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H.R. 1516 101st Congress House

High Definition Television Research and Development Act of 1989

Official title: To improve the competitiveness of the United States domestic electronics industry and promote the introduction of high definition television products and servi… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To improve the competitiveness of the United States domestic electronics industry and promote the introduction of high definition television products and services through a program of cooperative research and development.

Introduced: March 21, 1989 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics CommercializationFederal aid to researchHigh definition televisionInventions
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Joint venturesResearch and developmentTechnology transfer
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.
Mar 22, 1989
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 21, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Mar 21, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 3, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

High Definition Television Research and Development Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to provide assistance for the creation and support of joint research and development ventures to speed commercialization of high definition television products and services and to establish technology-sharing and technology transfer procedures.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) publish notice that the National Institute is prepared to accept applications for assistance; and (2) negotiate a Memorandum stating the activities and responsibilities of each member of any joint venture selected for assistance.

Requires each joint venture to submit an annual report and operating plan to the Secretary, the appropriate congressional committees, and the Comptroller General of the United States defining the goals, financial reporting requirements, and technology transfer agreements to be established in such joint venture.

Treats all intellectual properties, trade secrets, and technical data developed by a joint venture receiving such assistance as if they are inventions made with Federal assistance for purposes of patent rights to such information.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994.

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