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HR 2572 106th Congress House Commemorations Astronauts Awards, medals, prizes History Moon Project Apollo Space activities

Apollo Exploration Award Act of 1999

Introduced: July 20, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2000
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 26, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H8075-8076)
Sep 26, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 490).(text: CR H8075-8076)
Sep 26, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8106)
Sep 26, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 26, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2572.
Sep 26, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8075-8078)
Sep 26, 2000
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2000
Committee on Science discharged.
Sep 19, 2000
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Discharged.
Jul 26, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Jul 20, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jul 20, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5987-5988)
Jul 20, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 26, 2000 House · vote #490 Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 419–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Apollo Exploration Award Act of 1999 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the American people should provide a fitting and tangible tribute to each of the astronauts of the Apollo program to recognize and commemorate their bravery, substantial scientific and technical accomplishments, and unique contributions to American and world history.

Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to design and present an Apollo Exploration Award, commemorating the accomplishments of the astronauts who flew in the Apollo program. Requires the award to make a lunar rock sample its central feature.

Specifies award recipients.

Prohibits: (1) the use of the award for monetary gain or profit; or (2) its transfer other than to a family member of the original recipient or by inheritance.

Provides for: (1) recall of a lunar sample contained in the award if the Administrator determines that such sample is required for scientific purposes; (2) prompt return of the sample to its owner when it is no longer required; and (3) replacement of the sample with a substantially equivalent one if the Administrator determines that it will not be promptly returned in its entirety and without substantial degradation.

What's happening now September 27, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1