National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY2008-FY2010, with specific allocations for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. Requires: (1) the Director of the NSF (the Director), for programs that require as part of the selection process for awards the submission of preproposals and that also limit the number of preproposals that may be submitted by an institution, to allow the subsequent submission of a full proposal based on each preproposal that is determined to have merit following the NSF's merit review process; and (2) the National Science Board to assess the effects on institutions of higher education of NSF policies regarding the imposition of limitations on the number of proposals that may be submitted by a single institution for programs supported by NSF. Directs the National Science Board to evaluate: (1) the role of NSF in supporting interdisciplinary research; and (2) the effectiveness of NSF's efforts to engage undergraduate students in research experiences in interdisciplinary settings. Requires the Director to carry out a pilot program to award one-year grants to individuals to assist them in improving research proposals that were previously submitted to NSF but not selected for funding. Makes an investigator supported under a NSF award, whom the Director determines has failed to comply with the provisions of section 734 (concerning the dissemination and sharing of research results) of the Foundation Grant Policy Manual, ineligible for a future award under any NSF supported program or activity. Requires the Director to annually evaluate all NSF's grants that are scheduled to expire within one year and that primarily: (1) meet the objectives of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunity Act; or (2) provide teacher professional development. Requires the National Science Board to evaluate: (1) certain impacts of its policy to eliminate cost sharing for research grants and cooperative agreements for existing and new programs involving industry participation; and (2) funding for preconstruction activities and maintenance and operation costs for major research equipment and facilities. Requires that plans for proposed construction, repair, and upgrades to national research facilities include estimates of the total project cost and the source of funds for major upgrades of facilities in support of Antarctic research programs. Requires the Director to transmit specified reports on: (1) education programs within NSF research directorates; and (2) the Research in Undergraduate Institutions program. Requires rendering of National Science Board reports to Congress (currently, just rendered to the President for submission to Congress).

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Timeline

1. 17 April 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 April 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 April 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 April 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 April 2007

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

   Source: Committee

6. 19 April 2007

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 24 April 2007

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 24 April 2007

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 30 April 2007

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 68.

   Source: Calendars

10. 30 April 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-114.

    Source: Committee

11. 30 April 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-114.

    Source: Committee

12. 1 May 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 349 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1867 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

13. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 349 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

14. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 349. (consideration: CR H4381-4411)

    Source: Floor

15. 2 May 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

16. 2 May 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 399 - 17 (Roll no. 295).

    Source: Floor

17. 2 May 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 399 - 17 (Roll no. 295).

    Source: Floor

18. 2 May 2007

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H4384-4385, H4396, H4398-4400)

    Source: Floor

19. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4410-4411)

    Source: Floor

20. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1867.

    Source: Floor

21. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason Altmire to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

22. 2 May 2007

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1867 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill.

    Source: Floor

23. 2 May 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 349 passed House.

    Source: Floor

24. 3 May 2007

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1867.

    Source: Floor

25. 7 May 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 138.

    Source: Calendars

26. 6 May 2008

    Committee

    Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (March 20, 2007).

    Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 7 May 2007 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 3 May 2007 · Download file
• Reported in House · 30 April 2007 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 17 April 2007 · Download file

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Cosponsor
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