Scientific Manpower Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Scientific Manpower Act - Establishes within the Manpower Administration of the Department of Labor an Office of Scientific Manpower to be headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary of Labor. Provides for two offices of Assistant Director which shall be filled by appointment, by the Director, of scientists trained in scientific administration. Creates a National Advisory Committee on Scientific Manpower which shall advise the Secretary with respect to policies, programs and procedures for carrying out his functions under this Act. Provides that such Committee shall consist of twenty members to be appointed by the Secretary from nominations submitted by any professional society of scientists having a membership greater than fifty. States that the Director shall maintain in the Office of Scientific Manpower a file of all laboratory space and facilities which may be made available for use by scientists under this Act. Provides that the Director shall develop a program for the assignment of scientists who qualify under this Act to Federal laboratories having available space and facilities. Requires the Director to investigate the possibilities for a program, which he may develop, …