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H.R. 2572 (106th)

Apollo Exploration Award Act of 1999

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Introduced

20 July 1999

Last action

27 September 2000 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11]

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Summary

Apollo Exploration Award Act of 1999 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the American people should provide a fitting and tangible tribute to each of the astronauts of the Apollo program to recognize and commemorate their bravery, substantial scientific and technical accomplishments, and unique contributions to American and world history. Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to design and present an Apollo Exploration Award, commemorating the accomplishments of the astronauts who flew in the Apollo program. Requires the award to make a lunar rock sample its central feature. Specifies award recipients. Prohibits: (1) the use of the award for monetary gain or profit; or (2) its transfer other than to a family member of the original recipient or by inheritance. Provides for: (1) recall of a lunar sample contained in the award if the Administrator determines that such sample is required for scientific purposes; (2) prompt return of the sample to its owner when it is no longer required; and (3) replacement of the sample with a substantially equivalent one if the Administrator determines that it will not be promptly returned in its entirety and without substantial degradation.

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Timeline

  1. 20 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 July 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5987-5988)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 July 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 September 2000

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 September 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 September 2000

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H8075-8076)

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 September 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 490).(text: CR H8075-8076)

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8075-8078)

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 September 2000

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 September 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2572.

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 September 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 September 2000

    Discharge

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 26 September 2000

    Committee

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 27 September 2000

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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