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106th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5490
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for an Office of Air
Force Research and enhance research functions of the Air Force, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 18, 2000
Mr. Hall of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Hobson,
Mr. Boyd, Mr. Frelinghuysen, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Meek of
Florida, Mr. Towns, and Mr. McGovern) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for an Office of Air
Force Research and enhance research functions of the Air Force, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Air Force Science and Technology for
the 21st Century Act''.
SEC. 2. OFFICE OF AIR FORCE RESEARCH.
(a) In General.--(1) Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new sections:
``Sec. 8023. Office of Air Force Research
``(a)(1) There is in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
an Office of Air Force Research, at the head of which is a Director of
Air Force Research.
``(2) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Secretary of the Air Force, the Director of Air Force Research serves
as--
``(A) the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Air
Force on all research matters;
``(B) the principal advisor to the Chief of Staff of the
Air Force on all research matters; and
``(C) the principal Air Force representative on research
matters to other Government, academic, scientific, and
corporate agencies.
``(3) Unless appointed to higher grade under another provision of
law, an officer, while serving as Director of Air Force Research, has
the grade of major general.
``(b)(1) There is a Deputy Director of Air Force Research, who
shall be an employee in the Senior Executive Service and shall be
located at and assigned to a major laboratory or field installation.
``(2) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Director of Air Force Research, the Deputy Director of Air Force
Research is--
``(A) responsible for the execution of the Air Force
Research Laboratory technical program; and
``(B) responsible for operational aspects of the Air Force
Research Laboratory.
``(c) The Office of Air Force Research shall perform such duties as
the Secretary of the Air Force prescribes relating to--
``(1) the encouragement, promotion, planning, initiation,
and coordination of Air Force research;
``(2) the conduct of Air Force research in augmentation of
and in conjunction with the research and development conducted
by the bureaus and other agencies and offices of the Department
of the Air Force; and
``(3) the supervision, administration, and control of
activities within or for the Department relating to patents,
inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and royalty payments, and
matters connected therewith.
``(d) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Secretary of the Air Force, the Director of Air Force Research shall
ensure that the management and conduct of the science and technology
programs of the Air Force are carried out in a manner that will foster
the transition of science and technology to higher levels of research,
development, test, and evaluation.
``(e) Sufficient information relative to estimates of
appropriations for research by the several bureaus and offices shall be
furnished to the Office of Air Force Research to assist it in
coordinating Air Force research and carrying out its other duties.
``(f) The Office of Air Force Research shall perform its duties
under the authority of the Secretary, and its orders are considered as
coming from the Secretary.
``Sec. 8024. Air Force Science and Technology Policy Council
``(a) There is in the Department of the Air Force a Science and
Technology Policy Council consisting of--
``(1) the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as
chairman, with the power of decision;
``(2) the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force with
responsibilities for acquisition;
``(3) the Director of Air Force Research;
``(4) the commander of the Air Force Materiel Command; and
``(5) The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force with
responsibilities for installations.
``(b) The responsibilities of the Council include the following:
``(1) To advise the Secretary of the Air Force and the
Chief of Staff of the Air Force on matters of broad policy and
budget relating to the Air Force science and technology
program.
``(2) To identify, set priorities among, and endorse future
Air Force technological capabilities.
``(3) To oversee and review major science and technology
programs as they relate to meeting capabilities identified
pursuant to paragraph (2).
``(4) To determine the appropriate balance between programs
for the purpose of meeting requirements and programs for the
purpose of pursuing long-term technologies.
``(5) To identify, set priorities among, and endorse
planning and budgeting for the transition of science and
technology to higher levels of research, development, test, and
evaluation.
``(c) Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force,
the Council shall appoint, from among personnel of the Department of
the Air Force, a staff to assist the Council in carrying out its
responsibilities.
``Sec. 8025. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
``(a) The Secretary of the Air Force may appoint an Air Force
Scientific Advisory Board consisting of not more than 15 civilians
preeminent in the fields of science, research, and development work.
Each member serves for such term as the Secretary specifies.
``(b) The Board shall meet at such times as the Secretary specifies
to consult with and advise the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the
Director of Air Force Research.
``(c) No law imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in
relation to the employment of persons, the performance of services, or
the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with any claim,
proceeding, or matter involving the United States applies to members of
the Board solely by reason of their membership on the Board.''.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is
amended by adding at the end the following new items:
``8023. Office of Air Force Research.
``8024. Air Force Science and Technology Policy Council.
``8025. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 8014(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new
paragraph:
``(6) The Director of Air Force Research.''.
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