S 1657 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill entitled the "Uniform Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Act."

Introduced 1981-09-23· Sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 541.(1982-05-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Policy - Expresses the need to establish and maintain a uniform Federal policy for the management and use of the results of federally sponsored science and technology research and development. Title II: Implementation - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate, direct, and review the implementation and administration of this policy through consultation with Federal agencies and departments. Authorizes the Secretary to assist agencies in promoting licensing, utilization, and protection of Federal inventions both here and aboard and to receive fees and royalties. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on these activities, including relevent statistical data and recommendations. Terminates the authority of the Secretary under this Act seven years after enactment. Title III: Allocations of Rights-Government Contractors - Grants each agency title to any invention made under contract with that agency upon certification to the Secretary that the services of the contractor are for the operation of Federal research centers, if necessary to protect intelligence activities, or to further the policy of this Act. Requires Federal agency research contracts to: (1) …

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans