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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 3270

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008, also known as Bill 110 s 3270, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and goals for NASA, the United States' space agency. The bill was introduced in the Senate in 2008 and aimed to provide funding and direction for NASA's activities.

Some key points of the bill include:

1. Funding: The bill allocated a specific budget for NASA for the fiscal year 2009, outlining how the funds should be used for various programs and projects. 2. Goals: The bill set out specific goals for NASA to achieve, such as continuing the development of the Constellation program, which aimed to return humans to the moon and eventually send them to Mars. 3. International cooperation: The bill emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space exploration and encouraged NASA to work with other countries on joint projects. 4. Safety: The bill also focused on ensuring the safety of astronauts and spacecraft, requiring NASA to prioritize safety in all of its activities. Overall, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 aimed to provide clear direction and funding for NASA's activities, with a focus on achieving specific goals in space exploration while prioritizing safety and international cooperation.

Current Status of Bill S 3270

Bill S 3270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2008. Bill S 3270 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on July 16, 2008.  Bill S 3270's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 884. as of July 16, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3270

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3270

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

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