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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 20, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1994 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; (4) research and program management; and (5) the Inspector General. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research on Space and Aeronautics. Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. (Sec. 202) Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. (Sec. 204) Requires an independent cost analysis for all new NASA projects estimated to cost at least $200,000. (Sec. 205) Requires a review of NASA facilities. (Sec. 206) Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities. (Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Aeronautics and Space Commerce for coordination and development of policy recommendations and activities pertaining to commercial aeronautics and space except those activities statutorily assigned to other Federal agencies.
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Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16727-16728)
Introduced in Senate
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