HR 2051 · 107th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotechnology in the developing world.

Introduced 2001-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2002-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the National Science Foundation to make grants for the establishment of regional plant genome and gene expression research and development centers to: (1) develop capabilities in basic plant genome research; (2) extend basic plant genomics research through plant breeding programs and accelerate its application to development and testing of new varieties of enhanced food crops and crops that can be used as alternative energy sources; (3) develop alternative uses of agricultural crops; and (4) serve as centers for scientific and safety information on plant genomics.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2051, A bill to authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotech

Apr 4, 2002

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on March 20, 2002</p>

Full CBO report ↗

H.R. 2051, A bill to authorize the National Science Foundation to establish regional centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene expression research and development and international research partnerships for the advancement of plant biotech

Apr 4, 2002

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on March 20, 2002

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44]CA