H.R. 2272 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act
H.R. 2272 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 10, 2007, sponsored by Bart Gordon with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 10, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-69
What it does
America COMPETES Act or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy; Government-Wide Science - (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bart Gordon (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2007
- Passed the HouseAug 2, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2007
- Became lawAug 9, 2007
Latest action: Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April 26, 2007).. (Sep 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Aug 2, 2007 · Passed367–57 - Recommit Conference Report with Instructions
House · Aug 2, 2007 · Failed199–227 - On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · Jul 31, 2007 · Passed258–167
Every roll call vote on this bill
- 21st Century Competitiveness ActHouse · Jul 31, 2007
- 21st Century Competitiveness ActHouse · Aug 2, 2007
- 21st Century Competitiveness ActHouse · Aug 2, 2007
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