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Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2016 or the GRANT Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires an executive agency, before awarding a competitive grant and after determining eligibility and conducting a merit-based review, to conduct an evaluation of the risk posed by an applicant to successfully carry out the grant. The evaluation shall include a review of any interagency duplication of efforts for research grants. In conducting the evaluation with respect to an applicant that is determined to pose a relatively low risk of failing to execute the grant successfully, an executive agency shall: (1) minimize the burden on the applicant, and (2) consider any existing findings with respect to such applicant under the single audit process. The bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to consult with executive agencies to upgrade grants.gov or any successor public website for finding and applying for federal grants so that the website: (1) serves as a central point of information on, and provides full access for applicants to, competitive grants; and (2) captures in one site, or provides electronic links to, other relevant databases. Executive agencies issuing a solicitation for or announcing the availability of competitive grants shall post on such website: (1) specified information about the grant opportunity, (2) detailed grant guidance and written technical assistance for applicants, and (3) selection documentation and justification. Agencies may redact personally identifiable information from a post on the website and must exclude sensitive information that would adversely affect an applicant. The bill requires each agency to post a forecast of all non-emergency grant solicitations that it expects to issue for the upcoming calendar year. The grants website shall: make the required information available in its original format without charge or a license or registration requirement; permit the information to be searched, downloaded in bulk, disseminated via automatic electronic means, and freely shared by the public; use permanent uniform resource locators for the information; and provide an opportunity for the public to provide input about the usefulness of the site and recommendations for improvements. Upon an applicant's request, an agency must explain the basis for an award decision of a grant exceeding $100,000 pursuant to a merit-based selection procedure. Agency inspectors general shall review the effectiveness of an agency's conflicts of interest policy with respect to the peer review process for competitive grants in order to detect favoritism. (Sec. 3) The Government Accountability Office shall report on: (1) the size and training of the federal grants workforce and recommendations for improving it, (2) whether a warrant system similar to that used in the federal acquisition system should be established for federal officials authorized to award grants, and (3) agency use of suspension and debarment actions against grantees during the previous three years and the level of agency resources assigned to suspension and debarment functions.
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2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-407.
By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-407.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 2972, the GRANT Act, provisions to make federal grant opportunities more transparent. Issues relating to the availability of federally-funded public safety research for use by first responders. Issues relating to federal ambulance standards.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Justice Program, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 34: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research). H.R. 1119: Research and Development Efficiency Act Legislation to improve the efficiency of federal research and development, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 5583: University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act Legislation to streamline and harmonize federal research regulations on institutions of higher education, and for other purposes (ALL).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $38,669 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act PL 114-195 Global Food Security Act of 2016 HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 PL 114-190 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $58,768 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 6: 21st Century Cures Act and Senate Companion Legislation Legislation to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes (funding for NIH and FDA research). H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States. S. 3346: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Titles V and VI pertaining to NASA research).
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 2972, the GRANT Act, provisions to make federal grant opportunities more transparent. Issues relating to the availability of federally-funded public safety research for use by first responders. Issues relating to federal ambulance standards.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Justice Program, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIH, IES, STEM education and social science research H.R. 5055/S. 2028, the FY 17 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 5393/S. 2837, the FY 17 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA, and language supporting all disciplines at NSF. H.R. 5293/S. 3000, the FY 17 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx/S. 3040 - the FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - issues around funding for the Institute of Education Sciences and its National Center for Special Education Research; NIH; and AHRQ H.R. 4909/S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions around FY 17 authorization levels for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including DARPA and defense medical research and language related to the micro-purchasing threshold S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act/North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act - provisions related to E-COMPETES and energy research provisions H.R. 1806, the America COMPETES Act reauthorization - general issues around status of the legislation and authorization levels S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the NSF including authorization levels, STEM education, and streamlining regulations H.R. 4783/S. 2812, Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act - provisions related to the reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR programs and the set aside levels. S. 2972, the GRANT Act - provisions related to transparency around federal grants General issues around energy research General issues around support for early career faculty General issues around regulatory reform
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act - provisions related to the authorization of energy programs, including the Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects-Energy (ARPA-e). S. 2812/H.R. 4783- SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act - provisions to extend SBIR and STTR and to modify the setaside from federal research agencies. H.R. 5583, the University Regulation Streamlining and Harmonization Act - provisions related to the modernization of regulations affecting university research, including the establishment of a Research Policy Board, a revised standard for micropurchases, and a streamlined approach to subrecipient monitoring. S. 2972, the Grant Reform and New Transparency Act - provisions concerning the management of federal grants, including the public posting of grant proposals. Potential oversight of the construction and operation of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a cutting-edge research facility and experiment funded by DOE.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1030: Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 A bill to prohibit the Environmental protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (ALL). H.R. 962 and S. 181: Startup Act 3.0 A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1398 and S. 747: American Innovation Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (ALL). H.R. 2104 and S. 289: American Cures Act A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (ALL). H.R. 1806: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 A bill to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1441 and S. 771: Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 A bill to emphasize manufacturing in engineering programs by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation, to designate United States manufacturing universities (ALL). H.R. 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act A bill to ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies (ALL). H.R. 1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency of from funds administered by that agency (ALL). S. 2972: Grant Reform and New Transparency (GRANT) Act A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act An original bill to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes (specifically authorization of the Department of Energy's Office of Science and ARPA-E). S. 3084: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
2016 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 5049 NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016 S 2812 SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2016 HR 4783 Commercializing on Small Business Innovation Act of 2016 HR 4945 American Space Renaissance Act HR 4755 Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act S 2817 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act HR 708, S 350 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR) S 2972 Grant Reform and New Transparency Act (GRANT) S 747, HR 1398 American Innovation Act S 544, HR 1030 Secret Science Reform Act HR 874 American Super Computing Leadership Act HR 1119 Research and Development Efficiency Act HR 1398 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research. HR 1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act HR 1156 International Science and Technology Cooperation Act HR 1158 Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act HR 1162 Science Prize Competitions Act HR 591 Engineering Biology Research and Development Act HR 1567 Global Food Security Act HR 1561 Weather Forecasting Improvement Act S 1331 Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act S 1573 National Weather Service Improvement Act S 454 ExaSCALE Computing Leadership Act of 2015 S 1447 Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2015 S 1187 America INNOVATES Act S 1252 Global Food Security Act of 2015 S 1297 U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act HR 3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act S 779 HR 1477 Fair Access to Science and Technology Research (FASTR) Act of 2015 HR 23 National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015 S 754 Cyber Security Information Sharing Act of 2015 HR2093 Space Leadership Preservation Act S 2626 Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 2972, the GRANT Act, provisions to make federal grant opportunities more transparent. Issues relating to the availability of federally-funded public safety research for use by first responders. Issues relating to federal ambulance standards.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $15,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE