HR 5116 - Science and Technology Funding - Key Vote

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Elton Gallegly voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.

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May 28, 2010 House Bill Passed
April 22, 2010 Introduced

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HR 5116 - Science and Technology Funding

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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (262-150) - May 28, 2010 (Key vote)

Title: Science and Technology Funding

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes appropriations of $84.22 billion, in addition to authorizations of other unspecified amounts, for science and technology research and development purposes.

Highlights:

Authorizes specific appropriations of $43.97 billion for the National Science Foundation, including the following (Sec. 212):

$7.48 billion for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$8.13 billion for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$8.76 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$9.44 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$10.16 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $30.17 billion for the Department of Energy Office of Science, including the following (Sec. 611):

$5.25 billion for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$5.61 billion for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$6.01 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$6.43 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$6.88 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $5.38 billion for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including the following (Sec. 402):

$991.1 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$992.4 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$1.08 billion for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$1.13 billion for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$1.19 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $3.15 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), including the following (Sec. 622):

$300 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$450 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$600 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$800 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$1 billion for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $860 million for the Energy Innovation Hubs Program, including the following (Sec. 632):

$110 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$135 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$195 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$210 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$210 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $500 million for federal loan guarantees for "innovative technologies in manufacturing," including the following (Sec. 502):

$100 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$100 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$100 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$100 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$100 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Authorizes specific appropriations of $176 million for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education programs at the Department of Energy, including the following (Sec. 303):

$30 million for fiscal year 2010-2011;
$32 million for fiscal year 2011-2012;
$36 million for fiscal year 2012-2013;
$38 million for fiscal year 2013-2014; and
$40 million for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Establishes the Regional Innovation Program, through which Regional Innovation Cluster Grants may be awarded on a competitive basis for activities related to the formation and development of regional innovation clusters, and authorizes the appropriation of "such sums as are necessary" for each of fiscal years 2010-2011 through 2014-2015 for purposes related to the program (Sec. 503).

Defines "regional innovation cluster" as a geographically bounded network of similar, synergistic, or complimentary entities that meet the following criteria (Sec. 503):

Are engaged with a particular industry sector;
Have "active channels" for business transactions and communication;
Share specialized infrastructure, labor markets, and services; and
Leverage the region's "unique competitive strengths" to "stimulate innovation and create jobs."

See The Voting Record
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Legislation - Introduced (House) - April 22, 2010

Title: Science and Technology Funding

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