WHAT: White House Signing Ceremony – H.R. 4664, “National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002.”
WHEN: Thursday, December 19 – 2:05 P.M.
WHERE: Roosevelt Room, The White House.
WHO: Bill sponsors from both the House and Senate will join the President for the ceremony.
MEDIA INFO: Only still cameras will be allowed at the signing ceremony. For more information, contact the White House Office of Media Affairs at 202-456-6238.
On Thursday, December 19, President George W. Bush will sign into law H.R. 4664, the “National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002.” The legislation, sponsored by Research Subcommittee Chairman Nick Smith (R-MI) and championed by Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) and Ranking Member Ralph M. Hall (D-TX), would put the National Science Foundation (NSF) on a track to double its budget in five years. The legislation also includes major math and science education initiatives authored by Boehlert and members of the Committee.
Because of prior commitments in his district, Chairman Boehlert will be unable to attend.
For more information on H.R. 4664, please contact Heidi Tringe at 202-225-6371 or log on to www.house.gov/science.
