HR 1159
115th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Scientific communication
Space flight and exploration
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
Introduced: February 16, 2017
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14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700). (text: CR 12/18/2017 H10161)
Dec 20, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700).(text: CR 12/18/2017 H10161)
Dec 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10312-10313)
Dec 18, 2017
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.
Dec 18, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1159.
Dec 18, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10161-10162)
Dec 18, 2017
Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 28, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2017 | House · vote #700 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 411–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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