H.R. 4254 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Women in Aerospace Education Act
H.R. 4254 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Nov 6, 2017, sponsored by Stephen Knight with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-303
What it does
Women in Aerospace Education Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to permit certain grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be used to provide internships that include research experiences at national laboratories and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) centers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen Knight (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2018
- Became lawDec 11, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-303. (Dec 11, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 19, 2017 · Passed409–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Women in Aerospace Education ActHouse · Dec 19, 2017
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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