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National Institute of Standards and Technology Improvement Act of 2016 [HB-5639]
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Improvement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (NISTA) to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the Department of Commerce to serve as the President's principal advisor on standards policy pertaining to technological competitiveness and innovation ability. The NIST shall: facilitate standards-related information sharing and cooperation between federal agencies, participate in and support scientific and technical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/12/2016
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Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016 [HB-4752]
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Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016 This bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage and support the development of permanent space settlements. Expanding permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit in a way that enables human settlement and a thriving space economy shall be an objective of U.S. aeronautical and space activities. NASA shall obtain, produce, and provide information related to all issues important for the development of a thriving space economy and the establishment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 09/30/2016
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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act [HB-4480]
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Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act This bill authorizes the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, done at Cape Town, South Africa, on February 2, 2001. This bill authorizes USFWS and NMFS to take action to conserve albatrosses and petrels, including to: reestablish albatrosses and petrels; prevent the introduction of, eradicate, or control invasive and nonnative species that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 02/09/2016
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To streamline the collection and distribution of government information. [HB-443]
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To streamline the collection and distribution of government information. Repeals the National Technical Information Act of 1988, effective one year after the enactment of this Act (thus abolishes the National Technical Information Service [NTIS]). Directs: (1) the Secretary of Commerce, the Archivist of the United States, the Comptroller General, and the Commissioner of Social Security to consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine if any NTIS function is critical to the U.S. economy; (2) the Comptroller General
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ron DeSantis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 02/19/2015
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Scientific Research in the National Interest Act [HB-3293]
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Scientific Research in the National Interest Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria. The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/11/2016
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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes. [HB-293]
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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes. Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, conference reports, and medical textbooks that directly benefit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/27/2015
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SAFE Act Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act [HB-2804]
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SAFE Act Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act This bill requires the President to establish an interagency National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy Joint Implementation Working Group to adopt the National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy (released March 26, 2013) to protect, manage, and conserve fish, wildlife, and plants to maintain the inherent resilience and adaptability of fish, wildlife, and plants to withstand the ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change. Each
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 07/01/2015
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the sharing of data generated from research with the public. [HB-2456]
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the sharing of data generated from research with the public. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to require the sharing of scientific data generated from research that is fully funded by the NIH.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Pitts
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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To express the sense of Congress with respect to enabling Food and Drug Administration scientific engagement. [HB-2445]
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To express the sense of Congress with respect to enabling Food and Drug Administration scientific engagement. This bill expresses the sense of Congress that participation in or sponsorship of scientific conferences and meetings is essential to the mission of the Food and Drug Administration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. [HB-2423]
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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to valid scientific evidence. This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define “valid scientific evidence” to include well-documented case histories or studies published in peer-reviewed journals for purposes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determining the effectiveness of a medical device without clinical investigation. Under specified conditions, the FDA may request the data underlying a study that is offered as valid scientific evidence.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Shimkus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 [HB-1806]
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America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2017 for the National Science Foundation (NSF). (Sec. 103) Specifies policy objectives for the NSF in allocating resources. (Sec. 105) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) sustained, predictable federal funding is essential to U.S. leadership in science and technology; (2) building understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research are essential to public support for sustained, predictable federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/21/2015
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United States Chief Technology Officer Act [HB-1764]
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United States Chief Technology Officer Act Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to authorize the President to appoint a United States Chief Technology Officer whose duties shall include advising the President and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on federal information systems, technology, data, and innovation policies and initiatives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 08/18/2015
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American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020 [S.4897]
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A bill to reestablish United States global leadership in nuclear energy, revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/02/2020
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A resolution recognizing 35 years of cooperation in science and technology between the United States and the People's Republic of China. [SR-601]
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Recognizes the cooperation in science and technology between the governments of the United States and China since 1979. Emphasizes the importance of open markets, intellectual property rights, and the free exchange of information to the development of science and technology. Supports the principles of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People's Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology, done at Washington January 31, 1979, to which both countries remain committed.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6790) on 12/12/2014
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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2014 [S.2879]
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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2014 - Directs the President to establish an interagency Sustainable Chemistry Program to promote and coordinate federal sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training activities. Directs the President to establish an Interagency Working Group that includes representatives from specified federal agencies to oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program. Requires the Interagency Working Group to establish
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/18/2014
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Let Me Google That For You Act [S.2206]
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Let Me Google That For You Act - Repeals the National Technical Information Act of 1988, effective one year after the enactment of this Act (thus abolishes the National Technical Information Service [NTIS]). Directs: (1) the Secretary of Commerce, the Archivist of the United States, the Comptroller General (GAO), and the Commissioner of Social Security to consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine if any NTIS function is critical to the U.S. economy; (2) the Comptroller General to determine which of any
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/03/2014
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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes. [HB-5539]
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Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/19/2014
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To streamline the collection and distribution of government information. [HB-4382]
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Repeals the National Technical Information Act of 1988, effective one year after the enactment of this Act (thus abolishes the National Technical Information Service [NTIS]). Directs: (1) the Secretary of Commerce, the Archivist of the United States, the Comptroller General (GAO), and the Commissioner of Social Security to consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine if any NTIS function is critical to the U.S. economy; (2) the Comptroller General to determine which of any such critical functions are not being
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/21/2014
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SAFEGUARD Act of 2020 Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced Act of 2020 [HB-8640]
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Establishes the Public Health Oversight Panel and sets out its duties and membership. Generally, the panel must, in consultation with relevant advisory bodies, advise Public Health Service agencies on the scientific basis for their actions. In addition, during public health emergencies, the agencies must provide the panel with the opportunity to review the scientific basis of their regulatory activities. The agencies may not issue a regulation, order, or other guidance if the panel determines that the scientific basis of the action is incorrect
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 10/20/2020
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020