United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3293 (114th)
Scientific Research in the National Interest Act
Introduced
29 July 2015
Last action
11 February 2016 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsors
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Subjects
Education
Source updated
21 April 2025
Summary
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.
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Timeline
29 July 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2015
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2015
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 October 2015
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
8 October 2015
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
2 February 2016
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412.
Source: Committee
2 February 2016
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412.
Source: Committee
2 February 2016
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Source: Calendars
9 February 2016
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 609 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Passed
Rule H. Res. 609 passed House.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H684)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70).(text: CR H684)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 69). (consideration: CR H692)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H692)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
Ms. Edwards moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H691; text: CR H691)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H691)
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3293.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3293 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 609 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.
Source: Floor
10 February 2016
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. (consideration: CR H677-690)
Source: Floor
11 February 2016
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 11 February 2016 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 10 February 2016 · Download file
- Reported in House · 2 February 2016 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 July 2015 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 10 February 2016
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 10 February 2016
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported to House without amendment
summary · EN · 2 February 2016
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3442) to provide further means of accountability of the United States debt and promote fiscal responsibility, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) to provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest.
- amends ← Amendment sought to ensure that "Determination", as contained in the bill, is consistent with the mission of the agency and with the existing merit-review criteria.
- amends ← Amendment ensures that NSF-funded research is consistent with established and widely accepted scientific methods applicable to the field of study of exploration.
- amends ← Amendment establishes that research conducted is consistent with the definition of basic research as it applies to the purpose and field of study and is in the national interest of the United States.
- amends ← Amendment clarifies that language in the bill allowing research to be funded for the development of an American STEM workforce also includes computer science and information technology sectors.
- amends ← Amendment clarifies that the bill does not impact grant funding that has already been awarded by the National Science Foundation.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3293
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/3293
- us · 114-hr-3293 · source updated 21 April 2025