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H.R. 363 (110th)

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act

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Introduced

10 January 2007

Last action

25 April 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Daniel Lipinski, Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Emanuel Cleaver, Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Betty McCollum, Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Jerry McNerney, Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3]

Subjects

Defence, Energy, Transport, Education

Source updated

21 April 2025

Defence · Energy · Transport · Education

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Summary

Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 to: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for support of basic research activities in the physical sciences, mathematics and computer sciences, and engineering; and (2) the Department of Defense (DOD) for support of basic research activities. Makes at least 8% of such amounts available for high-risk, potentially high-payoff research. Requires the Director of the NSF and the Director of the Office of Science of the DOE to carry out a program to award grants to scientists and engineers at the early stage of their careers at institutions of higher education and certain research organizations, such as museums, observatories, or research laboratories, to conduct research in fields relevant to NSF's mission. Directs the President to periodically present the Presidential Innovation Award to individuals who develop one or more unique scientific or engineering ideas in the national interest. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a National Coordination Office for Research Infrastructure to: (1) identify and prioritize deficiencies in research facilities and instrumentation in academic institutions and national laboratories; and (2) make recommendations for resource allocation. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 to NSF and DOE for construction and maintenance of research facilities at institutions of higher education or national laboratories and other physical resources for performing leading-edge research.

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Timeline

  1. 10 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 February 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-39.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 March 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-39.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 March 2007

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 April 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 318 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 363 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. Specified amendments are in order. 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 the 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

  11. 24 April 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 April 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 April 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 20 (Roll no. 257).

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 April 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 20 (Roll no. 257).

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 April 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 154 (Roll no. 256). (consideration: CR H4024; text: CR H4024)

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4025)

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Sullivan moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology.

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 April 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 H4018-4020)

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4024)

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 363.

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 363 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. Specified amendments are in order. 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 the 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

  22. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Melvin L. Watt to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  23. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 318 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 April 2007

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 318. (consideration: CR H4013-4026)

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 April 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 318 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 25 April 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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