United States · Law · HR
H.R. 321 (115th)
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act
Introduced
5 January 2017
Last action
28 February 2017 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-7.
Sponsors
Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Subjects
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Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS; Aspire to Inspire; and Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research. NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.
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Timeline
5 January 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
5 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 January 2017
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
10 January 2017
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H270)
Source: Floor
10 January 2017
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H270)
Source: Floor
10 January 2017
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 321.
Source: Floor
10 January 2017
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H270-273)
Source: Floor
10 January 2017
Floor
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
11 January 2017
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
1 February 2017
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
Source: Calendars
1 February 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
1 February 2017
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
14 February 2017
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1163)
Source: Floor
14 February 2017
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1163)
Source: Floor
15 February 2017
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
16 February 2017
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
16 February 2017
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
28 February 2017
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-7.
Source: President
28 February 2017
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
28 February 2017
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 28 February 2017 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 1 February 2017 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 11 January 2017 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 10 January 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 5 January 2017 · Download file
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Passed Senate without amendment
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Reported to Senate without amendment
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Passed House without amendment
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Sponsors
- Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/321
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/321
- us · 115-hr-321 · source updated 5 December 2025