House Concurrent Resolution 26
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To express the sense of Congress that the first launch of the Space Launch System should be named for Captain Eugene Andrew "Gene" Cernan.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
26
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Space Launch System should be named the Cernan 1 in recognition of the achievements of Captain Eugene Andrew "Gene" Cernan, his fellow astronauts, and all who participated in developing and supporting the Apollo program.
February 15, 2017
05/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
02/15/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
02/15/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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