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Science And Technology

  • 35. H.R. 912, to authorize NASA and the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to establish an awards program in honor of Charles “Pete” Conrad (astronaut and space scientist) to recognize discoveries made by amateur astronomers. Yes.  Passed 404-1, under suspension of rules. 3/3/04.
  • 36. H.R. 3389, to make nonprofit organizations eligible to apply for and receive Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards, which recognize organizations that have provided substantial economic or social benefits through improvements in their goods and services that result from effective management practices. Yes.  Passed 408–0, under suspension of rules. 3/3/04.
  • 55. H.R. 3717, Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act to increase the penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, or profane material providing an increase to $500,000 per violation the maximum fines that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could levy; make it easier for the FCC to fine individuals for indecent actions and make them subject to the same fines as broadcasters; require that the FCC consider revoking a license after a broadcaster committed three or more indecency-related offenses, and establish a 180-day window for the FCC to make indecency enforcement decisions. Yes.  Passed 391-22. 3/11/04.
  • 121. H.R. 3970, to promote research and development of  “green” chemistry or the use of chemistry to reduce pollution by providing competitive grants to researchers from universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations, and research at federal laboratories. Yes.  Passed 402-14, under suspension of rules. 4/21/04.
  • 122. H.R. 4030, to establish the Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science Education, directing the National Science Foundation to award 10 annual congressional medals to private companies that have supported student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at elementary and secondary schools. Yes. Passed 411-7, under suspension of rules. 4/21/04.
  • 355. H.R. 3598, Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act. Amendment to authorize $117 million for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program and 10 percent annual increases for FY 2006-2008 and allow the federal cost-share for MEP centers through FY 2008  to increase up to one-half on a case-by-case basis. No.  Failed 170-192. 7/9/04.
  • 356. H.R. 3598. Amendment to prohibit the use of funds to require centers participating in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program to re-compete for funds that already have been approved. No.  Failed 166-197. 7/9/04.
  • 357. H.R. 3598. Amendment to establish a Manufacturing and Technology Administration within the Commerce Department and direct the president to appoint an undersecretary of Commerce for manufacturing and technology to supervise the new agency. No.  Failed 170-189. 7/9/04.
  • 358. H.R. 3598. Motion to recommit the bill to the House Science Committee with instructions to include language to require the Commerce Department to complete an independent study on the outsourcing of U.S. jobs and provide policy recommendations based on the findings. No.  Failed 171-193. 7/9/04.
  • 495. H.R. 2929, to require software companies to obtain permission from computer users before installing programs that can collect personal information and distribute it to third parties and allow the Federal Trade Commission to fine companies up to $3 million for downloading such software onto users’ computers without permission. Yes.  Passed 399-1, under suspension of rules. 10/5/04.
  • 503. H.R. 4661, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act to establish criminal penalties, including imprisonment for up to two years, for anyone who intentionally gains unauthorized access to a computer to steal information or damage the machine, provide that anyone who intentionally gained access in the furtherance of a federal crime could serve up to five years in prison, and authorize $40 million over four years to fund federal prosecutions to discourage spyware use. Yes.  Passed 415-0, under suspension of rules. 10/7/04.