Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10607)

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A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 11/17/2008--Introduced. Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 for infrastructure, energy, and economic recovery for: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Commerce; (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ); (4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); (5) the Legal Services Corporation; (6) the Department of Defense (DOD) - Civil for the Department of the Army Corps of Engineer; (7) the Department of Energy (DOE); (8) the Department of the Treasury, including the Office of Inspector General; (9) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); (10) the General Services Administration (GSA); (11) the Small Business Administration (SBA); (12) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (13) the Department [...]

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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Introduced in the Senate, read twice. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S9660-9668)

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A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Economic Recovery Act, 2008 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2008 for infrastructure, energy, and economic recovery to: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Commerce; (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ); (4) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); (5) the Legal Services Corporation; (6) the Department of Defense (DOD) - Civil Corps of Engineers; (7) the Department of the Interior; (8) the Department of Energy (DOE); (9) the Department of the Treasury, including the Office of Inspector General; (10) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); (11) the General Services Administration (GSA); (12) the Small Business Administration (SBA); (13) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); (14) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (15) the Department [...]

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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.

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An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) 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 to accelerate the initial operational capability of a U.S.-owned human spacecraft capability.(Sec. 4) Affirms congressional support for the broad goals of U.S. space exploration policy, utilization of lunar exploration, activity related to Mars exploration,[...]

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Latest Action: 10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-422.

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To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 10/15/2008--Public Law.    (There are 2 other summaries) 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. 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 Earth, how it supports life, and how human activities affect its ability to do so in the future. Directs NASA, together with the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [...]

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Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

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To 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 [...]

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Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

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To 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.

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Recognizing 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.

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A 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.