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H.R. 554 (111th)

National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009

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Introduced

15 January 2009

Last action

12 February 2009 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

Subjects

Environment, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Environment · Education

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Summary

National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 - Revises the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act with regard to strategic plans developed pursuant to the National Nanotechnology Program. Requires agencies participating in the Program to support the setting of standards for nanotechnology. Sets forth a new funding requirement with respect to the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. Requires the Office to be supported by funds from each agency participating in the Program. Sets forth annual reporting requirements regarding the Office. Requires the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office to develop a database that provides information to the public concerning projects funded under the Environmental, Health, and Safety, the Education and Societal Dimensions, and the Nanomanufacturing program component areas, or any successor areas. Makes the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel a distinct entity. Instructs the Panel to form a subpanel to enable it to assess whether societal, ethical, legal, environmental, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program. Rewrites provisions for triennial external review of the Program. Provides for the designation of an associate director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy as the Coordinator for Societal Dimensions of Nanotechnology. Requires the Coordinator to convene a panel to develop a research plan. Provides for one or more grants to establish Nanotechnology Education Partnerships. Establishes an Education Working Group. Directs agencies supporting nanotechnology research facilities as part of the Program to require the entities that operate such facilities to allow Internet access to equipment within such facilities for educational purposes. Requires agencies supporting nanotechnology research facilities to provide access to such facilities to assist companies in the development of prototypes of nanoscale products, devices, or processes. Sets forth provisions concerning nanotechnology related projects under existing nanotechnology transfer programs. Establishes industry liaison groups. Requires coordination and leveraging of federal investments with state's nanotechnology initiatives. Requires the Program to include support for nanotechnology research and development in areas of national importance. Sets forth provisions regarding nanomanufacturing research, including green nanomanufacturing research. Requires specified reviews.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 February 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1183)

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 February 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1180-1183)

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 February 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 554.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 February 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1188)

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 February 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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