board-approved local flexibility plan.  States that an individual or family eligible for covered Federal assistance included in a local flexibility plan may receive benefits only in accordance with the local plan. (Sec. 1110) Requires a participating local government to establish a community advisory committee. (Sec. 1113) Terminates this title five years after enactment of this Act. Title XII:  HERO Act - Heroic Efforts to Rescue Others Act (HERO Act) - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to exempt from citation by the Secretary of Labor employers of certain individuals who perform rescues of individuals in imminent danger as a result of a life-threatening incident, unless certain circumstances apply. Title XIII:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Economic and Employment Impact Act - Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to prepare an economic and employment impact statement for each bill or joint resolution report by any committee (except the Committee on Appropriations) of the House of Representatives or the Senate or considered on the floor of either House. Requires each regulation and proposed regulation promulgated by an executive department or agency to be accompanied by such a statement and published with such statement in the Federal Register.  Authorizes the President to waive the requirements of this paragraph at any time in which a declaration of war is in effect or in response to a national security emergency. (Sec. 1302) Authorizes the Secretary to make urban university business initiative grants to assist businesses, especially in lower income communities, to become more productive and globally competitive.  Authorizes FY 1995 through 1999 appropriations. (Sec. 1303) Amends Federal criminal law to prohibit persons awarding contracts or grants under this Act from soliciting recipient campaign contributions for five years after such award.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-730,103,hr,730,National Biological Resources Research and Development Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-02-02,1993-06-16,Executive Comment Received from DOE.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,2,"National Biological Resources Research and Development Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a National Center for Biological Resources (Research and Development) to facilitate the collection, synthesis, and dissemination of information relating to the sustainable use, research, development, and conservation of biological resources. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-26T13:49:12Z,
103-hr-523,103,hr,523,Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-01-21,1993-02-10,Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,0,"Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to allow each Federal agency to: (1) secure copyright on behalf of the United States in any computer software prepared in whole or in part by U.S. employees under a cooperative research and development agreement or other authority, notwithstanding provisions of Federal copyright law; and (2) grant in advance to a collaborating party licenses or assignments for the copyrights, or options thereto, retaining specified rights. Adds references to software and its author to provisions governing the distribution of royalties received by Federal agencies.",2025-08-26T13:50:42Z,
103-s-4,103,s,4,National Competitiveness Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-01-21,1994-03-16,Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 165. (consideration: CR S3006),Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,21,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  General Provisions      Title II:  Manufacturing           Subtitle A:  Manufacturing Technology and Extension           Subtitle B:  National Science Foundation Manufacturing                Programs      Title III:  Critical Technologies      Title IV:  Additional Commerce Department Provisions      Title V:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title VI:  Information Technology Applications Research           Program National Competitiveness Act of 1993 - Title I:  General Provisions - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. Title II:  Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1993 - Subtitle A:  Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish a Twenty-First Century Manufacturing Infrastructure Program, which shall include (as established by this Act): (1) the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Program; and (2) the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which shall include Outreach and Regional Centers and a technology extension communications network. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish a related clearinghouse system. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (Office) to establish an industry-led Manufacturing Advisory Committee.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 215) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute) a State Technology Extension Program. Directs the Program to make awards to States for planning and coordination of technology extension activities. (Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary, through the Regional and Outreach Centers, to assist U.S. managers and workers to use advanced technologies to enhance workforce quality, including workforce analysis and information dissemination. (Sec. 217) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning options for accelerating the adoption of new manufacturing equipment. Subtitle B:  National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and strengthen the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. Authorizes the Director to establish:  (1) graduate traineeships; (2) a manufacturing managers in the classroom program; and (3) a quality management program. Title III:  Critical Technologies - Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an expansion plan for the Advanced Technology Program. (Sec. 303) Authorizes Program support for large-scale joint ventures. (Sec. 304) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize project extensions for up to six months. (Sec. 305) Authorizes a technology financing pilot program to license and financially assist private sector entities (civilian technology investment companies) which shall direct private capital to eligible technology firms and joint ventures. (Sec. 306 and 307) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish:  (1) within the Technology Administration an Office of Technology Monitoring and Competitive Assessment; and (2) a Commerce Technology Advisory Board. (Sec. 308) Directs the Critical Technologies Institute to study semiconductor lithography technologies. Title IV:  Additional Commerce Department Provisions - Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to expand the Institute's standard pilot program to permit contracts with non-Federal organizations to promote U.S. technical standards dissemination activities abroad. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the appropriate Federal role in developing and promulgating domestic and global product and quality standards. (Sec. 402) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to prohibit the making of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award within a category or subcategory if there are no qualifying enterprises in that category or subcategory.  Makes educational institutions an Award category. Establishes a National Quality Laboratory within the Institute to assist Federal, private, and university quality efforts. (Sec. 405) Prohibits the fraudulent use of ""Made in America"" labels.     Provides for compliance with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 407) Wind Engineering Program Act of 1993 - Establishes within the Institute a Wind Engineering Program which shall:  (1) provide for wind engineering research; (2) serve as an information clearinghouse; and (3) improve interagency coordination on wind engineering research. Title V:  Authorization of Appropriations - (Secs. 501 through 504) Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations for:  (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology; (2) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy; (3) Japanese Technical Literature; (4) the Office of Technology Monitoring and Competitiveness Assessment; (5) the Institute, including intramural scientific and technical research, facilities, extramural industrial technology services, and wind engineering; (6) additional activities of the Technology Administration; and (7) NSF. Title VI:  Information Technology Applications Research Program - Information Technology Applications Program Act of 1993 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to:  (1) establish an interagency computing applications research program in the areas of education, government information, health care, and libraries; and (2) develop a Plan for Computing and Networking Applications (which shall consider present and planned activities of the Library of Congress). (Sec. 604) Directs NSF and the Department of Commerce (Department) to:  (1) foster the creation of local connecting networks among schools, universities, libraries, and State and local governments; and (2) provide for such networks' Internet connection. Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 605) Directs NSF, the Department, and other appropriate agencies to provide for the development of advanced computing and networking technologies for use at all educational levels, including the development of a Computer Technologies for K-12 Education Project by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 606) Directs the Institute to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Program to develop and transfer advanced computer and networking manufacturing technologies and associated applications. Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 applications. (Sec. 607) Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop health care computing and networking technologies and applications.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec.  608) Directs NSF, NASA, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, and other appropriate agencies to develop digital library technologies including prototypes and data bases of remote-sensing images.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations for NASA and NSF. (Sec. 609) Directs the Secretary to develop advanced computer and networking technologies for government information application, including a Federal information locator and for environmental monitoring; prediction, and assessment.  Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 610) Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to require the Director to establish a high-performance computing and applications advisory committee. (Sec. 611) Provides for the establishment of the National Research and Education Network Program, which shall consist of the following components:  (1) research and development of networking software and hardware; (2) experimental test bed networks; and (3) user assistance to Internet.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
103-hr-441,103,hr,441,To terminate the Space Station Freedom program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1993-01-05,1993-06-23,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3925-3926),House,"Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12]",NJ,R,Z000008,48,Provides for the termination of the Space Station Freedom program.,2025-01-02T17:22:38Z,