National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002

Summary

National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 2003 through 2005, with specific allocations for: (1) Research and Related Activities; (2) Education and Human Resources; (3) Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction; (4) Salaries and Expenses; and (5) the Office of the Inspector General. Sets a limitation on the obligation of Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction funds. Requires the Director of NSF to submit to specified congressional committees annual plans for the allocation of funds authorized by this Act, including information on how the allocation for Research and Related Activities will affect research grants, trends in research support, and research opportunities in science, mathematics, and engineering. Requires the Director to: (1) develop, submit to the National Science Board for approval, and report annually to Congress on a list indicating the relative priority for funding under the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction account of each project the Board has approved for inclusion in a future budget request; and (2) include in the plan for construction and repair of national research facilities covered in the NSF annual budget request full life-cycle cost information. Prohibits the management of any national research facility project by an NSF temporary appointee. Directs: (1) NSF to assess and report to Congress on the Major Research Instrumentation Program; and (2) NSF and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish an Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 May 2002

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 May 2002

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 May 2002

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 May 2002

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 22 May 2002

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 May 2002

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 4 June 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 432 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4664 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

11. 4 June 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.

    Source: Calendars

12. 4 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-488.

    Source: Committee

13. 4 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 107-488.

    Source: Committee

14. 5 June 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

15. 5 June 2002

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 397 - 25 (Roll no. 212).

    Source: Floor

16. 5 June 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 397 - 25 (Roll no. 212).

    Source: Floor

17. 5 June 2002

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

18. 5 June 2002

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

19. 5 June 2002

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4664.

    Source: Floor

20. 5 June 2002

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4664 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

21. 5 June 2002

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Johnny Isakson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

22. 5 June 2002

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 432 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

23. 5 June 2002

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 432. (consideration: CR H3185-3203; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3195-3196)

    Source: Floor

24. 5 June 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 432 passed House.

    Source: Floor

25. 6 June 2002

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

26. 14 November 2002

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11155-11159)

    Source: Floor

27. 14 November 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

28. 14 November 2002

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

29. 14 November 2002

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

30. 15 November 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

31. 15 November 2002

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR 11/14/2002 H9009-9018; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR 11/14/2002 H9009-9018)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

32. 15 November 2002

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR 11/14/2002 H9009-9018; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR 11/14/2002 H9009-9018)

    Source: NotUsed

33. 15 November 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

34. 15 November 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

35. 9 December 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

36. 9 December 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

37. 19 December 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-368.

    Source: President

38. 19 December 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

39. 19 December 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 19 December 2002 · Official file
• Engrossed Amendment Senate · 15 November 2002 · Official file
• Referred in Senate · 6 June 2002 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 5 June 2002 · Official file
• Reported in House · 4 June 2002 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 7 May 2002 · Official file

Documents

17 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 19 December 2002

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 19 December 2002

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 15 November 2002

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 15 November 2002

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 14 November 2002

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 6 June 2002

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 6 June 2002

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 June 2002

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 June 2002

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 5 June 2002

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 4 June 2002

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 4 June 2002

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 2002

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• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] · R · Sponsor
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