National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981. Makes funds authorized for 1981 available for: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (5) Ocean Drilling Programs; (6) Science Education Programs; (7) engineering and applied science; (8) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (9) Cross-Directorate Programs; and (10) program development and management. Establishes minimum amounts to be spent for specified programs, including Earthquake Hazards Mitigation, the Small Business Innovation Program, Research and Development in Appropriate Technology, Science Facility Improvement Programs, Science Education Programs relating to Appropriate Technology, and for salaries of faculty members at institutions of higher education with limited programs in science and engineering. Establishes spending ceilings for specified programs, including the Ocean Margin Drilling Project and United States/Union of Soviet Socialist Republics cooperative research. Requires the Foundation to prepare and submit to Congress a report on the Ocean Margin Drilling Project. Requires the National Academy of Sciences to study and report on marine earth sciences research. Limits the amount which may be used for official consultation or representation at the discretion of the Director of the National Science Foundation and for the expenses of the National Science Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds from one category to another as specified. Requires the foundation to consolidate all Directors. Requires the Director of the Foundation, with the Secretary of Education, to develop and transmit to Congress a proposed joint science education program plan. Eliminates the Civil Service Commission clearance of personnel with access to specified information or property requirement. Makes individuals who make outstanding contributions in the behavioral or social sciences eligible to receive a National Medal of Science. Directs the President to develop and report to Congress a comprehensive national policy respecting women and minorities in science and technology. Requires the Director to require that all Foundation grants contain a brief statement of the purpose of the research being undertaken.

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Timeline

1. 22 April 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 April 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 April 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 96-999.

   Source: Committee

5. 16 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 96-999.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 June 1980

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 4 September 1980

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

8. 4 September 1980

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #520 (314-55).

   Source: Floor

9. 4 September 1980

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #520 (314-55).

   Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 4 September 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 April 1980

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. White, Richard C. [D-TX-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill H.R. 7115 to authorize appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.
• related to ← National Science Foundation Authorization and Science and Technology Equal Opportunities Act