S.J.Res. 35 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona.
S.J.Res. 35 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 22, 2008, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-341
What it does
Amends Public Law 108-331 (authorizing the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System [VERITAS] project on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona) to authorize the Board to carry out construction and related activities in support of the VERITAS project at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Base Camp on Mou…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 17, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 18, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2008
- Became lawOct 3, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-341. (Oct 3, 2008)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
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