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S. 527 (96th)

National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 March 1979

Last action

8 May 1979 · Floor

Status

Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 2729 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

21 April 2025

Taxation

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal years 1980 and 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1980, including the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences and engineering; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological behavioral, and social sciences; (5) science education programs; (6) applied science and research applications; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; and (8) program development and management. Authorizes appropriations as necessary to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981. Limits the transfer of funds from one category to another.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-106.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-106.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 May 1979

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 1 May 1979

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 1 March 1979

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