Bill Sponsor
House Bill 321
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act
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Passed Senate on Feb 14, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 5, 2017
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
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Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
321
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
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House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on January 10, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H270)
Summary

Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act

This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

  • NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS;
  • Aspire to Inspire; and
  • Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.

Text (5)
February 1, 2017
January 11, 2017
January 10, 2017
January 5, 2017
Actions (17)
02/28/2017
Signed by President.
02/16/2017
Presented to President.
02/15/2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
02/14/2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1163)
02/14/2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1163)
02/01/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
02/01/2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
01/24/2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
01/11/2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/10/2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/10/2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H270)
01/10/2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H270)
01/10/2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 321.
01/10/2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H270-273)
01/10/2017
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
01/05/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
01/05/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 5, 2023 4:12:14 PM