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For Immediate Release
05/24/07
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
Jenilee Keefe w/Inouye 202-224-7824
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Inouye, Stevens Introduce Communications R&D Bill
Bill Establishes Research Program within NSF, Accelerates Spectrum Pilot Program |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to restore America’s competitive edge in communications research and development, Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today introduced the Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act, S. 1493. The Act establishes a communications research and development program within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate a spectrum pilot program.
“Historically, Bell Labs led the way in communications research and development, but with greater competition and fewer dollars for research, the pace of innovation in the United States is no longer as swift or as certain,” said Chairman Inouye. “Rededicating our efforts to the pursuit of innovation through basic, fundamental research can begin to restore our nation’s historic leadership in this critical industry.”
“The United States has been a world leader both economically and technologically thanks to bold inventions and innovations,” said Vice Chairman Stevens. “This bill would help guarantee this tradition continues. Congress can do its part by supporting vital research and development programs which keep America on the cutting edge.”
The new NSF program focuses on the research and development of affordable advanced communications services. The Act authorizes $40 million for the program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, increasing in $5 million increments to reach $60 million by FY 2012. It also creates a Federal Advanced Information and Communications Technology Board within the NSF to advise the new program on research topics.
Additionally, the Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act requires the NTIA and the FCC to initiate a spectrum pilot program. The program, to be initiated within 1 year of enactment, makes a portion of the spectrum available for shared use between Federal and non-Federal government users.
The bill language is attached.
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Senate and House Subcommittees Reschedule Joint NASA IG Oversight Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announces the rescheduled date for a Joint Hearing between the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences and the House Science and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight on Oversight Review of the Investigation of the NASA Inspect...
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Inouye Pledges to Work with Leadership to Pass Energy Efficiency Package
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Leadership introduced a comprehensive energy efficiency package that includes S. 357, the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act of 2007, which the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reported by voice vote to the full Senate on May 8.
Introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Commerce C...
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Commerce Committee Announces U.S. Trade Relations with China Hearing Date
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce Science, and Transportation announces an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Trade Relations with China for Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
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Commerce Committee Announces May 16 Executive Session Agenda
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announces the agenda for its Executive Session scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building:
1) S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
2) S. 694, Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2007
3) PN 147, Nomination of Dav...
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