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101-hr-5922 101 hr 5922 To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a marine biotechnology research, training, and technology transfer study and program. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-10-25 1990-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4] MD D M000573 2 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study of the status of marine biotechnology research, training, and technology transfer efforts in the United States, and of the comparative status of such efforts in foreign countries. Mandates a report to the Congress, including a plan identifying each appropriate Federal agency's role in funding such matters. Directs the Secretary, consistent with the plan's role for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out a program of marine biotechnology research, training, and technology transfer. Authorizes appropriations from sums otherwise authorized to be appropriated. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-5850 101 hr 5850 Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-10-17 1990-10-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. House Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] MD R M000941 0 Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1990 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to allow each Federal agency to: (1) secure copyright on behalf of the United States in any computer software prepared in whole or in part by U.S. employees under a cooperative research and development agreement or other authority, notwithstanding provisions of Federal copyright law; and (2) grant in advance to a collaborating party licenses or assignments for the copyrights, or options thereto, retaining specified rights. Adds references to software and its author to provisions governing the distribution of royalties received by Federal agencies. 2025-08-26T17:25:15Z  
101-hjres-668 101 hjres 668 Designating September 25, 1991, as "National Reporters Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1990-10-12 1990-10-12 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 5 Designates September 25, 1991, as National Reporters Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-5825 101 hr 5825 National Advanced Materials Processing and Research and Development Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-10-12 1990-10-12 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 4 National Advanced Materials Processing and Research and Development Act of 1990 - Requires the National Critical Materials Council to establish a National Strategic Plan for Advanced Materials Processing, Synthesis, and Research and Development (Strategic Plan). Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish up to ten National Advanced Materials Processing and Synthesis Centers for collaboration among industry, universities, research groups, and government entities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish within each of their departments or agencies a competitive grants program of Advanced Materials Principal Investigator Awards to provide funding for research and development by individual investigators on specific topics of interest in the advancement of materials science and engineering. Requires each of such departments and agencies to establish a Graduate Fellowship Program for Materials Processing and Synthesis, to be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:25:37Z  
101-hr-5791 101 hr 5791 Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-10-04 1990-10-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. House Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] MI D H000547 6 Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; and (4) Great Lakes research. Authorizes appropriations to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for research on methods to control and eradicate harmful exotic species in the Great Lakes, including the zebra mussel. Authorizes appropriations, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act, for priority oyster disease research. Authorizes appropriations to the National Sea Grant College Program for technical assistance to Pacific Island nations on marine-related problems in aquaculture, fisheries, coastal resource management, communications, and education, through the Pacific Island Network. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for NOAA activities relating to: (1) executive direction and administration; (2) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (3) marine services; and (4) aircraft services. Prohibits using amounts appropriated under this Act for activities authorized under the Deep Sea Hard Mineral Resources Act, the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act, or the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Prohibits the Secretary from reprogramming amounts appropriated under the authority of this Act without advance notice to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Freezes prices, notwithstanding specified Federal law, on nautical charts or other nautical products of NOAA. Establishes within NOAA the Cooperative Institute of Fisheries Oceanography, in partnership with Duke University and the Consolidated University of North Carolina. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to acquire real property and improvements in the Newport News-Norfolk, Virginia, are… 2025-08-26T17:25:18Z  
101-hjres-654 101 hjres 654 Designating September 25, 1990, as "National Reporters Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1990-09-24 1990-09-24 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 5 Designates September 25, 1990, as National Reporters Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-5649 101 hr 5649 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-09-18 1990-09-28 Laid on the table. See S. 916 for further action. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 35 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1990 - Title I: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds a specified amount, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional committees. Authorizes use of funds from one or more of the numbered categories, subject to limitations, for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses, for facilities construction, repair, or modification, and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits reprogramming of funds for facilities construction, subject to conditions outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program: (1) deleted by the Congress from original requests; (2) in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program; or (3) not presented to either of specified congressional committees. Requires NASA to keep those committees fully and curr… 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hr-5615 101 hr 5615 Department of Energy Science Education Act Science, Technology, Communications 1990-09-13 1990-09-13 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 14 Department of Energy Science Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to establish a Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education Advisory Board (the Board) to provide guidance and assistance for the establishment of the science, mathematics, and engineering education programs of the Department of Energy (the Department) research and development facilities. Requires the Board to report annually to the Secretary and the Congress. Directs the Secretary to develop, with Board advice, a plan for the science, mathematics, and engineering program of the Department's research and development facilities. Requires the Secretary to review such plan annually and report to the Congress on it with the Department's annual budget request. Directs the Secretary to combine the Nuclear Engineering Research and Education Program and the University Research Reactor Program into one program to be called the Nuclear Engineering Education and Research Reactor Program. Directs the Secretary to establish a national clearinghouse to enable the Department's research and development facilities to share, with each other and the education community nationwide, reports, teaching aids, and support materials for science, mathematics, or engineering education. Requires coordination with any other related Federal clearinghouses or related clearinghouses at such facilities. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of paid administrative leave for employees of the Department or its research and development facilities who volunteer to interact with schools, colleges, universities, teachers, or students for science, mathematics, and engineering education. Directs the Secretary to develop alternatives to full Federal funding of science, mathematics, and engineering education programs of the Department's research and development facilities, including use of resources of colleges, universities, local and national businesses, and local and State education agencies. Directs the Secretary to establish a volunteer talent pool … 2025-08-26T17:26:54Z  
101-hr-5538 101 hr 5538 National Academy of Science, Space, and Technology Act Science, Technology, Communications 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 15 National Academy of Science, Space, and Technology Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a National Academy of Science, Space, and Technology for the instruction and preparation of selected individuals for service in a science, mathematics, or engineering related capacity in the employ of the United States or a U.S. corporation. Empowers the Director to appoint an Advisory Board to advise him on matters relating to the Academy. Sets forth: (1) the eligibility requirements for an institution of higher education applying to become a member institute; (2) the application procedure; (3) the criteria for the selection of member institutes; and (4) requirements of the Director in selecting member institutes. Allows only individuals who are citizens or nationals of the United States to be eligible for scholarships to the Academy. Requires the Director to establish criteria for measuring the potential nomination and selection of scholarship recipients. Provides for nomination of recipients by Members of and Delegates to the House of Representatives, with the Director selecting recipients from among such nominees. Conditions the acceptance of a scholarship to the Academy on a recipient's written agreement to serve for a time period equal to one year for each academic year for which the individual was provided a scholarship to the Academy, in the employ of a Federal agency or a U.S. corporation. Requires the Director to report annually on the Academy to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:29:22Z  
101-hr-5543 101 hr 5543 Behavioral and Social Sciences Directorate Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 1 Behavioral and Social Sciences Directorate Act of 1990 - Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to establish within the National Science Foundation a Directorate for Behavioral and Social Sciences. 2025-08-26T17:26:53Z  
101-sres-319 101 sres 319 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Willamette Meteorite should be returned to the State of Oregon. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 0 Expresses the Senate's support of the Help End Willamette Meteorite Absence Committee's efforts to have the Willamette Meteorite returned for display to its place of discovery in Oregon. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-sres-317 101 sres 317 A resolution to commend Mr. Erich Bloch for his dedicated service as Director of the National Science Foundation. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-31 1990-08-02 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 13 Commends Erich Bloch for his leadership of the National Science Foundation and expresses the gratitude of the Senate for his years of public service. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-5312 101 hr 5312 Omnibus Biotechnology Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-19 1990-07-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Omnibus Biotechnology Act of 1990 - Title I: Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee - Establishes the Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee within the Office of Science and Technology Policy to take certain actions with regard to risks to human health and the environment which are or may be caused by genetically modified organisms. Declares that the Committee has no authority to control, affect, or delay the regulatory decisions of Federal agencies. Title II: Biotechnology Science Research Program - Establishes the Biotechnology Science Research Program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) coordinate the use of private and public resources to create a data base to support the review and regulation of the biotechnology sciences; (2) identify areas of research; and (3) review recommendations from the Committee and Federal agencies for purposes of developing a research agenda. Requires the Program to: (1) function under the supervision of a Board of Governors selected by the Committee from people outside the Federal Government; and (2) be funded by both private and Federal sources, with the Federal contribution limited to one-half. Title III: Environmental Release of Genetically Modified Organisms - Prohibits any person from intentionally releasing a genetically modified organism into the environment for research and development or for commercial purposes without a permit, issued under specified provisions, from the Administrator of the EPA, the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Title IV: EPA Regulation of the Release and Use of Genetically Modified Organisms - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit any person from intentionally releasing a genetically modified organism into the environment for research and development or commercial purposes without a permit in one of three classes: general, research and development, or commercial. Requires, under general permits, only notice to the Administrator of the EPA before rele… 2025-08-26T17:28:34Z  
101-s-2855 101 s 2855 Critical Technologies Institute Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-13 1990-07-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Critical Technologies Institute Act of 1990 - Establishes a federally funded research and development center to be known as the Critical Technologies Institute and to be responsible for: (1) surveying the views of U.S. industry, colleges and universities, and Federal and State agencies involved in research, development, or utilization of critical technologies; (2) identifying national research, development, and production capabilities with respect to critical technologies; and (3) preparing possible strategies for achieving such objectives. Places the Institute under the sponsorship of the Office of Science and Technology. Requires that the sponsorship agreement obligate the Institute to perform functions for the Office of Science and Technology and permit it to perform functions for the member agencies of the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology that are not inconsistent with its responsibilities. 2025-08-26T17:25:33Z  
101-hr-5253 101 hr 5253 National Research Facility Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-11 1990-09-06 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOE. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 National Research Facility Act of 1990 - Establishes the National Commission on Research Needs which shall identify neglected nondefense-related research needs and devise a revised mission for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, California, that directs most of that Laboratory's research efforts toward such needs. Directs the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the President and the Congress by January 1, 1992. Terminates the Commission 90 days after it submits such report. 2025-08-26T17:26:40Z  
101-hr-5232 101 hr 5232 Omnibus Biotechnology Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-07-10 1990-07-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Omnibus Biotechnology Act of 1990 - Title I: Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee - Establishes the Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee within the Office of Science and Technology Policy to take certain actions with regard to risks to human health and the environment which are or may be caused by genetically engineered organisms. Declares that the Committee has no authority to control, affect, or delay the regulatory decisions of Federal agencies. Title II: Biotechnology Science Research Program - Establishes the Biotechnology Science Research Program within the Office of Science and Technology Policy to: (1) coordinate the use of private and public resources to create a data base to support the review and regulation of the biotechnology sciences; (2) identify areas of research; and (3) review recommendations from the Committee and Federal agencies for purposes of developing a research agenda. Requires the Program to: (1) function under the supervision of a Board of Governors selected by the Committee from people outside the Federal Government; and (2) be funded by both private and Federal sources, with the Federal contribution limited to one-half. Title III: Environmental Release of Genetically Engineered Organisms - Prohibits any person from intentionally releasing a genetically engineered organism into the environment for research and development or for commercial purposes without a permit, issued under specified provisions, from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Title IV: EPA Regulation of the Release and Use of Genetically Engineered Organisms - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit any person from intentionally releasing a genetically engineered organism into the environment for research and development or commercial purposes without a permit in one of three classes: general, research and development, and commercial. Requires, under general permits, only not… 2025-08-26T17:26:03Z  
101-s-2788 101 s 2788 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-06-26 1990-09-14 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 826. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 2 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1990 - Title I: NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Commerce to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out: (1) operations and research activities of the National Weather Service; (2) improvement of NOAA's public warning and forecast systems, authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to provide, in contracts for the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, for contingent liability in the event the Government decides to terminate the contracts before they expire; (3) climate and air quality research, earmarking certain amounts for studying climate and global change; (4) atmospheric research activities, earmarking certain sums for the Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorology (STORM) program; (5) satellite observing systems activities, earmarking a specified sum for administration of the ground stations for the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking system; and (6) data and information services. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 to change the requirements which must be met before the Secretary of Commerce may close, consolidate, automate, or relocate any Weather Service Office or Weather Service Forecast Office, including requiring a one year notice period and an independent review by the National Academy of Sciences. Subtitle B: Hurricane Reconnaissance Program Findings - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce to establish a five-year joint program for collecting operational and reconnaissance data, conducting research, and analyzing data on tropical cyclones to assist the forecast and warning program and increase the understanding of the cause and behavior of tropical cyclones. Sets forth the responsibilities of each Secretary. Directs those Secretaries to jointly develop and submit to the Congress management pla… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-5145 101 hr 5145 Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-06-21 1990-07-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. House Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] PA R W000068 8 Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1990 - Title I: Government Owned Space Launch and Launch Support Facilities - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive inventory of all space launch and launch support facilities owned by the United States, identifying facilities that are surplus to public and national security needs, and report to the Congress. Requires all facilities identified as surplus to be referred to the General Services Administration for disposition. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish criteria for and designate launch facilities as Commercial Space Centers. Makes all Centers and associated property, services, and products, including such services and activities in space as are launched from a Center, and proceeds from insurance exempt from all Federal corporate income and other taxes and all Federal excises, imposts, duties, and all other Federal tariffs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an itemized deduction for individuals and corporations for the aggregate amount, up to a specified maximum, paid for Center stock on the original issue of the stock. Requires gain on disposition of the stock to be treated as ordinary income, with interest charged if the disposition is within three years of purchase. Provides for the tax treatment of the taxpayer if a qualified issuer ceases to be qualified. Sets forth special rules relating to: (1) amounts paid after the close of a taxable year; and (2) a limitation on the amount of the deduction. Adjusts the basis of the stock by the amount of the deduction. Title II: Purchase of Space Transportation Services - Space Transportation Services Purchase Act of 1990 - Requires the Federal Government to purchase space transportation services from commercial providers, unless on a case-by-case basis: (1) the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space shuttle; (2) commercial services are not or would not be available when required; or (3) the use of commercial services poses an unacceptable risk of loss of a u… 2025-08-26T17:25:44Z  
101-hr-5072 101 hr 5072 American Technology Preeminence Act Science, Technology, Communications 1990-06-19 1990-06-19 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 3 American Technology Preeminence Act - Title I: Department of Commerce Research and Technology - Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out the following activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; (5) research support activities; and (6) cold neutron source facility; and (7) technology services. Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) steel technology; (2) the Center for Building Technology; (3) the Center for Fire Research; (4) the technical competence fund; and (5) the evaluation of nonenergy-related inventions and related technology extension activities. Permits transfers of funds among activities under specified conditions. Prohibits the merger of the Center for Building Technology and the Center for Fire Research. Authorizes the use of certain funds to pay the Federal share of the cost of a pilot program to assist in the development of comprehensive industrial standards for countries that have requested such assistance, if other conditions are met. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology; (2) carrying out the Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986; (3) modernization of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS); (4) the Clearinghouse for State and Local Initiatives on Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (5) adjustments in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits which may be provided for by law. Requires NTIS operating costs associated with the acquisition and storage of information to be recovered through the collection of fees. Amends Federal law to remove the cap on expenditures for construction and improvement of NIST buildings and facilities which requires congressional approval, but retains the requirement that suc… 2025-08-26T17:26:09Z  
101-s-2733 101 s 2733 Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-06-13 1990-06-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 3 Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Act of 1990 - Requires the National Science Foundation to establish the Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Program to increase the level of science and technology cooperation between the United States and Latin America. Requires the Program to identify and cooperate with private and governmental funding bodies, both in Latin America and in the United States, and to encourage cost-sharing and innovative financing of cooperative projects. Sets forth required Program elements, including establishment of an Inter-American Scientific Educational Development Exchange. Sets forth required Exchange activities, including graduate and post-doctoral fellowships in science and technology. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993. 2025-08-26T17:28:32Z  
101-s-2349 101 s 2349 A bill to establish in the Department of Commerce an Office of International Technology Monitoring. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-28 1990-03-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish, within the Technology Administration at the Department of Commerce, the Office of International Technology Monitoring to: (1) establish a clearinghouse on world-wide science and technology developments and analysis; (2) maintain a data base on such matters; (3) work with other Federal agencies to track emerging areas of technology; (4) identify public and private sector scientific and technological information requirements; and (5) assure regular reviews by industry sector advisory committees and experts at Federal laboratories. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-4380 101 hr 4380 Superconducting Super Collider Project Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-27 1990-05-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 26 Superconducting Super Collider Project Authorization Act of 1990 - Establishes in the Department of Energy the Office of the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC) to facilitate the management and decisionmaking of the Federal Government regarding the SSC. Requires the establishment of an SSC Project Office at the site of the SSC. Abolishes both offices two years after completion of the construction of the SSC. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to enter into arrangements with persons, entities, or consortia for participation in the research and development, design, construction, or operation of the SSC. Establishes in the Treasury the Superconducting Super Collider Fund to contain unexpended balances of appropriations made for the SSC before enactment of this Act as well as State of Texas, international, and other non-Federal cash contributions received under this Act, plus appropriations under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations from the Fund to the Secretary for expenditures in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make expenditures from the Fund, as provided in appropriations Acts, for construction and associated activities, including equipment procurement and research and development. Directs the Secretary to negotiate with the State selected as the SSC site to mutually agree on a schedule for making cash and in-kind contributions (including real estate and interests in real estate) to the SSC and on the composition of the contributions. Requires a minimum aggregate of cash and in-kind contributions, with real estate and real estate interests not counted. Requires, if the Secretary terminates the SSC project, in lieu of a refund, the return to Texas of real estate and real estate interests contributed by Texas. Directs the Secretary to secure commitments for international contributions covering between 20 and 33 and one-third percent of the SSC cost. Authorizes the Secretary to accept contributions from other non-Federal sources. Directs t… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4329 101 hr 4329 American Technology Preeminence Act Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-21 1990-07-11 Laid on the table. See S. 1191 for further action. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 45 American Technology Preeminence Act - Title I: Department of Commerce Research and Technology - Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out the following activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; (5) research support activities; and (6) cold neutron source facility; and (7) technology services. Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) steel technology; (2) the Center for Fire Research; (3) the technical competence fund; (4) the evaluation of nonenergy-related inventions and related technology extension activities; and (5) the Center for Building Technology. Permits transfers of funds among activities under specified conditions. Prohibits the merger of the Center for Building Technology and the Center for Fire Research. Authorizes the use of certain funds to pay the Federal share of the cost of a pilot program to assist in the development of comprehensive industrial standards for countries that have requested such assistance, if other conditions are met. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology; (2) carrying out the Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986; (3) modernization of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS); (4) the Clearinghouse for State and Local Initiatives on Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (5) adjustments in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits which may be provided for by law. Requires NTIS operating costs, associated with the acquisition and storage of information, to be recovered through the collection of fees. Amends Federal law to remove the cap on expenditures for construction and improvement of NIST buildings and facilities which requires congressional approval, but retains the requirement that s… 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hr-4331 101 hr 4331 National Learning Technology Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-21 1990-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology. House Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] MO R B001036 0 National Learning Technology Act of 1990 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a merit-based, competitive program of grants to develop materials to improve basic and advanced education through the use of learning technology at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Requires a merit review process and certain selection criteria for grant recipients. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, within one year, to report to the Congress on: (1) all Federal programs supporting learning technology; (2) recommendations for ensuring that such programs' products are adequately disseminated to teachers and schools; and (3) the extent to which teacher training funded by the NSF and the Department of Education focuses on the use of learning technology. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:27:35Z  
101-s-2287 101 s 2287 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-09 1990-11-16 Became Public Law No: 101-611. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 - Title I: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management, including scientific consultations; and (5) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds a specified amount, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional committees. Authorizes fund use, subject to limitations, for facilities construction, repair, or modification and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits upward variances of funds for facilities construction under circumstances outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of facilities. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program that: (1) has been eliminated by the Congress from the original requests; (2) is in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program by specified provisions; or (3) has not been presented to either of the relevant congressional committees. Requires NASA to keep specified congressional committees fully and currently informed with resp… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-4217 101 hr 4217 Scientific Balloon Launch Site Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-07 1990-03-07 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1] NM R S000125 0 Scientific Balloon Launch Site Act of 1990 - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to purchase approximately eight specified acres of land in New Mexico to use as a balloon launching facility. 2025-08-26T17:29:26Z  
101-hr-4196 101 hr 4196 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1991 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-06 1990-04-04 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management, including scientific consultations; and (5) Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds a specified amount unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional leadership and committees. Authorizes fund use, subject to limitations, for facilities construction, repair, or modification and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits upward variances of funds for facilities construction under circumstances outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional leadership and committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program that: (1) has been eliminated by the Congress; (2) is in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program (except for construction of facilities); or (3) has not been presented to either of the relevant congressional committees. 2025-08-26T17:24:53Z  
101-sres-258 101 sres 258 A resolution to recognize and congratulate the 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition. Science, Technology, Communications 1990-03-05 1990-03-26 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 4 Recognizes and congratulates the six members of the 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition for completing their historic trek. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-hr-4115 101 hr 4115 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-02-27 1990-10-26 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] MI D H000547 14 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1990 - Title I: Ocean and Coastal Programs - Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management, under title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (not to be used for activities authorized separately under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act); (4) climate and air quality research; (5) atmospheric research; and (6) ocean and Great Lakes research. Mandates that the Office of the Chief Scientist of NOAA submit to the Congress a plan for implementation of a nationwide climate services system and applied climatology program. Authorizes appropriations to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for research on methods to control and eradicate harmful exotic species in the Great Lakes, with certain portions earmarked for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and for the National Sea Grant College Program. Prohibits use of these funds for research relating to sea lampreys. Authorizes appropriations: (1) pursuant to provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act for priority oyster disease research; and (2) to the National Sea Grant College Program for technical assistance to Pacific island nations on certain marine-related problems through the Pacific Island Network program. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary to carry out activities of NOAA relating to: (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (3) marine services; and (4) aircraft services. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from reprogramming an amount authorized under this Act without prior notice to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Requires, notwit… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-2181 101 s 2181 Weather Balloon Launch Site Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-02-27 1990-06-19 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 Weather Balloon Launch Site Act of 1990 - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to purchase, with certain appropriated funds, approximately eight specified acres of land in New Mexico to use as a balloon launching facility. 2025-08-26T17:28:46Z  
101-s-2124 101 s 2124 National Space Council Authorization Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1990-02-08 1990-07-08 Became Public Law No: 101-328. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 2 National Space Council Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Space Council. Requires the Council to reimburse other agencies for at least one-half of the personnel compensation costs of individuals detailed to it. Provides for the hiring of experts and consultants at certain rates of pay. Requests the Council to review U.S. launch policy and submit its findings to specified congressional committees. 2022-12-13T14:12:05Z  
101-s-1976 101 s 1976 Department of Energy High-Performance Computing Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-11-21 1990-07-19 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 2 Department of Energy High-Performance Computing Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a High-Performance Computing Program and a management plan to carry it out. Directs the Secretary to create a high-performance computer network to be known as the National Research and Education Network which shall meet certain requirements, including: (1) have a multi-gigabit-per-second data transmission capacity; (2) enable government, industry, educational institutions, and others to link together; (3) be operational by the end of 1996; and (4) be eliminated or sold to the private sector when no longer needed. Directs the Secretary to promote education and research in high-performance computational science and related fields that require the application of high-performance computing resources by making the Department of Energy's computing resources more available to undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty from the Nation's educational institutions. Directs the Secretary to establish at least two collaborative consortia to undertake research, development, testing, and the dissemination of information with regard to high-performance computing hardware and associated software and networking technology. Requires each consortium to be comprised of a lead institution which is a DOE-owned national laboratory with experience in applications requiring high-performance computing resources. Establishes a Federal Interagency High-Performance Computing Task Force to: (1) develop a government-wide high-performance computing strategy; (2) bring about the maximum efficient use of available Federal high-performance computing resources by Federal agencies; and (3) coordinate Federal agencies' policies and activities with respect to such resources. Requires the strategy to identify and recommend maximum efficiency utilization elements for Federal activities, including who outside the Federal Government should have access to Federal high-performance computing facilities and the terms and co… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-1943 101 s 1943 Continental Scientific Drilling Program Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-11-20 1989-12-04 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 2 Continental Scientific Drilling Program Act of 1990 - Establishes a continental scientific drilling program in the Geological Survey in the Department of the Interior. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop an implementation plan which sets year-by-year goals through at least 1995. Directs the Secretary to make grants and contracts to public and private sector entities for associated studies. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-3729 101 hr 3729 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-11-19 1990-02-28 Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House requests a conference. House Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] FL D N000032 5 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds $500,000, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional committees. Authorizes use of funds from one or more of the numbered categories, subject to limitations, for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses, for facilities construction, repair, or modification, and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits reprogramming of funds for facilities construction, subject to conditions outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program: (1) not authorized by the Congress; or (2) in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program. Authorizes and encourages the Administrator to use up to a specified amount of funds appropriated for orbiter production by a specified law to procure shuttle structural spare parts. Require… 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-s-1865 101 s 1865 A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to review and report on the effectiveness and fairness of agency policies and procedures for distributing Federal research funds. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-11-09 1989-11-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 5 Directs the General Accounting Office to review and evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of Federal agency policies and procedures for distributing Federal research funds every two years. Requires reports to the Congress on such reviews and evaluations at the beginning of each Congress. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
101-hjres-428 101 hjres 428 Designating the week beginning December 3, 1989, as "National Pay Telephone Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-10-31 1989-11-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] CT D K000118 8 Designates the week beginning December 3, 1989, as National Pay Telephone Week in commemoration of the 100th birthday of the first coin-operated telephone. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hconres-201 101 hconres 201 Commending NASA and the Jet Populsion Laboratory for the continuing successes of the Voyager space missions to the outer solar system. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-09-26 1989-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] FL D N000032 48 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) the NASA/jet propulsion laboratory team is to be commended for its achievement in the Voyager program; and (2) the United States should remain preeminent in planetary exploration and will continue to support science missions to maintain that leadership. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-sconres-70 101 sconres 70 A concurrent resolution commending NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the continuing successes of the Voyager space missions to the outer solar system. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-09-18 1989-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA] GA D F000329 4 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) the NASA/jet propulsion laboratory team is to be commended for its achievement in the Voyager program; and (2) the United States should remain preeminent in planetary exploration and will continue to support science missions to maintain that leadership. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hjres-402 101 hjres 402 Designating May, 1990 as "Air/Space America Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-09-12 1989-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] CA R H000981 0 Designates May 1990 as Air/Space America Month. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-3154 101 hr 3154 Science Museum Assistance Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-08-04 1989-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 44 Science Museum Assistance Act - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish: (1) a merit based, competitive program of awards to science museums to make their services more available and to foster their involvement in local science and technology education; and (2) a peer review process to select award recipients. Sets forth selection criteria. Requires the program established under this Act to be administered through the Science and Engineering Education activity at the NSF. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and subsequent fiscal years. 2025-08-26T17:28:14Z  
101-hr-3122 101 hr 3122 Science and Technological Literacy Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-08-03 1989-10-31 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] NC D P000523 37 Science and Technological Literacy Act of 1989 - Requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a program for supporting the development and dissemination of new curricula for mathematics and science at the elementary and secondary levels, and for mathematics, science, and engineering education and technical training at the undergraduate level, including through grants. Requires the NSF to establish a program to support the development and dissemination of innovative technologies for science and technological literacy instruction and training of individuals for technological careers, including through grants and through revolving fund loans. Requires an entity receiving funds for development of curricula or instruction technologies to obtain support of at least equal value from non-Federal sources. Allows the NSF Director to reduce or waive this requirement for an entity receiving funds for the acquisition of innovative computer hardware or software in certain circumstances. Requires the Director to carry out an advanced technician training program under which associate-degree-granting colleges will provide training in technical competencies in strategic fields. Requires an emphasis on: (1) collaborative programs with local employers; and (2) attracting people who are in need of retraining to retain jobs or who are unemployed. Provides for: (1) grants to such colleges; (2) establishment of an inventory of advanced technician training programs; (3) appointment of a National Advisory Council on Advanced Technician Training; (4) an annual report by the Council to the NSF and directly to the Congress without review by the NSF or the Office of Management and Budget; and (5) other matters. Requires the Director to designate ten centers of excellence among associate-degree-granting colleges to serve as national and regional clearinghouses, five for the benefit of colleges striving to upgrade their technical programs, five for the benefit of colleges and secondary schools striving to upgrade mathematics … 2025-08-26T17:25:23Z  
101-hr-3131 101 hr 3131 National High-Performance Computer Technology Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-08-03 1990-03-15 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 17 National High-Performance Computer Technology Act of 1989 - Title I: National High-Performance Computer Technology Program - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to direct the President, through the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology (Council), to develop and implement a National High-Performance Computer Technology Plan, to be submitted to the Congress within one year of this title's enactment and revised at least biennially. Requires the plan to recommend a five-year proposal of goals and priorities for a Federal high-performance computer technology program. Describes required plan contents, including funding requirements and suggested roles for various Federal agencies. Designates the Council as the lead entity responsible for development and implementation of the plan, directing it to coordinate related activities among the agencies, review budget estimates, and work with the National Research Council and other researchers and potential users of the research. Suggests responsibilities appropriate to specified Federal agencies. Directs each Federal entity involved in high-performance computing to submit, as part of its annual budget request, a report to the Office of Management and Budget on the role of its activities with regard to the plan and relevant budget requests. Instructs the Chairman of the Council to submit to the President and to the Congress, by March 1 annually, a report on plan achievements and progress. Title II: National Research and Education Network - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide for the establishment of a three gigabit-per-second computer network, to be known as the National Research and Education Network, with provisions for certain user charges, to link government, industry, and higher education. Requires the Council to: (1) establish a National Network Advisory Committee; (2) submit a report to the Congress evaluating effective mechanisms for providing operating funds … 2025-08-26T17:26:16Z  
101-hr-3091 101 hr 3091 To provide for the construction of a facility for breeding certain mice for use in biomedical research. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-08-02 1989-11-13 See S.1390. House Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] ME R S000663 1 Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to provide a single grant, through a competitive process, to construct a facility for the development, production, and distribution of inbred and mutant mice that are used for biomedical research. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hr-3042 101 hr 3042 Department of Commerce Research and Technology Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990, 1991, and 1992 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-27 1990-03-21 For Further Action See H.R.4329. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 0 Department of Commerce Research and Technology Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990, 1991, and 1992 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1990 through 1992 to carry out the following activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; (5) research support activities; and (6) technology services. Authorizes appropriations for NIST for: (1) FY 1990 and 1991 for the Cold Neutron Source Facility; and (2) FY 1991 and 1992 for construction activities. Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) steel technology; (2) the Center for Building Technology; (3) the Center for Fire Research; (4) the technical competence fund; and (5) the evaluation of nonenergy-related inventions and related technology extension activities. Permits transfers of funds among activities under specified conditions. Prohibits the merger of the Center for Building Technology and the Center for Fire Research. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for: (1) the Advanced Technology Program; (2) the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology; (3) carrying out the Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986; (4) modernization of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS); and (5) adjustments in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits which may be provided for by law. Requires NTIS operating costs, associated with the acquisition and storage of information, to be recovered through the collection of fees. Amends Federal law to remove the cap on expenditures for construction and improvement of NIST buildings and facilities, but retains the requirement that such expenditures be within the limits of funds appropriated to NIST. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Stevenson-Wydler Act) to require that a specified percent of the budget of each Federal agency from any Federal … 2025-08-26T17:27:48Z  
101-s-1385 101 s 1385 A bill to establish a tropical cyclone reconnaissance, surveillance, and research program under the joint control of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-24 1989-07-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 7 Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce to establish a five-year joint program for collecting operational and reconnaissance data, conducting research, and analyzing data on tropical cyclones to assist the forecast and warning program and increase the understanding of the causes and behavior of tropical cyclones. Sets forth the responsibilities of each Secretary. Directs those Secretaries to jointly develop and submit to the Congress management plans for: (1) the program established by this Act; and (2) continued tropical cyclone surveillance and reconnaissance which will adequately protect the citizens of U.S. coastal areas. Mandates that the management plans and programs required by this Act: (1) provide for at least the same degree and quality of protection as currently exists with a combination of satellite technology and manned flights; and (2) in no way allow any reduction in the level, quality, timeliness, sustainability, and area served of both the existing principal and back-up severe storm reconnaissance and tracking systems. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-1390 101 s 1390 A bill to authorize funds to be appropriated for the construction of a mouse research laboratory, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-24 1989-11-29 Became Public Law No: 101-190. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 2 Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to reserve a specified amount of funding, out of FY 1990 through 1991 appropriations to carry out title IV of the Public Health Service Act, to contract to have constructed a biomedical research facility for developing and breeding specialized strains of mice, including inbred and mutant mice. Sets forth requirements with respect to such contract, including: (1) a 20-year obligation by the applicant to use the facility only to breed specialized mice for biomedical research; (2) the applicant must agree to contribute 25 percent of certain costs incurred in carrying out the contract; and (3) provisions regarding failure to comply with agreements. Requires the Secretary to convene an expert panel to advise him with respect to the construction plan required by this Act. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sres-156 101 sres 156 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to the Apollo 11 lunar mission, the International Space Station Freedom program, and the "Mission to Planet Earth". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-20 1989-07-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 137. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 17 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the crew of Apollo 11, and all associated with the first lunar landing should be congratulated on the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission; (2) the most appropriate celebration of that landing is renewed support of the Senate and the American people for our space program, especially the International Space Station Freedom program (Space Station program); (3) the additional elements of Earth sensing satellites needed to achieve the goals of the "Mission to Planet Earth" should be vigorously pursued in a cooperative global effort involving all nations; and (4) the President, the Vice President in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Space Council, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator of NASA, and the appropriate committees of the Congress should together explore actions to provide NASA's FY 1990 budget request for the Space Station program to insure the continued development of the Space Station program and the expeditious development of the global environmental program envisioned as the "Mission to Planet Earth." 2021-07-01T15:49:18Z  
101-hjres-362 101 hjres 362 Designating July 20, 1989, as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-12 1989-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] FL D N000032 87 Designates July 20, 1989, as Space Exploration Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-2873 101 hr 2873 To amend the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 in order to transfer responsibility for archiving land remote-sensing data to the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-12 1989-07-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources. House Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] RI R S000136 5 Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 to mandate that any license issued under specified provisions of that Act specify that the licensee shall promptly make available all unenhanced data which the Secretary of the Interior (currently, the Secretary of Commerce) may request under specified provisions of the Act relating to archiving of data. Amends provisions of the Act relating to archiving in order to transfer from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for: (1) providing for long-term storage, maintenance, and upgrading of the basic, global, land remote-sensing data set; (2) requesting data needed for the basic data set from a system operator; (3) making data which is in the public domain available to requesting parties; and (4) using existing Government facilities, to the extent practicable, to carry out these functions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that archiving activities are consistent with the terms and conditions or any contract, agreement, or license under specified provisions of the Act. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hres-197 101 hres 197 To commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of Mankind's First Lunar Landing. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-12 1989-07-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 31 Commemorates the 20th anniversary of man's first lunar landing and pays homage to the individuals who made it possible. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-s-1307 101 s 1307 A bill to amend the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 in order to transfer responsibility for archiving land remote-sensing data to the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-12 1989-07-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 to mandate that any license issued under specified provisions of that Act specify that the licensee shall promptly make available all unenhanced data which the Secretary of the Interior (currently, the Secretary of Commerce) may request under specified provisions of the Act relating to archiving of data. Amends provisions of the Act relating to archiving in order to transfer from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for: (1) providing for long-term storage, maintenance, and upgrading of the basic, global, land remote-sensing data set; (2) requesting data needed for the basic data set from a system operator; (3) making data which is in the public domain available to requesting parties; and (4) using existing Government facilities, to the extent practicable, to carry out these functions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that archiving activities are consistent with the terms and conditions or any contract, agreement, or license under specified provisions of the Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hjres-355 101 hjres 355 Designating August 28, 1989, as "Railway Mail Service Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-11 1989-07-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 16 Designates August 28, 1989, as Railway Mail Service Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-sjres-174 101 sjres 174 A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1989, as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-11 1989-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 56 Designates July 20, 1989, as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hjres-352 101 hjres 352 Designating September 15, 1989, as "National Telephone Operators Recognition Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-29 1989-07-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] MI R V000027 66 Designates September 15, 1989, as National Telephone Operators Recognition Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-sjres-170 101 sjres 170 A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1989 and July 20, 1990, as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-23 1989-06-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 54 Designates July 20, 1989, and July 20, 1990, as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-2674 101 hr 2674 Space Transportation Services Purchase Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-15 1989-06-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications. House Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43] CA R P000005 41 Space Transportation Services Purchase Act of 1989 - Requires the Federal Government to purchase space transportation services from commercial providers, unless on a case-by-case basis: (1) the Secretary of Defense certifies to the National Space Council that national security reasons require otherwise; (2) the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration certifies to the Council that the unique capabilities of the space shuttle are required; or (3) the Secretary of Transportation finds that the services required are unavailable at a reasonable cost from commercial providers. Requires the Federal Government to acquire only space transportation vehicles manufactured in the United States of primarily U.S.-made components, and only as required under this Act or by NASA for conducting research and development on space transportation technology. Requires contracts to provide space transportation services to be awarded through the competitive bidding process among U.S. persons. Requires other activities of the Government relating to: (1) commercial payloads on the space shuttle; (2) grants for space transportation services; (3) expenditures for international activities or organizations using space transportation services; and (4) studies on future space transportation services. 2025-08-26T17:24:34Z  
101-s-1191 101 s 1191 Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-15 1990-07-13 Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 7 American Technology Preeminence Act - Title I: Department of Commerce Research and Technology - Technology Administration Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out the following activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; (5) research support activities; (6) cold neutron source facility; and (7) technology services. Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) steel technology; (2) the Center for Fire Research; (3) the technical competence fund; (4) the evaluation of nonenergy-related inventions and related technology extension activities; and (5) the Center for Building Technology. Permits transfers of funds among activities under specified conditions. Prohibits the merger of the Center for Building Technology and the Center for Fire Research. Authorizes the use of certain funds to pay the Federal share of the cost of a pilot program to assist in the development of comprehensive industrial standards for countries that have requested such assistance, if other conditions are met. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology; (2) carrying out the Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986; (3) modernization of the National Technical Information Service (NIST); (4) the Clearinghouse for State and Local Initiatives on Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (5) adjustments in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits which may be provided for by law. Requires NIST operating costs, associated with the acquisition and storage of information, to be recovered through the collection of fees. Amends Federal law to remove the cap on expenditures for construction and improvement of NIST buildings and facilities which requires congressional approval, but retains the requirement that such e… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-sjres-156 101 sjres 156 A joint resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-13 1989-06-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 18 Commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center for 50 years of contributions to space science and technology. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hjres-284 101 hjres 284 To designate the week beginning April 8, 1990, as "National Telecommunicators Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-24 1989-05-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [R-AR-2] AR R R000354 73 Designates the week beginning April 8, 1990, as National Telecommunicators Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-2479 101 hr 2479 To establish a tropical cyclone reconnaissance, surveillance, and research program under the joint control of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-24 1989-07-24 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Air Force. House Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] FL R L000295 23 Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce to establish a five-year joint program for collecting operational and reconnaissance data, conducting research, and analyzing data on tropical cyclones to assist the forecast and warning program and increase the understanding of the causes and behavior of tropical cyclones. Sets forth the responsibilities of each Secretary. Directs those Secretaries to jointly develop and submit to the Congress management plans for: (1) the program established by this Act; and (2) continued tropical cyclone surveillance and reconnaissance which will adequately protect the citizens of U.S. coastal areas. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hr-2427 101 hr 2427 To authorize appropriations for certain atmospheric and satellite programs and functions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-18 1989-09-07 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 14 Title I: National Weather Service - Authorizes FY 1990 through 1992 appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out the operations and research duties of the National Weather Service (NWS), including meteorological, hydrological, and oceanographic public warnings and forecasts and related applied research. Instructs the Secretary to direct the Office of the Chief Scientist of NOAA to establish an advisory committee of tropical cyclone research experts to make recommendations concerning Atlantic tropical cyclone research activities and reconnaissance procedures. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, jointly with other agencies as appropriate and using the advisory committee, to establish a five-year joint program for collecting operational and reconnaissance data, conducting research, and analyzing data on Atlantic tropical cyclones to assist the forecast and warning program and increase the understanding of the causes and behavior of Atlantic tropical cyclones. Directs the Secretary to develop and submit to the Congress a management plan for the program. Earmarks amounts for the Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorological (STORM) program. Authorizes FY 1990 through 1992 appropriations to enable NOAA to carry out the public warning and forecast systems duties of the NWS, including the development, acquisition, and implementation of major public warning and forecast systems. Directs the Secretary to prepare for the Congress, before FY 1990, an Implementation Plan for NWS modernization. Lists required plan contents. Calls for submission of a revised plan prior to each fiscal year. Requires that the FY 1991 plan describe resources necessary for demonstration of modernized weather forecasting technologies at a northeastern U.S. site. Prohibits the Secretary from closing, consolidating, automating, or relocating any office or forecast office of the NWS without certifying to specified congressional committees that the action will not … 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-1067 101 s 1067 High-Performance Computing Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-18 1990-10-25 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 22 High-Performance Computing Act of 1990 - Declares that this Act does not apply to computer systems that process classified information or are used in connection with certain defense purposes. Allows Federal agencies and departments to procure prototype or early production models of new high-performance computer systems and subsystems to stimulate hardware and software development. Title I: The High-Performance Computing Act of 1990 - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to direct the President, through the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology (Council), to develop a National High-Performance Computing Plan, to be submitted to the Congress within one year of this title's enactment and revised at least biennially. Requires the plan to recommend a five-year proposal of goals and priorities for a Federal high-performance computing program. Describes required plan contents, including funding requirements and suggested roles for various Federal agencies. Designates the Council as the lead entity responsible for development and implementation of the plan, directing it to coordinate related activities among the agencies and review budget estimates. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a High-Performance Computing Advisory Panel to provide the Council with an assessment of the plan. Directs each Federal entity involved in high-performance computing to submit, as part of its annual budget request, a report on the role of its activities with regard to the plan and relevant budget requests. Instructs the Chairman of the Council to submit to the President and to the Congress, by March 1 annually, a report on plan achievements and progress. Requires the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other appropriate agencies to provide for the establishment of a national multi-gigabit-p… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-2317 101 hr 2317 To amend the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 to improve and clarify its provisions. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-10 1989-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Amends the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 with respect to the Arctic Research Commission to: (1) revise membership and administration provisions; (2) direct the Commission to recommend to the Department of State's Interagency Arctic Policy Group and the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee means for developing international scientific cooperation in the Arctic; (3) require that the Commission publish a biennial statement of goals and objectives with respect to Arctic research to guide the Interagency Committee; (4) require the Commission to report annually to the President and the Congress on its activities and accomplishments (in lieu of including this information in the Interagency Committee report); and (5) require the Chairman of the Interagency Committee or other Federal official who receives a Commission recommendation to respond within 120 days, providing a detailed explanation of reasons if the recommendation is not adopted. Requires the Interagency Committee to report to the President and the Congress biennially rather than annually. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hr-2241 101 hr 2241 To establish a National Aero-Space Plane program under the joint control of the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-04 1989-08-03 See H.R.1759. House Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] FL R L000295 17 Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a joint National Aero-Space Plane program to develop a long-range hypersonic cruise research flight vehicle. Prescribes the respective funding and administrative responsibilities of the Department of Defense and NASA. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to develop and submit to the Congress a management plan that includes goals, tasks, schedules, and resource procurement strategies. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-s-916 101 s 916 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-03 1990-10-02 Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill and House requests a conference. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 3 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1990 - Title I: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds a specified amount, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional committees. Authorizes use of funds from one or more of the numbered categories, subject to limitations, for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses, for facilities construction, repair, or modification, and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits reprogramming of funds for facilities construction, subject to conditions outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program: (1) deleted by the Congress from original requests; (2) in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program; or (3) not presented to either of specified congressional committees. Requires NASA to keep those committees fully and cur… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-920 101 s 920 A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-03 1989-05-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 3 Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize FY 1990 through 1991 appropriations to the Department of Transportation for activities of the Office of Commercial Space Transportation under such Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-2197 101 hr 2197 Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Contingent Liability Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-05-02 1989-08-03 See H.R.1759. House Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7] TN R S001075 7 Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Contingent Liability Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, notwithstanding other law, to provide for payment for contingent liability in excess of available appropriations if the Government, for its convenience, terminates an authorized contract in connection with a privately financed facility for production of an advanced solid rocket motor. 2025-08-26T17:28:27Z  
101-hr-2152 101 hr 2152 Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-27 1990-06-13 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 11 Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Act of 1990 - Requires the National Science Foundation to establish the Inter-American Scientific Cooperation Program to increase the level of science and technology cooperation between the United States and Latin America. Requires the Program to identify and cooperate with private and governmental funding bodies, both in Latin America and in the United States, and to encourage cost-sharing and innovative financing such as debt swaps. Sets forth required Program elements, including: (1) cost-sharing in certain circumstances; and (2) establishment of an Inter-American Scientific Educational Development Exchange. Sets forth required Exchange activities, including graduate and post-doctoral fellowships in science and technology. Authorizes the use of funds (authorized by current law to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation) to carry out this Act. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hconres-102 101 hconres 102 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Air Force should continue to utilize the weather reconnaissance aircraft, WC-130, in coordination with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operated satellite technologies, for tracking hurricanes and collecting research data to enable scientists to predict and understand hurricane behavior. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-25 1989-08-01 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Air Force. House Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] FL R L000295 28 Declares that the Air Force should continue to fly WC-130 aircraft for the purpose of collecting scientific data on hurricanes until satellites that can provide similar data are in place and functioning properly. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hr-2054 101 hr 2054 Library and Information Technology Enhancement Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-18 1989-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 0 Library and Information Technology Enhancement Act of 1989 - Amends the Library Services and Construction Act to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States which have had approved long-range and annual State plans and programs required by such Act for library and information technology enhancement programs. Requires that such program be administered in the Department of Education by an expert in library technology. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992. 2025-08-26T17:24:50Z  
101-s-775 101 s 775 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish three Centers for Metal Casting Competitiveness Research. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-13 1990-03-08 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Senate Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] AL D S000320 6 Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish three Centers for Metal Casting Competitiveness Research as part of the Department of Energy's energy conservation programs. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-1854 101 hr 1854 To require that the Superconducting Super Collider project be carried out with substantial participation by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-12 1989-05-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. House Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] TX D L000237 4 Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide for participation by businesses and other organizations controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the development of the Superconducting Super Collider project. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hr-1759 101 hr 1759 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear AuthorizationAct of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-10 1989-09-25 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes FY 1990 appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 or 1992 (or both) for: (1) most programs under research and development; (2) most programs under space flight, control, and data communications; and (3) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds $500,000, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional committees. Authorizes use of funds from one or more of the numbered categories, subject to limitations, for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses, for facilities construction, repair, or modification, and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits reprogramming of funds for facilities construction, subject to conditions outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program: (1) not authorized by the Congress; or (2) in excess of the amount actually autho… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hjres-232 101 hjres 232 To designate April 1989 as "National Cable Television Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-06 1989-04-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 Designates April 1989 as National Cable Television Month. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-1668 101 hr 1668 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-04-04 1989-12-12 Became Public Law No: 101-224. House Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] MI D H000547 3 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for FY 1990 to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; (4) ocean and Great Lakes research; (5) executive direction and administrative activities; (6) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (7) marine services; and (8) aircraft services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act authorizing appropriations for strategic marine research for FY 1990, for priority oyster disease research. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from reprogramming an amount appropriated under the authority of this Act until the Secretary provides prior notice to specified committees of the Congress. Approves a certain international fishery agreement between Japan and the United States. Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit the shipping or selling of certain live lobsters. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-1574 101 hr 1574 International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-22 1989-04-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment. House Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3] NY D M001057 71 International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989 - Establishes the Commission on International Security and Satellite Monitoring. Requires the Commission to: (1) study areas in which the sharing of information collected by civilian remote-sensing satellites could increase international security and stability, including environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, drug trafficking, and weapons monitoring; (2) review the status of U.S. civilian remote-sensing programs to recommend development of a coordinated policy; and (3) determine how a revised open skies policy could enhance the national security strategy of the United States. Sets forth specific factors for the Commission to consider in conducting such study. Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the President and to the Congress containing a detailed statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Terminates the Commission two years after this Act's enactment. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:25:41Z  
101-s-644 101 s 644 A bill to amend the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 in order to provide for improved coordination of national scientific research efforts to develop substitutes for certain substances, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-17 1989-03-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to revise and restructure provisions relating to the duties of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology. Directs the President, through the Council, to establish a working group to: (1) coordinate, develop, and help implement initiatives of Federal agencies to facilitate the transition to safe substitutes for chlorofluorocarbons and halons and alternative technology; and (2) conduct a comprehensive study to determine ways of reducing chlorofluorocarbon and halon emissions. Enumerates guidelines applicable to the study, which must be reported to the President and to specified congressional committees within 12 months of this Act's enactment. Instructs the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an advisory board to assist the Council and the working group in this work. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-663 101 s 663 Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Contingent Liability Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-17 1990-10-05 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 3 Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Contingent Liability Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, notwithstanding other law, to provide for payment for contingent liability in excess of available appropriations if the Government, for its convenience, terminates an authorized contract in connection with a privately financed production facility for an advanced solid rocket motor. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-677 101 s 677 A bill to amend the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 to improve and clarify its provisions. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-17 1990-11-16 Became Public Law No: 101-609. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 1 Amends the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 with respect to the Arctic Research Commission to: (1) revise membership and administration provisions; (2) direct the Commission to recommend to the Department of State's Interagency Arctic Policy Group and the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee means for developing international scientific cooperation in the Arctic; (3) require that the Commission publish a biennial statement of goals and objectives with respect to Arctic research to guide the Interagency Committee; and (4) require the Commission to report annually to the President and the Congress on its activities and accomplishments (in lieu of including this information in the Interagency Committee report). Requires the Commission's biennial report to the President and the Congress to detail the disposition and responses to its recommendations. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
101-hconres-74 101 hconres 74 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should make the space program a national priority. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-15 1989-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications. House Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] MO R B001036 23 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should make the space program a national priority, emphasizing leadership in space science, exploration, and commercialization, increased program funding, manned and unmanned space activities, a permanently manned space station, and international cooperation in space. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-sconres-22 101 sconres 22 A concurrent resolution to recognize the contributions of C-SPAN on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-15 1989-03-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 54 Commends the cable television industry on the tenth anniversary of the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) for its contribution toward informing and educating U.S. citizens. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-s-550 101 s 550 Department of Energy National Laboratory Cooperative Research and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-09 1990-04-26 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 4 Department of Energy National Laboratory Cooperative Research and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 - Defines terms and lists laboratories subject to this Act. Declares it a mission of the National Laboratories to foster, through the transfer of technology to the private sector consistent with the national security and a fair return on taxpayers' investment, the commercialization of technology developed through laboratory activities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to take actions to further this mission. Subtitle A: National Laboratory Centers for Technology Management - Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations to ensure that the director of any National Laboratory has the authority to negotiate and enter into cooperative research and development agreements with various private and public entities and to negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements for National Laboratory property. Authorizes National Laboratory directors to include specified types of provisions in cooperative agreements. Enumerates mandatory determinations the director must make when deciding whether to enter an agreement, including a determination that National Laboratory facilities are available and that the proposed work is consistent with applicable guidelines and would neither interfere with Department of Energy programs nor create a financial burden on the laboratory. Sets forth criteria the director of a National Laboratory must consider when deciding which agreements to enter into, including a preference for businesses that agree to manufacture the relevant property substantially in the United States. Limits the cumulative total of nonappropriated funds received in any year under agreements under this title to ten percent of the annual budget of the laboratory, unless the Secretary gives advance approval. Prescribes criteria to be met in the interest of avoiding cooperative research and development agreements or intellectual property licenses that reflect any conflict of interest with respect to National Laboratory… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-sjres-75 101 sjres 75 A joint resolution relating to NASA and the International Space Year. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-09 1990-07-31 Became Public Law No: 101-339. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) reaffirm support for the ISY (International Space Year) and invite foreign leaders to do the same; (2) support the World Space Congress in its efforts to encourage international cooperative space activities; (3) invite the American public to develop ISY activities that foster the ISY global perspective; (4) direct the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue to develop ISY activities through SAFISY (Space Agency Forum on ISY), with certain emphasis; and (5) take other actions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-hr-1243 101 hr 1243 Department of Energy Metal Casting Competitiveness Research Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-02 1990-10-15 Became Public Law No: 101-425. House Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] AL D E000201 112 Department of Energy Metal Casting Competitiveness Research Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a Metal Casting Competitiveness Research Program to perform or promote research and development on technology competitiveness and energy efficiency in the U.S. metal casting industry. Sets forth Program requirements. Requires non-Federal matching contributions, allowing noncash contributions to be counted. Directs the Secretary to carry out this Act from amounts made available in separate appropriation Acts. Directs the Secretary to establish an Industrial Advisory Board to provide guidance and oversight in implementing the selection criteria and operation of the Program. Provides for protection of proprietary rights. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
101-hr-1195 101 hr 1195 Superconducting Super Collider Non-Federal Contribution Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-01 1989-03-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 2 Superconducting Super Collider Non-Federal Contribution Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to seek commitments for foreign contributions to the Superconducting Super Collider project. Sets eligibility guidelines for foreign contract recipients. Prohibits more than 50 percent of any major system or component of the project from being of foreign manufacture, except in certain circumstances. Sets guidelines under which the Secretary must negotiate with the State selected for the project to determine a mutually agreeable payment schedule for making contributions to the project. 2025-08-26T17:29:32Z  
101-hr-1174 101 hr 1174 National Mars Commission Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-02-28 1989-03-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 16 National Mars Commission Act - Establishes the National Mars Commission to: (1) develop a strategy for international cooperation on unmanned Mars projects, including safeguards against unwanted transfers of technology; and (2) prepare a detailed proposal for an international manned Mars mission. Directs the Commission, within six months, to submit to the President and the Congress: (1) a report outlining preliminary international cooperative strategies with respect to unmanned Mars projects; and (2) an initial proposal for an international manned Mars mission. Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of its final report. 2025-08-26T17:28:50Z  
101-hr-1119 101 hr 1119 To amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to permit Colorado to observe daylight savings time during additional periods in order to improve air quality in urban areas. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-02-27 1989-03-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4] CO R B000919 0 Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to authorize Colorado to extend daylight savings time if the State legislature determines that such action would improve air quality in any urban area within the State. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hr-966 101 hr 966 Ban Nuclear Power in Earth Orbit Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-02-09 1989-04-03 Executive Comment Requested from DOE. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 39 Ban Nuclear Power in Earth Orbit Act - Expresses the sense of the Congress encouraging the President to call on the Soviet Union to abandon the use of nuclear power sources in Earth orbit and to join the United States in negotiation to establish a permanent ban on such use. Directs the President to certify to the Congress at least 90 days after this Act's enactment whether the Soviet Union has indicated an official policy to abandon the use of nuclear power sources in Earth orbit. Prohibits the launch into Earth orbit of any U.S. owned or funded spacecraft if the President certifies the Soviet Union's policy to abandon the use in question. Terminates the prohibition if the Soviet Union places a nuclear power source into Earth orbit after indicating its official policy not to do so. Declares that this Act does not prohibit the use of nuclear power sources for a Moon base or for deep space scientific and exploration missions. 2025-08-26T17:27:09Z  
101-s-169 101 s 169 Global Change Research Act of 1990 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-01-25 1990-11-16 Became Public Law No: 101-606. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 26 Global Change Research Act of 1990 - Title I: United States Global Change Research Program - Directs the President, through the Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology (Council), to establish the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences to carry out Council functions under specified provisions of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 relating to global change research, to increase the effectiveness and productivity of Federal global change research efforts. Directs the President to establish an interagency United States Global Change Research Program to improve understanding of global change. Requires the Chairman of the Council, through the Committee, to develop a National Global Change Research Plan for implementation of the Program. Sets forth required Plan contents and research elements, including that the Plan provide recommendations for collaboration within the Federal Government and among nations. Requires the Chairman to enter into an agreement with the National Research Council to: (1) evaluate the scientific content of the Plan; and (2) provide information and advice and recommended priorities for future global change research. Requires the Committee to provide general guidance each year to each Federal agency or department participating in the Program with respect to preparation of requests for appropriations related to the Program. Requires the Council, at least every four years, through the Committee, to submit to the President and the Congress an assessment regarding the findings of the Program and associated uncertainties, the effects of global change, and current and major long-term trends in global change. Requires that the research findings of the Committee and of Federal agencies and departments be made available to the Environmental Protection Agency and all Federal agencies and departments. Title II: International Cooperation in Global Change Research - International Cooperation in Global Change Research Act … 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-194 101 s 194 A bill to upgrade the ground segment of the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-01-25 1989-01-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 4 Directs the Secretary of Transportation to upgrade the ground segment of the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System (SARSAT). Directs the Secretary to establish at least five SARSAT ground stations to provide adequate coverage of the U.S. area of search and rescue for which it has responsibility under the COSPAS-SARSAT program. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to administer the SARSAT ground stations, in consultation with the Secretaries of Transportation and of Defense. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-s-251 101 s 251 Global Environment and Climate Change Assessment Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-01-25 1989-01-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Global Environment and Climate Change Assessment Act of 1989 - Establishes the Task Force for Research and Assessment of the Changing Environment to carry out a ten-year interagency program. Provides that the Task Force shall be administered by a Director within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Task Force to prepare a research plan to serve as the guide for the ten-year program and provide an accurate understanding of: (1) the causes and effects of global environmental and climate change; (2) the probability that such change will occur; and (3) the information necessary to make judgments about how to respond to such changes. Sets forth deadlines for the submission of such plan to the Congress and the period for public review. Requires the research plan to include programs to: (1) assure the operation of a long-term monitoring network to measure parameters of the atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere; (2) research and analyze all possible causes for any observed or predicted changes in global climate; (3) make predictions regarding the degree to which such change may occur and what the effects may be on industry, agriculture, transportation, and patterns of human behavior and habitation; (4) identify the regions likely to be affected by such changes and investigate the feasibility, probable outcome, and economic costs of technologies that can be used to prevent or reduce such changes; (5) cooperate with research being conducted by sovereign nations and international organizations on such changes; and (6) analyze available information to present periodic assessments about actions to be taken to alleviate such changes and their effects. Requires the Director to: (1) obtain from agencies that are members of the Task Force a description of all programs being undertaken or planned relating to global climate research; and (2) certify whether or not such programs are part of the Task Force's research an… 2025-08-26T17:25:54Z  
101-hr-560 101 hr 560 Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act Science, Technology, Communications 1989-01-19 1989-02-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 94 Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act - Establishes in the National Library of Medicine a National Center for Research Accountability to assist in eliminating duplication of effort in Federal research proposals involving live animals. Prohibits Federal agencies from carrying out or funding any research proposal involving live animals unless the proposal is submitted to the Center following agency approval. Prohibits Federal funding of any proposal the Center determines would duplicate other research completed or in process. Authorizes the Center to contract with private entities to assist in conducting comprehensive full-text literature searches. Directs the Center to report annually to the President and the Congress. Provides for modernization of biomedical information storage and dissemination by the National Library of Medicine. Authorizes the Library to award contracts to the private-sector data recording industry to improve: (1) the development of technologies for storage and dissemination of full-text biomedical information; and (2) dissemination of such information to medical libraries for research use. Requires the Library to report annually to the Congress on its progress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and thereafter. 2025-08-26T17:26:09Z  
101-hr-336 101 hr 336 Standardization of Measurement Act of 1989 Science, Technology, Communications 1989-01-03 1989-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 50 Standardization of Measurement Act of 1989 - Establishes a system of standardization of measurement of high strength steel bolts. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: (1) issue regulations to establish an approval program for accreditation of laboratories inspecting and testing bolts; (2) publish notice that NIST is prepared to accept applications for accreditation of such laboratories; and (3) set forth conditions under which accreditation of foreign laboratories by their governments meets requirements of this Act. Provides that, during its first year, such approval program shall use standards issued by one or more voluntary consensus standards organization selected by the Director, who shall notify the Congress of such choice. Authorizes the Director, after such year, to substitute other standards and to modify or update them as necessary. Requires that costs of such approval program be fully reimbursable to NIST through fees or other charges for accreditation services. Requires the Director to transmit recommendations and information to appropriate standards organizations. Prohibits, effective January 1, 1991, any bolt from being certified as a high strength steel bolt unless it: (1) comes from a lot conforming to the standards and specifications to which the manufacturer represents it has been manufactured or to which it was ordered by the purchaser; and (2) is evaluated by accredited laboratories or, if a foreign laboratory, is deemed to satisfy accreditation requirements of this Act. 2025-08-26T17:25:45Z  

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