Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 6618 of this title, Puspan. L. 94–282, title II, § 209, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 97–375, title II, § 215(1), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1826.

2022—Puspan. L. 117–167 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to biennial science and technology report and outlook.

1982—Puspan. L. 97–375 substituted provisions requiring the President to submit to Congress in odd numbered years a science and technology report and outlook for provisions which required the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a five-year science and technology outlook, dealing with current and emerging problems and with opportunities for and constraints on new and existing capabilities, to be revised annually, composed with the consultation of officials of departments and agencies having related programs and responsibilities, and with officials of the Office of Management and Budget and other appropriate elements of the Executive Office of the President.

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (a) of this section relating to submission of biennial report to Congress, see section 3003 of Puspan. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 16th item on page 42 of House Document No. 103–7.