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Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. 2/17/2007--Passed Senate 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 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s (John Glenn) landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States.
Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252. Bill TextRecognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. 5/1/2007--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 45th anniversary of John Glenn's landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of his achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States.
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Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo recognize and enhance the contributions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Nation's competitiveness in the 21st Century, and for other purposes. 5/3/2007--Introduced. 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that a robust National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), funded at the levels authorized for FY2007 and FY2008 and at appropriate levels in subsequent fiscal years, would enable a robust and balanced set of programs in science, aeronautics, education, and human space flight and exploration, and allow full participation in any interagency efforts to promote innovation and economic competitiveness.
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Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 5/15/2008--Introduced. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2009 for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) exploration; (4) education; (5) space operations; (6) cross-agency support programs; and (7) the inspector general. Authorizes additional appropriations for use to accelerate the initial operational capability of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. Requires: (1) a process for transitioning NASA experimental earth science and space weather research into operational services; and (2) a plan for the continuation of Landsat thermal infrared data collection or its equivalent. Reauthorizes the Glory Mission. Requires development of a plan for a Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). Sets [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. With written report No. 110-422. Bill Text
An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo create a National Endowment to advance private sector development of aeronautics and space technologies by way of the National Advanced Space and Aeronautical Technologies Prize Award Program. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Aeronautics and Space Prize Act - Establishes a National Endowment for Space and Aeronautics, to be headed by a Chairperson appointed by the President, to: (1) execute a program to award cash prizes for outstanding private sector achievements in basic, advanced, and applied research, technology development, and prototype demonstration that have the potential for application to the nation's aeronautics and space endeavors within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other governmental agencies as well as private entities in the United States; (2) with the advice of NASA and other agencies as appropriate, carry out advertising of commercial products and services in conjunction with such endeavors with NASA, other agencies involved in aeronautics [...] show full description
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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aeronautics, Aerospace industries, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Aircraft noise, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Artificial satellites, Asteroids, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Astrophysics, Authorization, Aviation fuels, Aviation safety, Budgets, Business, Climate change, Commercial aircraft, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Defense policy, Drone aircraft, Earth, Earth sciences, Education, Energy, Engineering, Engineers, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Export controls, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal employees, Finance, Florida, Government contractors, Government employees, Government trust funds, Governmental investigations, Greenhouse gases, Higher education, Infrastructure, International affairs, International cooperation in astronautics, Laboratories, Launch vehicles, Law, Layoffs, Leases, Life sciences, Louisiana, Manufacturing industries, Mathematics, Methane, Moon, Nanotechnology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National security, Noise, Noise control, Performance measurement, Planets, Polar regions, Public contracts, Radar, Research and development, Research and development facilities, Rockets (Aeronautics), Scholarships, Science policy, Scientific education, Sonic boom, Space activities, Space commercialization, Space exploration, Space policy, Space shuttles, Space stations, Strategic planning, Supersonic aircraft, Technology, Technology assessment, Trade, Transportation
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inouye. With written report No. 110-422. Bill Text
An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Aerial photography, Aeronautics, Aerosol propellants, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Air traffic, Air traffic control, Aircraft noise, Asteroids, Astronautical accidents, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Astronauts, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Authorization, Aviation safety, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Climate, Climate change, Commemorations, Commercial aircraft, Computer networks, Computer security measures, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Cost accounting, Cost control, Earth resources satellites, Earth sciences, Emergency management, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Export controls, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Flight training, Foreign policy, Governmental investigations, Greenhouse gases, Health policy, Health surveys, Higher education, Information technology, Inspectors general, Intellectual property, International affairs, International cooperation in astronautics, Interplanetary flight, Inventions, Inventors, Job training, Laboratories, Launch vehicles, Medical care, Medicine, Meteorological research, Meteorology, Moon, Names, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Natural resources, Nitrogen oxides, Noise, Noise control, Occupational health and safety, Planets, Politics and government, Radar, Radioisotopes, Remote sensing, Rescue work, Research and development, Research centers, Risk, Robots, Science policy, Scientific education, Security measures, Solar energy, Solar system, Sonic boom, Space activities, Space commercialization, Space exploration, Space probes, Space programs, Space propulsion, Space sciences, Space shuttles, Space stations, Spacecraft, Standards, Surveys, Teacher education, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology transfer, Telecommunication, Trade, Weather forecasting
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 5/15/2008--Introduced. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2009 for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) exploration; (4) education; (5) space operations; (6) cross-agency support programs; and (7) the inspector general. Authorizes additional appropriations for use to accelerate the initial operational capability of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. Requires: (1) a process for transitioning NASA experimental earth science and space weather research into operational services; and (2) a plan for the continuation of Landsat thermal infrared data collection or its equivalent. Reauthorizes the Glory Mission. Requires development of a plan for a Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). Sets [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Advertising, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aeronautics, Astronautics, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Communications, Competition, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Gifts, Government trust funds, Presidential appointments, Presidents, Public service advertising, Science policy, Space activities, Space commercialization, Spacecraft, Technological innovations, Technology, Transportation
Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo create a National Endowment to advance private sector development of aeronautics and space technologies by way of the National Advanced Space and Aeronautical Technologies Prize Award Program. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Aeronautics and Space Prize Act - Establishes a National Endowment for Space and Aeronautics, to be headed by a Chairperson appointed by the President, to: (1) execute a program to award cash prizes for outstanding private sector achievements in basic, advanced, and applied research, technology development, and prototype demonstration that have the potential for application to the nation's aeronautics and space endeavors within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other governmental agencies as well as private entities in the United States; (2) with the advice of NASA and other agencies as appropriate, carry out advertising of commercial products and services in conjunction with such endeavors with NASA, other agencies involved in aeronautics [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Aeronautics, Appropriations, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Engineering, Executive departments, Higher education, International competitiveness, Mathematics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Research and development, Science policy, Scientific education, Space activities, Space exploration, Technological innovations, Technology, Trade
Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo recognize and enhance the contributions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Nation's competitiveness in the 21st Century, and for other purposes. 5/3/2007--Introduced. 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that a robust National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), funded at the levels authorized for FY2007 and FY2008 and at appropriate levels in subsequent fiscal years, would enable a robust and balanced set of programs in science, aeronautics, education, and human space flight and exploration, and allow full participation in any interagency efforts to promote innovation and economic competitiveness.
Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252. Bill TextRecognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. 5/1/2007--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 45th anniversary of John Glenn's landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of his achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. 2/17/2007--Passed Senate 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 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s (John Glenn) landmark mission piloting the first manned orbital mission of the United States and recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst to space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States.
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