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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 9, 2000
Next Generation Internet 2000 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize appropriations to carry out the Next Generation Internet Program and Large Scale Networking Program (Federal electronic network research and development programs) for FY 2000 through 2003, including funds for the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Earmarks at least: (1) ten percent of such amounts to fund research grants into the reduction of Internet access service costs to users in geographically remote areas; and (2) five percent of such amounts for grants to institutions of higher education that are Hispanic-serving, Native American, historically Black, or small colleges and universities.Directs the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent to which the Internet backbone and infrastructure contribute to the uneven access to Internet-related technologies and services by rural and low-income Americans. Authorizes appropriations for the study.
People & committees
Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/22/2000 S9088-9094)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/22/2000 S9088-9094)
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9009-9013; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9009-9013)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-310.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-310.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-1091.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S545)
Introduced in Senate
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