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National Competitiveness Act of 1992

Introduced: May 21, 1992 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 48 steps
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To President
Became law
Sep 23, 1992
Laid on the table. See S. 1330 for further action.
Sep 23, 1992
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 287 - 122 (Roll no. 412).
Sep 23, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 287 - 122 (Roll no. 412).
Sep 23, 1992
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 161 - 248 (Roll no. 411).
Sep 23, 1992
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 23, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Walker motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion to recommit require the named Committees to consider such additional provisions as are necessary to promote the competitiveness of American businesses.
Sep 23, 1992
Mr. Walker moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Government Operations, and Judiciary.
Sep 23, 1992
Mr. Valentine raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions in the Walker motion to recommit contain provisions that are non-germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
Sep 23, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Walker motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the named Committees to consider such additional provisions as are necessary to promote the competitiveness of American businesses by reducing the national debt to reduce the cost of capital, providing tax incentives to further enhance private capital formation, reforming antitrust law to remove barriers to cooperative enterprise, and instituting civil justice reform to reduce litigious burdens.
Sep 23, 1992
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 23, 1992
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 23, 1992
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5231.
Sep 23, 1992
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 23, 1992
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 22, 1992
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5231 as unfinished business.
Sep 22, 1992
Walker amendment subsequently modified by unanimous consent on September 23 by Mr. Valentine.
Sep 22, 1992
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 22, 1992
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 16, 1992
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5231 as unfinished business.
Sep 16, 1992
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 563, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with consideration of the bill for amendment for a period not to exceed four hours.
Sep 16, 1992
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Sep 16, 1992
The Speaker designated the Honorable H. Martin Lancaster to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Sep 16, 1992
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 563 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 16, 1992
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5231 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule for a period not to exceed four hours. In lieu of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. After passage of the bill, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 1330 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall then be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu the provisions of H.R. 5231 as passed by the House. All p...
Sep 16, 1992
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 563.
Sep 16, 1992
Rule H. Res. 563 passed House.
Sep 10, 1992
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 563 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5231 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule for a period not to exceed four hours. In lieu of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. After passage of the bill, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 1330 and to consider the Senate bill in the House. It shall then be in order to move to strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu the provisions of H.R. 5231 as passed by the House. All p...
Aug 12, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 102-841, Part II.
Aug 12, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
Aug 11, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 11, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 10.
Aug 6, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 6, 1992
Mr. Valentine asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until midnight on Aug. 6 to file a report on H.R. 5231. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 5, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 4, 1992
Mr. Brown asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until midnight on Aug. 5 to file a report on H.R. 5231. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 31, 1992
Rereferred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Jul 31, 1992
RECOMMITAL OF LEGISLATION - Mr. Valentine asked unanimous consent that the bill be recommitted to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 102-685, Part I.
Jul 22, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 381.
Jul 1, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 1, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 4, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 4, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 4, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 3, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Competitiveness.
Jun 3, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 21, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. (Referral Suspended).
May 21, 1992
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 23, 1992 House · vote #412 On Passage Passed 287–122 See who voted →
Sep 23, 1992 House · vote #411 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 161–248 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Title I: General Provisions - National Competitiveness Act of 1992 - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act.

Title II: Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1992 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to designate the Department of Commerce (Department) as the lead civilian Federal agency to work with U.S. industry, State and local governments, and private entities to enhance U.S. manufacturing capabilities.

Establishes the Commerce Technology Advisory Board.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish in the Department an Advanced Manufacturing Program which shall include advanced manufacturing systems and networking projects. States that the Program's goal shall be to create U.S. technology development programs in order to develop design and manufacturing technologies and associated applications, including advanced computer integration and electronic networks. States that the Program shall include: (1) the advanced manufacturing research and development activities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Institute); and (2) one or more technology development testbeds.

Establishes the National Manufacturing Outreach Network to assist U.S. manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized firms, to expand the use of technology and modern manufacturing processes. Provides for: (1) a related communications infrastructure; (2) an information clearinghouse; and (3) manufacturing outreach centers.

Authorizes the Secretary to make American workforce quality partnership grants to create workforce training consortia between industry and institutions of higher education.

Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize the Institute to establish local manufacturing offices. Eliminates the requirement that a Manufacturing Technology Center be financially self-supporting after six years of operation. Establishes within the Institute a State Technology Extension Program.

Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and strengthen the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. Authorizes the Director to establish: (1) graduate traineeships; (2) a manufacturing managers in the classroom program; and (3) a quality management training program.

Title III: Critical Technologies - Subtitle A: Miscellaneous - Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology (Under Secretary) to conduct a study of semiconductor lithography technologies.

Subtitle B: Advanced Technology Program - Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an expansion plan for the Advanced Technology programs.

Subtitle C: Technology Development Loans - Authorizes the Secretary to make technology commercialization loans.

Subtitle D: Critical Technologies Development - Part I: General Provisions - Critical Technologies Development Act of 1992 - Establishes within the Technology Administration of the Department a Critical Technologies Development Program.

Directs the Under Secretary to establish a critical technologies development advisory committee.

Part II: Program Structure and Operation - Establishes a program of financing qualified business concerns through federally assisted licensees.

Part III: Enforcement - Provides for license enforcement.

Title IV: Miscellaneous - Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to expand the Institute's standards pilot program to permit contracts with non-Federal organizations to promote U.S. technical standards dissemination activities abroad. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the appropriate Federal role in developing and promulgating domestic and global product and quality standards.

Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to prohibit the making of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award within a category or subcategory if there are no qualifying enterprises in that category or subcategory. Makes educational institutions an Award category.

Directs the Secretary to conduct a competiveness research program.

Prohibits the fraudulent use of "Made in America" labels. Provides for compliance with the Buy America Act.

Renames the Department as the Department of Manufacturing and Commerce.

Subtitle B (sic) : Technology Transfer Improvements - Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1992 - Amends Federal law to allow each Federal agency to: (1) secure copyright on behalf of the United States in any computer software prepared and development agreement or other authority, notwithstanding provisions of Federal copyright law; and (2) grant in advance to a collaborating party licenses or assignments for the copyrights, or options thereto, retaining specified rights.

Adds references to software and its author to provisions governing the distribution of royalties received by Federal agencies.

Title V: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary; (2) technology policy; (3) Japanese technical literature; and (4) competitiveness research, data collection, and evaluation.

Provides for a National Technical Information Service facilities study.

Authorizes appropriations for the Institute for: (1) intramural scientific and technical research and services; (2) facilities renovation; and (3) extramural industrial technology services.

Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the National Manufacturing Outreach Network; (2) the Technology Development Loan Program; (3) the Critical Technologies Development Program; and (4) National Science Foundation manufacturing activities.

Title VI: Fastener Quality Act Amendments - Amends the Fastener Quality Act to: (1) make technical amendments; and (2) establish an alternative procedure for demonstrating chemical compliance with specified lot standards.

What's happening now September 23, 1992

Laid on the table. See S. 1330 for further action.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2