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Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 6/18/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 101) 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. Title II: Earth Science - (Sec. 201) Declares that the goal for NASA's Earth Science program shall be to pursue a program of Earth observations, research, and applications activities to better understand [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextA bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory. 4/15/2008--Introduced. Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that the capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.
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Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextTo 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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Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600) Bill TextTo enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Enacts title 51 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled "National and Commercial Space Programs." Makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals specified provisions of specified laws.
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Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextTo 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.
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, 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 flight, 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: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 6/18/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 101) 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. Title II: Earth Science - (Sec. 201) Declares that the goal for NASA's Earth Science program shall be to pursue a program of Earth observations, research, and applications activities to better understand [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextA bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory. 4/15/2008--Introduced. Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that the capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.
Also tagged in: Aeronautics, Artificial satellites, Astronautical research, Astronautics, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Education, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Federally-guaranteed loans, Finance, Foreign policy, Geographic information systems, Government liability, Government procurement, Graduate education, Higher education, Indemnity, Intellectual property, International affairs, International competitiveness, International cooperation in astronautics, Inventions, Launch vehicles, Law, Liability (Law), Liability insurance, Licenses, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Meteorological satellites, Patents, Privatization, Public contracts, Remote sensing, Research and development, Scholarships, Science policy, Space activities, Space commercialization, Space programs, Space sciences, Space shuttles, Space stations, Spacecraft, Technology, Technology transfer, Trade
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600) Bill TextTo enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Enacts title 51 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled "National and Commercial Space Programs." Makes conforming changes to existing law and repeals specified provisions of specified laws.
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Bill TextTo provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.
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