S 527 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980

Introduced 1979-03-01· Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 2729 passed in lieu.(1979-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal years 1980 and 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1980, including the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences and engineering; (2) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (3) United States Antarctic Program; (4) biological behavioral, and social sciences; (5) science education programs; (6) applied science and research applications; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; and (8) program development and management. Authorizes appropriations as necessary to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 1981. Limits the transfer of funds from one category to another.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans