Building a Stronger America Act

Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-1191.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 11, 2007

Building a Stronger America Act - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or expansion of existing science parks.

Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for loans exceeding $10 million for projects for the construction of such infrastructure.

Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) under which NAS shall evaluate, every three years, such development.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · D–AR

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Oct 18, 2007
Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-1191.
May 11, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 11, 2007
Introduced in Senate

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HR 4250 · Building a Stronger America Act

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