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09.25.2008
Senate Approves National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate today unanimously approved a substitute amendment to H.R. 6063, a bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The substitute includes agreed upon text that resolves differences between the House bill and the Commerce Committee’s version, S. 3270.
The NASA Authorization Act of 2008 provides a $20.2 billion authorization of appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 to fund the various activities of the agency. The author...
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For his leadership, courage, and sacrifice under fire, Committee Member John Kerry (D-Mass.) was decorated with a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Combat V, and three Purple Hearts.
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