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Memorandum:
Relevant Federal Legislation
July 6, 2007
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. 421 - Tribute to Mercury 13 women astronauts ? rep. Steve Kagen (Democrat, Wisconsin) introduced the bill on May 21, 2007.? The legislation would honor the accomplishments of the ?Mercury 13? women whose efforts in the early 1960?s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.? There are 4 current co-sponsors, none of whom are from California.? The bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 6, 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. 906 ? Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - Rep. Mark Udall (Democrat, CO) introduced the bill on February 7, 2007.? The legislation would promote and coordinate global change research.? As of this date, there are six co-sponsors, including Rep. Tom Lantos.? The legislation was marked up by the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on June 27, 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 passed by the House of Representatives on April, 25, 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.
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.
H.R. 2272 - ?Rep. Bart Gordon (Democrat, TN) introduced the bill on May 10, 2007.? The legislation would improve the competitiveness of the U.S. by investing in innovation through research and development.? There are 21 current co-sponsors, including Reps. Mike Honda, Jerry McNerney and Lynn Woolsey (Democrats, CA).? Related bills include H.R. 362, 363, 1068, 1867, H.R. 1868, and S. 761.? The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on May 21, 2007.
H.R. 2285 - ?Spaceport Equality Act ? Rep. Dave Weldon (Republican, FL) introduced the bill on May 10, 2007.? The legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code to treat spaceports like airports under the exempt facility bond rules.? There are no co-sponsors.? The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on May 10, 2007.
H.R. 2750 - ?NASA/JPL Commemorative Coin Act ? Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat, TX) introduced the bill on June 15, 2007.? The legislation would require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of NASA and JPL.? There are 296 current co-sponsors of the legislation.? The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on June 15, 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.
S. 761 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science Act - ?Sen. Harry Reid (Democrat, NV) introduced the bill on March 5, 2007.? The legislation would invest in innovation and education in order to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy.? There are 69 co-sponsors, including Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (Democrats, CA).? The bill was passed by the Senate on April 25, 2007.
S. 1355 - Spaceport Equality Act.? Sen. Mel Martinez (Democrat, FL) introduced the bill on May 10, 2007.? The legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code to treat spaceports like airports under the exempt facility bond rules.? There are 7 co-sponsors, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Democrat, CA).? The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance on May 10, 2007.
S. 1745 - NASA Appropriations Bill (and several other agencies) ? Sen. Barbara Mikulski (Democrat, MD) introduced the bill on June 29, 2007.? The legislation would provide a total of $17.459 billion for NASA in FY 2008, an increase of $1.175 billion as compared to FY 2007.? Of that total, $10.633 billion is to be spent on science, aeronautics and exploration.? Science is funded at $5.655 billion, aeronautics at $554.03 million and exploration at $3.972 billion.? The bill was marked up by the Appropriations Committee on June 29, 2007.
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