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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Feb 7, 1996
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (Act) to provide for the Federal agency transfer of Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer amounts in excess of $10,000 in any fiscal year. (Sec. 4) Revises provisions regarding title to intellectual property arising from Federal-industry cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) to provide: (1) the collaborating partner (partner) with the option to choose an exclusive or nonexclusive license for a prenegotiated field of use for a resulting CRADA invention; (2) confidentiality of commercial information; and (3) limited Government laboratory right to require a partner to grant applicant licenses in exceptional circumstances of public health or safety, Federal requirements, or partner noncompliance. Provides that a partner may retain title to an invention made solely by its employees in exchange for granting the Government a worldwide license to use the invention. (Sec. 5) Provides, with regard to income distribution from intellectual property received by Federal laboratories, for: (1) agency payments of $2,000 plus 15 percent of future royalties to the inventor, and payments to other contributing personnel; and (2) laboratory use of royalties for related research and other expenses. (Sec. 6) Provides that if the Government chooses not to pursue the rights of an invention of a Federal employee or former employee, such individual may obtain the right of ownership or otherwise promote the invention's commercialization. (Sec. 7) Makes a conforming amendment to Federal law (the Bayh- Dole Act). (Sec. 8) Amends the National Institute of Standards Act to: (1) expand the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Visiting Committee from 9 to 15 members (with an increase in industry members); (2) provide for transportation between the Institute and nearby public transportation; and (3) increase the cap on postdoctoral fellowships from 40 to 60. (Sec. 9) Amends the Act to permit Federal loan, lease, or gift of excess scientific equipment to schools and nonprofit institutions. (Sec. 10) Extends indefinitely a specified personnel management demonstration project under the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987. (Sec. 11) Amends the Fastener Quality Act with respect to heat mill certification, commingling, and minor nonconformance. (Sec. 12) Directs NIST to: (1) coordinate Federal, State, and local technical standards and conformity assessment activities; and (2) report to the Congress regarding implementation within 90 days of enactment of this Act. Directs Federal agencies and departments to use technical standards developed by voluntary consensus bodies, unless impractical or inconsistent with applicable law. (Requires an explanatory report to the Office of Management and Budget.) (Sec. 13) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program offers substantial benefits to U.S. industry and that all program appropriations should be spent in support of its goals.
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Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R–MD
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Became Public Law No: 104-113.
Became Public Law No: 104-113.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on House action received in Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1290)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H1290)
Considered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Morella objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.
Mrs. Morella moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 3463 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Amendment SP 3463 proposed by Senator Dole for Senator Rockefeller.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S1078-1082)
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14328-14336)
Mrs. Morella moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 197.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-390.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-390.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1665-1667)
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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