National Science Foundation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1985

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1985 and 1986 for the following: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) United States Antarctic Program; (6) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (7) program development and management; and (8) science and engineering education. Limits the amounts of appropriations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits transfers of funds among categories, in excess of ten percent of appropriations when 30 days have passed after specified congressional committees are notified of the proposed transfer. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and is made in connection with official duties. Repeals the requirement that National Science Board members be notified of board meetings by registered or certified mail. Repeals the requirement that the Board have an Executive Committee. Increases the amount of money for which the Foundation Director may make contracts, grants, or other arrangements, without the Board's approval, providing certain other conditions are met.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 25 April 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 30 March 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 February 1984

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