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H.R. 1988 (102nd)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1992

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 April 1991

Last action

9 December 1991 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 102-195.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence · Taxation · Budget

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Summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Multiyear Authorization Act of 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management, including scientific consultations; and (5) the Inspector General. Permits appropriations for the first two numbered categories to be used for certain items of a capital nature (other than land acquisition) required for the performance of research and development contracts and for grants to nonprofit educational and research organizations to augment their research facilities. Prohibits the use of these funds for the construction of any major facility whose estimated cost exceeds a specified amount, unless the Administrator of NASA notifies specified congressional leadership and committees. Authorizes fund use, subject to limitations, for facilities construction, repair, or modification and for unforeseen programmatic facility project needs. Permits upward variances of funds for facilities construction under circumstances outlined in this Act. Authorizes certain fund transfers and makes available specified funds for the construction and modification of laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify specified congressional leadership and committees of the nature, cost, and need for such construction before expending the funds in question. Prohibits, until 30 days following congressional receipt of the Administrator's full explanation, the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for any program that: (1) has been eliminated by the Congress; (2) is in excess of the amount actually authorized for the particular program (except for construction of facilities); or (3) has not been presented to either of the relevant congressional committees. Requires NASA to keep the committees fully and currently informed regarding all activities and responsibilities within the jurisdiction of those committees. Requires any Federal entity to furnish any information requested relating to such activity or responsibility. Authorizes the Administrator to use a limited percentage of funds provided for the Small Business Innovation Research Program under specified provisions of the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 for program management and promotional activities. Creates the Office of Facilities Maintenance and gives it complete authority to plan and direct facilities maintenance management for all NASA sites. Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Space Council. Limits the amount the Council may use for official reception and representation expenses. Requires the Council to reimburse other agencies for at least one-half of the personnel compensation costs of individuals detailed to it. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the Council should establish policy recommendations for carrying out the President's commitment to maintaining the continuity of Landsat data. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Space Commerce. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1988 to modify requirements regarding space station budget estimates. Requires the Administrator to submit to the Congress, along with NASA's FY 1993 budget request, a study: (1) assessing the usefulness of granting NASA multiyear contracting authority similar to that granted the armed forces under existing law; and (2) recommending at least five programs to be considered by the Congress for multiyear contracting.

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Timeline

  1. 23 April 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 April 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 April 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 April 1991

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 April 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 25 April 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 102-41.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 April 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 102-41.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 April 1991

    Passed

    Mr. Brown asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until 11:00 p.m. on April 25 to file a report on H.R. 1988. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  10. 30 April 1991

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 137 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1988 with 1 hour 0 of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com mittee on Science, Space and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by sectio n. Bill is open to amendments. Any Member may demand a separa te vote in the House on any amendment a dopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1988 with 1 hour 0 of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com mittee on Science, Space and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by sectio n. Bill is open to amendments. Any Member may demand a separa te vote in the House on any amendment a dopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 May 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 May 1991

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 361 - 36 (Roll no. 76).

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 May 1991

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 361 - 36 (Roll no. 76).

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 May 1991

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1988.

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Frank McCloskey to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  19. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 137 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 May 1991

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 137.

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 May 1991

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 137 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 6 May 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 14 May 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  24. 2 July 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

    Source: Calendars

  25. 2 July 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Jun 24, 91 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-97.

    Source: Committee

  26. 2 July 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Jun 24, 91 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-97.

    Source: Committee

  27. 27 September 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  28. 27 September 1991

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  29. 30 September 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 7 November 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 7 November 1991

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 7 November 1991

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  33. 7 November 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Brown asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 12 November 1991

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

    Source: Floor

  35. 22 November 1991

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 22 November 1991

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  37. 23 November 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  38. 27 November 1991

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  39. 27 November 1991

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  40. 27 November 1991

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  41. 9 December 1991

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-195.

    Source: President

  42. 9 December 1991

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  43. 9 December 1991

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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    Public Law · EN · 10 December 1991

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  • House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in House

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