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A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy. 4/25/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) America COMPETES Act or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act - Division A: Commerce and Science - American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy; Government-Wide Science - (Sec. 1101) Directs the President to: (1) convene a National Science and Technology Summit to examine the health and direction of the United States' science, technology, engineering, and mathematics enterprises; and (2) issue a report on Summit results. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to report annually to Congress on recommendations for areas of investment for federal research and technology programs. (Sec. 1102) Requires [...]

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07/19/2007 - Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
07/19/2007 - See also H.R. 2272.
04/30/2007 - Received in the House.
04/30/2007 - Held at the desk.
04/30/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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07/19/2007 - Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
07/19/2007 - See also H.R. 2272.
04/30/2007 - Received in the House.
04/30/2007 - Held at the desk.
04/30/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.970 Amendment SA 970 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5062-5063)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.975 Amendment SA 975 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.977 Amendment SA 977 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.980 Amendment SA 980 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.921 Amendment SA 921 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 57. Record Vote Number: 144.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.956 Amendment SA 956 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Crapo. (consideration: CR S5064: text: CR S5064) To express the sense of the Senate regarding concerns that United States capital markets are losing their competitive edge in intensifying global competition, and to recommend that Congress and the Administration take the necessary steps to reclaim the preeminent position of the United States in the global financial services marketplace.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.956 Amendment SA 956 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.922 Amendment SA 922 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 14. Record Vote Number: 145.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.973 Amendment SA 973 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S5068 text: CR S5068) To include the Administrator of the Small Business Administration on the President's Council on Innovation and Competitiveness.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.973 Amendment SA 973 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 8. Record Vote Number: 146. (text: CR 4/26/2007 S5224-5254)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.930 Amendment SA 930 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S5029-5030, S5056-5057; text: CR S5209) To prohibit congressional earmarks of funds appropriated pursuant to authorizations in the bill.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.941 Amendment SA 941 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S5030-5031; text: CR S5031) To clarify the types of expenses available to Regional Centers under the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in meeting their non-Federal funding commitment, and for other purposes.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.960 Amendment SA 960 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S5030-5031; text: CR S5031) To include the Great Lakes in research, development, and science education programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.905 Amendment SA 905 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S5033-5034; text: CR S5033-5034) To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.914 Amendment SA 914 proposed by Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S5034-5035; text: CR S5034) To increase the fee to be paid by employers of H-1B nonimmigrants and to set aside 25 percent of such fees to improve programs and projects for gifted and talented students.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.942 Amendment SA 942 proposed by Senator Kohl. (consideration: CR S5045-5046, S5057; text: CR S5045) To increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.918 Amendment SA 918 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5046-5047, S5057; text: CR S5046) To provide a sunset date.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.922 Amendment SA 922 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5047-5052, S5066; text: CR S5047-5048) To promote transparency at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.921 Amendment SA 921 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5052-5056, S5063-5064; text: CR S5052) To discontinue the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.950 Amendment SA 950 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5060) To provide that 21st century learning skills are included in the alignment of education programs.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.951 Amendment SA 951 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5060) To allow distance learning projects as an optional activity for the foreign language partnership program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.958 Amendment SA 958 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5060) To provide for a feasibility study with regard to a free online college degree program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.975 Amendment SA 975 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5063) To require the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education, to provide grants to States to assist the States in establishing or expanding programs to enhance the quality of science education in elementary schools with respect to conventional and emerging energy sources and uses.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.977 Amendment SA 977 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5063) To encourage members of the Armed Forces to participate in programs for master's degrees in mathematics, science, or critical foreign languages education.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.980 Amendment SA 980 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Alexander. (consideration: CR S5057-5063; text: CR S5063) To express the sense of the Senate regarding policies related to demand export control.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.973 Amendment SA 973 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S5068; text: CR S5068) To include the Administrator of the Small Business Administration on the President's Council on Innovation and Competitiveness.
04/25/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5020-5072)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.936 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5023)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.938 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5020-5023)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.938 Amendment SA 938 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 74. Record Vote Number: 141.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.936 Proposed amendment SA 936 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S5023)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.930 Amendment SA 930 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S5029-5030, S5056-5057 text: CR S5209) To prohibit congressional earmarks of funds appropriated pursuant to authorizations in the bill.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.931 Amendment SA 931 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator McCaskill. (consideration: CR S5030-5031) To provide for a review by the Comptroller General of the activities, grants, and programs carried out under the Act, and for other purposes.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.923 Amendment SA 923 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S5030-5031) To expand the pipeline of individuals entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to support United States innovation and competitiveness.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.941 Amendment SA 941 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S5030-5031 text: CR S5031) To clarify the types of expenses available to Regional Centers under the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in meeting their non-Federal funding commitment, and for other purposes.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.960 Amendment SA 960 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S5030-5031 text: CR S5031) To include the Great Lakes in research, development, and science education programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.931 Amendment SA 931 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5030-5031)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.923 Amendment SA 923 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5031)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.941 Amendment SA 941 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.960 Amendment SA 960 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.955 Amendment SA 955 proposed by Senator Inhofe. (consideration: CR S5032, S5033, S5046) To protect American competitiveness.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.905 Amendment SA 905 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S5033-5034 text: CR S5033-5034) To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.905 Amendment SA 905 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.914 Amendment SA 914 proposed by Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S5034-5035 text: CR S5034) To increase the fee to be paid by employers of H-1B nonimmigrants and to set aside 25 percent of such fees to improve programs and projects for gifted and talented students.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.914 Proposed amendment SA 914 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S5035)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.942 Amendment SA 942 proposed by Senator Kohl. (consideration: CR S5045-5046, S5057 text: CR S5045) To increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.955 Amendment SA 955 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5033)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.918 Amendment SA 918 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5046-5047, S5057 text: CR S5046) To provide a sunset date.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.922 Amendment SA 922 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5047-5052, S5066 text: CR S5047-5048) To promote transparency at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.921 Amendment SA 921 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S5052-5056, S5063-5064 text: CR S5052) To discontinue the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.930 Amendment SA 930 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 22 - 71. Record Vote Number: 142.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.942 Amendment SA 942 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.918 Amendment SA 918 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 67. Record Vote Number: 143.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.915 Amendment SA 915 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To modify provisions relating to the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.916 Amendment SA 916 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To modify provisions relating to the summer institutes program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.924 Amendment SA 924 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To establish summer term education programs.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.926 Amendment SA 926 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To establish a laboratory science pilot program at the National Science Foundation.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.944 Amendment SA 944 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Coleman. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To provide for mathematics and science partnership bonus grants.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.950 Amendment SA 950 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5060) To provide that 21st century learning skills are included in the alignment of education programs.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.951 Amendment SA 951 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5060) To allow distance learning projects as an optional activity for the foreign language partnership program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.952 Amendment SA 952 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To require the Secretary of Commerce to collect data and conduct a study relating to export and import of services.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.957 Amendment SA 957 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Hatch. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To improve the provisions relating to eligible recipients in a program designed to prepare teachers for a competitive tomorrow.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.958 Amendment SA 958 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5060) To provide for a feasibility study with regard to a free online college degree program.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.965 Amendment SA 965 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To improve mathematics instruction.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.970 Amendment SA 970 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Feingold. (consideration: CR S5057-5063) To amend the data privacy provisions regarding statewide P-16 education data systems.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.975 Amendment SA 975 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5063) To require the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education, to provide grants to States to assist the States in establishing or expanding programs to enhance the quality of science education in elementary schools with respect to conventional and emerging energy sources and uses.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.977 Amendment SA 977 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5063) To encourage members of the Armed Forces to participate in programs for master's degrees in mathematics, science, or critical foreign languages education.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.980 Amendment SA 980 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Alexander. (consideration: CR S5057-5063 text: CR S5063) To express the sense of the Senate regarding policies related to demand export control.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.915 Amendment SA 915 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5058)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.916 Amendment SA 916 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5058)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.924 Amendment SA 924 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5058-5059)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.926 Amendment SA 926 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5059)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.944 Amendment SA 944 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5059)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.950 Amendment SA 950 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.951 Amendment SA 951 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.952 Amendment SA 952 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5060)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.957 Amendment SA 957 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5060)
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.958 Amendment SA 958 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
04/25/2007 - S.AMDT.965 Amendment SA 965 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S5060-5062)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.928 Amendment SA 928 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4873-4875, S4891-4893, S4897-4899; text: CR S4873) To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with respect to smaller public company options regarding internal controls.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.929 Amendment SA 929 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4875, S4880; text: CR S4875) To require the study on barriers to innovation to include an examination of the impact of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on innovation.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.917 Amendment SA 917 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S4883-4890, S4899-4900; text: CR S4883-4884) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress has a moral obligation to offset the cost of new Government programs and initiatives.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.947 Amendment SA 947 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Dodd to Amendment SA 928. (consideration: CR S4891-4893, S4895-4897; text: CR S4891-4892) To express the sense of the Senate with respect to small business growth and capital markets.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.908 Amendment SA 908 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894-4895; text as modified: CR S4894-4895)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.938 Amendment SA 938 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Sununu. (consideration: CR S4901-4906; text: CR S4901) To strike the provisions regarding strengthening the education and human resources directorate of the National Science Foundation.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.936 Amendment SA 936 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Sanders. (consideration: CR S4901-4906; text: CR S4901-4902) To increase the competitiveness of American workers through the expansion of employee ownership, and for other purposes.
04/24/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4871-4877, S4880-4906)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.908 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4871, S4894-4895)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.928 Amendment SA 928 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4873-4875, S4891-4893, S4897-4899 text: CR S4873) To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with respect to smaller public company options regarding internal controls.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.929 Amendment SA 929 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4875, S4880 text: CR S4875) To require the study on barriers to innovation to include an examination of the impact of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on innovation.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.929 Amendment SA 929 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 137. (consideration: CR S5045)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.940 Amendment SA 940 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S4881-4883, S4895) To improve the bill.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.917 Amendment SA 917 proposed by Senator Coburn. (consideration: CR S4883-4890, S4899-4900 text: CR S4883-4884) To express the sense of the Senate that Congress has a moral obligation to offset the cost of new Government programs and initiatives.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.947 Amendment SA 947 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Dodd to Amendment SA 928. (consideration: CR S4891-4893, S4895-4897 text: CR S4891-4892) To express the sense of the Senate with respect to small business growth and capital markets.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.902 Amendment SA 902 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S4893-4894) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United States.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.902 Proposed amendment SA 902 withdrawn in Senate.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.908 Amendment SA 908 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894-4895 text as modified: CR S4894-4895)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.940 Amendment SA 940 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.947 Amendment SA 947 was modified to be a first degree amendment by Unanimous Consent.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.947 Amendment SA 947 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Dodd.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.947 Amendment SA 947 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (text as modified: CR S4895)
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.928 Motion to table amendment SA 928 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 35. Record Vote Number: 139.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.917 Motion to table amendment SA 917 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 43. Record Vote Number: 140.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.938 Amendment SA 938 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Sununu. (consideration: CR S4901-4906 text: CR S4901) To strike the provisions regarding strengthening the education and human resources directorate of the National Science Foundation.
04/24/2007 - S.AMDT.936 Amendment SA 936 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Sanders. (consideration: CR S4901-4906 text: CR S4901-4902) To increase the competitiveness of American workers through the expansion of employee ownership, and for other purposes.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.904 Amendment SA 904 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S3825-4831; text: CR S4825) To strike the NIST working capital fund provision.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.906 Amendment SA 906 proposed by Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S4831-4836; text: CR S4831) To strike the provisions regarding the working capital fund and to amend certain provisions regarding the National Science Foundation.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.908 Amendment SA 908 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text: CR S4837) To improve the bill.
04/23/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4825-4837)
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.904 Amendment SA 904 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S3825-4831 text: CR S4825) To strike the NIST working capital fund provision.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.904 Proposed amendment SA 904 withdrawn in Senate.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.906 Amendment SA 906 proposed by Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S4831-4836 text: CR S4831) To strike the provisions regarding the working capital fund and to amend certain provisions regarding the National Science Foundation.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.906 Amendment SA 906 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
04/23/2007 - S.AMDT.908 Amendment SA 908 proposed by Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S4836-4837 text: CR S4837) To improve the bill.
04/20/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4790-4802)
03/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2889-2890)
03/06/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
03/05/2007 - Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2603-2624)