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H.R. 2051 107th Congress House

To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the…

Official title: To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and int… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotechnology in the developing world.

Introduced: June 5, 2001 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 14, 2002
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399)
May 14, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2399)
May 14, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2051.
May 14, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2404)
May 14, 2002
Mr. Smith (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 30, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
Apr 30, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-422.
Mar 20, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 12, 2001
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2001
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 25, 2001
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 15, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.
Jun 5, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jun 5, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 15, 2002

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to consortia of institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations with experience in plant biotechnology research (or both) to establish regional plant genome and gene expression research centers. Authorizes the Director to establish matching fund requirements. Includes among authorized center activities: (1) basic plant genomics research and genomics applications; (2) basic research that will contribute to the development or use of innovative plant-derived products; (3) basic research on alternative uses for plants and plant materials; and (4) basic research and dissemination of information on the ecological and other consequences of genetically engineered plants.

Requires the Director to: (1) award grants to such institutions, organizations, or consortia to establish research partnerships for supporting the development of plant biotechnology targeted to the needs of the developing world; and (2) encourage inclusion of historically black colleges or universities, hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges or universities in consortia that enter into such partnerships. Requires institutions, organizations, or consortia, to be eligible to receive a grant, to enter into a partnership with at least one research institution in at least one developing nation. Permits such a partnership to include for-profit companies involved in plant biotechnology. Includes among authorized activities: (1) basic genomic research on crops grown in the developing world; (2) basic research in plant biotechnology that will advance and expedite the development of improved cultivars; (3) basic research that could lead to the development of technologies to produce pharmaceutical compounds such as vaccines and medications in plants that can be grown in the developing world; and (4) research on the impact of plant biotechnology on the social, political, economic, and environmental conditions in developing countries.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4664 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2051: To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotechnology in the developing world.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2051/
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"H.R. 2051: To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotechnology in the developing world.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2051/.
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H.R. 2051, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2051/.
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