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H.R. 1520 (97th)
National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1982
Introduced
30 January 1981
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Status
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Summary
National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1982 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) cross-directorate programs; (9) program development and management; and (10) science and engineering education. Authorizes additional sums for fiscal year 1982 for special programs for the modernization of research equipment and facilities and for education in engineering and computer sciences. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds among categories if the chairmen of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources each write the Director of the Foundation that there is no objection to the transfer or 30 days have passed after such committees were notified of the proposed transfer.
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 23 September 1981
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 13 May 1981
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 January 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/1520
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hr/1520