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To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other purposes. 6/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Revises the 21st Century Nanotechology Research and Development Act with regard to strategic plans developed pursuant to the National Nanotechnology Program (the Program). Modifies annual reporting requirements with regard to the Program. Requires agencies participating in the Program to support the activities of committees involved in the setting of standards for nanotechnology. Allows such agencies to reimburse the travel costs of scientists and engineers who participate in the activities of such committees. Revises requirements 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 [...] show full description
- 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (03/11/2008)..
- 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (04/16/2008)..
- 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)
show all actions- 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral (03/11/2008)..
- 09/27/2008 - Hearing Held by Committee Prior to Introduction and Referral (04/16/2008)..
- 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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