President Bush Signs Bill Authorizing $3.7 Billion Nanotechnology Program - News Item

Jan 20 2005

President Bush today signed the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, which recently passed the House (H.R. 766) and the Senate (S. 189) with overwhelming support. (Read the text of Public Law 108-153.)

This legislation puts into law programs and activities supported by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), one of the President’s highest multi-agency research and development (R&D) priorities. The authorization bill calls for $3.7 billion for nanotechnology R&D for FY 2005-2008 for five of the 16 agencies comprising the existing NNI: the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The legislation also requires the creation of research centers, education and training efforts, studies into the societal and ethical consequences of nanotechnology, and activities directed toward transferring technology into the marketplace. Finally, the bill sets up advisory committees and regular program reviews, and delineates additional tasks for the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office.

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“The 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act is important recognition for this new field of science and technology for the progress and future of the US economy and society in the next decades,” said Mihail C. Roco, chairman of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Committee, and senior advisor for nanotechnology at the National Science Foundation.

House Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) and Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) co-sponsored the House legislation. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and George Allen (R-VA) were the Senate co-sponsors.

Congress must pass an appropriations bill for the NNI activities mandated in the legislation before funds will be allocated. The President’s 2004 Budget provides $849 million for the multi-agency National Nanotechnology Initiative, a 9.8 percent increase over 2003.

Read the Public Law 108-153.

Posted 3rd December 2004.

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  1. Marsha Ryan Marsha Ryan United States says:
    May 16, 2019 at 10:19 AM

    Great article!

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