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Bill98th CongressFiled May 16, 1983Commerce
S. 1286

Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Research and Development Act of 1984

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Sep 25, 1984)

(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 98-1078)

Manufacturing Sciences and Robotics Research and Development Act of 1984 - Permits the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, to award grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to provide for research on advanced manufacturing processes and methods, including: (1) computer-assisted design; (2) automated materials handling; (3) automated testing; and (4) integrated manufacturing systems. Requires grants to be made on a competitive basis.

Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with consortia (a group of organizations) to establish and support Centers for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization. Permits such Centers to conduct applied research on a matching funds basis. Authorizes appropriations for both the grants and cooperative agreements for FY 1985-1988.

Establishes, at the National Bureau of Standards, the Federal Research Center on Robotics and Manufacturing to provide research and development on measurements and standards required in robotics and automated manufacturing systems.

Authorizes the Secretary to support, on a matching funds basis, the training of scientists and technicians needed for the construction and use of robots and automated manufacturing systems. Authorizes appropriations for such support for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program to identify the impact on workers of enhanced utilization of technologically advanced manufacturing methods, including the potential for retraining displaced workers. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within two years on such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) select specific domestic technology-sensitive industrial sectors to analyze their long-term capability for remaining competitive; and (2) consult with and solicit comments from representatives of the industrial sector which is the subject of such study. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Manufacturing Science and Technology Enhancement Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary concerning the activities to be conducted under this Act. Requires such Committee to submit to Congress an annual report.

What just happenedSep 25, 1984

Placed on Union Calendar No: 607.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA](R-WA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Sep 25, 1984CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 607.

  2. Sep 25, 1984CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-1078.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. Sep 25, 1984Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-1078.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  4. Sep 20, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  5. Aug 8, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  6. Jul 25, 1984CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  7. Jul 25, 1984CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  8. Jun 14, 1984CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  9. Jun 14, 1984CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  10. Jun 12, 1984IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Jun 8, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  12. Jun 8, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  13. May 8, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 848.

  14. May 8, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-431.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. May 8, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-431.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  16. Mar 27, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. Dec 7, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-259 Pt.2.

    Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee
  18. Dec 6, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held.

    Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee
  19. Nov 23, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held.

    Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee
  20. Jun 23, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-259 Pt.1.

    Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee
  21. Jun 21, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held.

    Oceans, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee
  22. May 16, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. May 16, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 25, 198417
(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 98-1078)

Manufacturing Sciences and Robotics Research and Development Act of 1984 - Permits the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, to award grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to provide for research on advanced manufacturing processes and methods, including: (1) computer-assisted design; (2) automated materials handling; (3) automated testing; and (4) integrated manufacturing systems. Requires grants to be made on a competitive basis.

Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with consortia (a group of organizations) to establish and support Centers for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization. Permits such Centers to conduct applied research on a matching funds basis. Authorizes appropriations for both the grants and cooperative agreements for FY 1985-1988.

Establishes, at the National Bureau of Standards, the Federal Research Center on Robotics and Manufacturing to provide research and development on measurements and standards required in robotics and automated manufacturing systems.

Authorizes the Secretary to support, on a matching funds basis, the training of scientists and technicians needed for the construction and use of robots and automated manufacturing systems. Authorizes appropriations for such support for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program to identify the impact on workers of enhanced utilization of technologically advanced manufacturing methods, including the potential for retraining displaced workers. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within two years on such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) select specific domestic technology-sensitive industrial sectors to analyze their long-term capability for remaining competitive; and (2) consult with and solicit comments from representatives of the industrial sector which is the subject of such study. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Manufacturing Science and Technology Enhancement Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary concerning the activities to be conducted under this Act. Requires such Committee to submit to Congress an annual report.

Passed Senate amendedJun 8, 198435
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Research and Development Act of 1984 - Permits the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, to award grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to provide for research on ways of producing more efficient manufacturing processes and methods, including: (1) computer-assisted design; (2) automated materials handling; (3) automated testing; and (4) integrated manufacturing systems. Requires grants to be made on a competitive basis.

Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with consortia (a group of organizations) to establish and support Centers for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization. Permits such Centers to conduct applied research on a matching funds basis. Authorizes appropriations for both the grants and cooperative agreements for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to maintain at the National Bureau of Standards a research program for furthering the state of the art of automating manufacturing processes through the development of specified standards, processes, and technologies.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program of experimental activities to identify the most feasible means of utilizing advanced manufacturing methods, including the potential for retraining displaced workers. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year on such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) select specific domestic technology-sensitive industrial sectors to analyze their long-term capability for remaining competitive; and (2) consult with and solicit comments from representatives of the industrial sector which is the subject of such study. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Manufacturing Science and Technology Enhancement Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary concerning the activities to be conducted under this Act. Requires such Committee to submit to Congress an annual report.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 8, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment,S.Rept.98-431)

Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Research and Development Act of 1984 - Permits the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, to award grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to provide for research on ways of producing more efficient manufacturing processes and methods, including: (1) computer-assisted design; (2) automated materials handling; (3) automated testing; and (4) integrated manufacturing systems. Requires grants to be made on a competitive basis.

Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with consortia (a group of organizations) to establish and support Centers for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization. Permits such Centers to conduct applied research on a matching funds basis. Authorizes appropriations for both the grants and cooperative agreements for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to maintain at the National Bureau of Standards a research program for furthering the state of the art of automating manufacturing processes through the development of specified standards, processes, and technologies.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program of experimental activities to identify the most feasible means of utilizing advanced manufacturing methods, including the potential for retraining displaced workers. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year on such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) select specific domestic technology-sensitive industrial sectors to analyze their long-term capability for remaining competitive; and (2) consult with and solicit comments from representatives of the industrial sector which is the subject of such study. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose for FY 1985-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Manufacturing Science and Technology Enhancement Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary concerning the activities to be conducted under this Act. Requires such Committee to submit to Congress an annual report.

Introduced in SenateMay 16, 198300

Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Research and Development Act of 1983 - Permits the Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements to provide for research on ways of producing more efficient manufacturing processes and methods, including: (1) computer-assisted design; (2) automated materials handling; (3) automated testing; and (4) integrated manufacturing systems. Requires grants to be made on a competitive basis.

Permits the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to establish and support Centers for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization. Permits such Centers to conduct applied research on a matching funds basis. Authorizes appropriations for both the grants and cooperative agreements for FY 1984-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program of experimental activities to identify the most feasible means of utilizing advanced manufacturing methods by retraining displaced workers. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year on such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985.

Directs the Secretary to select specific domestic technology-sensitive industrial sectors to analyze their long-term capability for remaining competitive. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose for FY 1984-1988.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Enhancement Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary concerning the activities to be conducted under this Act. Requires such Committee to submit to Congress an annual report.