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To direct the President to establish a unified United States Space Command. [HB-1746]
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Directs the President to establish a unified combatant command to be known as the U.S. Space Command.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Waltz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 03/14/2019
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Commercial Space Transportation Safety Act of 2019 [HB-1562]
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Authorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate a commercial space transportation accident in which there is (1) a known impact of a commercial launch vehicle, the payload of such vehicle, or any component thereof outside of the hazard area designated for the launch or reentry of such vehicle; (2) a fatality or significant injury of any individual, regardless of whether the individual was on board the commercial launch vehicle at the time of the accident; or (3) substantial damage to property that is not associated with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 03/07/2019
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.590]
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(Sec. 3) requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of one Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson, in recognition of her service to the United States as a mathematician; one Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Christine Darden, for her service to the United States as an aeronautical engineer; two Congressional Gold Medals in commemoration of the lives of Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, in recognition of their service to the United States during the Space Race;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Received In The House. on 03/29/2019
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1396]
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(Sec. 3) requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of one Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson, in recognition of her service to the United States as a mathematician; one Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Christine Darden, for her service to the United States as an aeronautical engineer; two Congressional Gold Medals in commemoration of the lives of Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, in recognition of their service to the United States during the Space Race;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Signed By President. on 11/08/2019
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Advancing Human Spaceflight Act [S.584]
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Addresses the establishment of U.S. policy, programs, and activities pertaining to human presence in space. The bill declares that it is U.S. policy to permanently establish a human presence in low-Earth orbit and that such capability shall maintain U.S. global leadership and relations with partners and allies, contribute to the general welfare of the United States, and be affordable so as to not preclude a robust portfolio of other human space exploration activities. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall ensure that the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/27/2019
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Space Resources Institute Act [S.381]
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Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/07/2019
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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 [S.239]
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(Sec. 3) directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. (Sec. 4) The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020. (Sec. 7) All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-65. (txt | Pdf) on 10/09/2019
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Space Resources Institute Act [HB-1029]
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Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space.
Sponsored by: Rep. Derek Kilmer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 02/12/2019
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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 [HB-500]
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Directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/11/2019
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Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [HB-336]
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Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 02/12/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [S.1]
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Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, extends defense cooperation with Jordan, establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023 and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Held At The Desk. on 02/06/2019
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Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. [HR-1052]
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Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. Commends the Australian government for constituting the Australian Space Agency. Recognizes the value of U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. Supports international cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization as being in the U.S. national interest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/13/2018
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.3321]
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Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Received In The House. on 11/20/2018
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Space Frontier Act of 2018 [S.3277]
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Space Frontier Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill Failed By The Yeas And Nays: (2/3 Required): 239 - 137 (roll No. 485). (text: Cr H10560-10566) on 12/21/2018
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Women in Aerospace Education Act [HB-4254]
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Women in Aerospace Education Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to permit certain grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be used to provide internships that include research experiences at national laboratories and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) centers. NSF Master Teaching Fellows and undergraduate freshman and sophomore students studying to become mathematics and science teachers under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program are eligible for the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-303. on 12/11/2018
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End The Shutdown Act of 2018 [HB-4872]
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End The Shutdown Act of 2018 This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to January 23, 2018. The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of January 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It ends the government shutdown that began when the existing CR expired because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steny Hoyer
Introduced In House on 01/20/2018
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End The Shutdown Act of 2018 [HB-4874]
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End The Shutdown Act of 2018 This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to January 26, 2018. The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of January 26, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It ends the government shutdown that began when the existing CR expired because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/22/2018
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5141]
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 [S.2497]
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 This bill extends security assistance to Israel. Specifically, it extends: foreign military financing assistance to Israel through FY2028, loan guarantees through FY2023, and authority for the war reserves stockpile through FY2023. The President may: enter into a cooperative agreement with Israel for research and joint production of anti-drone defense articles; conduct a joint assessment with Israel regarding which precision guided munitions Israel needs in a sustained armed confrontation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr H8145-8146) on 09/12/2018