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- H.R.5940
H.R.5940: National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (16 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Revises the 21st Century Nanotechology Research and Development Act with regard to strategic plans developed pursuant to the National Nanotechnology Program (the Program). Modifies annual reporting requirements with regard to the Program. Requires agencies participating in the Program to support the activities of committees involved in the setting of standards for...
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-682.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
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Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5940.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383).
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (03/11/2008)..
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Hearing Held by Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (04/16/2008)..
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| May 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) |