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H.R. 3332 (105th)

Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 March 1998

Last action

28 October 1998 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-305.

Sponsors

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]

Subjects

Defence, Energy, Transport, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Energy · Transport · Education

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Summary

Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998 - Declares the purposes of this Act to be to: (1) authorize research programs related to high-end computing and computation, human-centered systems, high confidence systems, and education, training, and human resources; and (2) provide for the development and coordination of a comprehensive and integrated U.S. research program on computer network infrastructure, high-speed data access, and networking technology. Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 (HPCA) to direct that the National High-Performance Computing Program provide for: (1) the development of technologies to advance Internet capacity and capabilities; and (2) high-performance testbed networks to develop and demonstrate advanced networking technologies and related advanced applications. Authorizes the National Science Foundation, the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Commerce, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other participating agencies to support the Next Generation Internet Program (Program), with specified objectives for increasing Internet capabilities as well as the development of other networking technologies. Directs the Advisory Committee on High-Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet (created under the HPCA) to assess and make recommendations concerning the extent to which: (1) the Program carries out the purposes of this Act and addresses concerns relating to geographic penalties (costs imposed on Internet users in rural or small population areas that are greater than those imposed on users in large population areas or areas closer to network facilities) and technology transfer to and from the private sector; and (2) the role of each Federal department and agency involved in implementing the Program is clear, complementary, and non-duplicative. Requires the Advisory Committee to assess Program implementation and report at least annually to the President and specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1999 and 2000 for the Program.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 May 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 September 1998

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 September 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 September 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 September 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 September 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 September 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7643-7646)

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 September 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 September 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 8 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12051-12052)

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12051-12052)

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 October 1998

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  17. 8 October 1998

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  18. 9 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 20 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 20 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 28 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-305.

    Source: President

  22. 28 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  23. 28 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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