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- H.R.4158
H.R.4158: To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts' space missions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced March 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (8 Democrats, 25 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Grants a U.S. astronaut who participated in any of the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo programs through the completion of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, and who received an artifact during his participation, full ownership of and clear title to that artifact. Defines "artifact" as any expendable item utilized in missions for the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo programs through the completion of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project not expressly required to be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4158.
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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.
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VACATING ORDER FOR YEAS AND NAYS - Mr. Hall asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4158 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-185.
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| March 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas) |