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Bill109th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2005Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1023

Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 10, 2005)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program.

Requires the Administrator to make awards based on the recommendations of the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (Minor Planet Center).

Directs the Administrator to make one annual award, unless there are no eligible discoveries or contributions, for each of the following categories: (1) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who discovered the intrinsically brightest near-Earth asteroid among the near-Earth asteroids that were discovered by such astronomers or groups; and (2) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who made the greatest contribution to the mission of the Minor Planet Center to catalogue near-Earth asteroids.

Limits the amount of an award under such Program to $3,000.

Bars any individual who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of such individual's discovery or contribution from receiving an award.

Makes the Administrator's awards decisions under this Act final.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedMay 11, 2005

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46](R-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. May 11, 2005IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. May 10, 2005FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 10, 2005FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3065)

  4. May 10, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3065)

  5. May 10, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1023.

  6. May 10, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3065-3068)

  7. May 10, 2005FloorH30300

    Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Apr 12, 2005CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

  9. Apr 12, 2005CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-37.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  10. Apr 12, 2005Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-37.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Mar 17, 2005CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Mar 17, 2005CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Mar 17, 2005CommitteeH14000-B

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Mar 1, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Mar 1, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Mar 1, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 10, 200581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program.

Requires the Administrator to make awards based on the recommendations of the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (Minor Planet Center).

Directs the Administrator to make one annual award, unless there are no eligible discoveries or contributions, for each of the following categories: (1) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who discovered the intrinsically brightest near-Earth asteroid among the near-Earth asteroids that were discovered by such astronomers or groups; and (2) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who made the greatest contribution to the mission of the Minor Planet Center to catalogue near-Earth asteroids.

Limits the amount of an award under such Program to $3,000.

Bars any individual who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of such individual's discovery or contribution from receiving an award.

Makes the Administrator's awards decisions under this Act final.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House without amendmentApr 12, 200579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program.

Requires the Administrator to make awards based on the recommendations of the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (Minor Planet Center).

Directs the Administrator to make one annual award, unless there are no eligible discoveries or contributions, for each of the following categories: (1) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who discovered the intrinsically brightest near-Earth asteroid among the near-Earth asteroids that were discovered by such astronomers or groups; and (2) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who made the greatest contribution to the mission of the Minor Planet Center to catalogue near-Earth asteroids.

Limits the amount of an award under such Program to $3,000.

Bars any individual who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of such individual's discovery or contribution from receiving an award.

Makes the Administrator's awards decisions under this Act final.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 200500

Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish the Charles "Pete" Conrad Astronomy Awards Program.

Requires the Administrator to make awards based on the recommendations of the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (Minor Planet Center).

Directs the Administrator to make one annual award, unless there are no eligible discoveries or contributions, for each of the following categories: (1) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who discovered the intrinsically brightest near-Earth asteroid among the near-Earth asteroids that were discovered by such astronomers or groups; and (2) the amateur astronomer or group of amateur astronomers who made the greatest contribution to the mission of the Minor Planet Center to catalogue near-Earth asteroids.

Bars any individual who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of such individual's discovery or contribution from receiving an award.