National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1988 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 1988 for the following categories: (1) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (2) computer and information science and engineering; (3) engineering; (4) geosciences; (5) mathematical and physical sciences; (6) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (7) program development and management; (8) science and engineering education; and (9) the U.S. Antarctic program.
Earmarks funds for: (1) NSF supercomputer centers; (2) teacher preparation and enhancement activities; (3) materials development and informal science education; (4) the college science instrumentation program; and (5) manufacturing technologies at engineering research centers.
Limits the amounts which may be used for consultation, representation, or other extraordinary expenses. Permits transfers of funds among categories so long as transfers do not exceed ten percent of authorized amounts. Permits transfers in excess of ten percent if specified congressional committees are given 30 days notice in writing.
Requires the Director of NSF to report annually to specified congressional committees on NSF programs which support undergraduate science and engineering education, including geographic distribution and type of institution funded.
Requires the funding of at least one science and technology center dedicated to the study of information technologies relevant to instruction in two-year and community colleges.
Requires the Director to report to specified congressional committees by January 1, 1988, on the state of science, technology, and engineering programs in two-year and community colleges. Makes such colleges eligible to participate in NSF undergraduate science and engineering education programs.
Requires the Director to report to specified congressional committees by November 1, 1988, on the impact of salary levels on the recruitment and retention of science and mathematics teachers at pre-college levels.
Requires the Director to report to specified congressional committees by December 31, 1988, on Soviet efforts to penetrate, utilize, and compromise U.S. civilian science research programs.
Permits the National Science Board to close to the public certain preliminary budget meetings.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-110.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-110.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 76.
Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.
Rule Passed House.
Called up by House by Rule.
The Clerk Reported Committee Amendments.
House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.
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Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 3 (Record Vote No: 165).
Roll Call #165 (House)Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 3 (Record Vote No: 165).
Roll Call #165 (House)Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department, Education Department, Health and Human Services Department, OMB.