NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016
This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to maintain a Large Facilities Office to support its research directorates in the development, implementation, and assessment of major multi-user research facilities.
The NSF shall appoint a senior agency official within the Office of the Director responsible for oversight of major multi-user research facilities.
Management fees shall be a portion of an NSF award that covers ordinary and legitimate business expenses, not otherwise allowable under the Cost Principles Uniform Guidance, which are necessary to maintain operational stability.
The NSF may provide such fees under an award only if the awardee has demonstrated that it has limited or no other financial resources available to cover the expenses for which the fees are sought.
The bill:
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-15 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate |
| 2016-06-14 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-14 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 9 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR 6/14/2016 H3732-3733) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-14 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3776-3777) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5049. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3735) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Mr. Loudermilk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 481. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-619. | House floor actions |
| 2016-04-27 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2016-04-27 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2016-04-26 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House floor actions |
| 2016-04-26 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |