Economic Competitiveness, International Trade, and Technology Development Act of 1987

Summary

Economic Competitiveness, International Trade, and Technology Development Act of 1987 - Title I: Department of Industry and Technology - Part A: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to U.S. international competitiveness. Part B: Establishment and Organization - Establishes the Department of Industry and Technology (Department) as an executive department which shall be administered by a Secretary of Industry and Technology (Secretary). Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary and a Deputy Secretary of Industry and Technology. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary, including: (1) to seek and promote new opportunities for U.S. products in the world market place; (2) to assist U.S. businesses in developing export markets; and (3) to develop programs to promote U.S. international economic and technology policy. Establishes within the Department the Office of the Under Secretary for Industry. Provides that such Office shall be administered by the Under Secretary of Industry and Technology for Industry. Declares that such Office shall be composed of: (1) the Office of Economic Analysis; (2) the Office of Trade Development; (3) the United States and Foreign Commercial Service; (4) the Office of Economic Development; (5) the Bureau of the Census; (6) the Minority Business Development Agency; (7) the Office of the Chief Economist; and (8) the Office of Strategic Resources. Provides for the establishment of such offices and the transfer to such offices of specified functions of the Department of Commerce. Establishes within the Department the Office of the Under Secretary for Technology. Provides that such Office shall be administered by the Under Secretary of Industry and Technology for Technology. Declares that such Office shall be composed of: (1) the Advanced Civilian Technology Agency; (2) the Office of Technology Information; (3) the Patent and Trademark Office; (4) the National Bureau of Standards; and (5) the Office of Communications and Information. Provides for the establishment of such offices and the transfer to such offices of specified functions of the Department of Commerce. Establishes within the Office of Technology Information the National Technical Information Service. Establishes within the Department the United States Travel and Tourism Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires the appointment within the Department of two additional Assistant Secretaries of Industry and Technology, a General Counsel, and an Inspector General. Part C: Advanced Civilian Technology Agency - Establishes within the Department the Advanced Civilian Technology Agency. Provides that such Agency shall be administered by an Administrator. Sets forth the functions of such Agency. Establishes within such Agency the National Advanced Civilian Technology Advisory Board to provide advice on Agency activities and programs to the Secretary, the Under Secretary of Industry and Technology for Technology, and the Administrator. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Administrator, to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with research and development organizations to support long-term projects for: (1) research and development of new or advanced technology for the private sector of the U.S. economy; and (2) research concerning the commercial adaptation of such technology. Sets forth requirements with respect to such grants and contracts. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Part D: Transfers to the Department - Transfers all functions of the Department of Commerce to the Secretary. Part E: Administrative Provisions - Sets forth administrative provisions dealing with: (1) Department of Industry and Technology personnel; (2) the power of the Secretary to delegate functions; (3) the succession of officers within the Department; (4) the authority of the Secretary to reorganize the Department; (5) the authority of the Secretary to issue rules and regulations; (6) the establishment of a working capital fund for the Department; and (7) other administrative matters. Part F: Conforming Provisions - Sets forth conforming amendments. Title II: United States Trade Administration - Redesignates the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President as the United States Trade Administration. Redesignates the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and each Deputy USTR as the United States Trade Administrator (USTA) and Deputy USTA, respectively. Transfers certain functions of the Department of Commerce to the USTA. Requires two additional Deputy USTAs to be appointed. Sets forth the functions of such Administrator. Title III: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Sets forth transitional, savings, and conforming provisions relating to changes made by this Act. Terminates the Department of Commerce. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 June 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 9 June 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 June 1987

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 June 1987

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.

   Source: Calendars

7. 23 June 1987

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-82. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

8. 23 June 1987

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-82. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 July 1987

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Subjects on the Table.

   Source: Calendars

10. 22 July 1987

    Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure into S. 1420.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 23 June 1987

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 May 1987

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
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