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[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 66 Introduced in House (IH)]

106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 66

             Expressing a declaration of space leadership.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 1999

   Mr. Weldon of Florida (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Barrett of 
  Nebraska, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. Talent, and Mr. 
   Wexler) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee 
 on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
             Expressing a declaration of space leadership.

Whereas the continued exploration, development, and use of space is critical to 
        our Nation's future as we enter a new millennium;
Whereas America's investment in space has worked to feed the human hunger for 
        exploration, knowledge, and discovery;
Whereas our national commitment and work in space have helped to profoundly 
        shape our Nation by saving lives by enhancing our well-being here on 
        earth;
Whereas it is evident that an aggressive national commitment by government, 
        industry, and the public to the continued exploration and use of space 
        will serve to strengthen America's leadership in the global economy in 
        the new millennium;
Whereas space is vital to not only a peaceful, but a prosperous world;
Whereas space has been and will continue to be a critical driver of the American 
        economy, which translates into jobs and prosperity for all Americans;
Whereas only true visionary leadership for space will bring forth economic 
        leadership for future generations of Americans; and
Whereas space is a key to unlocking future economic power through a furtherance 
        of education, a commitment to safety, an improvement in communications, 
        the advancement of health care, and better stewardship of our 
        environment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress declares its support for the strongest possible 
commitment to space exploration and development as a national priority. 
The Congress declares that in order to protect America's personal and 
economic health, and realize continued economic prosperity and 
leadership, we as a nation must give our highest commitment to--
            (1) policies that ensure economic opportunities in the new 
        burgeoning market that space offers;
            (2) United States global leadership and competitive 
        advantage in the development of commercial space products and 
        services;
            (3) space defense systems that allow our armed forces the 
        greatest advantage in guarding our national security and 
        defending American people and our interests;
            (4) assurance that the National Aeronautics and Space 
        Administration can guarantee American leadership in the 
        exploration of space and the development of advanced 
        technologies; and
            (5) policies that promote private investment in space 
        products and services.
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