National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities Title IV: Aeronautics Research and Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Places an aggregate limit on FY 1994 authorization of appropriations under this subtitle, except for Space Station Freedom (appropriations authorized through FY 2000). Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) to provide the Congress with a job loss transition plan as it restructures space station management. (Sec. 101 through 105) Authorizes NASA appropriations for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities research and program management; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including: (1) expenditure prerequisites with respect to management transfer of the External Tank Program from the Marshall Space Flight Center; (2) authorizations available for disaster relief; and (3) a facility plan and analysis for NASA facilities in Yellow Creek, Mississippi. Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program - Directs the Administrator of NASA to establish an advanced space technology investment program to: (1) advance U.S. industrial competitiveness; (2) encourage industry-led consortia to develop critical technologies; and (3) encourage industrial participation from entities not part of the traditional Federal contracting base. (Sec. 206) Directs the Administrator to coordinate a technology procurement initiative. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize FY 1994 appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 303) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make space transportation infrastructure matching grants. Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 304) States that the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce shall be responsible for the development and coordination of all commercial space policy recommendations and activities, except for functions and activities statutorily authorized to other agencies. Authorizes appropriations for the Office. (Sec. 305) Provides for domestic procurement by NASA. (Sec. 306) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 307) Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to require NASA to develop a Global Change Data and Information System to process, archive, and distribute data generated by the Global Change Research Program. (Sec. 308) Directs the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences to develop an access plan for data from classified archives and systems for global change research. (Sec. 309) Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a plan for control of orbital debris. (Sec. 310) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to state that NASA activities should include support of private sector space technologies development. (Sec. 311 and 312) Directs NASA to study: (1) the differences between U.S. and foreign expendable space launch systems; and (2) the feasibility and potential implementation of a University Innovative Research Program. (Sec. 314) Requires NASA cost-type research and development contracts to incorporate contractor performance provisions. (Sec. 315) Authorizes NASA to accept certain land conveyances from the cities of Cleveland and Brook Park, Ohio, in order to establish a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center. (Sec. 316) Directs the Administrator to establish within the Office of Advanced Concepts and Technology an expedited technology procurement demonstration program. Obligates specified funds for the program, which shall terminate ten years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 317) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator to: (1) provide farmers and other interested parties with agricultural information available through remote sensing; (2) evaluate the need for, and develop a proposal as necessary for, a radar imaging platform that could enhance agricultural resource remote sensing capability; and (3) develop a proposal to inform farmers and other users about remote sensing data. Terminates such provisions five years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 318) Directs NASA to establish new programs or functions in depressed communities. (Sec. 319) Prohibits NASA contracts with a foreign company unless such company's country offers comparable opportunities to U.S. companies, or unless comparable U.S. products or services are not reasonably available. (Sec. 320) Authorizes NASA to purchase helium from private sector sources. (Sec. 321) Requires NASA to comply with specified diversity procurement factors. Title IV: Aeronautics Research and Technology - Requires independent reviews of NASA aeronautics programs of: (1) research and development; and (2) private sector technology transfer. (Sec. 405) Directs the Administrator to study and report on Federal-private cost sharing provisions concerning wind tunnels and? related test facilities. (Sec. 406) Requires NASA and other appropriate Federal agencies to establish a joint aeronautical research and development program. (Sec. 407) Directs the Administrator to conduct an assessment of the hypersonic research plane.

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Timeline

1. 20 May 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 May 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1323)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 May 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 May 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 June 1993

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 June 1993

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 10 June 1993

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 193 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole under an open rule. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.

   Source: Floor

8. 10 June 1993

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 67.

   Source: Calendars

9. 10 June 1993

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-123.

   Source: Committee

10. 10 June 1993

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-123.

    Source: Committee

11. 14 June 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

12. 14 June 1993

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.

    Source: Floor

13. 14 June 1993

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

14. 14 June 1993

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

15. 14 June 1993

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 193. (consideration: CR H3481-3489)

    Source: Floor

16. 14 June 1993

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 193 passed House.

    Source: Floor

17. 16 June 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1521)

    Source: IntroReferral

18. 23 June 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

19. 23 June 1993

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee do now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 23 June 1993

    Floor

    Mr. Brown (CA) moved that the Committee do now rise.

    Source: Floor

21. 23 June 1993

    Passed

    LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Roemer asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Roemer amendment, and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed three hours. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

22. 23 June 1993

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

23. 23 June 1993

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

24. 23 June 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

25. 23 July 1993

    Passed

    LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Brown of California asked unanimous consent that debate on the Walker amendment and all amendments thereto continue for not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

26. 23 July 1993

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

27. 23 July 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

28. 23 July 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5050-5066)

    Source: Floor

29. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5461-5479)

    Source: Floor

30. 29 July 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1920)

    Source: IntroReferral

31. 29 July 1993

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

32. 29 July 1993

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

33. 29 July 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

34. 29 July 1993

    Passed

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

35. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

36. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    Mr. Walker moved to recommit with instructions to Science, Space and Technology. (consideration: CR H5479)

    Source: Floor

37. 29 July 1993

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

38. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2200.

    Source: Floor

39. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    The Committee of the Whole resumed consideration of the Collins (GA) amendment, left unfinished from July 23.

    Source: Floor

40. 29 July 1993

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

41. 2 August 1993

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 2 August 1993 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 29 July 1993 · Download file
• Reported in House · 10 June 1993 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 20 May 1993 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2200) to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, space flight, control, and data communications, construction of facilities, research and program management, and Inspector General, and for other purposes.
• related to → NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Act of 1993
• amends ← An amendment to terminate the NASA Space Station Freedom Program by eliminating the total authorization of $12.7 billion over seven years, as well as the $25 million authorized in FY 1994 for the construction of a facility to support the space station. The amendment would authorize $825 million for expenses related to closing down the program.
• amends ← An amendment to reduce the authorization for the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network by $8,000,000 from $18,000,000 to $10,000,000.
• amends ← An amendment which eliminates from the bill an earmark of $18 million for the Consortium for an International Environmental Science Information Network, a program intended to assist in the management of global change data.
• amends ← An amendment to provide that the Administrator may use up to a total of $5,000,000 of the funds authorized for establishment of a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center as long as specified conditions are met.
• amends ← An amendment which would require NASA to certify that in restructuring its management of the space station program, job losses will be held to a minimum.
• amends ← An amendment directing the Administrator of NASA to explore ways of encouraging voluntary retirements by NASA personnel, in order to facilitate any restructuring resulting from the redesign of the space station.
• amends ← An amendment consisting of two amendments, offered en bloc, to eliminate the $35 million authorized in the bill for relocating production and refurbishing activities of the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor production site from facilities in Utah to a new facility in Yellow Creek, Mississippi. The amendment would also eliminate $33 million in authorized funding for construction of ASRM facilities in various locations.
• amends ← An amendment to prevent funds authorized in the bill from being used for contracts or subcontracts with foreign-owned firms, unless the home nations of said firms provide comparable opportunities to U.S.-owned companies.

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