S. 3084 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
American Innovation and Competitiveness Act
S. 3084 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 22, 2016, sponsored by Cory Gardner with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 22, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 114-329
What it does
American Innovation and Competitiveness Act This bill calls on the National Science Foundation (NSF) to maintain the intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria as the basis for evaluating grant proposals in the merit review process.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cory Gardner (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2016
- Became lawJan 6, 2017
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-329. (Jan 6, 2017)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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