US HB6491 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 15-2)
Status: Introduced on September 21 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-10-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 21 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-10-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012 - Establishes a Board of Directors for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Sets forth Board membership and appointment criteria. Directs the President to appoint the NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget; (2) annual reports on spaceflight infrastructure, unique space capabilities, and the workforce necessary to maintain such infrastructure and capabilities; (3) reports on specific policy matters; and (4) quadrennial reviews of current space programs and a vision for future space exploration. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into contracts for rocket propulsion systems and manned and unmanned space transportation vehicles and payloads.
Title
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2012
Sponsors
Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX] | Rep. Ken Calvert [R-CA] | Rep. John Carter [R-TX] |
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] | Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] | Rep. Connie Mack [R-FL] |
Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] |
Rep. Lamar Smith [R-TX] | Rep. Mac Thornberry [R-TX] | Rep. Allen West [R-FL] | Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA] |
Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-10-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. |
2012-09-21 | House | Referred to House Budget |
2012-09-21 | House | Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology |
2012-09-21 | House | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Public contracts and procurement
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Public contracts and procurement
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/6491/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr6491/BILLS-112hr6491ih.pdf |