H.R. 5105 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona.
H.R. 5105 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Sep 17, 2004, sponsored by Bob Ney.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-331
What it does
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations of $1 million for FY 2005.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2004
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2004
- Became lawOct 16, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-331. (Oct 16, 2004)
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