A bill to authorize appropriations for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization
Title II: General Provisions
National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I: National Science Foundation Authorization - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1996 through 1998.
Authorizes FY 1996 through 1998 appropriations for a NSF pilot grant program to consortia of Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) institutions and non-EPSCoR institutions.
Requires the Director of NSF to design and implement a pilot program to develop interactive telecommunications systems at tribally-controlled community colleges. Obligates specified funds for consultation and representation expenses.
Sets forth certain reprogramming provisions.
Title II: General Provisions - Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to direct NSF to include in its annual report to the President a strategic plan defining its goals, criteria, and procedures.
Makes administrative amendments to the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 and the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, 1976.
Subjects temporary NSF employees to financial disclosure requirements.
For Further Action See H.R.2405.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S18016-18017)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988, with instructions, that if reported the bill then be referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for a period not to exceed 30 session days.
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