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Latest Update: Saturday, October, 11th 2008
To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes.
7/9/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the goal of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) to celebrate astronomical discoveries. Encourages the public to participate in IYA celebrations and activities, and discover more about the Universe and the science of astronomy. Applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in promoting public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the IYA celebration.
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- 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m.
- 07/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 07/09/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6254)
- 07/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6252-6253)
- 07/09/2008 - Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
show all actions- 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m.
- 07/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 07/09/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6254)
- 07/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6252-6253)
- 07/09/2008 - Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 07/09/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 07/09/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 375.
- 07/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- 07/09/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 06/20/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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