Honoring the trailblazing accomplishments of the "Mercury 13" women, whose efforts in the early 1960s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.

Summary

Recognizes and honors the contributions of the "Mercury 13 women": Myrtle Cagle, Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb, Jan Dietrich, Marion Dietrich, Mary Wallace "Wally" Funk, Jane Briggs Hart, Jean Hixson, Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen, Irene Leverton, Sarah Lee Gorelick Ratley, Bernice Trimble Steadman, Geraldine "Jerri" Sloan Truhill, and Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman. Encourages young women to follow in the footsteps of those women and pursue careers of excellence in aviation and astronautics, as well as in engineering and science.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 June 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 June 2007

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 6 June 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2007

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• Introduced in House

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