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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 16, 2016Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 4755

Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Sep 26, 2016)

(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 advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

  • NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS;
  • Aspire to Inspire; and
  • Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

(Sec. 4) NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.

What just happenedSep 26, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 644.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10](R-VA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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  1. Sep 26, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 644.

  2. Sep 26, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Sep 26, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Sep 21, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Apr 4, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Mar 22, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Mar 22, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 3 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H1516)

  8. Mar 22, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 3 (Roll no. 134).(text: CR H1516)

  9. Mar 22, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1534)

  10. Mar 22, 2016FloorH37220

    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.

  11. Mar 22, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4755.

  12. Mar 22, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1516-1518)

  13. Mar 22, 2016FloorH30300

    Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Mar 16, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Mar 16, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Mar 16, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 26, 201680

(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 advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

  • NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS;
  • Aspire to Inspire; and
  • Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

(Sec. 4) NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.

Passed House without amendmentMar 22, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

  • NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS;
  • Aspire to Inspire; and
  • Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

(Sec. 4) NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.

Introduced in HouseMar 16, 2016

Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act

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 advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives:

  • NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS;
  • Aspire to Inspire; and
  • Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research.

NASA shall submit to Congress a specified plan on how NASA can best facilitate and support both current and retired astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, including early career female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators, to engage with K-12 female STEM students and inspire the next generation of women to consider participating in STEM fields and to pursue careers in aerospace.

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