Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016

Senate Bill 2926 - Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2926 Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016 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, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2926

Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016

This bill amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding prize competitions, including to allow an agency to waive insurance requirements.

Each prize competition shall be published on a publicly accessible government website rather than in the Federal Register.

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Current Status of Bill S 2926

Bill S 2926 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2016. Bill S 2926 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2016. Bill S 2926's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 12, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2926

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2926

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Government information and archives

- Life, casualty, property insurance

- Research administration and funding

- Research and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2926

Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016

A bill to make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, and for other purposes.

Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016