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42 U.S.C. § 1882 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1882. Information furnished to Congressional committees
Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation and the National Science Board shall keep the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives fully and currently informed with respect to all of the activities of the National Science Foundation.
(Pub. L. 96–44, § 9, Aug. 2, 1979, 93 Stat. 335; Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 109(i), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 890; Pub. L. 103–437, § 15(c)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4591.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–44, known as the National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980. For classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the authorization act cited as the credit to this section, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior authorization acts:
Pub. L. 95–434, § 7, Oct. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 1050.
Pub. L. 95–99, § 11, formerly § 13, Aug. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 835, renumbered § 11, Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 109(h), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 890.
Pub. L. 94–471, § 11, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2058.
Pub. L. 94–86, § 11, Aug. 9, 1975, 89 Stat. 431.
Pub. L. 93–413, § 7, Sept. 4, 1974, 88 Stat. 1095.
Pub. L. 93–96, § 9, Aug. 16, 1973, 87 Stat. 317.
Pub. L. 91–120, § 6, Nov. 18, 1969, 83 Stat. 203.
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–437 substituted “Science, Space, and Technology” for “Science and Technology”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–159 inserted “and the National Science Board”.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Labor and Human Resources of Senate changed to Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate by Senate Resolution No. 20, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 19, 1999.
42 U.S.C. § 1883 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1883. Office of Small Business Research and Development
The National Science Foundation is authorized and directed to establish an Office of Small Business Research and Development. The Foundation through the Office of Small Business Research and Development and in cooperation and consultation with the Small Business Administration shall—
(1) foster communication between the National Science Foundation and the small business community, and insure that the set-aside for small business concerns provided under this Act or any other Act authorizing appropriations for the National Science Foundation is fully and effectively utilized;
(2) collect, analyze, compile, and publish information concerning grants and contracts awarded to small business concerns by the Foundation, and the procedures for handling proposals submitted by small business concerns;
(3) assist individual small business concerns in obtaining information regarding programs, policies, and procedures of the Foundation, and assure the expeditious processing of proposals by small business concerns based on scientific and technical merit; and
(4) recommend to the Director and to the National Science Board such changes in the procedures and practices of the Foundation as may be required to enable the Foundation to draw fully on the resources of the small business research and development community.
(Pub. L. 94–471, § 8, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2057; Pub. L. 99–386, title I, § 108, Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 822.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 94–471, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2053, known as the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1977, which, insofar as classified to the Code, enacted sections 1882 and 1883 of this title, amended section 1863 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1862, 1864, 1873, and 5820 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1976 Amendment note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1977, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Par. (5). Pub. L. 99–386 struck out par. (5) which related to quarterly reports to Congress concerning activities of Office of Small Business Research and Development.
42 U.S.C. § 1884 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1884. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 109(h), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 890
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–99, § 6, Aug. 15, 1977, 91 Stat. 833, related to the establishment, etc., of the Resource Center for Science and Engineering.
42 U.S.C. § 1885b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1885b. Participation in science and engineering of minorities and persons with disabilities
(a) The Foundation is authorized (1) to undertake or support a comprehensive science and engineering education program to increase the participation of minorities in science and engineering, and (2) to support activities to initiate research at minority institutions.
(b) The Foundation is authorized to undertake or support programs and activities to encourage the participation of persons with disabilities in the science and engineering professions.
(Pub. L. 96–516, § 34, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3012; Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 111(b)(7), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 892; Pub. L. 105–207, title II, § 202(d)(1), July 29, 1998, 112 Stat. 874.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–207, § 202(d)(1)(A), substituted section catchline for former section catchline.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–207, § 202(d)(1)(B), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b), which read as follows: “By September 30, 1981, the Director, with the advice and assistance of the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Technology established in section 1885c of this title, shall prepare and transmit to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives a report proposing a comprehensive and continuing program at the Foundation to promote the full participation of minorities in science and engineering. Such report shall contain budgetary and legislative recommendations for the carrying out of such program by the Foundation.”
1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–159, § 111(b)(7), substituted “science and engineering education” for “science education” and “engineering” for “technology”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–159, § 111(b)(7)(B), substituted “engineering” for “technology”.
42 U.S.C. § 1885d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1885d. Biennial reports
(a) By January 30 of each odd-numbered year, the Director shall simultaneously transmit a report to the Congress, the Attorney General, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(b) The report required by subsection (a) of this section shall contain—
(1) an accounting and comparison, by sex, race, and ethnic group and by discipline, of the participation of women and men in scientific and engineering positions, including—
(A) the number of individuals in permanent and temporary and in full-time and part-time scientific and engineering positions by appropriate level or similar category;
(B) the average salary of individuals in such scientific and engineering positions;
(C) the number and type of promotional opportunities realized by individuals in such scientific and engineering positions;
(D) the number of individuals serving as principal investigators in federally conducted or federally supported research and development; and
(E) the unemployment rate of individuals seeking scientific and engineering positions;
(2) an assessment, including quantitative and other data, of the proportion of women and minorities studying scientific and engineering fields, including mathematics and computer skills, at all educational levels; and
(3) such other data, analyses, and evaluations as the Director, acting on the advice of the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, determines appropriate to carry out the Foundation’s functions as well as the policies and programs of sections 1885 to 1885d of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–516, § 37, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3013; Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 111(b)(9), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 893; Pub. L. 108–360, title II, § 208, Oct. 25, 2004, 118 Stat. 1679.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 1885 to 1885d of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning sections 31 et seq. of Pub. L. 96–516, as amended, known as the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, which enacted sections 1885 to 1885d of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 1861 and 1885 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–360 substituted “By January 30 of each odd-numbered year” for “By January 30, 1982, and biennially thereafter”.
1985—Subsec. (b)(1), (2). Pub. L. 99–159, § 111(b)(9)(A), substituted “engineering” for “technical” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 99–159, § 111(b)(9)(B), substituted “Engineering” for “Technology”.
42 U.S.C. § 1886 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1886. Data collection and analysis
The National Science Foundation is authorized to design, establish, and maintain a data collection and analysis capability in the Foundation for the purpose of identifying and assessing the research facilities needs of universities. The needs of universities, by major field of science and engineering, for construction and modernization of research laboratories, including fixed equipment and major research equipment, shall be documented. University expenditures for the construction and modernization of research facilities, the sources of funds, and other appropriate data shall be collected and analyzed. The Foundation, in conjunction with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall conduct the necessary surveys every 2 years and report the results to the Congress. The first report shall be submitted to the Congress by September 1, 1986.
(Pub. L. 99–159, title I, § 108, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 888.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 1886a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1886a. Data on specific fields of study
The National Science Foundation shall continue to collect statistically reliable data on the field of degree of college-educated individuals to fulfill obligations under section 1863(j)(1) of this title and the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885 et. seq.). If the Director of the Foundation determines that there is a legal impediment to the continued collection of this data, he shall inform the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005.
(Pub. L. 109–155, title VII, § 721, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2938.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, referred to in text, is Part B of Pub. L. 96–516, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 3010, as amended, which enacted sections 1885 to 1885d of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 1861 and 1885 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section, formerly classified to section 16831 of this title, was transferred following the enactment of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs, by Pub. L. 111–314.
Section was enacted as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Science of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007. Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
42 U.S.C. § 1887 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1887. Indemnification of grantees, contractors, and subcontractors under ocean drilling program; approvals and certifications by Director
The Foundation is on and after November 25, 1985, authorized to indemnify grantees, contractors, and subcontractors associated with the ocean drilling program under the provisions of section 2354 of title 10, with all approvals and certifications required thereby made by the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(Pub. L. 99–160, title II, § 201, Nov. 25, 1985, 99 Stat. 922.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the appropriation act cited as the credit to this section, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation act: Pub. L. 98–371, title II, § 201, July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1228.
42 U.S.C. § 1891, 1892 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 1891, 1892. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–224, § 10(a), Feb. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 6
text: Section 1891, Pub. L. 85–934, § 1, Sept. 6, 1958, 72 Stat. 1793, authorized the head of each executive agency to make grants for support of scientific research with institutions of higher education, etc. See section 6301 et seq. of Title 31, Money and Finance.
text: Section 1892, Pub. L. 85–934, § 2, Sept. 6, 1958, 72 Stat. 1793, authorized the head of each executive agency to vest title to equipment, where feasible, in institutions of higher education, etc., involved in basic or applied scientific research pursuant to grants.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Section 10(a) of Pub. L. 95–224 provided that sections 1891 and 1892 are repealed effective one year after the date of enactment of Pub. L. 95–224, which was approved Feb. 3, 1978.
heading: Repeals
text: Pub. L. 95–224, § 10(a), Feb. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 6, which repealed these sections and provided for the effective date of that repeal was itself repealed by Pub. L. 97–258, § 5(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1068, 1083.
42 U.S.C. § 1893 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1893. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–608, § 1(1), Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1967
text: Section, Pub. L. 85–934, § 3, Sept. 6, 1958, 72 Stat. 1793; Pub. L. 94–273, § 2(24), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 376, required a report to the appropriate committees of Congress by agencies or departments making grants for basic scientific research under this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 1900 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1900. Interior Department programs
(a) Authorization for research contracts
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into contracts with educational institutions, public or private agencies or organizations, or persons for the conduct of scientific or technological research into any aspect of the problems related to the programs of the Department of the Interior which are authorized by statute.
(b) Capabilities of prospective contractors; advice and assistance, coordination of research, lines of inquiry, and cooperation
The Secretary shall require a showing that the institutions, agencies, organizations, or persons with which he expects to enter into contracts pursuant to this section have the capability of doing effective work. He shall furnish such advice and assistance as he believes will best carry out the mission of the Department of the Interior, participate in coordinating all research initiated under this section, indicate the lines of inquiry which seem to him most important, and encourage and assist in the establishment and maintenance of cooperation by and between the institutions, agencies, organizations, or persons and between them and other research organizations, the United States Department of the Interior, and other Federal agencies.
(c) Research reports or publications
The Secretary may from time to time disseminate in the form of reports or publications to public or private agencies or organizations, or individuals such information as he deems desirable on the research carried out pursuant to this section.
(Pub. L. 89–672, § 1, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 951; Pub. L. 96–470, title I, § 108(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2239.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 96–470 struck out subsec. (d) which provided that no contract involving more than $25,000 be executed under subsec. (a) of this section prior to 30 calendar days from the date submitted to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives and the 30 calendar days not include days on which either the Senate or House of Representatives is not in session because of an adjournment of more than 3 calendar days to a day certain or an adjournment sine die.
42 U.S.C. § 1900b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1900b. Amendment, modification, or repeal of authorizations for execution of contracts for research
Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to amend, modify, or repeal any provisions of law administered by the Secretary of the Interior which authorize the making of contracts for research.
(Pub. L. 89–672, § 3, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 951.)
42 U.S.C. § 1921 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1921. Establishment of medals for bravery; rules and regulations; conditions governing awards
The Department of Justice be, and it is, authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations establishing a medal; the method of selecting such recipient thereof so that an award shall be made to any child residing in the United States, who is eighteen years old or under, who has exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decision, presence of mind, and unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or her own personal safety, in an effort to save or successfully saving the life or lives of any person or persons whose life or lives were in actual imminent danger.
(Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 1, 64 Stat. 397.)
42 U.S.C. § 1922 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1922. Establishment of medals for character and service; condition governing awards
The Department of Justice shall also honor by an appropriate medal such American boy or girl citizens, eighteen years old or under, who, in the opinion of the said Department of Justice, shall have achieved outstanding or unusual recognition for character and service during any given year.
(Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 2, 64 Stat. 397.)
42 U.S.C. § 1923 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1923. Names of medals; presentation
The medal to be awarded for bravery or valor as defined in section 1921 of this title shall be known as the Young American Medal for Bravery, while the medal for outstanding character and service as defined in section 1922 of this title shall be known as the Young American Medal for Service, and such medals shall be presented personally by the President of the United States for and on behalf, and in the name of the President and the Congress of the United States of America.
(Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 3, 64 Stat. 398.)
42 U.S.C. § 1924 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1924. Certificate of commendation accompanying awards; limitation on number of yearly awards
Accompanying such medals designated in this chapter there shall be an appropriate certificate of commendation presented to the recipient or recipients stating (a) the circumstances under which the act of bravery was performed, and (b) citing the outstanding recognition for character and service: Provided, That there shall not be awarded in any one calendar year in excess of four such medals, to wit, two for bravery and two for character and service, as herein authorized.
(Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 4, 64 Stat. 398.)
42 U.S.C. § 1925 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1925. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 5, 64 Stat. 398, which required the Department of Justice to submit an annual report furnishing a list of the names of all those upon whom the President has conferred either the Young American Medal for Bravery or the Young American Medal for Service, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, item 6 on page 117 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 1926 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1926. Authorization of appropriations
It shall also be the duty of the Department of Justice to list in its annual budget request the sum of money necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, which sum is authorized in a sum not to exceed $5,000 per annum.
(Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 6, 64 Stat. 398.)