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H.R. 4502

Biotechnology Science Coordinating and Competitiveness Act of 1988

(Reported to House from the Committee on Science, Space and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 100-993 (Part I))

Biotechnology Science Coordinating and Competitiveness Act of 1988 - Title I: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish in the National Library of Medicine the National Center for Biotechnology Information to focus and expand the collection, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of the results of biotechnology research by information systems and to support the development of new information technologies regarding the molecular processes that control health and disease. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.

Title II: National Biotechnology Policy Commission - Establishes in the executive branch a National Biotechnology Policy Commission to develop a national strategy which increases U.S. competitiveness in biotechnology through such means as strengthening cooperation between the Government and the private sector. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.

Title III: Human Genome Research and Development - Establishes a National Advisory Panel on the Human Genome to advise the Commission and the Task Force established by this Act on matters concerning the mapping and sequencing of the humane genome. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Establishes an Interagency Task Force, to consist of the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to: (1) coordinate national activities regarding the construction of maps of human chromosomes and DNA of other organisms; (2) coordinate the development of new tools to analyze DNA; and (3) determine what actions are appropriate in light of the recommendations made by the Panel. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Reported to House by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-993 (Part I).

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-993 (Part I).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  2. Committee5000

    Reported to House by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-993 (Part I).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  4. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  5. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  6. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  7. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.

    Science, Research and Technology Subcommittee
  8. CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Environment Subcommittee
  9. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment Subcommittee
  10. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  11. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee
  12. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Sep 28, 198818
(Reported to House from the Committee on Science, Space and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 100-993 (Part I))

Biotechnology Science Coordinating and Competitiveness Act of 1988 - Title I: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish in the National Library of Medicine the National Center for Biotechnology Information to focus and expand the collection, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of the results of biotechnology research by information systems and to support the development of new information technologies regarding the molecular processes that control health and disease. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.

Title II: National Biotechnology Policy Commission - Establishes in the executive branch a National Biotechnology Policy Commission to develop a national strategy which increases U.S. competitiveness in biotechnology through such means as strengthening cooperation between the Government and the private sector. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.

Title III: Human Genome Research and Development - Establishes a National Advisory Panel on the Human Genome to advise the Commission and the Task Force established by this Act on matters concerning the mapping and sequencing of the humane genome. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Establishes an Interagency Task Force, to consist of the Secretary of Energy, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to: (1) coordinate national activities regarding the construction of maps of human chromosomes and DNA of other organisms; (2) coordinate the development of new tools to analyze DNA; and (3) determine what actions are appropriate in light of the recommendations made by the Panel. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Apr 29, 198800

Biotechnology Science Coordination and Competitiveness Act of 1988 - Establishes the National Biotechnology Policy Commission to evaluate Government, as well as non-confidential privately funded, biotechnology activities, including both basic and applied research and the development of related commercial industries and products. Directs the Commission, beginning in 1990, to submit to the President and to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives biannual reports containing recommendations in connection with specified biotechnology-related topics. Mandates that these reports be published and made available to the public.