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Latest Update: Saturday, July, 05th 2008
To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other purposes. 5/1/2008--Introduced. National Nanotechnology Intiative Amendments Act of 2008 - Revises the 21st Century Nanotechology Research and Development Act with regard to strategic plans developed pursuant to the National Nanotechnology Program. Requires agencies participating in the Program to support the setting of standards for nanotechnology. Sets forth a new funding requirement with respect to the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. Requires the Office to be supported by funds from each agency participating in the Program. Sets forth annual reporting requirements regarding the Office. Makes the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel a distinct entity. Instructs the Panel to form a subpanel to enable it in assessing whether societal, ethical, legal, environmental, and workforce concerns are adequately addressed by the Program. Rewrites [...] show full description
- 06/06/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 06/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR 6/4/2008 H4903-4906)
- 06/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5004)
- 06/05/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 06/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383).
show all actions- 06/06/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 06/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR 6/4/2008 H4903-4906)
- 06/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5004)
- 06/05/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 06/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6 (Roll no. 383).
- 06/04/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4903-4911)
- 06/04/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-682.
- 06/04/2008 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
- 06/04/2008 - Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 06/04/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4903-4911; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4903-4906)
- 06/04/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5940.
- 06/04/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 05/07/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/07/2008 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 05/01/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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