Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.

Bill: 110-hres-943
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2008-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accidents
Anniversaries
Astronauts
Aviation safety
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Higher education
Mathematics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Space activities
Space exploration
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: 
Honors the 22nd anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster.
 
Celebrates the courage and bravery of the crew of the Challenger, and Christa McAuliffe and her passion for encouraging America's children to pursue careers in science and mathematics.
 
Commits the House of Representatives and the Nation to using the lessons learned in inquiries into the space shuttle Challenger accident to ensure that the space agency always operates on a strong and stable foundation.
 
Recognizes the continued dedication of the United States to the goal of space exploration for the benefit of all mankind.

action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 

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

Honors the 22nd anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster. 

Celebrates the courage and bravery of the crew of the Challenger, and Christa McAuliffe and her passion for encouraging America's children to pursue careers in science and mathematics.

Commits the House of Representatives and the Nation to using the lessons learned in inquiries into the space shuttle Challenger accident to ensure that the space agency always operates on a strong and stable foundation.

Recognizes the continued dedication of the United States to the goal of space exploration for the benefit of all mankind.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31).(text: CR H571)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 943.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Introduced in House