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S.2817: National Science Foundation Doubling Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 29, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
National Science Foundation Doubling Act - (Sec. 4) Specifies goals under National Science Foundation policy objectives of: (1) strengthening the Nation's lead in science and technology; (2) increasing overall workforce skills; and (3) strengthening innovation.(Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF), increasing each year for FY 2003 ($5.5 billion) through 2007 ($9.8 billion), with specific allocations for:...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-291.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for a period not to exceed 30 days of session pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings with an amendment. With written report No. 107-317.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 734.
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| July 29, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |