S. 3389 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
A bill to redesignate a facility of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
S. 3389 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Aug 27, 2018, sponsored by Shelley Moore Capito with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 27, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-309
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill redesignates the Independent Verification and Validation Facility of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Fairmont, West Virginia, as the "Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 27, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2018
- Passed the HouseNov 27, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2018
- Became lawDec 11, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-309. (Dec 11, 2018)
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Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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