A bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory.
Latest action · Apr 15, 2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 15, 2008
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 15, 2008 to Jun 9, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | May 15, 2008 | |
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Jun 2, 2008 | |
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | Jun 9, 2008 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 15, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Apr 15, 2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3737 | To provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory. | Related bill | Oct 15, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
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- Apr 15, 2008Introduced in Senate
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