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H.R. 1275 105th Congress House

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999

Official title: To authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 21, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Apr 24, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Apr 24, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 1997
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Apr 24, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Apr 24, 1997
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Apr 24, 1997
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Apr 24, 1997
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1275.
Apr 24, 1997
DEBATE - Mr. Roemer asked unanimous consent that debate on his amendment, and all amendments thereto, continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 1997
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Apr 24, 1997
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 24, 1997
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 128 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 24, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 24, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 128. (consideration: CR H1819-1849)
Apr 24, 1997
Rule H. Res. 128 passed House.
Apr 23, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 128 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Apr 21, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
Apr 21, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-65.
Apr 16, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 10, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Apr 10, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E639)
Apr 10, 1997
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 7

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AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 40 – An amendment, printed as amendment No. 3 in the Congressional Record of April 23, 1997, to restore funding fo… Failed Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 39 – An amendment to designate all NASA employees as "essential personnel," and not subject to lay-off in the even… Withdrawn Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 38 – An amendment to permit funds authorized in the bill to pay tuition and fees for NASA employees to attend prog… Agreed to Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 37 – An amendment, printed as amendment No. 4 in the Congressional Record of April 23, 1997, to cancel Russian par… Withdrawn Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 36 – An amendment, printed as amendment No. 5 in the Congressional Record of April 23, 1997, to eliminate the bill… Failed Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 35 – An amendment to increase the authorization for Aeronautical Research and Technology by $5 million, from $915,… Agreed to Apr 24, 1997
HAMDT 34 – An amendment, printed as amendment No. 6 in the Congressional Record of April 23, 1997, to strike section 130… Agreed to Apr 24, 1997
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 Latest action April 24, 1997

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations

Subtitle A: Authorizations

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority

Title II: International Space Station

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General.

(Sec. 105) Limits the total NASA authorization of appropriations for each of FY 1998 and 1999.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Space Commerce.

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to report to the Congress with respect to NASA restructuring.

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities.

Title II: International Space Station - Directs the Administrator to make specified commercialization, accounting, and international hardware agreement reports with respect to the International Space Station.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.

(Sec. 303) Establishes within the Department of Commerce an Office of Space Commerce.

(Sec. 304) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to revise certain reporting provisions.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a procurement demonstration program; (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative; (3) acquire, where appropriate and cost effective, private sector space science and earth remote sensing data and space goods and services; (4) report with respect to the Earth Observing System Data and Information System; and (5) provide for space shuttle privatization.

(Sec. 311) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher (demonstration) program permanent.

(Sec. 316) Prohibits use of funds for the Next Generation Internet.

(Sec. 319) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA should give high priority to correcting its computer systems with respect to the year 2000 problem.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 128 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1275) to authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space …
  • S 1250 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1998, 1999, and 2000
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