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H.R. 5940 (110th)

National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 May 2008

Last action

27 September 2008 · Committee

Status

Hearing Held by Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (04/16/2008)..

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], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]

Subjects

Environment, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Education

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Summary

National Nanotechnology Intiative Amendments Act of 2008 - Revises the 21st Century Nanotechology 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. Makes the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel a distinct entity. Instructs the Panel to form a subpanel to enable it in assessing 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. 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 requirements for the support of nanotechnology related projects under existing nanotechnology transfer programs. Establishes industry liaison groups. Requires coordination and leveraging of federal investments with states' 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. 1 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 May 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 June 2008

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 4 June 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5940.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4903-4911)

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 June 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 June 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 4 June 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-682.

    Source: Committee

  12. 4 June 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-682.

    Source: Committee

  13. 5 June 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR 6/4/2008 H4903-4906)

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 June 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 June 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383).(text: CR 6/4/2008 H4903-4906)

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5004)

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 June 2008

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 27 September 2008

    Committee

    Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (03/11/2008)..

    Source: Committee

Votes

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