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H.R. 4678 (96th)

National Automotive Research Act of 1980

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Introduced

28 June 1979

Last action

9 June 1980 · Reported

Status

Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-920 (Part II).

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Royer, William [R-CA-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to establish within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) a program to advance the state of automotive research and technology. Requires such program to achieve one or more of the following goals: (1) preservation and enhancement of personal mobility at reasonable cost; (2) reduction of the Nation's dependence on foreign oil; (3) increased motor vehicle safety; (4) reduction of motor vehicle environmental effects; (5) improvement of motor vehicle reliability; (6) conservation of scarce resources; and (7) enhancement of the international competitive position of the Nation's automotive products. Charges NASA with the overall responsibility for planning and managing activities designed to achieve the goals set forth by this Act. Denies the Administrator of NASA any power to promulgate any regulations concerning the commercial development or use of the automotive products resulting from the research and development programs provided for by this Act. Requires the President to transmit annual reports to Congress setting forth a description of the activities of all Federal agencies in the field of automotive research and technology development and an evaluation of the progress of such agencies in reaching the goals established by this Act. Establishes a Motor Vehicle and Fuels Coordination Committee to advise the Administrator of NASA and the Secretary of Energy on matters relating the conduct of the program of automotive research and technology development and of programs within the Department of Energy to develop alternative fuels for use by motor vehicles. Transfers to the Administrator of NASA: (1) all automotive research and technology development programs currently being conducted by other Federal agencies; (2) all functions, powers, and duties of the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation, and any other officer or employee of the United States which relate to automotive research and technology; and (3) so much of the costs and funding as are allocable to the programs which are transferred to the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to assure that small business concerns will have realistic and adequate opportunities to participate in the automotive research and development programs established by this Act. Requires the Administrator to report to Congress with respect to all activities relating to the research programs established pursuant to this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 28 June 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 June 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 May 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-920 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-920 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 June 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-920 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 June 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-920 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

    summary · EN · 6 May 1980

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  • Introduced in House

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