{"database": "openregs", "table": "legislation", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where congress = 111 and policy_area = \"Science, Technology, Communications\" sorted by introduced_date descending", "rows": [["111-s-4047", 111, "s", 4047, "FAST Deployment Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-12-17", "2010-12-17", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]", "UT", "R", "B000382", 0, "Federal Acceleration of State Technologies Deployment Act of 2009 or the FAST Deployment Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development to establish a Federal Acceleration of State Technologies (FAST) Deployment Program to distribute matching federal funds to qualifying states.  Requires each qualified state to use FAST grant funds exclusively for making assistance grants to small manufacturing enterprises for approved technology development projects. Establishes a national manufacturing technology database to disseminate to U.S. manufacturers information related to new U.S. manufacturing technologies. Requires an annual assessment of small manufacturing technology needs and information from such assessment to be incorporated into the database.", "2023-01-11T13:21:06Z", null], ["111-hr-6530", 111, "hr", 6530, "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-12-16", "2010-12-16", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]", "WA", "D", "I000026", 6, "Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require one member of the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service (recommends changes to universal service implementation regulations) to be a Tribal representative who is nominated by the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Office of Native Affairs and Policy and appointed by the FCC.", "2023-01-11T13:21:12Z", null], ["111-hr-6533", 111, "hr", 6533, "Local Community Radio Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-12-16", "2011-01-04", "Became Public Law No: 111-371.", "House", "Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]", "PA", "D", "D000482", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Local Community Radio Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations, as proposed in MM Docket No. 99-25, to: (1) prescribe protection for co-channels and first- and second-adjacent channels; and (2) prohibit any applicant from obtaining a low-power FM license if the applicant has engaged in any manner in the unlicensed operation of any station in violation of the Communications Act of 1934. (Current law is the same, except that clause (1) instead requires prescribing minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels, as well as for co-channels and first- and second-adjacent channels.) States that any license that was issued by the FCC to a low-power FM station prior to April 2, 2001, and that does not comply with the modifications adopted by the Commission in the above docket on April 2, 2001, shall remain invalid.  Eliminates provisions prohibiting the FCC from extending the eligibility for application for low-power FM stations beyond the organizations and entities as proposed in the above docket. (Sec. 3) Requires the FCC to eliminate third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between: (1) low-power FM stations; and (2) full-service FM stations, FM translator stations, and FM booster stations. Prohibits the FCC from reducing the minimum co-channel and first- and second-adjacent channel distance separation requirements in effect on the date of enactment of this Act between: (1) low-power FM stations; and (2) full-service FM stations. Authorizes a waiver of the second-adjacent channel distance separation requirement to any low-power FM station that establishes that its proposed operations will not interfere with any authorized radio service, provided that, upon notification by the FCC that it is causing certain interference, such station must: (1) suspend operation; and (2) resume operation only after interference has been eliminated or it demonstrates that such interference was not due to the low-power FM station's emissions. (Sec. 4) Requires the FCC to comply with its existing minimum distance separation requirements for full-service FM stations, FM translator stations, and FM booster stations that broadcast radio reading services via an analog subcarrier frequency to avoid potential interference by low-power FM stations. (Sec. 5) Requires the FCC, when licensing new FM translator stations, FM booster stations, and low-power FM stations, to ensure that: (1) licenses are available to FM translator stations, FM booster stations, and low-power FM stations; (2) such decisions are made based on the needs of the local community; and (3) FM translator stations, FM booster stations, and low-power FM stations remain equal in status and secondary to existing and modified full-service FM stations. (Sec. 6) Requires the FCC to modify its rules to address the potential for predicted interference to FM translator input signals on third-adjacent channels set forth in a specified technical report. (Sec. 7) Requires the FCC to modify the interference complaint process in specified ways. (Sec. 8) Requires the FCC to study and report to Congress on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-service commercial FM stations.", "2023-03-22T18:07:24Z", null], ["111-s-4021", 111, "s", 4021, "Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-12-09", "2010-12-09", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714)", "Senate", "Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]", "MD", "D", "C000141", 1, "Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an analysis to determine the costs and benefits of requiring Internet service providers, communications service providers, electronic messaging providers, electronic mail providers, and other persons who provide a service or capability to enable computers to connect to the Internet to develop and enforce minimum Internet and cybersecurity safety standards for users of computers to prevent terrorists, criminals, spies, and other malicious actors from compromising, disrupting, damaging, or destroying computer networks, critical infrastructure, and key resources. Directs the Secretary to consider the effect that such standards may have on homeland security, the global economy, innovation, individual liberty, and privacy.", "2023-01-11T13:21:07Z", null], ["111-s-4015", 111, "s", 4015, "Public Access to Historical Records Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-12-08", "2010-12-08", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]", "LA", "R", "V000127", 1, "Public Access to Historical Records Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish an official dataset on the historical temperature record.  Requires NASA to utilize the raw data related to temperature that is collected by applicable stations and vessels and to quantify the statistical uncertainty of each temperature observation and any subsequent products based on that observation.  Requires the gaps that exist in temperature station and temperature reading data to be clearly and fully identified.  Creates a panel to assist the Administrator in the establishment of the dataset.  Requires the Administrator of NASA, at least once every three years, to contract with an appropriate independent entity to perform a verification and validation of the dataset and requires the publication of any algorithms utilized, and any determinations made, in verifying and validating the dataset.  Requires persons and entities engaged in global climate research funded by the federal government to utilize the dataset as a source of data on the historical temperature record.  Directs the Secretary of Commerce to provide for the immediate release of: (1) all raw temperature station data from cooperative observers and automated stations collected by the National Climatic Data Center; and (2) an analysis of the differences between raw and final temperature datasets collected by the Center.", "2023-01-11T13:21:08Z", null], ["111-hr-6417", 111, "hr", 6417, "To prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio programming, to provide for the transfer of certain public radio funds to reduce the public debt, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-11-17", "2010-11-17", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]", "CO", "R", "L000564", 1, "Prohibits federal funding to organizations incorporated for specified purposes related to: (1) broadcasting, transmitting, and programming over noncommercial educational radio broadcast stations, networks, and systems; (2) cooperating with foreign broadcasting systems and networks in international radio programming and broadcasting; (3) assisting and supporting such noncommercial educational radio broadcasting pursuant to the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967; or (4) acquiring radio programs from such organizations. Requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for FY2011-FY2012, to transfer to a designated Treasury account for use to reduce the public debt an amount equal to the amount allocated from the Public Broadcasting Fund for specified licensees and permittees of public radio stations, public radio programming, and for acquiring or producing certain national programming.", "2023-01-11T13:21:19Z", null], ["111-hres-1714", 111, "hres", 1714, "Congratulating the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-11-15", "2010-11-16", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]", "TX", "D", "J000126", 14, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile.  Recognizes that the experience and knowledge that NASA has acquired through space flight was critical to the rescue of the miners.", "2023-01-11T13:21:17Z", null], ["111-hr-6308", 111, "hr", 6308, "SMART Research and Development Compact", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-12-20", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.", "House", "Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]", "MD", "R", "B000208", 27, "SMART Research and Development Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the SMART (Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow) Research and Development Compact if such compact is entered into by at least two of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.", "2023-01-11T13:21:31Z", null], ["111-hr-6351", 111, "hr", 6351, "Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-11-01", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]", "RI", "D", "L000559", 2, "Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Act - Grants the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) primary authority in the executive branch in the creation, verification, and enforcement of measures for the protection of critical information infrastructure, including the promulgation of risk-informed information security practices and standards applicable to critical information infrastructures that are not owned by or under the direct control of the federal government. Directs the Secretary to: (1) consult with sector specific federal regulatory agencies in exercising such authority; and (2) coordinate with such agencies, through the Executive Office of the President, in establishing enforcement mechanisms. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) conduct audits to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to secure critical information infrastructure; (2) issue subpoenas to determine compliance with federal regulatory requirements for securing such infrastructure; and (3) authorize sector specific federal regulatory agencies to undertake such audits. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President a National Office for Cyberspace, headed by an Executive Cyber Director, who shall have primary authority in the executive branch in leading interagency coordination on security policies relating to the creation, verification, and enforcement of measures regarding the protection of critical information infrastructure.", "2023-01-11T13:21:30Z", null], ["111-hres-1688", 111, "hres", 1688, "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to supporting the goals and ideals of the seventh annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and supporting the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness of cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-11-01", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]", "NY", "D", "C001067", 3, "Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month; (2) the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to disseminate information to the public to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States; and (3) DHS's activities intended to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, protect against, detect, attribute, report, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks. Congratulates the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, DHS, and other organizations working to improve cybersecurity in the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:21:26Z", null], ["111-hres-1701", 111, "hres", 1701, "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-09-29", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]", "RI", "D", "L000559", 10, "Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2010). Congratulates the National Cyber Security Division, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center on the anniversary of National Cyber Security Month. Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:21:26Z", null], ["111-s-3872", 111, "s", 3872, "Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-09-29", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S7794)", "Senate", "Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]", "NM", "D", "U000039", 0, "Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring a commercial mobile service provider to: (1) notify a subscriber who has used in excess of a certain percentage of the monthly limit or prepaid amount of specified services (voice minutes, text messages, or data megabytes); (2) obtain a subscriber's consent before it allows the subscriber to use such services in excess of the monthly limit; and (3) ensure that any notice of possible excess usage, and the consent to use excess services, are not charged to the subscriber's account.", "2023-01-11T13:21:23Z", null], ["111-s-3894", 111, "s", 3894, "LOCAL TV Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-29", "2010-09-29", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]", "WI", "D", "F000061", 0, "Letting Our Communities Access Local Television Act of 2010 or the LOCAL TV Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to seek and consider petitions requesting the expansion of a satellite or cable license to permit secondary transmissions to an adjacent in-state market area in those instances where transmissions to such adjacent market area are not currently allowed.", "2023-01-11T13:21:22Z", null], ["111-hres-1660", 111, "hres", 1660, "Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-28", "2010-09-28", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]", "CA", "R", "B000461", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote science scholarship and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in America.  Supports festivals, such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, which focus on the importance of science and engineering to our everyday lives.  Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible.  Encourages families and their children to participate in the activities and exhibits which will occur on the National Mall and across America as satellite events of the Festival.", "2023-01-11T13:21:27Z", null], ["111-s-3852", 111, "s", 3852, "Healthy Media for Youth Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-28", "2010-09-28", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.", "Senate", "Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]", "NC", "D", "H001049", 1, "Healthy Media for Youth Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to nonprofit organizations to provide for the establishment, operation, coordination, and evaluation of programs to: (1) increase the media literacy of girls and boys, and (2) support the empowerment of girls or boys in a variety of ways. Permits giving priority to grant applicants providing non-federal matching funds. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in coordination with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to review, synthesize, and conduct or support research on the role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media on the psychological, sexual, physical, and interpersonal development of youth. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to convene a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media, to develop voluntary steps and goals for promoting healthy and positive depictions of girls and women in the media for the benefit of all youth.", "2023-01-11T13:21:23Z", null], ["111-sres-656", 111, "sres", 656, "A resolution expressing support for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-28", "2010-09-28", "Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636)", "Senate", "Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]", "DE", "D", "K000373", 4, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the support of the Senate for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in October 2010 in Washington, DC.  Commends the Nobel Laureates, institutions of higher education, corporate sponsors, and all the various organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible. Encourages students and their families to participate in the activities that will take place on the National Mall and across the United States at satellite locations as part of the inaugural Festival.", "2017-12-13T21:32:14Z", null], ["111-sres-660", 111, "sres", 660, "A resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made by or in partnership with the people of the United States.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-28", "2010-09-28", "Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637-7638)", "Senate", "Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]", "DE", "D", "K000373", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends individuals and institutions that participate in and support advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially through international partnerships. Supports the Science Envoy Program as representative of the commitment of the United States to collaborate with other countries to promote the advancement of science and technology.  Encourages the Secretary of State to establish a public diplomacy program to: (1) establish exhibits that illustrate cooperation between institutions and the people of the United States and institutions and people of the host country; (2) create fora for host country individuals to discuss their work; and (3) encourage future STEM cooperation with students around the world.", "2022-02-03T06:06:04Z", null], ["111-hr-6160", 111, "hr", 6160, "Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-22", "2010-09-29", "Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.", "House", "Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3]", "PA", "D", "D000608", 6, "Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010 - Title I: Rare Earth Materials - (Sec. 101) Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) a research, development, and commercial application program to assure the long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of specified rare earth materials to satisfy the national security, economic well-being, and industrial production needs of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to: (1) support new or significantly improved processes and technologies (as compared to those currently in use in the rare earth materials industry); (2) encourage multidisciplinary collaborations and opportunities for students at institutions of higher education; (3) collaborate with relevant agencies of foreign countries with interests relating to rare earth materials; and (4) submit an implementation plan to Congress. Requires the Secretary to offer to contract with the National Academy of Sciences for an assessment of the program after it has been in operation for four years. (Sec. 102) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary through FY 2015, only to the extent provided in advance in a subsequent appropriations Act, to make loan guarantee commitments for the commercial application of new or significantly improved technologies for specified categories of projects, including: (1) separation and recovery of rare earth materials from ores or other sources; (2) preparation of rare earth materials in oxide, metal, alloy, or other forms needed for national security, economic well-being, or industrial production purposes; and (3) application of rare earth materials in the production of improved magnets, batteries, refrigeration systems, optical systems, electronics, and catalysis, among other uses. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with appropriate private sector participants to achieve a complete rare earth materials production capability in the United States within five years after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from awarding a loan guarantee for a project unless the project's proponent provides assurances that the loan or guarantee shall be used to support the separation, recovery, preparation, or manufacturing of rare earth materials in the United States for customers within the United States, unless insufficient domestic demand for such materials results in excess capacity. Title II: National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research, and Development - (Sec. 201) Amends the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 to: (1) instruct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate federal materials research and development through the National Science and Technology Council (instead of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology, which is now defunct); and (2) repeal specified reporting and action requirements for the Secretaries of Defense and of the Interior, respectively. (Sec. 202) Repeals the National Critical Materials Act of 1984.", "2023-01-11T13:21:35Z", null], ["111-s-3828", 111, "s", 3828, "A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by that Act.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-22", "2010-10-08", "Became Public Law No: 111-265.", "Senate", "Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]", "AR", "D", "P000590", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (S. 3304), as engrossed by the Senate, to make certain technical corrections to it as well as to amendments it makes to the Communications Act of 1934. Requires the Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee, in its report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to: (1) identify additional protocols for the delivery of emergency information delivered by digital broadcast television (as well as by Internet protocol); and (2) recommend any regulations that may be necessary to ensure compatibility between video programming delivered using digital broadcast television (as well as using Internet protocol). Amends the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, to specify low-income individuals who are deaf-blind with respect to the requirement that the FCC establish rules defining the eligibility for relay service support of those FCC-approved programs for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications and related services accessible by individuals who are deaf-blind.", "2023-03-22T18:07:29Z", null], ["111-hres-1616", 111, "hres", 1616, "Expressing the support of Congress for National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-09-14", "2010-09-14", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]", "CA", "D", "M001163", 1, "Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) support for the services provided to low-income consumers by the Link-Up America (Linkup) and Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) programs and their expansion; (2) support by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for programs to gather data to design an efficient program for making broadband affordable to such consumers; and (3) the creation of National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week to promote Linkup and Lifeline subscribership.", "2023-01-11T13:21:28Z", null], ["111-s-3710", 111, "s", 3710, "Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-08-05", "2010-08-05", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.", "Senate", "Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]", "WA", "D", "M001111", 0, "Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Amends provisions of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 concerning access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to authorize appropriations to cover the costs of grants, loans, and loan guarantees for broadband infrastructure in any area of the United States. Gives priority in making such grants, loans, and loan guarantees to projects that provide service to the highest proportion of rural residents that do not have access to broadband service and to project applications that will expand broadband opportunities in rural and tribal areas.  Permits, under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, entities that have received waiver authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use the 763-768/793-798 MHz (700 MHz) public safety broadband spectrum to apply for funding. Authorizes appropriations for such Program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the expensing and 60-month amortization of intangible drilling costs; (2) repeal percentage depletion for oil and gas properties; and (3) deny the deduction for income attributable to the domestic production of oil, natural gas, or its primary products.", "2023-01-11T13:21:39Z", null], ["111-s-3729", 111, "s", 3729, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-08-05", "2010-10-11", "Became Public Law No: 111-267.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 5, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) exploration; (2) space operations; (3) science; (4) aeronautics; (5) education; (6) cross-agency support programs; (7) construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and (8) the Inspector General.  Title II: Policy, Goals, and Objectives for Human Space Flight and Exploration - (Sec. 201) Declares that it is U.S. policy that reliance upon and use of non-U.S. human space flight capabilities shall be undertaken only as a contingency in circumstances when no U.S.-owned and operated capability is available, operational, and certified for flight.  Reaffirms that the United States shall maintain an uninterrupted capability for human space flight and operations in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as an essential instrument of national security and of the capacity for ensuring continued U.S. participation and leadership in the exploration and utilization of space.  (Sec. 202) Declares that it shall be a long-term goal of the human space flight and exploration efforts of NASA to expand permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner involving international partners. Specifies the key objectives of the United States for human expansion into space, including to determine if humans can live in an extended manner in space with decreasing reliance on Earth.  (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the International Space Station (ISS), technology developments, the current Space Shuttle program, and follow-on transportation systems authorized by this Act for missions beyond low-Earth orbit to a variety of lunar and Lagrangian orbital locations should be utilized to provide operational experience, technology development, and the placement and assured use of in-space infrastructure and in-space servicing of existing and future assets.  Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to proceed with the development of follow-on space transportation systems in a manner that ensures that the capability to restart and fly space shuttle missions can be initiated, when required by Congress, in an Act enacted after enactment of this Act, or by a Presidential determination transmitted to Congress, before the last shuttle mission authorized by this Act is completed.   Requires Administrator to authorize the refurbishment of the manufactured external tank of the space shuttle, designated as ET-94, and take all actions necessary to enable its readiness for use in the development of the Space Launch System as a critical skills and capability retention effort or for test purposes, while preserving the ability to use such tank if needed for an ISS contingency deemed necessary.  (Sec. 204) Directs the Administrator, in FY2012, to contract with the National Academies for a review of the goals, core capabilities, and direction of human space flight. Title III: Expansion of Human Space Flight Beyond the International Space Station and Low-Earth Orbit - (Sec. 301) Requires the Administrator to report on efforts by NASA: (1) to expand and ensure effective international collaboration on the ISS; and (2) including its approach and progress, to define near-term and cis-lunar space human missions, including its approach and progress  Defines "cis-lunar space" as the region of space from the Earth out to and including the region around the surface of the Moon. (Sec. 302) Declares that it is U.S. policy that NASA develop a Space Launch System as a follow-on launch vehicle to the space shuttle that can access cis-lunar space and the regions of space beyond low-Earth orbit so as to enable participation by the United States in global efforts to access and develop these increasingly strategic regions.  Directs the Administrator to initiate the development of a Space Launch System that meets the minimum capabilities requirements described in this section, including for such System to be designed as a fully-integrated vehicle capable of carrying a total payload of 130 tons or more into low-Earth orbit in preparation for missions beyond low-Earth orbit.  Requires the extension or modification of existing vehicle development and associated contracts necessary to meet such requirements, including contracts for ground testing of solid rocket motors, if necessary.  Ensures the retention, modification, and development of critical skills and capabilities, as appropriate, in areas related to solid and liquid engines, large diameter fuel tanks, rocket propulsion, and other ground test capabilities.  (Sec. 303) Directs the Administrator to continue the development of a multi-purpose crew vehicle to be made available no later than for use with the Space Launch System. Requires the vehicle to continue advancing the development of the human safety features, designs, and systems in the Orion project.  Makes it a goal of NASA to achieve full operational capability for such transportation vehicle by December 31, 2016, and authorizes the undertaking of a test of such vehicle at the ISS before such date.  Requires the multi-purpose crew vehicle to be designed to have, at a minimum: (1) the capability to serve as the primary crew vehicle for missions beyond low-Earth orbit; (2) the capability to conduct regular in-space operations in conjunction with payloads delivered by the Space Launch System or other vehicles, in preparation for missions beyond low-Earth orbit or servicing of specified assets in cis-lunar space; (3) the capability to provide an alternative means of delivery of crew and cargo to the ISS in the event other vehicles, whether commercial vehicles or partner-supplied vehicles, are unable to perform that function; and (4) the capacity for efficient and timely evolution, including the incorporation of new technologies, competition of sub-elements, and commercial operations.  (Sec. 304) Requires the Administrator, in developing the Space Launch System and the multi-purpose crew vehicle, to utilize existing contracts, investments, workforce, industrial base, and capabilities from the space shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects, including space-suit development activities and shuttle-derived and Ares 1 components that use existing U.S. propulsion systems. Specifies the activities that shall or may be discharged by NASA in meeting such requirement.  (Sec. 305) Requires NASA to carry out a program of preparing infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed for enabling processing and launch of the elements of the Space Launch System. Specifies the elements to be included in such program, including investments to improve civil and national security operations at the Space Center.  (Sec. 306) Requires the Administrator to assess the effects of the retirement of the space shuttle, and the transition to the Space Launch System, on the solid and liquid rocket motor industrial bases in the United States.  Instructs the Administrator to address the effects of efficiencies and efforts to streamline such industrial bases and the extent to which the United States is reliant on non-U.S. systems, including foreign rocket motors and launch vehicles. (Sec. 307) Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a balance is needed in human space flight between using and building upon existing capabilities and investing in and enabling new capabilities; (2) technology development provides the potential to develop an increased ability to operate and extend the human presence in space; and (3) the establishment of in-space capabilities, use of space resources, and the ability to repair and reuse systems in space can contribute to the goal of extending such presence in space in an international manner.  (Sec. 308) Authorizes the Administrator to initiate activities to develop: (1) technologies identified as necessary elements of missions beyond low-Earth orbit; (2) in-space capabilities, such as refueling and storage technology, that facilitate a broad range of uses, including military and commercial; (3) spacesuit development and associated life support technology; and (4) flagship missions.  Authorizes the utilization of the ISS as a testbed for any technologies or capabilities developed as a result of the initiation of such activities.  (Sec. 309) Requires the Administrator to provide a report concerning designs for the Space Launch System and the multi-purpose crew vehicle authorized by this Act.  Title IV: Development and Use of Commercial Crew and Cargo Transportation Capabilities - (Sec. 401) Continues NASA's support of the existing Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program which is aimed at enabling the commercial space industry in the development of a reliable means of launching cargo and supplies to the ISS.  Allows the Administrator to apply funds towards reducing the risk to the timely start of such services, specifically with respect to: (1) efforts to conduct a flight test; (2) acceleration in the development of those services; and (3) the development of the ground infrastructure needed for commercial cargo capability.  (Sec. 402) Continues, and authorizes the expansion of the number of, participants and activities of the Commercial Crew Development (CCDEV) program in FY2011.  Authorizes the Administrator to continue and expand the activities and agreements initiated in FY2010 which reduce risk, develop technologies, and lead to other advancements that will help to determine the most effective means of advancing the development of commercial crew services.  (Sec. 403) Bars the Administrator from executing a contract or procurement agreement with respect to follow-on commercial crew services during FY2011 unless: (1) the human rating, commercial market assessment, and procurement system review requirements described in the following clause are met; and (2) the total amount involved for all such contracts and agreements does not exceed $50 million. Authorizes the Administrator, beginning in FY2012, to support follow-on commercially-developed crew transportation systems that are dependent upon the completion of specified requirements, assessments, and reviews, including of NASA's current procurement and acquisition practices and processes. Requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) assessment of the procurement process proposed under such review.  (Sec. 404) Requires the Administrator to report on potential alternative commercially-developed means for the capability for a soft-landing return on land from the ISS of research samples or other derivative materials and small to mid-sized (up to 1,000 kilograms) equipment for return and analysis, or for refurbishment and redelivery, to the ISS.  Title V: Continuation, Support, and Evolution of the International Space Station - (Sec. 501) Declares that it is U.S. policy to support the full and complete utilization of the ISS through at least 2020.  Requires NASA to pursue international, commercial, and intragovernmental means to maximize ISS logistics supply, maintenance and operational capabilities, reduce risks to ISS systems sustainability, and offset and minimize U.S. operations costs related to the ISS.  (Sec. 502) Directs NASA to take steps to maximize the productivity and use of the ISS with respect to scientific and technological research and development, advancing space exploration, and international collaboration.  Requires NASA, at a minimum, to undertake: (1) use of the U.S. segment of the ISS in a manner that enables the innovative use of that facility; (2) the continuation of the use of the ISS as a key component of international efforts to build missions and capabilities that further development of a human presence beyond near-Earth space and advance U.S. security and economic goals; and (3) opportunities for collaboration with other research programs and objectives of the U.S. government.  (Sec. 503) Directs the Administrator to take all actions necessary to ensure the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and maximum use of the U.S. segment of the ISS through at least September 30, 2020.  Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements. Provides for GAO monitoring and participation in the review in a manner that allows for it to prepare and submit a report on such review.  Requires use of: (1) research facilities and capabilities aboard the ISS (other than exploration-related research and technology development facilities and capabilities and associated ground support and logistics) to be planned and managed as provided for in section 504; and (2) the excepted activities to be planned and managed in a manner that does not interfere with the other activities under section 504.  Directs the Administrator to fly the launch-on-need space shuttle mission currently designated in the shuttle flight manifest dated February 28, 2010, to the ISS in FY2011, but no earlier than June 1, 2011, unless as required earlier by an operations contingency, and pending the results of the assessment and the determination required by this section.  Requires the NASA Engineering and Safety Center to assess the procedures and plans developed to ensure the safety and alternative means of return of the shuttle's crew in the event the shuttle is damaged or unable to return safely to Earth.  Instructs the Administrator to take all actions necessary to preserve shuttle launch capability through FY2011 in a manner that enables the launch, at a minimum, of missions and primary payloads in the shuttle flight manifest.  Prohibits the termination of any contract that provides the system transitions necessary for the use of shuttle-derived hardware on the multi-purpose crew vehicle or Space Launch System.  (Sec. 504) Directs the Administrator to enter into a cooperative agreement with an appropriate 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (the organization) for the management of the ISS national laboratory. Requires the organization to develop capabilities to implement research and development projects that utilize the ISS national laboratory and to otherwise manage the activities of such national laboratory.  Requires the designation of an official or employee of NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate to act as the liaison between NASA and the organization.  Instructs the Administrator to provide initial financial assistance to the organization so that it can initiate the planning and coordination of specified research activities at the ISS national laboratory, including the initiation of the implementation of scientific outreach and education activities designed to ensure the effective use of ISS research capabilities.  Requires ISS national laboratory managed research experiments, by no later than October 2011, to be guaranteed access to and use of at least half of the U.S. research capacity allocation, including for requisite crew time onboard the ISS through September 2020.  Requires a research plan to be prepared if additional research capacity is required onboard the ISS beyond such allocation. Allows a proposal for such a research plan to include the establishment of partnerships with eligible non-NASA institutions. Authorizes the liaison designated under this section, until September 30, 2020, to grant an exception for proposed experiments considered essential for purposes of preparing for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, as determined by the organization and the liaison.  Requires the organization to consider recommendations of the National Academies Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space in establishing research priorities and developing proposed enhancements of research capacity and opportunities for the ISS national laboratory.  States that NASA shall retain its responsibilities in providing research payload integration that is essential for ensuring safe and effective flight readiness and vehicle integration of research activities approved and prioritized by the organization and the liaison.  Title VI: Space Shuttle Retirement and Transition - (Sec. 601) Expresses the sense of the Congress that it is: (1) essential that the retirement of the space shuttle and the transition to new human space flight capabilities be done in a way that builds upon the legacy of this national asset; and (2) imperative for the United States to retain the skills and the industrial capability involving the Space Shuttle program to provide a follow-on Space Launch System that is primarily designed for missions beyond near-Earth space.  (Sec. 602) Requires the space shuttle orbiters to be retired pursuant to a schedule established by NASA and in a manner regarding potential contingency use of the orbiters for ISS requirements.  Requires the Administrator to: (1) utilize the workforce, assets, and infrastructure of the Space Shuttle program in efforts related to the initiation of the follow-on Space Launch System; and (2) divest unneeded assets and assist displaced workers with retraining and other placement efforts.  (Sec. 603) Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles. Gives priority consideration to eligible applicants which would provide for the display and maintenance of shuttle orbiters at locations with the best potential value to the public.   Allows the Smithsonian Institution to determine any new location for the Space Shuttle Enterprise, which it currently houses.  Authorizes appropriations.  Title VII: Earth Science - (Sec. 701) Expresses the sense of the Congress with regard to the strengthening of U.S. government and international collaboration across areas of scientific understanding and monitoring of the Earth system, protection of human health and property, growth in the U.S. economy, and strengthening the national security and international posture of the United States. Requires NASA programs to utilize open standards in obtaining and converting data from other U.S. government agencies, as well as from international satellites. (Sec. 702) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a mechanism for ensuring greater coordination of the research, operations, and activities related to civilian Earth observation of those agencies, including NASA, that have active programs that contribute to the areas specified in section 701. Requires such mechanism to include the development of a strategic implementation plan which includes a process for external independent advisory input.  (Sec. 703) Instructs the Administrator to coordinate with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a formal mechanism to plan, coordinate, and support the transitioning of NASA research findings, assets, and capabilities to NOAA and USGS operations. Requires NASA to consider the establishment of an Interagency Transition Office in defining such mechanism.  (Sec. 704) Directs the Administrator to undertake to implement, as appropriate, missions identified in the Earth Science Decadal Survey of the National Research Council (NRC) which are within the scope of the funding authorized for the Earth Science Mission Directorate.  (Sec. 705) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA's role in earth science applications be expanded with other departments and agencies of the federal government, state, local, and tribal governments, academia, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and international partners.  (Sec. 706) Directs the Administrator to pursue innovative ways of flying instrument-level payloads for early demonstration or as co-manifested payloads. Encourages the use of the ISS as an accessible platform from which to conduct such activities. Instructs NASA, in addition, to address the cost and schedule challenges associated with large flight systems by pursuing smaller systems where practicable and warranted.  (Sec. 707) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Congress supports the restructuring of the National Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS). Directs the NOAA Administrator and the Secretary of the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) maximize the use of assets from the NPOESS program in establishing the NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System at NASA's Goddard Flight Center and the DOD's Defense Weather Satellite System; (2) structure their programs so as to maintain satellite data continuity for the nation's weather and climate requirements; and (3) notify Congress immediately of any impediments that may require congressional intervention in order for their agencies to meet launch readiness dates, together with any recommended actions.  Title VIII: Space Science - (Sec. 801) Instructs the Administrator to ensure that the Science Mission Directorate maintains a long-term technology development program for space and Earth science, which should be coordinated with an overall NASA technology investment approach, as specified in this Act.  (Sec. 802) Requires the designation of an officer or employee of the Directorate to act as the responsible official for all suborbital research in the Directorate.  Establishes a Suborbital Research Program within the Directorate that includes the use of aircraft, suborbital reusable launch vehicles, and commercial launch vehicles to advance science and train the next generation of scientists and engineers in systems engineering and integration.  Requires the Program to integrate existing suborbital research programs with orbital missions, at the discretion of the designated officer or employee, and to emphasize the participation of undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers when formulating announcements of opportunity.  Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 803) Reaffirms that a balanced and adequately funded set of activities, consisting of research and analysis grants programs, technology development, small, medium, and large space missions, and suborbital research activities, contributes to a robust and productive science program and serves as a catalyst for innovation.  (Sec. 804) Instructs the Administrator to: (1) continue taking all necessary steps to ensure that provisions are made for in-space or human servicing and repair of future observatory-class scientific spacecraft intended for deployment in Earth-orbit or at a Lagrangian point; and (2) ensure that NASA investments and future capabilities for space technology, robotics, and human space flight take the ability to service and repair such spacecraft into account, where appropriate, and incorporate such capabilities into design and operational plans.  (Sec. 805) Directs NASA to take into account the current decadal surveys from the National Academies' Space Studies Board when submitting the President's budget request. (Sec. 806) Directs the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy (DOE), to pursue a joint approach beginning in FY2011, towards restarting the production of radioisotope thermoelectric generator material for deep space and other science and exploration missions. Makes funds authorized by this Act available under a reimbursable agreement with DOE to reestablish facilities for the production of the fuel required for such generators in order to enable future missions.  (Sec. 807) Instructs the Administrator to ensure that the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate and the Space Operations Mission Directorate coordinate with the Science Mission Directorate on an overall approach and plan for interagency and international collaboration on robotic missions that are NASA or internationally developed.  (Sec. 808) Reaffirms the policy set forth in the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 relating to the surveying of near-Earth asteroids and comets.  Requires the Director of OSTP to: (1) implement, before September 30, 2012, a policy for the notification of federal agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending near-Earth object (NEO) threat if near-term public safety is at risk; and (2) assign a federal agency or agencies with the responsibility of protecting the United States and working with the international community on such threats.  (Sec. 809) Requires the Director of OSTP to: (1) improve the nation's ability to prepare, avoid, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potentially devastating impacts of space weather events; and (2) coordinate the operational activities of the members of the National Space Weather Program Council.  Title IX: Aeronautics and Space Technology - (Sec. 901) Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding aeronautics and technology research conducted at NASA.  (Sec. 902) Requires the Administrator to ensure that NASA maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio that includes: (1) addressing the research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System; (2) pursuing concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and research related to alternative fuels; and (3) addressing safety challenges with air vehicles and operations in the nation's air transportation system.  (Sec. 903) Instructs the Administrator to continue coordinating with: (1) the Secretary of DOD, through the National Partnership for Aeronautics Testing, in implementing plans for those elements of the nation's research and engineering infrastructure that are of common interest and use; and (2) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the framework of the Senior Policy Council, in developing the Next Generation Air Transportation System.  Encourages the Council to explore areas for greater collaboration with NASA, including areas to accelerate the development of NextGen technologies. (Sec. 904) Declares that it is critical that NASA maintain a space technology base that helps it align mission directorate investments and supports long term needs to complement such funded research and support, where appropriate, multiple users, building upon its Innovative Partnerships Program and other partnering approaches.  (Sec. 905) Requires NASA to submit an implementation plan outlining how NASA's space technology program will meet the goal described in section 904, including how such plan will link to other mission-technology efforts outlined in this Act.  (Sec. 906) Directs the President or the President's designee to develop a national policy to guide space technology development programs of the United States through 2020.  Specifies the contents of the national space technology development policy, which shall include: (1) a description of the priority areas of research to receive technology investments by NASA; and (2) discussing the extent to which NASA should focus on long-term, high-risk research and its expected impact on the U.S. economy and should address military and commercial needs. Permits NASA to arrange with the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) for help in developing such policy.  Requires the President to transmit to Congress a report setting forth such national space technology policy.  (Sec. 907) Requires the Administrator to designate an officer or employee of the Space Technology Program to act as the responsible official for the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program in the Space Technology Program. Makes such designee responsible for the development of strategic plans to maintain, renew, and extend suborbital facilities and capabilities.  Establishes within the Space Technology Program the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program to fund the development of payloads for scientific research, technology development, and education and to provide flight opportunities for those payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes. Permits such Research Program to fund engineering and integration demonstrations, proofs of concept, or educational experiments for commercial reusable vehicle flights.  Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress describing the progress being made in the carrying out such Program.  Authorizes appropriations.  Title X: Education - (Sec. 1001) Requires the Administrator to report on the metrics, internal and external relationships, and resources committed by NASA for: (1) the development of a national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce; (2) the retention of students in STEM disciplines; and (3) the development of strategic partnerships and linkages between STEM education providers.  (Sec. 1002) Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitiveness Research (EPSCoR). Urges the coordination of grants awarded under NASA's EPSCoR with grants awarded the EPSCoRs of the National Science Foundation (NSF), DOE, Department of Agriculture (USDA), DOD, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH).  (Sec. 1003) Directs NASA to establish a STEM commercial orbital platform program to annually sponsor scientific and educational payloads developed with U.S. student and educator involvement that are to be flown on commercially available orbital platforms, with the goal of launching at least 50 such payloads (with at least one from each state) into orbit on at least one mission a year.  Title XI: Re-Scoping and Revitalizing Institutional Capabilities - (Sec. 1101) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA needs to re-scope and, as appropriate, downsize, to fit current and future missions and expected funding levels.  (Sec. 1102) Directs the Administrator to provide a comprehensive study that examines NASA's structure, organization, and institutional assets and identifies a strategy for evolving toward the most efficient retention, sizing, and distribution of facilities, laboratories, test capabilities, and other infrastructure.  Requires such study to include a reconfiguration and reinvestment strategy that would conform the needed equipment, facilities, test equipment, and related organizational alignment to best meet the requirements of the missions and priorities authorized and directed by this Act.  (Sec. 1103) Requires the establishment of an independent panel to examine alternative management models for NASA's workforce, centers, and related facilities so as to improve efficiency and productivity, while maintaining core federal competencies and keeping appropriately governmental functions internal to NASA.  Requires such study to include a proposed implementation strategy which includes recommended actions to provide aid and assistance to eligible communities to mitigate adverse impacts that result from the implementation of such strategy.  (Sec. 1104) Recognizes and supports current executive branch efforts to assist and provide aid to communities that are adversely impacted by NASA program changes, contract or program cancellations, or proposed institutional changes in order to minimize the social and economic impacts to such communities.  Makes communities located in Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia which are in close proximity to NASA mission-related centers and their component facilities and which may be impacted by program changes authorized or directed by this Act or by the implementation strategy eligible for such aid.  (Sec. 1105) Prohibits, prior to Congress receiving the study, recommendations, and implementation strategy under this title, the using of any funds authorized under this Act to transfer the functions, missions, or activities, and associated civil service and contractor positions from any NASA facility without authorization by Congress to implement the proposed strategy.  Requires the Administrator to preserve critical skills and competencies in place at NASA centers so as to facilitate timely implementation of the requirements of this Act and to minimize disruption to the workforce.  Bars the Administrator from implementing any reduction-in-force or other involuntary separations of permanent, non-Senior-Executive- Service, civil servant employees before September 30, 2013, except for cause on charges of misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency.  Title XII: Other Matters - (Sec. 1201) Requires the Administrator to report on the status of the initiation of discussions with other nations on a framework to address space traffic management concerns.  (Sec. 1202) Directs the Administrator to continue and strengthen discussions with the representatives of other space-faring countries, within the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee and elsewhere, in dealing with orbital debris mitigation.  Requires the Director of OSTP, in coordination with the Director of the National Security Council and using the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology coordinating mechanism, to develop a strategy that recommends proposed international collaborative efforts to address this challenge.  (Sec. 1203) Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress on the implementation of a corrective action plan to address concerns about NASA's adherence to program costs and control across NASA programs. Requires each such report to include a description of those NASA programs that have exceeded their cost baseline by 15% or more or is more than two years behind their projected development schedules.  (Sec. 1204) States that the individual currently serving as the Administrator comes from civilian life and is therefore eligible to serve as the Administrator.  (Sec. 1205) Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the independent verification and validation of NASA's software, including that NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility become the sole provider of independent verification and validation services for software created by or for NASA.  (Sec. 1206) Directs the Administrator to implement a program to detect, track, catalog, and reduce the number of counterfeit electronic parts in NASA's supply chain.  Requires the establishment of: (1) counterfeit part identification training for NASA employees that procure, process, distribute, and install electronic parts; (2) an internal database to track suspected and confirmed counterfeit electronic parts; and (3) a mechanism to report information on suspected and confirmed parts to law enforcement agencies, industry associations, and other databases and to issue bulletins to industry on counterfeit electronic parts and related activity.  Requires the Administrator to: (1) amend existing acquisition and procurement policy so that NASA can purchase electronic parts from trusted or approved manufacturers; and (2) establish a list of trusted and approved manufacturers, in accordance with the criteria specified in this section.  (Sec. 1207) Directs the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of NASA to provide: (1) an update on efforts to implement a system to provide real-time information regarding the risk of unauthorized remote, proximity, and insider use or access for information infrastructure under the responsibility of the CIO and mission-related networks, including contractor networks; (2) an assessment of whether the system has reduced network risk compared to alternative methods of measuring security; and (3) an assessment of the progress that centers and facilities have made toward implementation of the system.  Directs the CIO to institute an information security awareness and education program for all operators and users of NASA information infrastructure, with the goal of reducing unauthorized, remote, proximity, and insider use or access.  (Sec. 1208) Designates the National Center for Human Performance located in Houston, Texas, as an Institution of Excellence for Human Performance.  (Sec. 1209) Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) NASA's enhanced-use leasing program is a fiscally responsible program to further maintain the exploration-related infrastructure of the nation's space centers; and (2) every effort should be made to ensure the effective use of such program.  (Sec. 1210) Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi represents the national capability for the development and certification of liquid propulsion technologies vital to the nation's space flight program; and (2) the federal government should fully utilize that resource and continue to make such testing facility available for further development of commercial space capabilities.  Title XIII: Compliance with Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 - (Sec. 1301) Requires the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, to be determined by reference to the latest statement entitled \"Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation,\" provided that such statement has been submitted for printing in the Congressional Record before the vote on passage.", "2023-03-22T18:07:28Z", null], ["111-s-3731", 111, "s", 3731, "Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-08-05", "2010-08-05", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]", "VA", "D", "W000805", 1, "Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel.  Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant.  Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition.  Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel.", "2023-01-11T13:21:39Z", null], ["111-s-3756", 111, "s", 3756, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-08-05", "2010-09-23", "Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1110.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 8, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) ensure the deployment of a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 MHz band which is deployed in both rural and urban areas; (2) reallocate and integrate the 700 MHz D block spectrum for use by public safety entities; (3) permit flexible use of the narrowband spectrum; (4) ensure that the nationwide public safety broadband network is fully interoperable on a nationwide basis; and (5) establish a 10-year public safety advisory board. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz. Permits the FCC, if consistent with the public interest for a licensee to relinquish voluntarily some or all of its licensed spectrum usage rights in order to permit the assignment of new initial licenses, to disburse to that licensee portions of the auction proceeds related to the new use that are attributable to the licensee's relinquished spectrum usage. Extends FCC auction authority until September 30, 2020.  Authorizes secondary use of the public safety spectrum, subject to specified limitations and conditions. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Construction Fund; and (2) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Maintenance and Operation Fund. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a grant program to assist public safety entities establish a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 MHz band.", "2023-01-11T13:21:38Z", null], ["111-hconres-311", 111, "hconres", 311, "To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-30", "2010-07-30", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]", "TX", "D", "G000410", 80, "Declares that: (1) it is Congress's responsibility to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadband Internet services; and (2) the FCC should suspend any further action on its proceeding to extend its traditional communications regulatory authority to include such services until Congress delegates such authority to the FCC.", "2022-01-06T17:18:16Z", null], ["111-hr-6060", 111, "hr", 6060, "American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-30", "2010-08-10", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.", "House", "Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]", "NC", "D", "P000523", 2, "American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to fund textile research and innovation in the U.S. textile and fiber products industry and to promote increased U.S. textile exports. Limits eligibility under such grant program to institutions of higher education and not-for-profit research institutions, including not-for-profit industry associations whose mission is to support textile research and innovation. Gives preference in the award of such grants to collaborative research organizations that emphasize peer-reviewed research by leading academic and industry experts.  Requires grant funds to be used for research and development activities that achieve at least one of the goals described in this Act, including to: (1) build and sustain innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. textile industry; (2) contribute to transforming the U.S. textile and apparel industry into a highly flexible supply chain; and (3) facilitate the creation of domestic jobs in the textile industry.", "2023-01-11T13:21:47Z", null], ["111-hr-5947", 111, "hr", 5947, "Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-29", "2010-07-29", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]", "VA", "D", "B000657", 1, "Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that, if consistent with the public interest for a licensee to voluntarily relinquish some or all of its spectrum usage rights in order to permit the assignment of new initial licenses or the allocation of spectrum for unlicensed use, the proceeds from the use of a competitive bidding system may be shared with any licensee who agreed to voluntarily relinquish such usage rights.   Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reclaiming frequencies of broadcast television licensees or any other licensees on an involuntary basis for certain licensing purposes.", "2023-01-11T13:21:50Z", null], ["111-hr-5907", 111, "hr", 5907, "Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-28", "2010-07-28", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]", "CA", "D", "H000213", 4, "Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel.  Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant.  Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition.  Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel.", "2023-01-11T13:21:51Z", null], ["111-hres-1560", 111, "hres", 1560, "Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-27", "2010-09-23", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]", "MI", "R", "E000092", 2, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of the week of December 5 as National Computer Science Education Week. Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science.  Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field.", "2023-01-11T13:21:28Z", null], ["111-hr-5828", 111, "hr", 5828, "Universal Service Reform Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-22", "2010-07-22", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]", "VA", "D", "B000657", 6, "Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the review of universal service requirements to require: (1) the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service to complete recommendations for changes within 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete consideration of such recommendations within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Includes high-speed broadband services within universal service.  Revises universal service principles.  Sets forth methodology provisions for assessing contributions to universal service support mechanisms from communications service providers.  Provides support contribution limits.  Directs the FCC to develop: (1) a new cost model for the provision of high-cost support to eligible communications service providers for universal service in rural, insular, and high cost areas; and (2) a mechanism for reducing or eliminating the high-cost support provided to an incumbent local exchange carrier in the competitive portions of such carrier's service areas.  Prohibits the FCC from reducing high-cost support to tribal lands absent a finding that such reductions are in the public interest. Revises the eligibility criteria communications service providers must meet in order to receive universal service support. Authorizes the FCC to waive minimum data rate requirements under specified circumstances. States that a recipient of universal service support in any service area prior to the date of enactment of this Act that relinquishes its eligible telecommunications carrier or eligible communications service provider designation shall continue to offer and receive support for providing life-line and link-up service throughout its service area unless another provider is so designated.  Directs the FCC to establish the amount of high-cost support to be distributed to all mobile wireless communications service providers designated as eligible communications service providers through a competitive bidding process. Eliminates specified limitations on universal service support and the individual caps imposed upon carriers. Prohibits the FCC from limiting the distribution and use of high-cost support to a single connection or primary line.  Authorizes a state to adopt regulations not inconsistent with FCC rules to preserve and advance universal service. Directs the FCC to: (1) adopt a minimum data rate requirement for high-speed broadband service; (2) establish outcome-oriented performance goals for each universal service support program; (3) establish audit methodology for recipients of universal service support; and (4) submit specified reports to Congress. Grants the FCC authority to reform intercarrier compensation systems for both interstate and intrastate traffic.   Requires communications service providers to ensure that all traffic contains or preserves sufficient information to allow traffic identification by other communications service providers that transport or terminate the traffic. Prohibits access charge recovery when an entity that has a business, financial, or contractual relationship with a local exchange carrier relating to switched access revenues from such services offers a free or below cost service. Directs the FCC to require a communications service provider to provide covered services for the provision of health care services to any rural public or not-for-profit health care provider at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in the state's urban areas.", "2023-01-11T13:21:53Z", null], ["111-s-3624", 111, "s", 3624, "Freedom For Consumer Choice Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-21", "2010-07-21", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]", "SC", "R", "D000595", 8, "Freedom for Consumer Choice Act - States U.S. government policy with regard to: (1) the promotion of the widespread availability of communications services; (2) the promotion of the integrity of communications facilities through investment and innovation in advanced communications networks; and (3) the economic regulation of communications markets.  Makes it unlawful for providers of electronic communication services to engage or participate in: (1) unfair methods of competition in or affecting electronic communications networks and services; or (2) unfair or deceptive practices in or affecting such networks and services.  Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), by rule, to define the acts or practices that shall constitute such unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Bars the FCC from having any authority to issue rules that declare unlawful an act or practice on the grounds that it is an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice, except that the FCC may declare an act or practice unlawful if: (1) marketplace competition is insufficient to adequately protect consumer welfare; and (2) such act or practice causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, is unavoidable by consumers themselves, and is outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.  Terminates any rule promulgated under this Act five years after its effective date unless the FCC makes an affirmative determination that such rule continues to be necessary.  Grants the FCC the authority to hear complaints from any party injured by a violation of the prohibitions under this Act and to award damages to such party if such a violation has occurred. Sets forth specified additional authorities of the FCC.", "2023-01-11T13:21:43Z", null], ["111-s-3625", 111, "s", 3625, "First Responders Protection Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-21", "2010-07-21", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]", "CT", "ID", "L000304", 1, "First Responders Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) allocate the paired electromagnetic spectrum bands of 758-763 megahertz and 788-793 megahertz (referred to as D Block) for public safety broadband communications and license such paired bands to public safety; (2) establish rules to permit a public safety broadband licensee to authorize public safety service providers to construct and operate a wireless public safety broadband network in the licensee's spectrum if such authorization would expedite public safety broadband communications; (3) require that any wireless public safety broadband network be fully interoperable, provide for user roaming, be disaster survivable, and have the appropriate level of cyber security; (4) establish regulations to authorize the shared use of the public safety broadband spectrum and network infrastructure by entities that are not defined as public safety services; (5) establish regulations to allow use of the public safety broadband spectrum by emergency response providers; and (6) develop a public safety agency statement of requirements that enables nationwide interoperability and roaming across any communications system using public safety broadband spectrum. Specifies organizations that shall be included in the Board of Directors of the Public Safety Broadband Licensee. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Construction Fund; and (2) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Maintenance and Operation Fund. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a grant program to assist public safety entities to establish a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 megahertz band; and (2) administer a program through which not more than 50% of maintenance and operational expenses associated with the public safety interoperable broadband network may be reimbursed from the Maintenance and Operation Fund.  Directs: (1) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to identify, at a minimum 50 megahertz of contiguous spectrum at frequencies located between 1675 megahertz and 1710 megahertz to be made available for immediate reallocation; and (2) the FCC, by January 31, 2013, to conduct the auction of the licenses for such spectrum, and for the spectrum between the frequencies of 2155 megahertz and 2180 megahertz.", "2023-01-11T13:21:43Z", null], ["111-hr-5781", 111, "hr", 5781, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-20", "2010-07-28", "Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.", "House", "Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]", "TN", "D", "G000309", 3, "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) space technology; (4) exploration; (5) space operations; (6) education; (7) cross-agency support programs; (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and (9) the Inspector General.  Title II: Human Space Flight - Subtitle A: Exploration - (Sec. 201) Reaffirms that Congress supports the space exploration initiative and policy set forth in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008.  (Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator of NASA to develop a plan for restructuring the existing exploration program in order to develop a governmentally owned crew transportation system and heavy lift transportation system that satisfies specified use, performance, and safety requirements.  Sets forth requirements for the implementation of the restructured exploration program, including that it be implemented in a manner that: (1) facilitates the planned transition of Space Shuttle program personnel to the restructured program upon the retirement of the shuttle fleet; and (2) prepares for and enables human missions to a variety of destinations in the inner solar system, including the Moon, near-Earth objects (NEOs), and ultimately Mars and its moons.  Requires, under the exploration program, the continuation of work on ground systems and other exploration-enabling technologies and capabilities needed to support the exploration program, including spacesuit development.  Requires NASA to carry out a program of preparing infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed for enabling processing and launch of the elements of the restructured exploration program.  Directs the Administrator to explore potential international collaborations which would enable more ambitious exploration missions than would otherwise be possible, such as human lunar landings or the establishment of a lunar research outpost.  (Sec. 203) Directs the Administrator to: (1) develop a space radiation mitigation and management strategy and implementation plan; (2) assess national capabilities for carrying out critical ground-based research on space radiation biology; (3) carry out research on solar particle events to improve the predictions and forecasts of events that could affect human missions beyond low-Earth orbit; and (4) report to Congress on prior radiation research on non-human primates and the justification and rationale for any additional research involving them.  Subtitle B: International Space Station - (Sec. 211) Directs the Administrator to take all necessary measures to support the operation and full utilization of the International Space Station (ISS) through at least 2020, if it can continue being operated safely over that period.  Instructs NASA, in consultation with the ISS partners, to seek to minimize ISS operating costs.  Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to monitor such review.  (Sec. 212) Requires the Administrator to designate an independent, nonprofit U.S. institution to manage the fundamental space life science and physical sciences and related technology research to be conducted on the ISS, as well as all research, including U.S. commercial research, that is funded by non-NASA U.S. domestic entities and that is carried out on the ISS.  Instructs such designated research management institution to make recommendations to the Administrator for: (1) the selection, prioritization, and oversight of U.S. ISS research projects; (2) the establishment of a process for the governance of U.S. ISS research users; (3) the conduct of outreach and education to enhance use of the ISS; and (4) the provision of information on U.S. capabilities, research facilities, and resources associated with U.S. research use of the ISS.  Authorizes other government agencies engaged in research and development to contract with such institution for the use of the ISS when it is beneficial in meeting their mission requirements.  (Sec. 213) Requires the institution designated under section 212 to prepare, for the Administrator, a U.S. ISS research management plan.  (Sec. 214) Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress a plan prepared by such institution for broadening and enhancing outreach for U.S. ISS research to potential U.S. government, academic, and commercial ISS users.  (Sec. 215) Requires the Administrator to ensure the availability of ISS cargo resupply capacity to support the full and productive use and the extended operations of the ISS through 2020. Provides for an assessment of the capacity required to support enhanced research use and extended operations through that period.  Instructs the Administrator to explore with ISS partners options to ensure the provision of needed upmass to and downmass from the ISS in the event that adequate commercial cargo resupply capabilities are unavailable during any extended period after the Space Shuttle is retired. Mandates the Administrator to certify to Congress that such U.S. or commercial capabilities are unavailable before relying on such partners to upmass or downmass cargo.  (Sec. 216) Directs the Administrator carry out an assessment of innovative options for the deployment of a variable-gravity centrifuge on the ISS, which shall include the identification of: (1) the requirements for a variable-gravity centrifuge to support fundamental and applied research on the ISS; and (2) the potential for international collaboration and other potential partnerships or innovative acquisition approaches that could facilitate the deployment of a centrifuge facility for the ISS.  (Sec. 217) Directs the Administrator to develop: (1) priorities for technology development activities that enable and support NASA's long-term plans for exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and that require the capabilities of the ISS; and (2) a plan for FY2011-FY2020 to carry out prioritized activities.  (Sec. 218) Requires the development of a strategic plan to carry out fundamental space life science and physical sciences and related technology research, including research on the response of fluids and materials to reduced gravity environments that needs to be understood in developing exploration-related technologies and systems. Requires the Administrator to ensure that a responsible official is designated at NASA headquarters to lead an integrated basic and applied research program in such areas of research.  Instructs the Administrator, as part of the annual NASA fiscal year budget request, to: (1) include a description of the ground-based, free-flyer, and ISS life and microgravity science research that is being carried out which is not directly related to supporting the human exploration programand identify the percentage of the total research budget for ISS research that such research represents; and (2) identify the programs proposed for carrying out research activities on the ISS and the proposed funding to support those programs.  Subtitle C: Space Shuttle - (Sec. 221) Expresses the sense of the Congress that it is very important, in view of the extension of the life of the ISS until at least 2020, for the space shuttle fleet to leave the ISS in the best possible configuration for the post-shuttle era. Instructs NASA to ensure the continued viability of the ISS in the event that there are delays in the delivery or the inability to deliver critical parts and supplies once the shuttle is retired.  Authorizes the Administrator to conduct one additional space shuttle mission to the ISS beyond the missions in the flight manifest as of February 2010 if an additional Space Shuttle mission is a useful and necessary step in reducing the risks to the operation and use of the ISS that are associated with the retirement of the Shuttle fleet and if specified conditions have been certified by the Administrator as having been met.  Provides, in the event that the additional Shuttle flight to the ISS is authorized, for contingent funding for the incremental costs associated with the additional mission. (Sec. 222) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 to re-designate the Space Shuttle Transition Liaison Office as the Post-Shuttle Transition Liaison Office and to terminate such Office two years after the final grant under the Post-Shuttle Workforce Transition Initiative Grant Program is awarded.  (Sec. 223) Authorizes the Administrator, through the Post-Shuttle Transition Liaison Office, to make grants for the establishment of aerospace workforce and community transition strategies.  Permits the transfer of amounts made available under this section to other federal agencies for the purpose of assisting in the transition of aerospace workers and communities adversely affected by the termination of the Space Shuttle program.  Requires recipients of such grants to use the funds made available through the grant to: (1) conduct community and business outreach; (2) implement regional revitalization and facilities reuse strategies; (3) support entrepreneurship and new business development initiatives; and (4) support workforce retraining.  (Sec. 224) Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles. Gives priority consideration to eligible applicants which would provide for the display and maintenance of shuttle orbiters at locations with the best potential value to the public.  Entitles the Smithsonian Institution to receive one of the remaining space shuttle orbiter vehicles and instructs the Administrator to collaborate with the Secretary of the Smithsonian to determine which orbiter the Smithsonian shall receive.  Subtitle D: Space and Flight Support - (Sec. 231) Specifies the activities to be carried out under the funding authorized in title I for the 21st Century Space Launch Complex Initiative. Requires the Administrator to report to Congress on the plan for the implementation of such Initiative.  Subtitle E: Commercial Crew Transportation - (Sec. 241) Affirms a specified policy concerning the use and development of U.S. commercially provided ISS crew transportation and crew rescue services.  (Sec. 242) Directs NASA to seek to make use of commercial space services, including services for transporting U.S. government astronauts to and from the ISS. Requires the Administrator to establish requirements, standards, and processes for the human rating of space transportation systems that are equivalent to NASA safety processes and procedures.  Makes NASA-developed technologies available for transfer to potential U.S. commercial orbital human space transportation companies.  Instructs the Administrator to: (1) make available NASA facilities and equipment to assist in the testing of commercial crew transportation systems; and (2) provide technical assistance and access to facilities to the commercial space sector.  Requires any companies seeking to provide commercial crew transportation services under contract to NASA to enter into an arrangement with NASA allowing NASA to obtain ongoing insight into the practices employed in the development of a commercial crew transportation system. Allows NASA to offer early warning of conditions that could lead NASA to withhold certification of such systems for the flight of U.S. government personnel or to decline entering into a contract for services.  Requires the Administrator to certify that a commercial ISS crew transportation and crew rescue service provider with which a contract is planned has demonstrated the safety and reliability of its systems for crew transportation and crew rescue. Requires provision to Congress of each such individual certification.  Prohibits the Administrator from contracting with or committing U.S. government funds for a commercial ISS crew transportation or rescue service to a service provider until sufficient successful flight experience has been accrued by the provider's system in providing NASA with the safety-related and reliability-related data and information needed to determine whether to fly its astronauts on that system.  Instructs the Administrator to take specified actions to facilitate the ability of commercial crew transportation providers to comply with NASA human spaceflight safety and reliability requirements, including establishing minimum acceptable safety levels.  Directs the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel to review and identify issues pertinent to the establishment of human-rating requirements, standards, and processes for commercial crew transportation and rescue systems that are proposed for the transport of U.S. astronauts.  Bars the Administrator from proceeding with a request for proposals, awarding any contract, or committing any U.S. government funds for a commercial ISS crew transportation or rescue service until all indemnification and liability issues associated with the use of such systems by the government have been addressed and Congress has been provided a report describing the indemnification and liability provisions to be included in such contracts.  Prohibits the Administrator from awarding any contract or committing any U.S. government funds for a commercial ISS crew transportation system service unless it has a predicted level of safety that is not less than that specified for the government-owned crew transportation system under the restructured exploration program.  (Sec. 243) Directs the Administrator to establish a program to provide direct loans or loan guarantees to commercial entities for the costs of developing orbital human space transportation systems.  Permits a loan or loan guarantee to be made under the program only: (1) for a project in the United States for the development of commercial orbital human space transportation systems that would be used to provide transportation services to and from low-Earth orbit; and (2) for a borrower who is determined to be eligible under specified criteria.  Sets forth requirements regarding the terms and conditions and fees respecting such loans or loan guarantees. Requires the Administrator to consider the amount of an obligation in charging and collecting fees.  Requires: (1) the Administrator to enter into an arrangement with an independent auditor for annual evaluations of the program; (2) a biennial review by the GAO of the Administrator's execution of the program; and (3) submission directly to Congress of such independent audit and annual reviews.  Requires the Administrator to report annually to Congress summarizing all of the activities carried out under the program.  Subtitle F: General Provisions - Requires funds authorized for programs under this title to be obligated only for the performance of those programs.  Title III: Science - Subtitle A: Earth Science - (Sec. 301) Requires NASA to develop guidelines and procedures for entering into arrangements with state, local, regional, tribal, and other federal government agencies seeking to benefit from ongoing NASA technical information, capabilities, and support related to Earth science applications and decision support systems. Instructs that such guidelines and procedures define arrangements for the reimbursement of government services, as appropriate, including the use of NASA spacecraft and aircraft, sensors, equipment, facilities, and associated personnel.  (Sec. 302) Directs the Administrator to arrange with the National Academies for a study to provide a prioritized list of the essential space-based Earth science and climate measurements that should be collected with space-based means and maintained and archived by the federal government on a continuous basis. Provides for the identification of which measurements could potentially be obtained through international partnerships, from data purchases or other arrangements with private or commercial entities, or from other relevant sources.  (Sec. 303) Directs the Administrator to organize a workshop to identify the essential criteria for a pilot project for the purchase of commercial remote sensing data to support Earth science research and for applied uses of such data to address state, local, regional, and tribal needs.  Requires the Administrator to establish a pilot project for the provision of commercial remote sensing data to serve research and applied uses of such data to serve state, local, regional, and tribal needs.  (Sec. 304) Requires the Administrator to report on the extent and degree to which NASA's temperature records overlap with the records at the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom.  Subtitle B: Space Science - (Sec. 311) Requires the Administrator to ensure the designation of an individual to lead NASA's suborbital and airborne program and who who shall report directly to the Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate.  Requires the Administrator to provide Congress with a strategic plan to support the full and productive use of NASA's suborbital and airborne assets as a foundation in meeting its scientific research, engineering, workforce development, and education goals and objectives.  Expands opportunities within NASA's suborbital programs for the training of science and engineering students and for providing professional development for early career professionals.  (Sec. 312) Directs the Administrator to arrange with the National Academies for a review of the Explorers Program to address: (1) existing or recent Program elements such as NASA's University Class Explorer (UNEX), Small Explorer (SMEX), and Medium Class Explorer (MIDEX); (2) the status and availability of launch vehicles and infrastructure to support those elements; (3) projected launch capabilities and facilities for Explorers; (4) the frequency and balance of Explorer missions; (5) the opportunities and challenges for partner participation in Explorer missions; and (6) Explorer's contributions to a robust space science program.  (Sec. 313) Requires an analysis of NASA requirements for radioisotope power system material which is needed to carry out planned, high priority robotic missions in the solar system and other surface exploration activities beyond low-Earth orbit.  Title IV: Aeronautics - (Sec. 401) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 to instruct the Administrator to develop a plan and associated timetable for the environmentally friendly aircraft research and development initiative, identifying key milestones, including projected flight demonstrations to validate vehicle and technology concepts in a relevant environment.  (Sec. 402) Requires the review, at least annually, of the alignment and timing of NASA's research and development activities supporting the NextGen airspace management modernization initiative.  (Sec. 403) Directs the Administrator to initiate research on aircraft cabin air quality that complements research conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its Center of Excellence on Research in the Intermodal Transport Environment.  (Sec. 404) Directs the Administrator to study the feasibility of establishing a project focused on the development of a low-cost on-board volcanic ash sensor system, the specifications of which shall include the consideration of opportunities for both national and international collaborations.  (Sec. 405) Expresses the sense of Congress concerning the deterioration of NASA's aeronautics ground test facilities. Requires the development of a plan for stabilizing, and where possible, reversing the deterioration of such facilities. Urges NASA to seek the establishment of strategic partnerships with other federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry in ensuring continued access to reliable and efficient national-class test capabilities by researchers.  (Sec. 406) Requires the expansion of NASA's research program on composite materials used in aerospace to address: (1) progressive damage analysis, aging, inspection techniques, and new manufacturing and repair techniques; and (2) ways of mitigating how the environment, operating fluids, and mechanical loads interact with composite materials over time.  Title V: Space Technology - (Sec. 501) Directs the Administrator to establish a space technology program to enable research and development on advanced space technologies and systems that are independent of specific space mission flight projects.  Instructs the Administrator, in establishing the program, to: (1) support the development of an organization to investigate innovative concepts for technological approaches, systems, architectures, or mission strategies; (2) make use of small satellites and NASA suborbital platforms to demonstrate space technology concepts and developments; and (3) undertake partnerships with other federal agencies, universities, private industry, and other spacefaring nations, as appropriate.  Requires the Administrator to arrange with the National Academies for a decadal survey study on research and development priorities for such program and which shall include an identification and prioritization of the key technology research and development activities needed to enable a robust exploration technology program.  Title VI: Education and Outreach - (Sec. 601) Directs the Administrator to conduct and coordinate educational and training activities that leverage NASA's unique content expertise and facilities to contribute toward improvement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and training at all levels and to enhance awareness and understanding of STEM, including space and Earth sciences, aeronautics, and engineering, in order to create a diverse skilled scientific and technical workforce.  Requires the Administrator to carry out evidence-based programs designed to: (1) increase student interest and participation (including by women, underrepresented minority students, and students in rural schools); (2) improve public literacy and support; and (3) improve the teaching and learning of space and Earth sciences, aeronautics, engineering, and other STEM disciplines supported by NASA. Authorizes such programs to include grants for institutions of higher education, with special consideration for minority serving institutions, to establish or expand degree programs or courses in such STEM disciplines.  Requires the appointment or designation of a Director of STEM Education to oversee and coordinate all NASA programs and activities in support of STEM education and training. Requires the Director of STEM education to implement and update a STEM education and training strategic plan for NASA which identifies and prioritizes annual and long-term STEM education and training goals and objectives for NASA.  Instructs the Administrator to seek to ensure that program participants include minority and underrepresented groups, including students from high-need local education agencies.  (Sec. 602) Directs the Administrator to arrange for an independent assessment of impediments to space science and engineering workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups at NASA.  (Sec. 603) Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning the enhancement of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.  Directs the Administrator to arrange with the National Academies for a review of such Program, including its structure and capabilities for supporting STEM education and training.  (Sec. 604) Directs the Administrator to carry out a pilot program under which pilot projects shall be selected to test new forms of collaborative and hands-on education and training projects related to aeronautics, exploration, science, space operations, and human spaceflight that serve to stimulate and engage students in science and engineering, and which shall emphasize engineering and technology-related education and training. Specifies the students who shall or may be participants in such projects. Instructs the Administrator to make it an emphasis of the pilot projects to seek the involvement of participants from underserved and underrepresented minority populations.  Ensures the availability and accessibility of platforms to fly and launch student projects into space.  Requires the Administrator to organize: (1) a forum for students and other participants in the pilot projects to discuss and present their work and to engage with other students and young professionals involved in ongoing collaborative and hands-on training activities related to space science and engineering, aeronautics, space exploration, and human spaceflight; and (2) a workshop or workshops involving pilot project teams to collect information on the results of the pilot projects and to identify lessons-learned and best practices. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 to carry out such pilot projects.  Title VII: Institutional Capabilities Revitalization - (Sec. 701) Instructs the Administrator to develop a strategy for maintaining, upgrading, and modernizing NASA's laboratories, facilities, and equipment, including : (1) criteria for prioritizing deferred maintenance tasks; and (2) an assessment of the modifications needed to maximize usage of facilities that offer unique and highly specialized benefits to the aerospace industry and the American public.  Establishes a capital fund at each of NASA's field centers for the modernization of facilities and laboratories.  Instructs the Administrator to ensure that all financial savings achieved by closing outdated or surplus facilities at a field center be available to that center's capital fund for the modernization of facilities and laboratories and for upgrading infrastructure. (Sec. 702) Authorizes the Administrator to establish a national cooperative education program, to be known as the James E. Webb Cooperative Education Distinguished Scholar Program, to complement existing NASA Center-administered cooperative education initiatives.  Requires the Administrator to encourage and seek applications from American students who are pursuing STEM degrees and who wish to gain working experience at NASA.  Requires such scholars to be provided learning experiences that will enhance their understanding of activities at NASA Centers.  Title VIII: Acquisition Management - (Sec. 801) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization of 2005 to prohibit the expenditure of any additional funds on a major program, other than termination costs, 18 months after the Administrator determines that the development costs of the program will exceed the estimate provided in the Baseline Report of the program by more than 30%, unless Congress has subsequently authorized continuation of the program by law. (Sec. 802) Requires the Administrator to issue a report describing NASA's criteria for establishing the amount of reserves at project and program levels and how such criteria complements NASA's policy of budgeting at a 70% confidence level.  (Sec. 803) Requires the Administrator to report on NASA's procedures for conducting independent reviews of projects and programs at lifecycle milestones and how NASA ensures the independence of the individuals who conduct those reviews.  (Sec. 804) Requires the Administrator to revise the NASA Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide uniform guidance and tighten existing requirements for preventing organizational conflicts of interest by contractors in major acquisition programs.  (Sec. 805) Requires the Administrator to annually transmit to Congress an estimate of the total termination liability for all NASA contracts having a total value in excess of $200 million.  Title IX: Other Provisions - (Sec. 901) Requires GAO, within one year after NASA has entered into a contract for its first use of a non-federal cloud computing facility, to report on whether sensitive but unclassified and classified NASA information was processed on such facility and how NASA ensured that data access and security requirements were in place to safeguard NASA's scientific and technical information.  Defines "cloud computing" to mean a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.  (Sec. 902) Requires a GAO review of NASA's processes and controls for the detection and prevention of the use of counterfeit parts in NASA mission projects and related assets.  (Sec. 903) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to enter into a dialogue to identify the questions and research needed to understand: (1) the potential adverse impacts of various uses of the Moon on scientific research activities; (2) the potential adverse impacts of such various uses on lunar sites of historical, cultural, or scientific value; and (3) how to prevent or mitigate those impacts.  Requires the Administrator to establish a grants program for the conduct of research to identify and characterize potential impacts related to lunar activities and describing the potential means for managing and mitigating such impacts.  Requires the Director to initiate an effort to establish an international framework for the identification, protection, and preservation of lunar sites of significant historical, cultural, or scientific value.  (Sec. 904) Reaffirms the finding in the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to the continuous collection and utilization of land remote sensing data from space.  Requires the Director of OSTP to consult with other relevant federal agencies to ensure the continuous collection of space-based medium-resolution observations of the Earth's land cover and to make the data collected available in ways that facilitate its widest possible use. (Sec. 905) Requires the Director of OSTP to prepare a long-term strategy for a sustainable space weather program.  Requires such Director to arrange with the National Academies for an assessment of the status of the capabilities for space weather prediction and to recommend the highest priority basic research, infrastructure, and operational needs required to improve the nation's ability to predict space weather events.  (Sec. 906) Instructs the Administrator to prepare a plan describing the processes required to support the use of commercial reusable suborbital flight vehicles to carry out scientific and engineering investigations and educational activities.  Requires: (1) an assessment and characterization of the potential capabilities and performance of commercial reusable suborbital vehicles for addressing scientific research for carrying out technology demonstrations related to science, exploration, or space operations requirements, and for providing opportunities for the education and training of space scientists and engineers; and (2) such assessment to also characterize the risks of using potential commercial reusable suborbital flights.  Requires the Administrator to designate an officer or employee of the Space Technology Program to act as the responsible official for the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program in the Space Technology Program. Makes such designee responsible for the development of strategic plans related to the use of commercial reusable suborbital vehicles.  Establishes within the Space Technology Program the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program to fund the development of payloads for scientific research, technology development, and education and to provide flight opportunities for those payloads to microgravity environments and suborbital altitudes. Permits such Research Program to fund engineering and integration demonstrations, proofs of concept, or experiments for commercial reusable vehicle flights.  Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress describing the progress being made in the carrying out such Program.  Bars the Administrator from proceeding with a request for proposals, awarding any contract, commiting any U.S. government funds, or entering into any other agreement to provide a commercial reusable suborbital vehicle launch service for a NASA-sponsored payload or spaceflight participant until all indemnification and liability issues associated with the use of such systems by the U.S. government have been addressed and Congress has been provided with a report on the indemnification and liability provisions that are planned to be included in those contracts or agreements.  (Sec. 907) Requires the Director of OSTP to study the need for a process for granting real-time, limited waivers of export control license restrictions or regulations that are necessary for U.S. government entities and contractors to enter into technical discussions and share technical data with foreign government entities and contractors to resolve anomalies that may: (1) threaten the safety of U.S. astronauts aboard cooperative crewed spacecraft such as the ISS; or (2) impair the operations of international civil research and other spacecraft that involve U.S. national interests.  (Sec. 908) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to allow retired commissioned military personnel to be appointed as the Administrator or Deputy Administrator of NASA.  (Sec. 909) Directs the Administrator to designate a responsible official to coordinate NASA's NEO observation activities and interactions with other federal agencies and international entities on NEO surveys, defense, and efforts related to addressing any threats to the United States posed by NEOs.  Reaffirms policy with respect to the Near-Earth Object Survey and threats posed by NEOs.  Reiterates congressional support for the use of Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico for NASA-funded NEO-related activities. Ensures the availability of the Observatory's planetary radar to support such activities.  Provides a specified amount from the funds authorized for planetary science in title I for FY2012-FY2013 for the support of grants for the investigation of innovative approaches for carrying out the congressionally mandated survey of NEOs equal to or greater than 140 meters in diameter.  (Sec. 910) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA endeavor to carry out the top recommendation in each mission area from the decadal survey.  (Sec. 911) Reminds the legal staff of the Office of General Counsel of NASA that as government attorneys they have a special obligation to instruct NASA's staff on compliance with applicable federal law and regulations.  Requires all NASA counsel to biennially receive ethics training in the legal obligations of government attorneys. Prohibits the General Counsel of NASA from serving as NASA's designated ethics officer.", "2023-01-11T13:21:55Z", null], ["111-s-3610", 111, "s", 3610, "Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-19", "2010-07-19", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]", "ME", "R", "S000663", 1, "Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study of occupancy on the electromagnetic spectrum (between, at least, 100 megahertz and 10 gigahertz) based on the extent of the use of such spectrum, including the amount and percentage of spectrum used in the band and the duration and percentage of time such spectrum is in use. Directs the FCC and the Administration to determine appropriate benchmarks for assessing: (1) the utilization of each electromagnetic spectrum band; and (2) the availability of services operating in other bands capable of offering substitutable services. Directs the FCC and the Administration to identify specified close proximity electromagnetic spectrum most feasible for: (1) spectrum sharing opportunities for commercial and government users; (2) spectrum reuse opportunities for commercial and government users; (3) temporary or dynamic short-term assignment and use; and (4) spectrum layering opportunities for commercial and government users.  Directs the FCC and the Administration to: (1) implement pilot programs to promote spectrum sharing and reuse activities for such identified spectrum bands; (2) perform a cost-benefit analysis on electromagnetic spectrum relocation opportunities to move certain federal users and services currently operating in a specific band of the spectrum to more efficient spectrum bands; and (3) establish the Spectrum Advisory Committee. Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) withhold or refuse to assign frequencies for mobile radio service or other radio service; (2) assess from each federal user an annual fee for the assigned spectrum that is based on the spectrum's fair market commercial value; and (3) develop an auction revenue sharing plan where, in exchange for relinquishing spectrum usage rights, certain federal users currently operating in an assigned spectrum band would receive as an auction incentive award a percentage of the auction revenue from any resulting auction. Amends the the Communications Act of 1934 to: (1) provide that, if consistent with the public interest for a licensee to relinquish some or all of its spectrum usage rights in order to permit the assignment of new initial licenses or the allocation of spectrum for unlicensed use, the proceeds from the use of a competitive bidding system may be shared with any licensee who agreed to relinquish such usage rights; and (2) authorize the FCC to assess from each spectrum licensee an annual fee based on the fair market commercial value of that spectrum and the public interest of the service the spectrum is being used for. Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for the reversion of unused Spectrum Relocation Fund amounts to the Treasury after 20 years (current law provides for reversion after 8 years).", "2023-01-11T13:21:43Z", null], ["111-s-3605", 111, "s", 3605, "America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-15", "2010-12-10", "Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 8, "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Education, and all other federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. Defines "STEM" as the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Directs such committee to: (1) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (2) develop, implement, and update every five years a five-year STEM education strategic plan which shall specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; and (3) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities, including documentation of assessments of the effectiveness of such programs and activities and rates of participation by underrepresented minorities and persons in rural areas. Requires the Director to annually report to Congress on the STEM education strategic plan.  (Sec. 102) Requires the establishment or designation of a Committee on Technology under National Science and Technology Council which shall be responsible for planning and coordinating federal programs and activities in advanced manufacturing research and development. Requires the Committee to: (1) establish goals and priorities for advanced manufacturing research and development that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing; (2) reduce federal and state governmental regulatory, logistical, and fiscal barriers that inhibit U.S. manufacturing; (3) facilitate the transfer of intellectual property and technology based on federally supported university research into commercialization and manufacturing; (4) identify technological, market, or business challenges that may best be addressed by public-private partnerships and that are likely to attract participation and primary funding from industry; (5) encourage the formation of such partnerships to respond to those challenges for transition to U.S. manufacturing; and (6) develop a strategic plan to guide federal programs and activities in support of advanced manufacturing research and development.  Requires the Director of OSTP to transmit the strategic plan and the subsequent updates to Congress.  (Sec. 103) Establishes a working group under National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal science agency research and policies related to the dissemination and long-term stewardship of the results of unclassified research supported by funding from federal science agencies having an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100 million.   Requires such working group to: (1) identify the specific objectives and public interests that need to be addressed by any policies coordinated under this section; and (2) consider the role of scientific publishers in the review process.   (Sec. 104) Instructs OSTP to develop policies for the management and use of federal scientific collections to improve their quality, organization, access, and long-term preservation for the benefit of scientific enterprise.  Requires OSTP to ensure the development of an online clearinghouse for information on the contents of, and access to, federal scientific collections.  Sets forth requirements for the disposal of federal scientific collections, including procedures for the transfer of collections no longer needed to qualified researchers.  Requires OSTP to develop a common set of methodologies to be used by federal agencies to project costs associated with the management and preservation of collections.  (Sec. 105) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize federal agencies to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance an agency's mission.  Prohibits the government from gaining an interest in intellectual property developed by a participant in a competition without the written consent of the participant, but authorizes the government to negotiate a license for the use of intellectual property developed by a participant.  Permits: (1) agreements with private, nonprofit entities to administer competitions; and (2) support for a competition to consist of federally appropriated funds and funds provided by the private sector for cash prizes. Title II: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Sec. 201) Expresses the sense of Congress that a renewed emphasis on technology development would enhance current mission capabilities of NASA and enable future missions, while encouraging NASA, private industry, and academia to spur innovation. States that NASA's Innovative Partnership Program is a valuable mechanism to accelerate technology maturation and encourages the transfer of technology into the private sector.  (Sec. 202) Expresses the sense of Congress that NASA is uniquely positioned to interest students in STEM, not only by the example it sets, but through its education programs.  Requires NASA to develop educational programs with specified goals. (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the International Space Station (ISS) represents a valuable and unique national asset which can be utilized to increase educational opportunities and scientific and technological innovation; (2) if the period for active utilization of the ISS is extended to at least 2020, the potential for such opportunities and innovation would be increased; and (3) efforts should be made to fully realize such potential.  Directs the Administrator of NASA to: (1) evaluate and expand efforts to maximize NASA's contribution to interagency efforts to enhance STEM education capabilities and U.S. technological excellence and global competitiveness; and (2) report on such evaluation.  Title III: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - (Sec. 301) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require NOAA to implement specified programs and activities with respect to the oceanic and atmospheric research and development program.  Requires the Administrator to develop and report on NOAA's strategy for enhancing transformational research in its research and development portfolio to increase U.S. competitiveness in oceanic and atmospheric science and technology.  Authorizes the Administrator to enter into partnerships and agreements to carry out programs and allows the Administrator to accept and use funds received pursuant to such an agreement for program activities.  (Sec. 302) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require the Administrator to build upon the educational programs and activities of NOAA, with consideration given to the goal of promoting the participation of individuals from underrrepresented groups in STEM fields and in promoting the acquisition and retention of highly qualified and motivated young scientists. Sets forth educational program goals. (Sec. 303) Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education, to request the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to study and report on the oceanic and atmospheric research and development scientific workforce. Requires the Administrator to evaluate such study and develop a workforce program and plan to institutionalize NOAA's federal science career pathways and address aging workforce issues. Title IV: National Institute of Standards and Technology - National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 402) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: (1) scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; (2) facilities construction and maintenance; and (3) industrial technology services activities, including the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program.  (Sec. 403) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. Requires the Under Secretary to serve as the Director of NIST.  (Sec. 404) Makes it an objective of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to enhance productivity and technological performance in U.S. manufacturing through providing community colleges with information about the job skills needed in small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in their regions.  Requires the Director to establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program, an innovative services initiative to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in: (1) reducing energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental waste to improve profitability; (2) accelerating the domestic commercialization of new product technologies; and (3) identifying and diversifying new markets. Bars the Director from undertaking any activities to accelerate such commercialization of a new product technology unless an analysis of market demand for the new technology has been conducted. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on cost share requirements under the Program and permits the Secretary to alter cost share requirements for the provision of financial assistance to a Center. Redesignates the Program as the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.   Requires the Director to: (1) evaluate the obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers which prevent them from effectively competing in the global market; (2) implement a comprehensive plan to train the Centers to address such obstacles; and (3) facilitate improved communication between the Centers to assist such manufacturers in the implementation of targeted solutions.   (Sec. 405) Requires the Director to establish a research initiative to support development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces and other shielded environments, such as high-rise buildings or collapsed structures where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires NIST to work with the private sector and federal agencies and issue a related report to Congress and to make such report publicly available.  (Sec. 406) Requires the Director to promote the participation of underrepresented minorities in research areas supported by NIST in evaluating applications for research fellowships and other student assistance.  Requires special consideration to be given to applications under the teacher science and technology enhancement program from teachers in high-need schools.  (Sec. 407) Removes the limitation on the amount of appropriated funds the Director is authorized to expend in any fiscal year for research fellowships and other student assistance.  Amends the Omnibus Trade and Competition Act of 1988 to repeal the Commerce, Science, and Technology Fellowship Program. (Sec. 408) Requires the Director to carry out a green manufacturing and construction initiative. Title V: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Support Programs - Subtitle A: National Science Foundation - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 503) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to NSF for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General.  (Sec. 504) Eliminates the ceiling on the number of limited-term personnel the National Science Board may permit to be appointed and assigned by its Chairman.  Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering, and education in science and engineering, to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by Congress or the President).  Revises provisions concerning the application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Board.   (Sec. 505) Establishes a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within NSF to serve as a central federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development.  Requires NSF, acting through the Center, to: (1) collect, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to U.S. science and engineering enterprise and other nations; (2) support research using the data it collects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets.  Requires the Director or the National Science Board to issue special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise.  (Sec. 506) Requires NSF to carry out a program of awarding grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing. Requires the Director to award grants to strengthen and expand scientific and technical education and training in advanced manufacturing, including NSF's advanced technological education program.   (Sec. 507) Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF.  (Sec. 508) Requires the Director to carry out a program to award grants to IHEs for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.  Requires IHEs, to be eligible for funding, to propose the establishment of a partnership that includes at least one private sector entity and that may include other IHEs, public sector institutions, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations.  Prohibits the use of funds under this section for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures.  (Sec. 509) Requires the Director to establish a green chemistry basic research program to support research into green and sustainable chemistry.   (Sec. 510) Requires the Director to adjust funding for NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (or any program by which it is replaced) by at least the same rate as funding for the Graduate Research Fellowship program is adjusted.  Requires, for FY2011-FY2013, that at least half of the total NSF funds allocated to such programs be provided from funds appropriated for research and related activities.  Requires the Director to set the amount to be awarded in each year for certain NSF scholarships and graduate fellowships in the sciences and engineering and requires each scholarship or fellowship to include a cost of education allowance of $12,000.  (Sec. 511) Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to revise matching fund requirements for NSF Teaching Fellowships or Master Teaching Fellowships under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Requires entities to provide non-federal funds of at least 30% for a grant under $1.5 million and at least 50% for a grant of $1.5 million or more, while requiring that at least 50% of the non-federal funds be in cash.  Makes Teaching Fellowships and Master Teaching Fellowships available to retiring professionals in STEM fields.  (Sec. 512) Requires NSF to continue to support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program, the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program, and Hispanic-serving institutions as separate programs.  (Sec. 513) Requires the Director to permit specialized STEM high schools conducting research to participate in major data collection initiatives from universities, corporations, or government labs under a research grant from NSF as part of a research proposal.  (Sec. 514) Requires the Director to award grants to IHEs and nonprofit organizations for sites designated by the Director to provide research experiences for 6 or more undergraduate STEM students for sites designated at primarily undergraduate IHEs and 10 or more undergraduate STEM students for all other sites. (Sec. 515) Authorizes the award of grants to IHEs or their consortia for the establishment or expansion of partnerships with local or regional private sector entities to provide undergraduate students with private sector internship experiences that connect with their STEM coursework. Permits the inclusion of industry or professional associations in such partnerships. Requires a 50% non-federal cost-share from established or expanded partnerships.  Prohibits the use of federal funds: (1) to provide stipends or compensation to students for private sector internships, unless private sector entities match 75% of such funding; or (2) as payment or reimbursement to private sector entities, except for IHEs.  Requires the Director to submit a specified report concerning such awards.  (Sec. 516) Requires the Director to identify ways of using cyber-enabled learning to create an innovative STEM workforce and to help retrain and retain our existing STEM workforce to address national challenges, including national security and competitiveness, and to use technology to enhance or supplement laboratory learning.  (Sec. 517) Continues the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), with the objective of helping the eligible states to develop the research infrastructure that will make them more competitive for NSF and other federal research funding. Requires EPSCoR to continue to expand as NSF funding increases for EPSCoR.  Requires the Director to submit specified annual reports annually on EPSCoR.  Directs the EPSCoR Interagency Coordinating Committee to undertake specified activities.  Requires each federal agency that administers an EPSCoR or federal EPSCoR-like program to submit to OSTP a specified report on its program.  Requires the Director to contract with NAS to conduct a specified study on all federal agencies that administer an EPSCoR program or a similar program.  (Sec. 518) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the STEM Talent Expansion Program.  (Sec. 519) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should: (1) focus federal research and development resources primarily in the areas of STEM basic research and education; and (2) strive to ensure that federally-supported research is of the finest quality, is groundbreaking, and answers questions or solves problems that are of the utmost importance to society.  (Sec. 520) Requires IHEs that receive one or more NSF financial assistance grants for research to report on: (1) the IHE's strategy for commercializing the results of the research; (2) the implementation of such strategy; and (3) the results of its efforts to realize the commercial potential of the research.  Prohibits IHEs from revealing confidential, trade secret, or proprietary information in such a report. (Sec. 521) Requires the Director to contract with NAS to initiate a study to evaluate, develop, or improve impact-on-society metrics, including the potential for commercial applications of research studies funded by grants from NSF or other federal agencies.  (Sec. 522) Authorizes the Director to use funds appropriated to carry out grants to IHEs for the provision of financial support for post-graduate research in fields of study with potential commercial applications to match any private sector grant of financial assistance to any post-doctoral program in such a field.  (Sec. 523) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should coordinate and collaborate with other federal agencies, including the DOE Office of Science, in its planning for the construction and stewardship of large facilities to ensure that joint investments may be made when practicable. (Sec. 524) Authorizes the Director to support a national research agenda in key areas affected by the increased use of public and private cloud computing.  Requires a review of cloud computing research opportunities and challenges. Requires the Director to provide annual reports on the outcomes of NSF investments in cloud computing research, recommendations for research focus and program improvements, or other related recommendations. Requires the NIST Director to collaborate with industry in the development of standards to support trusted cloud computing infrastructures, metrics, interoperability, and assurance and to support standards development.  (Sec. 525) Requires the Director to continue to support a program for awarding grants to tribal colleges and universities to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education and to increase the retention and graduation rates of Native American students in STEM. Subtitle B: Stem-Training Grant Program - (Sec. 551) States that the purpose of this subtitle is to replicate and implement programs at IHEs that provide integrated STEM and teacher education courses that lead to a baccalaureate degree with concurrent teacher certification.  (Sec. 552) Describes the types of undergraduate degree programs to be replicated and implemented.  (Sec. 553) Requires the Director to establish a grant program to carry out this subtitle's purpose.  Instructs the Director to ensure that grants are equitably distributed across all regions of the United States, accounting for population density and other geographic and demographic considerations.  Authorizes the Director to award competitive $2 million grants annually to IHEs for specified STEM training purposes. Bars an IHE from receiving a grant under the program unless it provides a prescribed non-federal match.  (Sec. 554) Authorizes the Director to contract for program oversight and fiscal management with an organization at an IHE, a nonprofit organization, or other entity that demonstrates experience in: (1) replicating one or more similar programs at regional or national levels; (2) providing programmatic and technical implementation assistance for the program; (3) performing data collection and analysis; and (4) providing accountability for results. Specifies the oversight responsibilities of the organization contracted to perform such program oversight and management. (Sec. 556) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this subtitle.  Title VI: Innovation - (Sec. 601) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to foster the innovation and commercialization of new technologies, products, processes, and services to promote productivity and economic growth in the United States.  Makes it the responsibility of the Office to: (1) develop policies to accelerate innovation and advance commercialization of research and development; (2) identify existing barriers to innovation and commercialization; (3) provide access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization; and (4) strengthen collaboration on policies related to innovation and commercialization.  Creates an Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise the Secretary respecting the Office's responsibilities.   (Sec. 602) Directs the Secretary to establish a program to provide loan guarantees for obligations to borrowers that are small- or medium-sized manufacturers for projects that use or produce innovative technologies.  Allows loan guarantees to be made only for projects that re-equip, expand, or establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to: (1) use an innovative technology or an innovative process in manufacturing; (2) manufacture an innovative technology product or an integral component of such a product; or (3) commercialize an innovative product, process, or idea that was developed by research funded by a grant from the NSF.  Limits the amount of a loan guarantee to 80% of the obligation. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities carried out under the program.  Permits the use of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to provide information about the program and to conduct outreach to potential borrowers. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to provide the cost of the loan guarantees and carry out the default requirements under program.   (Sec. 603) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to establish a regional innovation program to encourage and support the development of regional innovation strategies, including regional innovation clusters science and research parks.  Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to eligible recipients for activities related to the development of regional innovation clusters.  Sets forth permissible activities for which awarded grants may be used, including for: (1) facilitating market development of products and services developed by a regional innovation cluster; and (2) interacting with the public and state and local governments to meet the goals of a cluster.  Gives special consideration to: (1) applications from regions containing communities negatively impacted by trade; and (2) eligible recipients who agree to collaborate with local workforce investment area boards.  Prohibits the Secretary from providing more than half of the total cost share of any activity funded under this section.  Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or expansion of existing science parks.  Limits the amount of a grant to $750,000. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for for projects for the construction or expansion, including renovation and modernization, of science park infrastructure.  Limits the maximum amount of loan principal guaranteed to $50 million for any single project and $300 million for all projects. Prohibits guaranteeing a loan after September 30, 2013.  Authorizes appropriations for the costs of: (1) guaranteeing $300 million in loans; and (2) administrative expenses in FY2011 and thereafter.  Establishes a regional innovation research and information program to: (1) gather, analyze, and disseminate information on best practices for regional innovation strategies; (2) provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of such strategies; and (3) collect and make available data on regional innovation clusters.  Authorizes the Secretary to award research grants to support program goals.  Requires the dissemination of data and analysis compiled under the program to other federal agencies, state and local governments, and nonprofit and for-profit entities. Instructs the Secretary to pursue collaboration with other federal agencies on regional innovation strategies, ensuring that such collaboration prioritizes the needs and challenges of small businesses.  Directs the Secretary to contract with an independent entity, such as NAS, to conduct an evaluation of the program, which shall include a recommendation as to whether such program should be continued or terminated. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this section.  (Sec. 604) Directs the Secretary to complete a study of the economic competitiveness and innovative capacity of the United States. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a process for obtaining public comments; and (2) an Innovation Advisory Board to advise the Secretary with respect to the conduct of the study.  Directs the Secretary to develop, based on the study, a national 10-year strategy for strengthening the innovative and competitive capacity of the federal government, state and local governments, IHEs, and the private sector.  (Sec. 605) Directs the Secretary to carry out a study of the barriers to the use of high-end computing simulation and modeling by small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States.  Requires the Secretary, the DOE Secretary, and the OSTP Director to carry out demonstration or pilot programs to gather experiential data to evaluate the feasibility and advisability of a specific program or policy initiative for reducing barriers to the use of high-end computer modeling and simulation by such manufacturers.  Authorizes appropriations.  Title VII: NIST Green Jobs - NIST Grants for Energy Efficiency, New Job Opportunities, and Business Solutions Act of 2010 or the NIST GREEN JOBS Act of 2010 - (Sec. 703) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the themes under the competitive grant program within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to be related to projects: (1) designed to increase the viability both of traditional manufacturing sectors and other sectors; and (2) concerning the transfer of technology based on the technological needs of manufacturers and available technologies from IHEs, laboratories, and other technology producing entities. Authorizes such themes to extend beyond such areas to include projects related to construction industry modernization.  Revises the selection criteria for such grants. Requires the NIST Director to: (1) endeavor to select at least one proposal in each of the nine statistical divisions of the United States; and (2) award grants to proposals that will create jobs or train newly hired employees, promote technology transfer and commercialization of environmentally focused materials, increase energy efficiency, and improve the competitiveness of industries in regions in which the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers are located.  Authorizes the Director to award grants to proposals that will: (1) encourage greater cooperation and foster partnerships in energy efficiency and building technology; and (2) collect data and analyze the increasing connection between manufactured products and manufacturing techniques, the future of construction practices, and the emerging application of products from green energy industries.  Limits award duration to three years. Authorizes awards to be used by the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to assist small or medium-sized construction firms.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out such NIST grant program.  Title VIII: General Provisions - (Sec. 801) Requires a GAO review of the status of the programs authorized by this Act.  (Sec. 802) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to pay the salaries of any individuals who are convicted of: (1) selling or possessing with intent to sell obscene visual matter on federal property; or (2) engaging in activities related to visual material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.  (Sec. 803) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) undertake research and development work in connection with any matter in relation to which the FCC has jurisdiction; and (2) promote the carrying out of such research and development or otherwise to arrange for it to be carried out.", "2023-01-11T13:21:09Z", null], ["111-s-3564", 111, "s", 3564, "A bill to promote the potential of women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-07-12", "2010-07-12", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.", "Senate", "Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]", "NM", "D", "U000039", 0, "Defines a "federal STEM agency" as any federal agency responsible for not less than 2% of total federal research and development funding in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to institutions of higher education, according to National Science Foundation (NSF) data. Requires the Director of Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop a policy for federal STEM agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate program officers, members of grant review panels, and institution of higher education (IHE) STEM department chairs on how to implement methods that minimize the influence of gender bias in the evaluation of federal research grants and in the related academic advancement of the recipients of these grants.  Authorizes federal STEM agencies to make grants to eligible organizations to carry out workshops.  Requires the Secretary of Commerce to support at least one workshop every two years among the federal STEM agencies.  Requires the Director to transmit a report to Congress determining such program's effectiveness.  Requires the Secretary to develop a policy to extend research grant support for federally funded researchers who are caregivers. Requires federal STEM agencies to collect specified standardized annual demographic data for all applications and proposals for STEM research and development grants to IHEs. Provides for the publication of such data.   Requires NSF to report statistical summary data on the demographics of STEM faculty at IHEs in the United States and report to Congress on how NSF will gather such data.", "2023-01-11T13:21:44Z", null], ["111-hr-5614", 111, "hr", 5614, "Protecting Human Space Flight Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-28", "2010-07-01", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.", "House", "Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]", "AL", "R", "A000055", 20, "Protecting Human Space Flight Act of 2010 - Requires amounts appropriated for FY2010 (or for prior fiscal years that remain available) to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Constellation Program to be spent only to carry out such program, including through contracts and necessary support activities.  Prohibits the termination or descoping of contracts for the Constellation Program.  Requires NASA to spend at least 90% of all such funds by September 30, 2010.", "2023-01-11T13:19:52Z", null], ["111-s-3530", 111, "s", 3530, "Reward Innovation in America Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-24", "2010-06-24", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5462)", "Senate", "Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]", "AR", "D", "P000590", 1, "Reward Innovation in America Act of 2010 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize each head of a federal agency (other than a legislative agency) to carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance the agency's mission, including: (1) point solution prizes that reward and spur the development of solutions for a particular, well-defined problem; (2) exposition prizes that help identify and promote a broad range of ideas and practices that may not otherwise attract attention, facilitating further development of the idea or practice by third parties; and (3) participation prizes that create value by encouraging contestants to change their behavior or develop new skills that may have beneficial effects during and after the competition. Requires the agency head to: (1) widely advertise each competition to encourage broad participation; and (2) publish notices of competitions in the Federal Register.  Prohibits the government from gaining an interest in intellectual property developed by a participant in a competition without the written consent of the participant, but authorizes the government to negotiate a license for the use of intellectual property developed by a participant.  Authorizes: (1) an agency head to enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer competitions; and (2) support for a competition to consist of federal appropriated funds and funds provided by the private sector for cash prizes. Prohibits a prize from being announced until all funds needed to pay out the announced amount of the prize have been appropriated or committed in writing by a private source. Limits prize amounts.  Requires: (1) the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide government-wide services to share best practices and assist agencies in developing guidelines for issuing competitions; and (2) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to submit annual reports on program activities.", "2023-01-11T13:19:46Z", null], ["111-s-3538", 111, "s", 3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-24", "2010-06-24", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.", "Senate", "Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]", "MO", "R", "B000611", 2, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 - Establishes within the Department of Defense (DOD) a National Cyber Center, headed by a Director who shall report directly to the President. Includes among the Director's duties: (1) coordinating federal government defensive operations, intelligence collection and analysis, and activities to protect and defend government information networks; (2) acting as the principal adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the heads of federal agencies on matters relating to the protection and defense of such networks; and (3) keeping appropriate congressional committees fully informed of the Center's activities.  Grants the Director access to all intelligence relating to cyber security collected by any federal agency, with specified exceptions. Provides for annual submissions to the Director of cyber budget requests by the head of each federal agency with responsibilities for matters relating to the protection and defense of federal information networks. Establishes within the National Cyber Security Program Budget a National Cyber Defense Contingency Fund.   Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to determine the appropriate location for, and to establish within a National Laboratory, a public and private partnership for sharing cyber threat information and exchanging technical assistance, advice, and support, to be known as the Cyber Defense Alliance. Sets forth guidelines regarding the uses of shared information. Requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to: (1) facilitate certain information sharing and declassification activities; and (2) establish uniform procedures for the receipt, care, and storage by agencies of information that is voluntarily submitted to the government through the Alliance.  Establishes penalties for federal officers or employees who knowingly disclose cyber threat information protected from disclosure by this Act. Authorizes the federal government to provide warnings regarding potential threats to information networks. Terminates the Alliance on December 31, 2020.", "2023-01-11T13:19:46Z", null], ["111-hr-5583", 111, "hr", 5583, "Cell Phone ETF Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-23", "2010-06-23", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]", "NH", "D", "S001170", 0, "Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act or the Cell Phone ETF Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring, at a minimum, that providers of commercial mobile service: (1) prorate any early termination fee over the term of a subscriber's contract; and (2) link the fee to the cost to the provider of the handset provided to the subscriber, reduced by the price paid by the subscriber for the handset at the start of a subscriber's contract. Prohibits construing this Act to preempt related state or local laws.", "2023-01-11T13:19:53Z", null], ["111-hr-5587", 111, "hr", 5587, "To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-23", "2010-06-23", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]", "CA", "R", "R000409", 1, "Establishes in the legislative branch the United States Commission on Planetary Defense to: (1) review the structure, coordination, management policies, and procedures of the federal government, and as appropriate, international bodies, and nongovernmental entities, relative to the detection, characterization, mitigation, and over all response efforts to dangerous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs); (2) assess U.S. and foreign technology readiness levels required to provide effective planetary defense and make recommendations to develop required technologies, including NEO detection and characterization systems, spacecraft, nuclear devices, and laser systems; and (3) submit interim reports and a final report to the President and Congress containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as the Commission shall determine for corrective measures.  Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, powers, and staff of the Commission.", "2023-01-11T13:19:53Z", null], ["111-hr-5538", 111, "hr", 5538, "To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2012.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-16", "2010-06-16", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]", "CO", "R", "L000564", 32, "Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after FY2012.", "2023-01-11T13:19:54Z", null], ["111-hr-5534", 111, "hr", 5534, "To authorize the Science, Engineering, Math, and Aerospace Academy Program in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-15", "2010-06-15", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "M001137", 5, "Authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to carry out and enhance the Science, Engineering, Math, and Aerospace Academy Program for the purpose of promoting the interest of historically underrepresented youth in academic subjects and professional development relevant to careers in NASA.", "2023-01-11T13:19:54Z", null], ["111-s-3490", 111, "s", 3490, "Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-15", "2010-12-14", "Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.", "Senate", "Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]", "VA", "D", "W000805", 1, "Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to post on its website detailed transition plans from each federal entity that is eligible for payments from the Spectrum Relocation Fund (Fund) for costs related to the reallocation of frequencies from federal to nonfederal use.  Requires each federal entity's transition plan to provide certain public information about its spectrum relocation requirements including its: (1) current spectrum use; (2) geographic location of facilities or systems; (3) frequency bands used; (4) steps to be taken to relocate current spectrum uses from eligible frequencies; (5) necessary NTIA interactions; (6) authorized commercial licensee negotiator; (7) plans and timelines for equipment procurement, field-testing, and personnel hiring; and (8) relocation process risk factors. Conditions a federal entity's eligibility to receive payment for relocations costs on, among other factors, an: (1) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finding that such a federal entity complies with Fund requirements and this Act's requirements; and (2) evaluation by a three-member technical panel, of which the OMB Director, NTIA Administrator, and Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) each appoint one member. Directs the FCC and the NTIA to jointly establish any necessary applicable conditions to define the term "shared access," including methods of sharing spectrum resources and coordination between federal and nonfederal entities (commercial licensees, and/or sharing network infrastructure or other resources). Requires the federal entities, to the fullest extent possible, to provide for sharing and coordination of eligible frequencies with commercial licensees.  Requires federal entities to complete spectrum relocation within one year of receiving relocation payments. Sets forth a process for a federal entity to complete such relocation according to an approved alternative time period. Establishes a dispute resolution process for a federal entity or affected commercial licensee to seek resolution of disputes over the execution, timing, or cost of a transition plan. Requires the dispute resolution board to be assisted by the technical panel. Authorizes appeals from dispute resolution board decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (Sec. 3) Requires the Comptroller General to submit to Congress a study regarding the spectrum management capabilities of the NTIA and other federal agencies, including an analysis of expected funding needs and coordination of existing federal resources, by agency, to prepare for any future relocation or sharing of currently utilized spectrum.", "2023-01-11T13:19:47Z", null], ["111-hr-5496", 111, "hr", 5496, "To repeal the public telecommunications facilities assistance program.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-06-09", "2010-06-09", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6]", "OH", "D", "W000801", 0, "Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions relating to assistance for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities, including regarding grants for such facilities and a requirement to develop a related long term plan.", "2023-01-11T13:19:55Z", null], ["111-hres-1421", 111, "hres", 1421, "Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and the heroic actions of both the crew and those working at mission control in Houston, Texas, for bringing the three astronauts, Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert, home to Earth safely.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-28", "2010-09-28", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]", "TX", "R", "P000592", 5, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission. Recognizes the bravery and heroism of the astronauts of Apollo 13 as well as the men and women in mission control in Houston, Texas. Reaffirms support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and human space flight.", "2023-01-11T13:20:01Z", null], ["111-hres-1407", 111, "hres", 1407, "Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-27", "2010-06-22", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]", "IL", "R", "B001232", 15, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week. Recognizes and reaffirms the nation's commitment to High-performance Buildings by promoting awareness about their benefits and new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to information. Recognizes the unique role that the Department of Energy (DOE) plays through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Building Technologies Program, which works closely with the building industry and manufacturers to conduct research and development on technologies and practices for building energy efficiency. Recognizes the important role that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in developing the measurement science needed to develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate the new building technologies. Encourages further research and development of high-performance building standards, research, and development.", "2023-01-11T13:19:50Z", null], ["111-hr-5325", 111, "hr", 5325, "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-18", "2010-05-19", "On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 148 (Roll no. 277).", "House", "Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]", "TN", "D", "G000309", 0, "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) programs (including in green energy education), as well as engineering, research, and training programs, and establishes a green chemistry basic research program and a green manufacturing and construction initiative.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (3) the Department of Energy (DOE) for activities of the Office of Science.", "2023-01-11T13:20:10Z", null], ["111-hr-5257", 111, "hr", 5257, "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-11", "2010-05-11", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]", "FL", "R", "S000822", 10, "Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the rates, terms, conditions, provisioning, or use of an information service or an Internet access service unless: (1) there is a market failure in the provision of such service; (2) there is substantial evidence such failure is preventing a substantial number of consumers nationwide from accessing a substantial amount of lawful Internet content, applications, and services of their choice on a continuing basis; (3) regulations are necessary to ameliorate such consumer harm; and (4) the FCC has performed a cost-benefit analysis determining that the benefit of such regulation exceeds its costs.  Requires any FCC regulation to: (1) be the least restrictive necessary to address market failure and consumer harm; and (2) not prohibit network management from addressing quality of service or measures to prevent unauthorized or illegal activity, including copyright infringement. Requires the FCC to enforce any such regulation on a nondiscriminatory basis between and among broadband network providers, service providers, application providers, and content providers.", "2023-01-11T13:20:12Z", null], ["111-s-3333", 111, "s", 3333, "Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-07", "2010-05-27", "Became Public Law No: 111-175.", "Senate", "Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]", "VT", "D", "L000174", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)  Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions to digital transmissions by removing the word "analog." Modifies requirements regarding the setting of the statutory licensing fee. Shifts certain tasks from the Librarian of Congress to the Copyright Royalty Judges. Extends through December 31, 2014, the earliest date through which voluntary royalty agreements remain in effect. Revises requirements regarding the establishment of royalty fees for secondary transmissions of network and non-network stations. Redesignates superstations as non-network stations. Removes provisions requiring statutory licenses for secondary transmissions of significantly viewed signals. Requires that a specified predictive model be used to determine presumptively whether a person resides in an unserved household with respect to digital signals. Revises requirements regarding local-into-local satellite retransmissions. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 3-month period. Requires that one-half of any statutory damages for a willful or repeated pattern of violations be deposited with the Register of Copyrights for distribution to copyright owners whose works were included in the secondary transmissions that were the subject of the damages. Extends through December 31, 2014, the copyright liability moratorium allowing a subscriber who does not receive a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network broadcast station to receive signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if that subscriber had satellite service terminated after July 11, 1998, and before October 31, 1999 or received such service on October 31, 1999. (Sec. 103) Requires statutory licenses for secondary transmissions into a station's local market relating to significantly viewed stations or low power programming. Revises requirements regarding reports satellite carriers must submit to network stations. Sets forth special secondary transmission licensing provisions with respect to: (1) states with a single full-power network station; (2) states with all network stations and non-network stations in the same local market; (3) specified other stations; and (4) networks of noncommercial educational broadcast stations. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for of a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 6-month period. (Sec. 104) Modifies requirements regarding the calculation of secondary transmission statutory license semiannual deposits cable systems must make with the Register of Copyrights. Modifies various definitions, including defining certain terms to include references to primary streams and multicast streams. (Sec. 105) Requires, when an injunction that was imposed on a carrier before enactment of this Act because of a willful or repeated pattern or practice of delivering a primary transmission to subscribers who are not eligible to receive the transmission, waiver of the injunction if the carrier is providing local-into-local service to all DMAs and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifies that: (1) the carrier's beams are designed and predicted to provide a good quality signal to at least 90% of households; and (2) there is no material evidence that there has been a satellite or subsystem failure after the satellite's launch that precludes providing a good signal to at least that percentage. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the court issuing the injunction, the Register of Copyrights, and Congress on the qualified carrier's compliance with the royalty payment and household eligibility requirements. Requires an entity recognized as a qualified carrier to continue to provide local-into-local service to all DMAs. Imposes penalties for violations. Declares that an entity provides local-into-local service to all DMAs if the entity provides local service in all DMAs with a good quality satellite signal to at least 90% of the households in a DMA. (Sec. 106) Requires a Copyright Office fee to be paid upon filing a statement of account based on certain secondary transmissions of primary transmissions. (Sec. 107) Ends, on December 31,2014, the effectiveness of provisions relating to limitations on exclusive rights regarding secondary transmissions of distant television programming by satellite. Title II: Communications Provisions - (Sec. 202) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend to: (1) December 31, 2014, the termination of provisions allowing satellite retransmission of network station signals (without the station's consent) to a subscriber who is located outside of the local market of the station and resides in an unserved household; and (2) January 1, 2015, the termination of provisions prohibiting a television broadcast station that provides retransmission consent from engaging in exclusive contracts for carriage or failing to negotiate in good faith, and the termination of provisions prohibiting a multichannel video programming distributor from failing to negotiate in good faith for retransmission consent.  (Sec. 203) Allows a satellite carrier to retransmit a significantly viewed signal of a station located outside of the local market in which a subscriber is located, but: (1) only for subscribers receiving local-into-local (currently, analog local-into-local) service; or (2) regarding high definition (HD) signals, only if the carrier also retransmits available HD signals of a station in the local market of the subscriber and affiliated with the same network. (Sec. 204) Allows a carrier to retransmit HD signals to a reception antenna separate from the one for non-HD signals. Revises the rules regarding: (1) the reception of distant signals by certain grandfathered and nongrandfathered subscribers; (2) models for predicting the reception level; and (3) on-location testing of reception levels. (Sec. 206) Establishes a process for the FCC to issue a certification for purposes of provisions relating to recognition of carriers as qualified for statutory licensing of local-into-local satellite service. (Sec. 207) Requires each eligible satellite carrier providing any local-into-local HD secondary transmissions before enactment of this Act to carry the HD signals of qualified noncommercial educational television stations in that local market according to a specified time schedule. Defines "eligible satellite carrier" as any satellite carrier that is not a party to a carriage contract that: (1) governs carriage of at least 30 qualified noncommercial educational television stations; and (2) is in force and effect within 120 days after enactment.  (Sec. 209) Directs the FCC to require as a condition of any provision, initial authorization, or authorization renewal that a provider of direct broadcast satellite service providing video programming, or a qualified satellite provider providing such programming, reserve a specified portion of its channel capacity for noncommercial programming of an educational or informational nature. Title III: Reports and Savings Provision - (Sec. 302) Requires the Register of Copyrights to report to Congress on phasing out the statutory licensing requirements in specified provisions by making those provisions inapplicable to the secondary transmission of a primary transmission of a broadcast station that is authorized to license the secondary transmission. (Sec. 303) Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the changes to the carriage requirements currently imposed on multichannel video programming distributors under the Communications Act of 1934 and FCC regulations that would be required by or beneficial to consumers if Congress implemented such a phase-out. (Sec. 304) Requires the FCC to report to Congress on: (1) the number of households in a state that receive local broadcast stations from a station located in a different state; (2) the extent to which consumers have access to in-state broadcast programming; and (3) whether there are alternatives to the use of DMAs to define local markets that would provide more consumers with in-state broadcast programming. (Sec. 305) Requires satellite carriers to report (for five years) to the FCC regarding local market retransmissions. Requires an FCC study and report concerning incentives that would induce a satellite carrier to provide television in certain local markets in which the carrier does not provide service. (Sec. 306) Prohibits anything: (1) in specified federal law or agency regulations from being construed to prevent a multichannel video programming distributor from retransmitting a performance or display of a work pursuant to an authorization granted by the copyright owner or, if within the scope of its authorization, its licensee; and (2) in clause (1) of this section from being construed to affect any obligation of a multichannel video programming distributor to obtain the authority of a television broadcast station before retransmitting that station's signal. (Sec. 307) States that: (1) unless provided otherwise this Act shall take effect on February 27, 2010; and (2) the secondary transmission of a performance or display of a work embodied in a primary transmission is not an infringement of copyright if it was made by a satellite carrier on or after February 27, 2010, and prior to enactment of this Act, and was in compliance with the law as in existence on February 27, 2010. Title IV: Severability - Requires that if any portion of this Act is held unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act remains in effect. Title V: Determination of Budgetary Effects - States that the budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.", "2023-03-22T18:07:28Z", null], ["111-hr-5247", 111, "hr", 5247, "Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-06", "2010-06-18", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.", "House", "Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]", "RI", "D", "L000559", 7, "Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010 - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the National Cyberspace Office, headed by a Director, to coordinate issues relating to achieving an assured, reliable, secure, and survivable information infrastructure and related capabilities of the federal government. Outlines Director duties, including overseeing executive agency information security policies and practices. Requires the inclusion of the Director on the National Security Council. Requires annual Director approval of that part of agency budgets relating to the protection of information technology. Makes the authorities of the Director inapplicable to national security systems. Requires delegation of Director authority, to the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), respectively, of those systems of DOD and the CIA that process information the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of which would have a debilitating effect on either agency's mission.", "2023-01-11T13:20:12Z", null], ["111-s-3304", 111, "s", 3304, "Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-05-04", "2010-12-22", "By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 111-386.", "Senate", "Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]", "AR", "D", "P000590", 8, "Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 - Title I: Communications Access - (Sec. 102) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require that customer premises equipment provide internal means for effective use with hearing aids that are designed to be compatible with telephones which meet established technical standards for hearing aid compatibility. Describes "customer premises equipment" as: (1) all essential telephones (coin-operated telephones, telephones provided for emergency use, and other telephones frequently needed for use by persons using such hearing aids); (2) all U.S telephones (other than for export) manufactured more than one year after the date of enactment of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 or imported for use in the United States more than one year after such date; and (3) all customer premises equipment used with advanced communications services that is designed to provide two-way voice communication via a built-in speaker intended to be held to the ear in a manner functionally equivalent to a telephone. (Sec. 103) Defines the term "telecommunications relay services" to mean telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or who has a speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with one or more individuals, in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of a hearing individual who does not have a speech disability to communicate using voice communication services by wire or radio. Requires, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, each interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service to participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund. (Sec. 104) Requires, with respect to equipment manufactured after the effective date of the regulations required under this section: (1) a manufacturer of equipment used for advanced communications services, including end user equipment, network equipment, and software, to ensure that the equipment and software that such manufacturer offers for sale or otherwise distributes in interstate commerce will be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such requirements are not achievable; and (2) a provider of advanced communications services to ensure that such services offered by such provider in or affecting interstate commerce are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless such requirements of this subsection are not achievable. Requires, whenever the preceding requirements are not achievable, a manufacturer or provider to ensure that its equipment or service is compatible with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access, unless such requirement is not achievable. Requires, within one year after the enactment of this Act, the FCC to promulgate specified implementing regulations. Defines the term "achievable" to mean with reasonable effort or expense, as determined by the FCC and requires, in determining whether the requirements are achievable, the FCC to consider specified factors. Authorizes the FCC to waive the requirements of this section for: (1) any feature or function of equipment used to provide or access advanced communications services, or for any class of such equipment, for any provider of advanced communications services, or for any class of such services, that is capable of accessing an advanced communications service and is designed for multiple purposes, but is designed primarily for purposes other than using advanced communications services; or (2) small entities. Makes the requirements of this section inapplicable to customized equipment or services that are not offered directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used. Prohibits construing this section so as to require a manufacturer of equipment used for advanced communications or a provider of advanced communications services to make every feature and function of every device or service accessible for every disability. Requires, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the FCC to establish regulations that facilitate the filing of formal and informal complaints that allege a violation of the Act concerning access by persons with disabilities or other provisions of this section, establish procedures for FCC enforcement actions with respect to such violations, and implement specified recordkeeping obligations for manufacturers and providers. Requires the FCC to report to Congress every two years concerning compliance, accessibility barriers, the number and nature of complaints, and an assessment of the requirements of this section on the development and deployment of new communications technologies.  Requires the Comptroller General (CG) to report on the FCC's compliance with the deadlines of this section, the appropriateness of the FCC's enforcement actions, and whether, and to what extent (if any), the requirements of this section have an effect on the development and deployment of new communications technologies. Requires the FCC to establish a clearinghouse of information on the availability of accessible products and services and accessibility solutions required for persons with disabilities under this section. Requires the FCC, upon the establishment of the clearinghouse, to conduct an informational and educational program designed to inform the public about the availability of the clearinghouse and the protections and remedies available under this section. Requires that when a manufacturer of a telephone used with public mobile services includes an Internet browser in such telephone or when the provider of mobile service arranges for the inclusion of a browser in telephones to sell to customers, the manufacturer or provider must ensure that the functions of the included browser (including the ability to launch the browser) are accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or have a visual impairment, unless doing so is not achievable, subject to exception. Makes the provisions of the preceding sentence effective three years following the enactment of this Act. Subjects a manufacturer or service provider determined by the FCC to have violated any of this section's requirements, to a forfeiture penalty of not more than $100,000 for each violation or each day of a continuing violation, except that the amount assessed for any continuing violation shall not exceed a total of $1 million for any single act or failure to act. (Sec. 105) Requires the FCC, within six months after the date of enactment of this Act, to establish rules that define as eligible for relay service support those programs that are FCC approved for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications service, Internet access service, and advanced communications, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, accessible by individuals who are deaf-blind. Authorizes the FCC to provide up to $10 million support annually from its interstate relay fund. (Sec. 106) Requires the FCC to establish the Emergency Access Advisory Committee for the purpose of achieving equal access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities, as a part of the migration to a national Internet protocol-enabled emergency network. Requires the Committee to conduct a national survey of individuals with disabilities to determine the most effective and efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities and to develop and submit to the FCC recommendations to implement such technologies and methods. Title II: Video Programming - (Sec. 201) Requires the FCC to establish the Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee to: (1) recommend a schedule of deadlines for the provision of closed captioning service; (2) identify the performance requirement for protocols, technical capabilities, and technical procedures needed to permit content providers, content distributors, Internet service providers, software developers, and device manufacturers to reliably encode, transport, receive, and render closed captions of video programming, except for consumer generated media, delivered using Internet protocol; (3) identify additional protocols, technical capabilities, and technical procedures beyond those available as of the date of enactment of the this Act of for the delivery of closed captions of video programming, except for consumer generated media, delivered using Internet protocol that are necessary to meet such performance objectives; (4) recommend technical standards to address the performance objectives; and (5) recommend any regulations that may be necessary to ensure compatibility between video programming, except for consumer generated media, delivered using Internet protocol and devices capable of receiving and displaying such programming in order to facilitate access to closed captions. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 202) Requires the FCC, one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to reinstate (modified, as specified) the video description regulations contained in the Implementation of Video Description of Video Programming Report and Order. Requires the FCC to commence specified inquiries after the phase-in of the reinstated regulations. Prohibits the FCC from issuing additional regulations unless it determines, at least two years after completing the inquiries, that the need for and benefits of providing video description for video programming, insofar as such programming is transmitted for display on television, are greater than the technical and economic costs of providing such additional programming. Sets a schedule for the phase-in of video description regulations. Requires the FCC to submit a specified report assessing video programming. Defines: (1) "video description" as the insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses between the program's dialogue; and (2) "video programming" as programming by, or generally considered comparable to programming provided by a television broadcast station, but not including consumer-generated media. Requires the FCC to identify methods to convey accessible emergency information to blind or visually impaired individuals and promulgate regulations that require video programming providers and video programming distributors and program owners to convey such emergency information in a manner accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Sets a deadline for the FCC to revise regulations requiring the provision of closed captioning on video programming delivered using Internet protocol. (Sec. 203) Revises provisions concerning closed caption decoder circuitry and video description capability. Requires, generally, that, if technically feasible, apparatus designed to receive or play back video programming transmitted simultaneously with sound, if such apparatus is manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States and uses a picture screen of any size: (1) be equipped with built-in closed caption decoder circuitry or capability designed to display closed-captioned video programming; (2) have the capability to decode and make available the transmission and delivery of video description services as required by the reinstated regulations; and (3) have the capability to decode and make available emergency information in a manner that is accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Sets forth provisions concerning picture screens less than 13 inches and waivers and exemptions form the preceding requirements. Requires the FCC to require that: (1) if achievable, apparatus designed to record video programming transmitted simultaneously with sound, if such apparatus is manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States, enable the rendering or the pass through of closed captions, video description signals, and emergency information such that viewers are able to activate and de-activate the closed captions and video description as the video programming is played back on a picture screen of any size; and (2) interconnection mechanisms and standards for digital video source devices are available to carry from the source device to the consumer equipment the information necessary to permit or render the display of closed captions and to make encoded video description and emergency information audible. (Sec. 204) Requires the FCC to require that: (1) if achievable, digital apparatus designed to receive or play back video programming transmitted in digital format simultaneously with sound, including apparatus designed to receive or display video programming transmitted in digital format using Internet protocol, be designed, developed, and fabricated so that control of appropriate built-in apparatus functions are accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired, except that the Commission may not specify the technical standards, protocols, procedures, and other technical requirements for meeting this requirement; (2) if on-screen text menus or other visual indicators built in to the digital apparatus are used to access the functions of the apparatus described in clause (1), such functions shall be accompanied by audio output that is either integrated or peripheral to the apparatus, so that such menus or indicators are accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired in real-time; (3) for such apparatus equipped with the functions described in clauses (1) and (2), built in access to those closed captioning and video description features through a mechanism be reasonably comparable to a button, key, or icon designated by activating the closed captioning or accessibility features; and (4) in applying this section the term "apparatus" does not include a navigation device. (Sec. 205) Requires the FCC to require that: (1) if achievable, the on-screen text menus and guides provided by navigation devices for the display or selection of multichannel video programming are audibly accessible in real-time upon request by individuals who are blind or visually impaired, except that the FCC may not specify the technical standards, protocols, procedures, and other technical requirements for meeting this requirement; and (2) for navigation devices with built-in closed captioning capability, access to that capability through a mechanism is reasonably comparable to a button, key, or icon designated for activating the closed captioning, or accessibility features.", "2023-03-22T18:07:28Z", null], ["111-hres-1307", 111, "hres", 1307, "Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-29", "2010-05-04", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]", "TN", "D", "G000309", 5, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.", "2023-01-11T13:16:00Z", null], ["111-hres-1310", 111, "hres", 1310, "Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the laser.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-29", "2010-05-04", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]", "MI", "R", "E000092", 6, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser, and the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness.", "2023-01-11T13:16:00Z", null], ["111-hr-5108", 111, "hr", 5108, "Cyber Privacy Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-22", "2010-04-22", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]", "MI", "R", "M001147", 0, "Cyber Privacy Act - Requires any Internet website that makes available to the public personal information of individuals to: (1) provide, in a clear and conspicuous location on the Internet website, a means for individuals whose personal information it contains to request the removal of such information; and (2) promptly remove the personal information of any individual who requests its removal. Treats a violation of this Act as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.", "2023-01-11T13:16:05Z", null], ["111-hr-5116", 111, "hr", 5116, "America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-22", "2011-01-04", "Became Public Law No: 111-358.", "House", "Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]", "TN", "D", "G000309", 107, "(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 17, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Education, and all other federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. Defines "STEM" as the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Directs such committee to: (1) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (2) develop, implement, and update every five years a five-year STEM education strategic plan which shall specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; and (3) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities, including documentation of assessments of the effectiveness of such programs and activities and rates of participation by underrepresented minorities and persons in rural areas. Requires the Director to annually report to Congress on the STEM education strategic plan.  (Sec. 102) Requires the establishment or designation of a Committee on Technology under National Science and Technology Council which shall be responsible for planning and coordinating federal programs and activities in advanced manufacturing research and development. Requires the Committee to: (1) establish goals and priorities for advanced manufacturing research and development that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing; (2) reduce federal and state governmental regulatory, logistical, and fiscal barriers that inhibit U.S. manufacturing; (3) facilitate the transfer of intellectual property and technology based on federally supported university research into commercialization and manufacturing; (4) identify technological, market, or business challenges that may best be addressed by public-private partnerships and that are likely to attract participation and primary funding from industry; (5) encourage the formation of such partnerships to respond to those challenges for transition to U.S. manufacturing; and (6) develop a strategic plan to guide federal programs and activities in support of advanced manufacturing research and development.  Requires the Director of OSTP to transmit the strategic plan and the subsequent updates to Congress.  (Sec. 103) Establishes a working group under National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal science agency research and policies related to the dissemination and long-term stewardship of the results of unclassified research supported by funding from federal science agencies having an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100 million.   Requires such working group to: (1) identify the specific objectives and public interests that need to be addressed by any policies coordinated under this section; and (2) consider the role of scientific publishers in the review process.   (Sec. 104) Instructs OSTP to develop policies for the management and use of federal scientific collections to improve their quality, organization, access, and long-term preservation for the benefit of scientific enterprise.  Requires OSTP to ensure the development of an online clearinghouse for information on the contents of, and access to, federal scientific collections.  Sets forth requirements for the disposal of federal scientific collections, including procedures for the transfer of collections no longer needed to qualified researchers.  Requires OSTP to develop a common set of methodologies to be used by federal agencies to project costs associated with the management and preservation of collections.  (Sec. 105) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize federal agencies to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance an agency's mission.  Prohibits the government from gaining an interest in intellectual property developed by a participant in a competition without the written consent of the participant, but authorizes the government to negotiate a license for the use of intellectual property developed by a participant.  Permits: (1) agreements with private, nonprofit entities to administer competitions; and (2) support for a competition to consist of federally appropriated funds and funds provided by the private sector for cash prizes. Title II: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Sec. 201) Expresses the sense of Congress that a renewed emphasis on technology development would enhance current mission capabilities of NASA and enable future missions, while encouraging NASA, private industry, and academia to spur innovation. States that NASA's Innovative Partnership Program is a valuable mechanism to accelerate technology maturation and encourages the transfer of technology into the private sector.  (Sec. 202) Expresses the sense of Congress that NASA is uniquely positioned to interest students in STEM, not only by the example it sets, but through its education programs.  Requires NASA to develop educational programs with specified goals. (Sec. 203) Directs the Administrator to arrange for an independent assessment of impediments to space science and engineering workforce development for minority and underrepresented groups at NASA.  (Sec. 204) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the International Space Station (ISS) represents a valuable and unique national asset which can be utilized to increase educational opportunities and scientific and technological innovation; (2) if the period for active utilization of the ISS is extended to at least 2020, the potential for such opportunities and innovation would be increased; and (3) efforts should be made to fully realize such potential.  Directs the Administrator to: (1) evaluate and expand efforts to maximize NASA's contribution to interagency efforts to enhance STEM education capabilities and U.S. technological excellence and global competitiveness; and (2) report on such evaluation.  (Sec. 205) Directs the Administrator to study the potential impacts of a commercial orbital platform program on STEM education in the United States. Title III: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - (Sec. 301) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require NOAA to implement specified programs and activities with respect to the oceanic and atmospheric research and development program.  Requires the Administrator to develop and report on NOAA's strategy for enhancing transformational research in its research and development portfolio to increase U.S. competitiveness in oceanic and atmospheric science and technology.  (Sec. 302) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require the Administrator to build upon the educational programs and activities of NOAA, with consideration given to the goal of promoting the participation of individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM fields and in promoting the acquisition and retention of highly qualified and motivated young scientists. Sets forth educational program goals. (Sec. 303) Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education, to request the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to study and report on the oceanic and atmospheric research and development scientific workforce. Requires the Administrator to evaluate such study and develop a workforce program and plan to institutionalize NOAA's federal science career pathways and address aging workforce issues. Title IV: National Institute of Standards and Technology - National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 402) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: (1) scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; (2) facilities construction and maintenance; and (3) industrial technology services activities, including the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program.  (Sec. 403) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. Requires the Under Secretary to serve as the Director of NIST.  (Sec. 404) Makes it an objective of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to enhance productivity and technological performance in U.S. manufacturing through providing community colleges with information about the job skills needed in small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in their regions.  Requires the Director to establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program, an innovative services initiative to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in: (1) reducing energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental waste to improve profitability; (2) accelerating the domestic commercialization of new product technologies; and (3) identifying and diversifying new markets. Bars the Director from undertaking any activities to accelerate such commercialization of a new product technology unless an analysis of market demand for the new technology has been conducted. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on cost share requirements under the Program and permits the Secretary to alter cost share requirements for the provision of financial assistance to a Center. Redesignates the Program as the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.   Requires the Director to: (1) evaluate the obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers which prevent them from effectively competing in the global market; (2) implement a comprehensive plan to train the Centers to address such obstacles; and (3) facilitate improved communication between the Centers to assist such manufacturers in the implementation of targeted solutions.   (Sec. 405) Requires the Director to establish a research initiative to support development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces and other shielded environments, such as high-rise buildings or collapsed structures where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires NIST to work with the private sector and federal agencies and issue a related report to Congress and to make such report publicly available.  (Sec. 406) Requires the Director to promote the participation of underrepresented minorities in research areas supported by NIST in evaluating applications for research fellowships and other student assistance.  Requires special consideration to be given to applications under the teacher science and technology enhancement program from teachers in high-need schools.  (Sec. 407) Removes the limitation on the amount of appropriated funds the Director is authorized to expend in any fiscal year for research fellowships and other student assistance.  Amends the Omnibus Trade and Competition Act of 1988 to repeal the Commerce, Science, and Technology Fellowship Program. (Sec. 408) Requires the Director to carry out a green manufacturing and construction initiative. Title V: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Support Programs - Subtitle A: National Science Foundation - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 503) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to NSF for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General.  (Sec. 504) Eliminates the ceiling on the number of limited-term personnel the National Science Board may permit to be appointed and assigned by its Chairman.  Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering, and education in science and engineering, to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by Congress or the President).  Revises provisions concerning the application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Board.   (Sec. 505) Establishes a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within NSF to serve as a central federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development.  Requires NSF, acting through the Center, to: (1) collect, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to U.S. science and engineering enterprise and other nations; (2) support research using the data it collects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets.  Requires the Director or the National Science Board to issue special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise.  (Sec. 506) Requires NSF to carry out a program of awarding grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing. Requires the Director to award grants to strengthen and expand scientific and technical education and training in advanced manufacturing, including NSF's advanced technological education program.   (Sec. 507) Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF.  (Sec. 508) Requires the Director to carry out a program to award grants to IHEs for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.  Requires IHEs, to be eligible for funding, to propose the establishment of a partnership that includes at least one private sector entity and that may include other IHEs, public sector institutions, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations. Prohibits the use of funds under this section for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures.  (Sec. 509) Requires the Director to establish a green chemistry basic research program to support research into green and sustainable chemistry.   (Sec. 510) Requires the Director to adjust funding for NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (or any program by which it is replaced) by at least the same rate as funding for the Graduate Research Fellowship program is adjusted.  Requires, for FY2011-FY2013, that at least half of the total NSF funds allocated to such programs be provided from funds appropriated for research and related activities.  Requires the Director to set the amount to be awarded in each year for certain NSF scholarships and graduate fellowships in the sciences and engineering and requires each scholarship or fellowship to include a cost of education allowance of $12,000.  (Sec. 511) Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to revise matching fund requirements for NSF Teaching Fellowships or Master Teaching Fellowships under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Requires entities to provide non-federal funds of at least 30% for a grant under $1.5 million and at least 50% for a grant of $1.5 million or more, while requiring that at least 50% of the non-federal funds be in cash.  Makes Teaching Fellowships and Master Teaching Fellowships available to retiring professionals in STEM fields.  (Sec. 512) Requires NSF to continue to support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program, the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program, and Hispanic-serving institutions as separate programs.  (Sec. 513) Requires the Director to permit specialized STEM high schools conducting research to participate in major data collection initiatives from universities, corporations, or government labs under a research grant from NSF as part of a research proposal.  (Sec. 514) Requires the Director to award grants to IHEs and nonprofit organizations for sites designated by the Director to provide research experiences for 6 or more undergraduate STEM students for sites designated at primarily undergraduate IHEs and 10 or more undergraduate STEM students for all other sites. (Sec. 515) Authorizes the award of grants to IHEs or their consortia for the establishment or expansion of partnerships with local or regional private sector entities to provide undergraduate students with private sector internship experiences that connect with their STEM coursework. Permits the inclusion of industry or professional associations in such partnerships. Requires a 50% non-federal cost-share from established or expanded partnerships.  Prohibits the use of federal funds: (1) to provide stipends or compensation to students for private sector internships, unless private sector entities match 75% of such funding; or (2) as payment or reimbursement to private sector entities, except for IHEs.  Requires the Director to submit a specified report concerning such awards.  (Sec. 516) Requires the Director to identify ways of using cyber-enabled learning to create an innovative STEM workforce and to help retrain and retain our existing STEM workforce to address national challenges, including national security and competitiveness, and to use technology to enhance or supplement laboratory learning.  (Sec. 517) Continues the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), with the objective of helping the eligible states to develop the research infrastructure that will make them more competitive for NSF and other federal research funding. Requires EPSCoR to continue to expand as NSF funding increases for EPSCoR.  Requires the Director to submit specified annual reports annually on EPSCoR.  Directs the EPSCoR Interagency Coordinating Committee to undertake specified activities.  Requires each federal agency that administers an EPSCoR or federal EPSCoR-like program to submit to OSTP a specified report on its program.  Requires the Director to contract with NAS to conduct a specified study on all federal agencies that administer an EPSCoR program or a similar program.  (Sec. 518) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the STEM Talent Expansion Program.  (Sec. 519) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should: (1) focus federal research and development resources primarily in the areas of STEM basic research and education; and (2) strive to ensure that federally-supported research is of the finest quality, is groundbreaking, and answers questions or solves problems that are of the utmost importance to society.  (Sec. 520) Requires IHEs that receive NSF research support and that have received at least $25 million in total federal research grants to maintain and report annually to the NSF the universal record locator for a public website that contains information concerning its general approach to and mechanisms for the transfer of technology and the commercialization of research results.  Requires NSF to create a website that links to each such website.  Prohibits IHEs from being required to reveal confidential, trade secret, or proprietary information on their websites.  (Sec. 521) Requires the Director to contract with NAS to initiate a study to evaluate, develop, or improve impact-on-society metrics, including the potential for commercial applications of research studies funded by grants from NSF or other federal agencies.  (Sec. 522) Authorizes the Director to use funds appropriated to carry out grants to IHEs for the provision of financial support for post-graduate research in fields of study with potential commercial applications to match any private sector grant of financial assistance to any post-doctoral program in such a field.  (Sec. 523) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should coordinate and collaborate with other federal agencies, including the DOE Office of Science, in its planning for the construction and stewardship of large facilities to ensure that joint investments may be made when practicable. (Sec. 524) Authorizes the Director to support a national research agenda in key areas affected by the increased use of public and private cloud computing.  Requires a review of cloud computing research opportunities and challenges. Requires the Director to provide annual reports on the outcomes of NSF investments in cloud computing research, recommendations for research focus and program improvements, or other related recommendations. Requires the NIST Director to collaborate with industry in the development of standards to support trusted cloud computing infrastructures, metrics, interoperability, and assurance and to support standards development.  (Sec. 525) Requires the Director to continue to support a program for awarding grants to tribal colleges and universities to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education and to increase the retention and graduation rates of Native American students in STEM.  (Sec. 526) Directs NSF to implement a policy for a specified broader impacts review criterion, including goals to achieve increased U.S. economic competitiveness, development of a globally competitive STEM workforce, and increased national security. Requires the Director to implement a policy for the criterion that takes certain actions with respect to NSF professional staff, merit review panels, grant applicants and recipients and principal investigators involving NSF research grants.  (Sec. 527) Requires the Director to award grants to IHEs for the implementation or expansion of research-based reforms in master's and doctoral level STEM education that emphasizes preparation for diverse careers utilizing STEM degrees, including at IHEs, in industry, and at government agencies and research laboratories. Describes the activities that may be supported by such grants.   Permits an IHE to partner with one or more other nonprofit education or research organizations, including scientific and engineering societies, to carry out the activities authorized under this section.  Subtitle B: Stem-Training Grant Program - (Sec. 551) States that the purpose of this subtitle is to replicate and implement programs at IHEs that provide integrated STEM and teacher education courses that lead to a baccalaureate degree with concurrent teacher certification.  (Sec. 552) Describes the types of undergraduate degree programs to be replicated and implemented.  (Sec. 553) Requires the Director to establish a grant program to carry out this subtitle's purpose.  Instructs the Director to ensure that grants are equitably distributed across all regions of the United States, accounting for population density and other geographic and demographic considerations.  Authorizes the Director to award competitive $2 million grants annually to IHEs for specified STEM training purposes. Bars an IHE from receiving a grant under the program unless it provides a prescribed non-federal match.  (Sec. 554) Authorizes the Director to contract for program oversight and fiscal management with an organization at an IHE, a nonprofit organization, or other entity that demonstrates experience in: (1) replicating one or more similar programs at regional or national levels; (2) providing programmatic and technical implementation assistance for the program; (3) performing data collection and analysis; and (4) providing accountability for results. Specifies the oversight responsibilities of the organization contracted to perform such program oversight and management. (Sec. 556) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this subtitle.  Title VI: Innovation - (Sec. 601) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to foster the innovation and commercialization of new technologies, products, processes, and services to promote productivity and economic growth in the United States.  Makes it the responsibility of the Office to: (1) develop policies to accelerate innovation and advance commercialization of research and development; (2) identify existing barriers to innovation and commercialization; (3) provide access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization; and (4) strengthen collaboration on policies related to innovation and commercialization.  Creates an Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise the Secretary respecting the Office's responsibilities.   (Sec. 602) Directs the Secretary to establish a program to provide loan guarantees for obligations to borrowers that are small- or medium-sized manufacturers for projects that use or produce innovative technologies.  Allows loan guarantees to be made only for projects that re-equip, expand, or establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to: (1) use an innovative technology or an innovative process in manufacturing; (2) manufacture an innovative technology product or an integral component of such a product; or (3) commercialize an innovative product, process, or idea that was developed by research funded by a grant from the federal government.  Limits the amount of a loan guarantee to 80% of the obligation. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities carried out under the program.  Permits the use of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to provide information about the program and to conduct outreach to potential borrowers. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to provide the cost of the loan guarantees under the program.   (Sec. 603) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to establish a regional innovation program to encourage and support the development of regional innovation strategies, including regional innovation clusters science and research parks.  Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to eligible recipients for activities related to the development of regional innovation clusters.  Sets forth permissible activities for which awarded grants may be used, including for: (1) facilitating market development of products and services developed by a regional innovation cluster; and (2) interacting with the public and state and local governments to meet the goals of a cluster.  Gives special consideration to: (1) applications from regions containing communities negatively impacted by trade; and (2) eligible recipients who agree to collaborate with local workforce investment area boards.  Prohibits the Secretary from providing more than half of the total cost share of any activity funded under this section.  Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or expansion of existing science parks.  Limits the amount of a grant to $750,000. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for projects for the construction or expansion, including renovation and modernization, of science park infrastructure.  Limits the maximum amount of loan principal guaranteed to $50 million for any single project and $300 million for all projects. Prohibits guaranteeing a loan after September 30, 2013.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for the costs of guaranteeing $300 million in loans for such science park infrastructure construction or expansion projects.  Establishes a regional innovation research and information program to: (1) gather, analyze, and disseminate information on best practices for regional innovation strategies; (2) provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of such strategies; and (3) collect and make available data on regional innovation clusters.  Authorizes the Secretary to award research grants to support program goals.  Requires the dissemination of data and analysis compiled under the program to other federal agencies, state and local governments, and nonprofit and for-profit entities. Instructs the Secretary to pursue collaboration with other federal agencies on regional innovation strategies, ensuring that such collaboration prioritizes the needs and challenges of small businesses.  Directs the Secretary to contract with an independent entity, such as NAS, to conduct an evaluation of the program, which shall include a recommendation as to whether such program should be continued or terminated. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this section (other than for loan guarantees for science park infrastructure projects).  (Sec. 604) Directs the Secretary to complete a study of the economic competitiveness and innovative capacity of the United States. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a process for obtaining public comments; and (2) an Innovation Advisory Board to advise the Secretary with respect to the conduct of the study.  Directs the Secretary to develop, based on the study, a national 10-year strategy for strengthening the innovative and competitive capacity of the federal government, state and local governments, IHEs, and the private sector.  (Sec. 605) Directs the Secretary to carry out a study of the barriers to the use of high-end computing simulation and modeling by small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States.  Permits the Secretary, the DOE Secretary, and the OSTP Director to carry out demonstration or pilot programs to gather experiential data to evaluate the feasibility and advisability of a specific program or policy initiative for reducing barriers to the use of high-end computer modeling and simulation by such manufacturers.  Title VII: NIST Green Jobs - NIST Grants for Energy Efficiency, New Job Opportunities, and Business Solutions Act of 2010 or the NIST GREEN JOBS Act of 2010 - (Sec. 703) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the themes under the competitive grant program within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to be related to projects: (1) designed to increase the viability both of traditional manufacturing sectors and other sectors; and (2) concerning the transfer of technology based on the technological needs of manufacturers and available technologies from IHEs, laboratories, and other technology producing entities. Authorizes such themes to extend beyond such areas to include projects related to construction industry modernization.  Revises the selection criteria for such grants. Requires the NIST Director to: (1) endeavor to select at least one proposal in each of the nine statistical divisions of the United States; and (2) award grants to proposals that will create jobs or train newly hired employees, promote technology transfer and commercialization of environmentally focused materials, increase energy efficiency, and improve the competitiveness of industries in regions in which the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers are located.  Authorizes the Director to award grants to proposals that will: (1) encourage greater cooperation and foster partnerships in energy efficiency and building technology; and (2) collect data and analyze the increasing connection between manufactured products and manufacturing techniques, the future of construction practices, and the emerging application of products from green energy industries.  Limits award duration to three years. Authorizes awards to be used by the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to assist small or medium-sized construction firms.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out such NIST grant program.  Title VIII: General Provisions - (Sec. 801) Requires a GAO review of the status of the programs authorized by this Act.  (Sec. 802) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to pay the salaries of any individuals who are convicted of: (1) selling or possessing with intent to sell obscene visual matter on federal property; or (2) engaging in activities related to visual material involving the sexual exploitation of minors.  (Sec. 803) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) undertake research and development work in connection with any matter in relation to which the FCC has jurisdiction; and (2) promote the carrying out of such research and development or otherwise to arrange for it to be carried out.  Title IX: Department of Energy - (Sec. 901) Repeals provisions of the Department of Energy Science Education Enhancement Act regarding: (1) the pilot grant program to help states establish or expand public, statewide specialty schools for science and mathematics; (2) a summer internship program to provide experiential-based learning opportunities at the national laboratories; and (3) a program to make available to teachers and students web-based K-12 STEM education resources related to DOE's science and energy mission.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out the establishment or expansion of summer institutes at the national laboratories.  (Sec. 902) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out: (1) the nuclear science talent expansion program and nuclear science competitiveness grants; (2) hydrocarbon systems science program expansion grants; (3) DOE early career awards; (4) the Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Graduate Fellowship Program; and (5) the distinguished scientist program.  Modifies the definition of "hydrocarbon systems science" to include hydrocarbon spill response and remediation.  (Sec. 903) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out certain research and development activities of the Office of Science.  (Sec. 904) Amends the America COMPETES Act to instruct the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) of DOE to achieve the goals of ARPA-E through energy technology projects which identify and promote revolutionary advances in applied sciences.  Includes as responsibilities of the Director of ARPA-E: (1) the research and development of advanced manufacturing process and technologies for the domestic manufacturing of novel energy technologies; and (2) with respect to achieving ARPA-E goals through energy technology projects by accelerating transformational technological advances in areas that industry is not likely to undertake because of technical and financial uncertainty, ensuring that applications for funding disclose the extent of current and prior efforts in pursuit of the technology area for which funding is being requested, adopting measures to ensure that program managers adhere to the objectives of accelerating such technological advances in such areas in making awards under this section, and providing a summary in the annual report of the instances and reasons for ARPA-E funding projects in technology areas already being undertaken by industry.  Authorizes the Director to provide awards through grants and other transactions to carry out ARPA-E.  Requires the Director to establish within ARPA-E a staff to enable ARPA-E to carry out its responsibilities in conjunction with the operations of DOE.  Requires the Director to designate ARPA-E employees to serve as program directors (under current law, as program managers). Eliminates the requirement that energy technology projects to be supported under a program established within ARPA-E shall be selected with advice from certain advisory committees, as appropriate.  Includes as responsibilities of program directors the identification of: (1) innovative cost-sharing arrangements for ARPA-E projects, including through use of the authority under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for reducing or eliminating the 20% non-federal cost share requirement with respect to a research and development activity of an applied nature; and (2) mechanisms for commercial application of successful energy technology development projects, including through establishment of partnerships between awardees and commercial entities.  Revises program manager terms.  Revises the requirement for the compensation of the scientific, engineering, and professional personnel appointed by the Director. Modifies the restriction on the number of such personnel whom the Director has the authority to appoint.  Extends the deadlines for submission of the strategic vision roadmaps to Congress.  Instructs the Director to seek opportunities to partner with purchasing and procurement programs of federal agencies to demonstrate energy technologies resulting from activities funded through ARPA-E.  Extends by two years the period under which the Secretary shall offer to contract with NAS for an evaluation of how well ARPA-E is achieving its goals and mission and how lessons learned from the operation of ARPA-E may apply to the operation of other DOE programs.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to the Director to carry out the purposes of ARPA-E.  Increases the percentage of the amount allocated for use for technology transfer and outreach activities of ARPA-E.  Title X: Education - (Sec. 1002) Repeals specified provisions of the America COMPETES Act relating to math and science and critical foreign language education.  (Sec. 1003) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for the Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow program to carry out grant programs for baccalaureate degrees and master's degrees in STEM or critical foreign languages. Decreases the amount of the non-federal match required with respect to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs in mathematics, science, or critical foreign languages. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out such programs.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2012 for grants to promote better alignment of secondary school graduation requirements with needed knowledge and skills to succeed in 21st century postsecondary endeavors and to establish or improve P-16 education data systems.", "2023-03-22T18:07:22Z", null], ["111-hr-5132", 111, "hr", 5132, "Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-22", "2010-04-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.", "House", "Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]", "UT", "D", "M001142", 0, "Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010 - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a research initiative for the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces, such as underground mines, and other shielded environments, like high-rise buildings or collapsed structures, where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires the Director to work with the private sector and appropriate federal agencies to perform needs assessments to identify and evaluate the measurement, technical standards, and conformity assessment needs required, as well as support the development of technical standards and conformance architecture, to improve the operation of emergency communication and tracking technologies.", "2023-01-11T13:16:05Z", null], ["111-hr-5094", 111, "hr", 5094, "To authorize the National Science Foundation to carry out a pilot program to award innovation inducement cash prizes in areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-21", "2010-04-21", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]", "IL", "D", "L000563", 1, "Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out a pilot program for awarding innovation inducement cash prizes in any area of research supported by NSF.  Instructs the Director, in identifying topics for prize competitions to be held under such program, to: (1) consult widely within and outside of the federal government; (2) give priority to high-risk, high-reward research challenges and to problems whose solution could improve the economic competitiveness of the United States; and (3) give consideration to the extent to which the topics have the potential to raise public awareness about federally sponsored research.  Sets forth provisions with regard to the types of contests, advertising and announcements, funding, and eligibility for prizes competitions under this Act.  Authorizes the Director to: (1) announce up to five prize competitions through FY2013; (2) set the amount of each prize award based on the prize topic; and (3) convene an expert panel to select the winners of prize competitions.  Allows the Director to enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer a prize competition.", "2023-01-11T13:16:06Z", null], ["111-hr-5074", 111, "hr", 5074, "National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-20", "2010-04-20", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.", "House", "Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]", "OR", "D", "W000793", 0, "National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: (1) scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; (2) facilities construction and maintenance; and (3) industrial technology services activities, including the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program.   Establishes in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and requires the Under Secretary to conduct policy analysis on innovation and technical standards to improve and promote U.S. competitiveness.  Requires the Director to reorganize the scientific and technical research and services laboratory program as specified.  Directs the Secretary to promote collaboration among federal departments and agencies and private sector stakeholders.  Requires the Director to establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program, an innovative services initiative to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in: (1) reducing their energy usage and environmental waste; and (2) accelerating the domestic commercialization of new product technologies, including components for renewable energy systems.   Directs the Secretary to establish appropriate criteria to be considered in determining the cost share of a Hollings Manufacturing Extension Center, but in no case shall it exceed half of the costs incurred by such Center.  Revises the funding for a Center under the Program after the sixth year of operation.   Requires the Director to establish a bioscience research program. Authorizes the Director to establish university research centers at institutions of higher education to conduct research to further the program's objectives.", "2023-01-11T13:16:06Z", null], ["111-hr-5081", 111, "hr", 5081, "Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-20", "2010-04-20", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]", "NY", "R", "K000210", 82, "Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) allocate the paired electromagnetic spectrum bands of 758-763 megahertz and 788-793 megahertz (referred to as D Block) for public safety broadband communications and assign such paired bands to public safety; (2) establish rules to permit a public safety broadband licensee to authorize public safety service providers to construct and operate a wireless public safety broadband network in the licensee's spectrum if such authorization would expedite public safety broadband communications; (3) require that any wireless public safety broadband network be fully interoperable, provide for user roaming, be disaster survivable, and have the appropriate level of cyber security; (4) establish regulations to authorize the shared use of the public safety broadband spectrum and network infrastructure by entities that are not defined as public safety services; (5) establish regulations to allow use of the public safety broadband spectrum by emergency response providers; and (6) develop a public safety agency statement of requirements that enables nationwide interoperability and roaming across any communications system using public safety broadband spectrum.", "2023-01-11T13:16:06Z", null], ["111-hres-1278", 111, "hres", 1278, "In support and recognition of National Safe Digging Month, April, 2010.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-20", "2010-05-05", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]", "PA", "R", "S001154", 0, "Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.  Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before conducting any digging or excavation activities.", "2023-01-11T13:16:01Z", null], ["111-hres-1269", 111, "hres", 1269, "Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope for astronomical observation by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-15", "2010-05-04", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]", "OH", "R", "T000462", 4, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation. Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind. Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos. Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy.", "2023-01-11T13:16:01Z", null], ["111-hr-5020", 111, "hr", 5020, "To require the Federal Communications Commission to extend the time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-14", "2010-04-14", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]", "CA", "D", "W000187", 58, "Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend for 45 days the time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal.  States that such extension shall: (1) permit petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments on or before June 17, 2010; (2) permit responses to petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments on or before July, 16, 2010; and (3) permit replies to such responses on or before August 1, 2010.", "2023-01-11T13:16:08Z", null], ["111-hr-4997", 111, "hr", 4997, "National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-13", "2010-04-13", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.", "House", "Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]", "IL", "D", "L000563", 0, "National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering and education in science and engineering to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by the Congress or the President). Repeals the requirement that the Inspector General of NSF conduct an audit every three years on the Board's compliance with open meetings subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act.  Directs NSF to implement a policy for a specified broader impacts review criterion, including goals to achieve increased U.S. economic competitiveness, development of a globally competitive STEM workforce, and increased national security.  Requires NSF to: (1) use at least 5% of its research budget to fund basic, high-risk, high-reward (transformative) research proposals; (2) make awards of not exceeding $5 million over a period of up to five years to interdisciplinary research collaborations likely to assist in addressing critical challenges to national security, competitiveness, and societal well-being; and (3) carry out a program to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing.  Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF. Sets forth provisions concerning funding for related education and workforce training, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.", "2023-01-11T13:16:09Z", null], ["111-hr-4998", 111, "hr", 4998, "To establish and to expand partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-04-13", "2010-04-13", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.", "House", "Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]", "IN", "D", "H001030", 0, "Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out a program to award merit-reviewed, competitive grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.  Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures.", "2023-01-11T13:16:08Z", null], ["111-s-3191", 111, "s", 3191, "Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-26", "2010-04-13", "Held at the desk.", "Senate", "Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]", "TX", "R", "H001016", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions to digital transmissions by removing the word "analog." Modifies requirements regarding the setting of the statutory licensing fee. Shifts certain tasks from the Librarian of Congress to the Copyright Royalty Judges. Extends through December 31, 2020, the earliest date through which voluntary royalty agreements remain in effect. Revises requirements regarding the establishment of royalty fees for secondary transmissions of network and non-network stations. Redesignates superstations as non-network stations. Removes provisions requiring statutory licenses for secondary transmissions of significantly viewed signals. Requires that a specified predictive model be used to determine presumptively whether a person resides in an unserved household with respect to digital signals. Revises requirements regarding local-into-local satellite retransmissions. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 3-month period. Requires that one-half of any statutory damages for a willful or repeated pattern of violations be deposited with the Register of Copyrights for distribution to copyright owners whose works were included in the secondary transmissions that were the subject of the damages. Extends through December 31, 2020, the copyright liability moratorium allowing a subscriber who does not receive a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network broadcast station to receive signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if that subscriber had satellite service terminated after July 11, 1998, and before October 31, 1999 or received such service on October 31, 1999. (Sec. 103) Requires statutory licenses for secondary transmissions into a station's local market relating to significantly viewed stations or low power programming. Revises requirements regarding reports satellite carriers must submit to network stations. Sets forth special secondary transmission licensing provisions with respect to: (1) states with a single full-power network station; (2) states with all network stations and non-network stations in the same local market; (3) specified other stations; and (4) networks of noncommercial educational broadcast stations. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for of a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 6-month period. (Sec. 104) Modifies requirements regarding the calculation of secondary transmission statutory license semiannual deposits cable systems must make with the Register of Copyrights. Modifies various definitions, including defining certain terms to include references to primary streams and multicast streams. (Sec. 105) Requires, when an injunction that was imposed on a carrier before enactment of this Act because of a willful or repeated pattern or practice of delivering a primary transmission to subscribers who are not eligible to receive the transmission, waiver of the injunction if the carrier is providing local-into-local service to all DMAs and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifies that: (1) the carrier's beams are designed and predicted to provide a good quality signal to at least 90% of households; and (2) there is no material evidence that there has been a satellite or subsystem failure after the satellite's launch that precludes providing a good signal to at least that percentage. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the court issuing the injunction, the Register of Copyrights, and Congress on the qualified carrier's compliance with the royalty payment and household eligibility requirements. Requires an entity recognized as a qualified carrier to continue to provide local-into-local service to all DMAs. Imposes penalties for violations. Declares that an entity provides local-into-local service to all DMAs if the entity provides local service in all DMAs with a good quality satellite signal to at least 90% of the households in a DMA. (Sec. 106) Requires a Copyright Office fee to be paid upon filing a statement of account based on certain secondary transmissions of primary transmissions. (Sec. 107) Ends, on December 31, 2020, the effectiveness of provisions relating to limitations on exclusive rights regarding secondary transmissions of distant television programming by satellite. Title II: Communications Provisions - (Sec. 202) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend to: (1) December 31, 2020, the termination of provisions allowing satellite retransmission of network station signals (without the station's consent) to a subscriber who is located outside of the local market of the station and resides in an unserved household; and (2) January 1, 2021, the termination of provisions prohibiting a television broadcast station that provides retransmission consent from engaging in exclusive contracts for carriage or failing to negotiate in good faith, and the termination of provisions prohibiting a multichannel video programming distributor from failing to negotiate in good faith for retransmission consent.  (Sec. 203) Allows a satellite carrier to retransmit a significantly viewed signal of a station located outside of the local market in which a subscriber is located, but: (1) only for subscribers receiving local-into-local (currently, analog local-into-local) service; or (2) regarding high definition (HD) signals, only if the carrier also retransmits available HD signals of a station in the local market of the subscriber and affiliated with the same network. (Sec. 204) Allows a carrier to retransmit HD signals to a reception antenna separate from the one for non-HD signals. Revises the rules regarding: (1) the reception of distant signals by certain grandfathered and nongrandfathered subscribers; (2) models for predicting the reception level; and (3) on-location testing of reception levels. (Sec. 206) Establishes a process for the FCC to issue a certification for purposes of provisions relating to recognition of carriers as qualified for statutory licensing of local-into-local satellite service. (Sec. 207) Requires each eligible satellite carrier providing any local-into-local HD secondary transmissions before enactment of this Act to carry the HD signals of qualified noncommercial educational television stations in that local market according to a specified time schedule. Defines "eligible satellite carrier" as any satellite carrier that is not a party to a carriage contract that: (1) governs carriage of at least 30 qualified noncommercial educational television stations; and (2) is in force and effect within 120 days after enactment.  (Sec. 209) Directs the FCC to require as a condition of any provision, initial authorization, or authorization renewal that a provider of direct broadcast satellite service providing video programming, or a qualified satellite provider providing such programming, reserve a specified portion of its channel capacity for noncommercial programming of an educational or informational nature. Title III: Reports and Savings Provision - (Sec. 302) Requires the Register of Copyrights to report to Congress on phasing out the statutory licensing requirements in specified provisions by making those provisions inapplicable to the secondary transmission of a primary transmission of a broadcast station that is authorized to license the secondary transmission. (Sec. 303) Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the changes to the carriage requirements currently imposed on multichannel video programming distributors under the Communications Act of 1934 and FCC regulations that would be required by or beneficial to consumers if Congress implemented such a phase-out. (Sec. 304) Requires the FCC to report to Congress on: (1) the number of households in a state that receive local broadcast stations from a station located in a different state; (2) the extent to which consumers have access to in-state broadcast programming; and (3) whether there are alternatives to the use of DMAs to define local markets that would provide more consumers with in-state broadcast programming. (Sec. 305) Requires satellite carriers to report (for five years) to the FCC regarding local market retransmissions. Requires an FCC study and report concerning incentives that would induce a satellite carrier to provide television in certain local markets in which the carrier does not provide service. (Sec. 306) Prohibits anything: (1) in specified federal law or agency regulations from being construed to prevent a multichannel video programming distributor from retransmitting a performance or display of a work pursuant to an authorization granted by the copyright owner or, if within the scope of its authorization, its licensee; and (2) in clause (1) of this section from being construed to affect any obligation of a multichannel video programming distributor to obtain the authority of a television broadcast station before retransmitting that station's signal. (Sec. 307) States that: (1) unless provided otherwise this Act shall take effect on February 27, 2010; and (2) the secondary transmission of a performance or display of a work embodied in a primary transmission is not an infringement of copyright if it was made by a satellite carrier on or after February 27, 2010, and prior to enactment of this Act, and was in compliance with the law as in existence on February 27, 2010. Title IV: Severability - Requires that if any portion of this Act is held unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act remains in effect. Title V: Determination of Budgetary Effects - States that the budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.", "2023-01-11T13:21:40Z", null], ["111-sres-472", 111, "sres", 472, "A resolution in recognition and support of National Safe Digging Month.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-26", "2010-03-26", "Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)", "Senate", "Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]", "NJ", "D", "L000123", 2, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.", "2017-12-13T21:30:35Z", null], ["111-hres-1231", 111, "hres", 1231, "Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-25", "2010-05-04", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]", "NJ", "D", "H001032", 13, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates the achievement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS I) team who worked together to enable the successful operation of the TIROS I to establish applications of space systems and technology for the benefit of people worldwide.  Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs which are critical for preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead future U.S. space endeavors. Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation that contributes to U.S. innovation and economic growth.  Looks forward to the next 50 years of U.S. achievements in the peaceful use of space.", "2023-01-11T13:16:16Z", null], ["111-s-3180", 111, "s", 3180, "A bill to prohibit the use of funds for the termination of the Constellation Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-25", "2010-03-25", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL]", "FL", "R", "L000572", 8, "Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to comply with the provision under the heading Exploration in the Science Appropriations Act, 2010 (title III of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010) relating to a prohibition on the use of funds for termination or elimination of any programs, projects, or activities of the architecture of NASA's Constellation Program.  Bars use of the provisions of the Anti-Deficiency Act as a basis for terminating or eliminating any contracts, programs, projects, or activities of the Program.  Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report on the Program to Congress. Requires such report to set forth a description and assessment of the contracts, programs, projects, and activities of the Program, if any, that are contrary to law or are experiencing waste, fraud, or abuse.  Instructs the Administrator of NASA to ensure shuttle launch capability, including by not terminating any contractor support that will limit or impair the launching of, at a minimum, the payloads manifested for the shuttle.", "2023-01-11T13:16:11Z", null], ["111-s-3186", 111, "s", 3186, "Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-25", "2010-03-26", "Became Public Law No: 111-151.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)  Extends through April 30, 2010, the adjustment of royalty fees for the secondary transmission of the primary analog transmissions of network stations and superstations. Extends through such date the moratorium on copyright liability for subscribers not receiving a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network television broadcast station and receiving signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if such subscribers had satellite service of such network signal terminated between July 11, 1998, and October 31, 1999. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend through April 30, 2010, the exemption of a subscriber from the originating station consent requirement for retransmission of broadcasting station signals if the subscriber receives the retransmitted signals directly to a home satellite antenna, is located outside the station's local market, and resides in an unserved household. Extends through May 1, 2010, the requirement that certain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit: (1) a television broadcast station that provides retransmission consent from engaging in exclusive contracts for carriage or failing to negotiate in good faith; and (2) a multichannel video programming distributor from failing to negotiate in good faith for retransmission consent.", "2023-03-22T18:07:28Z", null], ["111-hr-4925", 111, "hr", 4925, "Healthy Media for Youth Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-24", "2010-03-24", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]", "WI", "D", "B001230", 52, "Healthy Media for Youth Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to nonprofit organizations to provide for the establishment, operation, coordination, and evaluation of programs to: (1) increase the media literacy of girls and boys, and (2) support the empowerment of girls or boys in a variety of ways. Permits giving priority to grant applicants providing non-federal matching funds. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in coordination with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to review, synthesize, and conduct or support research on the role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media on the psychological, sexual, physical, and interpersonal development of youth. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to convene a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media, to develop voluntary steps and goals for promoting healthy and positive depictions of girls and women in the media for the benefit of all youth.", "2023-01-11T13:16:22Z", null], ["111-hres-1213", 111, "hres", 1213, "Recognizing the need to improve the participation and performance of America's students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, supporting the ideals of National Lab Day, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-24", "2010-05-04", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]", "OH", "D", "F000455", 30, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the ideals of National Lab Day (during the first week of May). Calls upon the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue fostering partnerships such as those involved in National Lab Day.", "2023-01-11T13:16:17Z", null], ["111-sres-459", 111, "sres", 459, "A resolution congratulating KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-17", "2010-03-17", "Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1679; text as passed Senate: CR S1679; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)", "Senate", "Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]", "AK", "R", "M001153", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East.  Recognizes the volunteer staff of KICY Radio.  Wishes the staff of KICY Radio well with the continued efforts to serve the people of western Alaska and the Russian Far East with culturally relevant programming.", "2022-02-03T06:06:04Z", null], ["111-s-3110", 111, "s", 3110, "Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-15", "2010-03-15", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]", "MN", "D", "K000367", 2, "Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to start a rulemaking to assist consumers: (1) in making realistic assumptions, before they purchase broadband service, about the actual speeds that may reasonably be expected and how those assumptions may be affected by the consumer's hardware, peak service periods, and other factors; and (2) in determining, after they purchase broadband service, whether they are getting the level of broadband service for which they are paying.  Requires the FCC, in those regulations, to establish, and revise as needed, technical standards for quantifying broadband service measures of performance and other features.", "2023-01-11T13:16:13Z", null], ["111-s-3115", 111, "s", 3115, "Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-15", "2010-03-15", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]", "MN", "D", "K000367", 1, "Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 - Revises provisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for matching grants (with a federal share of up to 80%) to eligible entities for: (1) the implementation and operation of E-911 services, migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services and applications; (2) the implementation of IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by Next Generation 9-1-1 services, including the establishment of IP backbone networks and the application layer software infrastructure needed to interconnect the multitude of emergency response organizations; and (3) training in 9-1-1 services of public safety personnel, including call-takers, first responders, and other individuals and organizations who are part of the emergency response chain.  Defines "9-1-1 services" as service including both E-911 services and Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Defines "Next Generation 9-1-1 services" to mean an IP-based system comprised of hardware, software, data, and operational policies and procedures that: (1) provides standardized interfaces from emergency call and message services to support emergency communications; (2) processes all types of emergency calls, including voice, data, and multimedia information; (3) acquires and integrates additional emergency call data useful to call routing and handling; (4) delivers the emergency calls, messages, and data to the appropriate public safety answering point and other appropriate emergency entities; (5) supports data or video communications needs for coordinated incident response and management; or (6) provides broadband service to public safety answering points or other first responder entities. Requires a report to Congress from: (1) the Administrator of General Services (GSA) identifying the 9-1-1 capabilities of the multi-line telephone system in use by all federal agencies in all federal buildings and properties; and (2) the Comptroller General (GAO) concerning sate and local use of 9-1-1 service charges.", "2023-01-11T13:16:13Z", null], ["111-hr-4829", 111, "hr", 4829, "Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-11", "2010-06-17", "Subcommittee Hearings Held.", "House", "Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]", "CA", "D", "E000215", 9, "Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 - Revises provisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for matching grants (with a federal share of up to 80%) to eligible entities for: (1) the implementation and operation of E-911 services, migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services and applications; (2) the implementation of IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by Next Generation 9-1-1 services, including the establishment of IP backbone networks and the application layer software infrastructure needed to interconnect the multitude of emergency response organizations; and (3) training in 9-1-1 services of public safety personnel, including call-takers, first responders, and other individuals and organizations who are part of the emergency response chain.  Defines "9-1-1 services" as service including both E-911 services and Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Defines "Next Generation 9-1-1 services" to mean an IP-based system comprised of hardware, software, data, and operational policies and procedures that: (1) provides standardized interfaces from emergency call and message services to support emergency communications; (2) processes all types of emergency calls, including voice, data, and multimedia information; (3) acquires and integrates additional emergency call data useful to call routing and handling; (4) delivers the emergency calls, messages, and data to the appropriate public safety answering point and other appropriate emergency entities; (5) supports data or video communications needs for coordinated incident response and management; or (6) provides broadband service to public safety answering points or other first responder entities. Requires a report to Congress from: (1) the Administrator of General Services (GSA) identifying the 9-1-1 capabilities of the multi-line telephone system in use by all federal agencies in all federal buildings and properties; and (2) the Comptroller General (GAO) concerning state and local use of 9-1-1 service charges.", "2023-01-11T13:16:24Z", null], ["111-hr-4804", 111, "hr", 4804, "Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-10", "2010-03-16", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.", "House", "Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24]", "FL", "D", "K000370", 20, "Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to: (1) take all necessary steps to ensure that all Space Shuttle Program activities and operations are able to continue, or to be resumed, including flight operations and support, pending the completion of required reviews, requirements, and reports; and (2) ensure space shuttle launch capability through FY2011 by enabling launch, at a minimum, of all payloads manifested as of February 28, 2010.  Instructs the Administrator to ask the National Academies of Science (NAS) to appoint a Flight Certification Review Committee to: (1) review space shuttle certification activities undertaken or initiated after February 2003; and (2) assess their adequacy in assuring vehicle durability, flight-worthiness, and sustainability for continued operations of up to five years beyond the flight manifest planned as February 2010.  Requires NASA to operate the Space Shuttle Program at a flight rate of not more than 2 missions in any consecutive 12-month period during FY2010-FY2012.  Prohibits termination of such Program as of a scheduled date certain.  Specifies the conditions for termination of space shuttle missions operations. Requires a determination by the President regarding termination of missions in support of International Space Station (ISS) operations and Congress to be notified of any such determination.  Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles and the preservation of shuttle vehicle and systems design and engineering data. States that is shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its ISS International Partners, to support full and complete utilization of the Space Station through at least the year 2020. Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements, and the Comptroller General to monitor such review.  Establishes responsibility for the ISS United States National Laboratory in the Space Operations Mission Directorate, ISS Program Office. Delegates to a Deputy Associate Administrator for ISS the conduct of ISS operations by NASA and non-NASA organizations.  Establishes a management entity for the National Laboratory to implement research and development projects using the ISS U.S. segment.  Guarantees National Laboratory-managed experiments access to 50% of the U.S.'s research facilities allocation through FY2014, increased by an additional 10% annually through FY2020.  Establishes a National Space Transportation System. Requires a technology development plan. Provides for specified crew and cargo studies, reviews, and activities.", "2023-01-11T13:16:25Z", null], ["111-hr-4809", 111, "hr", 4809, "FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-10", "2010-03-10", "Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.", "House", "Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]", "CA", "D", "M001166", 2, "FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit each commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation and to interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology and other Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureaus and technical staff.  Requires such engineer or scientist to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in his or her respective field of expertise.", "2023-01-11T13:16:25Z", null], ["111-hr-4784", 111, "hr", 4784, "Internet Freedom Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-09", "2010-03-09", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]", "OR", "D", "W000793", 0, "Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to: (1) award grants, agreements, or contracts to develop deployable technologies to defeat Internet suppression and censorship; and (2) award incentives to organizations that successfully develop such technologies. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) denounce governments and private entities that restrict, censor, ban, and block access to information on the Internet; and (2) support the deployment, at the earliest practicable date, of technologies aimed at defeating state-directed and state-sponsored Internet suppression and the persecution by governments and private entities of individuals who use the Internet.", "2023-01-11T13:16:26Z", null], ["111-hres-1150", 111, "hres", 1150, "Designating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a national security interest and asset.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-09", "2010-03-10", "Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1295-1296)", "House", "Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]", "TX", "D", "J000032", 16, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the National Aeronuatics and Space Administration (NASA) is a national security asset and interest for the United States; (2) elimination of the Constellation program (the human space flight program that was to succeed the Space Shuttle program) will present homeland security implications for cyberspace; critical infrastructure, and the U.S. intelligence community; (3) elimination of the Constellation program will compromise the effectiveness of the International Space Station (ISS); (4) continuation of the Constellation program is crucial to improving national security, climate, and research in science and medicine; and (5) the United States should maintain its funding of the Constellation program and should begin funding commercial space in five years and not sooner.", "2023-01-11T13:16:18Z", null], ["111-s-3068", 111, "s", 3068, "Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-03", "2010-03-03", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1026-1030)", "Senate", "Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]", "TX", "R", "H001016", 1, "Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to: (1) take all necessary steps to ensure that all Space Shuttle Program activities and operations are able to continue, or to be resumed, including flight operations and support, pending the completion of required reviews, requirements, and reports; and (2) ensure space shuttle launch capability through FY2011 by enabling launch, at a minimum, of all payloads manifested as of February 28, 2010.  Instructs the Administrator to ask the National Academies of Science (NAS) to appoint a Flight Certification Review Committee to: (1) review space shuttle certification activities undertaken or initiated after February 2003; and (2) assess their adequacy in assuring vehicle durability, flight-worthiness, and sustainability for continued operations of up to five years beyond the flight manifest planned as February 2010.  Requires NASA to operate the Space Shuttle Program at a flight rate of not more than 2 missions in any consecutive 12-month period during FY2010-FY2012.  Prohibits termination of such Program as of a scheduled date certain.  Specifies the conditions for termination of space shuttle missions operations. Requires a determination by the President regarding termination of missions in support of International Space Station (ISS) operations and Congress to be notified of any such determination.  Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles and the preservation of shuttle vehicle and systems design and engineering data. States that it shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its ISS International Partners, to support full and complete utilization of the Space Station through at least the year 2020. Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements, and the Comptroller General to monitor such review.  Establishes responsibility for the ISS United States National Laboratory in the Space Operations Mission Directorate, ISS Program Office. Delegates to a Deputy Associate Administrator for ISS the conduct of ISS operations by NASA and non-NASA organizations.  Establishes a management entity for the National Laboratory to implement research and development projects using the ISS U.S. segment.  Guarantees National Laboratory-managed experiments access to 50% of the U.S.'s research facilities allocation through FY2014, increased by an additional 10% annually through FY2020.  Establishes a National Space Transportation System. Requires a technology development plan. Provides for specified crew and cargo studies, reviews, and activities.", "2023-01-11T13:16:15Z", null], ["111-hres-1133", 111, "hres", 1133, "Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-03-02", "2010-03-19", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]", "TX", "D", "J000126", 14, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States. Honors and recognizes African-American innovators who have contributed to scientific education and research and whose contributions have increased economic empowerment in the United States.  Encourages the Obama administration to invest in programs proven effective to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans as well as other minority and disadvantaged groups in the sciences.", "2023-01-11T13:16:19Z", null], ["111-s-3042", 111, "s", 3042, "A bill to provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences on the technical policy decisions and technical personnel at the Federal Communications Commission.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-25", "2010-02-25", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]", "ME", "R", "S000663", 1, "Directs the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to complete a study of the technical policy decisionmaking and technical personnel at the FCC.", "2023-01-11T13:16:30Z", null], ["111-hres-1097", 111, "hres", 1097, "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-23", "2010-03-02", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]", "IL", "D", "L000563", 29, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.  Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.", "2023-01-11T13:16:19Z", null], ["111-sres-417", 111, "sres", 417, "A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-11", "2010-02-23", "Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S715)", "Senate", "Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]", "DE", "D", "K000373", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.  Declares that the Senate continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.", "2023-01-11T13:16:30Z", null], ["111-hr-4619", 111, "hr", 4619, "E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-09", "2010-02-22", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.", "House", "Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]", "MA", "D", "M000133", 4, "E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement a five-year pilot program which distributes funding to secondary schools participating in the E-Rate program (which provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries) so that they can provide residential broadband service vouchers to students who are eligible to participate in the school lunch program and have a computer at home.  Includes community colleges and Head Start agencies in the E-Rate program. Directs the FCC to implement a pilot program that, for the five years following this Act's enactment, is the exclusive source of federal funding for broadband equipment and services for community colleges and Head Start agencies. Requires the FCC to implement a four-year pilot program that allows secondary schools that are eligible for the highest percentage discounted rates under the E-Rate program to apply for meaningfully discounted services and technologies for the use of electronic books. Directs the FCC to: (1) develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program application process; and (2) complete the proceeding to revise the E-Rate program funding cap so that the cap accounts for inflation.", "2023-01-11T13:16:37Z", null], ["111-hr-4595", 111, "hr", 4595, "Internet Freedom Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-04", "2010-02-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.", "House", "Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]", "OR", "D", "W000793", 1, "Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to promote Internet freedom through education, advocacy, and research.", "2023-01-11T13:16:37Z", null], ["111-hres-1069", 111, "hres", 1069, "Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-03", "2010-03-09", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]", "NJ", "R", "L000567", 6, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.  Recognizes Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, as a contributor to leadership in scientific research and innovation in the United States.", "2023-01-11T13:16:20Z", null], ["111-hres-1055", 111, "hres", 1055, "Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-02-02", "2010-03-09", "Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.", "House", "Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]", "PA", "D", "D000482", 25, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology.  Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology.  Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers. Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation.", "2023-01-11T13:16:20Z", null], ["111-hr-4545", 111, "hr", 4545, "Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-01-27", "2010-01-29", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.", "House", "Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20]", "NY", "D", "M001178", 3, "Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish in the Department of Agriculture the Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives, to be headed by the Under Secretary for Rural Broadband Initiatives. States that the Under Secretary shall: (1) administer all rural broadband-related grant and loan programs previously administered by the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, including the rural broadband access loan and loan guarantee program and the community connect grant program; (2) conduct rural outreach; (3) foster development of a comprehensive rural broadband strategic vision; (4) assess relevant technologies; (5) serve as a single information source for all federal rural broadband programs and services; and (6) provide technical assistance to state, regional, and local governments to develop broadband deployment strategies. Directs the Under Secretary to submit: (1) a comprehensive rural broadband strategy report to the President and to Congress; and (2) a plan for a Rural Broadband Advisory Panel to Congress. Establishes in the Treasury the National Rural Broadband Innovation Fund.", "2023-01-11T13:16:43Z", null], ["111-hr-4504", 111, "hr", 4504, "SINC Act of 2010", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-01-26", "2010-01-27", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.", "House", "Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14]", "IL", "D", "F000454", 2, "Standards for Internet Non-Censorship Act of 2010 or the SINC Act of 2010 - Declares it to be the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should establish interim minimum standards of non-censorship for Internet search providers and create programs to restrict access to domestic online information by providers determined to be censoring nonviolent political speech; (2) any long-term solution to the problem of the censorship of nonviolent political speech on the Internet must include minimum standards of non-censorship set by a coalition of free countries; and (3) the President should negotiate with free countries to adopt minimum standards for non-censorship of nonviolent political speech as a condition for access to the Internet. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin a proceeding to adopt regulations to restrict repressive Internet search providers from accessing domestic online information. Requires the FCC, if it adopts such regulations, to develop, operate, and maintain a public website that lists repressive providers and the reasons for finding that the providers were repressive. Authorizes the FCC to enforce the regulations using any existing enforcement authority to prevent collusion to evade the regulations. Directs the Secretary of State to seek to enter into agreements with free countries to adopt minimum standards. Authorizes the FCC to begin a proceeding to adopt regulations to restrict or prevent entities that operate outside of any such agreements from accessing domestic online information.", "2023-01-11T13:16:44Z", null], ["111-hres-1012", 111, "hres", 1012, "Commending the 175th anniversary of The Blade, a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-01-13", "2010-01-13", "Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.", "House", "Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]", "OH", "R", "L000566", 1, "Commends The Blade (a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio) for its 175th anniversary and the important role it serves in reporting news events in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.", "2023-01-11T13:16:42Z", null], ["111-hr-4413", 111, "hr", 4413, "Science Parks Research and Innovative New Technologies Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2010-01-12", "2010-01-22", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.", "House", "Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]", "AZ", "D", "G000554", 8, "Science Parks Research and Innovative New Technologies Act - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or the expansion, including renovation and modernization, of existing science parks.  Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for projects for the construction or the expansion, including renovation and modernization, of such infrastructure.   Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) under which the Board shall: (1) conduct an evaluation of such development under this Act; and (2) review and recommend best practices for the development of U.S. science parks, including metrics for their success.", "2023-01-11T13:16:47Z", null], ["111-hr-4353", 111, "hr", 4353, "Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-16", "2009-12-19", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.", "House", "Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]", "IL", "D", "R000515", 18, "Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to authorize owners and operators of wireless microphones operating on a primary basis in the VHF bands and on a secondary basis in the UHF bands to have access to the geolocation database maintained to prohibit the operation of unlicensed TV band devices on protected frequencies. Specifies registration sites (for the purpose of identifying locations to be protected through database registration).", "2023-01-11T13:16:55Z", null], ["111-s-2880", 111, "s", 2880, "Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2009", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-14", "2009-12-14", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.", "Senate", "Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]", "NY", "D", "G000555", 0, "Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2009 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish in the Department of Agriculture the Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives, to be headed by the Under Secretary for Rural Broadband Initiatives. States that the Under Secretary shall: (1) administer all rural broadband-related grant and loan programs previously administered by the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, including the rural broadband access loan and loan guarantee program and the community connect grant program; (2) conduct rural outreach; (3) foster development of a comprehensive rural broadband strategic vision; (4) assess relevant technologies; (5) serve as a single information source for all federal rural broadband programs and services; and (6) provide technical assistance to state, regional, and local governments to develop broadband deployment strategies. Directs the Under Secretary to submit: (1) a comprehensive rural broadband strategy report to the President and to Congress; and (2) a plan for a Rural Broadband Advisory Panel to Congress. Establishes in the Treasury the National Rural Broadband Innovation Fund.", "2023-01-11T13:16:50Z", null], ["111-s-2881", 111, "s", 2881, "FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-14", "2010-08-05", "Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.", "Senate", "Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]", "ME", "R", "S000663", 3, "FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit each commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation and to interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology and other Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureaus and technical staff.  Requires such engineer or scientist to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in his or her respective field of expertise. Directs the FCC Chairman to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to complete a specified study of, and report on, FCC technical policy decisionmaking and the technical personnel at the FCC.", "2023-01-11T13:16:50Z", null], ["111-s-2879", 111, "s", 2879, "Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-11", "2009-12-11", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 5, "Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement a two-year pilot program to expand the Lifeline program to reduce the cost of broadband service for low-income consumers.", "2023-01-11T13:16:50Z", null], ["111-hres-954", 111, "hres", 954, "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the scientific protocols, data collection methods, and peer review standards for climate change research which are necessary to preclude future infringements of the public trust.", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-08", "2009-12-08", "Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.", "House", "Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]", "TX", "R", "H000067", 17, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the establishment of scientific protocols and a robust oversight mechanism governing an infrastructure of observing, monitoring, measuring, and verification technologies, data collection methods, and peer review standards is necessary to preclude future infringements of public trust by scientific falsification and fraud; and (2) climate change research information provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should meet federal standards for scientific research as defined by the National Science and Technology Council and the National Academy of Sciences before being used as the basis for action by the U.S. government.", "2023-01-11T13:16:52Z", null], ["111-s-2847", 111, "s", 2847, "CALM Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-08", "2010-12-15", "Became Public Law No: 111-311.", "Senate", "Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]", "RI", "D", "W000802", 7, "(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 29, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act or the CALM Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe a regulation limiting the volume of television advertisements that is limited to incorporating by reference and making mandatory (but subject to waivers) the "Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television" insofar as such recommended practice concerns the transmission of commercial advertisements by a television broadcast station, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor. Deems a broadcast television operator, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor that installs, utilizes, and maintains in a commercially reasonable manner the equipment and associated software in compliance with the regulations issued by the FCC in accordance with this Act to be in compliance with such regulations.", "2023-03-22T18:07:27Z", null], ["111-s-2825", 111, "s", 2825, "Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act", "Science, Technology, Communications", "2009-12-03", "2009-12-03", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]", "MN", "D", "K000367", 3, "Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act or the Cell Phone ETF Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring, at a minimum, that providers of commercial mobile service: (1) prorate any early termination fee over the term of a subscriber's contract; and (2) link the fee to the cost to the provider of the handset provided to the subscriber, reduced by the price paid by the subscriber for the handset at the start of a subscriber's contract. 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