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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to submit to Congress a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes. This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space.
AI Summary
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to submit a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute related to space resources in order to advance NASA's objectives for maintaining U.S. preeminence in space. The report would assess the cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of a virtual or physical institute, as well as the potential benefits of partnering with institutions of higher education, the aerospace industry, and the extractive industry. The bill defines key terms such as "space resource," which includes raw, natural materials or energy sources in outer space.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/381/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s381/BILLS-116s381is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s381/BILLS-116s381is.pdf.pdf |
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