S. 2862 (110th): A bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory.

Introduced:
Apr 15, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 15, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 15, 2008
Referred to Committee Apr 15, 2008
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Last updated Apr 15, 2008.
4 pages

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4/15/2008--Introduced.
Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to:
(1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research on the solar system; and
(2) coordinate with the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to ensure that the capabilities of the Arecibo Observatory continue to be available for NASA research in characterizing and mitigating Near Earth Objects, and other research as needed.

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