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HR 5535 101th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Business intelligence Federal aid to transportation Laboratories Magnetic levitation vehicles Research and development Research centers Research grants Transportation research

National Magnetic Levitation Research and Development Act of 1990

Introduced: August 3, 1990 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Aug 3, 1990
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Magnetic Levitation Research and Development Act of 1990 - Directs the President to designate a lead Federal agency or agencies, in collaboration with other specified Federal agencies, to develop a national strategic plan for research, development, and demonstration leading to a national magnetic levitation transportation system. Requires such lead agency or agencies to conduct a national competition in which grants shall be awarded for research and development of a design for such system. Sets forth criteria for the selection of a design.

Requires the Secretary of Energy, in collaboration with the lead agency or agencies, to establish a long-term, advanced magnetic levitation research and development program. Requires the Secretary to designate one of the National Energy Laboratories as the Lead Magnetic Levitation Research and Development Center with responsibility for the research and development program.

Provides for the protection of trade secrets and other information resulting from activities under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 3, 1990

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Aug 3, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5535: National Magnetic Levitation Research and Development Act of 1990. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5535/
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"H.R. 5535: National Magnetic Levitation Research and Development Act of 1990." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5535/.
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