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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.3254]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 829, Papers Are Returned To The Senate. on 12/12/2012
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A bill to repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for the termination of the Constellation program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [S.305]
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Repeals the prohibition on the availability of certain funds for the termination or elimination of any program or activity of the architecture for the Constellation Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Permits the Administrator of NASA to terminate any contract under the Constellation program that cannot be modified to comply with certain requirements concerning the development of the Space Launch System and the multi-purpose crew vehicle.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/08/2011
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.2467]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2013. Authorizes appropriations to DOD 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;
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2828) on 04/26/2012
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.2323]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2013 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Mikulski
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Mikulski. With Written Report No. 112-158. on 04/19/2012
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Shuttle Workforce Revitalization Act of 2012 [S.2157]
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Shuttle Workforce Revitalization Act of 2012 - Makes Brevard County, Florida, a HUBZone (heavily underutilized business zone) until no earlier than January 1, 2020.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 03/06/2012
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 [S.162]
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Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 - Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (1) the legislative branch; (2) the judicial branch; (3) the Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the Forest Service; (4) the Department of Commerce, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); (5) the Department of Defense (DOD) military personnel, procurement, operations and maintenance, research and development, and War funding/Overseas Contingency; (6) the Department of Energy (DOE); (7) the Department of Health and Human
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 1. on 01/26/2011
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1572]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2012 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Mikulski
See Also H.r. 2112. on 10/17/2011
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Celebrating the life and achievements of Neil A. Armstrong, a United States patriot who humbly and selflessly served his country, State, and community as a naval aviator, test pilot, astronaut, aeronautical engineer, university professor, and businessman. [HR-784]
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Celebrates the life and achievements of Neil A. Armstrong, who humbly and selflessly served his country, state, and community as a naval aviator, test pilot, astronaut, aeronautical engineer, university professor, and businessman.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Referred To The House Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. on 09/13/2012
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Expressing the sense of the Congress that President Obama's delays in implementing a clear mission for the American space program represent a clear threat to American exceptionalism. [HCR-124]
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Space Launch System and Orion Crew Capsule were authorized on October 11, 2010, but repeated delays in the implementation of a clear mission for the American space program are forcing the United States to cede its competitive edge in space flight capability to Russia and China; and (2) this development, as well as other specified developments, present a direct threat to American exceptionalism and are actively undermining our global leadership as a nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. on 05/15/2012
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Commemorating and praising the Honorable John Glenn on the 50th anniversary of his historic orbital space flight. [HCR-102]
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Recognizes the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbital space flight with Project Mercury aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. Honors and praises John Glenn on the occasion of this anniversary and for his lifetime of service. Acknowledges and affirms that John Glenn, pilot, astronaut, soldier, Senator, and statesman, has faithfully served Ohio and the nation in war and peace and is truly and will always remain a U.S. hero.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Referred To The House Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. on 02/16/2012
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To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range. [HB-6612]
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Redesignates: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as the "NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center," and (2) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Western Aeronautical Test Range in California as the "NASA Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range."
Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/01/2013
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Space Exploration Sustainability Act [HB-6586]
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Space Exploration Sustainability Act - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 to express the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall proceed with the use of the International Space Station (ISS), technology development, and follow-on transportation systems (including the space launch system and the multipurpose crew vehicle) in a manner ensuring: (1) that these capabilities remain inherently complementary and interrelated; (2) a balance
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Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Became Public Law No: 112-273. on 01/14/2013
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FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 [HB-658]
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FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 - Title I: Authorizations - Subtitle A: Funding of FAA Programs - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FY2012-FY2015 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, and (3) FAA operations. (Sec. 103) Requires the Secretary, in cases where appropriations are insufficient to meet FAA operations, to reduce
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Signed By President. on 02/14/2012
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Common Sense USA Act [HB-6540]
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Common Sense Utilization of Spaceport Assets Act or the Common Sense USA Act - Authorizes the Director of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to convey excess real property to a state, or a subdivision of a state, for the development and operation of a spaceport. Prohibits the involvement of the Administrator of General Services Administration (GSA) in any such conveyance. Permits such conveyance to be made only after specific conveyance requirements have been met, including that the Director has received and approved a development plan that assures
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 10/10/2012
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Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012 [HB-6491]
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Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012 - Establishes a Board of Directors for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Sets forth Board membership and appointment criteria. Directs the President to appoint the NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget; (2) annual reports on spaceflight infrastructure, unique space capabilities, and the workforce necessary to maintain such infrastructure and capabilities; (3)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 10/10/2012
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-5326]
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, for science-related programs, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2013 for: (1) the International Trade Administration; (2) the Bureau of Industry and Security; (3) the Economic Development Administration; (4) the Minority Business Development Agency; (5) economic and statistical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Wolf
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 397. on 05/14/2012
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RACE for Space Act [HB-4401]
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Revitalizing America's Commercial Entrepreneurs for Space Act or RACE for Space Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in order to assist the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) with respect to private-sector involvement in commercial space activities and public-private partnerships pertaining to space transportation infrastructure (STI), to: (1) maximize the use of Department of Defense (DOD) STI by the private sector, (2) maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the DOD STI, (3) reduce the cost of STI services provided by DOD, (4) encourage
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 07/10/2012
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-4310]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 01/02/2013
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To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts' space missions. [HB-4158]
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Grants a U.S. astronaut who participated in any of the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo programs through the completion of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and who received an artifact during his participation, full ownership of and clear title to that artifact. Defines "artifact" as any expendable item utilized in missions for the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo programs through the completion of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project not expressly required to be returned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the completion of the mission and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Signed By President. on 10/05/2012
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Johnson Space Center Workforce Stability Act of 2011 [HB-286]
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Johnson Space Center Workforce Stability Act of 2011 - 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Domestic Monetary Policy And Technology. on 03/23/2011