America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015

3.0.0 3293 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z House HR 2015-07-29 114 [Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SMITH of Texas:H.R. 3293.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18:The Congress shall have power to make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department of Officer thereof.[Page H5771]]]> sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2016-02-11T18:39:35Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing Reported by 2016-02-02T22:27:35Z Markup by 2015-10-08T19:07:38Z Referred to 2015-07-29T14:01:30Z H. Rept. 114-412 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 114 1806 HR 2015-05-21 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3442) to provide further means of accountability of the United States debt and promote fiscal responsibility, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) to provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest. 114 609 HRES 2016-02-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:41:50 Procedurally-related House 2016-02-11 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2016-02-10 17:34:28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 17:34:27 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H684) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 70 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll070.xml House 114 2016-02-10T22:34:27Z 2 2016-02-10 17:34:27 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70).(text: CR H684) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 70 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll070.xml House 114 2016-02-10T22:34:27Z 2 2016-02-10 17:28:43 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 69). (consideration: CR H692) Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 69 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll069.xml House 114 2016-02-10T22:28:43Z 2 2016-02-10 17:21:44 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H692) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 17:13:07 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to increase understanding of the causes and prevention of gun violence. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 17:11:57 Ms. Edwards moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H691; text: CR H691) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2016-02-10 17:10:56 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 17:10:46 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H691) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 17:10:29 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3293. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:47:11 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:46:43 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H690-693) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:12:49 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3293 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:12:25 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:12:10 Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:08:25 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 6. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:04:08 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 5. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:58:10 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:53:58 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:53:13 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:43:47 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:49:03 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3293. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:48:39 The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:48:38 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 609 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:48:34 Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:48:29 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. (consideration: CR H677-690) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 14:41:50 Rule H. Res. 609 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2016-02-09 19:55:53 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 609 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2016-02-02 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00314 2016-02-02 Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2016-02-02 Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2015-10-08 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2015-10-08 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2015-07-29 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2015-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 N L000563 Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] Daniel Lipinski D IL William 3 2015-07-29 True L000491 Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] FRANK LUCAS R OK D. 3 2015-07-29 True G000556 Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] Alan Grayson D FL 9 2015-07-29 True C001105 Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] Barbara Comstock R VA 10 2015-07-29 True M001194 Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4] John Moolenaar R MI R. 4 2015-07-29 True W000814 Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14] Randy Weber R TX K. 14 2015-07-29 True K000387 Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] Stephen Knight R CA 25 2015-07-29 True B001283 Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1] Jim Bridenstine R OK 1 2015-07-29 True W000821 Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] Bruce Westerman R AR 4 2015-07-29 True B001291 Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] Brian Babin R TX 36 2015-07-29 True B001274 Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] Mo Brooks R AL 5 2015-07-29 True L000583 Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] Barry Loudermilk R GA 11 2015-07-29 True J000292 Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] Bill Johnson R OH 6 2015-07-29 True R000409 Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] DANA ROHRABACHER R CA 48 2015-07-29 True N000182 Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] Randy Neugebauer R TX 19 2015-07-29 True P000599 Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] Bill Posey R FL 8 2015-07-29 True P000609 Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] Gary Palmer R AL J. 6 2015-07-29 True A000374 Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] Ralph Abraham R LA Lee 5 2015-07-29 True N000189 Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] Dan Newhouse R WA 4 2015-07-29 True S000244 Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] F. SENSENBRENNER R WI JAMES 5 2015-09-10 False R000603 Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] David Rouzer R NC 7 2015-10-06 False H001036 Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] Jeb Hensarling R TX 5 2015-10-06 False 2015-11-18T16:56:00Z H.R. 3293, Scientific Research in the National Interest Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/51019 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on October 8. 2015 Science, Technology, Communications Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Education programs funding National Science Foundation Research administration and funding Science and engineering education Scientific communication Science, Technology, Communications

00 2015-07-29 Introduced in House 2016-02-09T19:25:28Z Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

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79 2016-02-02 Reported to House without amendment 2016-02-09T19:25:56Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

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36 2016-02-10 Passed House amended 2016-02-16T20:49:58Z Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

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Scientific Research in the National Interest Act Display Title Scientific Research in the National Interest Act Official Title as Introduced To provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Scientific Research in the National Interest Act Short Titles as Reported to House Scientific Research in the National Interest Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Scientific Research in the National Interest Act H House 933 114 HAMDT An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 114-420 to clarify that the bill does not impact grant funding that has already been awarded by the National Science Foundation. Amendment clarifies that the bill does not impact grant funding that has already been awarded by the National Science Foundation. 2020-12-15T18:06:40Z 2016-02-10 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:11:54 D000617 Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] Suzan DelBene D WA K. 1 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 HR House H 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 7 2016-02-10 16:11:54 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:07:57 Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. DelBene. (consideration: CR H689-690; text: CR H689) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:07:57 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. DelBene.(consideration: CR H689-690; text: CR H689) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:11:54 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:11:54 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 932 114 HAMDT An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-420 to clarify that language in the bill allowing research to be funded for the development of an American STEM workforce also includes computer science and information technology sectors. Amendment clarifies that language in the bill allowing research to be funded for the development of an American STEM workforce also includes computer science and information technology sectors. 2020-12-15T18:06:40Z 2016-02-10 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:07:48 D000617 Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] Suzan DelBene D WA K. 1 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 HR House H 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 7 2016-02-10 16:07:48 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:03:45 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. DelBene. (consideration: CR H688-689; text: CR H688) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 16:03:45 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. DelBene.(consideration: CR H688-689; text: CR H688) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:07:48 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:07:48 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the DelBene amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 931 114 HAMDT Amendment establishes that research conducted is consistent with the definition of basic research as it applies to the purpose and field of study and is in the national interest of the United States. Amendment establishes that research conducted is consistent with the definition of basic research as it applies to the purpose and field of study and is in the national interest of the United States. 2020-12-15T18:06:40Z 2016-02-10 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:03:30 J000032 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON LEE D TX 18 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 HR House H 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 7 2016-02-10 16:03:30 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:58:07 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H686-688; text: CR H686) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:58:07 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H686-688; text: CR H686) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:03:30 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 16:03:30 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 930 114 HAMDT Amendment ensures that NSF-funded research is consistent with established and widely accepted scientific methods applicable to the field of study of exploration. Amendment ensures that NSF-funded research is consistent with established and widely accepted scientific methods applicable to the field of study of exploration. 2020-12-15T18:06:40Z 2016-02-10 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 15:57:40 J000032 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON LEE D TX 18 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 HR House H 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 7 2016-02-10 15:57:40 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:53:56 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H685-686; text: CR H685) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:53:56 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H685-686; text: CR H685) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 15:57:40 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 15:57:40 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 929 114 HAMDT Amendment sought to ensure that "Determination", as contained in the bill, is consistent with the mission of the agency and with the existing merit-review criteria. Amendment sought to ensure that "Determination", as contained in the bill, is consistent with the mission of the agency and with the existing merit-review criteria. 2020-12-15T18:06:40Z 2016-02-10 On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 235 (Roll no. 68). 17:09:45 Roll no. 68 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll68.xml J000126 Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] EDDIE JOHNSON D TX BERNICE 30 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 114 HR House H 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 2023-01-11T13:30:22Z 8 2016-02-10 17:09:45 On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 235 (Roll no. 68). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 68 House 114 2016-02-10T22:09:45Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll068.xml 2016-02-10 15:43:45 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B.. (consideration: CR H684-685, H690-691; text: CR H684) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2016-02-10 15:43:45 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B..(consideration: CR H684-685, H690-691; text: CR H684) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2016-02-10 17:09:45 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 68 House 114 2016-02-10T22:09:45Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll068.xml 2016-02-10 17:09:45 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 68 House 114 2016-02-10T22:09:45Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll068.xml 2016-02-10 17:09:45 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 235 (Roll no. 68). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 68 House 114 2016-02-10T22:09:45Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2016/roll068.xml 2016-02-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr3293rfs/xml/BILLS-114hr3293rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr3293eh/xml/BILLS-114hr3293eh.xml Reported in House 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr3293rh/xml/BILLS-114hr3293rh.xml Introduced in House 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr3293ih/xml/BILLS-114hr3293ih.xml 2016-02-11 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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