Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Explorer I satellite, the world's first scientific spacecraft, and the birth of the United States space exploration program.

Bill: 110-hconres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artificial satellites
Astronautics
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Engineering
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Mathematics
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Scientists
Secondary education
Space activities
Space exploration
Space programs
Technical education
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Celebrates the achievement of the late Dr. James A. Van Allen and his science team and all of the individuals at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Army Ballistic Missile Agency who, through the successful launch of Explorer I, brought the United States into the space age and science into the realm of space.
 
Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs, which are critical for preparing the next generation to lead future U.S. space endeavors.
 
Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation that contributes to U.S. innovation and economic growth.
 
Looks forward to the next 50 years of U.S. achievements in the robotic and human exploration of space.

action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Celebrates the achievement of the late Dr. James A. Van Allen and his science team and all of the individuals at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Army Ballistic Missile Agency who, through the successful launch of Explorer I, brought the United States into the space age and science into the realm of space.

Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs, which are critical for preparing the next generation to lead future U.S. space endeavors.

Recognizes the role of the U.S. space program in strengthening the scientific and engineering foundation that contributes to U.S. innovation and economic growth.

Looks forward to the next 50 years of U.S. achievements in the robotic and human exploration of space.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H573)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H573)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 287.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H573-575)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E92)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House