S-2926 : Still Just a Bill


Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016

This bill amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding prize competitions, including to allow an agency to waive insurance requirements.

Each prize competition shall be published on a publicly accessible government website rather than in the Federal Register.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2016-05-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tom Udall [D] (NM)
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Government information and archives
  • Life, casualty, property insurance
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations

Related Bills

See Related Bills