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S.1609: Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998 - Declares the purposes of this Act to be to: (1) serve as the first authorization in a series of computing, information, and communication technology initiatives outlined in the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 (HPCA); and (2) provide for the development and coordination of a comprehensive and integrated U.S. research program on computer network infrastructure, high-speed data access, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 105-173.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 334.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
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| Feb. 4, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by William H. Frist (R-Tenn.) |