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H.R. 7689 (96th)

Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act

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Introduced

27 June 1980

Last action

23 July 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Labor and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5], Rep. Royer, William [R-CA-11], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]

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2 September 2025

Summary

Research and Development Authorization Estimates Act - Amends the Presidential Science and Technology Advisory Organization Act to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to advise the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget every other fiscal year in preparing an estimate of the appropriate funding levels for research and development for each Federal department, agency and instrumentality for at least that and the following fiscal years. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify and describe situations and conditions which warrant special attention within the next four years, rather than the next five years as is now required, including the significant effects of current and projected trends in science and technology on the requirements of the Nation and existing and projected scientific and technological resources. Requires the director to consult with the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology concerning programs and responsibilities relating to the problems, constraints, and opportunities so identified, and to recommend legislation which will contribute to the resolution of such problems. Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to study on a continuing basis the impact of inflation on the conduct of federally-supported research and development. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the Foundation to annually submit to Congress an analysis of all Federal research and development funding by function.

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 96-1162.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 1980

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 96-1162.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 July 1980

    Passed

    Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 July 1980

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 July 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 July 1980

    Introduced

    Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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