House Bill 7236
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Space Research Innovation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
7236
Congress
116
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.
Andy Biggs
grade
Arizona
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Space Research Innovation Act
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) establish a university-affiliated research center to facilitate NASA capabilities, and (2) use the research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplanetary research.
The bill lists the following entities as eligible to participate in the research center: (1) an institution of higher education, (2) an operator of a federally funded research and development center, and (3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution.
June 18, 2020
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06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:53 PM