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The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information regarding pending federal legislation and policy of interest to the space enterprise community that has been introduced during the 110th session of Congress which began in January 2007 and will conclude in December 2008.? A brief summary of the legislation, including current status, follows below.? Please note that additional information regarding the legislation can be found online at http://thomas.loc.gov.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. 252 - Rep. Zachary Space (Democrat, OH) introduced this resolution on March 15, 2007.? There are 11 co-sponsors, all of whom are members of the Ohio delegation.? The resolution was marked up the House Committee on Science and Technology on March 28, 2007.? For similar bill see Senate legislation, S.Res. 81, below.?

H.R. 266 - Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat - Texas) introduced this legislation on January 5, 2007.? The legislation would authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal to the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation.? There are no co-sponsors.? The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology on March 16, 2007.

H.R. 362 - 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Act - Rep. Bart Gordon (Democrat, TN) introduced this bill on January 10, 2007.? The legislation would authorize scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers.? There are 32 co-sponsors, including California Reps. Mike Honda, Doris Matsui, Jerry McNerney, and Lynn Woolsey.? The bill was passed by the House Committee on Science and Technology on April 23, 2007, and by the House of Representatives on April 24, 2007.

H.R. 363 - Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - Rep. Bart Gordon (Democrat, TN) introduced the legislation on January 10, 2007.? The bill would authorize funding for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering as well as provide support for graduate fellowships.? There are 18 co-sponsors, including California Reps. Mike Honda, Doris Matsui, and Jerry McNerney.? The bill was passed by the House Committee on Science and Technology on April 18, 2007, and by the House of Representatives on April 24, 2007.

H.R. 807 - Columbia Space Shuttle Memorial Study Act - Rep. Louie Gohmert (Republican, TX) introduced the bill on February 5, 2007.? The legislation would direct the Secretary of Interior to determine the feasibility and suitability of establishing a memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia in the State of Texas and its inclusion as a unit of the National Park System.? There are no co-sponsors.? The legislation was passed by the House on March 5, 2007, and referred to the Senate on March 6, 2007.

H.R. 1332 - Small Business Lending Improvements Act - Rep. Melissa Bean (Democrat, IL) introduced the bill on March 6, 2007.? The legislation would improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration.? There are 7 co-sponsors, including California Reps. Bob Filner and Linda Sanchez.? The legislation was placed on the Union Calendar on April 20, 2007.?

H.R. 1453 - Scientific Communications Act - Rep. Doris Matsui (Democrat, CA) introduced the bill on March 9, 2007).? The legislation would provide for communications training of scientists.? There are 5 co-sponsors.? The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education on March 14, 2007.

SENATE

S. 81 - The resolution recognizes the 45th anniversary of John Glenn's historic achievement in becoming the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth.? Sen. Sherrod Brown (Democrat - OH) introduced the resolution on February 14, 2007.? There is one co-sponsor, Sen. George Voinovich (Democrat - OH).? The Senate passed the legislation on February 17, 2007.? For similar bill see House legislation, H.Res. 252, above

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