[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1472 Introduced in House (IH)]
107th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1472
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005
for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 4, 2001
Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Hall of Texas, Ms.
Rivers, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Israel, Mr. Costello, Ms. Jackson-Lee of
Texas, Mr. Wu, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms.
Lofgren, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Baca, Mr. Barcia, Mr. Baird, and
Mr. Moore) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Science
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A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005
for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``National Science Foundation
Authorization Act of 2001''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) The National Science Foundation merits praise and
public recognition for its major contributions during the past
50 years to the development of the Nation's academic research
enterprise, which is the envy of the world.
(2) The economic strength and security of the United States
and the quality of life of all Americans are grounded in the
Nation's scientific and technological capabilities.
(3) The National Science Foundation plays a key role in the
support of basic research in all science and engineering
disciplines and in science, mathematics, engineering, and
technology education at all levels.
(4) The research and education activities of the National
Science Foundation promote the discovery, integration,
dissemination, and application of new knowledge in service to
society and prepare future generations of scientists,
mathematicians, and engineers who will be necessary to ensure
America's leadership in the global marketplace.
(5) The National Science Foundation must be provided with
sufficient resources to enable it to carry out its
responsibilities to develop intellectual capital, strengthen
the scientific infrastructure, integrate research and
education, and enhance the delivery of mathematics and science
education and improve the technological literacy of all
citizens.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Fiscal Year 2002.--
(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the National Science Foundation $5,078,400,000 for fiscal year
2002.
(2) Specific allocations.--Of the amount authorized under
paragraph (1)--
(A) $3,859,700,000 shall be made available to carry
out Research and Related Activities, of which--
(i) $561,000,000 shall be made available
for Biological Sciences;
(ii) $556,300,000 shall be made available
for Computer and Information Science and
Engineering;
(iii) $489,400,000 shall be made available
for Engineering;
(iv) $624,400,000 shall be made available
for Geosciences;
(v) $1,028,700,000 shall be made available
for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, of
which $210,000,000 shall be made available for
Mathematical Sciences;
(vi) $189,000,000 shall be made available
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences;
(vii) $236,000,000 shall be made available
for United States Polar Research Programs;
(viii) $62,600,000 shall be made available
for United States Antarctic Logistical Support
Activities; and
(ix) $112,300,000 shall be made available
for Integrative Activities, of which
$75,000,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Instrumentation;
(B) $903,400,000 shall be made available for
Education and Human Resources, of which--
(i) such sums as may be necessary shall be
made available to allow for a minimum of 900
new awards for Graduate Research Fellowships;
(ii) $18,000,000 shall be made available
for evaluation activities carried out by the
Research, Evaluation and Communication
division; and
(iii) $67,000,000 shall be made available
for research activities carried out by the
Research, Evaluation and Communication
division, of which $25,000,000 shall be made
available for the Interagency Research
Initiative;
(C) $135,200,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Equipment, of which--
(i) $17,400,000 shall be made available for
the EarthScope;
(ii) $16,900,000 shall be made available
for the Large Hadron Collider;
(iii) $9,000,000 shall be made available
for Millimeter Array;
(iv) $12,500,000 shall be made available
for HIAPER;
(v) $55,000,000 shall be made available for
Terascale Computing Systems; and
(vi) $24,400,000 shall be made available
for the Network for Earthquake Engineering
Simulation;
(D) $173,300,000 shall be made available for
Salaries and Expenses; and
(E) $6,800,000 shall be made available for the
Office of Inspector General.
(b) Fiscal Year 2003.--
(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the National Science Foundation $5,840,200,000 for fiscal year
2003.
(2) Specific allocations.--Of the amount authorized under
paragraph (1)--
(A) $4,471,700,000 shall be made available to carry
out Research and Related Activities, of which--
(i) $634,000,000 shall be made available
for Biological Sciences;
(ii) $645,200,000 shall be made available
for Computer and Information Science and
Engineering;
(iii) $553,000,000 shall be made available
for Engineering;
(iv) $706,000,000 shall be made available
for Geosciences;
(v) $1,216,900,000 shall be made available
for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, of
which $300,000,000 shall be made available for
Mathematical Sciences;
(vi) $259,000,000 shall be made available
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences;
(vii) $267,000,000 shall be made available
for United States Polar Research Programs;
(viii) $62,600,000 shall be made available
for United States Antarctic Logistical Support
Activities; and
(ix) $128,000,000 shall be made available
for Integrative Activities, of which
$85,000,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Instrumentation;
(B) $1,038,900,000 shall be made available for
Education and Human Resources, of which--
(i) such sums as may be necessary shall be
made available to allow for a minimum of 900
new awards for Graduate Research Fellowships;
(ii) $20,000,000 shall be made available
for evaluation activities carried out by the
Research, Evaluation and Communication
division; and
(iii) $77,000,000 shall be made available
for research activities carried out by the
Research, Evaluation and Communication
division, of which $28,000,000 shall be made
available for the Interagency Research
Initiative;
(C) $138,700,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Equipment, of which--
(i) $28,500,000 shall be made available for
the EarthScope;
(ii) $9,700,000 shall be made available for
the Large Hadron Collider;
(iii) $15,000,000 shall be made available
for Millimeter Array;
(iv) $12,000,000 shall be made available
for the National Ecological Observatory
Network;
(v) $39,500,000 shall be made available for
HIAPER; and
(vi) $4,500,000 shall be made available for
the Network for Earthquake Engineering
Simulation;
(D) $183,700,000 shall be made available for
Salaries and Expenses; and
(E) $7,200,000 shall be made available for the
Office of Inspector General.
(c) Fiscal Year 2004.--
(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the National Science Foundation $6,716,200,000 for fiscal year
2004.
(2) Specific allocations.--Of the amount authorized under
paragraph (1)--
(A) $5,176,300,000 shall be made available to carry
out Research and Related Activities, of which--
(i) $329,000,000 shall be made available
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences;
(ii) $390,000,000 shall be made available
for Mathematical Sciences; and
(iii) $100,000,000 shall be made available
for the Major Research Instrumentation;
(B) $1,194,700,000 shall be made available to carry
out Education and Human Resources;
(C) $142,900,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Equipment, of which--
(i) $15,700,000 shall be made available for
the EarthScope;
(ii) $25,000,000 shall be made available
for Millimeter Array;
(iii) $20,000,000 shall be made available
for the National Ecological Observatory
Network;
(iv) $7,500,000 shall be made available for
HIAPER; and
(v) $17,000,000 shall be made available for
the Network for Earthquake Engineering
Simulation;
(D) $194,700,000 shall be made available for
Salaries and Expenses; and
(E) $7,600,000 shall be made available for the
Office of Inspector General.
(d) Fiscal Year 2005.--
(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the National Science Foundation $7,723,600,000 for fiscal year
2005.
(2) Specific allocations.--Of the amount authorized under
paragraph (1)--
(A) $5,988,000,000 shall be made available to carry
out Research and Related Activities, of which
$480,000,000 shall be made available for Mathematical
Sciences;
(B) $1,373,900,000 shall be made available to carry
out Education and Human Resources;
(C) $147,200,000 shall be made available for Major
Research Equipment, of which--
(i) $13,200,000 shall be made available for
the EarthScope;
(ii) $35,000,000 shall be made available
for Millimeter Array;
(iii) $27,000,000 shall be made available
for the National Ecological Observatory
Network; and
(iv) $7,500,000 shall be made available for
HIAPER;
(D) $206,400,000 shall be made available for
Salaries and Expenses; and
(E) $8,100,000 shall be made available for the
Office of Inspector General.
SEC. 4. PRIORITY FOR RESOURCE ALLOCATION.
In allocating resources made available under section 3 for Research
and Related Activities, the National Science Foundation shall give
priority to increasing average grant size and duration.
SEC. 5. PROPORTIONAL REDUCTION OF RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
AMOUNTS.
If the amount appropriated pursuant to section 3(a)(2)(A),
3(b)(2)(A), or 3(c)(2)(A) is less than the amount authorized under that
subparagraph, the amount available for each scientific directorate and
major activity under that subparagraph shall be reduced by the same
proportion.
SEC. 6. CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES.
From appropriations made under authorizations provided in this Act,
the Director of the National Science Foundation may use not more than
$10,000 in each fiscal year for official consultation, representation,
or other extraordinary expenses.
SEC. 7. MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION.
The National Science Foundation shall conduct a review and
assessment of the Major Research Instrumentation Program and provide a
report to Congress on its findings and recommendations by September 1,
2002. The report shall include--
(1) estimates of the needs, by major field of science and
engineering, of institutions of higher education for the types
of research instrumentation that are eligible for acquisition
under the guidelines of the Major Research Instrumentation
Program;
(2) the distribution of awards and funding levels by year
and by major field of science and engineering for the Major
Research Instrumentation Program, since the inception of the
Program; and
(3) an analysis of the impact of the Major Research
Instrumentation Program on the research instrumentation needs
that were documented in the National Science Foundation's 1994
survey of academic research instrumentation needs.
SEC. 8. ASSESSMENT AND PLAN FOR PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE CAREERS IN
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BY UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS.
(a) Assessment.--The Director of the National Science Foundation
shall conduct a review and assessment of the precollege and
undergraduate programs of the National Science Foundation that are
focused on increasing the numbers of individuals pursuing careers in
science, mathematics, and engineering, who are from segments of the
population underrepresented in these career fields. The study shall--
(1) determine the effectiveness of the Foundation's
programs, with emphasis on quantitative evidence of the
programs' impact on increasing the numbers of individuals
obtaining baccalaureate and graduate degrees in science,
mathematics, and engineering and subsequently entering careers
in those fields;
(2) identify the principal characteristics of effective
programs and factors that would affect the replication of
effective programs at other sites; and
(3) develop recommendations for surveys and for other data
collection and analysis activities that would strengthen the
Foundation's capability to assess the effectiveness of these
programs and to replicate and enlarge successful programs.
(b) Plan.--On the basis of the assessment under subsection (a), the
Director shall develop a plan for--
(1) instituting a research grants program and allocating
resources for the Foundation's internal assessment activities
to address recommendations developed under subsection (a)(3);
and
(2) scaling up and replicating programs and activities that
have been determined to be effective in increasing the numbers
of baccalaureate and graduate degrees in science, mathematics,
and engineering from segments of the population
underrepresented in these career fields.
(c) Transmittal to Congress.--The National Science Foundation shall
transmit to Congress within 18 months after the date of enactment of
this Act a report setting forth the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations of the assessment conducted in accordance with
subsection (a) and the plan developed in accordance with subsection
(b), including recommended funding levels for proposed programs and
activities.
SEC. 9. NATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITIES PLAN.
Section 201 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of
1998 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Cost Categories.--All cost data on facilities construction,
repair and upgrades, operations, and maintenance provided in the plan
required under subsection (a) shall indicate the source of the funds by
appropriations account. Data supplied on operations costs shall
indicate current and planned funding for instrumentation development
and upgrades required to maintain the scientific value of the
facility.''.
SEC. 10. REPORTS ELIMINATION.
Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset
Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note) does not apply to any report required
to be submitted under any of the following provisions of law:
(1) Section 4(j)(1) of the National Science Foundation Act
of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863(j)(1)).
(2) Section 36(e) of the Science and Engineering Equal
Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885c(e)).
(3) Section 37 of the Science and Engineering Equal
Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885d).
(4) Section 108 of the National Science Foundation
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986 (42 U.S.C. 1886).
(5) Section 101(a)(3) of the High-Performance Computing Act
of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5511(a)(3)).
(6) Section 3(a)(7) and (f) of the National Science
Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(a)(7) and (f)).
(7) Section 7(a) of the National Science Foundation
Authorization Act, 1977 (42 U.S.C. 1873 note).
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