US Congress Senate Resolution 240 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on August 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-03 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its partners for the success of the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft. Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, the Southwest Research Institute in Colorado, and the academic and private sector partners of the New Horizons mission for their roles in the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft. Recognizes the importance of the New Horizons mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by NASA and the training of the next generation of planetary scientists. Recognizes the importance of the continued pursuit of robotic space exploration missions by NASA, which enable extraordinary scientific discoveries about the nature and origin of our solar system and beyond. Recognizes the significance of the scientific and engineering research by NASA with respect to stimulating economic growth, strengthening national competitiveness, and inspiring humankind.

A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its partners for the success of the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft.

Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]	Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]	Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]	Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]	Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-08-03	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/240/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres240/BILLS-114sres240is.pdf