To streamline the collection and distribution of government information.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 21, 2015)
Repeals the National Technical Information Act of 1988, effective one year after the enactment of this Act (thus abolishes the National Technical Information Service [NTIS]).
Directs: (1) the Secretary of Commerce, the Archivist of the United States, the Comptroller General, and the Commissioner of Social Security to consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to determine if any NTIS function is critical to the U.S. economy; (2) the Comptroller General to determine which of any such critical functions are not being carried out by any other agency or instrumentality of the federal government; and (3) the Secretary of Commerce, prior to the effective date of this Act, to submit to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance a written certification that all NTIS operations have been terminated.
What just happenedFeb 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Research and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jan 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House