International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1156

International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015

Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish or designate a working group under the National Science and Technology Council that has the responsibility of identifying and coordinating international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen U.S. science and technology enterprise, improve economic and national security, and support U.S. foreign policy goals.

Requires the working group to be co-chaired by officials from OSTP and the Department of State.

Requires the working group to: (1) coordinate interagency international science and technology cooperative research and training activities and partnerships supported or managed by federal agencies; (2) establish federal priorities and policies for aligning such international research, training, and partnerships with U.S. foreign policy goals; (3) identify opportunities for new international research and training partnerships that advance science and technology and U.S. foreign policy priorities; (4) solicit recommendations from non-federal science and technology stakeholders; and (5) identify broad issues that influence the ability of U.S. scientists and engineers to collaborate with foreign counterparts.

Requires the Director to report every two years on the working group's activities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1156

Bill HR 1156 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2015. Bill HR 1156 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2015. Bill HR 1156's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 20, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1156

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Science, Technology, Communications

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Executive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesInternational scientific cooperationOffice of Science and Technology Policy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1156

International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015To authorize the establishment of a body under the National Science and Technology Council to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation opportunities.International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015To authorize the establishment or designation of a working group under the National Science and Technology Council to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation opportunities.

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