I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4801 
To establish the Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and 
Diplomacy, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2010 
Mr. BERMAN (for himself, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BAIRD, and 
Mr. HOLT) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science 
and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To establish the Global Science Program for Security, 
Competitiveness, and Diplomacy, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Global Science Pro-
gram for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act 
of 2010’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
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(1) International scientific collaboration pro-
motes the national security and economic competi-
tiveness of the United States. It is therefore a key 
foreign policy priority of Congress to support such 
collaboration. 
(2) During the Cold War, scientific collabora-
tion bolstered relationships with United States allies 
and provided helpful engagement with adversaries. 
(3) International scientific collaboration today 
helps the United States find technical solutions to 
key global challenges, promotes economic develop-
ment at home and abroad, improves bilateral rela-
tionships, leverages the capabilities of foreign sci-
entists and engineers, creates technology that im-
proves quality of life, promotes United States values, 
and enhances the reputation of the United States in 
the world. 
(4) The United States faces competition from 
other countries in the field of international scientific 
collaboration. Forging international networks with 
the best individuals and institutions abroad is essen-
tial to advancing long-term United States economic 
interests. 
(5) Simultaneously, it is of the highest priority 
for United States national security to ensure that 
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scientists who have been engaged in weapons of 
mass destruction (WMD)-related research and engi-
neering are encouraged and supported, in partner-
ship with foreign governments, to engage in produc-
tive civil initiatives. This collaboration and other 
international scientific partnerships can be applied 
directly to solving pressing problems of global secu-
rity, including global pandemics and climate change. 
(6) Ensuring long-term stability and prosperity 
in countries vulnerable to terrorist influence requires 
promoting effective economic development and build-
ing the capacity of foreign partners to address con-
ditions that give rise to terrorism. International sci-
entific collaboration provides a means to advance 
these objectives. 
(7) In an era where international skepticism 
about United States foreign policy abounds, civil so-
ciety—including scientists and engineers—plays a 
critical role in advancing the foreign policy interests 
of the United States via engagement with scientists 
abroad. Among foreign scientists and engineers, the 
United States remains the most attractive destina-
tion in the world for graduate education and career- 
long collaboration. 
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(8) There are a range of activities, such as col-
laborative research and exchange programs, best 
suited to non-government organizations, where inde-
pendence from the United States Government pro-
vides greater flexibility, agility, and, in some cases, 
credibility, with foreign scientists. 
(9) United States scientists, engineers, and 
innovators are an underutilized asset in efforts to 
advance United States diplomatic objectives; facili-
tating contact between such individuals and foreign 
populations of interest will advance overall United 
States foreign policy objectives. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ELIGIBLE
COUNTRY.—The term ‘‘eligible 
country’’ means— 
(A) a country classified by the World Bank 
as either lower-middle-income or low-income 
economies; 
(B) a country located in the Middle East; 
(C) a country with a majority population 
of Muslims; or 
(D) any other country as determined by 
the Secretary of State. 
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(2) FEDERAL
SCIENCE
AGENCY.—The term 
‘‘Federal science agency’’ means any Federal agency 
that is responsible for at least two percent of the 
total Federal obligation for research and develop-
ment at institutions of higher education, according 
to the most recent data available from the National 
Science Foundation. 
(3) ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘organization’’ 
means an educational institution, corporation, part-
nership, firm, or entity exempt from taxation under 
section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
and described in section 501(c)(3) of such Code. 
SEC. 4. GLOBAL SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR SECURITY, COM-
PETITIVENESS, AND DIPLOMACY. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State shall 
establish a program to be known as the ‘‘Global Science 
Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy’’ 
(referred to in this section and sections 5 and 6 as the 
‘‘Program’’) in accordance with this section and sections 
5 and 6. 
(b) ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED.—The Program shall 
carry out, through the provision of grants, the following 
activities: 
(1) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH.— 
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(A) IN
GENERAL.—Establish global re-
search competitions that will undertake the fol-
lowing: 
(i) Address the following global chal-
lenges: ocean acidification, nonprolifera-
tion, multiple drug resistant diseases, 
water-borne diseases, development of sus-
tainable renewable energy resources, sani-
tation, food shortage, and water resources. 
(ii) Engage former WMD scientists to 
assist in their transition to peaceful, civil-
ian research. 
(iii) Provide incentives for United 
States businesses to undertake programs 
employing such scientists for peaceful pur-
poses. 
(iv) Foster stronger partnerships and 
relations between United States and for-
eign universities in science and technology. 
(B) ACTIVITIES.—Such global research 
competitions shall include— 
(i) grants for not more than five years 
of collaborative research and development 
projects between United States scientists 
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and engineers and scientists and engineers 
from eligible countries; and 
(ii) grants to enhance existing United 
States-based research programs by adding 
an international partner from an eligible 
country. 
(2) INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING.— 
(A) GOALS.—The goals of such grants 
shall be to— 
(i) strengthen the research infrastruc-
ture and science and engineering curricula 
of institutes of higher learning in eligible 
countries; 
(ii) engage foreign students early in 
their careers with United States scientists 
and engineers in order to bring such stu-
dents into the global sphere of science and 
foster critical thinking; and 
(iii) expand existing scholarship ex-
changes with students from eligible coun-
tries. 
(B) RESTRICTIONS.—The following restric-
tions shall apply to the Program: 
(i) Funds may not be used for con-
struction of facilities. 
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(ii) Not more than 10 percent of each 
grant may be used for purchase of equip-
ment. 
(iii) No eligible country may receive 
more than 10 percent of the funds author-
ized to be appropriated for the Program 
for any fiscal year. 
(C) ACTIVITIES.—Such grants may in-
clude— 
(i) establishing research and education 
centers at institutes of higher learning in 
eligible countries to carry out the purposes 
of this Act; and 
(ii) providing equipment and training. 
(3) NONPROLIFERATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Conduct research and 
training programs that— 
(i) engage scientists and engineers 
who might otherwise be exploited to par-
ticipate in illicit nuclear or WMD weapons 
programs; 
(ii) help prevent nuclear and WMD 
proliferation; or 
(iii) encourage foreign scientists and 
engineers, in collaboration with United 
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States partners, to develop technologies 
and methods to combat WMD terrorism. 
(B) ACTIVITIES.—Such research and train-
ing programs may include— 
(i) collaborative research competitions 
that would provide research grants to for-
eign scientists and engineers with WMD 
experience or who could be targeted to par-
ticipate in a WMD or nuclear weapons 
program, and United States scientists and 
engineers; and 
(ii) research and training programs 
for personnel of eligible countries who will 
be implementing nuclear cooperation agree-
ments with the United States or otherwise 
participating in nuclear programs. 
(4) GLOBAL VIRTUAL SCIENCE LIBRARY.—To 
make grants to organizations that provide online ac-
cess at little or no cost for scientists and engineers 
in eligible countries to worldwide science journals. 
(c) CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.—Grants awarded pur-
suant to subsection (b) (except for grants awarded pursu-
ant to paragraph (3) of such subsection) shall be competi-
tive, peer-reviewed, and merit-based. 
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(d) ADDITIONAL FUNDING.—In applying for a grant, 
an organization shall demonstrate how it will seek, to the 
maximum extent possible, additional funding from partner 
organizations, foreign governments, private businesses, 
and other entities, ideally to the level of a full match. 
SEC. 5. MANAGEMENT. 
(a) POLICY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State, in 
consultation with the Director of the Office of 
Science and Technology Policy, shall promulgate 
guidelines for review of grant applications to the 
Program. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The guidelines required 
under this subsection shall address, at a minimum, 
the following: 
(A) Criteria by which grants shall be se-
lected, including a description of diplomatic ob-
jectives of the Program. 
(B) Policies to ensure that grants are in 
furtherance of United States diplomatic objec-
tives. 
(C) The countries and regions to partici-
pate in the Program. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State shall 
coordinate with the Director of the Office of Science 
and Technology Policy and the Director of the Na-
tional Science Foundation to administer and imple-
ment the Program, in accordance with the guidelines 
promulgated pursuant to subsection (a). 
(2) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—The Di-
rector of the National Science Foundation shall per-
form the following activities for the Program: 
(A) Subject to the guidelines promulgated 
pursuant to subsection (a), develop and issue 
solicitations for projects described in section 
4(b), or coordinate with other Federal science 
agencies to develop and issue solicitations, as 
appropriate. 
(B) Establish peer review panels comprised 
of individuals with demonstrated experience in 
relevant fields to— 
(i) review proposals for grants; and 
(ii) provide recommendations regard-
ing evaluation of such proposals. 
(C) Award grants based on the peer review 
recommendations. 
(D) Administer grants on behalf of the 
Program. 
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(c) ACCEPTANCE
OF
FUNDS
FROM
OUTSIDE 
SOURCES.—The Program may accept funds from outside 
sources, including foreign governments, nongovernmental 
organizations, and private business entities. 
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act 
may be construed to make any grant recipient an agent 
or establishment of the United States Government. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than November 30 
of each year, the President shall transmit to Con-
gress a report relating to the Program for the pre-
ceding fiscal year. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following informa-
tion: 
(A) A comprehensive and detailed report 
on all operations, activities, and accomplish-
ments under the Program. 
(B) All expenditures of funds from the 
Program. 
(C) A report on metrics used to gauge suc-
cess of the Program. 
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SEC. 6. FUNDING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to the President such sums as may be necessary 
to carry out sections 4 and 5. 
(b) ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES.—Amounts appro-
priated pursuant to the authorization for appropriations 
under subsection (a)— 
(1) may be referred to as the ‘‘Global Science 
Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplo-
macy’’; and 
(2) may remain available until expended. 
(c) TRANSFER AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of State 
may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated pursu-
ant to this section to other Federal agencies, including the 
National Science Foundation, for the purposes of admin-
istering the Program. The Director of the National 
Science Foundation (NSF) may transfer funds trans-
ferred to the NSF, as appropriate, to other Federal 
science agencies for the purpose of implementing the Pro-
gram. 
SEC. 7. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the Office of the Science and Technology 
Advisor of the Department of State should be fur-
ther integrated into the overall activities of the De-
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partment of State, including greater involvement in 
the activities of regional bureaus; and 
(2) science is a critical, underutilized resource 
for United States diplomacy, and that the activities 
of bureaus with oversight over science programs 
within the Department should be integrated. 
SEC. 8. EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that— 
(1) scientific fellows at the Department of State 
critically augment the capacity of the Department 
and United States embassies to address science and 
technology issues; 
(2) Federal agencies are reluctant to pay the 
costs of scientists detailed to serve in United States 
embassies; and 
(3) expanding existing fellowship programs will 
meet the Department’s needs to enhance the role of 
science at United States embassies. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State is au-
thorized to establish a program to be known as the ‘‘Em-
bassy Science Fellows Program’’ to serve the following 
purposes: 
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(1) Pay for the costs of scientists employed at 
Federal agencies to serve in the Department of 
State for a period of not longer than three years. 
(2) Enhance the role scientists play in strength-
ening United States diplomatic efforts. 
(3) Ensure the placement of scientists at 
United States embassies. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—From 
amounts made available to the Diplomatic and Consular 
Programs account of the Department of State, there is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State 
such sums as may be necessary to implement the Program 
authorized to be established in accordance with subsection 
(b). 
(d) ACCEPTANCE
OF
FUNDS
FROM
OUTSIDE 
SOURCES.—The Embassy Science Fellows Program may 
accept funds from outside sources, including foundations, 
nongovernmental organizations, and private business enti-
ties. 
SEC. 9. JEFFERSON SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that— 
(1) tenured academic scientists from United 
States institutions of higher learning can provide 
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critical expertise and inform foreign policy matters 
at the Department of State; 
(2) United States academic institutions enjoy 
an enhanced reputation in the international scientific 
community; 
(3) the presence of United States scientists at 
the Department of State enhances the utility of 
science as tool for diplomatic engagement; and 
(4) the Jefferson Science Fellows Program au-
thorized to be established pursuant to this section 
will provide a successful model for augmenting the 
scientific expertise at the Department of State. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State is au-
thorized to establish a program to be known as the ‘‘Jef-
ferson Science Fellows Program’’ to serve the following 
purposes: 
(1) Provide an opportunity for tenured re-
search-active scientists and engineers from the 
United States academic community to serve in the 
Department of State for one year. 
(2) Maintain an ongoing interactive relationship 
between United States academic institutions and the 
Department of State by utilizing former Jefferson 
Fellows as expert consultants for short-term projects 
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for at least five years following their fellowship ten-
ure. 
(3) Enhance the availability at the Department 
of State of up-to-date scientific knowledge relevant 
to foreign policy and international relations. 
(4) Enhance the use of science as a tool for di-
plomacy at the Department of State. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—From 
amounts made available to the Diplomatic and Consular 
Programs account of the Department of State, there is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State 
such sums as may be necessary to implement the Jefferson 
Science Fellows Program authorized to be established in 
accordance with subsection (b). 
(d) ACCEPTANCE
OF
FUNDS
FROM
OUTSIDE 
SOURCES.—The Jefferson Science Fellows Program may 
accept funds from outside sources, including foundations, 
nongovernmental organizations, and private business enti-
ties. 
SEC. 10. SCIENTIFIC ENVOYS PROGRAM. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State shall 
establish a program to be known as the ‘‘Scientific Envoys 
Program’’. In carrying out the Program, the Secretary 
shall appoint scientists and engineers, including Nobel 
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Prize Laureates and renowned researchers and professors, 
to serve as envoys on behalf of the United States to— 
(1) represent the commitment of the United 
States to promote, in collaboration with other coun-
tries, the advancement of science and technology; 
and 
(2) facilitate partnership with eligible countries. 
(b) RESTRICTIONS.—The following restrictions shall 
apply to the Program: 
(1) Of amounts authorized to be appropriated 
for the Program, funds may be used to cover only 
the travel and per diem costs of envoys appointed by 
the Secretary of State. 
(2) The total length of travel for any envoy may 
not exceed 14 days. 
(3) Not more than 12 envoys may be appointed 
annually. 
(4) An envoy may serve a term of not longer 
than 3 years. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—From 
amounts made available to the Exchange and Cultural Af-
fairs account of the Department of State, there is author-
ized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State such 
sums as may be necessary to implement the Program au-
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thorized to be established in accordance with subsection 
(a). 
SEC. 11. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING SCIENCE-RE-
LATED 
CONFERENCES, 
EXCHANGES, 
AND 
PROGRAMS. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) The United States is a preeminent location 
for science-related conferences, exchanges, and pro-
grams. 
(2) Such conferences contribute to State and 
local economies and provide critical opportunities for 
United States scientists to interact with foreign 
counterparts. 
(3) Recently, the visa process to gain admission 
to the United States for such events has become suf-
ficiently onerous to deter foreign visitors whom the 
United States should welcome. 
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that relevant Federal agencies should work to im-
prove the overall visa process to ensure that the United 
States remains a central destination for such conferences, 
exchanges, and programs. 
Æ 
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