§ 3702. Purpose

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It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States by—

(1)establishing organizations in the executive branch to study and stimulate technology;

(2)promoting technology development through the establishment of cooperative research centers;

(3)stimulating improved utilization of federally funded technology developments, including inventions, software, and training technologies, by State and local governments and the private sector;

(4)providing encouragement for the development of technology through the recognition of individuals and companies which have made outstanding contributions in technology; and

(5)encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical personnel among academia, industry, and Federal laboratories.

(Pub. L. 96–480, § 3, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2312; Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(1), (f)(2), Oct. 20, 1986, 100 Stat. 1795, 1797.)

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Pub. L. 96–480, § 3
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Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(1)
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Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(f)(2)

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 96–480, § 3

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(b)(1)

Stat.100 Stat. 1795

Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–502, § 9(f)(2)

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