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H.R. 820 (103rd)

National Competitiveness Act of 1994

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 February 1993

Last action

28 September 1994 · Floor

Status

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER PRIVILEGED MOTION - Mr. Rohrabacher notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 820.

Sponsors

Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Klein, Herbert C. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19], Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Johnson, Don [D-GA-10], Rep. Coppersmith, Sam [D-AZ-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Thornton, Ray [D-AR-4], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

Subjects

Transport, Education

Source updated

14 January 2025

Transport · Education

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Manufacturing Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs Title III: Critical Technologies Subtitle A: Benchmarking Science and Technology Subtitle B: Advanced Technology Program Subtitle C: Civilian Technology Loan Program Subtitle D: Civilian Technology Development Program Title IV: Miscellaneous Title V: Authorizations of Appropriations Title I: General Provisions - National Competitiveness Act of 1993 - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. Title II: Manufacturing - Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1993 - (Sec. 204) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish the National Technology Outreach Program to assist U.S. manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized firms, to expand the use of technology and modern manufacturing processes. Provides for: (1) a related communications infrastructure; (2) an information clearinghouse; and (3) manufacturing outreach centers. (Sec. 205) Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Program, whose goal shall be to create programs to develop design and manufacturing technologies and associated applications, including advanced computer integration and electronic networks. (Sec. 207) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize the Institute to establish local manufacturing offices. (Sec. 208) Establishes within the Institute a State Technology Extension Program. Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs - (Sec. 212) Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and strengthen the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. (Secs. 213 and 214) Authorizes the Director to establish: (1) graduate traineeships; (2) a manufacturing managers in the classroom program; and (3) a quality management program. Title III: Critical Technologies - Subtitle A: Benchmarking Science and Technology - (Sec. 301) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make the Department of Commerce the lead Federal agency in making available information for assessing the comparative strength of U.S. scientific and technological capabilities. Directs: (1) the Secretary to establish within the Technology Administration an Office of Technology Monitoring and Assessment; and (2) such Office to establish a related fellowship program. Subtitle B: Advanced Technology Program - (Secs. 321 and 322) Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an expansion plan for the Advanced Technology Program. Authorizes Program support of large-scale joint ventures. Subtitle C: Civilian Technology Loan Program - (Sec. 331) Authorizes the Secretary to make or guarantee loans to qualified small and medium businesses for research, development, or utilization of critical or advanced technologies. Subtitle D: Civilian Technology Development Program - Civilian Technology Development Act of 1993 - (Secs. 343 through 361) Establishes within the Technology Administration: (1) a program to supplement the availability of long-term investment capital for U.S. critical or advanced technology businesses through licensed technology investment companies; and (2) an Office of Technology Financing to administer such program. Establishes a related Civilian Technology Development Advisory Committee. Title IV: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 401) Establishes a Department of Commerce Technology Advisory Board to assist the Technology Administration. (Sec. 402) Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to expand the Institute's standard pilot program to permit contracts with non-Federal organizations to promote U.S. technical standards dissemination activities abroad. (Sec. 403) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to prohibit the making of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award within a category or subcategory if there are no qualifying enterprises. Makes educational institutions an Award category. (Sec. 407) Directs the Critical Technologies Institute to report to the Congress on advanced lithography technologies for the production of semiconductor devices. (Sec. 408) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for American workforce quality partnerships (training consortia between industry and institutions of higher education). Title V: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E281)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 February 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 February 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 February 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 2 March 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 March 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 March 1993

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  12. 30 March 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 21 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 22 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 28 April 1993

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10.

    Source: Committee

  16. 28 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 29 April 1993

    Passed

    Mr. Brown (CA) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until midnight on May 3 to file a report on H.R. 820. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  18. 3 May 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 35.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 3 May 1993

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-77. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  20. 3 May 1993

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-77. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  21. 4 May 1993

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 164 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 820 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Sec. 2 of H. Res. 164. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI are waived.

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 164 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  23. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 820 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  24. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable H. Martin Lancaster to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  25. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 820 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Sec. 2 of H. Res. 164. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. Points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI are waived.

    Source: Floor

  26. 5 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 164. (consideration: CR H2287-2297)

    Source: Floor

  27. 5 May 1993

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 164 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 6 May 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 820 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  29. 6 May 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  30. 6 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2310-2336)

    Source: Floor

  31. 12 May 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 820 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  32. 12 May 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  33. 12 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2437-2453)

    Source: Floor

  34. 13 May 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 820 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  35. 13 May 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  36. 13 May 1993

    Floor

    The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Walker amendment.

    Source: Floor

  37. 13 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  38. 19 May 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2530)

    Source: Floor

  39. 19 May 1993

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  40. 19 May 1993

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 167 (Roll no. 173).

    Source: Floor

  41. 19 May 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 167 (Roll no. 173).

    Source: Floor

  42. 19 May 1993

    Failed

    On motion to recommit Failed by voice vote. (consideration: CR H2561-2562)

    Source: Floor

  43. 19 May 1993

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  44. 19 May 1993

    Floor

    Mr. Walker moved to recommit to Science, Space and Technology.

    Source: Floor

  45. 19 May 1993

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  46. 19 May 1993

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 820.

    Source: Floor

  47. 19 May 1993

    Passed

    Mr. Valentine asked unanimous consent that the time for debate and offering of amendments conclude by 6 p.m. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  48. 19 May 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  49. 24 May 1993

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. (consideration: CR S3006)

    Source: IntroReferral

  50. 28 July 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  51. 16 March 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Hollings; Rockefeller; Danforth. (consideration: CR S3006)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 16 March 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

    Source: Floor

  53. 16 March 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 4 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59-40. Record Vote No: 60.

    Source: Floor

  54. 16 March 1994

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  55. 16 March 1994

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  56. 17 March 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  57. 19 July 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5807)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 19 July 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of the House bill (except secs. 211-14 and 504), and the Senate amendment (except title XI, secs. 221, 303(d), 504, and 601-13), and modifications committed to conference: Brown (CA), Valentine, Roemer, McHale, Becerra, Walker, Lewis (FL), and Rohrabacher.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  59. 19 July 1994

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  60. 19 July 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to agree to the provisions of the Senate amendment which would repeal the existing prohibition on judicial review of federal agency compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

    Source: Floor

  61. 19 July 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Walker moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  62. 19 July 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  63. 19 July 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Brown (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  64. 25 July 1994

    Floor

    APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONFEREES TO H.R. 820 - Without objection, the Chair announced additional conferee appointments on H.R. 820, National Competitiveness Act.

    Source: Floor

  65. 27 September 1994

    Reported

    Mr. Walker notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct the managers on the part of the House to insist on a provision that requires a regulatory impact analysis and unfunded mandate estimate for each bill or joint resolution reported by any committee of the House or the Senate, or considered on the floor of either House, and for every Federal department or executive branch agency regulatory action.

    Source: Floor

  66. 27 September 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  67. 27 September 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  68. 28 September 1994

    Floor

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER PRIVILEGED MOTION - Mr. Rohrabacher notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 820.

    Source: Floor

Votes

16 March 1994 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 820 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 59 · No 40 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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