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H.R. 5116 (111th)

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010

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Introduced

22 April 2010

Last action

4 January 2011 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-358.

Sponsors

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]

Subjects

Energy, Education

Source updated

10 January 2026

Energy · Education

Summary

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Establishes, revises, and extends specified science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) programs, as well as engineering, research, and training programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for: (1) the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (3) the Department of Energy (DOE) for activities of the Office of Science.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Science and Technology

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 April 2010

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 May 2010

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 7 May 2010

    Discharge

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 7 May 2010

    Committee

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 7 May 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-478, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  10. 7 May 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-478, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 11 May 2010

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1344 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5116 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5116 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 May 2010

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1344 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5116 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.

    Source: Floor

  18. 12 May 2010

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1344. (consideration: CR H3356-3409)

    Source: Floor

  19. 12 May 2010

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1344 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5116.

    Source: Floor

  21. 13 May 2010

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 292 - 126 (Roll no. 270). (consideration: CR H3457)

    Source: Floor

  22. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3456)

    Source: Floor

  23. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Hall (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. (consideration: CR H3455-3457; text: CR H3455)

    Source: Floor

  24. 13 May 2010

    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. (text: CR 5/12/2010 H3364-3389)

    Source: Floor

  25. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3455)

    Source: Floor

  26. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1344, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chu amendment number 36.

    Source: Floor

  27. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  28. 13 May 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3444-3457)

    Source: Floor

  29. 28 May 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  30. 28 May 2010

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 - 150 (Roll no. 332).

    Source: Floor

  31. 28 May 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 - 150 (Roll no. 332).

    Source: Floor

  32. 28 May 2010

    Reported

    The Chair announced the unfinished business was the resumption of proceedings on H.R. 5116. At the time when proceedings had been postponed on May 13, 2010, the motion to recommit with instructions had been adopted and pursuant to the instructions contained in the motion, the amendment required to be reported back to the House had not yet been submitted. Pursuant to the instructions contained in the motion, the Chair recognized Mr. Gordon for the purpose of offering the amendment.

    Source: Floor

  33. 28 May 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4194)

    Source: Floor

  34. 9 June 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  35. 29 June 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  36. 17 December 2010

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10451-10452)

    Source: Floor

  37. 17 December 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  38. 17 December 2010

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  39. 17 December 2010

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  40. 21 December 2010

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1781 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5116, H.R. 2751 and H.R. 5142. Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5116, consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 2751, and consideration of the Senate amendment H.R. 2142

    Source: Floor

  41. 21 December 2010

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  42. 21 December 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 21 December 2010

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 130 (Roll no. 659). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8824-8841)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 21 December 2010

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 130 (Roll no. 659).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8824-8841)

    Source: NotUsed

  45. 21 December 2010

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1781, the Chair recognized Mr. Gordon (TN) for a motion.

    Source: Floor

  46. 21 December 2010

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8852)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 21 December 2010

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8823-8852)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 28 December 2010

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  49. 28 December 2010

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  50. 4 January 2011

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  51. 4 January 2011

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  52. 4 January 2011

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-358.

    Source: President

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