Stevenson Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980

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Introduced

24 May 1979

Last action

21 October 1980 · Became law

Status

Public Law 96-480.

Summary

National Technology Innovation Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an Office of Industrial Technology to enhance technological innovation for the improvement of the economic, environmental and social well-being of the United States. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress, within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the progress, findings, recommendations, and conclusions of activities conducted. Requires the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Director of the Office who shall provide assistance for the establishment of Centers of Industrial Technology, whose activities shall include: (1) research supportive of technology and industrial innovation including cooperative industry-university basic and applied research; (2) assistance in the evaluation and development of technological ideas supportive of industrial innovation and new business ventures; (3) technological assistance and advisory services to industry; and (4) curriculum development and instruction in invention, entrepreneurship, and industrial innovation. Declares that such centers shall be affiliated with a university or nonprofit institution, and authorizes the Director to make available nonrenewable planning grants to such universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing a plan for the management and evaluation of the activities proposed within the particular Center, including the consideration of means to place the Center on a self-sustaining basis. Declares that each Center has the option of acquiring title to any invention conceived under the auspices of the Center that was supported at least in part by Federal funds and that the Secretary shall obtain title to any invention for which such option is not exercised. Authorizes the Director to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to assist any activity established under this Act. Prohibits any such grant or cooperative agreement from exceeding 75 percent of the total cost of the program or project involved. Sets forth the terms and conditions for such grants or cooperative agreements. Requires the Director to seek the advice and cooperation of departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by the programs established under this Act. Authorizes the Director to receive moneys from other departments and agencies to support activities of the Centers. Establishes an independent committee to be known as the Industrial Technology Review Panel which shall review annually the activities of the Office and advise the Secretary and the Director with respect to such activities. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act through fiscal year 1984.

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Timeline

24 May 1979
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 1979
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-781.
Source: Committee
15 May 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-781.
Source: Committee
28 May 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
28 May 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
30 May 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1199.
Source: Committee
29 July 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1199.
Source: Committee
8 September 1980
Passed
Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
8 September 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
8 September 1980
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
26 September 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to certain House amendments.
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26 September 1980
Passed
Senate agreed to certain House amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 September 1980
Passed
Senate disagreed to certain House amendments.
Source: Floor
1 October 1980
NotUsed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House receded from certain of its amendments.
Source: NotUsed
1 October 1980
ResolvingDifferences
House receded from certain of its amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
8 October 1980
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
9 October 1980
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
10 October 1980
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
10 October 1980
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
21 October 1980
President
Public Law 96-480.
Source: President
21 October 1980
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
21 October 1980
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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Public Law (PDF)
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Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
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Passed Senate amended
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
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Introduced in Senate
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