DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

Bill: 118-hr-2980
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Biological and life sciences
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Earth sciences
Intergovernmental relations
National Science Foundation
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). 
 
Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
 
DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration. 

action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). 
 
Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
 
DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration. 

action_date: 2023-12-04
text: 

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

 
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). 
 
Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
 
DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6090-6091)
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6090-6091)
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2980.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6090-6092)
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-209.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-209.
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House