S. 3936 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Competitiveness Investment Act
S. 3936 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 26, 2006, sponsored by Bill Frist with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
National Competitiveness Investment Act - American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2006 - Directs the President to: (1) convene a National Science and Technology Summit; (2) establish a President's Council on Innovation and Competitiveness; and (3) establish the Innovation Acceleration Research Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Frist (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648. (Sep 27, 2006)
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