H.R. 3057 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Space Exploration Act of 2003
H.R. 3057 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 10, 2003, sponsored by Nick Lampson with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Space Exploration Act of 2003 - Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to set forth as goals for the future activities of NASA's human space flight program, the development and flight demonstration, within 8, 10, 15, and 20 years, respectively, of a reusable space vehicle capable of carrying humans between: (1) low Earth orbit and Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon libration points; (2) lo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick Lampson (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. (Sep 16, 2003)
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