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HR 3154 101th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Federal aid to education Federal aid to museums Foundations Museums Scientific education Technical education

Science Museum Assistance Act

Introduced: August 4, 1989 See on congress.gov
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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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Aug 16, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.
Aug 4, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Aug 4, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Science Museum Assistance Act - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish: (1) a merit based, competitive program of awards to science museums to make their services more available and to foster their involvement in local science and technology education; and (2) a peer review process to select award recipients. Sets forth selection criteria.

Requires the program established under this Act to be administered through the Science and Engineering Education activity at the NSF.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and subsequent fiscal years.

What's happening now August 16, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 25, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3154: Science Museum Assistance Act. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3154/
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