National Science Foundation Authorization Act

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act - Title I: Appropriations Authorized - Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for designated uses to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1977. Requires that reports made by the Director of the National Science Foundation of the Foundation's activities pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act contain specified information. Requires the Director to report to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the Senate: (1) the extent to which the results of specified research projects have been utilized and any barriers to such utilization; and (2) a monthly statement on all grants or contracts completed by the Foundation during the previous 30 days. Title II: National and International Needs and Resources - Directs the Foundation to conduct and support activities designed to improve and promote the use of the scientific and technological resources of the United States in solving international problems. Directs the Foundation to encourage and promote the conduct of underdisciplinary research. Directs the Foundation to establish a "science for citizens program" to improve public understanding of public policy issues involving science and technology and to facilitate the participation of the scientific community in solving public policy issues. Establishes an advisory committee to participate in the planning and implementation of such program. Directs the Foundation to initiate a continuing education program for scientists and engineers who have engaged in their careers for at least five years. Authorizes the Foundation to make grants for curricula development and to award fellowships. Directs the Foundation to establish six Minority Centers for Graduate Education in Science and Engineering. Directs the Foundation to establish an Office of Small Business Research and Development. Requires the Director to initiate an intensive search for qualified women and members of minority groups to fill executive level positions in the Foundation. Authorizes the Foundation to establish an Advisory Council on the National Science Foundation. Title III: National Science and Technology Policy - Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to include among the Foundation's functions recommending and encouraging the application of scientific and technical knowledge to the solution of national and international problems. Revises certain qualifications for National Science Board membership. Title IV: General Provisions - Authorizes the appropriation of funds not to exceed $6,000,000 for expenses incurred by the Foundation outside the United States. Requires the Director to keep the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the Senate fully informed of the Foundation's activities.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 May 1976

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 March 1976

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