S. 3729 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
S. 3729 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Aug 5, 2010, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-267
What it does
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2011-FY2013 for: (1) exploration; (2) space operations; (3) science; (4) aeronautics; (5) education; (6) cross-agency support programs; (7) construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and (8) the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2010
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2010
- Became lawOct 11, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-267. (Oct 11, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 29, 2010 · Passed304–118
Every roll call vote on this bill
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