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
104-hr-4233,104,hr,4233,Savings in Construction Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-09-27,1996-09-30,Received in the Senate.,House,"Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-47]",CA,R,C000830,3,"Savings in Construction Act of 1996 - Amends the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to define specified terms, including:  (1) full and open competition; (2) total installed price; (3) hard-metric; (4) cost or pricing data or price analysis; and (5) Federal facility. Requires the implementation of such Act in the acquisition of construction services and materials for Federal facilities.  Directs that if the requirements of this Act conflict with specified Federal procurement provisions, then such provisions shall take precedence.  Sets forth exceptions with respect to the implementation of such Act concerning concrete masonry units and recessed lighting fixtures. Requires the agency head to determine in writing according to specified criteria that specifications can only be satisfied by hard-metric versions. Requires the head of each agency that awards construction contracts within the United States and its territories to designate a senior agency official as a construction metrication ombudsman to, among other things, be:  (1) responsible for reviewing and responding to complaints from prospective bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, or their designated representatives concerning use of the metric system of measurement in contracts for the construction of Federal buildings; (2) independent of the contracting officer for construction contracts; and (3) responsible for ensuring that the agency is not implementing the metric system of measurement in a manner that is either impractical, likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to U.S. firms, or inconsistent with specified guidelines while ensuring that the goals of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 are observed.",2025-08-21T20:14:39Z,
104-hr-4239,104,hr,4239,"To provide for the licensing of commercial space reentry vehicles and reentry sites, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1996-09-27,1996-10-02,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. Mandates an annual report.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
104-s-2131,104,s,2131,Commission on the Year 2000 Computer Problem Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-09-25,1996-09-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,Commission on the Year 2000 Computer Problem Act - Establishes the National Commission on the Year 2000 Computer Problem to identify problems and recommend possible solutions with respect to the proper transition of private and public sector computers from the year 1999 to the year 2000.,2025-08-21T20:15:35Z,
104-hr-3936,104,hr,3936,Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-08-01,1996-09-18,Received in the Senate.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,11,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities      Title II:  Remote Sensing      Title III:  Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation           Services Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996 - Title I: Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities - Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to deliver to the Congress a market study that examines the role of commercial ventures which could supply, use, service, or augment the International Space Station. (Sec. 102) Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and launch and reentry operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.  Mandates an annual report. (Sec. 103) Amends Federal law and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to except from certain post-employment restrictions employees or former employees of NASA seeking employment with an entity that is awarded the Space Flight Operations Contract for the Space Shuttle, with specified exceptions. (Sec. 104) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to:  (1) discontinue funding of the commercial launch voucher demonstration program through the Office of Commercial Programs within NASA (continues funding such program directly through NASA); and (2) extend the program indefinitely. (Sec. 105) Encourages the President to promote U.S. Global Positioning System standards. (Sec. 106) Directs NASA to purchase, to the maximum extent possible, space science data from the private sector. Title II:  Remote Sensing - Makes amendments to the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 respecting the commercialization of land remote sensing space systems.  Modifies license application and issuance requirements to allow U.S. Government agencies to enter into agreements for utilization of a private land remote sensing space system if such remote sensing space system will be licensed by the Secretary of Commerce before commencing its commercial operation. Prohibits duplication of commercial space science data collection or distribution activities by the Federal Government unless such activities would result in significant cost savings to the Federal Government.  Repeals the technology demonstration program. (Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) acquire space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data provided by the private sector for purposes of meeting Government goals for Mission to Planet Earth; and (2) conduct a study to determine the extent to which baseline scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector, and how NASA will meet such requirements which cannot be met by the private sector.  Requires that:  (1) the determination of baseline scientific requirements be carried out by the Goddard Space Flight Center; (2) the Commercial Sensing Program at the Stennis Space Center identify private sector Earth remote sensing data that can meet the scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth; and (3) the Administrator to determine the extent to which the baseline requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector and ensure that the Stennis Space Center plays a major coordinating role. Title III:  Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services - Requires the Federal Government to procure space transportation services from the private sector whenever such services are required in the course of its activities, subject to exception. (Sec. 303) Repeals amendments to the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 regarding commercial launch services provisions. (Sec. 304) Provides for authorized Federal uses of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles.",2026-03-23T12:17:56Z,
104-s-1907,104,s,1907,Daylight Saving time Extension Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-06-26,1996-06-26,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 1996 - 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.,2025-08-21T20:15:20Z,
104-hr-3709,104,hr,3709,Opportunities in Science and Technology Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-06-25,1996-07-09,Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,"Opportunities in Science and Technology Act of 1996 - Establishes a competitive, merit-reviewed awards program to support instructional equipment and facilities for science and technology.  Sets forth limitations on authorized activities.    Authorizes appropriations for FY 1997 through 1999.",2025-08-21T20:14:32Z,
104-s-1839,104,s,1839,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1997","Science, Technology, Communications",1996-06-05,1996-07-22,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,2,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title II:  Limitations and General Provisions      Title III:  Employment Reduction Assistance      Title IV:  Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1997 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY 1997 appropriations for 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. Title II:  Limitations and General Provisions - Limits funding for the Space Station.  Allocates a specified amount for the experimental program to stimulate competitive research from amount authorized for science, aeronautics, and technology. (Sec. 203) Directs NASA to initiate and operate a radar satellite program.  Requires that all of the data processing functions be performed by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Alaska Synthetic Aperture Radar Facility.  Provides for funding. (Sec. 204) Prohibits the Administrator of NASA from restructuring the Earth Observing System Data and Information System without first fulfilling certain reporting requirements. (Sec. 205) Directs the Administrator to conduct studies of the Upper Missouri River Basin hydrology to develop applications for Mission to Planet Earth data.  Provides for funding. (Sec. 206) Directs the Administrator to make acquisitions of space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data from the private sector.  Provides for funding. (Sec. 207) Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of privatization of the Shuttle. (Sec. 208) Directs the Administrator to consider the use of existing military installation facilities or any other federally owned facilities when considering the purchase, lease, or expansion of a facility to meet the requirements of NASA. (Sec. 209) Authorizes the Administrator to use funds appropriated for purposes other than those appropriated for the construction of facilities, research and program management, and for the Inspector General for the construction of new facilities and additions to, repair of, or modification of existing facilities at any location in support of the purposes for which such funds are appropriated. (Sec. 210) Authorizes the Administrator, if new developments in the national program of aeronautical and space activities have occurred, such developments require additional funds, and other conditions are met, to reprogram amounts authorized for construction of facilities pursuant to this Act or previous NASA authorization Acts. (Sec. 213) Requires that of the funds appropriated for Mission Support, not more than $35,000 may be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses. (Sec. 214) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to eliminate the presidential report to the Congress.  Authorizes the Administrator to delay for up to five years the public disclosure of certain commercially valuable information developed in the course of NASA activities. (Sec. 215) States that the Congress finds it is appropriate for specified contractor costs under a cooperative agreement to be allowed as independent research and development costs for Federal procurement purposes.  Directs the Administration to seek a revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulations to reflect such finding. (Sec. 217) Directs the Administrator to transmit to the Congress a strategic plan for NASA educational activities based on the human exploration of space and specifically the International Space Station Program. Title III:  Employment Reduction Assistance - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Employment Reduction Assistance Act of 1996 - Directs the Administrator to establish a program under which separation pay may be offered to encourage eligible NASA employees to separate from service voluntarily, whether by retirement or resignation. (Sec. 304) Provides that a voluntary separation incentive payment be paid in a lump sum after the employee's separation and shall not exceed $25,000. (Sec. 305) Prescribes that an individual who has received a voluntary separation incentive payment and accepts any subsequent employment with the Government within five years after the date of separation shall be required to repay, prior to the first day of employment, the entire amount of the incentive payment to NASA. Provides for waiver of repayment if the individual involved possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant for the position. (Sec. 306) Makes an employee who has received an incentive payment ineligible to receive an annuity for reasons of disability, unless the incentive payment is repaid. (Sec. 307) Requires that NASA make a contribution to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund in an amount equal to 15 percent of the final basic pay of each agency employee to whom a voluntary separation incentive has been paid. (Sec. 308) Mandates a reduction of total full time equivalent employment of NASA by one for each employee receiving a voluntary separation incentive payment.  Requires that the President take appropriate action to ensure that functions involving more than ten full-time equivalent employees are not converted to contracts, except in cases in which a cost comparison demonstrates that such contracts would be to the advantage of the Government.  Provides that the preceding two clauses may be waived upon a determination by the President that there exists a state of war or other national or extraordinary emergency. (Sec. 309) Mandates certain reports. Title IV:  Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments - Amends Federal law with regard to commercial space activities to include in-space transportation and reentry vehicles and activities within the scope of such provisions. (Sec. 418) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding insurance, licensing, and indemnification. (Sec.419) Prohibits obtrusive space advertising (as defined by this Act).  Requests the President to enter into negotiations with foreign launching nations to prohibit such advertising.",2025-04-07T15:30:28Z,
104-hr-3537,104,hr,3537,Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-05-29,1996-09-04,"House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 4, 1996.",House,"Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]",NJ,R,S000097,2,"Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act of 1996 - Establishes the National Oceanographic Partnership Program.  Sets forth the purposes of the program. Establishes the National Ocean Research Leadership Council which shall:  (1) prescribe policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; and (2) review, select, identify, and allocate funds for partnership projects for implementation under the program, based on certain criteria.  Mandates an  annual report.  Requires the Council to establish in the National Ocean Service and oversee a partnership program office to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program, including to:  (1) establish and oversee working groups to propose partnership projects to the Council and advise the Council on such projects; (2) manage peer review of partnership projects and competition for projects selected by the Council; and (3) submit to the Council an annual report on the status of all partnership projects and office activities.",2025-06-06T14:17:56Z,
104-hr-3523,104,hr,3523,"To require the relocation of a National Weather Service radar tower which is on Sulphur Mountain near Ojai, California.","Science, Technology, Communications",1996-05-23,1996-06-06,Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.,House,"Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23]",CA,R,G000021,0,"Requires the Secretary of Commerce to relocate the National Weather Service radar tower located on Sulphur Mountain near Ojai, California, to a new site which shall be selected so that the relocation:  (1) will not result in degradation of service; and (2) will minimize the negative impacts of the radar tower and its emissions on residential areas.  Mandates a report from the Secretary to the Congress.",2025-01-02T17:38:31Z,
104-s-1731,104,s,1731,National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-05-07,1996-05-08,Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.,Senate,"Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]",ID,R,C000858,13,National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to establish a national cooperative geologic mapping program between the U.S. Geological Survey and State geological surveys. Establishes a geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geological mapping program. Authorizes appropriations.,2026-03-24T12:48:03Z,
104-hr-3387,104,hr,3387,"To designate the Southern Piedmont Conservation Research Center located at 1420 Experimental Station Road in Watkinsville, Georgia, as the ""J. Phil Campbell, Senior Natural Resource Conservation Center"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1996-05-01,1996-08-02,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10]",GA,R,N000159,1,"Designates the Southern Piedmont Conservation Research Center located at 1420 Experimental Station Road in Watkinsville, Georgia, as the J. Phil Campbell, Senior Natural Resource Conservation Center.",2025-04-07T15:29:21Z,
104-hr-3322,104,hr,3322,Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-04-25,1996-06-03,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,4,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation           Subtitle A:  National Science Foundation Authorization           Subtitle B:  General Provisions      Title II:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration           Subtitle A:  General Provisions           Subtitle B:  Authorization of Appropriations           Subtitle C:  International Space Station           Subtitle D:  Miscellaneous Provisions      Title III:  United States Fire Administration      Title IV:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration           Subtitle A:  Atmospheric, Weather, and Satellite                Programs           Subtitle B:   Program Support           Subtitle C:   Streamlining of Operations           Subtitle D:   Miscellaneous      Title V:  Environmental Protectional Agency      Title VI:  National Institute of Standards and Technology      Title VII:  Federal Aviation Administration Research,           Engineering, and Development      Title VIII:  National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program      Title IX:  Miscellaneous      Title X:   Further Authorizations Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of 1996 - Title I:  National Science Foundation - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1996 - Subtitle A:  National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1997. (Sec. 114) Provides for reprogramming of appropriations. Subtitle B:  General Provisions - 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. 122) Requires NSF to submit to the Congress an annual upgrade and maintenance plan for national research facilities. (Sec. 123) Amends the Academic Research Facilities Modernization Act of 1988 to give research facility grant priority to institutions or consortia that have not received such funds in the preceding five years. (Sec. 124) Makes administrative amendments to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1976, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988, and the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act. (Sec. 126) Subjects NSF temporary employees to the same financial disclosure requirements as apply to permanent employees. (Sec. 127) Requires an institution of higher education receiving NSF funds to grant a military-educational leave of absence to a student on active military duty (other than training). (Sec. 128) Renames the Critical Technologies Institute as the Science Studies Institute. (Sec. 129) Requires NSF to consider the impact of a grant on undergraduate and graduate education before its award. (Sec. 130) Authorizes the Director of NSF to appoint up to six Assistant Directors. Title II:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Subtitle A:  General Provisions - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1997 - Makes various findings regarding the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Sets forth definitions for purposes of this title. Subtitle B:  Authorization of Appropriations - Chapter 1: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for NASA for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology, including facilities construction and research and early detection systems for breast and ovarian cancer and other women's health issues; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. (Sec. 215) Limits the total NASA FY 1997 authorization of appropriations. (Sec. 216) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Commercial and Space Transportation for FY 1997. (Sec. 217) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Space Commerce for FY 1997. Chapter 2:  Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Requires that the:  (1) Administrator of NASA transmit to the Congress by July 31, 1996, a report on restructuring activities; and (2) President propose, no later than September 30, 1996, all enabling legislation required to carry out the actions described by the Administrator's report. Chapter 3:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Subtitle C:  International Space Station - Requires the Administrator to deliver to the Congress a market study that examines the role of commercial ventures which could supply, use, service, or augment the International Space Station. (Sec. 244) Requires the Administrator to:  (1) submit annually to the Congress a Space Station Accounting Report containing a complete accounting of all costs of the space station, including cash and other payments to Russia; and (2) obtain quarterly reports from the Russian Space Agency which fully account for the disposition of funds paid or transferred by NASA to Russia. Subtitle D:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.  Mandates an annual report. (Sec. 252) Requires an independent cost analysis of a NASA project that is projected to exceed a cost of $75 million before any funds may be obligated for Phase C of such project. (Sec. 253) Establishes the Office of Space Commerce within the Department of Commerce. (Sec. 254) Requires the Administrator to delay, at the Administrator's discretion or at the request of a private sector entity, for a period from one day up to five years, unrestricted public disclosure of technical data developed by research funded jointly by NASA and that entity under specified conditions.  Requires the Administrator to annually report to the Congress on all determinations made respecting such public disclosure of technical data. (Sec. 255) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) establish within the Office of Space Access and Technology a procurement demonstration program; and (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative. (Sec. 256) Requires the Administrator to determine, prior to new facility construction or lease, that no existing NASA or other Federal facility is appropriate for the intended use. (Sec. 257) Directs NASA to purchase, to the maximum extent possible, space science data from the private sector. (Sec. 258) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) transmit to the Congress a report on Mission to Planet Earth; (2) acquire space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data provided by the private sector; (3) conduct a study to determine the extent to which baseline scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector; (4) prepare for transition from the Federal operation, or Federal management of contracted operation, of space transportation systems to the Federal purchase of commercial space transportation services for all nonemergency launch requirements; and (5) conduct a study of the feasibility of implementing the recommendation of the Independent Shuttle Management Review Team that NASA transition toward privatization of the Space Shuttle and submit a report on the study to specified congressional committees. (Sec. 261) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher demonstration program permanent. (Sec. 262) Directs the Administrator to provide for the privatization of NASA microgravity parabolic flight operations. (Sec. 263) Amends the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act of 1949 to include hypersonic activities. (Sec. 264) Requires the Administrator, whenever feasible, to meet NASA facilities needs by selecting abandoned and underused buildings, grounds, and facilities in depressed communities. (Sec. 266) Requires the Administrator to establish the position of Procurement Ombudsman for NASA to be responsible for:  (1) reviewing proposed new missions to determine if such missions can be fulfilled by U.S. commercial providers; and (2) serve as a point of contact for procurement contractors and U.S. commercial providers. Title III:  United States Fire Administration - Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1997. (Sec. 303) Prohibits Federal funds for Department of the Army housing unless it is protected by hard-wired smoke detectors by the earlier of the date of occupancy by the first Federal employees who were not occupants as of October 25, 1992, or October 25, 1998. (Sec. 304) Permits successor fire safety standards to be used as guidelines in addition to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 74, NFPA Standard 13 or 13-R, or NFPA Standard 101 (Life Safety Code) for installation of hard-wired, single-station smoke detectors or automatic sprinkler systems in:  (1) places of public accommodation affecting commerce; and (2) federally-assisted buildings. (Sec. 305) Requires the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration to report to the Congress:  (1) at least 60 days in advance of the termination or transfer to a private sector entity of any significant function of the Administration; and (2) on the manner in which the Administration intends to implement the budgetary reduction represented by the difference between the amount appropriated to it for FY 1997 and the amount requested in the President's FY 1997 budget request. Title IV:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1996 - Subtitle A:  Atmospheric, Weather, and Satellite Programs - Authorizes FY 1997 appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for:  (1) National Weather Service (NWS) operations and research and public warning and forecast; (2) construction, repair, and modification regarding new and existing weather forecast offices; (3) climate and air quality research; (4) atmospheric research; (5) satellite observing systems; and (6) environmental data and information services. Authorizes appropriations to complete the acquisition and deployment of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System and NOAA Port (AWIPS) for all fiscal years beginning with FY 1997. Prohibits funding for any fiscal year, unless certain certifications are made to the Congress. Amends the Weather Service Modernization Act to:  (1)  set forth procedures with respect to actions to close, automate or relocate any field office of the National Weather Service; (2) terminate the Modernization Transition Committee; and (3) direct the Secretary of Defense in conjunction with the NOAA Administrator to take immediate steps to ensure the reliability and operational availability of NEXRADs operated by the Defense Department. Subtitle B:  Program Support - Authorizes appropriations to NOAA for:  (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) central administrative support; (3) aircraft services; and (4) facilities repairs and renovations. Subtitle C:  Streamlining of Operations - Prohibits appropriating funds for specified programs, centers, and activities. (Sec. 442) Limits the total dollar amounts authorized to be used for NOAA travel and related expenses. Subtitle D:  Miscellaneous - Makes it unlawful for any unauthorized person to remove, move, damage, or interfere with any National Data Buoy Center weather data buoy.  Provides for civil monetary penalties and rewards. (Sec. 452) Makes the Secretary of Commerce, through the NWS, responsible for:  (1) forecasts, serving as the sole official source of weather warnings; (2) issuance of storm warnings; (3) collection, exchange, and distribution of meteorological, hydrological, climatic, and oceanographic data and information; and (4) preparation of hydrometeorological guidance and core forecast information.  Prohibits the NWS from competing (or assisting other entities in competing) with the private sector when a service is or can be provided by commercial enterprise unless the private sector is unwilling or unable to provide the service and the service provides vital weather warnings and forecasts for the protection of lives and property of the general public.  Removes existing provisions relating to the duties of the Secretary regarding weather forecasting.  Modifies provisions relating to NWS appropriations and estimates.  Mandates a report to specified congressional committees detailing all NWS activities not conforming to this paragraph and outlining a timetable for their termination. Title V:  Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1996 - Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1997 for:  (1) science and technology activities, including program management and support, for specified environmental research, development, and demonstration activities; (2) oil pollution research; and (3) research related to leaking underground storage tanks. Specifies that no funds are authorized to be appropriated for:  (1) the Environmental Technology Initiative; (2) the Climate Change Action Plan; (3) the North Dakota Center for Air Toxic Metals research; (4) drinking water research conducted by the American Water Works Association Research Foundation; (5) the Water Environmental Research Foundation; (6) the National Urban Air Toxics Research Center; (7) the Gulf Coast Hazardous Substances Research Center; (8) urban waste management research at the University of New Orleans; (9) the Resources and Agricultural Policy Systems Program; or (10) the Oil Spill Remediation Research Center. (Sec. 504) Directs the Administrator to assign to the Assistant Administrator for Research and Development the duties of:  (1) developing a strategic plan for scientific and technical research activities throughout EPA; (2) integrating that strategic plan into ongoing EPA planning activities; and (3) reviewing all EPA research to ensure the research is of high quality and does not duplicate any other research being conducted by EPA.  Directs the Assistant Administrator to report annually to the Administrator and specified congressional committees on EPA research that is duplicative or not of sufficiently high quality. (Sec. 505) Requires the Administrator to ensure that any graduate fellowship award to a student selected after the enactment of this Act is used only to support research that would further missions of the Office of Research and Development in fields in which there exists or is projected to exist a shortage in the number of scientists. (Sec. 506) Mandates that the Science Advisory Board submit to the Congress and the Administrator an annual report that contains the views of the Board on proposed research programs as described in the President's budget for research, development, and demonstration activities at the EPA. Requires the Science Advisory Board to conduct evaluations of the current and planned research, development, and demonstration activities of the EPA.  Authorizes the Board to annually review research activities of the EPA and include the results of such review in the annual report. Requires the Administrator to submit to the Congress any report required by law to be submitted to the Administrator by the Science Advisory Board.  Requires that the Administrator make any such submission no later than 60 days after receiving the report from the Science Advisory Board. Endocrine Disrupter Research Planning Act of 1996 - Requires the Administrator to submit to the Congress, along with the President's Budget Request for FY 1998, a plan for conducting research needed to objectively assess and characterize the risk of endocrine disrupters on human health and the environment. Title VI:  National Institute of Standards and Technology - Authorizes FY 1997 appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for:  (1) scientific and technical research and services; and (2) construction of research facilities. Title VII:  Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering, and Development - FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Management Reform Act of 1996 - Authorizes FY 1997 appropriations for specified research, engineering, and development activities. (Sec. 705) Revises certain requirements of the National Aviation Research Plan. Title VIII:  National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to authorize FY 1997 appropriations for the activities of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for:  (1) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and (2) the U.S. Geological Survey; (3) the National Science Foundation for engineering research and geosciences research; and (4) the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Title IX:  Miscellaneous - Prohibits the use of any funds authorized under this title from being used for any lobbying activity. (Sec. 902) Sets forth limitations on appropriations for FY 1997 and for subsequent fiscal years. (Sec. 903) Authorizes the head of each Federal agency for which funds are authorized under this Act to exclude, for a period of five years, any individual who received funds from any Federal funding source for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process after FY 1996, from consideration for financial assistance awards made by that agency after FY 1996. (Sec. 904) Expresses the sense of the Congress that any recipient, when expending grant monies, should purchase American made equipment and products. (Sec. 905) Prohibits funds appropriated for civilian science activities of the Federal Government from being provided by contract or grant (including for student aid) to any higher education institution determined to have an anti-ROTC policy or a policy against military recruiting on campus.  Requires a notice of the determination to be:  (1) transmitted to the Secretary of Education and to the Congress; and (2) published in the Federal Register. Title X:  Further Authorizations - Authorizes additional appropriations for the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships program for FY 1997 and prohibits use of funds to establish a new center.",2025-06-06T14:17:56Z,
104-hr-3303,104,hr,3303,National Oceanographic Partnership Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-04-23,1996-07-30,Modified provisions of H.R. 3303 were incorporated in H.R. 3230.,House,"Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]",PA,R,W000268,26,National Oceanographic Partnership Act - Establishes the National Oceanographic Partnership Program.  Sets forth the purposes of the program. Establishes the:  (1) National Ocean Research Leadership Council; (2) Ocean Research Partnership Coordinating Group; and (3) Ocean Research Advisory Panel under the program.  Sets forth the composition of membership and specified duties of each.  Mandates certain annual reports. Authorizes appropriations for the National Oceanographic Partnership Program for FY 1997 and requires that a certain amount be available for the operations of the partnership program office for such fiscal year.,2025-08-21T20:16:18Z,
104-hr-3198,104,hr,3198,National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1996-03-29,1996-10-01,By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-395.,House,"Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43]",CA,R,C000059,7,National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to establish a national cooperative geologic mapping program between the U.S. Geological Survey and State geological surveys. Establishes a geologic mapping advisory committee to advise the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey on planning and implementation of the geological mapping program. Authorizes appropriations.,2026-03-24T12:48:03Z,
104-hr-2779,104,hr,2779,Savings in Construction Act of 1996,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-12-14,1996-10-11,Became Public Law No: 104-289.,House,"Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-47]",CA,R,C000830,86,"Savings in Construction Act of 1996 - Amends the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to define specified terms, including:  (1) full and open competition; (2) total installed price; (3) hard-metric; (4) cost or pricing data or price analysis; and (5) Federal facility. Requires the implementation of such Act in the acquisition of construction services and materials for Federal facilities.  Directs that if the requirements of this Act conflict with specified Federal procurement provisions, then such provisions shall take precedence. Sets forth exceptions with respect to the implementation of such Act concerning concrete masonry units and recessed lighting fixtures. Requires the agency head to determine in writing according to specified criteria that specifications can only be satisfied by hard-metric versions. Requires the head of each agency that awards construction contracts within the United States and its territories to designate a senior agency official as a construction metrication ombudsman to, among other things, be:  (1) responsible for reviewing and responding to complaints from prospective bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, or their designated representatives concerning use of the metric system of measurement in contracts for the construction of Federal buildings; (2) independent of the contracting officer for construction contracts; and (3) responsible for ensuring that the agency is not implementing the metric system of measurement in a manner that is either impractical, likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to U.S. firms, or inconsistent with specified guidelines while ensuring that the goals of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 are observed.",2025-04-07T15:27:07Z,
104-s-1445,104,s,1445,National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-12-05,1995-12-05,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988, with instructions, that if reported the bill then be referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for a period not to exceed 30 session days.",Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation Authorization      Title II:  General Provisions National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1996 through 1998. Authorizes FY 1996 through 1998 appropriations for a NSF pilot grant program to consortia of Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) institutions and non-EPSCoR institutions. Requires the Director of NSF to design and implement a pilot program to develop interactive telecommunications systems at tribally-controlled community colleges.  Obligates specified funds for consultation and representation expenses. Sets forth certain reprogramming provisions. Title II:  General Provisions - 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. Makes administrative amendments to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 and the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1976. Subjects temporary NSF employees to financial disclosure requirements.",2025-08-21T20:14:22Z,
104-hr-2659,104,hr,2659,To cancel the participation of the United States in the Space Station program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-11-17,1995-11-21,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]",MA,D,F000339,0,Cancels U.S. participation in the Space Station program.  Prohibits obligation of funds for such program.,2025-01-02T17:37:20Z,
104-hr-2405,104,hr,2405,Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-09-27,1995-10-17,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,4,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation           Subtitle A:  National Science Foundation Authorization           Subtitle B:  General Provisions      Title II:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration           Subtitle A:  General Provisions           Subtitle B:  Authorization of Appropriations           Subtitle C:  Miscellaneous Provisions      Title III:  Department of Energy      Title IV:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration           Subtitle A:  Atmospheric, Weather, and Satellite                Programs           Subtitle B:  Marine Research           Subtitle C:  Program Support           Subtitle D:  Streamlining of Operations           Subtitle E:  Miscellaneous      Title V:  Environmental Protection Agency      Title VI:  Technology      Title VII:  United States Fire Administration      Title VIII:  Buy American Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I: National Science Foundation - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995 - Subtitle A:  National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1996 and 1997. (Sec. 114) Provides for reprogramming of appropriations. Subtitle B:  General Provisions - 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. 122) Requires NSF to submit to the Congress an annual upgrade and maintenance plan for national research facilities. (Sec. 123) Amends the Academic Research Facilities Modernization Act of 1988 to give research facility grant priority to institutions or consortia that have not received such funds in the preceding five years. (Sec. 124) Makes administrative amendments to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1976, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988, and the Education for Economic Security Act. (Sec. 126) Requires certain research instrumentation and facilities guidelines to be incorporated into NSF grant notices. (Sec. 127) Subjects NSF temporary employees to the same financial disclosure requirements as apply to permanent employees. (Sec. 128) Requires an institution of higher education receiving NSF funds to grant a military-educational leave of absence to a student on active military duty (other than training). (Sec. 129) Prohibits the use of any funds authorized under this title from being used for any lobbying activity. (Sec. 130) Renames the Critical Technologies Institute as the Science Studies Institute. (Sec. 131) Requires NSF to consider the impact of a grant on undergraduate and graduate education before its award. (Sec. 132) Authorizes the Director of NSF to appoint up to six Assistant Directors. (Sec. 134) Excludes from NSF awards for five years any person who received project funds not subject to competitive merit-based awards. (Exempts persons who are members of a law-specified class.) Title II:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Subtitle A:  General Provisions - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996 - Sets forth definitions for purposes of this title. Subtitle B:  Authorization of Appropriations - Chapter 1: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology, including facilities construction; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. (Sec. 215) Limits the total NASA FY 1996 authorization of appropriations. (Sec. 216) Authorizes additional FY 1996 NASA appropriations for Mission to Planet Earth, subject to certain obligations and expenditure requirements. Chapter 2:  Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to contract for an asset-based review of NASA.  Prohibits closure of any NASA field centers prior to such review. Chapter 3:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including limitations on transfers to Russia. Subtitle C:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. (Sec. 242) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Air and Space Commercialization. (Sec. 243) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 244) Requires the Administrator to delay, on the request of a private sector entity for a period from one day up to five years, unrestricted public disclosure of technical data developed by research funded jointly by NASA and that entity under specified conditions. (Sec. 245) Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish within the Office of Space Access and Technology a procurement demonstration program; and (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative. (Sec. 246) Requires the Administrator to determine, prior to new facility construction or lease, that no existing NASA or other Federal facility is appropriate for the intended use. (Sec. 247) Directs NASA to purchase space science data from the private sector. (Sec. 248) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) transmit to the Congress a report on Mission to Planet Earth; (2) prepare for transition from the Federal operation, or Federal management of contracted operation, of space transportation systems to the Federal purchase of commercial space transportation services for all nonemergency launch requirements; and (3) request proposals for a single prime contractor for the space shuttle program. (Sec. 250) Prohibits, notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds obligation for FY 1996 for NASA aeronautics research and technology programs in excess of amounts authorized by this title, except as fully reimbursed from non-Federal sources through payment of research costs at NASA facilities. (Sec. 251) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher demonstration program permanent. (Sec. 252) Directs the Administrator to provide for the privatization of NASA microgravity parabolic flight operations. (Sec. 253) Prohibits, with exceptions, NASA financial assistance to a person who received nonmerit-based Federal funding. (Sec. 254) Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this title for lobbying activities. (Sec. 256) Amends the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act of 1949 to include hypersonic activities. (Sec. 257) Requires the Administrator, whenever feasible, to meet NASA facilities needs by selecting abandoned and underused buildings, grounds, and facilities in depressed communities. Title III:  Department of Energy - Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Act of 1995 - Authorizes FY 1996 and FY 1997 appropriations for Department of Energy:  (1) energy supply research and development activities; (2) general science and research activities; (3) fossil energy research and development activities; and (4) energy conservation research and development activities. (Sec. 304) Sets forth funding limitations. (Sec. 306) Establishes requirements for:  (1) funding assistance merit review; and (2) capital project and construction reporting. (Sec. 309) Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into negotiations with the European Organization for Nuclear Research concerning U.S. participation in the planning and construction of the Large Hadron Collider. (Sec. 310) Prohibits any funds authorized by this title from being used for lobbying activities. (Sec. 311) Excludes from Department of Energy financial assistance for five years any person (subject to exception) who received Federal funds for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process. (Sec. 312) Allows, subject to further appropriations, unobligated funds previously appropriated for the Clean Coal Technology program to be used to pay costs associated with the termination of energy supply research and development, general science and research, fossil energy research and development, and energy conservation research and development programs, projects, and activities. Title IV:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1995 - Subtitle A:  Atmospheric, Weather, and Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for:  (1) National Weather Service (NWS) operations and research and public warning and forecast; (2) construction, repair, and modification regarding new and existing weather forecast offices; (3) climate and air quality research; (4) atmospheric research; (5) the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program; (6) satellite observing systems; (7) environmental data and information services. Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to modify requirements regarding:  (1) the closure, consolidation, automation, or relocation of any National Weather Service field office.  Replaces provisions requiring maintaining a liaison officer for at least two years after such a field office action with provisions requiring maintaining a transition program for at least two years; and (2) the duties of the Modernization Transition Committee. Mandates:  (1) steps to ensure that certain Department of Defense NEXRADs function as fully committed, reliable elements of the national weather radar network, operating with the same standards, quality, and availability as the National Weather Service-operated NEXRADs; (2) that certain NEXRADs operated by the Department of Defense be considered as integral parts of the National Weather Radar Network; and (3) a report to specified congressional committees regarding the NEXRAD Network radar coverage pattern and areas of inadequate radar coverage. Subtitle B:  Marine Research - Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for:  (1) mapping and charting; (2) geodesy; (3) observation and prediction; (4) the Circulatory Survey Program; (5) ocean and earth science; (6) estuarine and coastal assessment; (7) the National Status and Trends Program, the Strategic Environmental Assessment Program, and the Hazardous Materials Response Program; (8) the Damage Assessment Program; and (9) the Coastal Ocean Program. (Sec. 422) Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for marine prediction research. Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to authorize appropriations to carry out provisions relating to:  (1) program or project grants and contracts; (2) fellowships; and (3) administration of the National Sea Grant College Program.  Revises the definition of ""field related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources."" (Sec. 423) Declares that it is 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.  Mandates a report to specified congressional committees on the feasibility of expanding the use of those resources for such purposes. Subtitle C:  Program Support - Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for:  (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) central administrative support; and (3) retired pay.  Mandates contracts (including multiyear contracts) for the use of vessels to conduct oceanographic and fisheries research, monitoring, enforcement, and management, and to acquire other data necessary to carry out NOAA missions.   Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for:  (1) marine services; (2) aircraft services; and (3) facilities repairs and renovations. Subtitle D:  Streamlining of Operations - Prohibits appropriating funds for 16 specified programs, centers, and activities, including: (1) the National Undersea Research Program; (2) the Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding, and Construction Account; and (3) Regional Climate Centers.  Mandates a report to specified congressional committees certifying that, by a specified date, all 16 will be terminated. Repeals provisions of:  (1) the National Sea Grant College Program Act relating to marine policy fellowships; and (2) the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 relating to the sea grant international program.  Repeals the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act. (Sec. 442) Declares that, unless specifically authorized by Act of Congress, no funds are authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year after FY 1996 for carrying out programs, projects, and activities for which funds are authorized by this Act.  Limits the total dollar amounts:  (1) authorized to be appropriated for FY 1996 by this or any other Act for NOAA for all activities associated with operations, research, and facilities; and (2) authorized to be used for NOAA travel and related expenses. (Sec. 443) Limits the number of commissioned officers on the NOAA FY 1996 active list.  Declares that no commissioned officers are authorized for any fiscal year after FY 1996.  Authorizes related separations, making separated officers eligible only for severance (not separation) pay.  Authorizes:  (1) with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, transfer of separated officers to the U.S. Coast Guard; and (2) with the approval of NOAA's Administrator, NOAA employment of separated officers as civil service members.  Repeals related specified provisions of Federal law. Subtitle E:  Miscellaneous - Makes it unlawful for any unauthorized person to remove, move, damage, or interfere with any National Data Buoy Center weather data buoy.  Provides for civil monetary penalties and rewards. (Sec. 452) Makes the Secretary of Commerce, through the NWS, responsible for:  (1) forecasts, serving as the sole official source of weather warnings; (2) issuance of storm warnings; (3) collection, exchange, and distribution of meteorological, hydrological, climatic, and oceanographic data and information; and (4) preparation of hydrometeorological guidance and core forecast information.  Prohibits the NWS from competing (or assisting other entities in competing) with the private sector when a service is or can be provided by commercial enterprise unless the private sector is unwilling or unable to provide the service and the service provides vital weather warnings and forecasts for the protection of lives and property of the general public.  Removes existing provisions relating to the duties of the Secretary regarding weather forecasting.  Modifies provisions relating to NWS appropriations and estimates.  Mandates a report to specified congressional committees detailing all NWS activities not conforming to this paragraph and outlining a timetable for their termination. (Sec. 453) Excludes from consideration for NOAA financial assistance any person who received funds appropriated from any Federal funding source for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process.  Makes this exclusion effective for a specified period after the person received the funds.  Exempts from the exclusion members of a class specified by law for which assistance is awarded according to a formula provided by law. (Sec. 454) Prohibits funds authorized by this Act from being available for any activity whose purpose is to influence legislation before the Congress. (Sec. 455) Mandates a review and report to specified congressional committees on NOAA laboratories. (Sec. 456) Mandates conveyance of the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Sec. 457) Mandates cleanup of wastes, dumps, storage tanks, property, hazardous conditions, and contaminants (including petroleum products and derivatives), on lands NOAA and its predecessor agencies transferred, or is obligated to transfer, to local entities or landowners on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, under the Fur Seal Act of 1966. (Sec. 458) Requires the establishment and maintenance in NOAA of the Ocean Applications Branch to make oceanographic and other information developed by the Department of Defense Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center available for private, educational, and government use. Requires that it be the goal of the Secretary of Commerce to support the Branch through user fees.  Prohibits termination of the Branch before it fully funds its operations through private sources, including user fees, or fiscal year 1996, whichever comes first. Title V:  Environmental Protection Agency - Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1996 for the Office of Research and Development for specified environmental research, development, and demonstration activities.  Specifies that no funds are authorized to be appropriated for:  (1) the Environmental Technology Initiative, the Climate Change Action Plan, or indoor air pollution research; (2) carrying out programs and activities after FY 1996; or (3) carrying out activities in FY 1996 for which sums are not specifically authorized to be appropriated by this title. (Sec. 504) Directs the Administrator to assign to the Assistant Administrator for Research and Development the duties of:  (1) developing a strategic plan for scientific and technical research activities throughout EPA; (2) integrating that strategic plan into ongoing EPA planning activities; and (3) reviewing all EPA research to ensure the research is of high quality and does not duplicate any other research being conducted by EPA.  Directs the Assistant Administrator to report annually to the Administrator and specified congressional committees on EPA research that is duplicative or not of sufficiently high quality. (Sec. 505) Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this title for lobbying activities. (Sec. 506) Requires the Administrator to exclude from consideration for awards of financial assistance made by the Office after FY 1995 persons who received funds appropriated for a fiscal year after FY 1995 from any Federal funding source for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process.  Makes the exclusion effective for a five-year period after the person receives such funds.  Exempts awards to persons who are members of a class specified by law for which assistance is awarded according to a prescribed formula. (Sec. 507) Requires the Administrator to ensure that any graduate fellowship award to a student selected after the enactment of this Act is used only to support research that would further missions of the Office in fields in which there exists or is projected to exist a shortage in the number of scientists. Title VI:  Technology - Subtitle A:  Technology Administration - American Technology Advancement Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for:  (1) the Office of the Under Secretary for Technology - Office of Technology Policy; and (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (Sec. 603) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to:  (1) increase National Institute of Standards and Technology Visiting Committee membership from nine members to 15 members; (2) authorize certain transportation services; and (3) increase the size of the postdoctoral program. (Sec. 604) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to:  (1) eliminate the Secretary of Commerce's authority to expand the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award categories; and (2) increase the maximum number of annual subcategory awards from two to four. (Sec. 605) Extends indefinitely a specified personnel management demonstration project under the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987. (Sec. 606) Amends the Fastener Quality Act with regard to heat mill certification, commingling, and minor nonconformance. (Sec. 607) Prohibits funds authorized by this title from being used for lobbying activities. (Sec. 608) Specifies that:  (1) this title is the only authorization for all FY 1996 activities under this title; and (2) no funds are authorized for activities under this title after FY 1996 unless they are specifically authorized by Act of Congress with respect to such fiscal year. (Sec. 609) Makes a person who received a Federal noncompetitive nonmerit award after FY 1995 ineligible for financial assistance from the Under Secretary for Technology - Office of Technology Policy or NIST.  (Exempts certain class-based awards.) (Sec. 610) Requires NIST to report to the Congress regarding conformity assessment implementation. (Sec. 611) States that this Act shall not preclude further authorization of appropriations for the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships program. Title VII:  United States Fire Administration - Fire Administration Authorization Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 1996 and 1997. (Sec. 703) Prohibits Federal funds for Department of the Army housing unless it is protected by hard-wired smoke detectors by the earlier of the date of occupancy by the first Federal employees who were not occupants as of October 25, 1992, or October 25, 1998. (Sec. 704) Permits successor fire safety standards to be used as guidelines in addition to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 74, NFPA Standard 13 or 13-R, or NFPA Standard 101 (Life Safety Code) for installation of hard-wired, single-station smoke detectors or automatic sprinkler systems in:  (1) places of public accommodation affecting commerce; and (2) federally-assisted buildings. (Sec. 705) Requires the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration to report to the Congress:  (1) at least 60 days in advance of the termination or transfer to a private sector entity of any significant function of the Administration; and (2) on the manner in which the Administration intends to implement the budgetary reduction represented by the difference between the amount appropriated to it for FY 1996 and the amount requested in the President's FY 1996 budget request. Title VIII:  Buy American - Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any recipient of a grant under this Act, or under any amendment made by this Act, should purchase, when available and cost-effective, American made equipment and products when spending grant monies.  Mandates notice to grant recipients.",2025-04-07T15:30:24Z,
104-s-1164,104,s,1164,Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-08-10,1995-12-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.,Senate,"Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]",WV,D,R000361,1,"Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1995 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding title to intellectual property arising from cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) to provide:  (1) the collaborating partner with the option to choose an exclusive or nonexclusive license for a field of use for a resulting CRADA invention; (2) confidentiality of commercial information; and (3) limited Government use rights under specified circumstances, such as public health and safety needs. Provides, with regard to income distribution from intellectual property received by Federal laboratories, for:  (1) agency payments of $2,000 plus 15 percent of future royalties to the inventor, and payments to other contributing personnel; and (2) laboratory use of royalties for related research and other expenses. Amends the Fastener Quality Act (FQA) to modify various definitions. Repeals provisions authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to designate items as being within the definition of fasteners under the FQA. Modifies testing and certification requirements.  Permits an alternative procedure for demonstrating conformity to chemical characteristics standards. Changes requirements regarding the sale of domestically produced fasteners subsequent to manufacture, including concerning commingling and subsequent purchaser requirements. Allows designation of Department of Commerce officers or employees to conduct investigations under the FQA. Modifies FQA recordkeeping requirements. Repeals provisions establishing an advisory committee.",2025-04-07T15:28:30Z,
104-s-1141,104,s,1141,Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-08-09,1995-09-29,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,1,"Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for:  (1) the Under Secretary for Technology-Office of Technology Policy; and (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress a plan for phasing out the Office of Technology Policy and transferring essential functions to NIST. Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to direct the Secretary to establish an Experimental Program to Stimulate Cooperative Technology which shall make grants in furtherance of NIST's mission. Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to eliminate the National Quality Council. Amends the Fastener Quality Act with regard to metal chemistry testing, commingling of fasteners in distribution, and acceptance of nonconforming fasteners.",2025-08-21T20:15:26Z,
104-s-1142,104,s,1142,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-08-09,1995-11-29,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,4,"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:  Program Administration and Support      Title V:  Cost Savings and Streamlining National Oceanic and Atmospheric Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I:  NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for:  (1) National Weather Service (NWS) operations and research; (2) public warning and forecast systems; (3) climate and air quality research; (4) atmospheric research; (5) satellite observing systems; and (6) environmental data management systems. States that NWS shall be responsible for:  (1) weather and storm warnings; and (2) collection and distribution of meteorological, hydrological, climatic, and oceanographic information, including hydrometeorological guidance and forecast information. Authorizes the Administrator of NOAA to procure specified additional satellites. Amends the Land Remote Sensing Act of 1992 to direct the Administrator to develop an operating plan for the Landsat 7 spacecraft and the processing and distribution of its data, including a related ground system.  Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes NOAA appropriations for:  (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy activities; (2) observation and assessment; and (3) ocean and Great Lakes research. Amends Federal law to authorize appropriations for the national sea grant college program. National Undersea Research Program Act of 1995 - Directs the Administrator to establish a National Undersea Research Program, which shall be conducted by regional centers.  Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for:  (1) management program development grants; (2) coastal water protection; (3) State coastal water protection programs; and (4) the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) for specified activities under the Act. Title III:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Authorizes NOAA appropriations for fisheries:  (1) information collection and analysis; (2) conservation and management; and (3) State and industry cooperative programs. Authorizes the construction of fisheries research facilities at: (1) Fort Johnson, South Carolina; and (2) Auke Cape, Alaska. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to:  (1) limit Fishing Vessel Obligation loan guarantees; (2) revise loan guarantee fees; and (3) temporarily prohibit new fishing vessel loan guarantees if vessel construction will increase harvesting capacity within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. Title IV:  Program Administration and Support - Authorizes NOAA appropriations for:  (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) facilities' acquisition and operations; (3) marine services; and (4) aircraft services. Provides for specified reductions in NOAA personnel.  Authorizes appropriations for commissioned officers. Title V:  Cost Savings and Streamlining - Transfers NOAA aeronautical charting functions to the Federal Aviation Administration. Directs the Secretary to develop plans for NOAA fleet reduction and laboratory consolidation. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) convey the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Massachusetts; and (2) undertake clean-up activities in the Pribilof Islands, Alaska. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to convey to the Secretary a portion of the Naval Base in Charleston, South Carolina. Requires specified judgment amounts received in a NOAA-related accident to be deposited in the NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities account. Amends the Weather Service Modernization Act to require additional information and service evaluations to be made before closing or relocating weather service field offices in areas of geographic concern.",2025-04-07T15:30:31Z,
104-hr-2196,104,hr,2196,National Technology and Advancement Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-08-04,1996-03-07,Became Public Law No: 104-113.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,3,"National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Act) to provide for the Federal agency transfer of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer amounts in excess of $10,000 in any fiscal year. (Sec. 4) Revises provisions regarding title to intellectual property arising from Federal-industry cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) to provide:  (1) the collaborating partner (partner) with the option to choose an exclusive or nonexclusive license for a prenegotiated field of use for a resulting CRADA invention; (2) confidentiality of commercial information; and (3) limited Government laboratory right to require a partner to grant applicant licenses in exceptional circumstances of public health or safety, Federal requirements, or partner noncompliance. Provides that a partner may retain title to an invention made solely by its employees in exchange for granting the Government a worldwide license to use the invention. (Sec. 5) Provides, with regard to income distribution from intellectual property received by Federal laboratories, for:  (1) agency payments of $2,000 plus 15 percent of future royalties to the inventor, and payments to other contributing personnel; and (2) laboratory use of royalties for related research and other expenses. (Sec. 6) Provides that if the Government chooses not to pursue the rights of an invention of a Federal employee or former employee, such individual may obtain the right of ownership or otherwise promote the invention's commercialization. (Sec. 7) Makes a conforming amendment to Federal law (the Bayh- Dole Act). (Sec. 8) Amends the National Institute of Standards Act to:  (1) expand the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Visiting Committee from 9 to 15 members (with an increase in industry members); (2) provide for transportation between the Institute and nearby public transportation; and (3) increase the cap on postdoctoral fellowships from 40 to 60. (Sec. 9) Amends the Act to permit Federal loan, lease, or gift of excess scientific equipment to schools and nonprofit institutions. (Sec. 10) Extends indefinitely a specified personnel management demonstration project under the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987. (Sec. 11) Amends the Fastener Quality Act with respect to heat mill certification, commingling, and minor nonconformance. (Sec. 12) Directs NIST to:  (1) coordinate Federal, State, and local technical standards and conformity assessment activities; and (2) report to the Congress regarding implementation within 90 days of enactment of this Act. Directs Federal agencies and departments to use technical standards developed by voluntary consensus bodies, unless impractical or inconsistent with applicable law.  (Requires an explanatory report to the Office of Management and Budget.) (Sec. 13) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program offers substantial benefits to U.S. industry and that all program appropriations should be spent in support of its goals.",2025-04-07T15:28:30Z,
104-hr-2059,104,hr,2059,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996","Science, Technology, Communications",1995-07-19,1995-07-24,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]",CA,D,B000918,0,"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 1996 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A:  Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology, including facilities construction; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. Places a ceiling on authorization of appropriations for construction. Subtitle B:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth fund uses and limitations. Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the purchase of airborne infrared astronomy data services. States that if NASA appropriations are less than appropriations authorized under this Act, there shall be established a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Facilities Commission to recommend closure or reconfiguration of NASA facilities.",2025-08-21T20:14:12Z,
104-s-1048,104,s,1048,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996","Science, Technology, Communications",1995-07-18,1995-10-20,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations      Title II:  Limitations and General Provisions      Title III:  Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY 1996 appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics and technology; (3) mission support; (4) the Inspector General; and (5) the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the Department of Transportation. Title II:  Limitations and General Provisions - Sets forth fund and use limitations including:  (1) the Space Station; (2) the experimental program to stimulate competitive research; (3) the Clear Lake Development Facility, Texas; (4) construction; and (5) scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses. (Sec. 203) Directs the Administrator of NASA to make special technology enhancement grants.  Sets aside authorization of appropriations for such grants. (Sec. 205) Directs NASA to:  (1) convey the Yellow Creek Facility to the State of Mississippi; and (2) initiate and operate a radar satellite program (authorizes appropriations). (Sec. 207) Directs the Administrator to conduct studies of:  (1) the Upper Missouri River Basin hydrology; and (2) privatization of the Shuttle. (Sec. 214) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require the annual report to be submitted in May (currently January) and on a fiscal (currently calendar) basis. Authorizes the Administrator to delay for up to five years the public disclosure of certain commercially valuable information developed in the course of NASA activities. (Sec. 215) States that the Congress finds it is appropriate for specified contractor costs under a cooperative agreement to be allowed as independent research and development costs for Federal procurement purposes.  Directs the Administration to seek a revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulations to reflect such finding. (Sec. 216) Prohibits the Administrator from restructuring the Earth Observing System Data and Information System without first fulfilling certain reporting requirements. Title III:  Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments - Amends Federal law with regard to commercial space activities to include in- space transportation and reentry vehicles and activities within the scope of such provisions. (Sec. 318) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding insurance, licensing, and indemnification. (Sec. 319) Prohibits obtrusive space advertising (as defined by this Act).  Requests the President to enter into negotiations with foreign launching nations to prohibit such advertising.",2025-04-07T15:29:44Z,
104-hr-2043,104,hr,2043,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996","Science, Technology, Communications",1995-07-17,1995-09-27,For Further Action See H.R.2405.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations           Subtitle A:  Authorizations           Subtitle B:  Restructuring the National Aeronautics and                Space Administration           Subtitle C:  Limitations and Special Authority      Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996 - Title I:  Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A:  Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for:  (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology, including facilities construction; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. (Sec. 105) Limits the total FY 1996 authorization of appropriations. (Sec. 106) Authorizes additional FY 1996 NASA appropriations for Mission to Planet Earth, subject to certain obligations and expenditure requirements. Subtitle B:  Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to contract for an asset-based review of NASA.  Prohibits closure of any NASA field centers prior to such review. Subtitle C:  Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including limitations on transfers to Russia. Title II:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. (Sec. 202) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Air and Space Commercialization. (Sec. 203) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 204) Authorizes the Administrator to delay for up to five years unrestricted public disclosure of technical data developed by joint NASA-private sector research under specified conditions. (Sec. 205) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) establish within the Office of Space Access and Technology a procurement demonstration program; and (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative. (Sec. 206) Requires the Administrator to determine, prior to new facility construction or lease, that no existing NASA or other Federal facility is appropriate for the intended use. (Sec. 207) Directs NASA to purchase space science data from the private sector. (Sec. 208) Directs the Administrator to:  (1) transmit to the Congress a report on Mission to Planet Earth; and (2) request proposals for a single prime contractor for the space shuttle program. (Sec. 211) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher demonstration program permanent. (Sec. 212) Directs the Administrator to provide for the privatization of NASA microgravity parabolic flight operations. (Sec. 213) Prohibits, with exceptions, NASA financial assistance to a person who received nonmerit-based Federal funding. (Sec. 214) Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for lobbying activities. (Sec. 216) Amends the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act of 1949 to include hypersonic activities.",2025-04-07T15:30:08Z,
104-hr-1953,104,hr,1953,Space Business Incentives Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-28,1995-06-28,Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,7,"Space Business Incentives Act of 1995 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for an amount equal to the aggregate amount paid during the taxable year for the purchase of qualified Commercial Space Stock. Excludes gain on the sale or exchange of qualified space corporation stock held for more than five years, with limitations. Provides for the treatment of space launch and launch support facility bonds as 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 any services performed in space in a commercial space activity. Exempts a product which was manufactured in space and which was launched from and returned to Earth or manufactured at a facility in outer space from all Federal excises, imposts, and duties and any other Federal tariffs. Directs the President to encourage State and local governments to offer tax and other incentives to encourage commercial space activities.",2025-08-21T20:17:09Z,
104-hr-1870,104,hr,1870,American Technology Advancement Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-16,1995-09-27,For Further Action See H.R.2405.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,0,"American Technology Advancement Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for:  (1) the Under Secretary for Technology - Office of Technology Policy (Under Secretary); and (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (Sec. 3) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to:  (1) increase National Institute of Standards and Technology Visiting Committee membership from nine members to 15 members; (2) authorize certain transportation services; and (3) increase the size of the postdoctoral program. (Sec. 4) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to:  (1) eliminate the Secretary of Commerce's authority to expand the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award categories; and (2) increase the maximum number of annual subcategory awards from two to four. (Sec. 5)  Extends indefinitely a specified personnel management demonstration project under the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987. (Sec. 6) Amends the Fastener Quality Act with regard to heat mill certification, commingling, and minor nonconformance. (Sec. 7) Prohibits funds authorized by this Act to be used for lobbying activities. (Sec. 8) Specifies that:  (1) this Act is the only authorization for all FY 1996 programs and activities under this Act; and (2) no funds are authorized for programs and activities under this Act after FY 1996 unless they are specifically authorized by future Acts. (Sec. 9)  Makes a person who received a Federal noncompetitive nonmerit award after FY 1995 ineligible for financial assistance from the Under Secretary or NIST.  (Exempts certain class-based awards.) (Sec. 10) Requires NIST to report to the Congress regarding conformity assessment implementation. (Sec. 11) States that this Act shall not preclude further authorization of appropriations for the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships program.",2025-04-07T15:30:24Z,
104-hr-1871,104,hr,1871,National Institute of Standards and Technology Industrial Technology Services Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-16,1995-06-16,Referred to the House Committee on Science.,House,"Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]",MD,R,M000941,0,National Institute of Standards and Technology Industrial Technology Services Authorization Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology Industrial Technology Services (Department of Commerce).,2025-08-21T20:14:41Z,
104-hr-1852,104,hr,1852,National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-15,1995-09-27,For Further Action See H.R.2405.,House,"Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1]",NM,R,S000125,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Science Foundation Authorization      Title II:  General Provisions National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1996 and 1997. (Sec. 104) Provides for reprogramming of appropriations. (Sec. 105) States that nothing in this Act shall preclude additional FY 1996 authorization of appropriations for NSF. Title II:  General Provisions - 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. 202) Requires NSF 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 give research facility grant priority to institutions or consortia that have not received such funds in the preceding five years. (Sec. 204) Makes administrative amendments to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1976, the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988, and the Education for Economic Security Act. (Sec. 206) Requires certain research instrumentation and facilities guidelines to be incorporated in NSF grant notices. (Sec. 207) Subjects NSF temporary employees to the same financial disclosure requirements as apply to permanent employees. (Sec. 208) Requires an institution of higher education receiving NSF funds to grant a military-educational leave of absence to a student on active military duty (other than training). (Sec. 209) Prohibits the use of any funds authorized under this Act from being used for any lobbying activity. (Sec. 210) Renames the Critical Technologies Institute as the Science Studies Institute. (Sec. 211) Requires NSF to consider the impact of a grant on undergraduate and graduate education before its award. (Sec. 212) Authorizes the Director of NSF to appoint up to six Assistant Directors. (Sec. 214) Excludes from NSF awards for five years any person who received project funds not subject to competitive merit-based awards. (Exempts persons who are members of a law-specified class.)",2025-04-07T15:28:11Z,
104-hr-1844,104,hr,1844,Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-14,1995-06-23,Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.,House,"Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1]",MA,D,O000085,0,"Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1995 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make the Department of Commerce the lead Federal agency in working with U.S. manufacturers and labor, and the States to develop and promote advanced manufacturing and management technologies and practices. Establishes a National Technology Outreach Program which shall include:  (1) Manufacturing Outreach Centers; (2) Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology; (3) the State Technology Extension Program; (4) the Outreach Program Information Network and Clearinghouse; and (5) other technology and manufacturing centers and activities. Authorizes eligible government and private sector entities to apply to the Secretary of Commerce for designation as Manufacturing Outreach Centers.  Authorizes related appropriations. Provides for the establishment of an Outreach Program Information Network and Clearinghouse. Directs the Secretary to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Program which shall create collaborative multiyear manufacturing design and technology development programs. Includes research and development and technology development testbeds as Program components. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-21T20:14:37Z,
104-hr-1815,104,hr,1815,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-06-13,1995-09-29,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.",House,"Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45]",CA,R,R000409,1,"TABLE OF CONTENTS:      Title I:  National Ocean Service      Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs      Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I:  National Ocean Service - Authorizes appropriations for the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for:  (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; and (3) ocean and Great Lakes research.  Authorizes contracts for hydrographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveying and mapping services in accordance with specified provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. (Sec. 103) Mandates establishment and maintenance of the National Undersea Research Program and regional National Undersea Research Centers.  Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for the National Marine Fisheries Service for:  (1) fisheries information collection and analysis; (2) fisheries conservation and management operations; and (3) fisheries State and industry assistance. Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for operation of the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Resources Office. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for NOAA for:  (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; and (3) marine services. (Sec. 302) Mandates conveyance to Massachusetts of the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Gloucester. (Sec. 303) Directs the Secretary of Commerce to clean up landfills, wastes, dumps, debris, storage tanks, property, hazardous or unsafe conditions, and contaminants on lands NOAA and its predecessor agencies transferred or is obligated to transfer to local entities or landowners on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, under the Fur Seal Act of 1966. (Sec. 304) Mandates (unless certain conditions exist) contracts for the use of vessels to:  (1) conduct oceanographic and fisheries research, monitoring, enforcement, and management; and (2) acquire mapping and charting data necessary to carry out the NOAA mission. Allows multiyear contracts.  Requires:  (1) use of excess capacity of University National Oceanographic Laboratory System vessels; and (2) transfer of any vessels excess to NOAA needs to the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), allowing scrapping in accordance with specified provisions. Establishes the National Marine Resources Administration Vessel Retirement Fund.  Requires deposit into the Fund of funds received from the scrapping of NOAA NDRF vessels or resulting from the collision of the vessel Zachary into the NOAA research vessel Discoverer.  Requires Fund moneys to be used to cover the Maritime Administration's costs of laying up and selling the vessels, with any additional moneys used to make separation payments to commissioned NOAA officers. (Sec. 305) Limits the number of NOAA commissioned officers to 358 in FY 1996 and 50 in FY 1997, prohibiting any after FY 1997.  Allows: (1) separation without separation pay; and (2) with the approval of the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation and the NOAA Administrator, transfer to the armed services, the Coast Guard, and the NOAA civil service, respectively.  Repeals the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers' Act of 1948 and inconsistent provisions of Federal law.  Makes unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds connected to the NOAA corps of commissioned officers available for payments under specified provisions relating to retirement or separation of officers.  Abolishes the Office of the NOAA Corps of Operations and the Commissioned Personnel Center. (Sec. 306) Terminates the NOAA Fleet Modernization Program, the Global Leaning and Observations to Benefit the Environment Program, the Sea Grant oyster disease account, the Sea Grant zebra mussel account, VENTS, the Charleston, South Carolina Special Management Plan, the Lake Champlain study, the South Carolina cooperative Geodetic survey, the Chesapeake Bay data buoys, Great Lakes nearshore research, and mussel watch.  Returns unobligated balances to the Treasury general fund. (Sec. 307) Repeals:  (1) the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act; (2) the Ocean Thermal Conversion Act of 1980; (3) titles IV (Regional Marine Research Programs) and V (National Coastal Monitoring) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972; (4) the Great Lakes Shoreline Mapping Act of 1987; (5) the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Tissue Bank Act; (6) the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990; (7) provisions of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 relating to the sea grant international program; (8) provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 relating to management program development grants; (9) the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act; and (10) provisions of Federal law relating to fish research and experimentation, grants for commercial fishing education and training, the continuing study of migratory marine game fish, and the taking of sponges in the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida. (Sec. 308) Mandates a revised budget structure that displays the amounts requested under a true program office and activity structure. (Sec. 309) Authorizes a study of the role of ocean circulation in coastal ocean processes affecting the health of South Florida's coastal ecosystems and fisheries.  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 310) Mandates establishment of the Ocean Application Branch to make meteorological and other weather information developed by the Department of Defense Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center available for private, educational, and government use.  Makes it the goal to support the Branch's activities through user fees. Authorizes appropriations for expenses not covered by the fees. Prohibits termination of the Branch before it fully funds its operations through user fees or FY 2000, whichever comes first.",2025-04-07T15:29:11Z,
104-hr-1737,104,hr,1737,National Spaceport Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-05-25,1995-06-08,Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.,House,"Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22]",CA,R,S000213,15,"National Spaceport Act - Establishes in the Department of Transportation a National Spaceport Office to administer a grant program of State-run spaceports. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax-exempt bond financing for spaceports. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Office on October 1, 2000.",2025-08-21T20:16:09Z,
104-hr-1701,104,hr,1701,To cancel the Space Station project.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-05-24,1995-05-31,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3]",IN,D,R000385,27,Cancels the Space Station project.  Authorizes appropriations for costs associated with carrying out this Act.,2025-04-07T15:29:27Z,
104-hr-1631,104,hr,1631,National Spaceport Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-05-12,1995-05-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.,House,"Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22]",CA,R,S000213,18,"National Spaceport Act - Establishes in the Department of Transportation a National Spaceport Office to administer a grant program of State-run spaceports. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax-exempt bond financing for spaceports. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Office on October 1, 2000.",2025-08-21T20:16:17Z,
104-hr-1601,104,hr,1601,International Space Station Authorization Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-05-10,1995-10-10,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]",PA,R,W000068,1,"International Space Station Authorization Act of 1995 - Authorizes appropriations through FY 2002 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for complete development and initial operations of the International Space Station.  Caps appropriations for any one fiscal year.  Makes appropriations contingent upon the Administrator of NASA certifying that Space Station budgetary, schedule, and technical commitments will be met.  Requires a report to the Congress if such certification cannot be made. Authorizes the Administrator to purchase the Clear Lake Development Facility, containing the Sonny Carter Training Facility, Texas. Provides for coordination of the Space Shuttle program with the Space Station Program Office. States that a priority goal of building the International Space Station is the economic development of Earth orbital space.  Requires a related commercialization market study. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the ""cost incentive fee"" single prime contract for the International Space Station and the consolidation of program management and financial accountability into a single Space Station Program Office should be applied throughout the civil space program. Requires the Administrator to submit to the Congress an annual Space Station report, including accounting of all payments to Russia.",2025-04-07T15:30:24Z,
104-s-748,104,s,748,Federal Research Financing Improvement Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-05-03,1995-05-03,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,0,Federal Research Financing Improvement Act of 1995 - Prohibits the construction of new Federal research facilities to carry out a covered research activity unless the head of the Federal agency with jurisdiction over the new facility enters into a cooperative agreement for such construction and the conduct of such research with appropriate representatives of each beneficiary industry to be served by the activity.  Requires the beneficiary industries to pay at least half the cost of construction (individual percentages to be determined according to a formula developed by the appropriate Federal agency head).  Requires the agreement to provide for both:  (1) sharing among beneficiary industries of intellectual property obtained from covered research activities; and (2) protection of certain intellectual property used by the Federal Government in carrying out the activities.,2025-08-21T20:14:29Z,
104-hr-1450,104,hr,1450,"To eliminate certain activities from the functions performed by the National Weather Service, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1995-04-06,1995-04-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.,House,"Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3]",IN,D,R000385,6,"Prohibits the National Weather Service from providing any weather services specifically for the marine, aviation, or agricultural communities other than as part of general public weather information.",2025-04-07T15:27:01Z,
104-hr-1459,104,hr,1459,To increase the supply of minority scientists and help meet the research and development needs of the public and private sectors of the United States.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-04-06,1995-04-12,Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.,House,"Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]",MS,D,T000193,23,Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for the Alliance for the Centers of Excellence in Teaching Preparation (to increase the number of minority scientists).,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
104-s-625,104,s,625,Landsat Amendments Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-03-27,1995-05-15,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,0,Landsat Amendments Act of 1995 - Amends the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to management and licensing of commercial remote sensing satellites.,2025-08-21T20:15:17Z,
104-sres-78,104,sres,78,"A resolution to request the President to issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1995, as ""Haleyville, Alabama, Emergency 911 Day"", and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1995-02-14,1995-02-16,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2902),Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,0,"Requests the President to designate February 16, 1995, as Haleyville, Alabama, Emergency 911 Day.",2025-04-07T15:23:12Z,
104-s-157,104,s,157,Reduction of Federal Spending Through Space Station Termination Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-01-05,1995-01-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]",AR,D,B001057,13,Reduction of Federal Spending Through Space Station Termination Act of 1995 - Prohibits the expenditure of appropriated funds for the Space Station Program.,2025-08-21T20:14:32Z,
104-hr-258,104,hr,258,Launch Services Corporation Act of 1995,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-01-04,1995-01-12,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]",CO,R,H000444,0,"Launch Services Corporation Act of 1995 - 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 2001.",2025-08-21T20:14:56Z,
104-hr-388,104,hr,388,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-01-04,1995-01-17,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]",OH,D,T000350,5,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993 (sic) - 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.,2025-08-21T20:14:08Z,
104-hr-407,104,hr,407,To terminate the International Space Station Alpha program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1995-01-04,1995-01-17,Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.,House,"Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12]",NJ,R,Z000008,5,Terminates the International Space Station Alpha program.,2025-01-02T17:34:23Z,