Scientific Research in the National Interest Act
This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-11 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Vote | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H684) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Vote | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 69). (consideration: CR H692) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H692) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Edwards motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments to increase understanding of the causes and prevention of gun violence. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Ms. Edwards moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H691; text: CR H691) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H691) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3293. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H690-693) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3293 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the committee rise. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 6. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 5. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 4. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. E.B. Johnson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 609, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B. Johnson amendment No. 2. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3293. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | The Speaker designated the Honorable Rodney Davis to act as Chairman of the Committee. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 609 and Rule XVIII. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 609. (consideration: CR H677-690) | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-10 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 609 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-09 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 609 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-02 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314. | House floor actions |
| 2016-02-02 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-412. | House floor actions |
| 2015-10-08 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2015-10-08 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-07-29 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-29 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |