H.R. 6586 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Space Exploration Sustainability Act
H.R. 6586 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Nov 9, 2012, sponsored by Steven M. Palazzo with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 9, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 112-273
What it does
Space Exploration Sustainability Act - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 to express the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall proceed with the use of the International Space Station (ISS), technology development, and follow-on transportation systems (including the space launch system and the multipurpose crew v…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steven M. Palazzo (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 9, 2012
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2012
- Passed the Senate2013
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-273. (Jan 14, 2013)
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