Building a Stronger America Act

Summary

Building a Stronger America Act - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or expansion of existing science parks. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for loans exceeding $10 million for projects for the construction of such infrastructure. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) under which NAS shall evaluate, every three years, such development. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enter into an agreement with NAS to study the successes of international partnerships among governments, industry, and academia in advancing the capabilities of science and technology in conjunction with a corresponding increase in business opportunities.

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Timeline

1. 15 November 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 November 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 November 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 January 2008

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 15 November 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 November 2007

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] · D · Sponsor
• LAMAR SMITH · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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