National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985

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National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1985 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) U.S. Antarctic Program; (6) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (7) program development and management; and (8) science and engineering education. Limits the amounts of appropriations which may be expended for: (1) consultation; and (2) for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfers of funds among the categories: (1) provided such funds transferred to and from any category do not exceed ten percent of the amount authorized for such category; and (2) in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized for such category when 30 days have passed after specified congressional committees are notified of the proposed transfer. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions to study and make recommendations to the Foundation on issues relating to research and education in science and engineering. Authorizes the Board discretion in fixing the size and composition of a special commission (currently, limited to six scientists and five non- scientists). Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 to repeal: (1) the requirement that the Director of the National Science Foundation establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students; and (2) the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to repeal: (1) the prohibition against a Foundation employee registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and is made in connection with official duties; and (2) the requirement that National Science Board members be notified of board meetings by registered or certified mail. Increases the value of contracts, grants, or other arrangements which may be made by the Director without the Board's approval, providing certain other conditions are met.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 25 May 1984

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 April 1984

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