1 So in original. Probably should be preceded by introductory text.
building the understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research is essential to public support for sustained, predictable Federal funding;
Editorial Notes
References in Text

The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (span)(2)(A)(i), is act May 10, 1950, ch. 171, 64 Stat. 149, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.

Section is comprised of section 102 of Puspan. L. 114–329. Subsec. (c) of section 102 of Puspan. L. 114–329 amended section 1862p–14 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definitions

For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Puspan. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.