United States · Law · HR
H.R. 6063 (110th)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
Introduced
15 May 2008
Last action
15 October 2008 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-422.
Sponsors
Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]
Subjects
Healthcare, Aviation, Education, Climate
Source updated
7 April 2025
Healthcare · Aviation · Education · Climate
Summary
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2009 for: (1) science; (2) aeronautics; (3) exploration; (4) education; (5) space operations; (6) cross-agency support programs; and (7) the inspector general. Authorizes additional appropriations for use to accelerate the initial operational capability of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle. Requires: (1) a process for transitioning NASA experimental earth science and space weather research into operational services; and (2) a plan for the continuation of Landsat thermal infrared data collection or its equivalent. Reauthorizes the Glory Mission. Requires development of a plan for a Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). Sets forth provisions concerning environmental aviation research initiatives. Requires a review of NASA's aviation safety-related research programs. Requires the establishment of an aviation weather research program. Requires the awarding of grants for the establishment of university-based Centers for Research on Aviation Training. Sets forth provisions concerning NASA's lunar exploration activities. Requires the establishment of an exploration technology development program that is not tied to specific flight projects. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) a common docking system standard to maximize the ability to rescue astronauts from disabled space vehicles; and (2) a cross-directorate technology development program. Requires the development of a plan to restart the production of radioisotope thermoelectric generator material for deep space and other science missions. Ensures that the International Space Station (ISS) remains capable for potential U.S. utilization through at least 2020. Requires specified Space Shuttle flights to be flown prior to the retirement of the Space Shuttle. Requires development of a strategy for providing commercial launch services in support of NASA's small and medium-sized science, space operations, and exploration missions. Provides for notifying federal agencies and relevant emergency response institutions of an impending near-Earth object threat. Sets forth requirements for the use of commercial crew transfer and crew rescue services. Requires: (1) a review of NASA's information security controls; (2) a report on intrusions of NASA's network resources; and (3) a review of NASA's laboratories. Requires a survey regarding astronaut health care. Increases the maximum award amount for an innovation prize. Sets forth provisions for specified earth science, aeronautics, international exploration, space science, and space operations activities, missions, initiatives, studies, and programs.
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Timeline
15 May 2008
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Source: Committee
15 May 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2008
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E942-943)
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 2008
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
20 May 2008
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
4 June 2008
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
9 June 2008
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 446.
Source: Calendars
9 June 2008
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-702.
Source: Committee
9 June 2008
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-702.
Source: Committee
10 June 2008
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1257 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6063 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Floor
Mr. Gordon moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6063 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6063 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1257 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Reported
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1257. (consideration: CR H5365-5390, H5390-5393; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5372-5379)
Source: Floor
12 June 2008
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1257 passed House.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 15 (Roll no. 421).
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 15 (Roll no. 421).
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 225 (Roll no. 420). (consideration: CR H5541)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5541)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Reported
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Gingry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding language to create competition for energy efficiency.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
Mr. Gingrey moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology. (consideration: CR H5539-5542; text: CR H5539-5540)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
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
18 June 2008
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5539)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6063.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5537-5542)
Source: Floor
20 June 2008
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
17 September 2008
Committee
Hearings Held by Committee on Science and Technology Prior to Introduction and Referral (February 13, 2008)..
Source: Committee
25 September 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
25 September 2008
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9471-9473)
Source: Floor
25 September 2008
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
25 September 2008
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
26 September 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 September 2008
Action
Cleared for White House.
27 September 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Passed
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10181-10191)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10181-10191)
Source: NotUsed
27 September 2008
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6063.
Source: Floor
27 September 2008
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Gordon moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10181-10195)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 September 2008
Committee
Heairngs Held by Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Prior to Indroduction and Referral (04/24/2008)..
Source: Committee
6 October 2008
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 October 2008
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
15 October 2008
Became law
Became Public Law No: 110-422.
Source: President
15 October 2008
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
15 October 2008
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Law · 15 October 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 3 October 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 26 September 2008 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 20 June 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 June 2008 · Download file
- Reported in House · 9 June 2008 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 15 May 2008 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 18 June 2008
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Sponsors
- Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
- related to ← A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 6063.
- related to ← National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-707 to encourage the United States to lead confidence building measures that advance the long-term initiative for international cooperation.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-707 to express the sense of Congress that the U.S. should seek to obtain cooperation from other nations in discovering and monitoring near-Earth asteroids.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 110-707 to establish a scholarship program in honor of Christa McAulliffe, a teacher from Concord, New Hampshire who died in the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. The scholarship would go to women pursuing degrees in mathematics, science, and engineering.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-707 to include a provision related to coordination with the FAA on sonic boom research. It also replaces Secs. 305 and 306 with equivalent language from Secs. 903 and 905 respectively of the House-passed FAA Reauthorization, H.R. 2881. It adds suborbital reusable launch vehicles to the list of suborbital science research platforms. The amendment includes a sense of Congress on the value of NASA's EarthKam and robotics competitions for inspiring students. It also includes sense of Congress language urging NASA to use entrepreneurial companies to conduct appropriate R&D and seek ways to ensure that firms that rely on fixed price proposals aren't disadvantaged. The amendment also includes NASA workforce-related provisions, including an extension of the RIF moratorium, a limit on the use of term positions in FY 2009, and a temporary continuation of coverage of health benefits.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 110-707 to clarify that the NASA Outreach and Technology Assistance Program will include small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. It would also give preference, in selection for the program, to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and HUBZone small business concerns.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-707 to require the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to examine the feasibility of contracting non-federal actors to disseminate images and multi-media records delivered from space to the public as part of NASA's participatory exploration technology plan. Additionally, the amendment would require NASA to employ a transparent bidding process to award any such contracts, pursuant to U.S. law.
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