Public Law 105-305 · H.R. 3332 · Became law

Next Generation Internet Research Act of 1998

Official title: “To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1999 and 2000 for the Next Generation Internet program, to require the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee to monitor and give advice concerning the development and implementation of the Next Generation Internet program and report to the President and the Congress on its activities, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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