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H.R. 34, Energy and Science Research Investment Act
Sponsor: Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill.
Introduced: Jan. 7, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 34 would reauthorize the Energy Department's Office of Science. The bill would instruct the office to conduct research on math, engineering and advanced scientific computing, among other disciplines, and maintain a leading edge in energy-related nanoscience and nanotechnology. The measure would authorize more than $3.6 billion in fiscal 2004, including $80 million for nanoscience centers and advanced complex-simulation computing. The budget would increase from more than $4 billion in fiscal 2005 to about $5.3 billion in fiscal 2007. Finally, the bill would create the job of science and tech adviser to the Energy secretary.
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H.R. 125, Office of Technology Assessment Reestablishment Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J.
Introduced: Jan. 7, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 125 would re-establish the congressional Office of Technology Assessment, which lawmakers eliminate in 1995, the year Republicans regained complete control of Congress for the first time in four decades. In existence for 23 years, the office advised lawmakers and committees on science and tech issues and encouraged the movement toward electronic publishing. Under the bill, the office would be authorized at $20 million annually for six years.
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H.R. 175, Untitled
Sponsor: Rep. Edward Royce, R-Calif.
Introduced: Jan. 7, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 175 would abolish the Advanced Technology Program, a cost-sharing program that partners the federal government with industry to accelerate the development and dissemination of technologies with potentially high commercial payoffs and benefits to the nation. The program helps companies pursue technologies they otherwise might not invest in because of the risk. ATP has been a target for budget cuts and a project review since President Bush submitted his first budget request, for fiscal 2002, but Congress has continued to fund the agency.
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H.R. 283, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Advisory Board Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif.
Introduced: Jan. 8, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 283 would create an independent advisory board to help set short-term and long-term goals for the federal government's National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). The board, comprised of leaders from industry and academia, would advise the president and Congress on nanotech research matters. Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the atomic level to create breakthroughs in materials, electronics, and information technology. The market for nanotech products and services could reach $1 trillion later this century, according to the National Science Foundation.
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H.R. 641, Federal Laboratory Educational Partners Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo.
Introduced: Feb. 5, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 641 would allow federal laboratories to assist local communities with science education by providing access to equipment and trained personnel. The goal of the bill is to foster federal research and development at the state and local levels.
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H.R. 766, Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-N.Y.
Introduced: Feb. 13, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 766 would authorize the National Nanotechnology Initiative at $2.1 billion over three years. Nanotechnology is the study of molecular structures one-millionth of a millimeter in length. The research effort would involve more than a dozen federal entities, including the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy and Justice. It foresees breakthroughs in a wide range of areas. A similar Senate bill, S. 189, was introduced.
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H.R. 824, Research on High-Performance Networking for Science Education Act
Sponsor: Rep. John Larson, D-Conn.
Introduced: Feb. 13, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 824 would authorize demonstration projects designed to foster the use of high-speed Internet connections in teaching science, math and technology. Under the bill, the National Science Foundation would conduct research on novel uses for high-performance computers in elementary and secondary schools.
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H.R. 2026, Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact
Sponsor: Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa.
Introduced: May 7, 2003
Committee: House Judiciary
Description: H.R. 2026 would create a four-state technology entity between Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware known as the SMART Caucus, short for Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow. The caucus would encourage research and development in science and technology, and oversee and facilitate the pursuit of R&D funding. Only two of the states would have to approve the compact for it to take effect.
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H.R. 3096, Strengthening Science at the Environmental Protection Agency Act
Sponsor: Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Mich.
Introduced: Sept. 16, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H.R. 3096 would establish the position of deputy administrator for science and technology at the Environmental Protection Agency. The administrator would provide information on science and technology issues, participate in the development of EPA strategic plans and policies, coordinate the acquisition and compilation of relevant science and technology information, develop guidelines for the dissemination of research results, and develop guidelines for peer reviews of science and technology research.
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H. Con. Res. 59, Untitled
Sponsor: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas
Introduced: Feb. 27, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H. Con. Res. 59 would recognize the achievements and contributions of black scientists, mathematicians and inventors, and reserve a day to honor them.
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H. Con. Res. 279, Untitled
Sponsor: Rep. Vernon Ehlers, R-Mich.
Introduced: Sept. 15, 2003
Committee: House Science
Description: H. Con. Res. 279 would recognize the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science congressional fellowship program. More than 800 people have been granted the fellowships since 1973. The measure would reaffirm Congress’ commitment to support the use of science in governmental decision-making via the fellowship program. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote Oct. 28, 2003.
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S. 189, 21st-Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.
Introduced: Jan. 16, 2003
Committee: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Description: S. 189 would authorize funding for the federal government’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). The bill would authorize funding at the level proposed by President Bush in fiscal 2003 and at 15 percent more in fiscal 2004. Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the atomic level to create breakthroughs in materials, electronics, and information technology. The market for nanotech products and services could reach $1 trillion later this century, according to the National Science Foundation.
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S. 915, Energy and Science Research Investment Act
Sponsor: Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn.
Introduced: April 11, 2003
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Description: S. 915 would authorize the Energy Department’s Office of Science for the next five years to try to ensure that the United States is the world leader in key scientific fields. The measure aims to restore a healthy balance of science funding, ensure the maximum use of national facilities and secure the nation's supply of scientists for the 21st century.
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S.1005, Energy Policy Act
Sponsor: Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M.
Introduced: May 6, 2003
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Description: S. 1005 is a broad bill on energy security that includes several technology-related provisions. Among other things, the measure, S.1005, calls for: a program to advance the nation’s computing capability; research on networking and information technology; research to improve energy efficiency at high-power data centers and other facilities; a database to archive information on the nation’s supply of oil, natural gas, coal and other resources and a forum for making that data publicly available on the Web; and Internet-based training and education for operators of electric power plants.
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S. 1478, National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Introduced: July 28, 2003
Committee: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Description: S. 1478 would reauthorize the programs of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The measure specifically would reauthorize the Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) at $15.8 million in fiscal 2004, with the amount increasing to $17.9 million by fiscal 2008. The Bush administration has targeted TOP for elimination. The Senate Commerce Committee approved the bill by voice vote July 31, 2003.
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S. 1612, Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine
Introduced: Sept. 11, 2003
Committee: Senate Governmental Affairs
Description: S. 1612 would create a technology transfer program within the Homeland Security Department to identify and transfer advanced counter-terrorism technologies to state and local law enforcement agencies. The bill would authorize the program at $30 million in an effort to equip local agencies with the latest and best technologies.
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