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| 96-s-3261 | 96 | s | 3261 | A bill to amend section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 in order to include Hawaii in the same category as other States for the purposes of such section. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-12-10 | 1980-12-24 | Public Law 96-590. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include Hawaii as a part of the continental United States for the purposes of provisions concerning the consolidation and merger of telegraph carriers. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to determine and prescribe what charge, classification, regulation, or practice relating to intercarrier arrangement of any carrier serving Hawaii will be just and nondiscriminatory. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-8443 | 96 | hr | 8443 | International Communications Reorganization Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-12-05 | 1980-12-05 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] | NC | D | P000520 | 12 | International Communications Reorganization Act of 1980 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on International Communications and Information (Council). Directs the Council to: (1) review any action or proposed action under specified Executive Orders; (2) coordinate the policies and activities of Federal agencies involving international communications and information; and (3) review all policy determinations and proposed policy statements by such agencies relating to international communications and information, except actions or determinations made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Sets forth the powers of the Council. Directs all Federal agencies to provide the Council with information it deems necessary to perform its functions. Prohibits any agency from acting with respect to international communications or information without prior review by the Council unless such action is made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Directs the Council to establish an Advisory Committee on International Communications (Committee). Establishes an interagency committee to advise the Council on problems encountered by Federal agencies in the performance of responsibilities related to international communications and information. Permits the disclosure of confidential information where the recipient has been sufficiently informed of the confidential nature of the information, submitted to the Council the Committee, or the interagency committee: (1) to designated U.S. officers and employees; (2) to an appropriate congressional committee; (3) to the Committee; or (4) pursuant to court order. Establishes, and sets forth the functions of, the following offices: (1) a Bureau of International Communications and Information within the Department of State; (2) a Special Ambassador for Telecommunications and Information Services within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; and (3) an Office of International Communications within the Federal Communi… | 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z | |
| 96-hr-8395 | 96 | hr | 8395 | Information Science and Technology Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-12-01 | 1980-12-01 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | Information Science and Technology Act of 1980 - Title I: Institute for Information Policy and Research - Establishes the Institute for Information Policy and Research to: (1) collect and assess data and information about developments and trends in information science and technology; (2) propose national goals for the productive and humane use of information technology; (3) conduct research into such policy issues; (4) develop and assess policy options for coordination of research and development by the Federal Government, in the use of information technology; and (5) promote innovation through interaction between the Institute and other governmental and nongovernmental entities. Establishes within the Institute a National Information Science and Technology Board and an Office of the Director of the Institute. Terminates the Institute ten years after the enactment of this Act unless the President extends its life for another five years. Sets forth the authorities of the Director and of the Institute. Permits the President to transfer to the Institute any information or information science and technology-related research programs or policy studies being conducted within the Federal Government. Authorizes appropriations for the Institute for fiscal years 1982, 1983 and 1984. Title II: Division of Scientific and Technical Information - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to require the establishment of the Division of Scientific and Technical Information within the Office of Science and Technology to: (1) provide a liaison between the Executive Office of the President and the Institute for Information Policy and Research; and (2) make recommendations to the President concerning the development and dissemination of information science and technology (among other duties). | 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z | |
| 96-s-3216 | 96 | s | 3216 | National Laser Institute Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-11-20 | 1980-11-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | National Laser Institute Act - Establishes a National Laser Institute to study laser research and technology applications for future civilian and national security uses and to make recommendations to Congress regarding implementation of its findings and the coordination of the efforts of the Federal Government with respect to laser technology. Sets forth the composition and terms of membership of the Institute. States that members of the Institute shall have access to such classified or nonclassified information as is necessary to carry out their responsibilities under this Act. Directs the Institute to prepare and submit to the President and specified committees of Congress an annual report regarding its activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this Act. Terminates the provisions of this Act five years after the date of enactment. | 2025-09-02T13:57:08Z | |
| 96-s-3196 | 96 | s | 3196 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the delegation of certain powers and duties to private persons. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-11-13 | 1980-11-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to delegate to any qualified private person the examination, inspection, and testing necessary to the issuance of radio operators certificates as well as the actual issuance of such certificates. Permits the Commission to establish the maximum fees which such persons may charge for their services. States that the Commission may review any action taken by such person exercising delegated authority. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-s-3191 | 96 | s | 3191 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the broadcast of the results or projections of the results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States until all the polling places in the United States are closed. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-11-12 | 1980-11-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any station licensee from broadcasting the results or projections of results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States prior to the official closing of all polling places. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-8303 | 96 | hr | 8303 | Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-10-02 | 1980-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 0 | Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the President to establish and direct, through the Office of Science and Technology Policy, a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination, and the development of comparative risk strategies. Requires the United States Regulatory Council to submit to Congress a plan which: (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Council research that should be done by such agencies. Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods. Directs the Chairman of the Council to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study: (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) highlighting the importance of tradeoffs. Directs the Chairman to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:55:06Z | |
| 96-s-3169 | 96 | s | 3169 | Earth Data and Information Service Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 9 | Earth Data and Information Service Act of 1980 - Establishes the Earth Data and Information Service within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to collect, interpret, compile, and distribute data obtained by remote sensing satellites and other sources on the Earth's resources and environment. Directs the Service to: (1) provide rapid processing of, and ready access to, such data at a reasonable cost to both foreign and domestic users; (2) promote competition among suppliers of equipment and services to the Service; and (3) make available to all users remote sensing data and basic information products and services. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) plan, initiate, construct, acquire, own, manage, and operate an Earth Data and Information System to provide a reliable source of useful data and basic information products to users; (2) include in such system remote satellites, ground facilities and other necessary equipment; (3) establish communication networks to transmit such data and products to users on a timely basis. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Federal Communications Commission in establishing such networks. Stipulates that the communication services needed for such networks, insofar as practicable, shall be procured from the private sector. Permits the Secretary to: (1) recommend continued research and development by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on remote sensing components and systems for both space and ground operations of the System; (2) arrange for the participation of specified personnel in operating and planning the System; and (3) widely disseminate the data and basic information products to the users. Permits the Secretary, under the President's supervision, to participate in a program of international activities related to the functions of the Service. Directs the Secretary to establish a schedule of user charges for products and services provided under this Act. Sets forth penalties for unlawful reproduction for sale or distributio… | 2025-09-02T13:57:12Z | |
| 96-hr-8206 | 96 | hr | 8206 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain limitations relating to the ownership of cable television franchises. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-09-24 | 1980-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] | WV | D | S000778 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any alien, foreign government, or any foreign-owned or partially foreign-owned corporation from owning a cable television system in the United States without reciprocity. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-3097 | 96 | s | 3097 | Critical Materials Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-09-08 | 1980-09-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 1 | Critical Materials Act of 1980 - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of Critical Materials to: (1) coordinate Federal materials policies, programs, and decisions; (2) promote an awareness of the extraordinary importance of critical materials to the national economic and defense interests; and (3) provide, within three years after enactment of this Act, a substantive recommendation as to how the Government should be organized to improve the materials policy process and advance a national materials policy. Sets forth the duties of the Office which include: (1) issuing an annual report on the domestic inventory of critical resources with projections on Government and industry needs for such resources and a forecast of prospective major critical materials problems; (2) evaluating industry needs of critical materials; (3) evaluating developments in such materials to recommend Government support of activities which would advance the Nation's interest in securing a continuing supply of such materials; (4) assisting in the development of U.S. foreign policy pertaining to mineral-rich countries and vital material regions of the world; (5) advising the President and Congress on the effects of Government and private activities on the Nation's supply of such materials; and (6) reporting annually to the President and Congress on Office activities. Requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Director of the Office who shall advise the President on critical materials matters. Authorizes the Director to require Federal agencies to furnish necessary statistical data and information. Establishes an advisory panel on critical materials and industry to assist the Director in formulating an annual program agenda for the Office and to provide the Office with information on materials problems and developments. Directs the President to call upon the Director and the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Commerce to meet to coordinate the development of U.S. foreign policy … | 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z | |
| 96-s-3079 | 96 | s | 3079 | A bill to exempt noncommercial educational broadcast stations from certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to access time for candidates for Federal elective office. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-09-03 | 1980-09-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] | GA | D | T000035 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that noncommercial educational television broadcast stations are not required to furnish access time to any legally qualified candidate for Federal elective office. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-196 | 96 | sjres | 196 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-08-25 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 36 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-hr-7991 | 96 | hr | 7991 | Rural Telephone Bank Amendment Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-08-21 | 1980-08-21 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7] | TN | D | J000216 | 0 | Rural Telephone Bank Amendment Act of 1980 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to require the United States to purchase class A stock to fund the Rural Telephone Bank through 1991 until such stock equals $600,000,000, as adjusted. Extends the date for such stock to be redeemed and retired by the telephone bank to as soon as practicable after September 30, 1995. Eliminates the minimum amount of class A and class B stock which must be issued before class A stock may be retired. | 2025-09-02T13:54:59Z | |
| 96-s-3053 | 96 | s | 3053 | Rural Telephone Bank Amendment Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-08-21 | 1980-08-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] | NE | D | Z000013 | 0 | Rural Telephone Bank Amendment Act of 1980 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to require the United States to purchase class A stock to fund the Rural Telephone Bank through 1991 until such stock equals $600,000,000, as adjusted. Requires such stock to be redeemed and retired by the Telephone Bank as soon as practicable after September 30, 1995. Eliminates the minimum amount of class A and class B stock which must be issued before class A stock may be retired. | 2025-09-02T13:57:06Z | |
| 96-s-3016 | 96 | s | 3016 | Government Efficiency in Research and Development Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-08-05 | 1980-08-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Governmental Efficiency in Research and Development Act of 1980 - Requires the head of each Federal laboratory to establish within such laboratory an Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) which shall: (1) evaluate and prepare an assessment of the research and development projects conducted by the laboratory which have potential applicability to State and local governments; (2) disseminate information on products, processes, and services developed by the laboratory which are of potential use to such governments; (3) cooperate with other organizations which assist in making the research and development resources of the Federal Government available to persons using such resources for State and local governments; and (4) provide research and technology to such governments upon request. Permits a laboratory to provide such governments with literature, the services of experts, equipment, and direct engineering or scientific assistance. Permits each laboratory to utilize any office which performs functions relating to technology transfer and utilization and which was established before enactment of this Act to perform the functions of an ORTA. Establishes a Federal Laboratory Consortium which shall cooperate with each Federal agency operating a laboratory to: (1) coordinate the activities of the ORTA; (2) establish guidelines to be used by ORTA when providing requested assistance to State and local governments; (3) receive and refer such requests to the ORTA of the appropriate laboratory; (4) serve as a central clearinghouse for technical information developed by Federal laboratories which has potential application to State and local governments; (5) provide engineering assistance necessary to adapt laboratory information, products, and services to the needs of such governments; and (6) provide a communication network for Federal laboratories and agencies. Directs the Consortium to establish an Advisory Committee consisting of representatives of State and local governments, businesses, and aca… | 2025-09-02T13:57:02Z | |
| 96-hr-7861 | 96 | hr | 7861 | Severe Storms Forecasting Advisory Committee Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-07-29 | 1980-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] | KS | R | W000636 | 13 | Severe Storms Forecasting Advisory Committee Act of 1980 - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Severe Storms Advisory Committee which shall submit annual reports to the President and Congress assessing and making recommendations concerning the current objectives, milestones, and technological developments of the severe storms forecasting program. Sets forth the terms and conditions of membership on such Committee, including representation from specified agencies, State and local civil defense systems, and weather forecasters. Terminates such Committee after five years. | 2025-09-02T13:55:00Z | |
| 96-hr-7774 | 96 | hr | 7774 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to eliminate certain provisions of such Act relating to coercive practices affecting broadcasting. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-07-21 | 1980-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 0 | Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-7747 | 96 | hr | 7747 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unauthorized interception and use of subscription telecommunications and to protect the privacy of the users of such telecommunications. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-07-02 | 1980-07-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] | NC | D | P000520 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish civil and criminal penalties for knowingly carrying out, conspiring, or attempting to carry out an unauthorized interception of a subscription telecommunication. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hres-740 | 96 | hres | 740 | A resolution commending Dr. M. Stanley Livingston upon the fiftieth anniversary of his original work in the field of cyclic acceleration. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-07-02 | 1980-07-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | Commends Doctor M. Stanley Livingston upon the 50th anniversary of his original developments in cyclic acceleration, and upon his further leadership in the field of accelerators. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hr-7689 | 96 | hr | 7689 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-27 | 1980-07-23 | Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Labor and Human Resources. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 19 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act - Amends the Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization Act to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to advise the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget every other fiscal year in preparing an estimate of the appropriate funding levels for research and development for each Federal department, agency and instrumentality for at least that and the following fiscal years. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify and describe situations and conditions which warrant special attention within the next four years, rather than the next five years as is now required, including the significant effects of current and projected trends in science and technology on the requirements of the Nation and existing and projected scientific and technological resources. Requires the director to consult with the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology concerning programs and responsibilities relating to the problems, constraints, and opportunities so identified, and to recommend legislation which will contribute to the resolution of such problems. Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to study on a continuing basis the impact of inflation on the conduct of federally-supported research and development. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the Foundation to annually submit to Congress an analysis of all Federal research and development funding by function. | 2025-09-02T13:54:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-190 | 96 | sjres | 190 | A joint resolution to designate "Space Week 80" and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-27 | 1980-06-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] | NM | R | S000132 | 1 | Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the men and women of the United States who have made the space programs possible. Directs the President to designate the period of July 13 through July 20, 1980, as "Space Week 80." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-hr-7587 | 96 | hr | 7587 | A bill to repeal section 506 of the Communications Act of 1934. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-16 | 1980-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hjres-572 | 96 | hjres | 572 | A joint resolution congratulating the men and women of the United States space programs and of the industries, businesses, and educational institutions supporting them who have developed a new field of technology to promote and preserve the free enterprise system, the acquisition of knowledge and freedom. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-13 | 1980-06-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the men and women of the United States who have made the space programs possible. Directs the President to designate the period of July 13 through July 20, 1980, as "Space Week 80." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hr-7572 | 96 | hr | 7572 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the broadcasting of appearances by actors in motion pictures or theatrical productions shall not be subject to the requirements of section 315 of such Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-12 | 1980-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | W000215 | 1 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that any appearance by a legally qualified candidate for public office in any film or production produced primarily for use as public entertainment and which is broadcast by any broadcasting station does not require such station to afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-2827 | 96 | s | 2827 | Communications Act Amendments of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-12 | 1980-06-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 5 | Communications Act Amendments of 1980 - Title I: General - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to declare that such Act applies to, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has jurisdiction over: (1) all interexchange and international telecommunications and all transmission of electromagnetic energy by radio, which originates or is received within the United States; (2) the licensing and regulating of all radio stations; and (3) all persons engaged within the United States in such telecommunications or such radio transmissions. Directs the FCC to develop and report to Congress on methods for determining the value of and collecting fees for the commercial benefit received by various classes of licenses. Title II: Domestic and International Telecommunications; Rural Telecommunications Development - Directs the FCC to establish a transition plan to foster marketplace competition and to implement deregulation for interexchange and international telecommunications services, equipment, and carriers. Requires such plan to: (1) classify common carriers; (2) establish and implement an accounting system; (3) provide a procedure for the formation of fully separated affiliates and to monitor compliance; and (4) provide for practices and procedures for exchange access charges and a Universal Service Pool in substitution for existing arrangements. Declares the policy of the United States to be reliance when possible upon full and fair marketplace competition to provide all telecommunications services. Directs the FCC to revise, reduce, or eliminate rules with respect to telecommunication services or carriers operating in a market as competition develops. Grants the FCC continuing authority over the provision of regulated telecommunications services and carriers. Directs the FCC to ensure that all allocation, assignment, and authorization policies, standards, and rules with respect to the licenses issued to telecommunication carriers are not inconsistent with such policy. Permits the FCC to establish nonadjudica… | 2025-09-02T13:56:55Z | |
| 96-hr-7412 | 96 | hr | 7412 | Space Industrialization Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-05-21 | 1980-05-21 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 15 | Space Industrialization Act of 1980 - Title I: Establishment of Space Industrialization Corporation - Authorizes the establishment of the Space Industrialization Corporation. Directs the President to appoint a panel assist in the selection of persons to be appointed to the board of directors of such corporation. Sets forth the terms and conditions of membership on such board. Sets forth the powers and duties of such corporation, including the provision of the financial means to purchase satellite launching and related services. Requires the Corporation to provide assistance by financing industrial ventures under negotiated management plans to promote the development of new products, processes, services, and industries in space, and the transfer of space technology for applications having potential societal benefits. Requires applications for assistance to contain a detailed description of all of the technical, business, and economic aspects of the project. Limits assistance to corporations or groups organized under the laws of any State or territory or possession of the United States and to U.S. citizens. Requires the Corporation to give preference to those proposals which have high potential benefits with consideration being given to the level of risk and the potential for recovery of the assistance provided, and in which the applicant demonstrates substantial commitment to achieving technical, financial, and business objectives. Requires the Corporation and an applicant whose proposal is found to be meritorious to negotiate a management plan which includes appropriate intermediate goals and milestones, a requirement that no less than five percent of the costs will be provided by the applicant, provision for continuing review by the Corporation, a requirement for repayment of the assistance authority of the Corporation to terminate such assistance, the cost of utilizing space industrial systems, and the functions to be performed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Permits the Corpo… | 2025-09-02T13:54:45Z | |
| 96-hr-7311 | 96 | hr | 7311 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that not less than one very high frequency commercial television broadcasting station be located in each state. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-05-08 | 1980-09-30 | Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1438. | House | Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7] | NJ | D | M000058 | 13 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1438) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to distribute licenses for very high frequency commercial television broadcasting stations to any State (or the District of Columbia) that does not have at least one such station whenever such stations become available because the Commission revoked or declined to renew a license for any such station. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-2642 | 96 | s | 2642 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that telephone receivers may not be sold in interstate commerce unless they are manufactured in a manner which permits their use by persons with hearing impairments. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-05-01 | 1980-05-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] | PA | R | S000159 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the manufacture, importation, installation, offer to sale, rent, or lease, or other distribution of telephone receivers or similar equipment manufactured after the date of enactment of this Act for use in connection with any interstate or foreign communication, unless such receiver or equipment is designed and manufactured to permit telephone reception by means of hearing aids with inductive receptors. Establishes fines for violations of this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-7178 | 96 | hr | 7178 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-28 | 1980-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act - Amends the Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization Act to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to advise the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget every other fiscal year in preparing an estimate of the appropriate funding levels for research and development for each Federal department, agency and instrumentality for at least that and the following fiscal years. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify and describe situations and conditions which warrant special attention within the next four years, rather than the next five years as is now required. Requires the director to consult with the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology concerning programs and responsibilities relating to the problems, constraints, and opportunities so identified. Repeals the requirement for the President to submit an annual Science and Technology Report to Congress. Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to require the Council to study on a continuing basis the impact of inflation on the conduct of federally-supported research and development. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the Foundation to annually submit to Congress an analysis of all Federal research and development funding by function. | 2025-09-02T13:54:38Z | |
| 96-hr-7169 | 96 | hr | 7169 | A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to provide that the period of observance of Daylight Saving Time each year shall begin on the last Sunday in March, rather than the last Sunday in April, and shall end on the last Sunday in November, rather than the last Sunday in October. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-24 | 1980-04-24 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 0 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend daylight savings time to the period between the last Sunday in March through the last Sunday in November. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress annually on the effect of such extension on energy consumption, incidence of crime, and traffic safety over a three-year period. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-7138 | 96 | hr | 7138 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcasting networks and licensees which broadcast certain information relating to the kidnapping or taking hostage of American citizens to submit reports to the Federal Communications Commission verifying the accuracy, balance, and fairness of such broadcasts, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-23 | 1980-04-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] | TX | R | C000638 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require any broadcasting station licensee or any television broadcasting network which broadcasts any coverage of a news event relating to the kidnapping or taking hostage of any American citizen or any individual in the United States to submit a report to the Federal Communications Commission. Exempts broadcasts relating to information furnished by any officer or employee of any Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Requires such reports to contain such information as may be necessary to verify the accuracy, balance, and fairness of the broadcast involved and to include a transcript. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hjres-534 | 96 | hjres | 534 | A joint resolution defining policies of the United States with respect to scientific and technical exchanges with the Soviet Union. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-22 | 1980-05-06 | Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 96-921 (Part I). | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 26 | Condemns the internal exile of Andrei Sakharov and urges the restoration of full human rights and fundamental freedoms to him. Declares it U.S. policy to halt official travel to the United States by Soviet scientists and scholars, which is not directly beneficial to the United States, for at least six months. Recommends that all governmental agencies, private agencies, scientists, and engineers be requested to defer all official travel to the Soviet Union related to scientific and technological cooperation for at least six months. Calls upon foreign governments, professional societies, scientists, and engineers to join in similar actions. Directs the President to assure that all Federal agencies take coordinated action should any circumstances change. Urges Federal agencies, together with governments and scientists of all nations, to develop standards, and/or policies for the conduct of international cooperative research and research communications and for the protection of the human rights of scientists. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning the appropriate policies to further this resolution and steps taken to assure coordinated Federal agency actions. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hr-7113 | 96 | hr | 7113 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-22 | 1980-07-21 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2320 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 15 | (Measure passed House, amended) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal year 1981. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurement Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for the Handicapped, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States. Authorizes additional appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service for fiscal year 1981, for research, development, and related activities in the field of innovation and productivity, and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits. Sets forth a formula for the apportionment of appropriated funds. Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure. Directs the Director of the Bureau to charge other agencies for any services performed by the Bureau at such agency's request or as required by law. Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes the Director to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States. Repeals the provision relating to a limited authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. | 2025-09-02T13:54:38Z | |
| 96-hr-7115 | 96 | hr | 7115 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-22 | 1980-09-04 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 568 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 17 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #520 (314-55)) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) engineering and applied science; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Programs; and (10) program development and management. Establishes minimum amounts to be spent for specified programs, including Earthquake Hazards Mitigation, the Small Business Innovation Program, Research and Development in Appropriate Technology, Science Facility Improvement Programs, Science Education Programs relating to Appropriate Technology, and for salaries for faculty members at institutions of higher education with limited programs in science and engineering. Establishes spending ceilings for specified programs, including the Ocean Margin Drilling Project and United States/Union of Soviet Socialist Republics cooperative research. Requires the Foundation to prepare and submit to Congress a report on the Ocean Margin Drilling Project. Requires the National Academy of Sciences to study and report on marine earth sciences research. Limits the amount which may be used for official consultation or representation at the discretion of the Director of the National Science Foundation and for the expenses of the National Science Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds from one category to another as specified. Requires the foundation to consolidate all Directors. Requires the Director of the Foundation, with the Secretary of Education, to develop and transmit to Congress a proposed joint science education program plan. Eliminates the Civil Service Com… | 2025-09-02T13:54:38Z | |
| 96-hr-7098 | 96 | hr | 7098 | Atmospheric and Climate Authorization Act of 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-21 | 1980-05-13 | Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-955. | House | Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3] | NY | D | A000170 | 2 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-955) Atmospheric and Climate Authorization Act of 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce for atmospheric and climate programs for fiscal year 1981. Sets forth specific amounts to be authorized for specified activities. Permits the transfer of funds between categories, subject to enumerated conditions. Authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to plan for, develop, and operate a civilian Earth remote sensing system. Requires the Administrator of such Administration to report annually to Congress on the progress of such system. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for use by the National Climate Program Office. Requires the Administrator to inform the appropriate committees of Congress of the atmospheric and climate activities of such Administration. | 2025-09-02T13:54:33Z | |
| 96-s-2589 | 96 | s | 2589 | A bill to amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, as amended, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-21 | 1980-04-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 5 | Amends the National Sea Grant College Program to include the Great Lakes as a part of the marine environment for the purposes of such Act. Allows payment under any sea grants or contracts to be applied to the short-term rental of buildings or facilities for meetings which are in direct support of any sea grant program or project. Specifies that an individual appointed to serve on the sea grant review panel for a full or partial term may be reappointed to serve for no more than one additional full term. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act through fiscal year 1983. Amends the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act through fiscal year 1983. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-hr-7053 | 96 | hr | 7053 | A bill for the relief of the Texas Historical Commission. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-15 | 1980-04-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 0 | Authorizes the U.S. Customs Service to refund the duty paid on a specified magnetometer entered by the Texas Historical Commission. | 2021-06-14T19:42:17Z | |
| 96-hr-7012 | 96 | hr | 7012 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-02 | 1980-04-02 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 1 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal year 1981. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurement Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for Bioengineering, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States. Authorizes additional appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service for fiscal year 1981, for research, development, and related activities in the field of innovation and productivity, and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits. Sets forth a formula for the apportionment of appropriated funds. Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure. Directs the Director of the Bureau to charge other agencies for any services performed by the Bureau at such agency's request or as required by law. Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement. Authorizes the Director to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau. Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States. Repeals the provision relating to limited authorization. | 2025-09-02T13:54:33Z | |
| 96-hr-7014 | 96 | hr | 7014 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-04-02 | 1980-04-02 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 1 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) engineering and applied science; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Programs; and (10) program development and management. Establishes minimum amounts to be spent for specified programs, including Earthquake Hazards Mitigation, the Small Business Innovation Program, Research and Development in Appropriate Technology, Science Facility Improvement Programs, Science Education Programs relating to Appropriate Technology, and for salaries of faculty members at institutions of higher education with limited programs in science and engineering. Establishes spending ceilings for specified programs, including the Ocean Margin Drilling Project and United States/Union of Soviet Socialist Republics cooperative research. Requires the Foundation to prepare and submit to Congress a report on the Ocean Margin Drilling Project. Requires the National Academy of Sciences to study and report on marine earth sciences research. Limits the amount which may be used for official consultation or representation at the discretion of the Director of the National Science Foundation and for the expenses of the National Science Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds from one category to another as specified. Requires the foundation to consolidate all Directors. Requires the Director of the Foundation, with the Secretary of Education, to develop and transmit to Congress a proposed joint science education program plan. Eliminates the Civil Service Commission clearance of personnel with access to specified informatio… | 2025-09-02T13:54:33Z | |
| 96-hr-6965 | 96 | hr | 6965 | Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-28 | 1980-03-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 0 | Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1980 - Title I: Policy - Declares that the public interest would be better served if greater efforts were made to obtain patent protection for and to promote the commercial use of new technology resulting from federally- sponsored research. Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a uniform Federal system for the management and use of the results of federally-sponsored scientific and technological research and development. Title II: Functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology - Requires the Federal Coordination Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to make recommendations to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy with regard to the uniform planning and administration of Federal programs pertaining to inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and rights in technical data, such recommendations to be transmitted by the Director to Federal agencies. Title III: Allocation of Property Rights in Inventions Resulting from Federally Sponsored Research and Development - Establishes criteria for the issuance of regulations by the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense for the allocation of property rights in subject inventions. Requires all contractors to report to the sponsoring Federal agency each patentable subject invention as well as the contractor's intent to file a patent application and commercialize such invention. Declares that each Federal agency shall acquire on behalf of the Federal government, at the time of contracting, title to any invention made under the contract of a Federal agency if the agency determines: (1) the services of the contractor are for the operation of a Government-owned research or production facility; (2) acquisition of title is necessary because of the national security nature of the work being performed; (3) because of the exceptional circumstances, acquisition of titl… | 2025-09-02T13:54:34Z | |
| 96-hconres-308 | 96 | hconres | 308 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the United States making full use of its potential to improve the effectiveness of the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-26 | 1980-03-26 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] | IL | R | D000269 | 52 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should increase the power of the transmitters and improve the quality and quantity of foreign language programs of the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and Radio Liberty; and (2) research should be undertaken to speed progress in the area of international mass communication media. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 96-hr-6910 | 96 | hr | 6910 | National Technology Foundation Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-25 | 1980-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 12 | National Technology Foundation Act of 1980 - Establishes the National Technology Foundation as an independent agency to: (1) foster communication between scientific and technological agencies of the Federal Government and the small business community; (2) collect, analyze and publish information concerning grants and contracts awarded to small business concerns by such agencies; (3) operate programs of grants and contracts for the development of high-technology small businesses; and (4) operate the programs transferred to it by this Act. Transfers to the Foundation; (1) the Patent and Trademark Office; (2) the National Bureau of Standards; (3) the National Technical Information Service; (4) the Office of Small Business Research and Development of the National Science Foundation; (5) the directorate for Engineering and Applied Science of the National Science Foundation; and (6) the working groups on Innovation Processes and their Management and on Socioeconomic Effects of Science and Technology. Establishes specified offices within the Foundation to perform the functions of such organizations and other functions of the Foundation. Requires the Foundation to: (1) collect and analyze information on the availability of and the current and projected need for engineering, technical, and technology managerial resources in the United States; (2) support engineering, technical, and technological managerial training through grants, loans, or other assistance; (3) assist the establishment of Centers for Industrial Technology to enhance technological innovation through specified means; (4) conduct technology assessments; (5) determine the relationships of technological developments and international technology transfers to the productivity, employment, and world trade performance of the United States and foreign industrial sectors; (5) develop improved indicators of the state of technology; (6) determine the influence of economic conditions and government policies on industrial innovation and the development of technology;… | 2025-09-02T13:54:33Z | |
| 96-hr-6921 | 96 | hr | 6921 | A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the date each year on which daylight saving time begins from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in February. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-25 | 1980-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 1 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the date on which daylight saving time begins from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in February. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-sconres-83 | 96 | sconres | 83 | A concurrent resolution relating to support of the World Weather Program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-25 | 1980-03-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that on or before June 1 of each odd-numbered year, the President should transmit to Congress a plan setting forth the proposed participation of the United States for two fiscal years in international programs in meteorology. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-s-2462 | 96 | s | 2462 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-20 | 1980-03-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) applied science and research applications; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Program; and (10) program development and management. Requires that not less than a specified amount be made available for programs designed to improve the participation of women in science for fiscal year 1981. Authorizes appropriations out of the sums already authorized for fiscal year 1981 for programs in education in appropriate technology, ethics and values in science and technology, and minorities, women and the handicapped in science. Requires that not less than ten percent of the funds for equipment and instrumentation in fiscal year 1981 be made available for grants to two-and four-year colleges for equipment and instrumentation costing less than a specified amount. Limits the amount in both fiscal years which may be used for official consultation or representation at the discretion of the Director of the National Science Foundation and for the expenses of the National Science Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds from one category to another as specified. | 2025-09-02T13:56:43Z | |
| 96-s-2433 | 96 | s | 2433 | Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-18 | 1980-03-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 for use by the Department of Commerce for: (1) the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels, the construction-differential subsidy, and the cost of national defense features incident to the construction, reconstruction or reconditioning of ships; (2) the payment of obligations incurred for the operating-differential subsidy; (3) research and development activities; (4) maritime education and training expenses; and (5) operating expenses including reserve fleet expenses. Authorizes additional appropriations for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits authorized by law, and for increased costs for public utilities, food service, and other expenses of the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. | 2025-09-02T13:56:48Z | |
| 96-hjres-513 | 96 | hjres | 513 | A joint resolution defining policies of the United States with respect to scientific and technical exchanges with the Soviet Union. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-17 | 1980-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 9 | Condemns the internal exile of Andrei Sakharov and urges his restoration to his former situation. Declares it U.S. policy to halt official travel to the United States by Soviet scientists and scholars, which is not directly beneficial to the United States, for at least six months. Recommends that all governmental agencies, private agencies, scientists, and engineers be requested to defer all official travel to the Soviet Union related to scientific and technological cooperation for at least six months. Calls upon foreign governments, professional societies, scientists, and engineers to join in similar actions. Directs the President to assure that all Federal agencies take coordinated action should any circumstances change. Urges Federal agencies, together with governments and scientists of all nations, to develop standards for the conduct of international cooperative research and research communication and for the protection of the human rights of scientists. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning the appropriate policies to further this resolution and steps taken to assure coordinated Federal agency actions. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hr-6728 | 96 | hr | 6728 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act forFiscal Years 1981 and 1982 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-03-06 | 1980-03-06 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) engineering and applied science; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Program; and (10) program development and management. Limits the amount in both fiscal years which may be used for official consultation or representation at the discretion of the Director of the National Science Foundation and for the expenses of the National Science Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds from one category to another as specified. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the Board of such Foundation to make a report every three years on indicators of the state of science in the United States. | 2025-09-02T13:54:28Z | |
| 96-hr-6614 | 96 | hr | 6614 | A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the national sea grant program for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-26 | 1980-06-28 | Public Law 96-289. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 4 | (Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Amends the National Sea Grant College Program to include the Great Lakes as a part of the marine environment for the purposes of such Act. Requires the Director of the national sea grant college program to encourage cooperation and coordination with other Federal programs concerned with ocean and coastal resource conservation and usage. Allows payment under any sea grants or contracts to be applied to the short term rental of buildings or facilities for meetings which are in direct support of any sea grant program or project. Specifies that an individual appointed to serve on the sea grant review panel for a full or partial term may be reappointed to serve for no more than one additional full term. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act through fiscal year 1983. Amends the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act through fiscal year 1983. Amends the Fishermens Protective Act of 1967 to extend, from 60 to 90 days, the time limit for filing applications for compensation under such Act. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sjres-148 | 96 | sjres | 148 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim March 1, 1981, through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-26 | 1980-02-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim March 1 through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-hr-6556 | 96 | hr | 6556 | A bill to provide that the National Medal of Science, which is currently awarded for outstanding contributions in the physical, biological, mathematical, and engineering sciences, also be awarded for outstanding contributions in the behavioral and social sciences. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-20 | 1980-02-20 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] | MI | D | T000356 | 2 | Makes outstanding contributions in the behavioral and social sciences eligible for the National Medal of Science award. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-s-2320 | 96 | s | 2320 | An act to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the programs of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1981 and 1982, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-20 | 1980-10-15 | Public Law 96-461. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | (Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurements Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for the Handicapped, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits. Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure. Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States. Repeals the provision relating to a limited authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-6521 | 96 | hr | 6521 | National Science Council Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-13 | 1980-02-13 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9] | VA | R | W000121 | 1 | National Science Council Act of 1980 - Establishes in the Office of Science and Technology Policy the National Science Council to decide, after a hearing on the record, any question of scientific fact arising in an agency adjudication referred to such Council which involves the harm any substance may cause to human health. Makes the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Chairman of the Council. Directs the Chairman of the Council to give notice of the initial hearing to obtain information relevant to such question to all persons participating in such adjudication. Authorizes the Chairman to establish advisory hearing panels to hold such hearing. Permits those persons participating in the adjudication to present relevant oral and written information. Directs the advisory hearing panel to submit to the Council a written report containing the decision of such panel. Sets forth the requirements for reports on questions involving an evaluation of the risk of harm to human health presented by a substance, including a summary of effects observed, the quality of the information presented, and an advisory opinion of such panel. Sets forth Council procedures for final decisions with respect to any question of scientific fact referred to an advisory panel. Requires the agency presiding over the adjudication from which the question is referred to attempt to narrow and resolve such question by stipulations. Requires the Council to respond to the agency within 90 days after a question is referred. Sets forth the requirements of such a response, including written specific findings and hearing transcripts. Makes a determination of the Council with respect to a scientific question binding on subsequent adjudications referred to the Council unless the information presented differs substantially from that previously presented. Makes all hearings open unless it is necessary to close a hearing to preserve the confidentiality of any trade secret or otherwise privileged information. Requires all agencies to provi… | 2025-09-02T13:54:22Z | |
| 96-hr-6413 | 96 | hr | 6413 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-05 | 1980-06-13 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2240 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #327 (285-29)) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used: (1) for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts; and (2) for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Stipulates that when so specified and to the extent provided in an appropriation Act, any amount appropriated for "research and development" or for "construction of facilities" may remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations. Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts specified. Permits one half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the "construction of facilities" appropriation. Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with $10,000,000 of the funds appropriated for construction of facilities, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations. Disallows any amount appropriated pursuant to this Act from being used for any program deleted by the Congress from requests as ori… | 2025-09-02T13:54:18Z | |
| 96-sjres-141 | 96 | sjres | 141 | An original joint resolution to establish the policy of the United States with respect to items carried on space flight missions and to express the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General defend any civic action brought with respect to items carried on Apollo missions to the Moon. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-04 | 1980-02-20 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Expresses the policy of the United States that: (1) no astronaut or other individual who participates in a space flight mission be unjustly enriched through the sale of items carried on such mission; and (2) postal covers, coins and other items carried to the Moon and now in the possession of the United States be retained by the United States. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-s-2240 | 96 | s | 2240 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1981 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-30 | Public Law 96-316. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 2 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1142) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used: (1) for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts; and (2) for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Stipulates that when so specified and to the extent provided in any appropriation Act, any amount appropriated for "research and development" or for "construction of facilities" may remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations. Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts specified. Permits one half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the "construction of facilities" appropriation. Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with $10,000,000 of the funds appropriated for construction of facilities, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations. Disallows any amount appropriated pursuant to this Act from being used for any program in excess of the amount actually authorized for… | 2025-09-02T13:56:42Z | |
| 96-hjres-487 | 96 | hjres | 487 | A joint resolution defining policies of the United States with respect to scientific and technical exchanges with the Soviet Union. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-29 | 1980-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 10 | Condemns the internal exile of Andrei Sakharov and urges his restoration to his former situation. Declares it U.S. policy to halt official travel to the United States by Soviet scientists and scholars for one year. Recommends that all governmental agencies, private agencies, scientists, and engineers be requested to defer all official and nonessential travel to the Soviet Union for one year. Calls upon foreign governments, professional societies, scientists, and engineers to join in similar actions. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning the appropriate policies to further this resolution. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hr-6326 | 96 | hr | 6326 | National Bureau of Standards Authorizations of Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-29 | 1980-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | National Bureau of Standards Authorizations of Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) activities of the National Bureau of Standards under the Act of March 3, 1901 and other statutes; (2) facilities improvement; (3) international activities; and (4) activities performed for other agencies. | 2025-09-02T13:54:13Z | |
| 96-hr-6304 | 96 | hr | 6304 | National Space Policy Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-28 | 1980-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | National Space Policy Act - Establishes a national space policy to enable the United States to maintain leadership in space science and technology and to develop and use the space environment and advanced technological capabilities for the benefit of all. Declares that the United States: (1) is committed to space exploration for peaceful purposes and the benefit of mankind; (2) rejects claims of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies; (3) will continue to participate in cooperative international space activities; and (4) will disseminate data and information from the space program. Directs the President to assure that the space program proceed toward enumerated goals in space and terrestrial application and in space science. Details the goals to be achieved, including the establishment of remote- sensing and communications systems, the pursuit of planetary and lunar science and exploration, and continued research in the physical and life sciences. Requires the President to submit to Congress a five-year plan with annual revisions, identifying missions, projects, and programs to achieve the objectives of this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:54:18Z | |
| 96-hr-6260 | 96 | hr | 6260 | Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-23 | 1980-01-23 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] | WA | D | M000365 | 0 | Fusion Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish research, development, and demonstration programs involving magnetic fusion energy systems to: (1) construct and operate a fusion engineering test facility by 1986; (2) construct and operate a magnetic fusion demonstration facility before the end of this century; (3) maintain and expand the base programs for fusion energy research and the development and testing of appropriate alternative confinement technologies; (4) maintain a strong research and development program in advanced fusion fuels; and (5) ensure an uninterrupted source of scientific and engineering talent from institutions of higher learning to support such effort. Requires such programs to include a study of the potential of using fusion energy for the production of synthetic fuels and the electrification of ground transportation systems. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information promoting the practical uses of fusion energy. | 2025-09-02T13:54:13Z | |
| 96-hr-6265 | 96 | hr | 6265 | Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-01-23 | 1980-01-23 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] | OH | D | A000214 | 18 | Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1979 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission, within six months after the date of enactment of this Act, to conduct an experiment and study of the feasibility of establishing extended broadcasting hours of operation for amplitude modulated broadcast radio stations which have station licenses. Requires the Commission to report the results of such experiment and study to the Congress within two years of the date of enactment of this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:54:17Z | |
| 96-hr-6228 | 96 | hr | 6228 | Communications Cross-Ownership Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-12-20 | 1980-12-04 | Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1055. | House | Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] | WA | D | S001115 | 9 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1055) Communications Cross-Ownership Act of 1980 - Amends the Communications Act to 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting any commercial broadcasting station license to any applicant if: (1) such applicant, at the time such application is made, owns, controls, or operates any daily newspaper; and (2) the station signal of the broadcasting station for which such license is sought will encompass the entire community in which such daily newspaper is published. Prohibits the Commission from renewing any commercial broadcasting station license for a term which is due to end after June 1, 1980, if the licensee involved: (1) owns, controls, or operates the only commercial aural broadcasting stations which encompass the entire community required to be served under the license with a city-grade signal; (2) owns, controls, or operates the only daily newspaper which is published in such community; and (3) owned, controlled, or operated such station and such newspaper as of January 1, 1975. Stipulates that such restrictions shall not apply to a commercial aural broadcasting station licensee if: (1) a commercial television broadcasting station is licensed to serve the community which is served by the commercial aural station involved; and (2) such commercial television broadcasting station is not owned, controlled, or operated by such commercial aural broadcasting station license. Permits any licensee who, on the effective date of this Act, owns , controls, or operates a daily newspaper and is the licensee of a commercial broadcasting station which has a station signal which encompasses the entire community in which such newspaper is published, to apply for renewal of such license and not be required to relinquish ownership or control of such broadcasting station or such newspaper. Prohibits any licensees from transferring, assigning, or otherwise disposing of the commercial bro… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-6186 | 96 | hr | 6186 | National Technology Innovation Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-12-19 | 1979-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] | NY | D | L000556 | 5 | National Technology Innovation Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an Office of Industrial Technology to enhance technological innovation for the improvement of the economic, environmental and social well-being of the United States. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress, within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the progress, findings, recommendations, and conclusions of activities conducted. Requires the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Director of the Office who shall provide assistance for the establishment of Centers of Industrial Technology, whose activities shall include: (1) research supportive of technology and industrial innovation including cooperative industry-university basic and applied research; (2) assistance in the evaluation and development of technological ideas supportive of industrial innovation and new business ventures; (3) technological assistance and advisory services to industry; and (4) curriculum development and instruction in invention, entrepreneurship, and industrial innovation. Declares that such centers shall be affiliated with a university or nonprofit institution, and authorizes the Director to make available nonrenewable planning grants to such universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing a plan for the management and evaluation of the activities proposed within the particular Center, including the consideration of means to place the Center on a self-sustaining basis. Declares that each Center has the option of acquiring title to any invention conceived under the auspices of the Center that was supported at least in part by Federal funds and that the Secretary shall obtain title to any invention for which such option is not exercised. Authorizes the Director to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to assist any activity established under this Act. Prohibits any such grant or cooperative agreement from … | 2025-09-02T13:54:12Z | |
| 96-hr-6121 | 96 | hr | 6121 | Telecommunications Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-12-13 | 1980-11-12 | Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 96-1252 (Part II). | House | Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42] | CA | D | V000024 | 14 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1252 (Part I)) Telecommunication Act of 1979 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to declare that it is the purpose of such Act to: (1) assure that all the people of the Nation have available, at reasonable and affordable rates, telecommunications services, facilities, and products; and (2) assure that the people, economy, and general welfare of the Nation will benefit from continuing improvements in telecommunications technology. Declares that the Federal Communications Commission shall exercise regulatory authority only to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Allows the Commission to take any action as may be necessary to assure that the costs of the competitive activities of dominant carriers are not borne by the users of noncompetitive services or facilities of such carriers. Defines, for the purposes of this Act, the term "interexchange telecommunications service" as the provision of telecommunications service between local exchange telecommunications by any means including intraexchange telecommunications facilities. Defines the term "intraexchange telecommunications service" as the provision of telecommunications service between points within a single local exchange area. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) carry out the provisions of this title with respect to any carrier which furnishes telecommunications services or makes available telecommunications facilities, or both, between local exchange areas and any dominant carrier, and any affiliated organization or fully separated subsidiary of a dominant carrier; (2) establish and administer rules and regulations applicable to the rates, terms, and conditions for the use of intraexchange telecommunications services and facilities by interexchange carriers and other customers and the facilities of intraexchange carriers if used primarily as part of a network for the provision of interexchange telecommunications service; (3) regu… | 2025-09-02T13:54:12Z | |
| 96-hr-6047 | 96 | hr | 6047 | Telephone Privacy Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-12-06 | 1979-12-06 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 82 | Telephone Privacy Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit unsolicited commercial telephone calls to a telephone subscriber who has notified the telephone company that he does not wish to receive such calls. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations specifying the manner in which a telephone subscriber shall notify the telephone company that he does not wish to receive unsolicited calls. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Excludes from the definition of "unsolicited commercial telephone calls" calls made in response to an express request of the individual called or made in connection with an overdue debt or contractual obligation. | 2025-09-02T13:54:05Z | |
| 96-hr-6017 | 96 | hr | 6017 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the requirements of section 315 of such Act relating to equal broadcasting opportunities for political candidates shall not apply to candidates for the offices of President and Vice President. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-12-04 | 1979-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the requirements of such Act relating to equal broadcasting opportunities for political candidates shall not apply to candidates for the offices of President and Vice President. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-5940 | 96 | hr | 5940 | A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend the period of daylight savings time in each year, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-11-16 | 1979-11-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 1 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to extend the period of daylight saving time from the first Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the effects of such extension upon: (1) the use of energy; (2) the incidence of crime; and (3) traffic safety. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an interim and a final report on the results of such study. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-5941 | 96 | hr | 5941 | Domestic and International Telegraph Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-11-16 | 1979-11-16 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42] | CA | D | V000024 | 4 | Domestic and International Telegraph Traffic Act of 1979 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal certain provisions of such act which relate to the domestic and international distribution of telegraph traffic by wire or radio. Declares that during the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no consolidated or merged carrier may engage in any international transmission of telegraph traffic by wire or radio or otherwise engage in any international telegraph operations which are not authorized under the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934. Prohibits any international telegraph carrier from engaging in any domestic distribution of telegraph traffic by wire or radio or otherwise engage in any domestic telegraph operations to the extent that: (1) the nature of such distribution or operations differs from the nature of such distribution or operations as in effect at the beginning of November 1, 1979; or (2) the scope of such distribution or operations exceeds the scope of such distribution or operations as in effect at the beginning of November 1, 1979. Directs each consolidated or merged carrier to: (1) distribute among international telegraph carriers any telegraph traffic by wire or radio destined for any point outside the United States; and (2) divide charges for such traffic in accordance with any formula or practice in effect at the beginning of November 1, 1979. | 2025-09-02T13:54:05Z | |
| 96-hr-5715 | 96 | hr | 5715 | Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-10-26 | 1979-10-26 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 14 | Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1979 - Title I: Policy - Declares that the public interest would be better served if greater efforts were made to obtain patent protection for and to promote the commercial use of new technology resulting from federally-sponsored research. Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a uniform Federal system for the management and use of the results of federally-sponsored scientific and technological research and development. Title II: Functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology - Requires the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to make recommendations to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy with regard to the uniform planning and administration of Federal programs pertaining to inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and rights in technical data, such recommendations to be transmitted by the Director to Federal agencies. Title III: Allocation of Property Rights in Inventions Resulting from Federally Sponsored Research and Development - Establishes criteria for the issuance of regulations by the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense for the allocation of property rights in subject inventions. Requires all contractors to report to the sponsoring Federal agency each patentable subject invention as well as the contractor's intent to file a patent application and commercialize such invention. Declares that each Federal agency shall acquire on behalf of the Federal government, at the time of contracting, title to any invention made under the contract of a Federal agency if the agency determines: (1) the services of the contractor are for the operation of a Government-owned research or production facility; (2) acquisition of title is necessary because of the national security nature of the work being performed; (3) because of the exceptional circumstances, acquisition of title … | 2025-09-02T13:54:00Z | |
| 96-hr-5623 | 96 | hr | 5623 | A bill to assure that weather modification activities and the collection of hydrometeorological information necessary to the management of water resources can be conducted in conjunction with the management and administration of wilderness and other Federal lands. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-10-17 | 1979-10-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17] | CA | R | P000097 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to permit weather modification activities, including both atmospheric and surface activities and environmental research, which are within, over, or may affect areas which are a part of the national wilderness preservation system or other Federal lands. Permits access, installation, and use of equipment which is specifically justified and unobtrusively located within maximum practical application of miniaturization, telemetry, and camouflage, provided that the respective Secretary may prescribe such operating and monitoring conditions as he deems necessary. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 96-s-1869 | 96 | s | 1869 | Equal Access to Communications Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-10-09 | 1979-10-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 3 | Equal Access to Communications Act of 1979 - Title I: Access to Government - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, after consultation with specified organizations with special knowledge of the problems of deaf persons, to select at least five Federal agencies with which deaf persons have the greatest need for communication and have installed in each such agency and its regional offices a device which permits two-way communication of textual messages in alphanumeric form by telephone lines. Directs the Secretary to select an additional 100 locations for installation of such devices which shall be available to deaf people for their use in communicating with the agencies selected under this Act and with Members of Congress who choose to install such a device. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information about the availability of such devices as widely as possible to local organizations of the deaf. Directs that at least one employee be available during normal working hours at each location where such devices are located for use by deaf persons to assist such persons in the use of such devices. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any State or local government for installing telecommunications devices for the deaf in government agencies and other locations in a program to be identical to the Federal program established by this Act. Sets the level of such grants at 75 percent of the cost of installing and operating such devices. Authorizes annual continuing grants for such purposes to be made after assurances have been received that the requirements of this Act have been and will continue to be met during the ensuing year. Requires the Secretary to seek the cooperation of the Administrator of General Services in having transferred to States any telecommunications devices for the deaf categorized as Federal surplus property. Requires that any Member of Congress making a written request for a telecommunications device for the deaf be provided with one. Directs the Architect of the Capito… | 2025-09-02T13:56:31Z | |
| 96-hr-5427 | 96 | hr | 5427 | A bill entitled the "Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Policy Act". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-09-27 | 1979-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] | PA | D | E000208 | 0 | Title I: Policy - Declares the purpose of this Act to be: (1) to establish and maintain a Federal policy for the use and management of the results of federally-sponsored science and technology research and development programs; and (2) to monitor the impact of such programs on innovation and technology development. Title II: Implementation - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate, direct, and review the utilization and protection of rights in Government-owned inventions. Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement programs for the transfer of Government-owned innovative technology for application and use in industry, agriculture, medicine, transportation, and other critical sectors of the economy. Title III: Allocation of Rights - Government Contractors - Requires each Federal agency to acquire, on behalf of the United States, title to any invention made under Federal contract if the agency determines: (1) the contractor's services are for the operation of a Government-owned research or production facility; (2) the work performed is of a classified nature; (3) Government retention of title is necessary for protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; (4) a nonprofit organization under contract does not have a qualified technology transfer program; and (5) the contract's principal purpose is to develop products, processes, or methods for general public use. Authorizes an agency to waive all or any part of the right of the United States to an invention if it is in the interest of the Government and the general public. Reserves to the contractor the option of acquiring title to any invention in all other situations. Provides that if a contractor has acquired title to an invention the Federal agency may, in the interest of public safety or specified economic needs, require the contractor to grant a nonexclusive, partially exclusive, or exclusive license to a responsible applicant. Title IV: Allocation of Rights-Federal Employees - Directs the Government to obtain the entire right, ti… | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hr-5430 | 96 | hr | 5430 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to collect certain financial information from commercial broadcast station licensees and to make such information available for public inspection. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-09-27 | 1979-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 2 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require each broadcast station licensee to file such financial information as the Commission considers necessary to enable it to discharge its responsibilities. Requires the FCC to make such financial information available for public inspection within 30 days after receiving such information, and to provide a copy of such information to any person upon written request. Allows the FCC to require any person receiving a copy of such information to pay a reasonable fee or to furnish a copy without charge, or at a reduced charge, if the Chairman of the Commission determines that a reduction or waiver of the fee is in the public interest. Requires any broadcast station licensee filing financial information with the FCC to make such information available for public inspection, and to provide copies of such information to any person. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-1823 | 96 | s | 1823 | National Endowment for Childrens Television Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-09-26 | 1979-09-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 5 | National Endowment for Children's Television Act of 1979 - Establishes a National Endowment for Children's Television. Authorizes such Endowment to enter into contracts and provide grants to individuals or groups engaged in upgrading children's programming. Establishes within such Endowment a National Council on Children's Television. | 2025-09-02T13:56:27Z | |
| 96-hr-5305 | 96 | hr | 5305 | Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-09-17 | 1979-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 4 | Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act - Title I: Statement of Findings, Purpose, and Policy - Sets forth the findings of Congress with respect to the employment of women in science and technological fields. Declares it the purpose of this Act to encourage the full participation of women in scientific, professional, and technical fields. Declares it the policy of the United States to assure equal opportunity for women in education, training, and employment in scientific and technical fields. Sets guidelines for activities carried out pursuant to this Act. Title II: Education - Directs the National Science Foundation to support activities to strengthen elementary and secondary school programs in science and mathematics to involve female students in such areas. Sets forth the areas which such support programs are to emphasize. Requires application to the Director of the National Science Foundation for grant and contract assistance for such programs. Directs the National Science Foundation to support programs in institutions of higher education to increase the participation of women in scientific and technical studies, training and fellowship opportunities, and careers. Sets forth the areas which such support programs are to emphasize. Requires application to the Director of the National Science Foundation for grant and contract assistance for such programs. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to determine the amount of training and fellowship stipends awarded under this title. Directs the National Science Foundation to initiate a program of continuing education in science and engineering providing opportunities to women. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to make grants to institutions of higher education, other academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private business firms to develop courses and curricula for such continuing education programs. Authorizes the Director to allocate continuing education fellowships under this title. … | 2025-09-02T13:53:52Z | |
| 96-s-1708 | 96 | s | 1708 | Small Scale Energy Technology Programs Reorganization Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-08-03 | 1979-08-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 4 | Small Scale Energy Technology Programs Reorganization Act - Defines the term "small-scale technology" to include renewable energy and other technologies, products, and services which contribute to energy production, conservation, and awareness among end users in a manner which is simple, environmentally sound, and reliant upon available labor. Establishes and Office of Small Scale Technology within the Department of Energy. Requires the Office to incorporate the energy technology small grants program of the Department. Directs the Secretary of Energy, through the Director of such Office, to: (1) make grants to small businesses and localities for small-scale technology; (2) certify the performance of small-scale technology equipment and demonstration models developed by grantees; (3) assist in the marketing of certified technologies; (4) provide information on the benefits and availability of small-scale technology and the role of small business in its production; (5) assist State and local governments in the use of such technology; and (6) coordinate domestic and international small-scale technology programs. Sets forth procedures for the administration by the Office of the small grants program. Limits any such grant to not more than $100,000 for any two-year period. Directs the Secretary to initiate a program to promote the use of small-scale technology and to improve the competitive position of small, energy-related businesses. Requires the Secretary to provide grants to small businesses and localities to expand the use of certified technologies. Requires the Director to conduct and submit to Congress a study on the practicality of integrating all functions of the Energy-Related Inventions Program into the Office of Small Scale Technology. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress concerning: (1) policy recommendations to the Department for utilizing small-scale technologies to meet the Nation's energy needs; (2) the advisability of modifying the Department's patent policy to enable small businesses to com… | 2025-09-02T13:56:22Z | |
| 96-s-1644 | 96 | s | 1644 | Weather Modification Management Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-08-02 | 1980-05-20 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Weather Modification Management Act of 1980 - Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, a National Weather Modification Management Program for the purpose of understanding, developing, improving, and managing weather modification technologies. Requires such program to include: (1) basic and applied research to understand the atmospheric processes that could provide the scientific foundation for weather modification; (2) experimental weather modification activities to test the findings from such research and to develop prudent operational methods with predictable results; (3) development of instruments and techniques to enhance experimental and operational weather modification activities; (4) cooperative efforts between the Federal Government and universities, private interests, State and local governments, and other nations to obtain the maximum amount of scientific knowledge from weather modification projects; (5) studies on unintentional weather modification caused by society's use of land, water, and energy; (6) studies on the economic, environmental, legal, and societal effects from weather modification; (7) development of sound management practices for conducting weather modification projects; (8) a procedure for reporting weather modification activities in the United States; (9) periodic assessment of the need for Federal regulation of weather modification; and (10) a five-year plan for the management of Federal research and development efforts in weather modification. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to appoint a Director to be the principal Federal officer responsible for planning and administering the Program, work with the interagency coordinating committee on weather modification, seek independent advice, consult and cooperate with the States and encourage cooperation with other nations in the exchange of information and participate in international activities. Directs the President to maintain an interagency coordinating committee on weather modifica… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-s-1614 | 96 | s | 1614 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt holdings in independent local newspapers from taxes on excess business holdings of private foundations. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-08-01 | 1979-08-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt private foundations which hold interest in independent local newspapers from the tax on excess business interests with respect to such holdings. Defines "independent local newspaper" as a newspaper publication which is not one of a chain of newspaper publications and which has all of its publishing offices in a single area. | 2021-06-14T20:02:37Z | |
| 96-hr-5022 | 96 | hr | 5022 | A bill to amend the Communication Act of 1934 to provide that telephone receivers may not be sold in interstate commerce unless they are manufactured in a manner which permits their use by persons with hearing impairments. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-07-31 | 1979-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 29 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the manufacture, importation, installation, offer to sale, rent, or lease, or other distribution of telephone receivers or similar equipment manufactured after the date of enactment of this Act for use in connection with any interstate or foreign communication, unless such receiver or equipment is designed and manufactured to permit telephone reception by means of hearing aids with inductive receptors. Establishes fines for violations of this Act. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-hr-5001 | 96 | hr | 5001 | Independent Local Newspaper Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-07-27 | 1979-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Independent Local Newspaper Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the establishment of independent local newspaper advance estate tax trusts to facilitate payment of the estate tax imposed upon the estate of a decedent who owned an interest in an independent local newspaper. Sets forth requirements for the establishment of such trusts, including requirements that such trusts: (1) be created pursuant to a plan adopted by the newspaper; (2) be governed by a written instrument which requires that contributions to and income of the trust be invested solely in obligations of the United States; (3) name as trustee a bank or another individual who is capable of administering such trust in compliance with the requirements of this Act; (4) maintain trust assets separately from other property; (5) accept contributions exclusively from independent local newspapers; (6) devote assets of the trust solely to the payment of the estate tax; and (7) distribute any excess funding of the trust to its beneficiaries or their estates. Limits an individual who owns interests in several independent local newspapers to participation in not more than one estate tax payment trust. Defines an "independent local newspaper" as a newspaper publication which is not a member of a chain and which maintains all its offices in a single city, community or metropolitan area, or, on January 1, 1979, within one State. Defines "excess funding" as the excess of the face value of the assets of a qualified trust over; (1) 70 percent of the value of a decedent's interest in an independent local newspaper which is includable in his gross estate; or (2) a decedent's estate tax which is attributable to his interest in an independent local newspaper included in his gross estate. Exempts independent local newspaper advance estate tax trusts and the individuals for whom such trusts are established from income taxation with respect to income earned by such trust. Terminates such tax-exempt status if the taxpayer's interest in the newspa… | 2025-09-02T13:53:42Z | |
| 96-hr-4939 | 96 | hr | 4939 | A bill to provide for a Federal mechanism within the Office of Science and Technology Policy for assessing the comparative risks involved in actions in scientific, technological, and related fields. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-07-24 | 1979-07-24 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 8 | Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and offices, to establish a Federal mechanism within such Office to apply and promote the understanding and appreciation of comparative risks in scientific, technological, and related matters and to assist Federal, State, and local governments, private industry, and the public in making intelligent comparisons and evaluations of those risks. Requires any comparison, made for the purposes of this Act, of the risks involved in alternative scientific, technological, or related actions to include: (1) an evaluation of the risks to human health and life which would be incurred or increased by the proposed action or course of action in comparison with the risks which would be reduced or eliminated thereby; and (2) an evaluation of the risks to human health and life which would be incurred, increased, reduced, or eliminated as a consequence of the proposed action in comparison with the corresponding risks associated with the alternative action or actions. Requires the Office to submit to Congress, no later than September 30, 1980, a report on its activities and progress which shall specifically include: (1) a detailed statement of the findings and an evaluation of such findings and their significance; (2) an identification of all Federal laws and regulations where changes involving comparative risk assessments are needed; (3) recommendations for changes which ought to be made in the organizational structure of the various Federal agencies; (4) appropriate consideration of methods by which public understanding and appreciation of comparative risk assessments can be increased; and (5) such other matters as in its judgment will assure continuing progress toward achievement of the objectives of this Act. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hr-4892 | 96 | hr | 4892 | A bill to repeal section 506 of the Communications Act of 1934. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-07-20 | 1980-12-08 | Public Law 96-507. | House | Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] | WV | D | S000473 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Repeals the prohibition against certain coercive practices affecting broadcasting in the Communications Act of 1934 (the Lea Act). Makes technical and conforming changes in such Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-4672 | 96 | hr | 4672 | National Science and Technology Innovation Act of 1979 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-28 | 1979-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 6 | National Science and Technology Innovation Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an Office of Industrial Technology to enhance technological innovation for the improvement of the economic environmental and social well-being of the United States. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress, within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the progress, findings, recommendations, and conclusions of activities conducted. Requires the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Director of the Office. Requires the Director and the National Science Foundation to provide assistance for the establishment of Centers of Industrial Technology, whose activities shall include: (1) research supportive of technology and industrial innovation including cooperative industry- university basic and applied research; (2) assistance in the evaluation and development of technological ideas supportive of industrial innovation and new business ventures; (3) technological assistance and advisory services to industry; and (4) curriculum development and instruction in invention, entrepreneurship, and industrial innovation. Declares that such Centers shall be affiliated with a university or nonprofit institution, and authorizes the Director and the National Science Foundation to make available nonrenewable planning grants to such universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing a plan for the management and evaluation of the activities proposed within the particular Center, including the consideration of means to place the Center on a self-sustaining basis. Authorizes the Director to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to assist any activity established under this Act. Prohibits any such grant or cooperative agreement from exceeding 75 percent of the total cost of the program or project involved. Sets forth the terms and conditions for such grants or cooperative agreements. Requires the Direc… | 2025-09-02T13:53:36Z | |
| 96-hr-4640 | 96 | hr | 4640 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt holdings in independent local newspapers from taxes on excess business holdings of private foundations. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-27 | 1979-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 1 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt private foundations which hold interests in independent local newspapers from the tax on excess business interests with respect to such holdings. Defines "independent local newspaper" as a newspaper publication which is not one of a chain of newspaper publications and which has all of its publishing offices in a single area. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 96-hres-326 | 96 | hres | 326 | A resolution to commend the American Broadcasting Company, the National Broadcasting Company, and the Public Broadcasting Service for the work they are doing to provide closed-captioned television programming for the deaf and hearing-impaired and to urge the Columbia Broadcasting System to participate fully with the other networks in providing closed-captioned programming. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-21 | 1979-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Commends the American Broadcasting Company, the National Broadcasting Company, and the Public Broadcasting Service for their work in closed-captioned television programming for the deaf and hearing-impaired. Urges the Columbia Broadcasting System to begin such television programming in 1980 irrespective of its profitability. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-1391 | 96 | s | 1391 | An act to amend section 9 of the National Climate Program Act to extend the authorization for appropriations for fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-21 | 1980-12-18 | Public Law 96-547. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the National Climate Program Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the purposes of such Act. Specifies an amount to be made directly available to the National Climate Program Office. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the reporting provisions of the Weather Modification Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-s-1392 | 96 | s | 1392 | A bill to extend the appropriations authorization for reporting of weather modification activities. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-21 | 1979-06-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Extends the authorization of appropriations for the reporting of weather modification activities through fiscal year 1983. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-4490 | 96 | hr | 4490 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-15 | 1979-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act - Amends the Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization of 1976 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget not later than December 15 of each even-numbered calendar year an estimate of the appropriate funding levels for research and development in the budgets of all Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities for the following fiscal year. Declares that such estimate need not include an estimate of funding to defray the costs of development, demonstration, testing, or evaluation of the Department of Defense. Requires the President to transmit such estimate to Congress as part of the annual budget submission in each odd-numbered calendar year. Requires the President to transmit to Congress, from time to time as appropriate (previously annually), a Science and Technology Report which shall be prepared by the Office of Science and Technology Policy with such assistance from the Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities as the Director of such Office may find necessary. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Foundation to submit annually to the President for transmittal to the Congress an analysis of all Federal research and development funding by function. | 2025-09-02T13:53:29Z | |
| 96-hjres-356 | 96 | hjres | 356 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim July 1-7 "National Sky(lab) is Falling Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-07 | 1979-06-07 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of July 1 through July 7, 1979, as "National Sky(lab) is Falling Week." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hjres-353 | 96 | hjres | 353 | A joint resolution congratulating the men and women of the Apollo Program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requesting the President to proclaim the period of July 16 through 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-05 | 1979-07-17 | Public Law 96-34. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 230 | Congratulates the men and women of the Apollo program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requests the President to designate the period of July 16 through July 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance" in honor of such event. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hr-4316 | 96 | hr | 4316 | A bill entitled the "National Space Policy Act of 1979". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-06-05 | 1979-06-05 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Title I: Declaration of Policy - Establishes a comprehensive national civilian space and aeronautics policy to provide the framework for a world information system, an orbital civilization, exploration of the solar system and the development of other space and aeronautical activities. Title II: National Space and Aeronautics Policy - Sets forth national space and aeronautics principles in order to achieve the peaceful expansion of space and atmospheric environments for the benefit of mankind and the nation. Title III: Program - Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in cooperation with private, governmental, and international groups, to pursue aggressive research and systems development in space and aeronautics science and technology. Specifies programs and target dates for the achievement of such research and systems development. Requires the Administrator of NASA, together with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, to develop and submit to Congress a preliminary 30-year plan, including proposed annual funding requirements and a detailed research and development schedule. Directs the Administrator to submit a final 30-year plan no later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires status reports and revisions to the plan be submitted annually with the budget request beginning the third fiscal year after the enactment of this Act. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 96-hconres-132 | 96 | hconres | 132 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty should reinstate Uighur language broadcasts to the Soviet Union. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-31 | 1979-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty should: (1) reinstate its broadcasts in the Uighur language to the Soviet Union; and (2) set aside any further planned reductions of services in foreign languages. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 96-s-1250 | 96 | s | 1250 | Stevenson Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-24 | 1980-10-21 | Public Law 96-480. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 11 | (Senate agreed to House amendments with amendments) Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an Office of Industrial Technology to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of the United States by promoting technological development. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the progress, findings, recommendations, and conclusions of activities conducted. Requires the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Director of the Office. States that the Secretary shall provide assistance for the establishment of Centers of Industrial Technology whose activities shall include: (1) research supportive of technological and industrial innovation including cooperative industry-university basic and applied research; (2) assistance to individuals and small businesses in the generation, evaluation and development of technological ideas supportive of industrial innovation and new business ventures; (3) technological assistance and advisory services to industry; and (4) curriculum development, training instruction in invention, entrepreneurship, and industrial innovation. Declares that such Centers shall be affiliated with a university or other nonprofit institution. Authorizes the Secretary to make available nonrenewable planning grants to such universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing a plan for the management and evaluation of the activities proposed within the particular Center, including the agreement between the parties as to the allocation of patent rights to inventions conceived or made under the auspices of the Center and the consideration of means to place the Center on a self-sustaining basis. Declares that each Center has the option of acquiring title to any invention conceived under the auspices of the Center that was supported at least in part by Federal funds, prov… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-4176 | 96 | hr | 4176 | A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide for the financing of telecommunications facilities for broadband services in small towns and rural areas, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-22 | 1979-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] | TN | R | D000534 | 0 | Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration to make loans to finance the improvement, expansion, construction, acquisition, and operation of lines, facilities, or systems to provide (separately or in conjunction with telephone service) present or future broadband telecommunications service in any rural area. Directs the Administrator to determine that there is no reasonable probability that the proposed service will be made available in any rural area by any other person before making a loan for service for such area to any applicant. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce, and after holding public hearings, to prescribe specific standards to be followed in determining: (1) which of any competing applicants should receive assistance; and (2) the need and demand in the area concerned for proposed services and facilities. Directs the Administrator to publish notice of such application in the area concerned which: (1) specifies types of facilities, services, and approximate dates; (2) invites interested persons to comment on the desirability of approving such loan; and (3) indicates that public hearings, if requested by persons in the area concerned, will be held on the question of such approval. Requires, in cases in which two or more persons apply for such loans, that all such persons be given fair and equal consideration for such assistance. Requires that applicants who directly or through an affiliate own or control poles, ducts, conduits, or rights-of-way, used, in whole or in part, for wire communications: (1) certify that rates for the use (by others) of such facilities are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission; or (2) make a prima facie showing to the Administrator that such use rates would have been or would be in compliance with certain standards for just and reasonable rates under the Communications Act of 1934. Dir… | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-s-1215 | 96 | s | 1215 | A bill entitled the "Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Policy Act". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-22 | 1979-05-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] | NM | R | S000132 | 8 | Title I: Policy - Declares the purpose of this Act to be: (1) to establish and maintain a Federal policy for the use and management of the results of federally-sponsored science and technology research and development programs; and (2) to monitor the impact of such programs on innovation and technology development. Title II: Implementation - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate, direct, and review the utilization and protection of rights in Government-owned inventions. Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement programs for the transfer of Government-owned innovative technology for application and use in industry, agriculture, medicine, transportation, and other critical sectors of the economy. Title III: Allocation of Rights - Government Contractors - Requires each Federal agency to acquire, on behalf of the United States, title to any invention made under Federal contract if the agency determines: (1) the contractor's services are for the operation of a Government-owned research or production facility; (2) the work performed is of a classified nature; (3) Government retention of title is necessary for protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; (4) a nonprofit organization under contract does not have a qualified technology transfer program; and (5) the contract's principal purpose is to develop products, processes, or methods for general public use. Authorizes an agency to waive all or any part of the right of the United States to an invention if it is in the interest of the Government and the general public. Reserves to the contractor the option of acquiring title to any invention in all other situations. Provides that if a contractor has acquired title to an invention the Federal agency may, in the interest of public safety or specified economic needs, require the contractor to grant a nonexclusive, partially exclusive, or exclusive license to a responsible applicant. Title IV: Allocation of Rights-Federal Employees - Directs the Government to obtain the entire right, ti… | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sres-167 | 96 | sres | 167 | A resolution to commend the American Broadcasting Company, the National Broadcasting Company, and the Public Broadcasting Service for the work they plan to do in the area of closed-captioned television programming for the deaf and hearing impaired. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-22 | 1979-05-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] | IL | R | P000222 | 11 | Commends the American Broadcasting Company, the National Broadcasting Company, and the Public Broadcasting Service for their work in closed-captioned television programming for the deaf and hearing-impaired. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-4105 | 96 | hr | 4105 | A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide for the financing of telecommunications facilities for broadband services in small towns and rural areas, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-15 | 1979-05-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to authorize the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration to make loans to finance the improvement, expansion, construction, acquisition, and operation of lines, facilities, or systems to provide (separately or in conjunction with telephone service) present or future broadband telecommunications service in any rural area. Directs the Administrator to determine that there is no reasonable probability that the proposed service will be made available in any rural area by any other person before making a loan for service for such area to any applicant. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce, and after holding public hearings, to prescribe specific standards to be followed in determining: (1) which of any competing applicants should receive assistance; and (2) the need and demand in the area concerned for proposed services and facilities. Directs the Administrator to publish notice of such application in the area concerned which: (1) specifies types of facilities, services, and approximate dates; (2) invites interested persons to comment on the desirability of approving such loan; and (3) indicates that public hearings, if requested by persons in the area concerned, will be held on the question of such approval. Requires, in cases in which two or more persons apply for such loans, that all such persons be given fair and equal consideration for such assistance. Requires that applicants who directly or through an affiliate own or control poles, ducts, conduits, or rights-of-way, used, in whole or in part, for wire communications: (1) certify that rates for the use (by others) of such facilities are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission; or (2) make a prima facie showing to the Administrator that such use rates would have been or would be in compliance with certain standards for just and reasonable rates under the Communications Act of 1934. Dir… | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 96-sjres-77 | 96 | sjres | 77 | A joint resolution congratulating the men and women of the Apollo Program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requesting the President to proclaim the period of July 16 through 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance." | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-09 | 1979-07-13 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 27 | Congratulates the men and women of the Apollo program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requests the President to designate the period of July 16 through July 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance" in honor of such event. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-s-1061 | 96 | s | 1061 | A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to provide that daylight savings time shall begin each year on the last Sunday in February rather than the last Sunday in April. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-05-02 | 1979-05-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 2 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the date on which daylight saving time begins from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in February. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-hr-3799 | 96 | hr | 3799 | A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to provide that daylight saving time shall begin each year on the last Sunday in February rather than the last Sunday in April. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1979-04-30 | 1979-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] | CA | R | M000926 | 0 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the date on which daylight saving time begins from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in February. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z |
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);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);