Bills About Science, Technology, Communications Sponsored by Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tex.)

Rep. Johnson sponsored 38 bills about science, technology, communications in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Sept. 14, 2020 H.R.8239 To facilitate the development and distribution of forensic science standards by establishing in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug. 14, 2020 H.R.8044 To forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program. 26
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
March 12, 2020 H.R.6216 To establish the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative, and for other purposes. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
June 11, 2019 H.R.3196 To designate the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the "Vera Rubin Survey Telescope". 5
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-97.
Sept. 18, 2019 H.R.4373 To provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. 10
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 27, 2019 H.R.1396 To award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and to award a Congressional Gold Medal to honor all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the Space Race. 314
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-68.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.36 To provide for research to better understand the causes and consequences of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics workforce and to examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment, and for other purposes. 102
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 16, 2019 H.R.3766 To require any Federal agency that issues licenses to conduct activities in outer space to include in the requirements for such licenses an agreement relating to the preservation and protection of the Apollo 11 landing site, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov. 27, 2018 H.R.7171 To provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Oct. 5, 2018 H.R.7031 To provide for research to better understand the causes and consequences of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific workforce and to examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment, and for other purposes. 33
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sept. 13, 2018 H.R.6795 To award a gold medal on behalf of the United States Congress to the women who worked as computers, mathematicians, and engineers for the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from the 1930s to the 1970s in recognition for their service to the Nation in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics. 55
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
April 20, 2017 H.RES.273 Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science taking place in Washington, DC, and cities all over the world on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. 15
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
May 25, 2017 H.R.2653 To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to carry out programs and activities to ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool, and for other purposes. 27
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Sept. 6, 2017 H.R.3681 To amend the America COMPETES Act to reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), and for other purposes. 39
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan. 27, 2017 H.R.703 To establish the 50th Anniversary Apollo I Memorial. 24
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Sept. 22, 2016 H.R.6147 To establish the 50th Anniversary Apollo I Memorial. 19
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
July 14, 2016 H.R.5795 To establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
April 21, 2015 H.R.1898 To provide for investment in innovation through research and development and STEM education, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. 16
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
July 23, 2015 H.R.3182 To advance United States leadership in planetary science and space exploration though education and outreach. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Jan. 22, 2015 H.R.467 To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to carry out programs and activities to ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool, and for other purposes. 36
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jan. 28, 2015 H.R.591 To provide for a coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued United States leadership in engineering biology. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
March 6, 2014 H.R.4159 To provide for investment in innovation through research and development and STEM education, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. 26
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Sept. 9, 2013 H.R.3064 To establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
April 9, 2013 H.R.1421 To accelerate research, development, and innovation in advanced manufacturing, to improve the competitiveness of American manufacturers, and for other purposes. 20
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
March 21, 2013 H.R.1358 To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to carry out programs and activities to ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool, and for other purposes. 19
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
July 12, 2012 H.R.6106 To establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
July 9, 2012 H.R.6081 To accelerate research, development, and innovation in advanced manufacturing, to improve the competitiveness of American manufacturers, and for other purposes. 12
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Dec. 13, 2011 H.R.3642 To amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to document operational requirements, assist with national voluntary consensus standards, and conduct technology research to advance a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
March 2, 2011 H.R.889 To provide for fulfilling the potential of women in academic science and engineering, and for other purposes. 20
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Feb. 14, 2011 H.RES.91 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and recognizing the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) for its 40 years of service to broadening the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM. 12
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Nov. 15, 2010 H.RES.1714 Congratulating the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile. 14
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 2, 2010 H.RES.1133 Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States. 14
All Democrats
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 24, 2009 H.R.1144 To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 12
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
June 19, 2008 H.R.6314 To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 6
All Democrats
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Indroduction and Referral (05/08/2008)..
June 12, 2008 H.R.6263 To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and engineering through research and training, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 3, 2008 H.CON.RES.366 Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority. 8
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 20, 2001 H.R.2912 To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish a grant program for partnerships between United States research organizations and those in developing countries for research on plant biotechnology. 0
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 4, 2001 H.R.1472 To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. 19
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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