A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Latest action · Jul 26, 2022 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 26, 2022
- Agreed to in SenateJul 26, 2022
Summary
This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program).
The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team.
The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide.
Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 26, 2022.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Jul 26, 2022 |
| R-SD | John Thune | Original | Jul 26, 2022 |
| R-SD | Mike Rounds | Original | Jul 26, 2022 |
Actions 3
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- Jul 26, 2022Introduced in Senate
- Jul 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
- Jul 26, 2022Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
Subjects
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- Jul 26, 2022Agreed to Senate
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