H.R. 3196 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act
H.R. 3196 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 11, 2019, sponsored by Eddie Bernice Johnson with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-97
What it does
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2019
- Became lawDec 20, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-97. (Dec 20, 2019)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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