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H.R.1159

H.R.1159: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2017
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Bill Sponsor

Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.)

Bill Cosponsors

37 (16 Democrats, 21 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 21, 2017
Engrossed in House - Dec. 20, 2017
Introduced in House - Feb. 16, 2017

Bill Summary

United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 21, 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 20, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700).
Dec. 20, 2017	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 20, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700). (text: CR 12/18/2017 H10161)
Dec. 20, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10312-10313)
Dec. 20, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 18, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10161-10162; text: CR H10161)
Dec. 18, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 18, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10161-10162)
Dec. 18, 2017	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.
Dec. 18, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1159.
Dec. 18, 2017	Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 28, 2017	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sept. 28, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 25, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Feb. 16, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb. 16, 2017	Introduced in the House by Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.)

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