National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1994

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.

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National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to revise provisions concerning: (1) the findings and declaration of policy; and (2) the functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and its Director. Sets forth science and technology budget priorities. Abolishes the following three organizations: (1) the President's Committee on Science and Technology; (2) the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology; and (3) the National Critical Technologies Panel. Replaces such organizations with the following three organizations, respectively: (1) the Presidents' Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology; (2) the National Science and Technology Council; and (3) the National Sciences and Technologies Assessment Panel. Sets forth provisions concerning the membership of such organizations and the duties of such organizations. Establishes the Science and Technology Policy Institute which shall: (1) provide support to the National Science and Technology Council and its Interagency Working Groups; (2) initiate studies and analyses which will ensure long-term leadership by the United States in the research, development, production capability, and application of identified technologies; and (3) assemble information regarding significant developments and trends in science and technology and analyze and interpret such information to determine whether such developments and trends are likely to affect U.S. science and technology policies.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D–VA

Committees

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Apr 12, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Apr 12, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-473.
Apr 12, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-473.
Mar 23, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 23, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Mar 15, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 3, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 17, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.
Nov 9, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Nov 9, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2826-2827)
Nov 9, 1993
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 1993
Introduced in House

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