National Commission on Space Act

Summary

National Commission on Space Act - Directs the President to establish a National Commission on Space to make a comprehensive investigation of existing and proposed space activities in the United States to assess their adequacy in meeting the present and future needs of the Nation. Requires such study to include a review of methods by which space technology might be utilized and the adequacy of current and future space policy. Directs the Commission to report to the President and the appropriate congressional committees within 12 months. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984.

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Timeline

1. 24 March 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 March 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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