Amendment102nd Congress
An amendment comprised of several amendments offered en bloc to make clarifying and conforming changes in the legislation. Specifically, the clarifications insert language which states that the National Institute of Standards and Technology may continue its policy of doing work for other agencies; that grants and contracts under the Advanced Technology Program are intended for companies, not universities; that companies receiving assistance under the Advanced Technology Program are to be incorporated in the United States even if they have a foreign parent company; and that the National Quality Performance Trust Fund is subject to appropriations.
- Amendment Number
- 243
- Description
- An amendment comprised of several amendments offered en bloc to make clarifying and conforming changes in the legislation. Specifically, the clarifications insert language which states that the National Institute of Standards and Technology may continue its policy of doing work for other agencies; that grants and contracts under the Advanced Technology Program are intended for companies, not universities; that companies receiving assistance under the Advanced Technology Program are to be incorporated in the United States even if they have a foreign parent company; and that the National Quality Performance Trust Fund is subject to appropriations.
- Purpose
- Amendments en bloc clarify that the National Institute of Standards and Technology may continue its policy of doing work for other agencies; add clarifying language related to the Advanced Technology Program and accountability language related to technology transfer activities of the Federal Laboratory Consortium; and make clear that the bill's provisions, including those dealing with high resolution information systems, are not intended to impede the work of the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
- Congress
- 102
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Jul 16, 1991
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Valentine amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
- Latest Action Time
- 13:29:36
- Submitted Date
- Jul 16, 1991
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Jul 10, 2021