Impacts of U.S. Export Control Policies on Science and Technology Activities and Competitiveness
Abstract
On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:00 am in room 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, the Committee on Science and Technology will hold a hearing to review the impacts of current export control policies on U.S. science and technology activities and competitiveness and to examine the findings and recommendations of the National Academies study, Beyond "Fortress America": National Security Controls on Science and Technology in a Globalized World. The Cold War sparked the United States to make historic investments in scientific research and development that could serve our national security needs, including the support of university, government, and industrial research institutions. Those Cold War investments created a robust science and engineering workforce, drove innovation, fueled economic growth, and established the United States' preeminence in science and technology. The Soviets, however, sought access to U.S. technologies for potential military applications. In response, the U.S. instituted mechanisms aimed at preventing the transfer of certain U.S.-developed components, systems, and information to the Soviet Union and other adversaries. These national security controls include the classification system, export controls, limitations on the transfer of knowledge about technologies, visa controls, and measures to restrict the dissemination of certain government-funded research that could threaten national security. Export controls, which are the focus of this hearing, are directed by the Arms Export Control Act of 1968 and the Export Administration Act of 1979.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 25, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA503201
Entities
Organizations
- House of Representatives