National Science Foundation Authorization Act

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1978, including the following categories: (1) $249,200,000 for mathematical and physical sciences and engineering; (2) $213,400,000 for astronomical, atmospheric, Earth, and ocean sciences; (3) $47,475,000 for United States Antarctic research program; (4) $144,800,000 for biological, behavioral and social sciences; (5) $75,700,000 for science education programs; (6) $78,000,000 for Research Applied to National Needs; (7) $22,600,000 for Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs; and (8) $47,825,000 for Program Development and Management. Limits the transfer of funds from one category to another.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 April 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-93.

   Source: Committee

4. 18 April 1977

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-93.

   Source: Committee

5. 5 May 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 May 1977

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 March 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → National Science Foundation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978
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