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| 99-hr-5550 | 99 | hr | 5550 | A bill for the relief of the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] | AL | D | F000208 | 6 | Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, to issue to the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission certificates of registration on the following service marks: (1) "The Space and Rocket Center"; (2) "Space Camp"; (3) "Space Academy"; (4) "United States Space Camp"; and (5) "United States Space Academy". | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 99-hr-5495 | 99 | hr | 5495 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-09-10 | 1986-11-14 | Pocket Vetoed by President. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 19 | (Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment with an amendment) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987 - Title I: NASA Authorization - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications, 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. Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to notify specified congressional officers and committees whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits appropriations for research and program management to be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval of the Administrator. Limits to not more than $100,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities, and for repair, rehabilitation, or modification of facilities, from funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, and for research and program management. Limits to not more than $500,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for any of the … | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-5486 | 99 | hr | 5486 | Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-09-08 | 1986-09-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | T000317 | 27 | Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act - Establishes in the National Library of Medicine a National Center for Research Accountability to assist in eliminating duplication of effort in Federal research proposals involving live animals. Directs the President to appoint as members of the Center 20 experts in the biomedical information sciences who are currently employed by a Federal agency in a capacity which qualifies them to make determinations as to whether research proposals involving live animals are duplicative of other research efforts. Sets forth provisions for a Director of the Center. Prohibits Federal agencies from carrying out or funding any research proposal involving live animals unless the proposal is submitted to the Center following agency approval. Prohibits Federal funding of any such proposal which the Center determines would duplicate other research completed or in process. Authorizes the Center to contract with private entities to assist in the conduct of comprehensive full-text literature searches. Directs the President to establish rules to preclude any conflict of interest in the awarding of such contracts. Authorizes the President to appoint uncompensated advisors to the Members of the Center. Directs the Center to report annually to the President and the Congress. Provides for modernization of biomedical information storage and dissemination by the National Library of Medicine. Directs the Library to: (1) acquire, in full-text form, all biomedical information owned or available for use by Federal agencies (except information already in the Library or classified for national security reasons); (2) transcribe and store in full-text all such information acquired by the Library after January 1, 1960; (3) translate into English all foreign-language biomedical information owned or used by the Library; (4) make available through modern technologies, at cost, to medical libraries all full-text biomedical information in its collection; (5) support, by grants and contracts, t… | 2025-08-29T16:31:36Z | |
| 99-hr-5469 | 99 | hr | 5469 | Assured Access to Space Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-15 | 1986-09-09 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 0 | Assured Access to Space Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to purchase, through competitive procurement, expendable launch vehicle services to launch Government payloads, as aggregated by the Administrator. Requires that such purchased services be provided on a reimbursable basis. Directs the Administrator to procure at least 15 launches over a five-year period beginning in 1988, at a rate of no less than two launches each year. Directs the Administrator to carry out such requirements so as to foster the development of an expendable launch vehicle industry and to complement the medium launch vehicle procurement planned for national security payloads. Directs the Administrator to report by November 1, 1986, to the Congress on how such requirements will be carried out. Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to provide that direct costs (i.e., the amount to be paid to the United States by any person who acquires launch property or launch services) shall not include costs associated with meeting the space transportation needs of the United States. Deletes reference to encouragement, facilitation, and promotion of commercial space launches by the private sector under the description of the Secretary of Transportation's general responsibilities under such Act. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1986 to delete reference to the goal of cost-effective use of the Space Transportation System (the space shuttle program). Prohibits the shuttle price for a commercial or foreign user from being less than the price for a comparable launch on a U.S. expendable launch vehicle, except under certain circumstances. Removes provisions relating to reduction of the base price for commercial or foreign users of the shuttle and relating to customer incentives. Makes the shuttle pricing provisions of such Act applicable to flights of the Space Transportation System beginning on and after January 1, 1988. Directs the Administrator, within three yea… | 2025-08-29T16:30:21Z | |
| 99-hr-5412 | 99 | hr | 5412 | Government Information Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-13 | 1986-09-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 5 | Government Information Act of 1986 - Title I: Government Information Agency - Establishes the Government Information Agency to be headed by an Administrator and Deputy Administrator, both appointed by the President, by and with advice and consent of the Senate. Declares the mission of the Agency to enhance the economic, scientific, and technological position of the United States by acquiring, processing, and selling the results of federally-performed and federally-sponsored research, development, and analysis. Describes the functions of the Agency with respect to collecting and disseminating information. Requires the Agency to collect, maintain, and make available information on the results of foreign research, development, and analysis. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury to provide working capital for the Agency. Transfers the following functions to the Agency and the Administrator: (1) the National Technical Information Service of the Department of Commerce, including all functions of the Center for the Utilization of Federal Technology; (2) all functions of the Secretary of Defense which relate to the sale of Government information carried out through the Defense Technical Information Center; (3) all functions of the Secretary of Energy which relate to the sale of Government information carried out through the Office of Scientific and Technical Information; (4) all functions of the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration which relate to the sale of Government information carried out through the Scientific and Technical Facility; and (5) all functions of the Public Printer which relate to the sale of Government information carried out through bookstores. Requires each Federal agency to provide to the Administrator a copy of all information developed or received by the Federal agency in connection with research, development, or analysis performed, sponsored, or contracted by that agency. Sets forth administrative provisions for the Administrator and the Agency. Sets fort… | 2025-08-29T16:31:28Z | |
| 99-hr-5366 | 99 | hr | 5366 | A bill to provide for the development of a long-range plan to implement the report recently submitted by the National Commission on Space. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-08 | 1986-09-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 24 | Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to: (1) review the findings, recommendations, and proposed space agenda of the National Commission on Space as set forth in its report; and (2) recommend to the President and the Congress a long-range plan for the implementation of such report by December 31, 1986. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-5349 | 99 | hr | 5349 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Reform Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-06 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9] | WI | R | S000244 | 6 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Reform Act of 1986 - Title I: Implementation of Commission Recommendations - Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (the Administrator) to carry out the reported recommendations of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident (the Commission). Provides that the requirements imposed by this title shall be treated as having been appropriately incorporated into the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958. Sets forth general and specific design requirements for the shuttle program. Directs the National Research Council to form an independent Solid Rocket Motor Design Oversight Committee to implement the Commission's design recommendations, oversee design requirements under this title, and report to the Administrator. Sets forth requirements for shuttle program management. Directs the Administrator to review the Shuttle Program Structure and report to the appropriate congressional committees within six months after the enactment of this Act. Requires redefinition of the Program Manager responsibilities and inclusion of astronauts in such management. Directs the Administrator to establish a Safety Advisory Panel reporting to the Program Manager. Sets forth requirements for criticality review and hazard analysis by the Administrator and the primary shuttle contractors. Requires the National Research Council to appoint an Audit Panel to verify the adequacy of the review effort and to report directly to the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to establish an Office of Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance. Sets forth the responsibilities of such Office within NASA. Sets forth requirements involving improved communications, launch constraints, and flight readiness. Sets forth requirements involving landing safety and weather considerations. Sets forth requirements involving launch abort and crew escape. Sets forth requirements involving flight rate. Directs the Administrator to report to t… | 2025-08-29T16:29:59Z | |
| 99-s-2714 | 99 | s | 2714 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-05 | 1986-10-10 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 99-501) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications, 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. Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to notify specified congressional officers and committees whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits appropriations for research and program management to be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval of the Administrator. Limits to not more than $100,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities, and for repair, rehabilitation, or modification of facilities, from funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, and for research and program management. Limits to not more than $500,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for an… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-s-2718 | 99 | s | 2718 | Civilian Space Program Restoration Act, 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-05 | 1986-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 3 | Civilian Space Program Restoration Act, 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications, 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. Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to notify specified congressional officers and committees whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research, space flight, control and data communications, and construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits appropriations for research and program management to be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval of the Administrator. Limits to not more than $100,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities, and for repair, rehabilitation, or modification of facilities, from funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, and for research and program management. Limits to not more than $500,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for any of the foregoing for unforeseen programmatic needs, from funds appropriated for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications. … | 2025-08-29T16:32:53Z | |
| 99-s-2708 | 99 | s | 2708 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-08-01 | 1986-10-02 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1049. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 99-518) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1986 - Title I: Atmospheric Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Department of Commerce (the Department) to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out its public warning and forecast service duties, including meteorological, hydrological, and oceanographic public warnings and forecasts. Sets aside a specified amount of such authorized funds to be used only for activities related to the Next Generation Weather Radar Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its atmospheric and hydrological research duties, including research for developing improved prediction capabilities for atmospheric and hydrological processes. Title II: Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its satellite services duties, including satellite maintenance and operations and data analysis. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its satellite systems duties, including spacecraft procurement, launch, and associated ground station system changes involving polar-orbiting and geostationary environmental satellites. States that a specified amount of funds authorized by a specified law may only be expended in 1987 for activities under the Land Remote - Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its data and information services duties, including environmental data and information products and services in the atmospheric, marine, solid earth, and solar-terrestrial sciences. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5271 | 99 | hr | 5271 | National Center for Biotechnology Information Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-07-29 | 1986-08-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 0 | National Center for Biotechnology Information Act of 1986 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Center for Biotechnology Information (the Center) in the National Library of Medicine in the Department of Health and Human Services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary), through the Center, to: (1) design, develop, implement, and manage automated systems for the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination of knowledge concerning human molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics; (2) perform research into advanced methods of computer-based information processing capable of representing and analyzing the vast number of biologically important molecules and compounds and mapping the genetic units and relationships; (3) enable persons engaged in biotechnology research and medical care to use such systems and methods; and (4) coordinate efforts to gather biotechnology information on an international basis. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for FY 1987 through 1991. | 2025-08-29T16:30:39Z | |
| 99-hr-5229 | 99 | hr | 5229 | Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act Amendments of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-07-23 | 1986-09-23 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 18 | (Measure passed House, amended) Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 (the Act) to exempt contractors from a requirement to fully reimburse the Federal Government under certain circumstances in the case of research and development agreements. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, following the completion of a contract under provisions for data continuity after the Landsat system, and upon 30 days' advance notice to specified congressional committees, to dispose of any Government assets (other than real property) so as to ensure continuation of the contractor's commercial activity. Requires that there be consultation with the National Remote-Sensing Advisory Committee (established by this Act) with respect to the national research and development plan under the Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a National Remote-Sensing Advisory Committee (the Committee). Sets forth provisions for Committee membership and functions. Revises provisions concerning the use of experimental data from Federal research and development programs. Requires Federal agencies to consult with the Committee in making determinations relating to such use. Adds provisions relating to the use of non-Federal data from the research and development activities of system operators or marketing entities. Authorizes system operators to require that unenhanced data not be reproduced or disseminated by a foreign or domestic purchaser. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-s-2664 | 99 | s | 2664 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-07-21 | 1986-10-03 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) for the following activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; and (5) research support activities. Reserves specified amounts of funds for engineering research and standards for: (1) the Center for Building Technology; and (2) the Center for Fire Research. Prohibits funds for research support activities from being used for a Cold Neutron Research Facility. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary for: (1) the activities of the Office of Productivity, Technology and Innovation; and (2) the patent licensing activities of the National Technical Information Service. | 2025-08-29T16:30:37Z | |
| 99-sjres-372 | 99 | sjres | 372 | A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial to honor America's astronauts. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-07-17 | 1986-09-30 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Unfavorable. | Senate | Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] | VA | R | T000367 | 11 | Authorizes the L-5 Society to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor America's astronauts, especially those astronauts who gave their lives in pursuit of knowledge for all mankind. Requires the L-5 Society to select, subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, the site, design, and plans for the memorial. Terminates the authority to establish the memorial if its construction is not begun within five years with non-Federal funds sufficient to ensure its completion. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-s-2594 | 99 | s | 2594 | Supercomputer Network Study Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-06-24 | 1986-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 1 | Supercomputer Network Study Act of 1986 - Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (the Office) to study critical problems and current and future options regarding communications networks for supercomputers at universities and Federal research facilities in the United States. Sets forth required analyses in such study. Requires the Office to report to the Congress on such study within one year after enactment of this Act. Sets forth administrative provisions. | 2025-08-29T16:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-2583 | 99 | s | 2583 | A bill to provide for an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; a Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-06-23 | 1986-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 3 | Establishes the position of Under Secretay of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Under Secretary shall serve as the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Assistant Secretary shall serve as the Deputy Administrator of NOAA. Establishes the position of Chief Scientist in NOAA. Requires that the Under Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, and the Chief Scientist be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-s-2517 | 99 | s | 2517 | A bill to require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to list as a line item certain budgetary information. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-06-05 | 1986-06-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to list as a separate line item in the budget the estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations necessary for quality assurance, reliability, and safety. Makes the Chief Engineer of NASA responsible for supervising all NASA functions involving or relating to quality assurance, reliability, and safety. Requires the Chief Engineer, in carrying out such responsibility, to report directly to the Administrator of NASA. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-sres-421 | 99 | sres | 421 | A resolution to encourage the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to centralize certain responsibilities and functions. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-06-05 | 1986-06-05 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall take necessary action to assure that all responsibility for overall planning, coordination, and control, including quality assurance, reliability, and safety, of NASA programs is vested in and exercised by NASA Headquarters. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-4932 | 99 | hr | 4932 | Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act Amendments of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-06-04 | 1986-07-18 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 1 | Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 (the Act) to exempt contractors from a requirement to fully reimburse the Federal Government under certain circumstances in the case of research and development agreements. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, following the completion of a contract under provisions for data continuity after the Landsat system, and upon 30 days' advance notice to the Congress, to dispose of any Government assets so as to ensure continuation of the contractor's commercial activity. Requires that there be consultation with the National Remote-Sensing Advisory Committee (established by this Act) with respect to the national research and development plan under the Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a National Remote-Sensing Advisory Committee (the Committee). Sets forth Committee membership and functions. Revises provisions concerning the use of experimental data from Federal research and development programs. Requires Federal agencies to consult with the Committee in making determinations relating to such use. Adds provisions relating to the use of non-Federal data from the research and development activities of system operators. Authorizes system operators to require that unenhanced data not be reproduced or disseminated by a foreign or domestic purchaser. | 2025-08-29T16:30:21Z | |
| 99-hr-4860 | 99 | hr | 4860 | A bill authorizing the construction of a replacement orbiter for the Space Transportation System. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-05-20 | 1986-05-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | T000317 | 15 | Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to build a replacement for the space shuttle Challenger and associated equipment. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2473 | 99 | s | 2473 | A bill to amend the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 regarding the National Aeronautics and Space Council established by that Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-05-20 | 1986-05-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 1 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to reestablish the National Aeronautics and Space Council. Adds the Secretary of Commerce as a member of the Council. Includes the policies, plans, programs, and accomplishments of the United States and other nations under the survey of all significant aeronautical and space activities which the Council is to survey. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-4760 | 99 | hr | 4760 | African Drought Monitoring and Research Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-05-07 | 1986-05-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | S000124 | 0 | African Drought Monitoring and Research Act of 1986 - Amends the National Climate Program Act of 1978 to establish programs for African drought research and international drought monitoring. Directs the National Climate Program Office, within one year after the enactment of this Act and triennially thereafter, to develop and transmit to the Congress a report outlining a comprehensive, long-term research program focused on the causes, variability, and prediction of African drought. Sets forth factors which each such African drought research plan shall address. Directs the President to establish an interagency monitoring program integrating satellite, meteorological, agricultural, health, and demographic information to identify and minimize international food supply problems caused by drought. Directs the President, by September 30 of each year, to report to the Congress on such program. Sets forth factors which such report shall address. Makes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the lead agency charged with implementing the African drought research plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990 for such purpose. Directs the President to designate the lead agency for the interagency drought monitoring program. Authorizes appropriations for purposes of such program. | 2025-08-29T16:31:38Z | |
| 99-sconres-137 | 99 | sconres | 137 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government take immediate steps to support a national STORM program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-05-07 | 1986-07-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 12 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should take immediate steps to support funding for a National Storm-Scale Operational and Research Meteorology Program (STORM) under the leadership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the cooperation of other Federal agencies. Provides that, on or before August 1, 1986, and each fifth year thereafter, the President shall transmit to the Congress a plan for the National STORM Program and its budgetary requirements, specifying the activities to be conducted and the Federal agency which will conduct them. Directs the President, on or about January 1, 1987, to transmit to the Congress a progress report on implementing the National STORM Program. Directs the Administration to: (1) place a high priority on reinstating the two geostationary operational environmental satellite (GOES) system; (2) compensate for the absence of a second GOES satellite by taking actions such as increasing hurricane reconnaissance flights; and (3) undertake an immediate analysis of how best to maintain a two GOES system. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-sres-396 | 99 | sres | 396 | A resolution honoring the Steger International Polar Expedition. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-05-06 | 1986-05-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] | MN | R | D000566 | 0 | Commends the Steger International Polar Expedition for becoming the first unsupported dogsled expedition to reach the North Pole and sending the first woman to the North Pole. | 2021-06-30T19:53:09Z | |
| 99-sconres-134 | 99 | sconres | 134 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place an appropriate memorial marker in Arlington National Cemetery honoring members of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger who died during the launch of the spacecraft on January 28, 1986. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-29 | 1986-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place an appropriate memorial marker in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the seven crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. | 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z | |
| 99-sjres-336 | 99 | sjres | 336 | A joint resolution to express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contribution of the seven Challenger astronauts by supporting establishment of a Children's Challenger Center for Space Science. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-29 | 1986-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 99-622. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science should be established in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution as a memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts and others who gave their lives exploring space. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-4691 | 99 | hr | 4691 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-28 | 1986-08-14 | Clean Bill to be Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 16 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1987 - Title I: NASA Authorization - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management. Permits appropriations for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications, 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. Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to notify specified congressional officers and committees whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits appropriations for research and program management to be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval of the Administrator. Limits to not more than $100,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities, and for repair, rehabilitation, or modification of facilities, from funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, and for research and program management. Limits to not more than $500,000 per project (including collateral equipment) the amount that may be used for any of the foregoing for unforeseen programmatic needs, from funds appropriated for research and development and for space flight, control and data communication… | 2025-08-29T16:32:19Z | |
| 99-hr-4676 | 99 | hr | 4676 | A bill to terminate the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-23 | 1986-05-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | J000256 | 9 | Repeals the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977. | 2021-06-30T19:40:24Z | |
| 99-hjres-607 | 99 | hjres | 607 | A joint resolution to express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contributions of the seven Challenger astronauts by supporting establishment of a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-22 | 1986-04-22 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] | TX | D | B000880 | 65 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science should be established in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the Johnson Space Center as a memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts and others who gave their lives exploring space. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2326 | 99 | s | 2326 | Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-17 | 1986-07-16 | Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Patent and Trademark Office (Commerce Department). | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 1 | Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission Act - Grants the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission the exclusive right to use the names and marks: (1) "The Space Rocket Center"; (2) "Space Camp"; (3) "Space Academy"; and (4) "United States Space Camp." Provides that such names and marks shall be considered trademarks or trade names for purposes of the Trademark Act of 1946. | 2025-08-29T16:31:29Z | |
| 99-s-2314 | 99 | s | 2314 | A bill to amend the Newspaper Preservation Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1100. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 3 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 99-539) Amends the Newspaper Preservation Act to provide that a joint newspaper operating arrangement may provide for the distribution of all or part of a publication. Provides that joint conduct between the parties to a joint newspaper operating arrangement that has received a limited antitrust exemption shall not be deemed illegal per se if such conduct, although not exempt as part of such arrangement, is reasonably ancillary to the business of publishing the publications involved in the arrangement. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4523 | 99 | hr | 4523 | Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-04-08 | 1986-04-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] | RI | R | S000136 | 20 | Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior through the United States Geological Survey, and the Director of the National Science Foundation to implement the policies of the proposed Continental Scientific Drilling Program of the United States relating to earth science research and technological development. Prescribes guidelines for such implementation, including: (1) taking action to assure an effective cooperative effort in furtherance of the Program; (2) taking administrative and financial measures to assure the effective functioning of the Interagency Accord on Continental Scientific Drilling; (3) assuring the continuing operation of the Interagency Coordinating Group; and (4) assuring that the Interagency Coordinating Group receives appropriate Federal agency cooperation. Requires a report to the Congress within 180 days of enactment which describes: (1) policy objectives; (2) projected schedules of scientific and engineering events that would advance Program objectives; (3) resources and funding levels needed for projected schedules of events and Program policy objectives; and (4) cooperation with the international community. | 2025-08-29T16:30:39Z | |
| 99-hr-4452 | 99 | hr | 4452 | Biotechnology Science Coordination Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-19 | 1986-06-05 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | Biotechnology Science Coordination Act of 1986 - Title I: Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee - Establishes a Biotechnology Science Coordinating Committee (the Committee) within the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. Sets forth the functions of the Committee, including: (1) serving as a coordinating forum for addressing scientific problems, sharing information, and developing methods for evaluating risk relating to genetically-engineered organisms; and (2) recommending research priorities to the Board of Governors of the Biotechnology Science Research Program. Title II: Biotechnology Science Research Program - Establishes a Biotechnology Science Research Program (the Program) within the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. Requires the Program to: (1) coordinate the use of resources to create a data base to support the review and regulation of the biotechnology sciences; (2) identify research areas that will facilitate the development and regulation of biotechnology products; and (3) review the research recommendations of the Committee and certain Federal agencies in order to develop a research agenda. Requires the Program to carry out its functions under the supervision of a Board of Governors selected by the Committee. Title III: EPA Regulation of the Release and Use of Genetically-Engineered Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Cells, and Tissue - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a permit program regulating the release, distribution, and use of genetically engineered micro-organisms to protect human health and the environment. Provides for initial, expanded, and commercial use permits. Defines "genetically-engineered organism" (bacteria, viruses, fungi, cells, and tissues) for purposes of this title. Requires the Administrator to establish a Biotechnology Advisory Panel (the Panel) with expertise in risk assessment and risk manage… | 2025-08-29T16:30:51Z | |
| 99-hr-4397 | 99 | hr | 4397 | National Space Grant College Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-13 | 1986-03-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25] | TX | D | A000209 | 21 | National Space Grant College Act - Establishes, within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a national space grant college program to provide financial and other assistance for space-related projects administered by a space grant college, consortium, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency. Provides for: (1) a NASA Director of such programs; (2) grants and contracts to assist space grant programs or projects, programs or projects addressing national needs or problems relating to space, and programs or projects promoting international cooperation relating to space; (3) designation of space grant colleges and space grant regional consortia; (4) space grant fellowships; (5) a space grant review panel; (6) interagency cooperation; and (7) a biennial report and evaluation to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1989. | 2025-08-29T16:33:08Z | |
| 99-hr-4398 | 99 | hr | 4398 | National Space Grant College Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-13 | 1986-03-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] | TX | R | B000213 | 0 | National Space Grant College Act - Establishes, within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a national space grant college program to provide financial and other assistance for space-related projects administered by a space grant college, consortium, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency. Provides for: (1) a NASA Director of such programs; (2) grants and contracts to assist space grant programs or projects, programs or projects addressing national needs or problems relating to space, and programs or projects promoting international cooperation relating to space; (3) designation of space grant colleges and space grant regional consortia; (4) space grant fellowships; (5) a space grant review panel; (6) interagency cooperation; and (7) a biennial report and evaluation to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1989. | 2025-08-29T16:32:45Z | |
| 99-hr-4416 | 99 | hr | 4416 | Comprehensive Steel Technology Research and Development and Energy Conservation Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-13 | 1986-03-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] | PA | D | W000044 | 1 | Comprehensive Steel Technology Research and Development and Energy Conservation Act of 1986 - Establishes a scientific research and development program to develop advanced steel manufacturing technologies and to increase energy efficiency in the steel industry. Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop and publish a plan to conduct such a research and development program as part of the Department of Energy's energy conservation programs. Sets forth provisions for protection of proprietary rights and for coordination within the Department of Energy. Directs the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), through its Institute for Materials Science and Engineering and in coordination with the Department of Energy, to conduct an expanded program of steel research in support of activities conducted under the plan. Provides for detail of personnel from other Federal agencies for purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of NBS, to report annually through FY 1991 on the plan to the President and the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991 to the Secretary and to the Director of NBS to carry out this Act. Terminates this Act and all authority under this Act at the close of FY 1991. | 2025-08-29T16:32:45Z | |
| 99-s-2184 | 99 | s | 2184 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-12 | 1986-08-02 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 99-338) Title I - National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1987. Lists categories for which 1987 funds may be made available. Limits amounts of FY 1987 funds which may be used for official consultation, representation, or other extraordinary expenses, and for NSF expenses incurred outside the United States. Prohibits the transfer of funds among the listed categories from exceeding ten percent unless: (1) written notice is given to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the appropriate authorizing committees; and (2) 30 days have passed after such notice. Requires the Director of NSF to allocate additional funds for specified activities. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to remove from the list of responsibilities of the NSF the requirement to maintain a current register of scientific and technical personnel. Removes provisions for Assistant Directors of NSF. Removes the limitation that requires the NSF to only award scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or work within the limits of funds made available specifically for such purposes pursuant to appropriations under such Act. Establishes a task force on women, minorities, and the handicapped in science, engineering, and technology in the Federal Government and in federally assisted research programs. Directs the task force to report to the President, the Congress, and each participating Federal agency by December 31, 1989. Terminates the task force on January 31, 1990. Repeals title IX (Science Information Service) of the National Defense Education Act of 1959. Directs the President to report to the Congress by August 1, 1987, on any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect to the establishment of an International Year of the Greenhouse Effect to occur in 1991. Title II - Supercomputer Net… | 2025-08-29T16:31:38Z | |
| 99-hjres-559 | 99 | hjres | 559 | A joint resolution to provide that if construction of an additional space shuttle orbiter is authorized the name of such orbiter shall be selected from among suggestions submitted by students in elementary and secondary schools; and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-10 | 1986-03-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] | FL | R | L000295 | 3 | Provides that if construction of an additional space shuttle orbiter is authorized, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall select the name of such orbiter from among suggestions submitted by elementary and secondary school students, under a suggestion program established by the Administrator. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4354 | 99 | hr | 4354 | National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-10 | 1986-10-28 | Became Public Law No: 99-574. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) for the following activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards (NBS): (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; and (5) research support activities. Reserves specified amounts from such funds for: (1) steel technology; (2) the Center for Building Technology; (3) the Center for Fire Research; (4) Computer Security Activities; (5) the technical competence fund; and (6) the Cold Neutron Source Facility. Prohibits the transfer of funds among the listed categories from exceeding ten percent unless: (1) written notice is given to the appropriate congressional officers and authorizing committees; and (2) 30 days have passed after such notice. Directs NBS to seek reimbursements from other Federal agencies to expand its efforts in support of basic scientific research on the atmospheric, climatic, and environmental consequences of nuclear explosions and nuclear exchanges. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary for: (1) the activities of the Office of Productivity, Technology and Innovation; and (2) the patent licensing activities of the National Technical Information Service. Authorizes the Director of NBS to expend up to one percent of NBS funds in any fiscal year for awards of research fellowships and other forms of financial assistance to university students who show promise as present or future contributors to the mission of NBS. Directs the Board of Assessment of NBS programs to include in its annual review an assessment of emerging technologies which are expected to require research in metrology to keep NBS abreast of its mission, including specified areas. Directs NBS, in conjunction with the National Academy of Sciences, to establish and conduct a post-doctoral fellowship program to be… | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4290 | 99 | hr | 4290 | A bill to provide that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for construction of a space shuttle orbiter, and that such orbiter shall be named Challenger II. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-03-03 | 1986-03-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5] | TN | D | B000615 | 0 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a manned space shuttle which shall be named Challenger II. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4231 | 99 | hr | 4231 | A bill to provide that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for construction of a space shuttle orbiter, and that such orbiter shall be named Challenger II. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-25 | 1986-02-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 15 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a space shuttle orbiter, named Challenger II. Provides for the use of such gifts or donations not needed for such orbiter for a tribute to the Challenger crew and for space exploration purposes. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2098 | 99 | s | 2098 | National Space Grant College Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-25 | 1986-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 5 | National Space Grant College Act - Establishes, within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a national space grant college program to provide financial and other assistance for space-related projects administered by a space grant college, consortium, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency. Provides for: (1) a NASA Director of such programs; (2) grants and contracts to assist space grant programs or projects, programs or projects addressing national needs or problems relating to space, and programs or projects promoting international cooperation relating to space; (3) designation of space grant colleges and space grant regional consortia; (4) space grant fellowships; (5) a space grant review panel; (6) interagency cooperation; and (7) a biennial report and evaluation to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1989. | 2025-08-29T16:30:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4211 | 99 | hr | 4211 | A bill to provide that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for a space shuttle which may be named Challenger II. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-24 | 1986-02-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] | OK | R | E000077 | 15 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a manned space shuttle which may be named Challenger II. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4207 | 99 | hr | 4207 | A bill to provide that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for a space shuttle to replace the Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-20 | 1986-02-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] | OR | R | S000607 | 0 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a manned space shuttle which may be named Challenger II. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2084 | 99 | s | 2084 | A bill authorizing the President to present gold medals to the families of the crew members of mission 51-L of the space shuttle Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-20 | 1986-04-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 11 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, gold medals to the families of Francis R. Scobee, Michael Smith, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, and Gregory Jarvis in recognition of their courage, dedication and sacrifice as crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to determine the design of the medals. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 99-hr-4184 | 99 | hr | 4184 | National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | Became Public Law No: 99-383. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2184) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1987. Lists categories for which 1987 funds may be made available. Limits amounts of FY 1987 funds which may be used for official consultation, representation, or other extraordinary expenses, and for NSF expenses incurred outside the United States. Prohibits the transfer of funds among the listed categories from exceeding ten percent unless: (1) written notice is given to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the appropriate authorizing committees; and (2) 30 days have passed after such notice. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to remove from the list of responsibilities of the NSF the requirement to maintain a current register of scientific and technical personnel. Removes provisions for Assistant Directors of NSF. Removes the limitation that requires the NSF to only award scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or work within the limits of funds made available specifically for such purposes pursuant to appropriations under such Act. Adds to the general authority of the NSF, during the five-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the authority to indemnify grantees, contractors, and subcontractors associated with the Ocean Drilling Program. Establishes a task force on women, minorities, and the handicapped in science, engineering, and technology in the Federal Government and in federally assisted research programs. Directs the task force to report to the President, the Congress, and each participating Federal agency by December 31, 1989. Terminates the task force on January 31, 1990. Directs the President to report to the Congress by August 1, 1987, on any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect to the establishment of an International Year of the Greenhouse Effect to occur in 1991. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Po… | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4189 | 99 | hr | 4189 | A bill to allow the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts and donations for a space shuttle. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-19 | 1986-02-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5] | CO | R | K000322 | 6 | Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a manned space shuttle. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2054 | 99 | s | 2054 | A bill to provide that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may accept gifts and donations for a space shuttle which may be named Challenger II. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-06 | 1986-04-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 23 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept gifts or donations to build a manned space shuttle which may be named Challenger II. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hjres-516 | 99 | hjres | 516 | A joint resolution to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to install, on the first permanent manned space station, a plaque honoring the men and women of the space shuttle Challenger who died in space flight. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-05 | 1986-02-05 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25] | TX | D | A000209 | 43 | Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to install a plaque on the first permanent manned space station in honor of the space shuttle Challenger's crew. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-2043 | 99 | s | 2043 | Challenger Dependents Education Benefits Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-04 | 1986-02-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 12 | Challenger Dependents Education Benefits Act - Provides educational assistance to dependents of members of space flight crews of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) who die in the performance of their duties, in the same manner and under the same conditions as such assistance is provided to dependents of veterans of the armed forces. Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to administer such benefits. Requires the Administrator of NASA to determine whether a person is eligible for such assistance. Requires such educational assistance benefits to be paid for by Veterans Administration funds, but requires the Administrator of NASA to reimburse the Veterans Administration for the cost of all such benefits. Makes this Act effective with respect to deaths or disabilities of persons occurring on or after January 28, 1986. | 2025-08-29T16:32:08Z | |
| 99-sres-332 | 99 | sres | 332 | A resolution to honor the Challenger Space Shuttle astronauts. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-04 | 1986-04-11 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 41 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Senate that it recommends to the International Astronomical Union that seven of the moons of Uranus or other suitable features of Uranus be named after the space shuttle Challenger's crew. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hconres-277 | 99 | hconres | 277 | A concurrent resolution to encourage the President to request that the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union designate three of the moons recently discovered near the planet Uranus by the names of the crew members of Apollo I. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-03 | 1986-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-37] | CA | R | M000306 | 53 | Encourages the President to request the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union to designate three of the ten moons recently discovered near the planet Uranus by the names of the three crew members of Apollo I. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4104 | 99 | hr | 4104 | A bill authorizing the construction of a replacement orbiter for the Space Transportation System. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-02-03 | 1986-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | T000317 | 8 | Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to build a replacement for the space shuttle Challenger. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hjres-508 | 99 | hjres | 508 | A joint resolution to request, on behalf of the American people, that the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union designate seven moons recently discovered orbiting the planet Uranus in the names of the crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-30 | 1986-01-30 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 108 | Requests the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union to officially designate seven of the ten moons recently discovered by the Voyager-2 spacecraft near the planet Uranus in the names of the seven astronauts who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-4087 | 99 | hr | 4087 | A bill authorizing the President to present gold medals to the families of the crew members of mission 51-L of the space shuttle Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-30 | 1986-02-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. | House | Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2] | NH | R | G000445 | 18 | Authorizes and requests the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, gold medals to the families of Francis R. Scobee, Michael Smith, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, and Gregory Jarvis in recognition of their courage, dedication, and sacrifice as crew members of the space shuttle Challenger. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to determine the design of the medals. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 99-hres-369 | 99 | hres | 369 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Michael J. Smith, Francis R. Scobee, Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnick, all of whom died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-30 | 1986-02-06 | Called up by House by Unanimous Consent. | House | Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] | TX | D | L000237 | 265 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Michael J. Smith, Francis R. Scobee, Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnik, all of whom died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-sres-318 | 99 | sres | 318 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Nomenclature Committee of the International Union take such action as is necessary to name seven of the moons of Uranus discovered by the Voyager 2 spacecraft in honor of the crew members of the Challenger space shuttle who died on January 28, 1986. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-30 | 1986-01-30 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Nomenclature Committee of the International Astronomical Union take action to name seven of the ten moons of Uranus discovered by the Voyager 2 spacecraft after the space shuttle Challenger's crew. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hjres-504 | 99 | hjres | 504 | A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial to honor America's astronauts. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-29 | 1986-09-29 | Hearings Held by the Task Force on Libraries and Memorials. | House | Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40] | CA | R | B000024 | 139 | Authorizes the L-5 Society to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor America's astronauts, especially those astronauts who gave their lives in pursuit of knowledge for all mankind. Requires the L-5 Society to select, subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, the site, design, and plans for the memorial. Terminates the authority to establish the memorial if its construction is not begun within five years with non-Federal funds sufficient to ensure its completion. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hres-361 | 99 | hres | 361 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the House on the tragic accident of the Challenger shuttle mission. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-28 | 1986-01-28 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] | TX | D | W000763 | 0 | Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the space shuttle Challenger's crew. | 2021-06-30T18:54:15Z | |
| 99-sres-299 | 99 | sres | 299 | A resolution relative to the Space Shuttle, Challenger. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1986-01-28 | 1986-01-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 99 | Expresses the deep sorrow of the Senate for the fate of the space shuttle Challenger. | 2021-06-30T19:52:43Z | |
| 99-hr-3997 | 99 | hr | 3997 | National Policy and Technology Foundation Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-19 | 1986-01-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 24 | National Policy and Technology Foundation Act of 1985 - Establishes, as an independent agency, the National Policy and Technology Foundation to: (1) anticipate national problems and opportunities (especially with regard to world trade and labor, the environment, education, technological innovation, government, and tax and monetary policy); (2) develop cooperative public-private efforts; and (3) propose to the Congress and the President national policies for the improvement of the economic, industrial, environmental, and societal well-being of the United States (including development of the requisite knowledge base and the long-range analysis of these areas). Establishes in the Foundation, in order to facilitate its purposes: (1) a National Policy and Technology Board; (2) an Office of Director of the Foundation; (3) a National Information Office; (4) an Office of National Policy, Analysis, and Assessment; (5) an Office of National Programs; (6) an Office of the Professions; (7) an Office of Institutional and Human Resource Development; (8) an Office of Small Business; and (9) an Office of Intergovernmental Technology and Professions Delivery Systems. Transfers to the Foundation: (1) the National Bureau of Standards; (2) the Patent and Trademark Office; (3) the National Technical Information Service; (4) the Office of Small Business Research and Development; (5) the Directorate for Engineering; (6) the Division of Industrial Science and Technological Innovation (exclusive of the nonengineering programs of the industry/university cooperative research projects program element) of the National Science Foundation; (7) the Intergovernmental Programs section of the National Science Foundation; (8) the Office of Industrial Technology; (9) the Center for the Utilization of Federal Technology; and (10) the Division of Policy Research and Analysis of the National Science Foundation. Transfers to the Foundation all the functions and authorities of the National Science Foundation and the Secretary of Commerce under the Ste… | 2025-08-29T16:33:31Z | |
| 99-hr-3959 | 99 | hr | 3959 | National Climate Program Amendments Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-16 | 1986-01-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | S000124 | 0 | Title I: National Climate Program - National Climate Program Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the National Climate Program Act (the Act) to add provisions for an interagency Climate Program Policy Board, to be established and maintained by the Secretary of Commerce. Revises certain functions of the National Climate Program Office. Repeals specified provisions relating to intergovernmental climate programs. Revises the annual deadline for submission of a report under the Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 to carry out this title. Requires that specified portions of such funds be made available for intergovernmental climate-related activities and experimental climate forecast centers. Title II: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (the Act) to provide for the consolidation of certain reports under the Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that the research program on the long-range effects of pollution, overfishing, and other man-induced changes in the ocean ecosystems complements the regulation of ocean dumping and includes monitoring programs and the assessment of the health and ability of the marine environment to assimilate materials without degradation. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assess the feasibility of regional management plans for the disposal of waste materials, integrating the activities of all levels of government into a comprehensive strategy. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress and the President within one year on sewage sludge disposal in the New York region, assessing alternatives and recommending legislative changes to reduce adverse effects. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988 for specified activities. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to each report annually to the Congress on the activities carried out under specified provisions of the Act. Title III: National Ocean Pollution Planning - Amends the National … | 2025-08-29T16:31:31Z | |
| 99-hres-340 | 99 | hres | 340 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a national program of hypersonic aircraft research and technology development leading to a proof-of-concept flight demonstration should be pursued vigorously by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-12 | 1986-01-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a national program of hypersonic aircraft research and technology development, leading to a proof-of-concept flight demonstration, should be pursued vigorously by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in consultation and cooperation with other Government agencies. Requests the Administrator of NASA to report to specified congressional committees by June 1, 1986, outlining a plan to implement such a program. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-1914 | 99 | s | 1914 | Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-09 | 1985-12-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 14 | Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1985 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (the Act) to require each Federal laboratory director to ensure that efforts to transfer technology are considered positively in laboratory job descriptions, employee promotion policies, and evaluation of the job performance of scientists and engineers in the laboratory. Requires each Federal laboratory with 200 or more full-time scientific and engineering professionals to have at least one full-time equivalent technology transfer position. Abolishes the Center for the Utilization of Federal Technology and transfers its functions to the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) and to the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation in the Department of Commerce. Establishes the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer in the National Science Foundation. Requires the Director of the Foundation to appoint an individual to manage the Consortium and authorizes such individual to appoint Consortium employees. Sets forth Consortium duties relating to the commercial potential of new technologies generated by Federal laboratory research. Requires the Director of the Foundation to report annually to the President and to the appropriate authorization and appropriation committees of the Congress on the Consortium and other specified activities. Requires, for FY 1987 through 1991, Federal agencies to transfer a specified portion of the research and development budget of their laboratories to the Foundation for use by the Consortium in carrying out its activities. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) make available to interested agencies the expertise of the Department of Commerce regarding the commercial potential of inventions and methods and options for commercialization which are available to the Federal laboratories, including research and development limited partnerships; (2) develop model provisions for use on a voluntary basis in cooperative research and development ar… | 2025-08-29T16:30:24Z | |
| 99-sconres-92 | 99 | sconres | 92 | A concurrent resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefiting the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-09 | 1985-12-09 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 1 | Affirms the national policy of metric conversion set forth in the Metric Conversion Act of 1975. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hconres-240 | 99 | hconres | 240 | A concurrent resolution to commend the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the 40th anniversary of publication. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-05 | 1985-12-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 7 | Commends the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the 40th anniversary of publication. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-3869 | 99 | hr | 3869 | A bill entitled the: "National Space Policy Act of 1986". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-12-05 | 1985-12-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Title I: Declaration of Policy - Declares findings and purposes relating to the establishment of a comprehensive national civilian space and aeronautics policy. Title II: National Space and Aeronautics Policy - Declares that the United States is committed to the expansion of the peaceful civilization of the space and atmospheric environments for the benefit of the Nation and all of mankind. Establishes certain principles pursuant to such commitment. Title III: Program - Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in cooperation with appropriate private, governmental, and international groups, to pursue aggressive research and systems development in space and aeronautics science and technology, including specified programs. Directs the Administrator of NASA, together with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and after consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, to develop and submit to the Congress within 180 days after the enactment of this Act 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 within one year after the enactment of this Act. Requires that status reports and plan revisions be submitted to the Congress annually in conjunction with the submission of budget requests beginning with the third fiscal year after the enactment of this Act. Requires, beginning with the third fiscal year after its enactment, that the provisions of this Act be the general basis for the authorizations of funds for NASA consistent with the provisions of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-3831 | 99 | hr | 3831 | Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-11-21 | 1985-11-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 3 | Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1985 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to: (1) monitor Japanese technical activities and developments; (2) consult with businesses and professional societies in the United States on their needs for information on Japanese developments in technology and engineering; (3) acquire and translate selected Japanese technical reports and documents that may be of value to Federal agencies and to businesses and researchers in the United States; and (4) coordinate with other Federal agencies to identify significant gaps and avoid duplication in Federal Government efforts to acquire, translate, and disseminate Japanese technical literature. Directs the Secretary to maintain such program, including an office in Japan, through the National Technical Information Service and other appropriate offices within the Department of Commerce. Requires that such acquisition and translation of Japanese technical reports and documents be performed only on a cost-reimbursable basis. Requires that such translations be performed only if they are not otherwise available within the private sector in the United States. Directs the Secretary, beginning in 1986, to report annually on important Japanese scientific discoveries and technical innovations in areas such as computers, semiconductors, biotechnology, and robotics and manufacturing. Directs the Secretary to consult with professional societies and businesses in the United States in preparing such reports. Authorizes the Secretary, to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts, to contract with private organizations to acquire and translate information relevant to the preparation of such reports. Directs the Secretary to encourage professional societies and private businesses in the United States to increase their efforts to acquire, screen, translate, and disseminate Japanese technical literature. Directs the Secretary to compile, publish, and disseminat… | 2025-08-29T16:29:39Z | |
| 99-hjres-463 | 99 | hjres | 463 | A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial to honor members of the American press and other news media who have been killed as a result of hostilities while covering a war or other armed conflict. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-11-20 | 1985-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 23 | Authorizes the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the American press and other news media who have been killed while covering an armed conflict. Requires the organization establishing the memorial to select its site, design, and plans, each of which shall be subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission. Prohibits construction until funds from non-Federal sources are sufficient to complete the memorial. Terminates the authority to establish the memorial if construction does not begin within five years. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hr-3773 | 99 | hr | 3773 | Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-11-18 | 1986-10-20 | Became Public Law No: 99-502. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 13 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 99-953) Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize Federal agencies, subject to specified conditions, to permit the directors of their Government-operated Federal laboratories to: (1) enter into cooperative research and development agreements with other Federal agencies, State or local governments, industrial organizations, industrial development organizations, public and private foundations, nonprofit organizations including universities, licensees of Federal inventions, and other persons; and (2) negotiate patent licensing agreements. Authorizes Government-operated Federal laboratories, under such agreements and subject to specified conditions, to: (1) accept funds, services, and property from collaborating parties and provide services and property to collaborating parties; (2) grant patent licenses or assignments, or options, in any subject invention made by a Federal employee, or made jointly by a Federal employee and an employee of the collaborating party, and to retain such rights as the laboratory deems appropriate; (3) waive any right of ownership which the Federal Government may have to any subject invention made by a collaborating party or such party's employee under the agreement; and (4) to the extent consistent with applicable agency requirements, permit employees or former employees of the laboratory to participate in efforts to commercialize inventions they made while in the service of the United States. Sets forth contract considerations. Requires Federal agencies to make separate determinations of the missions of each of their laboratories, for purposes of cooperative research and development agreements. Establishes the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. Sets forth Consortium duties relating to the commercial potential of new technologies generated by Federal laboratory research. Includes among such duties assisting colleges, universities, businesses, nonprof… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-s-1765 | 99 | s | 1765 | National Seismic Data Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-10-16 | 1985-10-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | National Seismic Data Act of 1985 - Amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to direct the President, through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, to establish two national seismic data centers to conduct research into the basic causes and mechanisms of earthquakes. Requires that one of the centers be at an institution of higher learning east of the Continental Divide, and the other at such an institution west of the Continental Divide. Sets forth provisions relating to such centers' functions. Sets forth guidelines for the Director's selection of such centers' sites. Requires the regional seismic data networks to assist such centers. Authorizes appropriations by the Secretary of the Interior for FY 1986 and 1987 to carry out, through the Director, the responsibilities that may be assigned to the Director under the Act, earmarking specified amounts for purposes of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:32:20Z | |
| 99-hconres-204 | 99 | hconres | 204 | A concurrent resolution endorsing the recommendations of the Committee on Solar and Space Physics for solar and space physics research through the year 2000. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-10-03 | 1985-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA-5] | GA | D | F000329 | 13 | Commends the Committee on Solar and Space Physics for their work on developing a program of solar and space physics research through the year 2000; and, endorses their reported goals and guidelines and their program recommendations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hconres-205 | 99 | hconres | 205 | A concurrent resolution endorsing the recommendations of the Solar System Exploration Committee for the continued exploration of the solar system by the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-10-03 | 1985-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | House | Rep. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA-5] | GA | D | F000329 | 13 | Commends the Solar System Exploration Committee for its work on developing a program of continued exploration of the solar system by the United States; and, endorses its reported goals and program recommendations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hconres-206 | 99 | hconres | 206 | A concurrent resolution endorsing the recommendations of the Astronomy Survey Committee for astronomical and astrophysical exploration and understanding during the 1980's. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-10-03 | 1985-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA-5] | GA | D | F000329 | 13 | Commends the Astronomy Survey Committee for its work on developing a program of astronomical and astrophysical exploration and understanding; and endorses its research and program recommendations. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-s-1662 | 99 | s | 1662 | Training Technology Transfer Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-19 | 1985-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Training Technology Transfer Act of 1985 - Establishes the Office of Training Technology Transfer in the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) of the Department of Commerce. Provides that the Director of the Office shall be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretaries of Education and Labor. Sets forth provisions relating to staffing and staff compensation. Requires the Director to compile and maintain a current and comprehensive inventory of all training technology developed by or under the supervision of Federal agencies. Defines "training technology" as computer software which is developed by a Federal agency to train its employees and which may be transferred to or converted for use by a commercial user or a public interest user. Includes under such definition software for computer-based instructional systems, interactive video disc systems, microcomputer training devices, audiovisual devices, and programmed learning kits, and associated manuals and devices integrally related to the software program. Requires the Director, in compiling such inventory, to: (1) consult with and fully utilize the resources of all Federal agencies engaged in the collection and dissemination of information concerning training technology; and (2) request the participation and cooperation of entities in the legislative and judicial branches. Requires the Director to disseminate the inventory and its revisions widely and on a regular basis to give all potential users of training technology ample notice of its development by Federal agencies. Requires the Director, in doing so, to use all interagency and intergovernmental communications mechanisms and to encourage the participation of independent private sector organizations. Requires the Director to develop and distribute detailed instructions and procedures for securing copies, and rights thereto, of training technology listed in such inventory and guidelines for cooperative agreements between commercial users and public interest users unde… | 2025-08-29T16:33:15Z | |
| 99-hr-3343 | 99 | hr | 3343 | A bill to provide that procurement of the new United States weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-18 | 1985-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials. | House | Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4] | PA | D | K000307 | 0 | Requires that the procurement of the new U.S. weather radar system (NEXRAD) continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-3347 | 99 | hr | 3347 | A bill to repeal the Technology Assessment Act of 1972 which authorizes the activities of the Office of Technology Assessment. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-18 | 1985-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000479 | 0 | Repeals the Technology Assessment Act of 1972 which authorizes the activities of the Office of Technology Assessment. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-sconres-66 | 99 | sconres | 66 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new United States weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-18 | 1985-09-18 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new U.S. weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-s-1637 | 99 | s | 1637 | A bill to authorize funds for the Department of Commerce for use in the development of the next generation weather radar (NEXRAD). | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-12 | 1985-09-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | Authorizes appropriations in a specified amount for the next generation weather radar (NEXRAD) development, to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce to carry out its public warning and forecast service duties under the law. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-3235 | 99 | hr | 3235 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept title to the Mississippi Technology Transfer Center to be constructed by the State of Mississippi at the National Space Technologies Laboratories in Hancock County, Mississippi. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-09-04 | 1985-12-09 | Became Public Law No: 99-171. | House | Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] | MS | R | L000447 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept title to the Mississippi Technology Transfer Center to be constructed by the State of Mississippi at the National Space Technologies Laboratories in Hancock County, Mississippi. Authorizes the Administrator, subject to the availability of appropriations, to enter into an agreement about the Center with the Governor of Mississippi in accordance with specified provisions of the Mississippi General Laws of 1985. Provides that this Act does not authorize the enactment of new budget authority for a fiscal year before FY 1987. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-sconres-60 | 99 | sconres | 60 | A concurrent resolution to strengthen support for the national investment in research and advanced education capabilities. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-07-31 | 1985-07-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 17 | Declares that: (1) a renewed national investment to strengthen the research and advanced education capabilities of institutions of higher education is needed; and (2) the major Federal research agencies (the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, and Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation) should strengthen their investment in research and graduate education programs in specified ways (including investment in scientific and engineering research and education programs for graduate students and faculty in modernization of university research facilities and laboratories). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-hjres-360 | 99 | hjres | 360 | A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to the designation of 1992 as "International Space Year", and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-07-26 | 1985-08-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] | FL | D | N000032 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the establishment of an International Space Year (ISY) beginning in 1992 should be endorsed by the United States. Urges the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate interagency discussions to establish a plan for an ISY beginning in 1992, which would provide for international missions and research and educational activities. Urges the President to discuss the establishment of an ISY with other foreign leaders. Directs the President to submit a report to the Congress on action taken to establish an ISY. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-sjres-177 | 99 | sjres | 177 | A joint resolution relating to an International Space Year in 1992. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-07-26 | 1985-12-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 7 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of an International Space Year (ISY) for 1992; (2) consider discussing an ISY with other foreign leaders; (3) direct the Administrator of NASA to initiate interagency and international discussions to explore the opportunities for an ISY, including international missions and research and educational activities; and (4) submit a report to the Congress with respect to an ISY. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-s-1433 | 99 | s | 1433 | Daylight Saving Extension Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-07-15 | 1985-10-31 | Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-380. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 2 | Daylight Saving Extension Act of 1985 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to start daylight saving time on the first Sunday of April (rather than the last Sunday of April) and to end it on the first Sunday of November (rather than on the last Sunday of October). Continues a State's right to preempt such time changes. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make necessary adjustments in the operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations. | 2025-08-29T16:31:12Z | |
| 99-s-1394 | 99 | s | 1394 | Technology Education and Extension Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-27 | 1985-07-12 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, Education Department, Defense Department, OMB. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 0 | Technology Education and Extension Act of 1985 - Establishes the Technology Education and Extension Trust Fund in the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to be the trustee of the Fund and to report to the Congress annually on the fund's operation. Directs the Secretary to transfer from the Treasury's general fund to the fund, for FY 1986 through 1990, two percent of the rents, royalties, and other sums paid to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and any other Federal statute authorizing payments for mineral resource development designated by the Secretary for the purpose of this Act. Limits the amount of such transfers to $100,000,000 in any one fiscal year. Provides that amounts in the Fund shall be available for making payments in accordance with this Act as provided in advance by appropriation Acts, and without fiscal year limitation on availability unless specifically enacted. Prohibits the Secretary from making transfers to the Fund after September 30, 1992. Directs the Secretary to pay into the Treasury's general fund any amounts remaining in the Fund after September 30, 1992. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to make grants, after consultation with the Secretaries of Commerce and Education, to institutions of higher education, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and State or local agencies. Sets forth application requirements. Allows certain of such entities to file a joint application. Allows such grants to be used for: (1) high technology education and research within institutions of higher education; (2) laboratories and related facilities; (3) high technology extension centers for student and teacher training and for promotion of applied research, technology transfer, and investment in technology-related industries; (4) coordination of academic high technology programs with industry-based research and training, to promote specified purposes; and (5) improving the access of women, minorities, and the … | 2025-08-29T16:30:18Z | |
| 99-s-1367 | 99 | s | 1367 | Health Care Data Systems Clearinghouse Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-26 | 1985-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Health Care Systems Clearinghouse Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for the establishment and operation of a clearinghouse on aggregate health care data and analytic programs. Sets forth the functions of the clearinghouse which includes: (1) identifying individuals and organizations that have experience with the collection of aggregate health care data; (2) collecting information on methods for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating such information; and (3) providing technical assistance in the use of such data. Prohibits funding for the operation of a clearinghouse after the end of the five-fiscal-year period beginning with FY 1986, unless extended by the Congress. Directs the Secretary to conduct studies on: (1) making aggregate health care data on the medicare program and the Federal Employees Health Benefits program more widely available; (2) applying existing analytic programs to the analysis of such data; (3) proposed changes in the aggregate health care data collected in the process of implementing Federal health care programs; and (4) proposed changes in the analytic program used to analyze such data. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the Congress a report on each study within six months of enactment of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:31:54Z | |
| 99-hr-2823 | 99 | hr | 2823 | University Research Facilities Revitalization Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-20 | 1985-10-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 55 | University Research Facilities Revitalization Act of 1985 - Requires each of the major Federal research and development agencies to establish and carry out a new university research laboratory modernization program, under which an amount equal to a specified portion of the funds available to the agency involved for research and development awards to institutions of higher education will be reserved for the replacement or modernization of such institutions' obsolete laboratories and other research facilities. Requires that funds under such program be awarded in response to specific proposals submitted by universities and colleges, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the head of the agency involved. Requires that such regulations provide that funds to carry out the program be awarded on a competitive basis and in an amount not exceeding 50 percent of the cost of the replacement or modernization involved. Sets forth required criteria for the award of such funds. Defines the "major Federal research and development agencies" as: (1) the National Science Foundation; (2) the Department of Health and Human Services; (3) the Department of Defense; (4) the Department of Energy; (5) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and (6) the Department of Agriculture. Title I: Identification and Assessment of University and College Research Facility Needs; Funding for the University Research Laboratory Modernization Program in the National Science Foundation- Authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to design, establish, and maintain a data collection and analysis capability to identify and assess the research facilities needs of universities and colleges. Directs NSF, in conjunction with other appropriate Federal agencies, to: (1) conduct biennial surveys for such identification and assessment purposes; and (2) report the results to the Congress, with the first such report to be due on September 1, 1986. Directs the NSF, when conducting such surveys and reporting to the Congress, to also collect and … | 2025-08-29T16:31:51Z | |
| 99-hr-2800 | 99 | hr | 2800 | A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for activities under the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-18 | 1985-07-11 | Became Public Law No: 99-62. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | S000124 | 6 | (Senate receded from its amendment) Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 to authorize appropriations to carry out such Act for FY 1985 through 1989. Limits the amount of such funds which shall be available for FY 1985 and 1986. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hconres-167 | 99 | hconres | 167 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new United States weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-13 | 1985-09-18 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | S000124 | 131 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that procurement of the new U.S. weather radar system, NEXRAD, continue on schedule and according to the established minimum requirements agreed to by the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 99-hr-2749 | 99 | hr | 2749 | Risk Assessment Research and Demonstration Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-12 | 1985-06-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 12 | Risk Assessment Research and Demonstration Act of 1985 - Directs the President to establish coordinated projects which shall be designed to: (1) improve the use of risk assessment within Federal agencies mandated by law to protect life, health, and the environment; (2) develop a systematic approach to the use of risk assessment by Federal agencies; (3) identify research needed to improve risk assessment; and (4) bring public awareness to the nature of regulated risks. Describes risk assessment as the use of factual bases to quantify the effects of exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations. Directs the President to designate an appropriate scientific advisory agency to coordinate the projects. Directs such agency to submit a report to the Congress which includes: (1) a review of the risk assessments presently being carried out in Federal agencies; (2) recommendations for sharing research results among Federal agencies; (3) a proposal for the risk assessment demonstration projects required by this Act to be undertaken by specified Federal agencies; and (4) identification of the areas where the use of the results of a risk assessment is required, encouraged, limited, or prohibited by current law, regulation, or practice. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the coordinating agency research projects relating to risk assessment. Directs the coordinating agency to report to the Congress with recommendations concerning risk assessment. | 2025-08-29T16:32:07Z | |
| 99-s-1278 | 99 | s | 1278 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Act, 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-12 | 1985-06-13 | Committee on Commerce. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 1714 in lieu of this bill. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 14 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Act, 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for specified activities relating to: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management (including additional or supplemental amounts to cover any increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits authorized by law). Permits appropriations for research and development and for space flight, control and data communications to be used 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 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. Requires the Administrator of NASA (the Administrator) to notify specified congressional officers and committees whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research and development, for space flight, control and data communications, or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits appropriations for research and program management to be used for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval of the Administrator. Provides for a $10,000 reduction in the total amount authorized under this Act under the heading of construction facilities. Permits, after such reduction is made in the sum total of funds for the individual projects authorized under such heading, such funds for construction of any specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to specified congressional committees, to be varied upward 25 perc… | 2025-08-29T16:31:52Z | |
| 99-s-1279 | 99 | s | 1279 | A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for activities under the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-12 | 1985-06-26 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 99-86) Amends the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984 to authorize appropriations to carry out such Act for FY 1985 through 1989. Limits the amount of such funds which shall be available for FY 1985 and 1986. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-s-1255 | 99 | s | 1255 | A bill to establish the National Commission on Bioethics. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-06-06 | 1985-06-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Establishes the National Commission on Bioethics (Commission) to study the ethical issues arising from the delivery of health care and biomedical and behavioral research, including the protection of human subjects of such research and developments in genetic engineering that have implications for human genetic engineering. Requires the Commission to issue project and annual reports to the Congress. Establishes within the Congress a Congressional Board on Bioethics. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-s-1103 | 99 | s | 1103 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-05-08 | 1985-06-18 | Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric and Satellite Program Authorization Act of 1985 - Title I: Atmospheric Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the Department of Commerce (the Department) to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out its public warning and forecast service duties, including meteorological, hydrological, and oceanographic public warnings and forecasts. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its atmospheric and hydrological research duties, including research for developing improved prediction capabilities for atmospheric and hydrological processes. Provides that such authorization shall be in addition to moneys authorized under specified Federal law providing for the reporting of weather modification activities to the Government and under the National Climate Program Act. Title II: Satellite Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its satellite services duties, including satellite maintenance and operations and data analysis. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its satellite systems duties, including spacecraft procurement, launch, and associated ground station system changes involving polar orbiting and geostationary meteorological satellites and land remote sensing satellites. Provides that such authorization shall be in addition to moneys authorized under the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 to the Department to enable NOAA to carry out its data and information services duties, including environmental data and information products and services in the atmospheric, marine, solid earth, and solar-terrestrial sciences. Title III: Other Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations to the Department for FY 1986 to enable NOAA to carry out its study of natural and man-induced climate processes… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-2374 | 99 | hr | 2374 | Advanced Technology Foundation Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-05-07 | 1985-05-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Advanced Technology Foundation Act - Establishes within the executive branch of the Government an Advanced Technology Foundation which, by grants, contracts, and loans, shall: (1) initiate and support applied scientific research and development programs directed at facilitating the movement of basic scientific concepts into commercial products; (2) foster diffusion of the latest developments in applied research and technology throughout business, commerce, and industry; and (3) evaluate the status and needs of various industries in regard to the development and commercialization of new technologies, processes, and products with a goal toward improving the international competitiveness of U.S. goods and services. Provides for the appointment of the Director of the Foundation. Requires the Foundation to establish a Federal Industrial Extension Service. Directs such Extension Service to: (1) create a national referral service with information on services available from Government agencies and qualified institutions directed at assisting the application of scientific and technological innovations to industries; (2) coordinate any existing State industrial expansion programs to avoid having an adverse impact upon other States; (3) provide grants and loans for State plans and programs; (4) involve technology producers in the dissemination of technology to industrial sectors; and (5) develop an information management system for reviewing industrial extension projects and activities occurring at the State and local levels and in industrial sectors. Requires the Foundation to transmit an annual report to the President, the Congress, and the Council on Industrial Competitiveness regarding actions taken by it during the previous fiscal year. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1989. | 2025-08-29T16:29:54Z | |
| 99-s-1073 | 99 | s | 1073 | Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-05-06 | 1986-08-14 | Became Public Law No: 99-382. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 5 | (Measure passed House, amended) Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to: (1) monitor Japanese technical activities and developments; (2) consult with businesses, professional societies, and libraries in the United States on their needs for information on Japanese developments in technology and engineering; (3) acquire and translate selected Japanese technical reports and documents that may be of value to Federal agencies and to businesses and researchers in the United States; and (4) coordinate with other Federal agencies to identify significant gaps and avoid duplication in Federal Government efforts to acquire, translate, index, and disseminate Japanese technical literature. Directs the Secretary to maintain such program, including an office in Japan, through the National Technical Information Service and other appropriate offices within the Department of Commerce. Requires that such acquisition and translation of Japanese technical reports and documents be performed only on a cost-reimbursable basis. Requires that such translations be performed only if they are not otherwise available within the private sector in the United States. Directs the Secretary, beginning in 1986, to report annually on important Japanese scientific discoveries and technical innovations in areas such as computers, semiconductors, biotechnology, and robotics and manufacturing. Directs the Secretary to consult with professional societies and businesses in the United States in preparing such reports. Authorizes the Secretary, to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts, to contract with private organizations to acquire and translate information relevant to the preparation of such reports. Directs the Secretary to encourage professional societies and private businesses in the United States to increase their efforts to acquire, screen, translate, and disseminate Japanese technical literature. Direct… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-2271 | 99 | hr | 2271 | Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1985 | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-04-30 | 1985-06-25 | For Further Action See H.R.2095. | House | Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] | DE | D | C000174 | 0 | Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1985 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the changeover dates of standard time in each time zone from the last Sunday of April to the first Sunday of March. Authorizes States to exercise certain exemptions granted under the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make adjustments with respect to: (1) hours of operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations; and (2) variances regarding operating power. | 2025-08-29T16:31:18Z | |
| 99-s-1026 | 99 | s | 1026 | Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-04-26 | 1986-10-16 | Called up by House by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 15 | Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior through the the United States Geological Survey, and the Director of the National Science Foundation to implement the policies of the proposed Continental Scientific Drilling Program of the United States relating to earth science research and technological development. Prescribes guidelines for such implementation, including: (1) taking action to assure an effective cooperative effort in furtherance of the Program; (2) taking administrative and financial measures to assure the effective functioning of the Interagency Accord on Continental Scientific Drilling; (3) assuring the continuing operation of the Interagency Coordinating Group; and (4) assuring that the Interagency Coordinating Group receives appropriate Federal agency cooperation. Requires a report to the Congress within 180 days of enactment which describes: (1) policy objectives; (2) projected schedules of scientific and engineering events that would advance Program objectives; (3) resources and funding levels needed for projected schedules of events and Program policy objectives; and (4) cooperation with the international community. | 2025-08-29T16:31:34Z | |
| 99-hr-2239 | 99 | hr | 2239 | A bill to extend daylight saving time. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-04-25 | 1985-06-25 | For Further Action See H.R.2095. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to change the changeover dates of standard time in each time zone from the last Sunday of April to the first Sunday of March, and from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the Congress the effects of extending daylight saving time upon: (1) the use of energy; (2) incidence of crime; and (3) traffic safety. | 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z | |
| 99-hr-2157 | 99 | hr | 2157 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1985-04-22 | 1985-04-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1] | OH | D | L000508 | 20 | Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to include in the Agency's study of the cumulative effect of substances on the stratosphere, particularly, the ozone, the effects of other trace gases. Grants priority in such study to increasing and improving measurements of ozone and other chemical species in the atmosphere that would indicate potential trends in actual ozone. Grants priority in other studies and research to a quantitative analysis of any effects of statospheric changes on human health, crops, and the ecosystem. Directs the Administrator to contract triennially with the National Academy of Sciences to study and evaluate changes in the ozone and their effects. Requires the Academy to report triennially to the Administrator and to the Congress on the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere and its causes and implications. Requires that other Federal agency studies concerned with the stratosphere be continued, with an emphasis on studying and monitoring any changes in the ozone and their effects. Directs the President to enter into international agreements to reach consensus on the causes of and responses to the ozone problem. Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on the status of such efforts. Directs the Administrator to regulate chlorofluorocarbons only if they are determined to be causing a dangerous depletion in the ozone and such regulation is feasible and cost-effective. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z |
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