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| 111-s-4047 | 111 | s | 4047 | FAST Deployment Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-12-17 | 2010-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] | UT | R | B000382 | 0 | Federal Acceleration of State Technologies Deployment Act of 2009 or the FAST Deployment Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development to establish a Federal Acceleration of State Technologies (FAST) Deployment Program to distribute matching federal funds to qualifying states. Requires each qualified state to use FAST grant funds exclusively for making assistance grants to small manufacturing enterprises for approved technology development projects. Establishes a national manufacturing technology database to disseminate to U.S. manufacturers information related to new U.S. manufacturing technologies. Requires an annual assessment of small manufacturing technology needs and information from such assessment to be incorporated into the database. | 2023-01-11T13:21:06Z | |
| 111-hr-6530 | 111 | hr | 6530 | To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-12-16 | 2010-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] | WA | D | I000026 | 6 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require one member of the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service (recommends changes to universal service implementation regulations) to be a Tribal representative who is nominated by the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Office of Native Affairs and Policy and appointed by the FCC. | 2023-01-11T13:21:12Z | |
| 111-hr-6533 | 111 | hr | 6533 | Local Community Radio Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-12-16 | 2011-01-04 | Became Public Law No: 111-371. | House | Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] | PA | D | D000482 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Local Community Radio Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations, as proposed in MM Docket No. 99-25, to: (1) prescribe protection for co-channels and first- and second-adjacent channels; and (2) prohibit any applicant from obtaining a low-power FM license if the applicant has engaged in any manner in the unlicensed operation of any station in violation of the Communications Act of 1934. (Current law is the same, except that clause (1) instead requires prescribing minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels, as well as for co-channels and first- and second-adjacent channels.) States that any license that was issued by the FCC to a low-power FM station prior to April 2, 2001, and that does not comply with the modifications adopted by the Commission in the above docket on April 2, 2001, shall remain invalid. Eliminates provisions prohibiting the FCC from extending the eligibility for application for low-power FM stations beyond the organizations and entities as proposed in the above docket. (Sec. 3) Requires the FCC to eliminate third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between: (1) low-power FM stations; and (2) full-service FM stations, FM translator stations, and FM booster stations. Prohibits the FCC from reducing the minimum co-channel and first- and second-adjacent channel distance separation requirements in effect on the date of enactment of this Act between: (1) low-power FM stations; and (2) full-service FM stations. Authorizes a waiver of the second-adjacent channel distance separation requirement to any low-power FM station that establishes that its proposed operations will not interfere with any authorized radio service, prov… | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-s-4021 | 111 | s | 4021 | Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-12-09 | 2010-12-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 1 | Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an analysis to determine the costs and benefits of requiring Internet service providers, communications service providers, electronic messaging providers, electronic mail providers, and other persons who provide a service or capability to enable computers to connect to the Internet to develop and enforce minimum Internet and cybersecurity safety standards for users of computers to prevent terrorists, criminals, spies, and other malicious actors from compromising, disrupting, damaging, or destroying computer networks, critical infrastructure, and key resources. Directs the Secretary to consider the effect that such standards may have on homeland security, the global economy, innovation, individual liberty, and privacy. | 2023-01-11T13:21:07Z | |
| 111-s-4015 | 111 | s | 4015 | Public Access to Historical Records Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-12-08 | 2010-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 1 | Public Access to Historical Records Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish an official dataset on the historical temperature record. Requires NASA to utilize the raw data related to temperature that is collected by applicable stations and vessels and to quantify the statistical uncertainty of each temperature observation and any subsequent products based on that observation. Requires the gaps that exist in temperature station and temperature reading data to be clearly and fully identified. Creates a panel to assist the Administrator in the establishment of the dataset. Requires the Administrator of NASA, at least once every three years, to contract with an appropriate independent entity to perform a verification and validation of the dataset and requires the publication of any algorithms utilized, and any determinations made, in verifying and validating the dataset. Requires persons and entities engaged in global climate research funded by the federal government to utilize the dataset as a source of data on the historical temperature record. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to provide for the immediate release of: (1) all raw temperature station data from cooperative observers and automated stations collected by the National Climatic Data Center; and (2) an analysis of the differences between raw and final temperature datasets collected by the Center. | 2023-01-11T13:21:08Z | |
| 111-hr-6417 | 111 | hr | 6417 | To prohibit Federal funding of certain public radio programming, to provide for the transfer of certain public radio funds to reduce the public debt, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-11-17 | 2010-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] | CO | R | L000564 | 1 | Prohibits federal funding to organizations incorporated for specified purposes related to: (1) broadcasting, transmitting, and programming over noncommercial educational radio broadcast stations, networks, and systems; (2) cooperating with foreign broadcasting systems and networks in international radio programming and broadcasting; (3) assisting and supporting such noncommercial educational radio broadcasting pursuant to the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967; or (4) acquiring radio programs from such organizations. Requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for FY2011-FY2012, to transfer to a designated Treasury account for use to reduce the public debt an amount equal to the amount allocated from the Public Broadcasting Fund for specified licensees and permittees of public radio stations, public radio programming, and for acquiring or producing certain national programming. | 2023-01-11T13:21:19Z | |
| 111-hres-1714 | 111 | hres | 1714 | Congratulating the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 14 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile. Recognizes that the experience and knowledge that NASA has acquired through space flight was critical to the rescue of the miners. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-hr-6308 | 111 | hr | 6308 | SMART Research and Development Compact | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] | MD | R | B000208 | 27 | SMART Research and Development Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the SMART (Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow) Research and Development Compact if such compact is entered into by at least two of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. | 2023-01-11T13:21:31Z | |
| 111-hr-6351 | 111 | hr | 6351 | Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | L000559 | 2 | Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Act - Grants the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) primary authority in the executive branch in the creation, verification, and enforcement of measures for the protection of critical information infrastructure, including the promulgation of risk-informed information security practices and standards applicable to critical information infrastructures that are not owned by or under the direct control of the federal government. Directs the Secretary to: (1) consult with sector specific federal regulatory agencies in exercising such authority; and (2) coordinate with such agencies, through the Executive Office of the President, in establishing enforcement mechanisms. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) conduct audits to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to secure critical information infrastructure; (2) issue subpoenas to determine compliance with federal regulatory requirements for securing such infrastructure; and (3) authorize sector specific federal regulatory agencies to undertake such audits. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President a National Office for Cyberspace, headed by an Executive Cyber Director, who shall have primary authority in the executive branch in leading interagency coordination on security policies relating to the creation, verification, and enforcement of measures regarding the protection of critical information infrastructure. | 2023-01-11T13:21:30Z | |
| 111-hres-1688 | 111 | hres | 1688 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to supporting the goals and ideals of the seventh annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and supporting the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness of cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | C001067 | 3 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month; (2) the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to disseminate information to the public to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States; and (3) DHS's activities intended to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, protect against, detect, attribute, report, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks. Congratulates the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, DHS, and other organizations working to improve cybersecurity in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:21:26Z | |
| 111-hres-1701 | 111 | hres | 1701 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | L000559 | 10 | Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2010). Congratulates the National Cyber Security Division, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center on the anniversary of National Cyber Security Month. Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:21:26Z | |
| 111-s-3872 | 111 | s | 3872 | Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7794) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 0 | Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring a commercial mobile service provider to: (1) notify a subscriber who has used in excess of a certain percentage of the monthly limit or prepaid amount of specified services (voice minutes, text messages, or data megabytes); (2) obtain a subscriber's consent before it allows the subscriber to use such services in excess of the monthly limit; and (3) ensure that any notice of possible excess usage, and the consent to use excess services, are not charged to the subscriber's account. | 2023-01-11T13:21:23Z | |
| 111-s-3894 | 111 | s | 3894 | LOCAL TV Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 0 | Letting Our Communities Access Local Television Act of 2010 or the LOCAL TV Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to seek and consider petitions requesting the expansion of a satellite or cable license to permit secondary transmissions to an adjacent in-state market area in those instances where transmissions to such adjacent market area are not currently allowed. | 2023-01-11T13:21:22Z | |
| 111-hres-1660 | 111 | hres | 1660 | Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] | CA | R | B000461 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote science scholarship and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in America. Supports festivals, such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, which focus on the importance of science and engineering to our everyday lives. Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible. Encourages families and their children to participate in the activities and exhibits which will occur on the National Mall and across America as satellite events of the Festival. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-s-3852 | 111 | s | 3852 | Healthy Media for Youth Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] | NC | D | H001049 | 1 | Healthy Media for Youth Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to nonprofit organizations to provide for the establishment, operation, coordination, and evaluation of programs to: (1) increase the media literacy of girls and boys, and (2) support the empowerment of girls or boys in a variety of ways. Permits giving priority to grant applicants providing non-federal matching funds. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in coordination with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to review, synthesize, and conduct or support research on the role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media on the psychological, sexual, physical, and interpersonal development of youth. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to convene a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media, to develop voluntary steps and goals for promoting healthy and positive depictions of girls and women in the media for the benefit of all youth. | 2023-01-11T13:21:23Z | |
| 111-sres-656 | 111 | sres | 656 | A resolution expressing support for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636) | Senate | Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE] | DE | D | K000373 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the support of the Senate for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in October 2010 in Washington, DC. Commends the Nobel Laureates, institutions of higher education, corporate sponsors, and all the various organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible. Encourages students and their families to participate in the activities that will take place on the National Mall and across the United States at satellite locations as part of the inaugural Festival. | 2017-12-13T21:32:14Z | |
| 111-sres-660 | 111 | sres | 660 | A resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made by or in partnership with the people of the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637-7638) | Senate | Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE] | DE | D | K000373 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends individuals and institutions that participate in and support advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially through international partnerships. Supports the Science Envoy Program as representative of the commitment of the United States to collaborate with other countries to promote the advancement of science and technology. Encourages the Secretary of State to establish a public diplomacy program to: (1) establish exhibits that illustrate cooperation between institutions and the people of the United States and institutions and people of the host country; (2) create fora for host country individuals to discuss their work; and (3) encourage future STEM cooperation with students around the world. | 2022-02-03T06:06:04Z | |
| 111-hr-6160 | 111 | hr | 6160 | Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-29 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | D000608 | 6 | Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010 - Title I: Rare Earth Materials - (Sec. 101) Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) a research, development, and commercial application program to assure the long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of specified rare earth materials to satisfy the national security, economic well-being, and industrial production needs of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to: (1) support new or significantly improved processes and technologies (as compared to those currently in use in the rare earth materials industry); (2) encourage multidisciplinary collaborations and opportunities for students at institutions of higher education; (3) collaborate with relevant agencies of foreign countries with interests relating to rare earth materials; and (4) submit an implementation plan to Congress. Requires the Secretary to offer to contract with the National Academy of Sciences for an assessment of the program after it has been in operation for four years. (Sec. 102) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary through FY 2015, only to the extent provided in advance in a subsequent appropriations Act, to make loan guarantee commitments for the commercial application of new or significantly improved technologies for specified categories of projects, including: (1) separation and recovery of rare earth materials from ores or other sources; (2) preparation of rare earth materials in oxide, metal, alloy, or other forms needed for national security, economic well-being, or industrial production purposes; and (3) application of rare earth materials in the production of improved magnets, batteries, refrigeration systems, optical systems, electronics, and catalysis, among other uses. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with appropriate private sector participants to achieve a complete rare earth materials production capability in the United States within five years after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from awarding … | 2023-01-11T13:21:35Z | |
| 111-s-3828 | 111 | s | 3828 | A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by that Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-22 | 2010-10-08 | Became Public Law No: 111-265. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000590 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (S. 3304), as engrossed by the Senate, to make certain technical corrections to it as well as to amendments it makes to the Communications Act of 1934. Requires the Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee, in its report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to: (1) identify additional protocols for the delivery of emergency information delivered by digital broadcast television (as well as by Internet protocol); and (2) recommend any regulations that may be necessary to ensure compatibility between video programming delivered using digital broadcast television (as well as using Internet protocol). Amends the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, to specify low-income individuals who are deaf-blind with respect to the requirement that the FCC establish rules defining the eligibility for relay service support of those FCC-approved programs for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications and related services accessible by individuals who are deaf-blind. | 2023-03-22T18:07:29Z | |
| 111-hres-1616 | 111 | hres | 1616 | Expressing the support of Congress for National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-09-14 | 2010-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5] | CA | D | M001163 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) support for the services provided to low-income consumers by the Link-Up America (Linkup) and Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) programs and their expansion; (2) support by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for programs to gather data to design an efficient program for making broadband affordable to such consumers; and (3) the creation of National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week to promote Linkup and Lifeline subscribership. | 2023-01-11T13:21:28Z | |
| 111-s-3710 | 111 | s | 3710 | Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-08-05 | 2010-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 0 | Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Amends provisions of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 concerning access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to authorize appropriations to cover the costs of grants, loans, and loan guarantees for broadband infrastructure in any area of the United States. Gives priority in making such grants, loans, and loan guarantees to projects that provide service to the highest proportion of rural residents that do not have access to broadband service and to project applications that will expand broadband opportunities in rural and tribal areas. Permits, under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, entities that have received waiver authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use the 763-768/793-798 MHz (700 MHz) public safety broadband spectrum to apply for funding. Authorizes appropriations for such Program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the expensing and 60-month amortization of intangible drilling costs; (2) repeal percentage depletion for oil and gas properties; and (3) deny the deduction for income attributable to the domestic production of oil, natural gas, or its primary products. | 2023-01-11T13:21:39Z | |
| 111-s-3729 | 111 | s | 3729 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-08-05 | 2010-10-11 | Became Public Law No: 111-267. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 5, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) exploration; (2) space operations; (3) science; (4) aeronautics; (5) education; (6) cross-agency support programs; (7) construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and (8) the Inspector General. Title II: Policy, Goals, and Objectives for Human Space Flight and Exploration - (Sec. 201) Declares that it is U.S. policy that reliance upon and use of non-U.S. human space flight capabilities shall be undertaken only as a contingency in circumstances when no U.S.-owned and operated capability is available, operational, and certified for flight. Reaffirms that the United States shall maintain an uninterrupted capability for human space flight and operations in low-Earth orbit, and beyond, as an essential instrument of national security and of the capacity for ensuring continued U.S. participation and leadership in the exploration and utilization of space. (Sec. 202) Declares that it shall be a long-term goal of the human space flight and exploration efforts of NASA to expand permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and to do so, where practical, in a manner involving international partners. Specifies the key objectives of the United States for human expansion into space, including to determine if humans can live in an extended manner in space with decreasing reliance on Earth. (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the International Space Station (ISS), technology developments, the current Space Shuttle program, and follow-on transportation systems authorized by this Act for missions beyond low-Earth orbit to a variety of lunar and Lagrangian orbital locations should be utilized to provide operational experience, … | 2023-03-22T18:07:28Z | |
| 111-s-3731 | 111 | s | 3731 | Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-08-05 | 2010-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] | VA | D | W000805 | 1 | Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition. Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. | 2023-01-11T13:21:39Z | |
| 111-s-3756 | 111 | s | 3756 | Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-08-05 | 2010-09-23 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1110. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 8 | Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) ensure the deployment of a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 MHz band which is deployed in both rural and urban areas; (2) reallocate and integrate the 700 MHz D block spectrum for use by public safety entities; (3) permit flexible use of the narrowband spectrum; (4) ensure that the nationwide public safety broadband network is fully interoperable on a nationwide basis; and (5) establish a 10-year public safety advisory board. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz. Permits the FCC, if consistent with the public interest for a licensee to relinquish voluntarily some or all of its licensed spectrum usage rights in order to permit the assignment of new initial licenses, to disburse to that licensee portions of the auction proceeds related to the new use that are attributable to the licensee's relinquished spectrum usage. Extends FCC auction authority until September 30, 2020. Authorizes secondary use of the public safety spectrum, subject to specified limitations and conditions. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Construction Fund; and (2) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Maintenance and Operation Fund. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a grant program to assist public safety entities establish a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 MHz band. | 2023-01-11T13:21:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-311 | 111 | hconres | 311 | To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-30 | 2010-07-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000410 | 80 | Declares that: (1) it is Congress's responsibility to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadband Internet services; and (2) the FCC should suspend any further action on its proceeding to extend its traditional communications regulatory authority to include such services until Congress delegates such authority to the FCC. | 2022-01-06T17:18:16Z | |
| 111-hr-6060 | 111 | hr | 6060 | American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-30 | 2010-08-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] | NC | D | P000523 | 2 | American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to fund textile research and innovation in the U.S. textile and fiber products industry and to promote increased U.S. textile exports. Limits eligibility under such grant program to institutions of higher education and not-for-profit research institutions, including not-for-profit industry associations whose mission is to support textile research and innovation. Gives preference in the award of such grants to collaborative research organizations that emphasize peer-reviewed research by leading academic and industry experts. Requires grant funds to be used for research and development activities that achieve at least one of the goals described in this Act, including to: (1) build and sustain innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. textile industry; (2) contribute to transforming the U.S. textile and apparel industry into a highly flexible supply chain; and (3) facilitate the creation of domestic jobs in the textile industry. | 2023-01-11T13:21:47Z | |
| 111-hr-5947 | 111 | hr | 5947 | Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 1 | Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that, if consistent with the public interest for a licensee to voluntarily relinquish some or all of its spectrum usage rights in order to permit the assignment of new initial licenses or the allocation of spectrum for unlicensed use, the proceeds from the use of a competitive bidding system may be shared with any licensee who agreed to voluntarily relinquish such usage rights. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reclaiming frequencies of broadcast television licensees or any other licensees on an involuntary basis for certain licensing purposes. | 2023-01-11T13:21:50Z | |
| 111-hr-5907 | 111 | hr | 5907 | Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] | CA | D | H000213 | 4 | Next Generation Public Safety Device Act of 2010 - Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a competition to award grants to eligible entities for the development of nonstationary radio over Internet protocol (RoIP) devices that support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. Establishes a working group to provide the Assistant Secretary with advice and technical assistance in conducting the competition. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish: (1) requirements for the RoIP devices developed, in whole or in part, using a grant awarded under this Act; and (2) a three-stage process under which to award such grants to eligible entities. Allows the award of a grant in a stage only to an eligible entity that: (1) submits a bid meeting the specifications developed for that stage; and (2) provides an assurance that the grant funds will be used to develop an RoIP device in accordance with the specifications included in that bid. Sets forth additional factors for the Assistant Secretary to consider when making a grant. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of such competition. Directs the FCC to establish a voluntary labeling program for the identification of nonstationary RoIP devices that meet such criteria as considered appropriate to support mission-critical broadband voice and data communications of public safety personnel. | 2023-01-11T13:21:51Z | |
| 111-hres-1560 | 111 | hres | 1560 | Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-27 | 2010-09-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] | MI | R | E000092 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of the week of December 5 as National Computer Science Education Week. Encourages: (1) identification by schools, teachers, researchers, universities, and policymakers of mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting edge professional development so that they can provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science; (2) exposure of students to computer science concepts; and (3) opportunities for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. Supports research in computer science to address what would motivate increased participation in such field. | 2023-01-11T13:21:28Z | |
| 111-hr-5828 | 111 | hr | 5828 | Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 6 | Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the review of universal service requirements to require: (1) the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service to complete recommendations for changes within 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete consideration of such recommendations within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Includes high-speed broadband services within universal service. Revises universal service principles. Sets forth methodology provisions for assessing contributions to universal service support mechanisms from communications service providers. Provides support contribution limits. Directs the FCC to develop: (1) a new cost model for the provision of high-cost support to eligible communications service providers for universal service in rural, insular, and high cost areas; and (2) a mechanism for reducing or eliminating the high-cost support provided to an incumbent local exchange carrier in the competitive portions of such carrier's service areas. Prohibits the FCC from reducing high-cost support to tribal lands absent a finding that such reductions are in the public interest. Revises the eligibility criteria communications service providers must meet in order to receive universal service support. Authorizes the FCC to waive minimum data rate requirements under specified circumstances. States that a recipient of universal service support in any service area prior to the date of enactment of this Act that relinquishes its eligible telecommunications carrier or eligible communications service provider designation shall continue to offer and receive support for providing life-line and link-up service throughout its service area unless another provider is so designated. Directs the FCC to establish the amount of high-cost support to be distributed to all mobile wireless communications service providers designated as eligible communications service providers throug… | 2023-01-11T13:21:53Z | |
| 111-s-3624 | 111 | s | 3624 | Freedom For Consumer Choice Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] | SC | R | D000595 | 8 | Freedom for Consumer Choice Act - States U.S. government policy with regard to: (1) the promotion of the widespread availability of communications services; (2) the promotion of the integrity of communications facilities through investment and innovation in advanced communications networks; and (3) the economic regulation of communications markets. Makes it unlawful for providers of electronic communication services to engage or participate in: (1) unfair methods of competition in or affecting electronic communications networks and services; or (2) unfair or deceptive practices in or affecting such networks and services. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), by rule, to define the acts or practices that shall constitute such unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Bars the FCC from having any authority to issue rules that declare unlawful an act or practice on the grounds that it is an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice, except that the FCC may declare an act or practice unlawful if: (1) marketplace competition is insufficient to adequately protect consumer welfare; and (2) such act or practice causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, is unavoidable by consumers themselves, and is outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition. Terminates any rule promulgated under this Act five years after its effective date unless the FCC makes an affirmative determination that such rule continues to be necessary. Grants the FCC the authority to hear complaints from any party injured by a violation of the prohibitions under this Act and to award damages to such party if such a violation has occurred. Sets forth specified additional authorities of the FCC. | 2023-01-11T13:21:43Z | |
| 111-s-3625 | 111 | s | 3625 | First Responders Protection Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] | CT | ID | L000304 | 1 | First Responders Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) allocate the paired electromagnetic spectrum bands of 758-763 megahertz and 788-793 megahertz (referred to as D Block) for public safety broadband communications and license such paired bands to public safety; (2) establish rules to permit a public safety broadband licensee to authorize public safety service providers to construct and operate a wireless public safety broadband network in the licensee's spectrum if such authorization would expedite public safety broadband communications; (3) require that any wireless public safety broadband network be fully interoperable, provide for user roaming, be disaster survivable, and have the appropriate level of cyber security; (4) establish regulations to authorize the shared use of the public safety broadband spectrum and network infrastructure by entities that are not defined as public safety services; (5) establish regulations to allow use of the public safety broadband spectrum by emergency response providers; and (6) develop a public safety agency statement of requirements that enables nationwide interoperability and roaming across any communications system using public safety broadband spectrum. Specifies organizations that shall be included in the Board of Directors of the Public Safety Broadband Licensee. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Construction Fund; and (2) the Public Safety Interoperable Broadband Network Maintenance and Operation Fund. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a grant program to assist public safety entities to establish a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network in the 700 megahertz band; and (2) administer a program through which not more than 50% of maintenance and… | 2023-01-11T13:21:43Z | |
| 111-hr-5781 | 111 | hr | 5781 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-20 | 2010-07-28 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 3 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) space technology; (4) exploration; (5) space operations; (6) education; (7) cross-agency support programs; (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and (9) the Inspector General. Title II: Human Space Flight - Subtitle A: Exploration - (Sec. 201) Reaffirms that Congress supports the space exploration initiative and policy set forth in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008. (Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator of NASA to develop a plan for restructuring the existing exploration program in order to develop a governmentally owned crew transportation system and heavy lift transportation system that satisfies specified use, performance, and safety requirements. Sets forth requirements for the implementation of the restructured exploration program, including that it be implemented in a manner that: (1) facilitates the planned transition of Space Shuttle program personnel to the restructured program upon the retirement of the shuttle fleet; and (2) prepares for and enables human missions to a variety of destinations in the inner solar system, including the Moon, near-Earth objects (NEOs), and ultimately Mars and its moons. Requires, under the exploration program, the continuation of work on ground systems and other exploration-enabling technologies and capabilities needed to support the exploration program, including spacesuit development. Requires NASA to carry out a program of preparing infrastructure at the Kennedy Space Center that is needed for enabling processing and launch of the elements of the restructured exploration program. Directs the Administrator to explore potential international collaborations which would enable more ambitious exploration missions than would otherwise be po… | 2023-01-11T13:21:55Z | |
| 111-s-3610 | 111 | s | 3610 | Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-19 | 2010-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 1 | Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to conduct a study of occupancy on the electromagnetic spectrum (between, at least, 100 megahertz and 10 gigahertz) based on the extent of the use of such spectrum, including the amount and percentage of spectrum used in the band and the duration and percentage of time such spectrum is in use. Directs the FCC and the Administration to determine appropriate benchmarks for assessing: (1) the utilization of each electromagnetic spectrum band; and (2) the availability of services operating in other bands capable of offering substitutable services. Directs the FCC and the Administration to identify specified close proximity electromagnetic spectrum most feasible for: (1) spectrum sharing opportunities for commercial and government users; (2) spectrum reuse opportunities for commercial and government users; (3) temporary or dynamic short-term assignment and use; and (4) spectrum layering opportunities for commercial and government users. Directs the FCC and the Administration to: (1) implement pilot programs to promote spectrum sharing and reuse activities for such identified spectrum bands; (2) perform a cost-benefit analysis on electromagnetic spectrum relocation opportunities to move certain federal users and services currently operating in a specific band of the spectrum to more efficient spectrum bands; and (3) establish the Spectrum Advisory Committee. Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) withhold or refuse to assign frequencies for mobile radio service or other radio service; (2) assess from each federal user an annual fee for the assigned spectrum that is based on the spectrum's fair market commercial value; and (3) develop an auction revenue sharing plan where, in exchange for relinquishing spectrum usage rights, certain federal users currently operatin… | 2023-01-11T13:21:43Z | |
| 111-s-3605 | 111 | s | 3605 | America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-15 | 2010-12-10 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 8 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Education, and all other federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. Defines "STEM" as the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Directs such committee to: (1) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (2) develop, implement, and update every five years a five-year STEM education strategic plan which shall specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; and (3) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities, including documentation of assessments of the effectiveness of such programs and activities and rates of participation by underrepresented minorities and persons in rural areas. Requires the Director to annually report to Congress on the STEM education strategic plan. (Sec. 102) Requires the establishment or designation of a Committee on Technology under National Science and Technology Council which shall be responsible for planning and coordinating federal programs and activities in advanced manufacturing research and development. Requires the Committee to: (1) establish goals and priorities for advanced manufacturing research and… | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-s-3564 | 111 | s | 3564 | A bill to promote the potential of women in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-07-12 | 2010-07-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 0 | Defines a "federal STEM agency" as any federal agency responsible for not less than 2% of total federal research and development funding in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to institutions of higher education, according to National Science Foundation (NSF) data. Requires the Director of Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop a policy for federal STEM agencies to carry out a program of workshops that educate program officers, members of grant review panels, and institution of higher education (IHE) STEM department chairs on how to implement methods that minimize the influence of gender bias in the evaluation of federal research grants and in the related academic advancement of the recipients of these grants. Authorizes federal STEM agencies to make grants to eligible organizations to carry out workshops. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to support at least one workshop every two years among the federal STEM agencies. Requires the Director to transmit a report to Congress determining such program's effectiveness. Requires the Secretary to develop a policy to extend research grant support for federally funded researchers who are caregivers. Requires federal STEM agencies to collect specified standardized annual demographic data for all applications and proposals for STEM research and development grants to IHEs. Provides for the publication of such data. Requires NSF to report statistical summary data on the demographics of STEM faculty at IHEs in the United States and report to Congress on how NSF will gather such data. | 2023-01-11T13:21:44Z | |
| 111-hr-5614 | 111 | hr | 5614 | Protecting Human Space Flight Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-28 | 2010-07-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. | House | Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] | AL | R | A000055 | 20 | Protecting Human Space Flight Act of 2010 - Requires amounts appropriated for FY2010 (or for prior fiscal years that remain available) to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Constellation Program to be spent only to carry out such program, including through contracts and necessary support activities. Prohibits the termination or descoping of contracts for the Constellation Program. Requires NASA to spend at least 90% of all such funds by September 30, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:19:52Z | |
| 111-s-3530 | 111 | s | 3530 | Reward Innovation in America Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-24 | 2010-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5462) | Senate | Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000590 | 1 | Reward Innovation in America Act of 2010 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize each head of a federal agency (other than a legislative agency) to carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance the agency's mission, including: (1) point solution prizes that reward and spur the development of solutions for a particular, well-defined problem; (2) exposition prizes that help identify and promote a broad range of ideas and practices that may not otherwise attract attention, facilitating further development of the idea or practice by third parties; and (3) participation prizes that create value by encouraging contestants to change their behavior or develop new skills that may have beneficial effects during and after the competition. Requires the agency head to: (1) widely advertise each competition to encourage broad participation; and (2) publish notices of competitions in the Federal Register. Prohibits the government from gaining an interest in intellectual property developed by a participant in a competition without the written consent of the participant, but authorizes the government to negotiate a license for the use of intellectual property developed by a participant. Authorizes: (1) an agency head to enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer competitions; and (2) support for a competition to consist of federal appropriated funds and funds provided by the private sector for cash prizes. Prohibits a prize from being announced until all funds needed to pay out the announced amount of the prize have been appropriated or committed in writing by a private source. Limits prize amounts. Requires: (1) the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide government-wide services to share best practices and assist agencies in developing guidelines for issuing competitions; and (2) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to submit annual reports on program activities. | 2023-01-11T13:19:46Z | |
| 111-s-3538 | 111 | s | 3538 | National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-24 | 2010-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] | MO | R | B000611 | 2 | National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 - Establishes within the Department of Defense (DOD) a National Cyber Center, headed by a Director who shall report directly to the President. Includes among the Director's duties: (1) coordinating federal government defensive operations, intelligence collection and analysis, and activities to protect and defend government information networks; (2) acting as the principal adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the heads of federal agencies on matters relating to the protection and defense of such networks; and (3) keeping appropriate congressional committees fully informed of the Center's activities. Grants the Director access to all intelligence relating to cyber security collected by any federal agency, with specified exceptions. Provides for annual submissions to the Director of cyber budget requests by the head of each federal agency with responsibilities for matters relating to the protection and defense of federal information networks. Establishes within the National Cyber Security Program Budget a National Cyber Defense Contingency Fund. Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to determine the appropriate location for, and to establish within a National Laboratory, a public and private partnership for sharing cyber threat information and exchanging technical assistance, advice, and support, to be known as the Cyber Defense Alliance. Sets forth guidelines regarding the uses of shared information. Requires the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to: (1) facilitate certain information sharing and declassification activities; and (2) establish uniform procedures for the receipt, care, and storage by agencies of information that is voluntarily submitted to the government through the Alliance. Establishes penalties for federal officers or employees who knowingly disclose cyber threat information protected from disclosure by this Act. Authorizes the federal government to provide warnings regarding potential threats to information net… | 2023-01-11T13:19:46Z | |
| 111-hr-5583 | 111 | hr | 5583 | Cell Phone ETF Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] | NH | D | S001170 | 0 | Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act or the Cell Phone ETF Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring, at a minimum, that providers of commercial mobile service: (1) prorate any early termination fee over the term of a subscriber's contract; and (2) link the fee to the cost to the provider of the handset provided to the subscriber, reduced by the price paid by the subscriber for the handset at the start of a subscriber's contract. Prohibits construing this Act to preempt related state or local laws. | 2023-01-11T13:19:53Z | |
| 111-hr-5587 | 111 | hr | 5587 | To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-23 | 2010-06-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] | CA | R | R000409 | 1 | Establishes in the legislative branch the United States Commission on Planetary Defense to: (1) review the structure, coordination, management policies, and procedures of the federal government, and as appropriate, international bodies, and nongovernmental entities, relative to the detection, characterization, mitigation, and over all response efforts to dangerous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs); (2) assess U.S. and foreign technology readiness levels required to provide effective planetary defense and make recommendations to develop required technologies, including NEO detection and characterization systems, spacecraft, nuclear devices, and laser systems; and (3) submit interim reports and a final report to the President and Congress containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as the Commission shall determine for corrective measures. Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, powers, and staff of the Commission. | 2023-01-11T13:19:53Z | |
| 111-hr-5538 | 111 | hr | 5538 | To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2012. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] | CO | R | L000564 | 32 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after FY2012. | 2023-01-11T13:19:54Z | |
| 111-hr-5534 | 111 | hr | 5534 | To authorize the Science, Engineering, Math, and Aerospace Academy Program in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-15 | 2010-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001137 | 5 | Authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to carry out and enhance the Science, Engineering, Math, and Aerospace Academy Program for the purpose of promoting the interest of historically underrepresented youth in academic subjects and professional development relevant to careers in NASA. | 2023-01-11T13:19:54Z | |
| 111-s-3490 | 111 | s | 3490 | Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-15 | 2010-12-14 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696. | Senate | Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] | VA | D | W000805 | 1 | Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to post on its website detailed transition plans from each federal entity that is eligible for payments from the Spectrum Relocation Fund (Fund) for costs related to the reallocation of frequencies from federal to nonfederal use. Requires each federal entity's transition plan to provide certain public information about its spectrum relocation requirements including its: (1) current spectrum use; (2) geographic location of facilities or systems; (3) frequency bands used; (4) steps to be taken to relocate current spectrum uses from eligible frequencies; (5) necessary NTIA interactions; (6) authorized commercial licensee negotiator; (7) plans and timelines for equipment procurement, field-testing, and personnel hiring; and (8) relocation process risk factors. Conditions a federal entity's eligibility to receive payment for relocations costs on, among other factors, an: (1) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finding that such a federal entity complies with Fund requirements and this Act's requirements; and (2) evaluation by a three-member technical panel, of which the OMB Director, NTIA Administrator, and Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) each appoint one member. Directs the FCC and the NTIA to jointly establish any necessary applicable conditions to define the term "shared access," including methods of sharing spectrum resources and coordination between federal and nonfederal entities (commercial licensees, and/or sharing network infrastructure or other resources). Requires the federal entities, to the fullest extent possible, to provide for sharing and coordination of eligible frequencies with commercial licensees. Requires federal entities to complete spectrum relocation within one year of receiving relocation payments. Sets forth a process for a federal enti… | 2023-01-11T13:19:47Z | |
| 111-hr-5496 | 111 | hr | 5496 | To repeal the public telecommunications facilities assistance program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-06-09 | 2010-06-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] | OH | D | W000801 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions relating to assistance for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities, including regarding grants for such facilities and a requirement to develop a related long term plan. | 2023-01-11T13:19:55Z | |
| 111-hres-1421 | 111 | hres | 1421 | Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and the heroic actions of both the crew and those working at mission control in Houston, Texas, for bringing the three astronauts, Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert, home to Earth safely. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-28 | 2010-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] | TX | R | P000592 | 5 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission. Recognizes the bravery and heroism of the astronauts of Apollo 13 as well as the men and women in mission control in Houston, Texas. Reaffirms support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and human space flight. | 2023-01-11T13:20:01Z | |
| 111-hres-1407 | 111 | hres | 1407 | Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-27 | 2010-06-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 15 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week. Recognizes and reaffirms the nation's commitment to High-performance Buildings by promoting awareness about their benefits and new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to information. Recognizes the unique role that the Department of Energy (DOE) plays through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Building Technologies Program, which works closely with the building industry and manufacturers to conduct research and development on technologies and practices for building energy efficiency. Recognizes the important role that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in developing the measurement science needed to develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate the new building technologies. Encourages further research and development of high-performance building standards, research, and development. | 2023-01-11T13:19:50Z | |
| 111-hr-5325 | 111 | hr | 5325 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-18 | 2010-05-19 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 148 (Roll no. 277). | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) programs (including in green energy education), as well as engineering, research, and training programs, and establishes a green chemistry basic research program and a green manufacturing and construction initiative. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (3) the Department of Energy (DOE) for activities of the Office of Science. | 2023-01-11T13:20:10Z | |
| 111-hr-5257 | 111 | hr | 5257 | Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-11 | 2010-05-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] | FL | R | S000822 | 10 | Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the rates, terms, conditions, provisioning, or use of an information service or an Internet access service unless: (1) there is a market failure in the provision of such service; (2) there is substantial evidence such failure is preventing a substantial number of consumers nationwide from accessing a substantial amount of lawful Internet content, applications, and services of their choice on a continuing basis; (3) regulations are necessary to ameliorate such consumer harm; and (4) the FCC has performed a cost-benefit analysis determining that the benefit of such regulation exceeds its costs. Requires any FCC regulation to: (1) be the least restrictive necessary to address market failure and consumer harm; and (2) not prohibit network management from addressing quality of service or measures to prevent unauthorized or illegal activity, including copyright infringement. Requires the FCC to enforce any such regulation on a nondiscriminatory basis between and among broadband network providers, service providers, application providers, and content providers. | 2023-01-11T13:20:12Z | |
| 111-s-3333 | 111 | s | 3333 | Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-07 | 2010-05-27 | Became Public Law No: 111-175. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions to digital transmissions by removing the word "analog." Modifies requirements regarding the setting of the statutory licensing fee. Shifts certain tasks from the Librarian of Congress to the Copyright Royalty Judges. Extends through December 31, 2014, the earliest date through which voluntary royalty agreements remain in effect. Revises requirements regarding the establishment of royalty fees for secondary transmissions of network and non-network stations. Redesignates superstations as non-network stations. Removes provisions requiring statutory licenses for secondary transmissions of significantly viewed signals. Requires that a specified predictive model be used to determine presumptively whether a person resides in an unserved household with respect to digital signals. Revises requirements regarding local-into-local satellite retransmissions. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 3-month period. Requires that one-half of any statutory damages for a willful or repeated pattern of violations be deposited with the Register of Copyrights for distribution to copyright owners whose works were included in the secondary transmissions that were the subject of the dama… | 2023-03-22T18:07:28Z | |
| 111-hr-5247 | 111 | hr | 5247 | Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-06 | 2010-06-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. | House | Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | L000559 | 7 | Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010 - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the National Cyberspace Office, headed by a Director, to coordinate issues relating to achieving an assured, reliable, secure, and survivable information infrastructure and related capabilities of the federal government. Outlines Director duties, including overseeing executive agency information security policies and practices. Requires the inclusion of the Director on the National Security Council. Requires annual Director approval of that part of agency budgets relating to the protection of information technology. Makes the authorities of the Director inapplicable to national security systems. Requires delegation of Director authority, to the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), respectively, of those systems of DOD and the CIA that process information the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of which would have a debilitating effect on either agency's mission. | 2023-01-11T13:20:12Z | |
| 111-s-3304 | 111 | s | 3304 | Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-05-04 | 2010-12-22 | By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 111-386. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000590 | 8 | Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 - Title I: Communications Access - (Sec. 102) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require that customer premises equipment provide internal means for effective use with hearing aids that are designed to be compatible with telephones which meet established technical standards for hearing aid compatibility. Describes "customer premises equipment" as: (1) all essential telephones (coin-operated telephones, telephones provided for emergency use, and other telephones frequently needed for use by persons using such hearing aids); (2) all U.S telephones (other than for export) manufactured more than one year after the date of enactment of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 or imported for use in the United States more than one year after such date; and (3) all customer premises equipment used with advanced communications services that is designed to provide two-way voice communication via a built-in speaker intended to be held to the ear in a manner functionally equivalent to a telephone. (Sec. 103) Defines the term "telecommunications relay services" to mean telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or who has a speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with one or more individuals, in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of a hearing individual who does not have a speech disability to communicate using voice communication services by wire or radio. Requires, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, each interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service provider and each provider of non-interconnected VoIP service to participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund. (Sec. 104) Requires, with respect to equipment manufactured after the effective date of the regulations required under this se… | 2023-03-22T18:07:28Z | |
| 111-hres-1307 | 111 | hres | 1307 | Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-29 | 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 5 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world. | 2023-01-11T13:16:00Z | |
| 111-hres-1310 | 111 | hres | 1310 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the laser. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-29 | 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] | MI | R | E000092 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser, and the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness. | 2023-01-11T13:16:00Z | |
| 111-hr-5108 | 111 | hr | 5108 | Cyber Privacy Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-22 | 2010-04-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | M001147 | 0 | Cyber Privacy Act - Requires any Internet website that makes available to the public personal information of individuals to: (1) provide, in a clear and conspicuous location on the Internet website, a means for individuals whose personal information it contains to request the removal of such information; and (2) promptly remove the personal information of any individual who requests its removal. Treats a violation of this Act as an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. | 2023-01-11T13:16:05Z | |
| 111-hr-5116 | 111 | hr | 5116 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-22 | 2011-01-04 | Became Public Law No: 111-358. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 107 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 17, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Education, and all other federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. Defines "STEM" as the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Directs such committee to: (1) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (2) develop, implement, and update every five years a five-year STEM education strategic plan which shall specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; and (3) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities, including documentation of assessments of the effectiveness of such programs and activities and rates of participation by underrepresented minorities and persons in rural areas. Requires the Director to annually report to Congress on the STEM education strategic plan. (Sec. 102) Requires the establishment or designation of a Committee on Technology under National Science and Technology Council which shall be responsible for planning and coordinating federal programs and activities in advanced man… | 2023-03-22T18:07:22Z | |
| 111-hr-5132 | 111 | hr | 5132 | Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-22 | 2010-04-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2] | UT | D | M001142 | 0 | Mine Communications Technology Innovation Act of 2010 - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a research initiative for the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces, such as underground mines, and other shielded environments, like high-rise buildings or collapsed structures, where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires the Director to work with the private sector and appropriate federal agencies to perform needs assessments to identify and evaluate the measurement, technical standards, and conformity assessment needs required, as well as support the development of technical standards and conformance architecture, to improve the operation of emergency communication and tracking technologies. | 2023-01-11T13:16:05Z | |
| 111-hr-5094 | 111 | hr | 5094 | To authorize the National Science Foundation to carry out a pilot program to award innovation inducement cash prizes in areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-21 | 2010-04-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] | IL | D | L000563 | 1 | Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out a pilot program for awarding innovation inducement cash prizes in any area of research supported by NSF. Instructs the Director, in identifying topics for prize competitions to be held under such program, to: (1) consult widely within and outside of the federal government; (2) give priority to high-risk, high-reward research challenges and to problems whose solution could improve the economic competitiveness of the United States; and (3) give consideration to the extent to which the topics have the potential to raise public awareness about federally sponsored research. Sets forth provisions with regard to the types of contests, advertising and announcements, funding, and eligibility for prizes competitions under this Act. Authorizes the Director to: (1) announce up to five prize competitions through FY2013; (2) set the amount of each prize award based on the prize topic; and (3) convene an expert panel to select the winners of prize competitions. Allows the Director to enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer a prize competition. | 2023-01-11T13:16:06Z | |
| 111-hr-5074 | 111 | hr | 5074 | National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-20 | 2010-04-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] | OR | D | W000793 | 0 | National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: (1) scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; (2) facilities construction and maintenance; and (3) industrial technology services activities, including the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. Establishes in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and requires the Under Secretary to conduct policy analysis on innovation and technical standards to improve and promote U.S. competitiveness. Requires the Director to reorganize the scientific and technical research and services laboratory program as specified. Directs the Secretary to promote collaboration among federal departments and agencies and private sector stakeholders. Requires the Director to establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program, an innovative services initiative to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in: (1) reducing their energy usage and environmental waste; and (2) accelerating the domestic commercialization of new product technologies, including components for renewable energy systems. Directs the Secretary to establish appropriate criteria to be considered in determining the cost share of a Hollings Manufacturing Extension Center, but in no case shall it exceed half of the costs incurred by such Center. Revises the funding for a Center under the Program after the sixth year of operation. Requires the Director to establish a bioscience research program. Authorizes the Director to establish university research centers at institutions of higher education to conduct research to further the program's objectives. | 2023-01-11T13:16:06Z | |
| 111-hr-5081 | 111 | hr | 5081 | Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-20 | 2010-04-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] | NY | R | K000210 | 82 | Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the electromagnetic spectrum allocation for public safety services by 10 megahertz and reduce such allocation for commercial use by the same amount. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) allocate the paired electromagnetic spectrum bands of 758-763 megahertz and 788-793 megahertz (referred to as D Block) for public safety broadband communications and assign such paired bands to public safety; (2) establish rules to permit a public safety broadband licensee to authorize public safety service providers to construct and operate a wireless public safety broadband network in the licensee's spectrum if such authorization would expedite public safety broadband communications; (3) require that any wireless public safety broadband network be fully interoperable, provide for user roaming, be disaster survivable, and have the appropriate level of cyber security; (4) establish regulations to authorize the shared use of the public safety broadband spectrum and network infrastructure by entities that are not defined as public safety services; (5) establish regulations to allow use of the public safety broadband spectrum by emergency response providers; and (6) develop a public safety agency statement of requirements that enables nationwide interoperability and roaming across any communications system using public safety broadband spectrum. | 2023-01-11T13:16:06Z | |
| 111-hres-1278 | 111 | hres | 1278 | In support and recognition of National Safe Digging Month, April, 2010. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-20 | 2010-05-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] | PA | R | S001154 | 0 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before conducting any digging or excavation activities. | 2023-01-11T13:16:01Z | |
| 111-hres-1269 | 111 | hres | 1269 | Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope for astronomical observation by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-15 | 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] | OH | R | T000462 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei for astronomical observation. Marks this discovery as one of the major events impacting mankind. Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for Galileo's expansion of the universe and mankind's understanding of his place in the cosmos. Joins the world in celebration of The International Year of Astronomy. | 2023-01-11T13:16:01Z | |
| 111-hr-5020 | 111 | hr | 5020 | To require the Federal Communications Commission to extend the time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-14 | 2010-04-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] | CA | D | W000187 | 58 | Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend for 45 days the time period for filing petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments in the proceeding relating to the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal. States that such extension shall: (1) permit petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments on or before June 17, 2010; (2) permit responses to petitions to deny, oppositions, and comments on or before July, 16, 2010; and (3) permit replies to such responses on or before August 1, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:16:08Z | |
| 111-hr-4997 | 111 | hr | 4997 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-13 | 2010-04-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. | House | Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] | IL | D | L000563 | 0 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General. Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering and education in science and engineering to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by the Congress or the President). Repeals the requirement that the Inspector General of NSF conduct an audit every three years on the Board's compliance with open meetings subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act. Directs NSF to implement a policy for a specified broader impacts review criterion, including goals to achieve increased U.S. economic competitiveness, development of a globally competitive STEM workforce, and increased national security. Requires NSF to: (1) use at least 5% of its research budget to fund basic, high-risk, high-reward (transformative) research proposals; (2) make awards of not exceeding $5 million over a period of up to five years to interdisciplinary research collaborations likely to assist in addressing critical challenges to national security, competitiveness, and societal well-being; and (3) carry out a program to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing. Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF. Sets forth provisions concerning funding for related education and workforce training, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. | 2023-01-11T13:16:09Z | |
| 111-hr-4998 | 111 | hr | 4998 | To establish and to expand partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-04-13 | 2010-04-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. | House | Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] | IN | D | H001030 | 0 | Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out a program to award merit-reviewed, competitive grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses. Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures. | 2023-01-11T13:16:08Z | |
| 111-s-3191 | 111 | s | 3191 | Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-26 | 2010-04-13 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010- Title I: Statutory Licenses - (Sec. 102) Requires a satellite carrier whose secondary transmissions are subject to statutory licensing to deposit a filing fee semiannually with the Register of Copyrights. Revises requirements regarding the royalty fee a satellite carrier making secondary transmissions is required to make semiannually. Applies various existing provisions to digital transmissions by removing the word "analog." Modifies requirements regarding the setting of the statutory licensing fee. Shifts certain tasks from the Librarian of Congress to the Copyright Royalty Judges. Extends through December 31, 2020, the earliest date through which voluntary royalty agreements remain in effect. Revises requirements regarding the establishment of royalty fees for secondary transmissions of network and non-network stations. Redesignates superstations as non-network stations. Removes provisions requiring statutory licenses for secondary transmissions of significantly viewed signals. Requires that a specified predictive model be used to determine presumptively whether a person resides in an unserved household with respect to digital signals. Revises requirements regarding local-into-local satellite retransmissions. Increases the maximum statutory damages for violation of territorial restrictions: (1) for willful or repeated individual violations, from $5 to $250 per month for each subscriber to whom the secondary transmission was inappropriately sent; and (2) for a willful or repeated pattern of violations, from $250,000 to $2.5 million for each 3-month period. Requires that one-half of any statutory damages for a willful or repeated pattern of violations be deposited with the Register of Copyrights for distribution to copyright owners whose works were included in the secondary transmissions that were the subject of the da… | 2023-01-11T13:21:40Z | |
| 111-sres-472 | 111 | sres | 472 | A resolution in recognition and support of National Safe Digging Month. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-26 | 2010-03-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164) | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging. | 2017-12-13T21:30:35Z | |
| 111-hres-1231 | 111 | hres | 1231 | Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-25 | 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | H001032 | 13 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates the achievement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS I) team who worked together to enable the successful operation of the TIROS I to establish applications of space systems and technology for the benefit of people worldwide. Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs which are critical for preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead future U.S. space endeavors. Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation that contributes to U.S. innovation and economic growth. Looks forward to the next 50 years of U.S. achievements in the peaceful use of space. | 2023-01-11T13:16:16Z | |
| 111-s-3180 | 111 | s | 3180 | A bill to prohibit the use of funds for the termination of the Constellation Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-25 | 2010-03-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL] | FL | R | L000572 | 8 | Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to comply with the provision under the heading Exploration in the Science Appropriations Act, 2010 (title III of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010) relating to a prohibition on the use of funds for termination or elimination of any programs, projects, or activities of the architecture of NASA's Constellation Program. Bars use of the provisions of the Anti-Deficiency Act as a basis for terminating or eliminating any contracts, programs, projects, or activities of the Program. Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report on the Program to Congress. Requires such report to set forth a description and assessment of the contracts, programs, projects, and activities of the Program, if any, that are contrary to law or are experiencing waste, fraud, or abuse. Instructs the Administrator of NASA to ensure shuttle launch capability, including by not terminating any contractor support that will limit or impair the launching of, at a minimum, the payloads manifested for the shuttle. | 2023-01-11T13:16:11Z | |
| 111-s-3186 | 111 | s | 3186 | Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-25 | 2010-03-26 | Became Public Law No: 111-151. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends through April 30, 2010, the adjustment of royalty fees for the secondary transmission of the primary analog transmissions of network stations and superstations. Extends through such date the moratorium on copyright liability for subscribers not receiving a signal of Grade A intensity of a local network television broadcast station and receiving signals of network stations affiliated with the same network, if such subscribers had satellite service of such network signal terminated between July 11, 1998, and October 31, 1999. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend through April 30, 2010, the exemption of a subscriber from the originating station consent requirement for retransmission of broadcasting station signals if the subscriber receives the retransmitted signals directly to a home satellite antenna, is located outside the station's local market, and resides in an unserved household. Extends through May 1, 2010, the requirement that certain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit: (1) a television broadcast station that provides retransmission consent from engaging in exclusive contracts for carriage or failing to negotiate in good faith; and (2) a multichannel video programming distributor from failing to negotiate in good faith for retransmission consent. | 2023-03-22T18:07:28Z | |
| 111-hr-4925 | 111 | hr | 4925 | Healthy Media for Youth Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-24 | 2010-03-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] | WI | D | B001230 | 52 | Healthy Media for Youth Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to nonprofit organizations to provide for the establishment, operation, coordination, and evaluation of programs to: (1) increase the media literacy of girls and boys, and (2) support the empowerment of girls or boys in a variety of ways. Permits giving priority to grant applicants providing non-federal matching funds. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in coordination with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to review, synthesize, and conduct or support research on the role and impact of depictions of girls and women in the media on the psychological, sexual, physical, and interpersonal development of youth. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to convene a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Girls and Women in the Media, to develop voluntary steps and goals for promoting healthy and positive depictions of girls and women in the media for the benefit of all youth. | 2023-01-11T13:16:22Z | |
| 111-hres-1213 | 111 | hres | 1213 | Recognizing the need to improve the participation and performance of America's students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, supporting the ideals of National Lab Day, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-24 | 2010-05-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] | OH | D | F000455 | 30 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the ideals of National Lab Day (during the first week of May). Calls upon the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue fostering partnerships such as those involved in National Lab Day. | 2023-01-11T13:16:17Z | |
| 111-sres-459 | 111 | sres | 459 | A resolution congratulating KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-17 | 2010-03-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1679; text as passed Senate: CR S1679; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673) | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East. Recognizes the volunteer staff of KICY Radio. Wishes the staff of KICY Radio well with the continued efforts to serve the people of western Alaska and the Russian Far East with culturally relevant programming. | 2022-02-03T06:06:04Z | |
| 111-s-3110 | 111 | s | 3110 | Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-15 | 2010-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 2 | Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to start a rulemaking to assist consumers: (1) in making realistic assumptions, before they purchase broadband service, about the actual speeds that may reasonably be expected and how those assumptions may be affected by the consumer's hardware, peak service periods, and other factors; and (2) in determining, after they purchase broadband service, whether they are getting the level of broadband service for which they are paying. Requires the FCC, in those regulations, to establish, and revise as needed, technical standards for quantifying broadband service measures of performance and other features. | 2023-01-11T13:16:13Z | |
| 111-s-3115 | 111 | s | 3115 | Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-15 | 2010-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 1 | Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 - Revises provisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for matching grants (with a federal share of up to 80%) to eligible entities for: (1) the implementation and operation of E-911 services, migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services and applications; (2) the implementation of IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by Next Generation 9-1-1 services, including the establishment of IP backbone networks and the application layer software infrastructure needed to interconnect the multitude of emergency response organizations; and (3) training in 9-1-1 services of public safety personnel, including call-takers, first responders, and other individuals and organizations who are part of the emergency response chain. Defines "9-1-1 services" as service including both E-911 services and Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Defines "Next Generation 9-1-1 services" to mean an IP-based system comprised of hardware, software, data, and operational policies and procedures that: (1) provides standardized interfaces from emergency call and message services to support emergency communications; (2) processes all types of emergency calls, including voice, data, and multimedia information; (3) acquires and integrates additional emergency call data useful to call routing and handling; (4) delivers the emergency calls, messages, and data to the appropriate public safety answering point and other appropriate emergency entities; (5) supports data or video communications needs for coordinated incident response and management; or (6) provides broadband service to public safety answering points or other first responder entities. Requires a report to Congress from: (1) the Administrator of General Services (GSA) identifying the 9-1-1 capabilities of the multi-line telephone system in use by all federal agencies in all federal buildings and … | 2023-01-11T13:16:13Z | |
| 111-hr-4829 | 111 | hr | 4829 | Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-11 | 2010-06-17 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | E000215 | 9 | Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 - Revises provisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for matching grants (with a federal share of up to 80%) to eligible entities for: (1) the implementation and operation of E-911 services, migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services and applications; (2) the implementation of IP-enabled emergency services and applications enabled by Next Generation 9-1-1 services, including the establishment of IP backbone networks and the application layer software infrastructure needed to interconnect the multitude of emergency response organizations; and (3) training in 9-1-1 services of public safety personnel, including call-takers, first responders, and other individuals and organizations who are part of the emergency response chain. Defines "9-1-1 services" as service including both E-911 services and Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Defines "Next Generation 9-1-1 services" to mean an IP-based system comprised of hardware, software, data, and operational policies and procedures that: (1) provides standardized interfaces from emergency call and message services to support emergency communications; (2) processes all types of emergency calls, including voice, data, and multimedia information; (3) acquires and integrates additional emergency call data useful to call routing and handling; (4) delivers the emergency calls, messages, and data to the appropriate public safety answering point and other appropriate emergency entities; (5) supports data or video communications needs for coordinated incident response and management; or (6) provides broadband service to public safety answering points or other first responder entities. Requires a report to Congress from: (1) the Administrator of General Services (GSA) identifying the 9-1-1 capabilities of the multi-line telephone system in use by all federal agencies in all federal buildings and … | 2023-01-11T13:16:24Z | |
| 111-hr-4804 | 111 | hr | 4804 | Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-10 | 2010-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. | House | Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24] | FL | D | K000370 | 20 | Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to: (1) take all necessary steps to ensure that all Space Shuttle Program activities and operations are able to continue, or to be resumed, including flight operations and support, pending the completion of required reviews, requirements, and reports; and (2) ensure space shuttle launch capability through FY2011 by enabling launch, at a minimum, of all payloads manifested as of February 28, 2010. Instructs the Administrator to ask the National Academies of Science (NAS) to appoint a Flight Certification Review Committee to: (1) review space shuttle certification activities undertaken or initiated after February 2003; and (2) assess their adequacy in assuring vehicle durability, flight-worthiness, and sustainability for continued operations of up to five years beyond the flight manifest planned as February 2010. Requires NASA to operate the Space Shuttle Program at a flight rate of not more than 2 missions in any consecutive 12-month period during FY2010-FY2012. Prohibits termination of such Program as of a scheduled date certain. Specifies the conditions for termination of space shuttle missions operations. Requires a determination by the President regarding termination of missions in support of International Space Station (ISS) operations and Congress to be notified of any such determination. Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles and the preservation of shuttle vehicle and systems design and engineering data. States that is shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its ISS International Partners, to support full and complete utilization of the Space Station through at least the year 2020. Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements, and the Comptroller … | 2023-01-11T13:16:25Z | |
| 111-hr-4809 | 111 | hr | 4809 | FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-10 | 2010-03-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11] | CA | D | M001166 | 2 | FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit each commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation and to interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology and other Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureaus and technical staff. Requires such engineer or scientist to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in his or her respective field of expertise. | 2023-01-11T13:16:25Z | |
| 111-hr-4784 | 111 | hr | 4784 | Internet Freedom Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-09 | 2010-03-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] | OR | D | W000793 | 0 | Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to: (1) award grants, agreements, or contracts to develop deployable technologies to defeat Internet suppression and censorship; and (2) award incentives to organizations that successfully develop such technologies. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) denounce governments and private entities that restrict, censor, ban, and block access to information on the Internet; and (2) support the deployment, at the earliest practicable date, of technologies aimed at defeating state-directed and state-sponsored Internet suppression and the persecution by governments and private entities of individuals who use the Internet. | 2023-01-11T13:16:26Z | |
| 111-hres-1150 | 111 | hres | 1150 | Designating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a national security interest and asset. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-09 | 2010-03-10 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1295-1296) | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 16 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the National Aeronuatics and Space Administration (NASA) is a national security asset and interest for the United States; (2) elimination of the Constellation program (the human space flight program that was to succeed the Space Shuttle program) will present homeland security implications for cyberspace; critical infrastructure, and the U.S. intelligence community; (3) elimination of the Constellation program will compromise the effectiveness of the International Space Station (ISS); (4) continuation of the Constellation program is crucial to improving national security, climate, and research in science and medicine; and (5) the United States should maintain its funding of the Constellation program and should begin funding commercial space in five years and not sooner. | 2023-01-11T13:16:18Z | |
| 111-s-3068 | 111 | s | 3068 | Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-03 | 2010-03-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1026-1030) | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 1 | Human Space Flight Capability Assurance and Enhancement Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to: (1) take all necessary steps to ensure that all Space Shuttle Program activities and operations are able to continue, or to be resumed, including flight operations and support, pending the completion of required reviews, requirements, and reports; and (2) ensure space shuttle launch capability through FY2011 by enabling launch, at a minimum, of all payloads manifested as of February 28, 2010. Instructs the Administrator to ask the National Academies of Science (NAS) to appoint a Flight Certification Review Committee to: (1) review space shuttle certification activities undertaken or initiated after February 2003; and (2) assess their adequacy in assuring vehicle durability, flight-worthiness, and sustainability for continued operations of up to five years beyond the flight manifest planned as February 2010. Requires NASA to operate the Space Shuttle Program at a flight rate of not more than 2 missions in any consecutive 12-month period during FY2010-FY2012. Prohibits termination of such Program as of a scheduled date certain. Specifies the conditions for termination of space shuttle missions operations. Requires a determination by the President regarding termination of missions in support of International Space Station (ISS) operations and Congress to be notified of any such determination. Sets forth requirements for the decommissioning of the remaining space shuttles and the preservation of shuttle vehicle and systems design and engineering data. States that it shall be the policy of the United States, in consultation with its ISS International Partners, to support full and complete utilization of the Space Station through at least the year 2020. Requires a review of all essential vehicles, components, and permanent scientific equipment on board or planned for installation aboard the ISS, including international partner elements, and the Comptroller … | 2023-01-11T13:16:15Z | |
| 111-hres-1133 | 111 | hres | 1133 | Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-03-02 | 2010-03-19 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 14 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States. Honors and recognizes African-American innovators who have contributed to scientific education and research and whose contributions have increased economic empowerment in the United States. Encourages the Obama administration to invest in programs proven effective to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans as well as other minority and disadvantaged groups in the sciences. | 2023-01-11T13:16:19Z | |
| 111-s-3042 | 111 | s | 3042 | A bill to provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences on the technical policy decisions and technical personnel at the Federal Communications Commission. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-25 | 2010-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 1 | Directs the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to complete a study of the technical policy decisionmaking and technical personnel at the FCC. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-hres-1097 | 111 | hres | 1097 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-23 | 2010-03-02 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] | IL | D | L000563 | 29 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:19Z | |
| 111-sres-417 | 111 | sres | 417 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-11 | 2010-02-23 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S715) | Senate | Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE] | DE | D | K000373 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. Declares that the Senate continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:30Z | |
| 111-hr-4619 | 111 | hr | 4619 | E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-09 | 2010-02-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 4 | E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement a five-year pilot program which distributes funding to secondary schools participating in the E-Rate program (which provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries) so that they can provide residential broadband service vouchers to students who are eligible to participate in the school lunch program and have a computer at home. Includes community colleges and Head Start agencies in the E-Rate program. Directs the FCC to implement a pilot program that, for the five years following this Act's enactment, is the exclusive source of federal funding for broadband equipment and services for community colleges and Head Start agencies. Requires the FCC to implement a four-year pilot program that allows secondary schools that are eligible for the highest percentage discounted rates under the E-Rate program to apply for meaningfully discounted services and technologies for the use of electronic books. Directs the FCC to: (1) develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program application process; and (2) complete the proceeding to revise the E-Rate program funding cap so that the cap accounts for inflation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:37Z | |
| 111-hr-4595 | 111 | hr | 4595 | Internet Freedom Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-04 | 2010-02-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. | House | Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] | OR | D | W000793 | 1 | Internet Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Internet Freedom Foundation to promote Internet freedom through education, advocacy, and research. | 2023-01-11T13:16:37Z | |
| 111-hres-1069 | 111 | hres | 1069 | Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-03 | 2010-03-09 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | L000567 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. Recognizes Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, as a contributor to leadership in scientific research and innovation in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:16:20Z | |
| 111-hres-1055 | 111 | hres | 1055 | Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-02-02 | 2010-03-09 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] | PA | D | D000482 | 25 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers. Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:20Z | |
| 111-hr-4545 | 111 | hr | 4545 | Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-01-27 | 2010-01-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. | House | Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20] | NY | D | M001178 | 3 | Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish in the Department of Agriculture the Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives, to be headed by the Under Secretary for Rural Broadband Initiatives. States that the Under Secretary shall: (1) administer all rural broadband-related grant and loan programs previously administered by the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, including the rural broadband access loan and loan guarantee program and the community connect grant program; (2) conduct rural outreach; (3) foster development of a comprehensive rural broadband strategic vision; (4) assess relevant technologies; (5) serve as a single information source for all federal rural broadband programs and services; and (6) provide technical assistance to state, regional, and local governments to develop broadband deployment strategies. Directs the Under Secretary to submit: (1) a comprehensive rural broadband strategy report to the President and to Congress; and (2) a plan for a Rural Broadband Advisory Panel to Congress. Establishes in the Treasury the National Rural Broadband Innovation Fund. | 2023-01-11T13:16:43Z | |
| 111-hr-4504 | 111 | hr | 4504 | SINC Act of 2010 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. | House | Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14] | IL | D | F000454 | 2 | Standards for Internet Non-Censorship Act of 2010 or the SINC Act of 2010 - Declares it to be the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should establish interim minimum standards of non-censorship for Internet search providers and create programs to restrict access to domestic online information by providers determined to be censoring nonviolent political speech; (2) any long-term solution to the problem of the censorship of nonviolent political speech on the Internet must include minimum standards of non-censorship set by a coalition of free countries; and (3) the President should negotiate with free countries to adopt minimum standards for non-censorship of nonviolent political speech as a condition for access to the Internet. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin a proceeding to adopt regulations to restrict repressive Internet search providers from accessing domestic online information. Requires the FCC, if it adopts such regulations, to develop, operate, and maintain a public website that lists repressive providers and the reasons for finding that the providers were repressive. Authorizes the FCC to enforce the regulations using any existing enforcement authority to prevent collusion to evade the regulations. Directs the Secretary of State to seek to enter into agreements with free countries to adopt minimum standards. Authorizes the FCC to begin a proceeding to adopt regulations to restrict or prevent entities that operate outside of any such agreements from accessing domestic online information. | 2023-01-11T13:16:44Z | |
| 111-hres-1012 | 111 | hres | 1012 | Commending the 175th anniversary of The Blade, a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-01-13 | 2010-01-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000566 | 1 | Commends The Blade (a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio) for its 175th anniversary and the important role it serves in reporting news events in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. | 2023-01-11T13:16:42Z | |
| 111-hr-4413 | 111 | hr | 4413 | Science Parks Research and Innovative New Technologies Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2010-01-12 | 2010-01-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. | House | Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] | AZ | D | G000554 | 8 | Science Parks Research and Innovative New Technologies Act - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or the expansion, including renovation and modernization, of existing science parks. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for projects for the construction or the expansion, including renovation and modernization, of such infrastructure. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) under which the Board shall: (1) conduct an evaluation of such development under this Act; and (2) review and recommend best practices for the development of U.S. science parks, including metrics for their success. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hr-4353 | 111 | hr | 4353 | Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-16 | 2009-12-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 18 | Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to authorize owners and operators of wireless microphones operating on a primary basis in the VHF bands and on a secondary basis in the UHF bands to have access to the geolocation database maintained to prohibit the operation of unlicensed TV band devices on protected frequencies. Specifies registration sites (for the purpose of identifying locations to be protected through database registration). | 2023-01-11T13:16:55Z | |
| 111-s-2880 | 111 | s | 2880 | Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2009 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-14 | 2009-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 0 | Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2009 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish in the Department of Agriculture the Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives, to be headed by the Under Secretary for Rural Broadband Initiatives. States that the Under Secretary shall: (1) administer all rural broadband-related grant and loan programs previously administered by the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, including the rural broadband access loan and loan guarantee program and the community connect grant program; (2) conduct rural outreach; (3) foster development of a comprehensive rural broadband strategic vision; (4) assess relevant technologies; (5) serve as a single information source for all federal rural broadband programs and services; and (6) provide technical assistance to state, regional, and local governments to develop broadband deployment strategies. Directs the Under Secretary to submit: (1) a comprehensive rural broadband strategy report to the President and to Congress; and (2) a plan for a Rural Broadband Advisory Panel to Congress. Establishes in the Treasury the National Rural Broadband Innovation Fund. | 2023-01-11T13:16:50Z | |
| 111-s-2881 | 111 | s | 2881 | FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-14 | 2010-08-05 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 3 | FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit each commissioner to appoint an electrical engineer or computer scientist to provide technical consultation and to interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology and other Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureaus and technical staff. Requires such engineer or scientist to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in his or her respective field of expertise. Directs the FCC Chairman to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to complete a specified study of, and report on, FCC technical policy decisionmaking and the technical personnel at the FCC. | 2023-01-11T13:16:50Z | |
| 111-s-2879 | 111 | s | 2879 | Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-11 | 2009-12-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] | WV | D | R000361 | 5 | Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement a two-year pilot program to expand the Lifeline program to reduce the cost of broadband service for low-income consumers. | 2023-01-11T13:16:50Z | |
| 111-hres-954 | 111 | hres | 954 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the scientific protocols, data collection methods, and peer review standards for climate change research which are necessary to preclude future infringements of the public trust. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-08 | 2009-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] | TX | R | H000067 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the establishment of scientific protocols and a robust oversight mechanism governing an infrastructure of observing, monitoring, measuring, and verification technologies, data collection methods, and peer review standards is necessary to preclude future infringements of public trust by scientific falsification and fraud; and (2) climate change research information provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should meet federal standards for scientific research as defined by the National Science and Technology Council and the National Academy of Sciences before being used as the basis for action by the U.S. government. | 2023-01-11T13:16:52Z | |
| 111-s-2847 | 111 | s | 2847 | CALM Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-08 | 2010-12-15 | Became Public Law No: 111-311. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 29, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act or the CALM Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe a regulation limiting the volume of television advertisements that is limited to incorporating by reference and making mandatory (but subject to waivers) the "Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television" insofar as such recommended practice concerns the transmission of commercial advertisements by a television broadcast station, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor. Deems a broadcast television operator, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor that installs, utilizes, and maintains in a commercially reasonable manner the equipment and associated software in compliance with the regulations issued by the FCC in accordance with this Act to be in compliance with such regulations. | 2023-03-22T18:07:27Z | |
| 111-s-2825 | 111 | s | 2825 | Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2009-12-03 | 2009-12-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 3 | Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act or the Cell Phone ETF Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations requiring, at a minimum, that providers of commercial mobile service: (1) prorate any early termination fee over the term of a subscriber's contract; and (2) link the fee to the cost to the provider of the handset provided to the subscriber, reduced by the price paid by the subscriber for the handset at the start of a subscriber's contract. Prohibits construing this Act to preempt related state or local laws. | 2023-01-11T13:16:51Z |
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