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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1862a. Findings and purpose
(a) The Congress finds that -
(1) the fundamental research and related education program
supported by the Federal Government and conducted by the Nation's
universities and colleges are essential to our national security,
and to our health, economic welfare, and general well-being;
(2) many national research and related education programs
conducted by universities and colleges are now hindered by
obsolete research buildings and equipment, and many institutions
lack sufficient resources to repair, renovate, or replace their
laboratories;
(3) the Nation's capacity to conduct high quality research and
education programs and to maintain its competitive position at
the forefront of modern science, engineering, and technology is
threatened by this research capital deficit, which poses serious
and adverse consequences to our future national security, health,
welfare, and ability to compete in the international marketplace;
(4) a national effort to spur reinvestment in research
facilities is needed, and national, State, and local policies and
cooperative programs are required that will yield maximum return
on the investment of scarce national resources and sustain a
commitment to excellence in research and education; and
(5) the Foundation, as part of its responsibility for
maintaining the vitality of the Nation's academic research, and
in partnership with the States, industry, and universities and
colleges, must assist in enhancing the historic linkages between
Federal investment in academic research and training and
investment in the research capital base by reinvesting in the
capital facilities which modern research and education programs
require.
(b) It is the purpose of sections 1862a to 1862d of this title to
assist in modernizing and revitalizing the Nation's research
facilities at institutions of higher education, independent
non-profit research institutions and research museums, and
consortia thereof, through capital investment.
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