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.

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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
Amendment 243 — Informed