National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005

Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that NASA carries out a balanced set of programs that include: (1) human space flight; (2) aeronautics research and development; and (3) scientific research. Requires the Administrator to manage human space flight programs to: (1) return Americans to the moon by 2020; (2) launch the Crew Exploration Vehicle close to 2010; (3) increase knowledge of the impacts of long stays in space on the human body; and (4) enable humans to land on and return from Mars and other destinations. Prohibits the launch of the Space Shuttle after December 31, 2010. Requires the Administrator to: (1) develop a policy to guide NASA science programs through 2020; and (4) study whether any of NASA's centers should be operated by or with the private sector. Directs the Administrator to transmit to Congress a plan for updating the space communications and navigation architecture for both low Earth orbit and deep space exploration. Requires the Administrator and the Director of the Department of Energy Office of Science to report to Congress on plans for a Joint Dark Energy Mission. Directs the Administrator to develop a transition plan for federal and contractor personnel engaged in the Space Shuttle program. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to study and report to Congress on NASA research and development programs. Prohibits the Administrator from contracting for the development phase of a major program unless certain risk management requirements are met. Authorizes NASA to to award competitive cash prizes to stimulate innovation in research, technology development, and prototype demonstration that have the potential for application to NASA space and aeronautics activities. Allows the Administrator to relinquish to a state all or part of U.S. legislative jurisdiction over lands or interests under the Administrator's control in such state. Repeals: (1) the four year limitation on the service obligation of recipients of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Science and Technology Scholarship; and (2) cost limitations for the International Space Station. Prohibits NASA from launching a mission on a foreign launch vehicle except in accordance with the Space Transportation Policy announced by the President on December 21, 2004. Directs the Administrator and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to coordinate activities related to earth science missions undertaken by NASA. Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs NASA to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program. George E. Brown, Jr. Near-Earth Object Survey Act - Directs the Administrator to implement a Near-Earth object survey program to detect, track, catalogue, and characterize the physical characteristics of near-Earth objects (certain asteroids or comets) equal to greater than 100 meters in diameter in order to assess their threat to the Earth..

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Timeline

1. 27 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 June 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 June 2005

   Vote

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 6.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 June 2005

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 July 2005

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

8. 14 July 2005

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 18 July 2005

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.

   Source: Calendars

10. 18 July 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-173.

    Source: Committee

11. 18 July 2005

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-173.

    Source: Committee

12. 20 July 2005

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3070 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

13. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lee Terry to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

14. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 370 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

15. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3070.

    Source: Floor

16. 22 July 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

17. 22 July 2005

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 383 - 15 (Roll no. 416).

    Source: Floor

18. 22 July 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 383 - 15 (Roll no. 416).

    Source: Floor

19. 22 July 2005

    Reported

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H6347-6357, H6367; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6347-6357)

    Source: Floor

20. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6367)

    Source: Floor

21. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3070.

    Source: Floor

22. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3070 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

23. 22 July 2005

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H6335-6359)

    Source: Floor

24. 22 July 2005

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.

    Source: Floor

25. 25 July 2005

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 25 July 2005 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 22 July 2005 · Download file
• Reported in House · 18 July 2005 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 27 June 2005 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3070) to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
• related to ← National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
• amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-179 to restore funding for Historically Black Colleges and universities under NASA education programs to the FY04 funding level of $69.2 million for FY06 and $71.2 million for FY07. Also restores funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions under NASA education programs in the amount of $46.4 million for FY06 and $47.4 million for FY07.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 109-179 to make a number of technical and clarifying changes to the bill H.R. 3070.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 109-179 to require the NASA Administrator to transmit to the House Committee on Science and the Senate Committee on Commerce, a plan describing steps NASA will take to protect employees who do raise or have raised concerns about a potentially catastrophic risk to health or safety.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 109-179 to require the NASA Administrator to submit a quarterly report on the NASA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization including a description of the outreach activities of the Office and the impact of such activities on the participation of small businesses, including small businesses owned by women and minorities in NASA contracts.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-179 to establish a four-year pilot grant program allowing NASA to expand advanced research opportunities through minority-serving institutions.