House Concurrent Resolution 109
115th Congress(2017-2018)
WeissSat-1 Resolution
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 27, 2018
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
109
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
WeissSat-1 Resolution
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that:
- as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education is undergoing internal reviews and assessments in determining the appropriate structure of the office going forward, the CubeSat (small satellite) Launch Initiative must continue to thrive and expand as a priority of Congress; and
- NASA should prioritize awareness of the CubeSat Launch Initiative in annual budget proposals.
February 27, 2018
05/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
02/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
02/27/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1274)
02/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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