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HR 3685 101th Congress House Education Awards, medals, prizes Educational policy Elementary school students Engineering Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Mathematics Scientific education Secondary school students Space policy Space sciences

Education and Space Act of 1989

Introduced: November 16, 1989 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 29, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Nov 20, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.
Nov 16, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Nov 16, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 16, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Education and Space Act of 1989 - Establishes the National Council on Education and Space.

Directs the Council to develop and administer a Congressional Space Education Achievement Award Program for elementary and secondary school students of mathematics, science, space, and related fields.

Requires the Council to report annually to specified congressional committees on programs to encourage study in such fields.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and subsequent fiscal years.

What's happening now January 29, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

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