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S. 851 (94th)
Upper Atmospheric Research and Monitoring Act
Introduced
26 February 1975
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Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences.
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Summary
Upper Atomospheric Research and Monitoring Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for an understanding of and to maintain the chemical and physical integrity of the Earths' upper atmosphere. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, to initiate and carry out a program of research, technology, monitoring and other appropriate activities directed to understanding the physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere. Requires the Administrator to arrange for wide participation by the scientific and engineering community in the program authorized by this Act through the use of grants and contracts. Directs the Administrator to report annually to the President on his activities and accomplishments pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000 for fiscal years 1975, 1976, and the three-month transitional period between fiscal year 1976 and 2977 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
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summary · EN · 26 February 1975
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/senate-bill/851
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