To strike the provisions regarding the working capital fund and to amend certain provisions regarding the National Science Foundation.
What it does: 16 changes: replaces text in 15 places, adds a section
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI)What it changes
16 changes to S. 761 · 4 shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Replaces “science and technology” with “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics”
[struck: science and technology][inserted: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics]Original wording
On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike “science and technology” and insert “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics”.
Change 2: Replaces “education” with “education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities”
[struck: education][inserted: education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities]Original wording
On page 25, line 5, strike “education” and insert “education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities”.
Change 3: Replaces “(d)” with “(c)”
[struck: (d)][inserted: (c)]Original wording
On page 45, line 3, strike “(d)” and insert “(c)”.
Change 4: Replaces “(f)” with “(d)”
[struck: (f)][inserted: (d)]Original wording
On page 47, line 21, strike “(f)” and insert “(d)”.
Change 5: Adds SEC. 1503. NOAA'S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION on page 49, between lines 17 and 18
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 1503. NOAA'S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION.
Inserted: (a) Participation in Interagency Activities.--The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be a full participant in any interagency effort to promote innovation and economic competitiveness through near-term and long-term basic scientific research and development and the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities.
Inserted: (b) Historic Foundation.--In order to carry out the participation described in subsection (a), the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall build on the historic role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in stimulating excellence in the advancement of ocean and atmospheric science and engineering disciplines and in providing opportunities and incentives for the pursuit of academic studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Original wording
On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:
Change 6: Rewrites page 170, lines 20–23
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 170, lines 20–23 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
Inserted: (2) $7,738,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
Inserted: (3) $8,899,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
Inserted: (4) $10,234,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.
Original wording
On page 170, strike lines 20 through 23 and insert the following:
Change 7: Replaces “Foundation, for each of the fiscal years 2008” with “Foundation, for fiscal year 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal years 2009”
In S. 761 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to ensure the continued involvement of experts at the National Science Foundation in improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary school levels by providing annual funding increases for the education and human resources programs of the National Science Foundation that are proportional to the funding increases provided to the Foundation overall.
(b) Equitable Distribution of New Funds.--Within the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 4001, there are authorized to be appropriated for the education and human resources programs of the National Science Foundation, for [inserted: fiscal year 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for ]each of the fiscal years
[struck: 2008][inserted: 2009] through 2011, an amount equal to $1,050,000,000 increased for each such fiscal year by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the appropriation for the National Science Foundation for such fiscal year above the amount appropriated to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 2007.SEC. 4003. GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AND GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS.
Original wording
On page 172, line 19, strike “Foundation, for each of the fiscal years 2008” and insert the following: “Foundation, for fiscal year 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal years 2009”.
Change 8: Replaces “2007” with “2008”
[struck: 2007][inserted: 2008]Original wording
On page 172, line 25, strike “2007” and insert “2008”.
Change 9: Replaces “5-year” with “4-year”
[struck: 5-year][inserted: 4-year]Original wording
On page 173, line 5, strike “5-year” and insert “4-year”.
Change 10: Replaces “an additional 250” with “additional”
[struck: an additional 250][inserted: additional]Original wording
On page 173, line 21, strike “an additional 250” and insert “additional”.
Change 11: Replaces “5-year” with “4-year”
[struck: 5-year][inserted: 4-year]Original wording
On page 174, line 5, strike “5-year” and insert “4-year”.
Change 12: Replaces “an additional 250” with “additional”
[struck: an additional 250][inserted: additional]Original wording
On page 174, line 17, strike “an additional 250” and insert “additional”.
Change 13: Replaces “restrict or bias” with “inhibit”
In S. 761 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(b) Priority Treatment.--The Director shall give priority in the selection of awards and the allocation of National Science Foundation resources to proposed research activities, and grants funded under the National Science Foundation's Research and Related Activities Account, that can be expected to make contributions in physical or natural science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, or that enhance competitiveness or innovation in the United States.
(c) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
[struck: restrict or bias ][inserted: inhibit ]the grant selection process against funding other areas of research deemed by the National Science Foundation to be consistent with its mandate nor to change the core mission of the National Science Foundation.SEC. 4007. REAFFIRMATION OF THE MERIT-REVIEW PROCESS OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.
Original wording
On page 183, line 4, strike “restrict or bias” and insert “inhibit”.
Change 14: Replaces “against” with “for”
In S. 761 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(b) Priority Treatment.--The Director shall give priority in the selection of awards and the allocation of National Science Foundation resources to proposed research activities, and grants funded under the National Science Foundation's Research and Related Activities Account, that can be expected to make contributions in physical or natural science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, or that enhance competitiveness or innovation in the United States.
(c) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict or bias the grant selection process
[struck: against][inserted: for] funding other areas of research deemed by the National Science Foundation to be consistent with its mandate nor to change the core mission of the National Science Foundation.SEC. 4007. REAFFIRMATION OF THE MERIT-REVIEW PROCESS OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.
Original wording
On page 183, line 5, strike “against” and insert “for”.
Change 15: Replaces “1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008” with “1862g), for fiscal year 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years 2009”
In S. 761 · Placed on Calendar Senate
SEC. 4008. EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH.
Within the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 4001, there are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research authorized under section 113 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g), for [inserted: fiscal year 2008, $125,000,000, and, for ]each of fiscal years
[struck: 2008][inserted: 2009] through 2011, an amount equal to $125,000,000 increased for each such year by an amount equal to the percentage increase in the appropriation for the National Science Foundation for such fiscal year above the total amount appropriated to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 2007.SEC. 4009. ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION.
Original wording
On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike “1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008” and insert the following: “1862g), for fiscal year 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years 2009”.
Change 16: Replaces “2007” with “2008”
[struck: 2007][inserted: 2008]Original wording
On page 184, line 8, strike “2007” and insert “2008”.
Shown as written
Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line 2 on page 45.
On page 47, line 8, strike through the end of line 20.
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As printed
On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike “science and technology” and insert “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics”.
On page 25, line 5, strike “education” and insert “education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities”.
Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line 2 on page 45.
On page 45, line 3, strike “(d)” and insert “(c)”.
On page 47, line 8, strike through the end of line 20.
On page 47, line 21, strike “(f)” and insert “(d)”.
On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:
SEC. 1503. NOAA'S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATION.
(a) Participation in Interagency Activities.--The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be a full participant in any interagency effort to promote innovation and economic competitiveness through near-term and long-term basic scientific research and development and the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities.
(b) Historic Foundation.--In order to carry out the participation described in subsection (a), the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall build on the historic role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in stimulating excellence in the advancement of ocean and atmospheric science and engineering disciplines and in providing opportunities and incentives for the pursuit of academic studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
On page 170, strike lines 20 through 23 and insert the following:
(1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(2) $7,738,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(3) $8,899,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(4) $10,234,000,000 for fiscal year 2011.
On page 172, line 19, strike “Foundation, for each of the fiscal years 2008” and insert the following: “Foundation, for fiscal year 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal years 2009”.
On page 172, line 25, strike “2007” and insert “2008”.
On page 173, line 5, strike “5-year” and insert “4-year”.
On page 173, line 21, strike “an additional 250” and insert “additional”.
On page 174, line 5, strike “5-year” and insert “4-year”.
On page 174, line 17, strike “an additional 250” and insert “additional”.
On page 183, line 4, strike “restrict or bias” and insert “inhibit”.
On page 183, line 5, strike “against” and insert “for”.
On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike “1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008” and insert the following: “1862g), for fiscal year 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years 2009”.
On page 184, line 8, strike “2007” and insert “2008”.
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Senate amendment submitted
April 23, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
April 23, 2007
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 906 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
April 23, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 906 proposed by Senator Inouye.(consideration: CR S4831-4836; text: CR S4831)
April 23, 2007
Amendment SA 906 proposed by Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S4831-4836; text: CR S4831) To strike the provisions regarding the working capital fund and to amend certain provisions regarding the National Science Foundation.
April 23, 2007
Amendment SA 906 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
April 23, 2007