Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 - Amends the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to direct the federal agencies participating in the National High-Performance Computing Program (the federal agencies) to: (1) periodically assess the contents and funding levels of program component areas and restructure the Program when warranted; and (2) ensure that the Program includes large-scale, long-term, interdisciplinary research and development (R&D) activities, including such activities in high-performance computing in areas having the potential for significant contributions to national economic competitiveness and for other societal benefits. Requires the federal agencies to develop a five-year strategic plan to guide activities provided for under the Program to be accompanied by milestones and road maps for establishing the national research infrastructure required to support the Program. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to encourage and monitor the efforts of participating agencies to allocate the resources and management attention necessary to ensure that the strategic plan is executed effectively and …