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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1472
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005
for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 4, 2001
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Ms.
RIVERS, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. JACKSON-
LEE of Texas, Mr. WU, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. LARSON of Con-
necticut, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BACA, Mr.
BARCIA, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. MOORE) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Science
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2002, 2003,
2004, and 2005 for the National Science Foundation,
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 ‘‘National Science
Foundation Authorization Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) The National Science Foundation merits
praise and public recognition for its major contribu-
tions during the past 50 years to the development of
the Nation’s academic research enterprise, which is
the envy of the world.
(2) The economic strength and security of the
United States and the quality of life of all Ameri-
cans are grounded in the Nation’s scientific and
technological capabilities.
(3) The National Science Foundation plays a
key role in the support of basic research in all
science and engineering disciplines and in science,
mathematics, engineering, and technology education
at all levels.
(4) The research and education activities of the
National Science Foundation promote the discovery,
integration, dissemination, and application of new
knowledge in service to society and prepare future
generations of scientists, mathematicians, and engi-
neers who will be necessary to ensure America’s
leadership in the global marketplace.
(5) The National Science Foundation must be
provided with sufficient resources to enable it to
carry out its responsibilities to develop intellectual
capital, strengthen the scientific infrastructure, inte-
grate research and education, and enhance the deliv-
ery of mathematics and science education and im-
prove the technological literacy of all citizens.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) FISCAL YEAR 2002.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
appropriated to the National Science Foundation
$5,078,400,000 for fiscal year 2002.
(2) SPECIFIC
ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
authorized under paragraph (1)—
(A) $3,859,700,000 shall be made avail-
able to carry out Research and Related Activi-
ties, of which—
(i) $561,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Biological Sciences;
(ii) $556,300,000 shall be made avail-
able for Computer and Information Science
and Engineering;
(iii) $489,400,000 shall be made
available for Engineering;
(iv) $624,400,000 shall be made avail-
able for Geosciences;
(v) $1,028,700,000 shall be made
available for Mathematical and Physical
Sciences, of which $210,000,000 shall be
made available for Mathematical Sciences;
(vi) $189,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Social, Behavioral, and Economic
Sciences;
(vii) $236,000,000 shall be made
available for United States Polar Research
Programs;
(viii) $62,600,000 shall be made avail-
able for United States Antarctic Logistical
Support Activities; and
(ix) $112,300,000 shall be made avail-
able for Integrative Activities, of which
$75,000,000 shall be made available for
Major Research Instrumentation;
(B) $903,400,000 shall be made available
for Education and Human Resources, of
which—
(i) such sums as may be necessary
shall be made available to allow for a min-
imum of 900 new awards for Graduate Re-
search Fellowships;
(ii) $18,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for evaluation activities carried out by
the Research, Evaluation and Communica-
tion division; and
(iii) $67,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for research activities carried out by
the Research, Evaluation and Communica-
tion division, of which $25,000,000 shall
be made available for the Interagency Re-
search Initiative;
(C) $135,200,000 shall be made available
for Major Research Equipment, of which—
(i) $17,400,000 shall be made avail-
able for the EarthScope;
(ii) $16,900,000 shall be made avail-
able for the Large Hadron Collider;
(iii) $9,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Millimeter Array;
(iv) $12,500,000 shall be made avail-
able for HIAPER;
(v) $55,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Terascale Computing Systems;
and
(vi) $24,400,000 shall be made avail-
able for the Network for Earthquake Engi-
neering Simulation;
(D) $173,300,000 shall be made available
for Salaries and Expenses; and
(E) $6,800,000 shall be made available for
the Office of Inspector General.
(b) FISCAL YEAR 2003.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
appropriated to the National Science Foundation
$5,840,200,000 for fiscal year 2003.
(2) SPECIFIC
ALLOCATIONS.—Of the amount
authorized under paragraph (1)—
(A) $4,471,700,000 shall be made avail-
able to carry out Research and Related Activi-
ties, of which—
(i) $634,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Biological Sciences;
(ii) $645,200,000 shall be made avail-
able for Computer and Information Science
and Engineering;
(iii) $553,000,000 shall be made
available for Engineering;
(iv) $706,000,000 shall be made avail-
able for Geosciences;
(v) $1,216,900,000 shall be made
available for Mathematical and Physical