S 2204 · 98th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Computer Institute Act

Introduced 1984-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· 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: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1984-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Computer Institute Act - Establishes within the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President the National Computer Institute. Directs the Institute: (1) to establish national objectives to ensure the preeminence of the United States in computer science and technology; and (2) to develop a long-range plan for advanced computer technology research, development and use in education. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a Computer Sciences and Technology Advisory Committee to advise the Institute concerning activities carried out under this Act. Directs the Advisory Committee to submit an annual report to Congress concerning its activities under this Act. Exempts the Committee from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Institute within five years after the date of enactment of this Act.…

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