H.R.321: Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act

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68 (16 Democrats, 52 Republicans)

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Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further...

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There are 18 statements associated with H.R.321.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 28, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-7.

Feb. 28, 2017

Signed by President.

Feb. 16, 2017
Presented to President.
Feb. 15, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb. 14, 2017

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1163)

Feb. 1, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
Feb. 1, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.
Jan. 24, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan. 11, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 10, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 10, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H270)

Jan. 10, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 321.
Jan. 10, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H270-273)
Jan. 10, 2017
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan. 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan. 5, 2017

Introduced in the House by Barbara Comstock (R-Va.)

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