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H.R. 3922 (102nd)

Biomedical Research in Space Act of 1991

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Introduced

25 November 1991

Last action

10 June 1992 · Reported

Status

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]

Subjects

Discovery layer

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Biomedical Research in Space Act of 1991 - Mandates establishment of: (1) a working group to coordinate space-based biomedical research; (2) microgravity biomedical research grants; and (3) graduate research fellowships. Authorizes appropriations. Requires a plan for joint biomedical research with the Soviet Union or its constituent republics. Provides for a national electronic data archive for space-based biomedical research data. Authorizes appropriations. Mandates an international telemedicine satellite consultation capability to support emergency medical services in disaster areas. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 25 November 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 December 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 January 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 April 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 April 1992

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 April 1992

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 June 1992

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 June 1992

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

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