S 2862
110th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Asteroids
Astronomy
Atmosphere
Meteorological research
Meteorology
Puerto Rico
Solar system
Space activities
Surveys
Telescopes
A bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory.
Introduced: April 15, 2008
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In committee
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To President
Became law
Apr 15, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 15, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that the capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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