S. 779 - Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- John Cornyn
- Summary:
- A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015
S. 779 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency.
- Other Titles
- Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015
- Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015
- Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Government operations and politics
- Congressional oversight
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intellectual property
- Internet and video services
- Research administration and funding
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 3/18/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 3/18/2015 3/18/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 3/18/2015 Introduced in Senate Put on a legislative calendar 7/29/2015 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 3/08/2016 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-224. Put on a legislative calendar 3/08/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…
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Schools & colleges |
Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc. |
Medical schools |
Human Rights |
Consumer groups |
Education (split) |
Health, Education & Human Resources (split) |
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