Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

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Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

Congress
114
Number
HR - 3293
Introduced on
2015-07-29
# Amendments
5
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/11/2016
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.

The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits•
Education programs funding•
National Science Foundation•
Research administration and funding•
Science and engineering education•
Scientific communication

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Dana Rohrabacher
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Stephen Knight
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F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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Alan Grayson
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Lamar Smith
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Jim Bridenstine
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Ralph Lee Abraham
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Bill Update Alert:  
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015
Amendment Update Alert:  
114 hamdt 931 - Amendment establishes that research conducted is consistent with the definition of basic research as it applies to the purpose and field of study and is in the national interest of the United States.
Amendment Update Alert:  
114 hamdt 933 - Amendment clarifies that the bill does not impact grant funding that has already been awarded by the National Science Foundation.
Amendment Update Alert:  
114 hamdt 932 - Amendment clarifies that language in the bill allowing research to be funded for the development of an American STEM workforce also includes computer science and information technology sectors.
Amendment Update Alert:  
114 hamdt 929 - Amendment sought to ensure that "Determination", as contained in the bill, is consistent with the mission of the agency and with the existing merit-review criteria.
Amendment Update Alert:  
114 hamdt 930 - Amendment ensures that NSF-funded research is consistent with established and widely accepted scientific methods applicable to the field of study of exploration.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/16/2016

Scientific Research in the National Interest Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative...

Latest Action2/11/2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.