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21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

Introduced: January 16, 2003 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 3, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-153.
Dec 3, 2003
Signed by President.
Nov 25, 2003
Presented to President.
Nov 20, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11680-11682)
Nov 20, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11680-11682)
Nov 20, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 189.
Nov 20, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11680-11685)
Nov 20, 2003
Mr. Boehlert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 19, 2003
Held at the desk.
Nov 19, 2003
Received in the House.
Nov 19, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 18, 2003
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S15100-15102)
Nov 18, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15100-15102)
Nov 18, 2003
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 18, 2003
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15090-15102; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15090-15096)
Sep 15, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Sep 15, 2003
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-147.
Jun 19, 2003
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 1, 2003
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-789.
Jan 16, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 16, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1080-1081)
Jan 16, 2003
Introduced in Senate
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,202 — In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Nov 18, 2003
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act - Directs the President to establish a National Nanotechnology Research Program. Requires such Program, through appropriate Federal agencies, councils, and the National Coordination Office, to: (1) establish goals, priorities, grand challenges (fundamental problems in science and engineering that will require the application of nanotechnology), and metrics for evaluating Federal nanotechnology research, development, and other activities; (2) invest in Federal research and development (R&D) programs in nanotechnology and related sciences to achieve those goals; and (3) provide for coordination of Federal nanotechnology activities.

Requires the Program, through its participating agencies, to develop, fund, and manage Federal research programs concerning: (1) long-term basic nanoscience and engineering research; (2) essential grand challenges and interdisciplinary research and education teams; (3) interdisciplinary nanotechnology research centers; (4) research infrastructure and equipment; (5) the Center for Ethical, Societal, Educational, Legal, and Workforce Issues Related to Nanotechnology to be established by the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF); (6) technology transition; and (7) research areas identified by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) which are not being adequately addressed by the agencies' current research programs.

Directs NSTC to: (1) oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program; (2) establish an Information Services and Applications Council; and (3) submit an annual report to Congress on the Program..

Directs the President to establish a National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel and a National Nanotechnology Coordination Office.

Provides for the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a triennial evaluation of the Program.

Requires the NSF Director to: (1) collect and disseminate studies on the societal, ethical, educational, and workforce implications of nanotechnology; and (2) collect data on the size of the anticipated nanotechnology workforce needed and assess the adequacy of the trained talent pool to fill such needs.

What's happening now December 3, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-153.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 766 Related bill Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 19, 2003
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