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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 20, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities Title IV: Aeronautics Research and Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Places an aggregate limit on FY 1994 authorization of appropriations under this subtitle, except for Space Station Freedom (appropriations authorized through FY 2000). Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) to provide the Congress with a job loss transition plan as it restructures space station management. (Sec. 101 through 105) Authorizes NASA appropriations for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities research and program management; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities, including: (1) expenditure prerequisites with respect to management transfer of the External Tank Program from the Marshall Space Flight Center; (2) authorizations available for disaster relief; and (3) a facility plan and analysis for NASA facilities in Yellow Creek, Mississippi. Title II: Advanced Space Technology Program - Directs the Administrator of NASA to establish an advanced space technology investment program to: (1) advance U.S. industrial competitiveness; (2) encourage industry-led consortia to develop critical technologies; and (3) encourage industrial participation from entities not part of the traditional Federal contracting base. (Sec. 206) Directs the Administrator to coordinate a technology procurement initiative. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Space Activities - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize FY 1994 appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 303) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make space transportation infrastructure matching grants. Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations. (Sec. 304) States that the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce shall be responsible for the development and coordination of all commercial space policy recommendations and activities, except for functions and activities statutorily authorized to other agencies. Authorizes appropriations for the Office. (Sec. 305) Provides for domestic procurement by NASA. (Sec. 306) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 307) Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to require NASA to develop a Global Change Data and Information System to process, archive, and distribute data generated by the Global Change Research Program. (Sec. 308) Directs the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences to develop an access plan for data from classified archives and systems for global change research. (Sec. 309) Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a plan for control of orbital debris. (Sec. 310) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to state that NASA activities should include support of private sector space technologies development. (Sec. 311 and 312) Directs NASA to study: (1) the differences between U.S. and foreign expendable space launch systems; and (2) the feasibility and potential implementation of a University Innovative Research Program. (Sec. 314) Requires NASA cost-type research and development contracts to incorporate contractor performance provisions. (Sec. 315) Authorizes NASA to accept certain land conveyances from the cities of Cleveland and Brook Park, Ohio, in order to establish a Visitor Center for the Lewis Research Center. (Sec. 316) Directs the Administrator to establish within the Office of Advanced Concepts and Technology an expedited technology procurement demonstration program. Obligates specified funds for the program, which shall terminate ten years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 317) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator to: (1) provide farmers and other interested parties with agricultural information available through remote sensing; (2) evaluate the need for, and develop a proposal as necessary for, a radar imaging platform that could enhance agricultural resource remote sensing capability; and (3) develop a proposal to inform farmers and other users about remote sensing data. Terminates such provisions five years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 318) Directs NASA to establish new programs or functions in depressed communities. (Sec. 319) Prohibits NASA contracts with a foreign company unless such company's country offers comparable opportunities to U.S. companies, or unless comparable U.S. products or services are not reasonably available. (Sec. 320) Authorizes NASA to purchase helium from private sector sources. (Sec. 321) Requires NASA to comply with specified diversity procurement factors. Title IV: Aeronautics Research and Technology - Requires independent reviews of NASA aeronautics programs of: (1) research and development; and (2) private sector technology transfer. (Sec. 405) Directs the Administrator to study and report on Federal-private cost sharing provisions concerning wind tunnels and? related test facilities. (Sec. 406) Requires NASA and other appropriate Federal agencies to establish a joint aeronautical research and development program. (Sec. 407) Directs the Administrator to conduct an assessment of the hypersonic research plane.
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Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D–CA
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Pursuant to the motion to recommit, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology reported the bill back to the House with an amendment.
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit the bill with instructions that the committee report the bill back forthwith with an amendment directing the Administrator of NASA to explore ways of encouraging voluntary retirements by NASA personnel in order to facilitate any restructuring associated with the redesign of the space station.
Mr. Walker moved to recommit with instructions to Science, Space and Technology. (consideration: CR H5479)
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2200.
The Committee of the Whole resumed consideration of the Collins (GA) amendment, left unfinished from July 23.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5461-5479)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1920)
Pending before the Committee of the Whole as the next order of business is the amendment by Mr. Collins (GA).
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.
LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Brown of California asked unanimous consent that debate on the Walker amendment and all amendments thereto continue for not to exceed 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5050-5066)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Brown (CA) moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent request previously agreed to, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of debate on the Roemer amendment.
LIMITATION ON DEBATE - Mr. Roemer asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Roemer amendment, and all amendments thereto, be limited to not to exceed three hours. Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3936-3973)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee do now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Brown (CA) moved that the Committee do now rise.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII.
Considered as unfinished business.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1521)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2200 as unfinished business.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 193 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 193. (consideration: CR H3481-3489)
Rule H. Res. 193 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 193 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2200 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole under an open rule. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 67.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-123.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-123.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1323)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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