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Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act

Introduced: June 9, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps

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Passed House

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To President

Became law

Feb 22, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 15, 2000

Rule H. Res. 422 passed House.

Feb 15, 2000

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2086 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

Feb 15, 2000

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 422. (consideration: CR H392-408)

Feb 15, 2000

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 15, 2000

On passage Passed by voice vote.

Feb 15, 2000

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

Feb 15, 2000

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. (text: CR H398-400)

Feb 15, 2000

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Feb 15, 2000

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2086.

Feb 15, 2000

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - During the amendment process under this open rule, debate time for all amendments will be governed by the 5 minute rule.

Feb 15, 2000

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2086.

Feb 15, 2000

The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Feb 15, 2000

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 422 and Rule XXIII.

Feb 10, 2000

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 422 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2086 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.

Nov 16, 1999

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 106-472, Part I.

Nov 16, 1999

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 29, 2000.

Sep 11, 1999

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

Sep 9, 1999

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 9, 1999

Introduced in House

Jun 9, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 9, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1186)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize appropriations for FY 2000 through 2004 for research and development activities of the following departments and agencies in connection with the High-Performance Computing Program (establishing goals and priorities for, and engaging in, Federal high-performance computing research, development, networking, and related activities): (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (3) the Department of Energy; (4) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (5) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (6) the Environmental Protection Agency.

Earmarks specified amounts of such authorized funds for: (1) long-term basic research on networking and information technology, including grants for information technology research centers; and (2) grants for the development of major research equipment. Authorizes federally funded research and development centers to apply for and be awarded such latter grants.

Directs NSF to provide grants under the Scientific and Advanced Technology Act of 1992 for information technology education and training grants and internship grants. Requires matching funds. Earmarks funds for such grants for FY 2000 through 2004.

Directs NSF to establish a research program to develop, demonstrate, assess, and disseminate effective applications of information and computer technologies for elementary and secondary education. Earmarks funds for such grants for FY 2000 through 2004.

Authorizes NSF to enter into an arrangement for the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of privacy on the Internet. Requires NSF to report to Congress on Council findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) such study; and (2) FY 2001 and 2002 for support by such departments and agencies of the Next Generation Internet Program (research, development, and demonstration of advanced networking technologies to increase Internet capabilities and performance).

Requires a previously-established advisory committee on high-performance computing to: (1) conduct periodic evaluations of high-performance computing and networking and information technology research and development programs; and (2) report at least once every two fiscal years to specified congressional committees on its findings and recommendations.

Directs NSF to study and report to Congress comparing the availability of encryption technologies in foreign countries to such technologies subject to export restrictions in the United States.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent a credit allowed for increased research activities as compared to the prior taxable year.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the impact on information technology research of the FY 2000 appropriations Acts for: (1) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies; and (3) Energy and Water Development.

What's happening now February 22, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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