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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space…

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind.

Introduced: March 25, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 4, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 4, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3091)
May 4, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3091)
May 4, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1231.
May 4, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3091-3092)
May 4, 2010
Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 25, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Mar 25, 2010
Introduced in House
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Celebrates the achievement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Television Infrared Observation Satellite (TIROS I) team who worked together to enable the successful operation of the TIROS I to establish applications of space systems and technology for the benefit of people worldwide.

Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs which are critical for preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead future U.S. space endeavors.

Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation that contributes to U.S. innovation and economic growth.

Looks forward to the next 50 years of U.S. achievements in the peaceful use of space.

What's happening now May 4, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Garamendi, John
California · May 4, 2010
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 29, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1231: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1231/
MLA
"H. Res. 1231: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1231/.
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H. Res. 1231, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1231/.
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[H. Res. 1231: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Television Infrared Observation Satellite, the world's first meteorological satellite, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 1, 1960, and fulfilling the promise of President Eisenhower to all nations of the world to promote the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1231/)
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