Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act

Summary

Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize appropriations for FY 2000 through 2004 for research and development activities of the following departments and agencies in connection with the High-Performance Computing Program (establishing goals and priorities for, and engaging in, Federal high-performance computing research, development, networking, and related activities): (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (3) the Department of Energy; (4) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (5) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (6) the Environmental Protection Agency. Earmarks specified amounts of such authorized funds for: (1) long-term basic research on networking and information technology, including grants for information technology research centers; (2) grants for the development of major research equipment; and (3) information technology internship grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 and 2002 for support by such departments and agencies of the Next Generation Internet Program (research, development, and demonstration of advanced networking technologies to increase Internet capabilities and performance). Requires a previously-established advisory committee on high-performance computing to: (1) conduct periodic evaluations of high-performance computing and networking and information technology research and development programs; and (2) report at least once every two fiscal years to specified congressional committees on its findings and recommendations. Directs the NSF to study and report to Congress comparing the availability of encryption technologies in foreign countries to such technologies subject to export restrictions in the United States. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent a credit allowed for increased research activities as compared to the prior taxable year.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 22 February 2000

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 22 February 2000

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 February 2000

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 February 2000

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 15 February 2000

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 February 2000

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  Reported in House · EN · 3 February 2000

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 16 November 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 June 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 June 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 June 1999

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