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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3293

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 10, 2016)

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

What just happenedFeb 11, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21](R-TX)Sponsor
22 cosponsors2 D20 R
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  1. Feb 11, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Feb 10, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 10, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H684)

  4. Feb 10, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70).(text: CR H684)

  5. Feb 10, 2016FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 69). (consideration: CR H692)

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H692)

  7. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to increase understanding of the causes and prevention of gun violence.

  8. Feb 10, 2016FloorH36100

    Ms. Edwards moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H691; text: CR H691)

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  9. Feb 10, 2016FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Feb 10, 2016FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H691)

  11. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3293.

  12. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Feb 10, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H690-693)

  14. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3293 as unfinished business.

  15. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32340

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the committee rise.

  17. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 6.

  18. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 5.

  19. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4.

  20. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3.

  21. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  22. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2.

  23. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3293.

  24. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  25. Feb 10, 2016FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 609 and Rule XVIII.

  26. Feb 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.

  27. Feb 10, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. (consideration: CR H677-690)

  28. Feb 10, 2016FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 609 passed House.

  29. Feb 9, 2016FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 609 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.

  30. Feb 2, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.

  31. Feb 2, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  32. Feb 2, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  33. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  34. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  35. Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  36. Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. Jul 29, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 10, 201636

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

Reported to House without amendmentFeb 2, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2015

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act — Informed