United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3396 — To abolish the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Abolishes the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Rescinds any unobligated funds that were appropriated for the activities of the Office. Requires such funds to be returned to the Treasury and used toward reducing the federal deficit.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

  2. Referred to House Appropriations

  3. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  4. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3396 do?
Abolishes the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Rescinds any unobligated funds that were appropriated for the activities of the Office. Requires such funds to be returned to the Treasury and used toward reducing the federal deficit.
Who sponsors HR 3396?
HR 3396 is sponsored by Joe Walsh (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3396?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3396?
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