Information Age Commission Act of 1986

Summary

Information Age Commission Act of 1986 - Establishes the Information Age Commission to conduct research and studies necessary to develop an understanding of the information age, including: (1) efforts needed to maximize the benefits to society of computers and communications systems; (2) resources needed to maintain the United States lead in the world information marketplace; (3) the education required for the information age; (4) the use of computer and communications systems in national defense; (5) efforts needed to encourage new technological innovations; and (6) the impact of such computers and systems on labor and employment. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress interim analyses and reports summarizing the materials and positions of the Commission. Requires the Commission to complete its work within two years and submit a final detailed report to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 September 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 September 1986

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 September 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
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