HR 13939 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Impact of Science and Technology on Society Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1978-08-17)
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Impact of Science and Technology on Society Act - Title I: Science, Technology, and Societal Change - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to examine the future impact of science and technology on society, and the implications for present Federal science, engineering, and technology efforts. Title II: Commission on the Impact of Science and Technology on Society - Establishes the Commission on the Impact of Science and Technology on Society to analyze trends and developments in those areas of science and technology most relevant to social issues and problems, appraise their impact on society, and the choices for coping with that impact, and recommend specific courses of action to be taken. Directs the Commission to: (1) identify those technologies, industries, and other areas of the economy where the United States does not have comparative advantage or potential strength; (2) conduct a comprehensive study of Federal science policies relating to potentially hazardous scientific research activities; (3) examine the present Federal science and technology efforts and appraise their adequacy; and (4) submit to the President and Congress within 18 months of the Commission's concep…
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