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Bill108th CongressFiled Jul 11, 2003Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1395

Technology Administration Authorization Act of 2003

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 30, 2003)

Technology Administration Authorization Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) the Scientific and Technical Research and Services laboratory activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); (2) NIST facilities construction and maintenance; (3) the NIST Teacher Science and Technology Enhancement Institute program; (4) the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program; (5) the NIST Advanced Technology program; (6) activities of the Under Secretary for Technology and the Office of Technology Policy; and (7) activities of the Office of Space Commercialization.

Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make nonprofit organizations eligible for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards for improvement in the quality of goods and services resulting from quality management.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Science regarding the financial status of the National Technical Information Service.

What just happenedOct 30, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 30, 200301

Technology Administration Authorization Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) the Scientific and Technical Research and Services laboratory activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); (2) NIST facilities construction and maintenance; (3) the NIST Teacher Science and Technology Enhancement Institute program; (4) the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program; (5) the NIST Advanced Technology program; (6) activities of the Under Secretary for Technology and the Office of Technology Policy; and (7) activities of the Office of Space Commercialization.

Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make nonprofit organizations eligible for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards for improvement in the quality of goods and services resulting from quality management.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Science regarding the financial status of the National Technical Information Service.

Introduced in SenateJul 11, 200300

Technology Administration Authorization Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) the Scientific and Technical Research and Services laboratory activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); (2) NIST facilities construction and maintenance; (3) the Teacher Science and Technology Enhancement Institute program; (4) the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program; (5) activities of the Under Secretary for Technology and the Office of Technology Policy; and (6) activities of the Office of Space Commercialization.

Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make nonprofit organizations eligible for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality awards for improvement in the quality of goods and services resulting from quality management.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Science regarding the financial status of the National Technical Information Service.