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H.R. 5116 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010

H.R. 5116 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 22, 2010, sponsored by Bart Gordon with 101 co-sponsors. Congress held 17 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 22, 2010
Co-sponsors
101
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Public law
Public Law 111-358

What it does

America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bart Gordon (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 22, 2010
  • Passed the HouseMay 28, 2010
  • Passed the SenateDec 17, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
  • Became lawJan 4, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-358. (Jan 4, 2011)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
    House · Dec 21, 2010 · Passed
    228–130
  • On Passage
    House · May 28, 2010 · Passed
    262–150
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · May 13, 2010 · Passed
    292–126

Every roll call vote on this bill

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