Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Modernization Act of 2016
This bill amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to rename the National High-Performance Computing Program as the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program.
The Program, in addition to its current requirements, shall:
Participating federal agencies, working through the National Science and Technology Council, shall develop, and update every five years, a strategic plan for the Program.
The bill replaces the National Research and Education Network with a National Coordination Office, which the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall maintain, and which shall give technical and administrative support to participating federal agencies.
The bill repeals the authorization for a Next Generation Internet program.
The Program shall encourage participating agencies to support large-scale, long-term, interdisciplinary research and development activities in networking and information technology directed toward agency mission areas that have the potential for significant contributions to national economic competitiveness and for other significant societal benefits.
The National Coordination Office may conduct workshops and other activities on research areas of emerging importance.
The National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Energy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Education shall each engage in specified research and development activities in conjunction with the Program.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-14 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 7 (Roll no. 298). (text: CR H3708-3711) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3731-3732) | 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. 5312. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3708-3714) | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Floor | Mr. LaHood 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. 482. | House floor actions |
| 2016-06-13 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-620. | House floor actions |
| 2016-05-24 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House floor actions |
| 2016-05-24 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |