United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6491 (112th)
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012
Introduced
21 September 2012
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
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Summary
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012 - Establishes a Board of Directors for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Sets forth Board membership and appointment criteria. Directs the President to appoint the NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget; (2) annual reports on spaceflight infrastructure, unique space capabilities, and the workforce necessary to maintain such infrastructure and capabilities; (3) reports on specific policy matters; and (4) quadrennial reviews of current space programs and a vision for future space exploration. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts for rocket propulsion systems and manned and unmanned space transportation vehicles and payloads.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 September 2012
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 September 2012
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 21 September 2012
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/6491
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/6491