HR 3217 · 100th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Superconductivity, Competitiveness and National Security Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-08-07· Sponsored by Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.(1988-01-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Superconductivity, Competitiveness and National Security Act of 1987 - Directs the President, working through the National Critical Materials Council (NCMC), to establish a five-year National Federal Program on Superconductivity Research and Development (the Superconductivity Program). Directs the NCMC to draw upon the recommendations and advice of the National Commission on Superconductivity and collaborate with the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Office of Management and Budget in developing the Superconductivity Program. Sets forth the content and scope of such Program. Requires the Superconductivity Program plan to be presented to specified congressional committees within six months after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Chairman of NCMC to appoint, within 60 days after enactment of this Act, a National Advisory Commission on Superconductivity (Advisory Commission) to review all major policy issues regarding U.S. applications of recent research advances in superconductors. Provides for coordination and staff support by NCMC. Requires the Advisory Commission to report, within six months after enactment of this Act, to the NCMC Chairman with recomme…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans