United States · Law · S
S. 189 (108th)
21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Introduced
16 January 2003
Last action
3 December 2003 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 108-153.
Sponsors
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Subjects
Transport, Education
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act - Directs the President to establish a National Nanotechnology Research Program. Requires such Program, through appropriate Federal agencies, councils, and the National Coordination Office, to: (1) establish goals, priorities, grand challenges (fundamental problems in science and engineering that will require the application of nanotechnology), and metrics for evaluating Federal nanotechnology research, development, and other activities; (2) invest in Federal research and development (R&D) programs in nanotechnology and related sciences to achieve those goals; and (3) provide for coordination of Federal nanotechnology activities. Requires the Program, through its participating agencies, to develop, fund, and manage Federal research programs concerning: (1) long-term basic nanoscience and engineering research; (2) essential grand challenges and interdisciplinary research and education teams; (3) interdisciplinary nanotechnology research centers; (4) research infrastructure and equipment; (5) the Center for Ethical, Societal, Educational, Legal, and Workforce Issues Related to Nanotechnology to be established by the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF); (6) technology transition; and (7) research areas identified by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) which are not being adequately addressed by the agencies' current research programs. Directs NSTC to: (1) oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program; (2) establish an Information Services and Applications Council; and (3) submit an annual report to Congress on the Program.. Directs the President to establish a National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel and a National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. Provides for the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a triennial evaluation of the Program. Requires the NSF Director to: (1) collect and disseminate studies on the societal, ethical, educational, and workforce implications of nanotechnology; and (2) collect data on the size of the anticipated nanotechnology workforce needed and assess the adequacy of the trained talent pool to fill such needs.
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Timeline
16 January 2003
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
16 January 2003
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1080-1081)
Source: IntroReferral
16 January 2003
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
1 May 2003
Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-789.
Source: Committee
19 June 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
15 September 2003
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 280.
Source: Calendars
15 September 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-147.
Source: Committee
15 September 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-147.
Source: Committee
18 November 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15100-15102)
Source: Floor
18 November 2003
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15090-15102; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15090-15096)
Source: Floor
19 November 2003
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
19 November 2003
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
19 November 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11680-11682)
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11680-11682)
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 189.
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11680-11685)
Source: Floor
20 November 2003
Floor
Mr. Boehlert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
25 November 2003
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
25 November 2003
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
3 December 2003
Became law
Became Public Law No: 108-153.
Source: President
3 December 2003
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
3 December 2003
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 3 December 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 18 November 2003 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 15 September 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 16 January 2003 · Download file
Documents
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
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