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AM 1040021

APPOINT-JOSEPH D. GUTMAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

AM 1040021 - APPOINT-JOSEPH D. GUTMAN OverviewBill Number: AM 1040021 Title: APPOINT-JOSEPH D. GUTMAN Status: Appointment Confirmed Introduced: January 28, 2025 Purpose and Inte

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Bill Summary · AM 1040021

AM 1040021 - APPOINT-JOSEPH D. GUTMAN

Overview

Bill Number: AM 1040021
Title: APPOINT-JOSEPH D. GUTMAN
Status: Appointment Confirmed
Introduced: January 28, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill appoints Joseph D. Gutman to serve as a member of the National Science Board. The National Science Board is the governing body of the National Science Foundation, responsible for establishing the foundation's policies and overseeing its activities. The appointment of Mr. Gutman aims to leverage his expertise and experience to help guide the National Science Foundation's strategic direction and decision-making.

Key Provisions

  • Appoints Joseph D. Gutman to the National Science Board for a 6-year term
  • Mr. Gutman will serve as one of the 24 presidentially-appointed members of the board
  • His appointment fills a vacancy on the board created by the expiration of a previous member's term

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Joseph D. Gutman will be directly affected, as he will assume a seat on the National Science Board and participate in its governance of the National Science Foundation
  • The National Science Foundation and the broader scientific research community will be impacted by the expertise and leadership Mr. Gutman brings to the board
  • The American public will benefit from the National Science Board's enhanced ability to guide the foundation's mission of advancing scientific discovery and innovation

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • This bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on January 28, 2025
  • The Senate confirmed Mr. Gutman's appointment on February 15, 2025
  • He will begin his 6-year term on the National Science Board immediately following the confirmation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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