To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 1994

Declares that specified U.S. astronauts who flew in space as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration program to reach and explore the moon shall carry the honorary title Space Emissary and shall be referred to as "The Honorable."

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · D–TX

Committees

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

10 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 21, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 20, 1994
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9332)
Jul 20, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9332)
Jul 19, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 19, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 19, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 19, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jul 19, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5783-5784)
Jul 19, 1994
Mr. Hall (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 13, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 13, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 30, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Jun 24, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Jun 24, 1994
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 1994
Introduced in House

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

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Received in Senate · Jul 20, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Enrolled Bill · Jul 20, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in House · Jul 19, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House · Jun 24, 1994 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze H.Con.Res.261 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.261, 103rd Congress: To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 1994-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres261/BILLS-103hconres261rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Con.Res.261 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.261, 103rd Congress: To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 1994-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres261/BILLS-103hconres261rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.261, 103rd Congress: To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 1994-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres261/BILLS-103hconres261rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.261, 103rd Congress: To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 1994-07-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres261/BILLS-103hconres261rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.261 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.