National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010
Latest action · Apr 13, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 13, 2010
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General.
Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering and education in science and engineering to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by the Congress or the President).
Repeals the requirement that the Inspector General of NSF conduct an audit every three years on the Board's compliance with open meetings subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Directs NSF to implement a policy for a specified broader impacts review criterion, including goals to achieve increased U.S. economic competitiveness, development of a globally competitive STEM workforce, and increased national security.
Requires NSF to: (1) use at least 5% of its research budget to fund basic, high-risk, high-reward (transformative) research proposals; (2) make awards of not exceeding $5 million over a period of up to five years to interdisciplinary research collaborations likely to assist in addressing critical challenges to national security, competitiveness, and societal well-being; and (3) carry out a program to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing.
Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF.
Sets forth provisions concerning funding for related education and workforce training, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Referred Apr 13, 2010 |
| Research Subcommittee | Referred Apr 13, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 13, 2010Introduced in House
- Apr 13, 2010Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
- Apr 13, 2010Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5116 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 | Related bill | Jan 4, 2011 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2011 through 2015 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government studies and investigations
- Higher education
- Manufacturing
- National Science Foundation
- Public participation and lobbying
- Research administration and funding
- Science and engineering education
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Student aid and college costs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 13, 2010Introduced in House
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