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| 103-s-2441 | 103 | s | 2441 | Weather Service Modernization Review Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-09-19 | 1994-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 5 | Weather Service Modernization Review Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) ensure that the implementation of the National Implementation Plan (Plan) for modernization of the National Weather Service does not result in service degradation in any specific geographic area; and (2) provide for an independent review of the Plan by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. | 2025-08-26T13:50:29Z | |
| 103-hr-5046 | 103 | hr | 5046 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-09-16 | 1994-09-26 | Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4008. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs Title II: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs Title III: Administration and Other Accounts Title IV: Miscellaneous NOAA Programs Title V: Great Lakes Improvements Title VI: National Undersea Research Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1995 and 1996 for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the following programs and activities: (1) mapping and charting; (2) geodesy; (3) weather observation and prediction; (4) estuarine and coastal assessment; (5) deep ocean mineral and ocean energy activities; (6) marine prediction research, including research activities at the Great Lakes and the Southeast Florida and Caribbean Areas; and (7) climate and global change research activities. Title II: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for fisheries information collection and analysis. (Sec. 203) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for the establishment and maintenance of a scallop restoration program for Long Island Sound. (Sec. 204) Amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the Secretary to make grants to assist persons in carrying out research and development projects to promote the sustainable use and development of U.S. fisheries. Title III: Administration and Other Accounts - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) operation and maintenance of the Systems Acquisition Office; (3) central administrative support activities; (4) retired pay; and (5) marine services activities. Title IV: Miscellaneous NOAA Programs - Directs that one-sixth of the fees collected each fiscal year from the authorized sale and licensing of nautical products by NOAA be… | 2025-08-26T13:49:30Z | |
| 103-s-2432 | 103 | s | 2432 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-09-13 | 1994-09-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs Title II: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs Title III: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: NOAA Atmospheric and Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary of Commerce to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve its public warning and forecast systems and to carry out: (1) the operations and research activities of the National Weather Service; (2) its climate and air quality research activities, including the study of climate and global change; (3) its atmospheric research activities; (4) its satellite observing systems activities; and (5) its data and information services activities. Title II: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary to enable NOAA to carry out: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy activities, including geodetic data collection and analysis; (2) observation and assessment activities; (3) a Coastal Ocean Program; (4) ocean and Great Lakes research activities; and (5) its undersea research activities. Title III: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 to enable the National Marine Fisheries Service to carry out its duties relating to fisheries information collection and analysis, and fisheries conservation and management operations. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary: (1) to enable NOAA to carry out executive direction and administrative activities and marine and aircraft services activities; and (2) for acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of NOAA facilities. (Sec. 402) Requires the Secretary to convey to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all U.S. interests in the National M… | 2025-08-26T13:49:32Z | |
| 103-hr-4998 | 103 | hr | 4998 | Weather Service Modernization Performance Review Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-08-19 | 1994-09-14 | Executive Comment Requested from Commerce. | House | Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5] | AL | D | C000868 | 12 | Weather Service Modernization Performance Review Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) ensure that the implementation of the National Implementation Plan (Plan) for modernization of the National Weather Service does not result in service degradation in any specific geographic area; and (2) provide for an independent review of the Plan by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. | 2025-08-26T13:50:30Z | |
| 103-s-2344 | 103 | s | 2344 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-08-01 | 1994-09-28 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 5 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization Title II: Research and Education in Strategic Areas Title III: General Provisions National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Critical Technologies Institute for FY 1995 through 1999. (Sec. 103) Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to direct NSF to include in its annual report to the President a strategic plan defining its goals, criteria, and procedures. (Sec. 106) Requires the Director of NSF (Director) to develop an Arctic logistics support program and related budget to facilitate United States Arctic research. Authorizes FY 1996 through 1999 appropriations. Title II: Research and Education in Strategic Areas - National Science Foundation Strategic Research and Education Authorization Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Director to establish the following cross-directorate initiatives: (1) advanced manufacturing technology; (2) advanced materials and processing; (3) biotechnology; (4) civil infrastructure systems; (5) global change research; (6) environmental research; (7) high performance computing and communications; and (8) science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education. Authorizes FY 1995 through 1999 appropriations. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the Director, within the advanced manufacturing technology initiative, to: (1) make awards to universities for research and education to accelerate technologies of particular value to low population regions; (2) establish graduate student traineeships; (3) establish teaching fellowships for persons from industry; (4) develop curricula; and (5) establish the Small Manufacturers Renewal and Training (pilot) Program to sponsor engineering students to work as interns with small manufacturers. Requires the Director to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Progra… | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-hr-4818 | 103 | hr | 4818 | To revise the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-07-22 | 1994-07-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | W000068 | 2 | Amends the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to management and licensing of commercial remote sensing satellites. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hconres-261 | 103 | hconres | 261 | To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-06-24 | 1994-07-21 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] | TX | D | H000067 | 10 | Declares that specified U.S. astronauts who flew in space as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration program to reach and explore the moon shall carry the honorary title Space Emissary and shall be referred to as "The Honorable." | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hr-4621 | 103 | hr | 4621 | To establish a National Academy of Space, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-06-21 | 1994-09-13 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House | Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] | OH | D | T000350 | 0 | Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to: (1) establish a National Academy of Space to prepare qualifying individuals for Government or U.S. corporate space-related service; and (2) appoint a Board of the National Academy of Space whose functions shall include exam and curriculum development, scholarship and placement administration, and selection of State universities as Member Institutes of the Academy. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hr-4489 | 103 | hr | 4489 | Aeronautics and Space Policy Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-25 | 1994-10-06 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Subtitle A: Special Authority and Limitations Subtitle B: Aeronautics Title II: Commercial Space Launch Amendments Title III: Revisions to Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 Title IV: Technology Investment Policy for Aeronautics and Space Title V: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Budget Aeronautics and Space Policy Act of 1994 - Title I: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Subtitle A: Special Authority and Limitations - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit to specified congressional committees a detailed operating plan for obligating FY 1995 funds. Provides authority for reprogramming and imposes a limitation on funding uses. Authorizes a land conveyance in Clear Lake, Texas. Authorizes the Administrator to accept land conveyances from Cleveland and Brook Park, Ohio, for a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center. (Sec. 108) Requires NASA to give consideration to geographical distribution of research and development funds whenever feasible. (Sec. 110) Expresses the sense of the Congress that, when consistent with NASA goals, depressed community sites should be selected for new NASA programs. (Sec. 111) Requires the establishment with the Office of Space Access and Technology a program of expedited technology procurement to demonstrate how innovative technology can rapidly be brought to bear on NASA space missions. Requires: (1) use of nongovernmental sector expertise to the maximum extent practicable, through the use of existing special appointment procedures; and (2) integration of existing commercial, non-development, and off-the-shelf hardware and services. Requires coordination of NASA resources in the areas of procurement, commercial programs, and advanced technology. (Sec. 112) Directs the Administrator to coordinate with other Federal agencies all NASA educat… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-4482 | 103 | hr | 4482 | Launch Services Corporation Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-24 | 1994-05-31 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] | CO | R | H000444 | 2 | Launch Services Corporation Act of 1994 - Authorizes the creation of a non-Federal, for profit Launch Services Corporation to provide space launch services to the Federal Government and other domestic and foreign customers. Ends Federal funding (except for payment of services) for the Corporation after the year 2000. | 2025-08-26T13:50:51Z | |
| 103-hr-4451 | 103 | hr | 4451 | To terminate the International Space Station Alpha program, and to redirect the savings therefrom to National Aeronautics and Space Administration space and civil aviation programs. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-18 | 1994-05-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] | IN | D | R000385 | 14 | Terminates the International Space Station Alpha program and redirects the savings therefrom to space and civil aviation programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-s-2116 | 103 | s | 2116 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-13 | 1994-05-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Subtitle A: Authorizations Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. Directs the Administrator of NASA to: (1) perform a feasibility study for implementing a University Innovative Research Program; and (2) provide for diversity factors in procurement. Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities. Prohibits space advertising. | 2025-08-26T13:49:08Z | |
| 103-hjres-365 | 103 | hjres | 365 | To designate August 16, 1994, as "TV Nation Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-10 | 1994-05-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] | NC | R | C000556 | 5 | Designates August 16, 1994, as TV Nation Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-s-2076 | 103 | s | 2076 | A bill to prohibit the departments and agencies of the Federal Government from requiring that any State, or political subdivision thereof, utilize a metric system of measurement. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-05-04 | 1994-05-05 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5256-5257) | Senate | Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Prohibits any entity of the Federal Government from requiring any State or local government to use a metric measurement system. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 103-hr-4236 | 103 | hr | 4236 | National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-04-18 | 1994-10-07 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 8 | National Undersea Research Program Act of 1994 - Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to establish the National Undersea Research Program (the Program) to enhance scientific understanding of processes in the world's oceans and large lakes through programs conducted by the National Undersea Research Centers established under this Act. Establishes the Office of Undersea Research in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Designates priority research areas. Directs the Under Secretary to establish the National Undersea Research Advisory Committee. Assigns undersea regions to extant Centers. Prescribes guidelines under which the Under Secretary may establish a new Center for any undersea region. Directs each Center director to annually: (1) solicit individual proposals from the scientific community for research advancing the Program's priority research areas; and (2) submit a proposed Center program to the Program Director. Instructs the Under Secretary to: (1) develop procedures for the joint review of research proposals; and (2) issue final rules establishing those procedures. Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to fund Center programs. Exempts such grants and contracts from review by the Financial Assistance Review Board. Authorizes appropriations. | 2021-06-02T19:55:51Z | |
| 103-hr-4211 | 103 | hr | 4211 | Biotechnology Competitiveness Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-04-14 | 1994-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3] | MA | R | B000576 | 9 | Biotechnology Competitiveness Act of 1994 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to provide for Federal coordination of biotechnology research and development. | 2025-08-26T13:52:40Z | |
| 103-s-2015 | 103 | s | 2015 | Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-04-13 | 1994-04-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] | WY | R | S000429 | 0 | Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1994 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend daylight saving time by: (1) beginning it on the third Sunday of March instead of the first Sunday in April; and (2) ending it on the first Sunday of November instead of the last Sunday of October. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make such adjustments with respect to hours of operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations as may be consistent with the public interest. | 2025-08-26T13:52:38Z | |
| 103-hr-4008 | 103 | hr | 4008 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-03-10 | 1994-09-27 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 7 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs Title II: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs Title III: Administration and Other Accounts Title IV: Miscellaneous NOAA Programs Title V: Great Lakes Improvements Title VI: National Undersea Research Program National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: NOAA Ocean and Coastal Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for FY 1995 and 1996 for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the following programs and activities: (1) mapping and charting; (2) geodesy; (3) weather observation and prediction; (4) estuarine and coastal assessment; (5) deep ocean mineral and ocean energy activities; (6) marine prediction research, including research activities at the Great Lakes and the Southeast Florida and Caribbean Areas; and (7) climate and global change research activities. Title II: NOAA Marine Fishery Programs - Amends: (1) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for fisheries information collection and analysis. (Sec. 203) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 and 1996 for the establishment and maintenance of a scallop restoration program for Long Island Sound. (Sec. 204) Amends the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act to direct the Secretary to make grants to assist persons in carrying out research and development projects to promote the sustainable use and development of U.S. fisheries. Title III: Administration and Other Accounts - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) executive direction and administrative activities; (2) operation and maintenance of the Systems Acquisition Office; (3) central administrative support activities; (4) retired pay; and (5) marine services activities. Title IV: Miscellaneous NOAA Programs - Directs that one-sixth of the fees collected each fiscal year from the authorized sale and licensing of nautical products by N… | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-s-1881 | 103 | s | 1881 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Investment Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-03-01 | 1994-10-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 10 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Role of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Technology Investment Title II: National Aeronautics Facilities Title III: Commercial Space Launch Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Investment Act of 1994 - Title I: Role of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Technology Investment - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a technology investment program with industry that will advance both U.S. industrial competitiveness and aeronautics and space technologies. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 106) Provides for coordination with other Federal and NASA programs. Title II: National Aeronautics Facilities - States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) Federal investment in domestic aerospace technologies shall be a priority, including the maintenance of superior aeronautics facilities; and (2) NASA shall work with industry to identify and address aeronautics technology and facility issues. (Sec. 203) Directs the President to: (1) conduct a worldwide facilities assessment; and (2) develop and implement with domestic industries an aeronautics facilities strategy. Title III: Commercial Space Launch Amendments - Amends Federal law to include commercial reentry vehicles and reentries within the parameters of commercial space transportation provisions. (Sec. 303) Prohibits the use of outer space for advertising purposes. Requests the President to negotiate an agreement with foreign launching nations for such purpose. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-3878 | 103 | hr | 3878 | Federal Research Informed Consent Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-02-23 | 1994-03-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-4] | TN | D | C000754 | 15 | Federal Research Informed Consent Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the requirement that, in federally qualified research in which any human subject is to be used, the principal researcher obtain the informed consent of the subject. Allows the Secretary to exempt categories of research from such consent requirement. Requires congressional notification of such exemptions and a 60-day waiting period before the exemption is effective. Directs the Secretary to establish requirements for obtaining informed consent. Provides for civil actions by those from whom no such consent was obtained, allowing damages, equitable relief, and attorney's fees and costs. Preempts any State law concerning the obtaining of such consent. | 2025-08-26T13:50:38Z | |
| 103-hr-3850 | 103 | hr | 3850 | To provide for a study of human health risks associated with National Weather Service doppler radar installations, and to prohibit the operation of such an installation in Ojai, California, unless such study finds no significant health risk. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1994-02-10 | 1994-03-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23] | CA | R | G000021 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study the human health risks associated with National Weather Service doppler radar installations. Prohibits the operation of such an installation in Ojai, California, unless the study finds there is no health risk. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hr-3687 | 103 | hr | 3687 | To cancel the Space Station program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-11-22 | 1993-12-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] | IN | D | R000385 | 34 | Cancels the Space Station program. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such cancellation. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hr-3590 | 103 | hr | 3590 | Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-11-20 | 1994-09-20 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] | MD | R | M000941 | 0 | Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding title to intellectual property arising from cooperative research and developments agreements (CRADAs) to: (1) direct Federal laboratories to ensure that such title is assigned to the collaborating parties to the CRADA in exchange for reasonable compensation to the Federal laboratory; (2) authorize a Federal laboratory to retain (and practice on a worldwide basis) a nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license from the collaborating parties for such property; and (3) authorize a Federal laboratory to require a collaborating partner to grant a license to use such property to a responsible applicant. Defines intellectual property rights as: (1) "patents" in the case of Government-owned, Government-operated Federal laboratories; and (2) "patents, copyrights, and computer chip mask work registration" in the case of Government-owned, contractor-operated Federal laboratories. Sets forth a framework for the distribution of income from intellectual property received by Federal agencies or laboratories. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on the effectiveness of the income-sharing programs established under this Act. Amends the Bayh-Dole Act to grant this Act precedence over its provisions. | 2025-08-26T13:48:55Z | |
| 103-s-1742 | 103 | s | 1742 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-11-20 | 1993-11-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1994 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research on Space and Aeronautics. Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. (Sec. 202) Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. (Sec. 204) Requires an independent cost analysis for all new NASA projects estimated to cost at least $200,000. (Sec. 205) Requires a review of NASA facilities. (Sec. 206) Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities. (Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Aeronautics and Space Commerce for coordination and development of policy recommendations and activities pertaining to commercial aeronautics and space except those activities statutorily assigned to other Federal agencies. | 2025-08-26T13:51:18Z | |
| 103-hr-3476 | 103 | hr | 3476 | National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-11-09 | 1994-04-12 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 2 | National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to revise provisions concerning: (1) findings and declaration of policy; and (2) functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (Office) and its Director. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to establish within the Executive Office of the President the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology. (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the National Science and Technology Council to: (1) consider scientific and technological developments affecting more than one Federal agency; and (2) coordinate research and development budgeting. Authorizes the Council to establish Interagency Working Groups. (Sec. 6) Establishes a National Sciences and Technologies Assessment Panel in lieu of the National Critical Technologies Panel. (Sec. 7) Establishes a Science and Technology Policy Institute in lieu of the Critical Technologies Institute. (Sec. 8) Requires the Director of the Office to report annually to the Congress on Federal agency contributions in support of the Office or the National Science and Technology Council. (Sec. 9) Prohibits any Office permanent employee or detailee from having access to the Executive Office of the President without first having obtained an Executive Office of the President Access Pass or other appropriate security clearance. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 103-hr-3254 | 103 | hr | 3254 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-10-12 | 1994-05-05 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization Title II: General Provisions Title III: Academic Research Facilities Modernization Title IV: International Scientific Cooperation Title V: Undergraduate Education National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1994 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1995 and FY 1996. Prohibits the expenditure of FY 1996 funds for the Critical Technologies Institute. Title II: General Provisions - Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to direct the NSF to include in its annual report to the President a strategic plan defining its goals, criteria, and procedures. (Sec. 202) Requires the NSF Director (Director) to submit to the Congress an annual upgrade and maintenance plan for national research facilities. (Sec. 203) Amends the Academic Research Facilities Modernization Act of 1988 to require the NSF Director, when making awards for academic facilities maintenance, to exclude from consideration after FY 1995 certain institutions or consortia which received Federal maintenance funds for projects that were not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process. (Sec. 204) Prohibits a science-technology center from being disqualified from competition for funding support under NSF informal science education programs on the basis of: (1) geographic location; (2) size of population served; or (3) date on which it commences operations. (Sec. 205) Amends the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act to include within its target population women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. (Sec. 207) Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 and the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 to modify certain administrative procedures. Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1977 to repeal its mandate for an Office of Small Business Research and Developmen… | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-s-1537 | 103 | s | 1537 | Technology Commercialization Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-10-07 | 1994-09-28 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 1 | Technology Commercialization Act of 1994 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding title to intellectual property arising from a cooperative research and development agreement to require a Federal laboratory to ensure that a collaborating party has the right of first refusal to an exclusive license for a jointly developed invention in exchange for reasonable laboratory compensation and submission of a commercialization plan. Sets forth related laboratory and collaborating party provisions. Revises provisions regarding distribution of royalties and payments from intellectual property received by Federal laboratories. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-s-1517 | 103 | s | 1517 | Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-10-05 | 1993-12-09 | Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-219. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 4 | Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a National Marine Biotechnology Strategy for the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive research and development effort to assist the Nation in understanding and using marine biotechnology. Requires the submission of the Strategy to the President and Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this Act and a revised Strategy at least once every three years thereafter. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to maintain, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a balanced program of marine biotechnology activities. Prohibits the Secretary from conducting: (1) activities that may involve the release of organisms, unless such activities have been reviewed and approved under other applicable Federal law or are found to pose no significant environmental risk (and in the case of an intentional release of organisms, the Secretary may make such a finding only after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment); and (2) research or awarding a grant for marine biotechnology applications intended to promote or enhance farming, ranching, or other forms of captive cultivation (other than hatchery enhancement of wild stocks) of any species of Pacific salmon. Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to establish a program to further research, development, education, and technology transfer in marine biotechnology. Provides for the establishment of a Marine Biotechnology Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-2876 | 103 | hr | 2876 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-08-05 | 1993-11-22 | Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a separation pay program to encourage eligible employees to voluntarily retire or resign from NASA. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-2875 | 103 | hr | 2875 | Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-08-04 | 1994-03-24 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 2 | Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy and the directors of departmental laboratories (laboratories operated by or on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE) or facilities that would be considered to be laboratories under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980) to enter into partnerships that enhance the economic, scientific, or technological competitiveness of U.S. industry. Directs the Secretary to develop a multi-year critical technology strategy. Authorizes the Secretary and the directors of departmental laboratories to enter into partnerships that build on the core competencies of the laboratories to conduct research, development, demonstration, or commercial application activities in nuclear energy, energy efficiency or supply, high-performance computing, the environment, human health, advanced manufacturing technologies, advanced materials, transportation, space, or quality technologies, or technologies listed in the annual defense critical technologies plan. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a Laboratory Partnership Advisory Board within DOE; and (2) a program to encourage scientists and engineers from departmental laboratories to serve as visiting fellows in the research facilities of governments, educational institutions, and industrial organizations in the United States and foreign countries. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on opportunities for minority colleges and universities to participate in DOE or departmental laboratory programs. Requires the Secretary to establish a career path program to recruit employees of the national laboratories to serve in DOE positions. Amends the Federal criminal code and the Federal Procurement Policy Act to make certain post-employment restrictions inapplicable with respect to the national laboratories. Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to provide for cooperativ… | 2025-08-26T13:52:40Z | |
| 103-hr-2811 | 103 | hr | 2811 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-07-30 | 1993-11-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] | TX | D | H000067 | 0 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1993 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) the National Weather Service (operations and research, systems acquisition, and construction of NEXRAD facilities and weather forecast offices); (2) atmospheric research (climate and air quality research and atmospheric programs); (3) national environmental data and information services and satellite observing systems; and (4) program support (administration and services and aircraft services). Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a strategic plan for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's environmental research laboratories; and (2) prepare a hydrological research and flood forecasting modernization report. Expresses the sense of the Congress that any transfers of National Weather Service field office employees necessitated by the National Implementation Plan for Modernization of the National Weather Service be carried out in a manner that will not degrade field services. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-2800 | 103 | hr | 2800 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-07-29 | 1993-08-04 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management Reorganization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a separation pay program to encourage eligible employees to voluntarily retire or resign from NASA. | 2025-08-26T13:51:31Z | |
| 103-hr-2731 | 103 | hr | 2731 | Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-07-23 | 1993-09-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | W000068 | 6 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Space Launch and Launch Support Facilities Title II: Purchase of Space Transportation Services Title III: Intellectual Property Disposition Title IV: Tax Incentives for Commercial Space Activities Title V: Miscellaneous Omnibus Space Commercialization Act of 1993 - Title I: Space Launch and Launch Support Facilities - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive inventory of all U.S. space launch and launch support facilities. Requires all facilities identified as surplus to be referred to the General Services Administration for disposition. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish criteria for and designate launch facilities as Commercial Space Centers. Exempts all Centers and associated property, services, and products from Federal corporate income and other taxes and excises, imports, duties, and all other Federal tariffs. Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to make public land available for new space launch and launch support facilities. Title II: Purchase of Space Transportation Services - Space Transportation Services Purchase Act of 1993 - Amends the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 to require the Federal Government to purchase space transportation services from commercial providers, unless the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the Secretary of Defense determines: (1) the payload requires the unique capabilities of the space shuttle; (2) commercial services are not available; or (3) the use of commercial services poses an unacceptable risk of loss of a unique scientific opportunity. Title III: Intellectual Property Disposition - Requires that a commercial provider making an invention under contract with the Government have the same rights as would a small business firm under specified provisions of Federal patent law. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to require (current law permits) each Federal agency to permit the direc… | 2025-08-26T13:49:24Z | |
| 103-hr-2599 | 103 | hr | 2599 | Space Advertising Prohibition Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-07-01 | 1993-07-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 61 | Space Advertising Prohibition Act - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to prohibit the use of outer space for advertising purposes. | 2025-08-26T13:52:08Z | |
| 103-hr-2516 | 103 | hr | 2516 | Green Technology Promotion Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-06-24 | 1993-07-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1924) | House | Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2] | NH | D | S001113 | 0 | Green Technology Promotion Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to require Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology to conduct energy efficiency and source reduction assessments for client companies. Authorizes eligible government and private sector organizations that are engaged in technology or manufacturing extension activities to apply for Manufacturing Outreach Center designation. | 2025-08-26T13:49:03Z | |
| 103-hr-2522 | 103 | hr | 2522 | Hypersonic Research Airplane Authorization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-06-24 | 1993-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | Hypersonic Research Airplane Authorization Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to submit jointly to the Congress a plan for the National Aerospace Plane Program, including development plans (and capped costs) for a hypersonic research airplane. Authorizes specified appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:50:10Z | |
| 103-s-1145 | 103 | s | 1145 | Space Advertising Prohibition Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-06-23 | 1993-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] | VT | R | J000072 | 7 | Space Advertising Prohibition Act - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to prohibit the use of outer space for advertising purposes. Prohibits the importation into the United States of goods manufactured, assembled, distributed, or sold by any person who is, or has been, engaged in space advertising. | 2025-08-26T13:50:53Z | |
| 103-sjres-100 | 103 | sjres | 100 | A joint resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefitting the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-06-08 | 1993-09-21 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12127-12128) | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Reaffirms U.S. national policy favoring conversion to the metric system of measurement. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-2200 | 103 | hr | 2200 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-05-20 | 1993-08-02 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 22 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities Title IV: Aeronautics Research and Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Places an aggregate limit on FY 1994 authorization of appropriations under this subtitle, except for Space Station Freedom (appropriations authorized through FY 2000). Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) to provide the Congress with a job loss transition plan as it restructures space station management. (Sec. 101 through 105) Authorizes NASA appropriations for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities research and program management; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including: (1) expenditure prerequisites with respect to management transfer of the External Tank Program from the Marshall Space Flight Center; (2) authorizations available for disaster relief; and (3) a facility plan and analysis for NASA facilities in Yellow Creek, Mississippi. Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program - Directs the Administrator of NASA to establish an advanced space technology investment program to: (1) advance U.S. industrial competitiveness; (2) encourage industry-led consortia to develop critical technologies; and (3) encourage industrial participation from entities not part of the traditional Federal contracting base. (Sec. 206) Directs the Administrator to coordinate a technology procurement initiative. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize FY 1994 appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 303) Authorizes the Secretary of the Tre… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-2193 | 103 | hr | 2193 | NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-05-19 | 1993-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation. | House | Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2] | NC | D | V000006 | 1 | NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide for independent performance reviews of NASA programs of: (1) aeronautics research and development; and (2) private technology transfer. Provides for a joint NASA-Federal agency aeronautical research and development program to enhance U.S. competitiveness. Directs the Administrator to study strategies to optimize development of an hypersonic research plane and the ultimate development of a single-stage-to-orbit, air breathing plane. Authorizes appropriations for specified NASA programs. | 2025-08-26T13:49:19Z | |
| 103-hr-2050 | 103 | hr | 2050 | To terminate the Space Station Freedom and Advanced Solid Rocket Motor programs, and to redirect the savings therefrom to deficit reduction, and to National Aeronautics and Space Administration space and civil aviation programs. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-05-10 | 1994-02-09 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H397) | House | Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] | IN | D | R000385 | 37 | Terminates the Space Station Freedom and Advanced Solid Rocket Motor programs. Expresses the sense of the Congress that at least 50 percent of the amounts so saved should be used for: (1) Federal deficit reduction; and (2) civil aviation and other programs of space science, research, and education. | 2025-01-02T17:24:46Z | |
| 103-s-879 | 103 | s | 879 | Work Force Enhancement for Technology Transfer Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-05-04 | 1993-05-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | Work Force Enhancement for Technology Transfer Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to direct Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology and, when established, Manufacturing Outreach Centers, to assist managers and other workers in U.S. manufacturing firms in using advanced and modern technologies, through needs assessments, information, and training services. Requires the Secretary, through the Director, to assist such managers and other workers in such use by: (1) establishing an information clearinghouse on the best available training material and services; (2) encouraging U.S. providers of such technologies for manufacturing firms to develop training material specifically designed for the managers and other workers responsible; and (3) establishing the availability of such specifically designed training material as an important criterion in assessing such technologies. Authorizes appropriations for a technology training clearinghouse. | 2025-08-26T13:49:25Z | |
| 103-hr-1916 | 103 | hr | 1916 | Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-28 | 1993-07-14 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 53 | Marine Biotechnology Investment Act of 1993 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to establish: (1) a program to further research, development, risk assessment, education, and technology transfer in marine biotechnology, regulating research on genetically modified organisms; and (2) the Marine Biotechnology Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-1850 | 103 | hr | 1850 | University-Industry Technology Development Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-26 | 1993-05-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 0 | University-Industry Technology Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish programs for the selection of: (1) University Technology Development Programs to provide incentives and assistance to universities seeking to develop programs to foster commercially promising basic research; and (2) University-Industry Technology Partnerships to provide incentives and assistance for businesses and universities to enter into partnerships to develop commercial applications for new technologies and processes. Sets forth application requirements and selection criteria. Directs the Secretary to select between ten and 25 meritorious proposals as University Technology Development Programs or University-Industry Technology Partnerships annually and to provide financial and technical assistance to such programs. Requires private business participants to contribute at least 50 percent of the capital requirements of the partnership and universities to contribute at least 25 percent of the capital requirements of the technology development program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize partnerships to establish technology partnership accounts. Establishes a ceiling on deposits into such accounts. Permits amounts in such accounts to be invested only in interest-bearing securities or in the stock of domestic corporations (subject to the Secretary of the Treasury's approval and a percentage limitation). Provides for the nontaxability of deposits. Requires capital, capital gain, and ordinary income subaccounts to be established in such accounts. Sets forth the tax treatment of qualified and nonqualified withdrawals from accounts. Treats amounts not withdrawn from the account after a period of ten taxable years as nonqualified withdrawals subject to taxation. Establishes a technology partnership investment tax credit. Excludes the applicable percentage of any long-term capital gain recognized on the sale or exchange of a technology program investment held for more than five years from gross income. Requi… | 2025-08-26T13:48:58Z | |
| 103-hr-1856 | 103 | hr | 1856 | Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-26 | 1993-04-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] | SC | R | I000023 | 3 | Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 - Terminates funding for the United States International Space Station Freedom Program. | 2025-08-26T13:48:47Z | |
| 103-hr-1757 | 103 | hr | 1757 | National Information Infrastructure Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-21 | 1993-09-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 21 | National Information Infrastructure Act of 1993 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 (the Act) to direct the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to: (1) establish (in collaboration with non-Federal entities) an interagency applications program to develop applications of computing and networking advances under the National High-Performance Computing Program; and (2) develop a Plan for Computing and Networking Applications which shall identify application program goals and priorities and set forth specific Federal agency responsibilities. Requires the Plan to: (1) foster local network access and service programs; (2) develop projects and technologies in the fields of education, health care, libraries, and government information access; (3) provide funds for network services to connect with Internet; and (4) provide related personnel training. Authorizes FY 1994 through 1996 appropriations. Requires the Plan to: (1) specify the research and development activities in support of applications and to ensure network security and privacy; (2) specify applications for education at all levels; (3) specify applications for health care, including clinical information systems, information dissemination, and health delivery systems and population data sets; (4) specify applications for libraries, including digital libraries, prototype development, and remote-sensing data base development; and (5) specify applications for public access to Federal, State, and local government information. Authorizes FY 1994 through 1998 appropriations. (Sec. 4) Redefines the assessment responsibilities of the high-performance computing and applications committee (currently the high-performance computing advisory committee). (Sec. 5) Revises provisions regarding the National Research and Education Network Program (currently the National Research and Education Network) to: (1) set forth test bed network characteristics and restrictions; and (2) limit fund use to commercial (non-Federal) entities… | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-s-776 | 103 | s | 776 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consistency in Budgeting Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-07 | 1993-04-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 0 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Consistency in Budgeting Act of 1993 - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require annual submission to the Congress of a five-year budget program plan for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | 2025-08-26T13:51:56Z | |
| 103-s-780 | 103 | s | 780 | A bill to prohibit expenditure of appropriated funds on the Superconducting Super Collider, the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor, or the Space Station. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-04-07 | 1993-04-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 0 | Terminates the funding for the Superconducting Super Collider program, the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program, and the United States International Space Station Freedom program. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 103-hr-1553 | 103 | hr | 1553 | Daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-03-31 | 1993-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 2 | South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Act of 1995 - Establishes: (1) the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor in the State of South Carolina; and (2) the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Commission to assist Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in developing and implementing an integrated management action plan for the Corridor. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:50:42Z | |
| 103-s-520 | 103 | s | 520 | Deficit Reduction Through Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Termination Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-03-05 | 1993-03-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 13 | Deficit Reduction Through Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Termination Act of 1993 - Prohibits appropriated funds from being available for use on the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program, except a specified amount that may be used in terminating the program. | 2025-08-26T13:49:38Z | |
| 103-s-473 | 103 | s | 473 | Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-03-02 | 1994-07-19 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-611, Part I. | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 14 | Department of Energy Laboratory Technology Act of 1994 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to add a new "Title XI - Departmental Laboratories." (Sec. 2) Defines "technology transfer" to mean any collaborative effort involving governmental, educational, and private entities, including any process by which federally owned or originated technology or intellectual property rights associated with such technology are transferred to such entities. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to maintain department laboratories to advance missions to: (1) maintain national security; (2) ensure the Nation's energy supply; and (3) implement research, development, and commercial application on technologies that minimize environmental impacts of the production and use of energy. Authorizes additional missions subject to certain determinations made by the President. Prescribes a technology transfer scheme which: (1) establishes a sliding scale mechanism within which the Secretary may allocate for technology transfer activities at each departmental laboratory up to 20 percent of the funds appropriated for research, demonstration, and commercial applications; and (2) permits the Secretary to use the scientific, technical, and human resources of the departmental laboratories to improve the quality of education in science, mathematics, and engineering. Instructs the Secretary to submit to the Congress and the National Science and Technology Council a report prepared by the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board Task Force on alternative scenarios for future uses of the departmental laboratories. Directs the National Science and Technology Council to submit to the Congress its review of such report. Prescribes implementation guidelines. Directs the Secretary and the departmental laboratory directors to seek advice from industry, labor, education, and professional sectors with respect to DOE collaboration with industry. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a National Technology Partnership Award. Directs the President to re… | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 103-s-450 | 103 | s | 450 | American Technology Advancement Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-25 | 1993-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] | CA | D | B000711 | 0 | American Technology Advancement Act of 1993 - Obligates specified 1993 Department of Energy funds for nonmilitary technology assistance, including environmental research, to DOE national laboratories. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 103-s-462 | 103 | s | 462 | Deficit Reduction Through Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-25 | 1993-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 15 | Deficit Reduction Through Space Station Freedom Termination Act of 1993 - Terminates funding for the United States International Space Station Freedom Program. | 2025-08-26T13:51:40Z | |
| 103-hr-1107 | 103 | hr | 1107 | Wind Engineering Research Program Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-24 | 1993-06-29 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-16] | FL | R | L000295 | 5 | Wind Engineering Research Program Act of 1993 - Establishes within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute) a Wind Engineering Program which shall: (1) provide for wind engineering research; (2) serve as an information clearinghouse; and (3) improve interagency coordination on wind engineering research. Requires the Director of the Institute to establish: (1) a Wind Engineering Research Advisory Committee; and (2) a national wind engineering research and development plan. | 2025-08-26T13:49:43Z | |
| 103-hr-1018 | 103 | hr | 1018 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-18 | 1993-07-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8420-8422) | House | Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] | OH | D | T000350 | 0 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Decentralization Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to use abandoned and underutilized facilities in depressed communities to meet the Administration's facilities' needs. | 2025-08-26T13:50:06Z | |
| 103-hr-961 | 103 | hr | 961 | ASRM Termination Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-18 | 1993-02-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2] | WI | R | K000274 | 75 | ASRM Termination Act - Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Program. | 2025-08-26T13:52:25Z | |
| 103-hr-999 | 103 | hr | 999 | To require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to terminate the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-18 | 1993-02-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. | House | Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] | MN | R | R000033 | 65 | Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to terminate the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor program. | 2025-01-02T17:23:21Z | |
| 103-hr-820 | 103 | hr | 820 | National Competitiveness Act of 1994 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-04 | 1994-09-28 | NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER PRIVILEGED MOTION - Mr. Rohrabacher notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 820. | House | Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2] | NC | D | V000006 | 49 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Manufacturing Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs Title III: Critical Technologies Title IV: Additional Commerce Department Provisions Title V: Authorization of Appropriations Title VI: Information Technology Applications Title VII: Fastener Quality Act Amendments Title VIII: Private Carriage of Urgent Letters Title IX: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Title X: Counterintelligence Title XI: Local Empowerment and Flexibility Title XII: Hero Act Title XIII: Miscellaneous Provisions Title I: General Provisions - National Competitiveness Act of 1994 - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. (Sec. 105) Establishes an overall authorization of appropriations limit under this Act. Title II: Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1994 - Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make the Department of Commerce (Department) the lead Federal agency for commercial and industrial civilian technology. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish a Manufacturing Advisory Committee. (Sec. 212) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish within the National Institute of Standards and Technology: (1) a National Quality Laboratory; and (2) a Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which shall include Outreach and Regional Centers and a Technology extension communication network. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a related clearinghouse system; and (2) prepare a five-year implementation plan for the Partnership, outreach network, and clearinghouse. (Sec. 213) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to provide additional technology transfer mechanisms through the Department and the Department of Defense. (Sec. 21… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-730 | 103 | hr | 730 | National Biological Resources Research and Development Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-02-02 | 1993-06-16 | Executive Comment Received from DOE. | House | Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] | MD | R | M000941 | 2 | National Biological Resources Research and Development Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a National Center for Biological Resources (Research and Development) to facilitate the collection, synthesis, and dissemination of information relating to the sustainable use, research, development, and conservation of biological resources. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:49:12Z | |
| 103-hr-523 | 103 | hr | 523 | Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-01-21 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. | House | Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] | MD | R | M000941 | 0 | Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to allow each Federal agency to: (1) secure copyright on behalf of the United States in any computer software prepared in whole or in part by U.S. employees under a cooperative research and development agreement or other authority, notwithstanding provisions of Federal copyright law; and (2) grant in advance to a collaborating party licenses or assignments for the copyrights, or options thereto, retaining specified rights. Adds references to software and its author to provisions governing the distribution of royalties received by Federal agencies. | 2025-08-26T13:50:42Z | |
| 103-s-4 | 103 | s | 4 | National Competitiveness Act of 1993 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-01-21 | 1994-03-16 | Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 165. (consideration: CR S3006) | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 21 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Manufacturing Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs Title III: Critical Technologies Title IV: Additional Commerce Department Provisions Title V: Authorization of Appropriations Title VI: Information Technology Applications Research Program National Competitiveness Act of 1993 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. Title II: Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1993 - Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish a Twenty-First Century Manufacturing Infrastructure Program, which shall include (as established by this Act): (1) the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Program; and (2) the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which shall include Outreach and Regional Centers and a technology extension communications network. Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish a related clearinghouse system. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (Office) to establish an industry-led Manufacturing Advisory Committee. Authorizes FY 1994 and 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 215) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute) a State Technology Extension Program. Directs the Program to make awards to States for planning and coordination of technology extension activities. (Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary, through the Regional and Outreach Centers, to assist U.S. managers and workers to use advanced technologies to enhance workforce quality, including workforce analysis and information dissemination. (Sec. 217) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning options for accelerating the adoption of new manufacturing equipment. Subt… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 103-hr-441 | 103 | hr | 441 | To terminate the Space Station Freedom program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1993-01-05 | 1993-06-23 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3925-3926) | House | Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | Z000008 | 48 | Provides for the termination of the Space Station Freedom program. | 2025-01-02T17:22:38Z |
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