National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 13, 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Subtitle A: Authorizations Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1995 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes FY 1995 appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities. Obligates funds for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides for the use of NASA life sciences facilities by specified National Institutes of Health investigators. Requires the submission of a five-year Orbital Research Plan. Directs the Administrator of NASA to: (1) perform a feasibility study for implementing a University Innovative Research Program; and (2) provide for diversity factors in procurement. Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for commercial space launch activities. Prohibits space advertising.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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May 13, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
May 13, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5737, S5740-5741)
May 13, 1994
Introduced in Senate

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