United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1162 — Science Prize Competitions Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Science Prize Competitions Act Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding prize competitions, allowing an agency to waive liability insurance requirements for participants. Allows an agency to enter into a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with a private sector for-profit as well as a nonprofit entity (as under current law) to administer a prize competition. Permits the use of funds from private sector for-profit entities to support a prize competition. Prohibits an agency from giving special consideration to any private sector for-profit entity in return for a donation. Limits the use of federal funds to those made available by appropriations Acts.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3363)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1162.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3363-3365)

  6. Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-125.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  12. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1162 do?
Science Prize Competitions Act Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 regarding prize competitions, allowing an agency to waive liability insurance requirements for participants. Allows an agency to enter into a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with a private sector for-profit as well as a nonprofit entity (as under current law) to administer a prize competition. Permits the use of funds from private sector for-profit entities to support a prize competition. Prohibits an agency from giving special consideration to any private sector for-profit entity in return for a donation. Limits the use of federal funds to those made available by appropriations Acts.
Who sponsors HR 1162?
HR 1162 is sponsored by Don Beyer (D).
What is the current status of HR 1162?
This bill died with 114th 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 1162?
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