H.R. 4158 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts' space missions.
H.R. 4158 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2012, sponsored by Ralph M. Hall with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 112-185
What it does
Grants a U.S. astronaut who participated in any of the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo programs through the completion of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and who received an artifact during his participation, full ownership of and clear title to that artifact.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph M. Hall (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-185. (Oct 5, 2012)
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