H.R. 3293House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed House

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

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

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

February 11, 2016

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

July 29, 2015

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

July 29, 2015

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

October 8, 2015

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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

October 8, 2015

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Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412.

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

February 2, 2016

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.

February 2, 2016

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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 609 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.

February 9, 2016 • 7:55 PM

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Rule H. Res. 609 passed House.

February 10, 2016 • 2:41 PM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. (consideration: CR H677-690)

February 10, 2016 • 2:48 PM

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Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.

February 10, 2016 • 2:48 PM

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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 609 and Rule XVIII.

February 10, 2016 • 2:48 PM

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The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee.

February 10, 2016 • 2:48 PM

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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3293.

February 10, 2016 • 2:49 PM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2.

February 10, 2016 • 3:43 PM

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

February 10, 2016 • 3:53 PM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3.

February 10, 2016 • 3:53 PM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4.

February 10, 2016 • 3:58 PM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 5.

February 10, 2016 • 4:04 PM

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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 6.

February 10, 2016 • 4:08 PM

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Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the committee rise.

February 10, 2016 • 4:12 PM

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

February 10, 2016 • 4:12 PM

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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3293 as unfinished business.

February 10, 2016 • 4:12 PM

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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H690-693)

February 10, 2016 • 4:46 PM

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

February 10, 2016 • 4:47 PM

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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3293.

February 10, 2016 • 5:10 PM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H691)

February 10, 2016 • 5:10 PM

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The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

February 10, 2016 • 5:10 PM

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Ms. Edwards moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H691; text: CR H691)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

February 10, 2016 • 5:11 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to increase understanding of the causes and prevention of gun violence.

February 10, 2016 • 5:13 PM

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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H692)

February 10, 2016 • 5:21 PM

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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 69). (consideration: CR H692)

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February 10, 2016 • 5:28 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70).(text: CR H684)

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February 10, 2016 • 5:34 PM

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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H684)

View vote Passed

February 10, 2016 • 5:34 PM

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

February 10, 2016 • 5:34 PM

SenateIntro Referral

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

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

February 11, 2016

Voting History

3 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

February 10, 2016 at 5:33 PM

On Passage

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

236 - 178

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

February 10, 2016 at 5:27 PM

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Failed

177 - 241

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

February 10, 2016 at 5:08 PM

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Failed

181 - 235

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Referred in SenateIssued February 11, 2016

IIB

114th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 3293

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 11, 2016

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

AN ACT

To provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Scientific Research in the National Interest Act.

Greater accountability in Federal funding for research

(a)

Standard for award of grants

The National Science Foundation shall award Federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if an affirmative determination is made by the Foundation under subsection (b) and written justification relating thereto is published under subsection (c).

(b)

Determination

A determination referred to in subsection (a) is a justification by the responsible Foundation official as to how the research grant or cooperative agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, consistent with the Foundation mission as established in the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), and further—

(1)

is worthy of Federal funding;

(2)

is consistent with established and widely accepted scientific methods applicable to the field of study of exploration;

(3)

is consistent with the definition of basic research as it applies to the purpose and field of study; and

(4)

is in the national interest, as indicated by having the potential to achieve—

(A)

increased economic competitiveness in the United States;

(B)

advancement of the health and welfare of the American public;

(C)

development of an American STEM workforce, including computer science and information technology sectors, that is globally competitive;

(D)

increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology in the United States;

(E)

increased partnerships between academia and industry in the United States;

(F)

support for the national defense of the United States; or

(G)

promotion of the progress of science for the United States.

(c)

Written justification

Public announcement of each award of Federal funding described in subsection (a) shall include a written justification from the responsible Foundation official as to how a grant or cooperative agreement meets the requirements of subsection (b).

(d)

Implementation

A determination under subsection (b) shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has satisfied the Foundation’s reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts. Nothing in this section shall be construed as altering the Foundation’s intellectual merit or broader impacts criteria for evaluating grant applications.

(e)

Clarification

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impact Federal funding for research grants or cooperative agreements awarded by the National Science Foundation prior to the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives February 10, 2016.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk