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Forging Peace Through Strength in Ukraine and the Transatlantic Alliance Act [HB-4433]
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Forging Peace Through Strength in Ukraine and the Transatlantic Alliance Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the continuing practice by the Russian Federation of physical, diplomatic, and economic aggression toward neighboring countries is clearly intended to undermine regional security and stability; (2) the Russian military build-up and aggressive posture on the eastern border of Ukraine represents an intent to intimidate Ukraine and its citizens to submit to Russian control; (3) the Russian Federation should immediately cease all
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Stivers
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, And In Addition To The Committees On Armed Services, And Intelligence (permanent Select), For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 04/09/2014
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2014 [HB-4412]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2014 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2014 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) space exploration, (2) space operations, (3) science, (4) aeronautics, (5) space technology, (6) education, (7) cross-agency support, (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and (9) the Inspector General. Title II: Human Space Flight - Subtitle A: Exploration (Sec. 201) Makes human exploration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lamar Smith
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/23/2014
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Assessing NASA Science Mission Extensions Act [HB-3845]
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Assessing NASA Science Mission Extensions Act - Instructs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in conducting assessments of the costs and benefits of extending the date of the termination of data collection for those science missions that have exceeded their planned mission lifetime, to consider: (1) the potential continued benefit of instruments on such missions; and (2) the cost and schedule impacts, if any, of mission extension on other NASA activities and science missions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Grayson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 03/05/2014
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Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013 [HB-3561]
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Prevent Russian Infiltration Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of State from approving a Russian space agency (Roscosmos) request to build or operate a ground monitoring station in the United States, including in any U.S. territory or possession, until the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the Director of National Intelligence jointly certify to Congress that any such proposed station does not raise counterintelligence or other national security concerns.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jack Kingston
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 01/10/2014
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-3547]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - (Sec. 5) Makes appropriations for FY2014. (Sec. 6) Declares that each amount designated in this Act for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) shall be available (or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits the designations to Congress. (Sec. 7) Declares that if, for FY2014, new budget authority provided in appropriation Acts
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Became Public Law No: 113-76. on 01/17/2014
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SOARS Act [HB-3038]
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Suborbital and Orbital Advancement and Regulatory Streamlining Act or SOARS Act - Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements. Revises the definition of "launch services" to include activities involved in the preparation of a launch vehicle (as under current law) or element thereof, including space flight participant training for a launch. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue a single license or permit for flight of a launch or reentry vehicle, or element thereof, in support of a launch or reentry, even when the vehicle
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 12/13/2013
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013 [HB-2687]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2014-FY2015 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Authorizes programs, activities and reports respecting NASA, including those with regard to human exploration, the Space Launch System, the Orion multipurpose crew vehicle, the International Space Station (ISS), radioisotope thermoelectric generators, extrasolar planet research and exploration, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/18/2013
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Apollo Lunar Landing Legacy Act [HB-2617]
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Apollo Lunar Landing Legacy Act - Establishes the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the Moon as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to complete jointly a general management plan for the Park. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into one or more agreements with the head of a federal agency to provide public access to, and management, interpretation, and historic preservation of, historically significant Apollo
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 09/24/2013
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013 [HB-2616]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2013 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2014-FY2016 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Authorizes NASA and NASA-related programs, activities and reports, including those with regard to human exploration, the Space Launch System and the Orion multipurpose crew vehicle, space radiation, the International Space Station (ISS), commercial crew transportation, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope, radioisotope thermoelectric
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Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 09/24/2013
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Sally K. Ride Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2013 [HB-2422]
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Sally K. Ride Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2013 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Sally K. Ride in recognition of her exemplary service as an astronaut, physicist, and science education advocate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E909) on 06/18/2013
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Johnson Space Center Workforce of 2013 [HB-230]
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Johnson Space Center Workforce Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to create a two-year job training program (including a one-stop career center) to assist the transition to new jobs of workers and employees of contractors in the Johnson Space Center region whose job stability is impacted by programmatic changes to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space exploration program. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the Department of Commerce, to enter into
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Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/23/2013
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REAL Space Act [HB-1446]
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Reasserting American Leadership in Space Act or REAL Space Act - Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to plan to return to the Moon by 2022 and to develop a sustained human presence there in order to promote exploration, commerce, science, and U.S. preeminence in space as a stepping stone for future exploration of Mars and other destinations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 06/24/2013
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
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Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
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A resolution honoring the life of pioneering astronaut Dr. Sally Ride and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her death. [SR-547]
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Expresses the Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sally Ride (the first woman from the United States to travel in space) on her death. Mourns the loss of Dr. Ride, a trailblazing pioneer who inspired millions of individuals, especially women and girls, to reach for the stars. Expresses appreciation for all of Dr. Ride's contributions to science, physics, education, and human spaceflight.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6012-6013; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6013; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5993) on 08/02/2012
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A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic achievement of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth. [SR-377]
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Honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark mission of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in piloting the first manned orbital mission for the United States. Recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst for space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States. Honors the thousands of dedicated men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) who worked on Project Mercury and ensured the success of the Friendship 7 Mercury mission.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S690-692; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S690-691; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S703-704) on 02/15/2012
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A resolution honoring the men and women of the John C. Stennis Space Center on reaching the historic milestone of 50 years of rocket engine testing. [SR-307]
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Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on reaching the historic milestone of the 50th anniversary of the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Honors the men and women who worked tirelessly in designing, building, and testing the rocket engines used in the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs in order to promote science, engineering, innovation, and exploration for the benefit of the United States and all humankind.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6889-6890; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6890; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6881) on 10/21/2011
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A resolution honoring the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle Program on reaching the historic milestone of the 135th and final flight of the Space Transportation System. [SR-233]
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Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on reaching the historic milestone of the 135th and final flight of the Space Transportation System. Honors the men and women of the Space Shuttle Program who worked to design, build, and operate the Space Transportation System in order to promote science, exploration, and international cooperation. Remembers the 14 crewmembers lost during the space shuttle Challenger accident which occurred on January 28, 1986, and the space shuttle Columbia accident, which occurred on February
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4563-4564; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4563-4564; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4561-4562) on 07/13/2011
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society. [SCR-29]
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Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on November 16, 2011, for presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Michael Collins, and John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in recognition of their significant contributions to society.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Mr. Harper Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 10/03/2011
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [S.981]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2012 for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (3) purchases under the Defense Production Act of 1950; (4) research, development, test, and evaluation; (5) operation and maintenance; (6) active and reserve military personnel; (7) Working Capital Funds; (8) the
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2947) on 05/12/2011
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Space Exploration Sustainability Act [S.3661]
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Space Exploration Sustainability Act - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 to make it: (1) a long-term goal for the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) to sustainably expand permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and to expand economic activity in space, and (2) a key objective of the United States to expand throughout cis-lunar space (the region of space from the Earth out to and including the region around the surface of the Moon) and beyond. Requires the Administrator of NASA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/05/2012