H.R.5743: Scientific Transformations through Advancing Research (STAR) Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced April 9, 2008
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2008

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Scientific Transformations through Advancing Research (STAR) Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use donations of real and personal property, laboratory and office space, utility services, and infrastructure upgrades to carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, and related activities.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.5743.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-828.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
April 9, 2008

Introduced in the House by Paul Broun (R-Ga.)

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