H.R. 3293 — 114th Congress
Scientific Research in the National Interest Act
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Latest action
Feb 11, 2016Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS summary
As of Feb 10, 2016Passed House amended
Scientific Research in the National Interest Act
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.
The bill declares that such a determination shall be made after a research grant or cooperative agreement proposal has first satisfied the NSF's reviews for Merit and Broader Impacts.
Congressional Research Service, via api.congress.gov (public domain)
Roll-call votes
3 on record| Date | Chamber | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2016 | House | On Passage | Passed (236–178) |
| Feb 10, 2016 | House | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed (177–241) |
| Feb 10, 2016 | House | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed (181–235) |
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