Summary: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 or America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Office of Science and Technology Policy - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that has the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Education, and all other federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. Defines "STEM" as the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Directs such committee to: (1) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (2) develop, implement, and update every five years a five-year STEM education strategic plan which shall specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; and (3) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities, including documentation of assessments of the effectiveness of such programs and activities and rates of participation by underrepresented minorities and persons in rural areas. Requires the Director to annually report to Congress on the STEM education strategic plan. (Sec. 102) Requires the establishment or designation of a Committee on Technology under National Science and Technology Council which shall be responsible for planning and coordinating federal programs and activities in advanced manufacturing research and development. Requires the Committee to: (1) establish goals and priorities for advanced manufacturing research and development that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing; (2) reduce federal and state governmental regulatory, logistical, and fiscal barriers that inhibit U.S. manufacturing; (3) facilitate the transfer of intellectual property and technology based on federally supported university research into commercialization and manufacturing; (4) identify technological, market, or business challenges that may best be addressed by public-private partnerships and that are likely to attract participation and primary funding from industry; (5) encourage the formation of such partnerships to respond to those challenges for transition to U.S. manufacturing; and (6) develop a strategic plan to guide federal programs and activities in support of advanced manufacturing research and development. Requires the Director of OSTP to transmit the strategic plan and the subsequent updates to Congress. (Sec. 103) Establishes a working group under National Science and Technology Council to coordinate federal science agency research and policies related to the dissemination and long-term stewardship of the results of unclassified research supported by funding from federal science agencies having an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100 million. Requires such working group to: (1) identify the specific objectives and public interests that need to be addressed by any policies coordinated under this section; and (2) consider the role of scientific publishers in the review process. (Sec. 104) Instructs OSTP to develop policies for the management and use of federal scientific collections to improve their quality, organization, access, and long-term preservation for the benefit of scientific enterprise. Requires OSTP to ensure the development of an online clearinghouse for information on the contents of, and access to, federal scientific collections. Sets forth requirements for the disposal of federal scientific collections, including procedures for the transfer of collections no longer needed to qualified researchers. Requires OSTP to develop a common set of methodologies to be used by federal agencies to project costs associated with the management and preservation of collections. (Sec. 105) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to authorize federal agencies to award prizes competitively to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance an agency's mission. Prohibits the government from gaining an interest in intellectual property developed by a participant in a competition without the written consent of the participant, but authorizes the government to negotiate a license for the use of intellectual property developed by a participant. Permits: (1) agreements with private, nonprofit entities to administer competitions; and (2) support for a competition to consist of federally appropriated funds and funds provided by the private sector for cash prizes. Title II: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Sec. 201) Expresses the sense of Congress that a renewed emphasis on technology development would enhance current mission capabilities of NASA and enable future missions, while encouraging NASA, private industry, and academia to spur innovation. States that NASA's Innovative Partnership Program is a valuable mechanism to accelerate technology maturation and encourages the transfer of technology into the private sector. (Sec. 202) Expresses the sense of Congress that NASA is uniquely positioned to interest students in STEM, not only by the example it sets, but through its education programs. Requires NASA to develop educational programs with specified goals. (Sec. 203) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the International Space Station (ISS) represents a valuable and unique national asset which can be utilized to increase educational opportunities and scientific and technological innovation; (2) if the period for active utilization of the ISS is extended to at least 2020, the potential for such opportunities and innovation would be increased; and (3) efforts should be made to fully realize such potential. Directs the Administrator of NASA to: (1) evaluate and expand efforts to maximize NASA's contribution to interagency efforts to enhance STEM education capabilities and U.S. technological excellence and global competitiveness; and (2) report on such evaluation. Title III: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - (Sec. 301) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require NOAA to implement specified programs and activities with respect to the oceanic and atmospheric research and development program. Requires the Administrator to develop and report on NOAA's strategy for enhancing transformational research in its research and development portfolio to increase U.S. competitiveness in oceanic and atmospheric science and technology. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into partnerships and agreements to carry out programs and allows the Administrator to accept and use funds received pursuant to such an agreement for program activities. (Sec. 302) Amends the America COMPETES Act to require the Administrator to build upon the educational programs and activities of NOAA, with consideration given to the goal of promoting the participation of individuals from underrrepresented groups in STEM fields and in promoting the acquisition and retention of highly qualified and motivated young scientists. Sets forth educational program goals. (Sec. 303) Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education, to request the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to study and report on the oceanic and atmospheric research and development scientific workforce. Requires the Administrator to evaluate such study and develop a workforce program and plan to institutionalize NOAA's federal science career pathways and address aging workforce issues. Title IV: National Institute of Standards and Technology - National Institute of Standards and Technology Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 402) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for: (1) scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; (2) facilities construction and maintenance; and (3) industrial technology services activities, including the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. (Sec. 403) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. Requires the Under Secretary to serve as the Director of NIST. (Sec. 404) Makes it an objective of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to enhance productivity and technological performance in U.S. manufacturing through providing community colleges with information about the job skills needed in small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in their regions. Requires the Director to establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program, an innovative services initiative to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in: (1) reducing energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental waste to improve profitability; (2) accelerating the domestic commercialization of new product technologies; and (3) identifying and diversifying new markets. Bars the Director from undertaking any activities to accelerate such commercialization of a new product technology unless an analysis of market demand for the new technology has been conducted. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on cost share requirements under the Program and permits the Secretary to alter cost share requirements for the provision of financial assistance to a Center. Redesignates the Program as the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Requires the Director to: (1) evaluate the obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers which prevent them from effectively competing in the global market; (2) implement a comprehensive plan to train the Centers to address such obstacles; and (3) facilitate improved communication between the Centers to assist such manufacturers in the implementation of targeted solutions. (Sec. 405) Requires the Director to establish a research initiative to support development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces and other shielded environments, such as high-rise buildings or collapsed structures where conventional radio communication is limited. Requires NIST to work with the private sector and federal agencies and issue a related report to Congress and to make such report publicly available. (Sec. 406) Requires the Director to promote the participation of underrepresented minorities in research areas supported by NIST in evaluating applications for research fellowships and other student assistance. Requires special consideration to be given to applications under the teacher science and technology enhancement program from teachers in high-need schools. (Sec. 407) Removes the limitation on the amount of appropriated funds the Director is authorized to expend in any fiscal year for research fellowships and other student assistance. Amends the Omnibus Trade and Competition Act of 1988 to repeal the Commerce, Science, and Technology Fellowship Program. (Sec. 408) Requires the Director to carry out a green manufacturing and construction initiative. Title V: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Support Programs - Subtitle A: National Science Foundation - National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 503) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to NSF for: (1) research and related activities; (2) education and human resources; (3) major research equipment and facilities construction; (4) agency operations and award management; (5) the Office of the National Science Board; and (6) the Office of Inspector General. (Sec. 504) Eliminates the ceiling on the number of limited-term personnel the National Science Board may permit to be appointed and assigned by its Chairman. Limits National Science Board reports to the President and Congress related to science and engineering, and education in science and engineering, to matters within NSF authority (or otherwise as requested by Congress or the President). Revises provisions concerning the application of the Government in the Sunshine Act to the Board. (Sec. 505) Establishes a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within NSF to serve as a central federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development. Requires NSF, acting through the Center, to: (1) collect, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to U.S. science and engineering enterprise and other nations; (2) support research using the data it collects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets. Requires the Director or the National Science Board to issue special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise. (Sec. 506) Requires NSF to carry out a program of awarding grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support research leading to advances in manufacturing, including nanomanufacturing. Requires the Director to award grants to strengthen and expand scientific and technical education and training in advanced manufacturing, including NSF's advanced technological education program. (Sec. 507) Directs the National Science Board to evaluate mid-scale research instrumentation needs at NSF. (Sec. 508) Requires the Director to carry out a program to award grants to IHEs for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses. Requires IHEs, to be eligible for funding, to propose the establishment of a partnership that includes at least one private sector entity and that may include other IHEs, public sector institutions, private sector entities, and nonprofit organizations. Prohibits the use of funds under this section for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures. (Sec. 509) Requires the Director to establish a green chemistry basic research program to support research into green and sustainable chemistry. (Sec. 510) Requires the Director to adjust funding for NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (or any program by which it is replaced) by at least the same rate as funding for the Graduate Research Fellowship program is adjusted. Requires, for FY2011-FY2013, that at least half of the total NSF funds allocated to such programs be provided from funds appropriated for research and related activities. Requires the Director to set the amount to be awarded in each year for certain NSF scholarships and graduate fellowships in the sciences and engineering and requires each scholarship or fellowship to include a cost of education allowance of $12,000. (Sec. 511) Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to revise matching fund requirements for NSF Teaching Fellowships or Master Teaching Fellowships under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Requires entities to provide non-federal funds of at least 30% for a grant under $1.5 million and at least 50% for a grant of $1.5 million or more, while requiring that at least 50% of the non-federal funds be in cash. Makes Teaching Fellowships and Master Teaching Fellowships available to retiring professionals in STEM fields. (Sec. 512) Requires NSF to continue to support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program, the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program, and Hispanic-serving institutions as separate programs. (Sec. 513) Requires the Director to permit specialized STEM high schools conducting research to participate in major data collection initiatives from universities, corporations, or government labs under a research grant from NSF as part of a research proposal. (Sec. 514) Requires the Director to award grants to IHEs and nonprofit organizations for sites designated by the Director to provide research experiences for 6 or more undergraduate STEM students for sites designated at primarily undergraduate IHEs and 10 or more undergraduate STEM students for all other sites. (Sec. 515) Authorizes the award of grants to IHEs or their consortia for the establishment or expansion of partnerships with local or regional private sector entities to provide undergraduate students with private sector internship experiences that connect with their STEM coursework. Permits the inclusion of industry or professional associations in such partnerships. Requires a 50% non-federal cost-share from established or expanded partnerships. Prohibits the use of federal funds: (1) to provide stipends or compensation to students for private sector internships, unless private sector entities match 75% of such funding; or (2) as payment or reimbursement to private sector entities, except for IHEs. Requires the Director to submit a specified report concerning such awards. (Sec. 516) Requires the Director to identify ways of using cyber-enabled learning to create an innovative STEM workforce and to help retrain and retain our existing STEM workforce to address national challenges, including national security and competitiveness, and to use technology to enhance or supplement laboratory learning. (Sec. 517) Continues the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), with the objective of helping the eligible states to develop the research infrastructure that will make them more competitive for NSF and other federal research funding. Requires EPSCoR to continue to expand as NSF funding increases for EPSCoR. Requires the Director to submit specified annual reports annually on EPSCoR. Directs the EPSCoR Interagency Coordinating Committee to undertake specified activities. Requires each federal agency that administers an EPSCoR or federal EPSCoR-like program to submit to OSTP a specified report on its program. Requires the Director to contract with NAS to conduct a specified study on all federal agencies that administer an EPSCoR program or a similar program. (Sec. 518) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the STEM Talent Expansion Program. (Sec. 519) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should: (1) focus federal research and development resources primarily in the areas of STEM basic research and education; and (2) strive to ensure that federally-supported research is of the finest quality, is groundbreaking, and answers questions or solves problems that are of the utmost importance to society. (Sec. 520) Requires IHEs that receive one or more NSF financial assistance grants for research to report on: (1) the IHE's strategy for commercializing the results of the research; (2) the implementation of such strategy; and (3) the results of its efforts to realize the commercial potential of the research. Prohibits IHEs from revealing confidential, trade secret, or proprietary information in such a report. (Sec. 521) Requires the Director to contract with NAS to initiate a study to evaluate, develop, or improve impact-on-society metrics, including the potential for commercial applications of research studies funded by grants from NSF or other federal agencies. (Sec. 522) Authorizes the Director to use funds appropriated to carry out grants to IHEs for the provision of financial support for post-graduate research in fields of study with potential commercial applications to match any private sector grant of financial assistance to any post-doctoral program in such a field. (Sec. 523) Expresses the sense of Congress that NSF should coordinate and collaborate with other federal agencies, including the DOE Office of Science, in its planning for the construction and stewardship of large facilities to ensure that joint investments may be made when practicable. (Sec. 524) Authorizes the Director to support a national research agenda in key areas affected by the increased use of public and private cloud computing. Requires a review of cloud computing research opportunities and challenges. Requires the Director to provide annual reports on the outcomes of NSF investments in cloud computing research, recommendations for research focus and program improvements, or other related recommendations. Requires the NIST Director to collaborate with industry in the development of standards to support trusted cloud computing infrastructures, metrics, interoperability, and assurance and to support standards development. (Sec. 525) Requires the Director to continue to support a program for awarding grants to tribal colleges and universities to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education and to increase the retention and graduation rates of Native American students in STEM. Subtitle B: Stem-Training Grant Program - (Sec. 551) States that the purpose of this subtitle is to replicate and implement programs at IHEs that provide integrated STEM and teacher education courses that lead to a baccalaureate degree with concurrent teacher certification. (Sec. 552) Describes the types of undergraduate degree programs to be replicated and implemented. (Sec. 553) Requires the Director to establish a grant program to carry out this subtitle's purpose. Instructs the Director to ensure that grants are equitably distributed across all regions of the United States, accounting for population density and other geographic and demographic considerations. Authorizes the Director to award competitive $2 million grants annually to IHEs for specified STEM training purposes. Bars an IHE from receiving a grant under the program unless it provides a prescribed non-federal match. (Sec. 554) Authorizes the Director to contract for program oversight and fiscal management with an organization at an IHE, a nonprofit organization, or other entity that demonstrates experience in: (1) replicating one or more similar programs at regional or national levels; (2) providing programmatic and technical implementation assistance for the program; (3) performing data collection and analysis; and (4) providing accountability for results. Specifies the oversight responsibilities of the organization contracted to perform such program oversight and management. (Sec. 556) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this subtitle. Title VI: Innovation - (Sec. 601) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to foster the innovation and commercialization of new technologies, products, processes, and services to promote productivity and economic growth in the United States. Makes it the responsibility of the Office to: (1) develop policies to accelerate innovation and advance commercialization of research and development; (2) identify existing barriers to innovation and commercialization; (3) provide access to relevant data, research, and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization; and (4) strengthen collaboration on policies related to innovation and commercialization. Creates an Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise the Secretary respecting the Office's responsibilities. (Sec. 602) Directs the Secretary to establish a program to provide loan guarantees for obligations to borrowers that are small- or medium-sized manufacturers for projects that use or produce innovative technologies. Allows loan guarantees to be made only for projects that re-equip, expand, or establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to: (1) use an innovative technology or an innovative process in manufacturing; (2) manufacture an innovative technology product or an integral component of such a product; or (3) commercialize an innovative product, process, or idea that was developed by research funded by a grant from the NSF. Limits the amount of a loan guarantee to 80% of the obligation. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on activities carried out under the program. Permits the use of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to provide information about the program and to conduct outreach to potential borrowers. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to provide the cost of the loan guarantees and carry out the default requirements under program. (Sec. 603) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to establish a regional innovation program to encourage and support the development of regional innovation strategies, including regional innovation clusters science and research parks. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to eligible recipients for activities related to the development of regional innovation clusters. Sets forth permissible activities for which awarded grants may be used, including for: (1) facilitating market development of products and services developed by a regional innovation cluster; and (2) interacting with the public and state and local governments to meet the goals of a cluster. Gives special consideration to: (1) applications from regions containing communities negatively impacted by trade; and (2) eligible recipients who agree to collaborate with local workforce investment area boards. Prohibits the Secretary from providing more than half of the total cost share of any activity funded under this section. Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to award grants for the development of feasibility studies and plans for the construction of new or expansion of existing science parks. Limits the amount of a grant to $750,000. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 80% of the loan amount for for projects for the construction or expansion, including renovation and modernization, of science park infrastructure. Limits the maximum amount of loan principal guaranteed to $50 million for any single project and $300 million for all projects. Prohibits guaranteeing a loan after September 30, 2013. Authorizes appropriations for the costs of: (1) guaranteeing $300 million in loans; and (2) administrative expenses in FY2011 and thereafter. Establishes a regional innovation research and information program to: (1) gather, analyze, and disseminate information on best practices for regional innovation strategies; (2) provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of such strategies; and (3) collect and make available data on regional innovation clusters. Authorizes the Secretary to award research grants to support program goals. Requires the dissemination of data and analysis compiled under the program to other federal agencies, state and local governments, and nonprofit and for-profit entities. Instructs the Secretary to pursue collaboration with other federal agencies on regional innovation strategies, ensuring that such collaboration prioritizes the needs and challenges of small businesses. Directs the Secretary to contract with an independent entity, such as NAS, to conduct an evaluation of the program, which shall include a recommendation as to whether such program should be continued or terminated. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out this section. (Sec. 604) Directs the Secretary to complete a study of the economic competitiveness and innovative capacity of the United States. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a process for obtaining public comments; and (2) an Innovation Advisory Board to advise the Secretary with respect to the conduct of the study. Directs the Secretary to develop, based on the study, a national 10-year strategy for strengthening the innovative and competitive capacity of the federal government, state and local governments, IHEs, and the private sector. (Sec. 605) Directs the Secretary to carry out a study of the barriers to the use of high-end computing simulation and modeling by small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the United States. Requires the Secretary, the DOE Secretary, and the OSTP Director to carry out demonstration or pilot programs to gather experiential data to evaluate the feasibility and advisability of a specific program or policy initiative for reducing barriers to the use of high-end computer modeling and simulation by such manufacturers. Authorizes appropriations. Title VII: NIST Green Jobs - NIST Grants for Energy Efficiency, New Job Opportunities, and Business Solutions Act of 2010 or the NIST GREEN JOBS Act of 2010 - (Sec. 703) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the themes under the competitive grant program within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to be related to projects: (1) designed to increase the viability both of traditional manufacturing sectors and other sectors; and (2) concerning the transfer of technology based on the technological needs of manufacturers and available technologies from IHEs, laboratories, and other technology producing entities. Authorizes such themes to extend beyond such areas to include projects related to construction industry modernization. Revises the selection criteria for such grants. Requires the NIST Director to: (1) endeavor to select at least one proposal in each of the nine statistical divisions of the United States; and (2) award grants to proposals that will create jobs or train newly hired employees, promote technology transfer and commercialization of environmentally focused materials, increase energy efficiency, and improve the competitiveness of industries in regions in which the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers are located. Authorizes the Director to award grants to proposals that will: (1) encourage greater cooperation and foster partnerships in energy efficiency and building technology; and (2) collect data and analyze the increasing connection between manufactured products and manufacturing techniques, the future of construction practices, and the emerging application of products from green energy industries. Limits award duration to three years. Authorizes awards to be used by the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers to assist small or medium-sized construction firms. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2013 to carry out such NIST grant program. Title VIII: General Provisions - (Sec. 801) Requires a GAO review of the status of the programs authorized by this Act. (Sec. 802) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to pay the salaries of any individuals who are convicted of: (1) selling or possessing with intent to sell obscene visual matter on federal property; or (2) engaging in activities related to visual material involving the sexual exploitation of minors. (Sec. 803) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) undertake research and development work in connection with any matter in relation to which the FCC has jurisdiction; and (2) promote the carrying out of such research and development or otherwise to arrange for it to be carried out.

america competes reauthorization act america creating opportunities meaningfully promote excellence technology education science reauthorization act title office_of_science_and_technology_policy sec requires director office_of_science_and_technology_policy ostp establish committee national_science_and_technology_council including office_of_management_and_budget omb responsibility coordinating federal programs activities support stem education including national_science_foundation nsf department_of_energy doe national_aeronautics_and_space_administration nasa national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration noaa department_of_education federal agencies programs activities support stem education defines stem academic professional disciplines science technology engineering mathematics directs committee encourage teaching innovation entrepreneurship stem education activities develop implement update years year stem education strategic plan shall specify prioritize annual long term objectives establish periodically update maintain inventory federally sponsored stem education programs activities including documentation assessments effectiveness programs activities rates participation underrepresented minorities persons rural areas requires director annually report congress stem education strategic plan sec requires establishment designation committee technology national_science_and_technology_council shall responsible planning coordinating federal programs activities advanced manufacturing research development requires committee establish goals priorities advanced manufacturing research development strengthen manufacturing reduce federal state governmental regulatory logistical fiscal barriers inhibit manufacturing facilitate transfer intellectual property technology based federally supported university research commercialization manufacturing identify technological market business challenges best addressed public private partnerships likely attract participation primary funding industry encourage formation partnerships respond challenges transition manufacturing develop strategic plan guide federal programs activities support advanced manufacturing research development requires director ostp transmit strategic plan subsequent updates congress sec establishes working_group national_science_and_technology_council coordinate federal science agency research policies related dissemination long term stewardship results unclassified research supported funding federal science agencies having annual extramural research expenditure million requires working_group identify specific objectives public interests need addressed policies coordinated section consider role scientific publishers review process sec instructs ostp develop policies management use federal scientific collections improve quality organization access long term preservation benefit scientific enterprise requires ostp ensure development online clearinghouse information contents access federal scientific collections sets forth requirements disposal federal scientific collections including procedures transfer collections longer needed qualified researchers requires ostp develop common set methodologies federal agencies project costs associated management preservation collections sec amends stevenson-wydler_technology innovation_act authorize federal agencies award prizes competitively stimulate innovation potential advance agency mission prohibits government gaining interest intellectual property developed participant competition written consent participant authorizes government negotiate license use intellectual property developed participant permits agreements private nonprofit entities administer competitions support competition consist federally appropriated funds funds provided private sector cash prizes title national_aeronautics_and_space_administration sec expresses sense congress renewed emphasis technology development enhance current mission capabilities nasa enable future missions encouraging nasa private industry academia spur innovation states nasa innovative partnership program valuable mechanism accelerate technology encourages transfer technology private sector sec expresses sense congress nasa uniquely positioned interest students stem example sets education programs requires nasa develop educational programs specified goals sec expresses sense congress international space station represents valuable unique national asset utilized increase educational opportunities scientific technological innovation period active utilization extended potential opportunities innovation increased efforts fully realize potential directs administrator nasa evaluate expand efforts maximize nasa contribution interagency efforts enhance stem education capabilities technological excellence global competitiveness report evaluation title iii national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration sec amends america competes act require noaa implement specified programs activities respect oceanic atmospheric research development program requires administrator develop report noaa strategy enhancing transformational research research development portfolio increase competitiveness oceanic atmospheric science_and_technology authorizes administrator enter partnerships agreements carry programs allows administrator accept use funds received pursuant agreement program activities sec amends america competes act require administrator build educational programs activities noaa consideration given goal promoting participation individuals groups stem fields promoting acquisition retention highly qualified motivated young scientists sets forth educational program goals sec directs secretary commerce cooperation secretary education request national_academy_of_sciences nas study report oceanic atmospheric research development scientific workforce requires administrator evaluate study develop workforce program plan noaa federal science career pathways address aging workforce issues title national_institute_of_standards_and_technology national_institute_of_standards_and_technology authorization act sec authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 secretary commerce national_institute_of_standards_and_technology nist scientific technical research services laboratory activities facilities construction maintenance industrial technology services activities including technology innovation program tip manufacturing extension partnership program national quality award program sec amends national_institute_of_standards_and_technology_act establish department_of_commerce secretary commerce standards technology requires secretary serve director nist sec makes objective hollings manufacturing extension centers enhance productivity technological performance manufacturing providing community colleges information job skills needed small- medium sized manufacturing businesses regions requires director establish hollings manufacturing partnership program innovative services initiative assist small- medium sized manufacturers reducing energy usage greenhouse gas emissions environmental waste improve profitability accelerating domestic commercialization new product technologies identifying diversifying new markets bars director undertaking activities accelerate commercialization new product technology analysis market demand new technology conducted requires government_accountability_office gao report cost share requirements program permits secretary alter cost share requirements provision financial assistance center redesignates program hollings manufacturing extension partnership requires director evaluate obstacles unique small manufacturers prevent effectively competing global market implement comprehensive plan train centers address obstacles facilitate improved communication centers assist manufacturers implementation targeted solutions sec requires director establish research initiative support development emergency communication tracking technologies use locating individuals confined spaces shielded environments high rise buildings structures conventional radio communication limited requires nist work private sector federal agencies issue related report congress report publicly available sec requires director promote participation underrepresented minorities research areas supported nist evaluating applications research fellowships student assistance requires special consideration given applications teacher science_and_technology enhancement program teachers high need schools sec removes limitation appropriated funds director authorized expend fiscal year research fellowships student assistance amends omnibus trade competition act repeal commerce science technology fellowship program sec requires director carry green manufacturing construction initiative title science technology engineering mathematics support programs subtitle national_science_foundation national_science_foundation_authorization_act sec authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 nsf research related activities education human resources major research equipment facilities construction agency operations award management office national_science_board office_of_inspector_general sec eliminates ceiling number limited term personnel national_science_board permit appointed assigned chairman limits national_science_board reports president congress related science engineering education science engineering matters nsf authority requested congress president revises provisions concerning application government sunshine act board sec establishes national center science engineering statistics nsf serve central federal clearinghouse collection interpretation analysis dissemination data science engineering technology research development requires nsf acting center collect analyze report disseminate statistical data related science engineering enterprise nations support research data collects methodologies areas related work center support education training researchers use large scale nationally representative data sets requires director national_science_board issue special statistical reports topics related national international science engineering enterprise sec requires nsf carry program awarding grants institutions higher education ihes support research leading advances manufacturing including nanomanufacturing requires director award grants strengthen expand scientific technical education training advanced manufacturing including nsf advanced technological education program sec directs national_science_board evaluate mid scale research instrumentation needs nsf sec requires director carry program award grants ihes establishment expansion partnerships promote innovation increase impact research developing tools resources connect new scientific discoveries practical uses requires ihes eligible funding propose establishment partnership includes private sector entity include ihes public sector institutions private sector entities nonprofit organizations prohibits use funds section construction renovation buildings structures sec requires director establish green chemistry basic research program support research green sustainable chemistry sec requires director adjust funding nsf integrative graduate education research_traineeship program program replaced rate funding graduate research fellowship program adjusted requires fy2011 fy2013 half total nsf funds allocated programs provided funds appropriated research related activities requires director set awarded year certain nsf scholarships graduate fellowships sciences engineering requires scholarship fellowship include cost education allowance sec amends national_science_foundation_authorization_act revise matching fund requirements nsf teaching fellowships master teaching fellowships robert noyce teacher scholarship program requires entities provide non federal funds grant million grant million requiring non federal funds cash makes teaching fellowships master teaching fellowships available retiring professionals stem fields sec requires nsf continue support historically black colleges universities undergraduate program alliances minority participation program tribal_colleges universities program hispanic serving institutions separate programs sec requires director permit specialized stem high schools conducting research participate major data collection initiatives universities corporations government labs research grant nsf research proposal sec requires director award grants ihes nonprofit organizations sites designated director provide research experiences undergraduate stem students sites designated primarily undergraduate ihes undergraduate stem students sites sec authorizes award grants ihes consortia establishment expansion partnerships local regional private sector entities provide undergraduate students private sector internship experiences connect stem coursework permits inclusion industry professional associations partnerships requires non federal cost share established expanded partnerships prohibits use federal funds provide stipends compensation students private sector internships private sector entities match funding payment reimbursement private sector entities ihes requires director submit specified report concerning awards sec requires director identify ways cyber enabled learning create innovative stem workforce help retrain retain existing stem workforce address national challenges including national security competitiveness use technology enhance supplement laboratory learning sec continues experimental_program stimulate competitive research epscor objective helping eligible states develop research infrastructure competitive nsf federal research funding requires epscor continue expand nsf funding increases requires director submit specified annual reports annually directs epscor interagency_coordinating_committee undertake specified activities requires federal agency administers epscor federal epscor like program submit ostp specified report program requires director contract nas conduct specified study federal agencies administer epscor program similar program sec expresses sense congress stem talent expansion program sec expresses sense congress nsf focus federal research development resources primarily areas stem basic research education strive ensure federally supported research quality answers questions problems importance society sec requires ihes receive nsf financial assistance grants research report ihe strategy commercializing results research implementation strategy results efforts realize commercial potential research prohibits ihes revealing confidential trade secret proprietary information report sec requires director contract nas initiate study evaluate develop improve impact society metrics including potential commercial applications research studies funded grants nsf federal agencies sec authorizes director use funds appropriated carry grants ihes provision financial support post graduate research fields study potential commercial applications match private sector grant financial assistance post doctoral program field sec expresses sense congress nsf coordinate collaborate federal agencies including doe office_of_science planning construction stewardship large facilities ensure joint investments practicable sec authorizes director support national research agenda key areas affected increased use public private cloud computing requires review cloud computing research opportunities challenges requires director provide annual reports outcomes nsf investments cloud computing research recommendations research focus program improvements related recommendations requires nist director collaborate industry development standards support trusted cloud computing infrastructures metrics interoperability assurance support standards development sec requires director continue support program awarding grants tribal_colleges universities enhance quality undergraduate stem education increase retention graduation rates native american students stem subtitle stem training grant program sec states purpose subtitle replicate implement programs ihes provide integrated stem teacher education courses lead baccalaureate degree concurrent teacher certification sec describes types undergraduate degree programs replicated implemented sec requires director establish grant program carry subtitle purpose instructs director ensure grants equitably distributed regions united_states accounting population density geographic demographic considerations authorizes director award competitive million grants annually ihes specified stem training purposes bars ihe receiving grant program provides prescribed non federal match sec authorizes director contract program oversight fiscal management organization ihe nonprofit organization entity demonstrates experience replicating similar programs regional national levels providing programmatic technical implementation assistance program performing data collection analysis providing accountability results specifies oversight responsibilities organization contracted perform program oversight management sec authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 carry subtitle title innovation sec amends stevenson-wydler_technology innovation_act direct secretary commerce establish office innovation entrepreneurship foster innovation commercialization new technologies products processes services promote productivity economic growth united_states makes responsibility office develop policies accelerate innovation advance commercialization research development identify existing barriers innovation commercialization provide access relevant data research technical assistance innovation commercialization strengthen collaboration policies related innovation commercialization creates advisory_council innovation entrepreneurship advise secretary respecting office responsibilities sec directs secretary establish program provide loan guarantees obligations borrowers small- medium sized manufacturers projects use produce innovative technologies allows loan guarantees projects equip expand establish manufacturing facility united_states use innovative technology innovative process manufacturing manufacture innovative technology product integral component product innovative product process idea developed research funded grant nsf limits loan guarantee obligation requires secretary report annually congress activities carried program permits use hollings manufacturing extension centers provide information program conduct outreach potential borrowers authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 provide cost loan guarantees carry default requirements program sec amends stevenson wydler innovation_act direct secretary establish regional innovation program encourage support development regional innovation strategies including regional innovation clusters science research parks authorizes secretary award competitive grants eligible recipients activities related development regional innovation clusters sets forth permissible activities awarded grants including facilitating market development products services developed regional innovation cluster public state local governments meet goals cluster gives special consideration applications regions containing communities negatively impacted trade eligible recipients agree collaborate local workforce investment area boards prohibits secretary providing half total cost share activity funded section amends stevenson-wydler_technology innovation_act direct secretary award grants development feasibility studies plans construction new expansion existing science parks limits grant allows secretary guarantee loan projects construction expansion including renovation modernization science park infrastructure limits maximum loan principal guaranteed million single project million projects prohibits guaranteeing loan september authorizes appropriations costs guaranteeing million loans administrative expenses fy2011 establishes regional innovation research information program gather analyze disseminate information best practices regional innovation strategies provide technical assistance development implementation strategies collect available data regional innovation clusters authorizes secretary award research grants support program goals requires dissemination data analysis compiled program federal agencies state local governments nonprofit profit entities instructs secretary pursue collaboration federal agencies regional innovation strategies ensuring collaboration prioritizes needs challenges small businesses directs secretary contract independent entity nas conduct evaluation program shall include recommendation program continued terminated authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 carry section sec directs secretary complete study economic competitiveness innovative capacity united_states requires secretary establish process obtaining public comments innovation advisory_board advise secretary respect conduct study directs secretary develop based study national year strategy strengthening innovative competitive capacity federal_government state local governments ihes private sector sec directs secretary carry study barriers use high end computing simulation modeling small- medium sized manufacturers united_states requires secretary doe secretary ostp director carry demonstration pilot programs gather experiential data evaluate feasibility advisability specific program policy initiative reducing barriers use high end computer modeling simulation manufacturers authorizes appropriations title vii nist green jobs nist grants energy efficiency new job opportunities business solutions act nist green jobs_act sec amends national_institute_of_standards_and_technology_act require competitive grant program hollings manufacturing extension partnership related projects designed increase viability traditional manufacturing sectors sectors concerning transfer technology based technological needs manufacturers available technologies ihes laboratories technology producing entities authorizes extend areas include projects related construction industry modernization revises selection criteria grants requires nist director endeavor select proposal statistical divisions united_states award grants proposals create jobs train newly hired employees promote technology transfer commercialization environmentally focused materials increase energy efficiency improve competitiveness industries regions hollings manufacturing extension centers located authorizes director award grants proposals encourage greater cooperation foster partnerships energy efficiency building technology collect data analyze increasing connection manufactured products manufacturing techniques future construction practices emerging application products green energy industries limits award duration years authorizes awards hollings manufacturing extension centers assist small medium sized construction firms authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2013 carry nist grant program title viii general_provisions sec requires gao review status programs authorized act sec prohibits use funds act pay salaries individuals convicted selling possessing intent sell obscene visual matter federal property engaging activities related visual material involving sexual exploitation minors sec amends communications act authorize federal_communications_commission fcc undertake research development work connection matter relation fcc jurisdiction promote carrying research development arrange carried


Summary: Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit Act of 2010 or SMART Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to give preference to the award of discretionary or competitive grants, loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit to transportation infrastructure projects, including the purchase of transit vehicle rolling stock, rail, and supporting equipment, in which manufactured goods to be purchased have a domestic content percentage that: (1) exceeds applicable federal requirements; and (2) in the case of rolling stock, is consistent with industry-recognized standards, if available. Directs the Secretary to establish a centralized website that provides rules and guidance, waiver notices, and agency actions of the domestic content standards (Buy America) for DOT federal-aid programs. Requires a federal agency head to subject to public notice and comment any request for waiver, and to publication in the Federal Register and notification to Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of any waiver, of Buy America requirements involving: (1) federal-aid highway and public transportation projects, (2) AMTRAK acquisition and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and (3) intercity passenger rail service corridor capital assistance projects. Directs the DOT Inspector General to report annually to Congress on acquisitions funded by federal transportation infrastructure investments that do not comply with Buy American requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to work with the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program and other manufacturing-related local intermediaries to develop a multi-agency comprehensive plan to expand domestic manufacturer rail and transit vehicle supply chains.

strengthening manufacturing rebuilding transit act smart act_-_requires secretary transportation dot preference award discretionary competitive grants loans loan guarantees lines credit transportation infrastructure projects including purchase transit vehicle rolling stock rail supporting equipment manufactured goods purchased domestic content percentage exceeds applicable federal requirements case rolling stock consistent industry recognized standards available directs secretary establish centralized website provides rules guidance waiver notices agency actions domestic content standards buy america dot federal aid programs requires federal agency head subject public notice comment request waiver publication federal_register notification director office_of_management_and_budget omb waiver buy america requirements involving federal aid highway public transportation projects amtrak acquisition maintenance equipment facilities intercity passenger rail service corridor capital assistance projects directs dot_inspector general report annually congress acquisitions funded federal transportation infrastructure investments comply buy american requirements authorizes secretary work hollings manufacturing partnership program manufacturing related local intermediaries develop multi agency comprehensive plan expand domestic manufacturer rail transit vehicle supply chains


Summary: International Tax Competitiveness Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) treat foreign corporations that are managed, directly or indirectly, within the United States as domestic corporations for U.S. tax purposes; (2) make certain royalty income and income from intangibles received from a controlled foreign corporation subject to U.S. taxation; and (3) revise the tax treatment of property other than stock (i.e., boot) received in connection with a corporate reorganization to provide that such property shall be treated as a taxable dividend.

international tax competitiveness act amends_the_internal_revenue_code treat foreign corporations managed directly indirectly united_states domestic corporations tax purposes certain royalty income income received controlled foreign corporation subject taxation revise tax treatment property stock received connection corporate reorganization provide property shall treated taxable dividend


Summary: Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 - Makes it unlawful for any new automobile manufacturer to unreasonably discriminate against or deny a franchise to an automobile dealer who applies for the retention of its franchise. Permits an automobile dealer to file an expedited action in a U.S. district court to restore its franchise. Defines: (1) "new automobile manufacturer" as an automobile manufacturing company established in 2009 that is the successor to another automobile manufacturing company and acquires the assets of the predecessor company in an transaction governed by federal bankruptcy law; and (2) "automobile dealer" as any automobile dealer in the United States that, on January 1, 2009, held a franchise granted by an automobile manufacturing company that was the predecessor company to a new automobile manufacturer to sell that company's automobiles, but has not entered into an agreement with the new manufacturer to continue serving as a franchisee.

automobile dealers fair competition act makes unlawful new automobile manufacturer unreasonably discriminate deny franchise automobile dealer applies retention franchise permits automobile dealer file expedited action district_court restore franchise defines new automobile manufacturer automobile manufacturing company established successor automobile manufacturing company acquires assets predecessor company transaction governed federal bankruptcy law automobile dealer automobile dealer united_states january held franchise granted automobile manufacturing company predecessor company new automobile manufacturer sell company automobiles entered agreement new manufacturer continue serving franchisee


Summary: Bring Jobs Back to America Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to create a comprehensive national manufacturing strategy to increase overall domestic manufacturing, create private sector jobs, identify emerging technologies, and identify a strategy for repatriating jobs to the United States. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish targets for manufacturing growth; (2) conduct biennial surveys of U.S. businesses that maintain manufacturing facilities or customer service centers outside the United States; and (3) report on survey results. Directs the Secretary to establish multiple repatriation task forces to promote repatriation (return of a job or facility from a foreign country location to a U.S. location). Establishes the American Economic Security Commission to establish and carry out a program to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global economy through technology-based planning. Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make eligible for assistance under such Act projects to facilitate: (1) the relocation to the United States of a foreign source of employment; and (2) the growth of the U.S. manufacturing or customer service sector. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to study the feasibility and potential impact of new tax provisions to encourage U.S. companies to return jobs to the United States. Amends federal patent law to revise requirements regarding the publication of patent applications. Requires abstracts (short summaries of inventions) included with patent applications (instead of the patent applications themselves, as under current law) to be published 18 months after the earliest filing date of the application. Repeals certain requirements relating to: (1) submission of a redacted copy of an application; and (2) procedures to prevent protest and pre-issuance opposition to the grant of a patent. Requires the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to give priority to the examination of a patent application by an institution of higher education or a patent holding company affiliated with such an institution.

bring jobs america act_-_directs secretary commerce create comprehensive national manufacturing strategy increase overall domestic manufacturing create private sector jobs identify emerging technologies identify strategy jobs united_states requires secretary establish targets manufacturing growth conduct biennial surveys businesses maintain manufacturing facilities customer service centers outside united_states report survey results directs secretary establish multiple repatriation task forces promote repatriation return job facility foreign country location location establishes american economic security commission establish carry program improve competitiveness global economy technology based planning amends public_works_and_economic_development_act eligible assistance act projects facilitate relocation united_states foreign source employment growth manufacturing customer service sector directs secretary treasury study feasibility potential impact new tax provisions encourage companies return jobs united_states amends federal patent law revise requirements publication patent applications requires short summaries inventions included patent applications instead patent applications current law published months earliest filing date application repeals certain requirements relating submission redacted copy application procedures prevent protest pre issuance opposition grant patent requires director patent trademark_office priority examination patent application institution higher education patent holding company affiliated institution


Summary: Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act - Eliminates certain grounds for waiving Buy American requirements that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) obligate federal funding for certain air navigation, highway, and rail activities and projects only if U.S. steel, iron, and manufactured goods are used in such projects. (Retains the current waiver of such Buy American requirements for any case where use of U.S. material will increase overall costs of a highway and roadway or highspeed rail project by more than 25%.) Revises waiver of Buy American requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such requirements if the cost of U.S. components and subcomponents is: (1) more than 60% of the cost of all components of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities or equipment or rolling stock (buses and light and heavy rail trains), as under current law, in the case of obligations made on or before December 31, 2011; (2) more than 80% of the cost of all components of such items in the case of obligations made during calendar 2012; or (3) 100% of the cost of all components of such items in the case of obligations made after December 31, 2013. Repeals the Secretary's authority to exempt Amtrak from Buy American requirements in certain circumstances.

airports highways high speed rail trains transit america act eliminates certain grounds waiving buy american requirements secretary transportation dot obligate federal funding certain air navigation highway rail activities projects steel iron manufactured goods projects retains current waiver buy american requirements case use material increase overall costs highway roadway rail project revises waiver buy american requirements authorizes secretary waive requirements cost components cost components federal_aviation_administration faa facilities equipment rolling stock buses light heavy rail trains current law case obligations december cost components items case obligations calendar cost components items case obligations december repeals secretary authority exempt amtrak buy american requirements certain circumstances


Summary: Congressional Made in America Promise Act of 2011 - Amends the Buy American Act to apply Buy American requirements to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of any legislative branch office, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the same manner as the Act applies with respect to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of a department or independent establishment. Prescribes a special rule in the case of any product which bears an official congressional insignia (including a mark resembling an official seal) that is acquired for the use of a legislative branch office. Prohibits the head of such office from making a determination under the Act that it is inconsistent with the public interest to enter into a contract in accordance with the Act. Makes inapplicable to products with an official congressional insignia the exceptions to the Buy American rule for: (1) articles, materials, or supplies not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of satisfactory quality; or (2) manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured under any contract the award value of which is less than or equal to the micro-purchase threshold. (Thus applies the Buy American rule to any legislative branch office purchase of products with an official congressional insignia, without exception.)

congressional america promise act amends buy_american_act apply buy american requirements articles materials supplies acquired use legislative branch office including house_of_representatives senate manner act applies respect articles materials supplies acquired use department independent establishment prescribes special rule case product bears official congressional insignia including mark official seal acquired use legislative branch office prohibits head office making determination act inconsistent public interest enter contract accordance act makes inapplicable products official congressional insignia exceptions buy american rule articles materials supplies mined produced manufactured united_states sufficient reasonably available commercial quantities satisfactory quality manufactured articles materials supplies procured contract award value equal micro purchase threshold applies buy american rule legislative branch office purchase products official congressional insignia exception


Summary: Team B Act - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish the Counterterrorism Competitive Analysis Council to: (1) advise the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on all policy matters relating to threats of international terrorism and domestic radicalization based on all-source information; (2) prepare a competitive analysis of each national intelligence estimate concerning al Qaeda and other foreign terrorist organizations, and submit each analysis to the DNI and the National Intelligence Council; and (3) report annually to Congress on trends in counterterrorism and domestic radicalization.

team act_-_amends national security act establish counterterrorism competitive analysis council advise director national_intelligence dni policy matters relating threats international terrorism domestic radicalization based source information prepare competitive analysis national_intelligence estimate concerning al_qaeda foreign terrorist organizations submit analysis dni national_intelligence council report annually congress trends counterterrorism domestic radicalization


Summary: Keep American Jobs from Going Down the Drain Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to prohibit the use of funds made available from a state loan fund or a state water pollution control revolving fund, respectively, from being used for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system unless the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States. Waives such requirement when the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the relevant governor, finds that: (1) applying such requirement would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) such goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality; or (3) inclusion of such goods will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25%. Requires the Administrator to: (1) provide public notice and the opportunity to comment on the Administrator's intent to issue a waiver no less than 15 days prior to waiving such requirements; and (2) publish a justification of any waiver issued.

american_jobs going drain act_-_amends safe_drinking_water_act federal_water_pollution_control_act commonly known clean water act prohibit use funds available state loan fund state water pollution control revolving fund respectively project construction alteration maintenance repair public water system steel iron manufactured goods project produced united_states waives requirement administrator environmental_protection_agency epa consultation relevant governor finds applying requirement inconsistent public interest goods produced united_states sufficient reasonably available quantities satisfactory quality inclusion goods increase cost overall project requires administrator provide public notice opportunity comment administrator intent issue waiver days prior waiving requirements publish justification waiver issued


Summary: Balancing Trade Act of 2011 - Requires the President, if in three consecutive calendar years the United States has a trade deficit with another country of $10 billion or more, to take the necessary steps to create a trading relationship that would eliminate or substantially reduce that trade deficit by entering into an agreement with that country.

balancing trade act requires president consecutive calendar years united_states trade deficit country billion necessary steps create trading relationship eliminate substantially reduce trade deficit entering agreement country


Summary: Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2011 - Prohibits the President from agreeing to the reduction or elimination of the existing rate of duty on any product in order to carry out a trade agreement entered into between the United States and a foreign country until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) the United States has obtained the reduction or elimination of tariff and nontariff barriers and policies and practices of such foreign country with respect to U.S. exports of any product that has the same physical characteristics and uses as the product for which the President seeks to modify its rate of duty; and (2) any violation of the trade agreement is immediately enforceable by withdrawal of the modification of the existing duty on such foreign product until the United States Trade Representative (USTR) certifies to Congress that the United States has obtained the reduction or elimination of the tariff or nontariff barrier or policy or practice of such foreign government. Requires the withdrawal of such a modification in specified circumstances until the USTR makes such a certification to Congress. Directs the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to assess and identify the tariff and nontariff barriers and policies and practices for such products that exist in the foreign country as well as expected opportunities for U.S. exports to such country if such barriers and policies and practices are eliminated.

reciprocal market access act prohibits president agreeing reduction elimination existing rate duty product order carry trade agreement entered united_states foreign country president certifies congress united_states obtained reduction elimination tariff nontariff barriers policies practices foreign country respect exports product physical characteristics uses product president seeks modify rate duty violation trade agreement immediately enforceable withdrawal modification existing duty foreign product united_states_trade_representative ustr certifies congress united_states obtained reduction elimination tariff nontariff barrier policy practice foreign government requires withdrawal modification specified circumstances ustr makes certification congress directs international_trade_commission usitc assess identify tariff nontariff barriers policies practices products exist foreign country expected opportunities exports country barriers policies practices eliminated


Summary: Buy American Enhancement Act of 2011 - Defines "substantially all" for purposes of Buy American requirements to mean that articles, materials, or supplies shall be treated as made substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States if the cost of the domestic components of such items exceeds 75% of the total cost of all such items. Requires the head of each federal agency to ensure that certain contracts awarded by such agency include a provision requiring compliance with Buy American requirements. Defines "waiver" for purposes of Buy American requirements.  Requires the head of each federal agency to publish on the agency website a list of each waiver of such requirements within 30 days after it is granted.

buy american enhancement_act defines substantially purposes buy american requirements mean articles materials supplies shall treated substantially articles materials supplies mined produced manufactured united_states cost domestic components items exceeds total cost items requires head federal agency ensure certain contracts awarded agency include provision requiring compliance buy american requirements defines waiver purposes buy american requirements requires head federal agency publish agency website list waiver requirements days granted


Summary: American Parks American Products Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior or the Archivist of the United States to ensure that the items offered for sale in gift shops or visitor centers in units of the National Park System or of the National Archives and Records Administration, respectively, are U.S.- produced.

american parks american products act instructs secretary interior archivist united_states ensure items offered sale gift visitor centers units national_park_system national_archives_and_records_administration respectively produced


Summary: Foreign Business Bribery Prohibition Act of 2011 - Amends the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 to make a foreign concern liable for up to treble damages to any issuer, domestic concern, or U.S. person as a result of violating certain anti-bribery prohibitions. (In effect, authorizes a private right of action against such concerns.)

foreign business bribery prohibition act amends foreign corrupt practices act foreign concern liable treble damages issuer domestic concern person result violating certain anti bribery prohibitions effect authorizes private right action concerns


Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2012 - Directs the President, in each of 2014 and 2018, to submit to Congress and publish on a public website a strategy to promote growth, sustainability, and competitiveness in the nation's manufacturing sector, create well-paid, stable jobs, enable innovation and investment, and support national security. Establishes, within the Department of Commerce, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Board to: (1) advise the President on issues affecting the nation's manufacturing sector, (2) conduct a comprehensive analysis (analysis) of such sector, and (3) develop a national manufacturing competitiveness strategy (strategy). Directs the Board to: (1) publish in the Federal Register and on a public website a draft report, and to submit to the President for review and revision a final report, on the strategy; and (2) make the analysis available to the public. Requires the President, in preparing the budget for FY2016-FY2022, to include information regarding the consistency of such budget with the goals and recommendations included in the strategy.

measure amended reported house september summary version repeated american manufacturing competitiveness act directs president submit congress publish public website strategy promote growth sustainability competitiveness nation manufacturing sector create paid stable jobs enable innovation investment support national security establishes department_of_commerce american manufacturing competitiveness board advise president issues affecting nation manufacturing sector conduct comprehensive analysis analysis sector develop national manufacturing competitiveness strategy strategy directs board publish federal_register public website draft report submit president review revision final report strategy analysis available public requires president preparing budget fy2016 fy2022 include information consistency budget goals recommendations included strategy


Summary: Bring Jobs Home Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) grant business taxpayers a tax credit for up to 20% of insourcing expenses incurred for eliminating a business located outside the United States and relocating it within the United States, and (2) deny a tax deduction for outsourcing expenses incurred in relocating a U.S. business outside the United States. Requires an increase in the taxpayer's employment of full-time employees in the United States in order to claim the tax credit for insourcing expenses. Allows nonrecognition of gain in a corporate reorganization for corporations that exchange property solely for stock other than nonqualified preferred stock.

bring jobs home act amends_the_internal_revenue_code grant business taxpayers tax credit insourcing expenses incurred eliminating business located outside united_states relocating united_states deny tax deduction outsourcing expenses incurred relocating business outside united_states requires increase taxpayer employment time employees united_states order claim tax credit insourcing expenses allows nonrecognition gain corporate reorganization corporations exchange property solely stock nonqualified preferred stock


Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; and streamline U.S. regulatory policies.

expresses sense senate congress eliminate tax loopholes encourage companies ship american_jobs overseas expand markets united_states exports promote development new innovative products bearing america modernize improve highways bridges transit systems modernize upgrade rail levees dams ports place computers classrooms ensure small businesses households access high speed broadband invest critical new infrastructure streamline regulatory policies


Summary: All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States.  Allows the head of an executive agency to waive such requirement if its application would cause unreasonable costs or delays or would adversely affect a U.S. company. Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.

american flag act_-_requires united_states acquired use federal_government entirely manufactured united_states articles materials supplies entirely grown produced manufactured united_states allows head executive agency waive requirement application cause unreasonable costs delays adversely affect company requires federal_acquisition_regulatory_council amend federal_acquisition_regulation implement act requires act applied manner consistent obligations international agreements


Summary: Team USA Made in America Act of 2012 - Requires the U.S. Olympic Committee to adopt a policy with respect to uniforms to be worn by athletes during ceremonies that are part of the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, or the Pan-American Games that requires it to: (1) purchase or otherwise obtain only uniforms, including accessories (such as ties, belts, shoes, and hats), that meet the standards of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for labeling as "Made in USA"; or (2) make publicly available a detailed justification of the reasons the Committee obtained uniforms that do not meet that requirement.

team usa america act requires olympic committee adopt policy respect uniforms worn athletes ceremonies olympic games paralympic games american games requires purchase obtain uniforms including accessories ties belts shoes meet standards federal_trade_commission ftc labeling usa publicly available detailed justification reasons committee obtained uniforms meet requirement


Summary: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2012 - Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. Requires such an employer to remain on the list for up to three years after each relocation. Makes such an employer ineligible for federal grants or federal guaranteed loans for five years after being added to the list, except where the employer demonstrates that a lack of such loan or grant would threaten national security, result in substantial job loss in the United States, or harm the environment. Requires the head of federal or state executive agency or military department, when awarding a civilian or defense-related contract, to give preference to a U.S. employer that does not appear on the list. Requires a business entity that initiates or receives a customer service communication to require each of its employees or agents participating in the communication to disclose their physical location at the beginning of each such communication unless all involved employees or agents are located in the United States. Exempts any communication: (1) initiated by a consumer if the consumer knows or reasonably should know that the employee or agent is located outside the United States, or (2) related to the provision of emergency services. Requires such a business entity, upon request, to transfer a customer to a customer service agent who is physically located in the United States. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exclude certain classes or types of business entities or customer services communications from the requirements of this Act under exceptionally compelling circumstances. Sets forth enforcement provisions.

united_states center worker consumer protection act requires business enterprise employs employees excluding time employees employees aggregate work hours week exclusive overtime center notify secretary labor days relocating center outside united_states subjects violators civil penalty day directs secretary establish maintain publicly available list employers relocate center authorizes secretary remove list employer relocated center location outside united_states location inside united_states requires employer remain list years relocation makes employer ineligible federal grants federal guaranteed loans years added list employer demonstrates lack loan grant threaten national security result substantial job loss united_states harm environment requires head federal state executive agency military department awarding civilian defense related contract preference employer appear list requires business entity initiates receives customer service communication require employees agents participating communication disclose physical location beginning communication involved employees agents located united_states exempts communication initiated consumer consumer knows reasonably know employee agent located outside united_states related provision emergency services requires business entity request transfer customer customer service agent physically located united_states authorizes federal_trade_commission ftc exclude certain classes types business entities customer services communications requirements act exceptionally compelling circumstances sets forth enforcement provisions


Summary: Wear American Act of 2012 - Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require federal agencies to procure textiles and apparel articles, including components for such articles, that are manufactured in the United States wholly from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced or manufactured in the United States.

wear american act directs federal_acquisition_regulation council amend federal_acquisition_regulation far require federal agencies procure textiles apparel articles including components articles manufactured united_states wholly articles materials supplies mined produced manufactured united_states


Summary:
Congressional Made in America Promise Act of 2013 - Amends the Buy American Act to apply Buy American requirements to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of any legislative branch office, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the same manner as the Act applies with respect to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of a department or independent establishment.

Prescribes a special rule in the case of any product which bears an official congressional insignia (including a mark resembling an official seal) that is acquired for the use of a legislative branch office. Prohibits the head of such office from making a determination under the Act that it is inconsistent with the public interest to enter into a contract in accordance with the Act.

Makes inapplicable to products with an official congressional insignia the exceptions to the Buy American rule for: (1) articles, materials, or supplies not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of satisfactory quality; or (2) manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured under any contract the award value of which is less than or equal to the micro-purchase threshold. (Thus applies the Buy American rule to any legislative branch office purchase of products with an official congressional insignia, without exception.)


Summary: All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States.

american flag act_-_requires united_states acquired use federal_government entirely manufactured united_states articles materials supplies entirely grown produced manufactured united_states


Summary:
United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States.

Requires such an employer to remain on the list for up to three years after each relocation. Makes such an employer ineligible for federal grants or federal guaranteed loans for five years after being added to the list, except where the employer demonstrates that a lack of such loan or grant would threaten national security, result in substantial job loss in the United States, or harm the environment. Requires the head of federal or state executive agency or military department, when awarding a civilian or defense-related contract, to give preference to a U.S. employer that does not appear on the list.

Requires a business entity that initiates or receives a customer service communication to require each of its employees or agents participating in the communication to disclose their physical location at the beginning of each such communication unless all involved employees or agents are located in the United States. Exempts any communication: (1) initiated by a consumer if the consumer knows or reasonably should know that the employee or agent is located outside the United States, or (2) related to the provision of emergency services. Requires such a business entity, upon request, to transfer a customer to a customer service agent who is physically located in the United States.

Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exclude certain classes or types of business entities or customer services communications from the requirements of this Act under exceptionally compelling circumstances. Sets forth enforcement provisions.


Summary:
Berry Amendment Extension Act

 Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including clothing, tents, or natural fiber products) that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, except to the extent satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any such product cannot be procured as and when needed.

Makes additional exceptions for: (1) procurements by vessels in foreign waters, (2) emergency procurements, and (3) purchases for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold described in military procurement provisions. Requires DHS to post a notification that an exception has been applied not later than seven days after the award of the contract. Directs DHS to ensure that: (1) each member of DHS's acquisition workforce who regularly participates in textile acquisition receives training on this Act's requirements, and (2) any such training includes comprehensive information on such requirements. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.

amendment extension act amends homeland_security act prohibit department_of_homeland_security dhs procuring specified covered items directly related national security interests including clothing natural fiber products grown produced united_states extent satisfactory quality sufficient quantity product procured needed makes additional exceptions procurements vessels foreign waters emergency procurements purchases amounts greater simplified acquisition threshold described military procurement provisions requires dhs post notification exception applied later seven days award contract directs dhs ensure member dhs acquisition workforce regularly participates textile acquisition receives training act requirements training includes comprehensive information requirements requires act applied manner consistent obligations international agreements


Summary:
American Steel First Act of 2015

Prohibits the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and Transportation (DOT) (covered federal agencies) from obligating or expending funds or providing financial assistance for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron and steel used in such project is produced in the United States.

Waives such prohibition in cases where: (1) the prohibition would be inconsistent with the public interest, (2) iron and steel are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities of a satisfactory quality, or (3) inclusion of iron and steel produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25%. Prohibits waivers by a covered federal agency for products produced in a foreign country that is determined by the U.S. Trade Representative to have violated the terms of an agreement with the United States by discriminating against products produced in the United States that are covered by the agreement.

Prohibits a covered federal agency from imposing financial assistance restrictions on: (1) states that impose more stringent requirements on the use of iron and steel in foreign countries in projects carried out with such assistance, or (2) recipients that comply with such state imposed requirements.

Makes any person who intentionally mislabels or misrepresents a product used in a project under this Act as "Made in America" ineligible for another department contract for six years.

Requires DOT to: (1) publish a justification for a waiver of the prohibition against obligating funds to carry out the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, highway projects, public transportation projects, or aviation programs unless the steel, iron, and manufactured products used are produced in the United States; and (2) provide for public notice and comment on such waiver.

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Summary:
Bring Jobs Home Act

 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) grant business taxpayers a tax credit for up to 20% of insourcing expenses incurred for eliminating a business located outside the United States and  relocating it within the United States, and (2) deny a tax deduction for outsourcing expenses incurred in relocating a U.S. business outside the United States. Requires an increase in the taxpayer's employment of full-time employees in the United States in order to claim the tax credit for insourcing expenses.

bring jobs home act amends_the_internal_revenue_code grant business taxpayers tax credit insourcing expenses incurred eliminating business located outside united_states relocating united_states deny tax deduction outsourcing expenses incurred relocating business outside united_states requires increase taxpayer employment time employees united_states order claim tax credit insourcing expenses