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H.R. 3196Became Law

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2019)

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

What just happenedDec 20, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-97.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30](D-TX)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-97.

  2. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-97.

  3. Dec 20, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 20, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 20, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 18, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 18, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 18, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Dec 18, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7165)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Jul 23, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  14. Jul 23, 2019FloorH38310

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

  15. Jul 23, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7176)

  16. Jul 23, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7176)

  17. Jul 23, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3196.

  18. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7176-7177)

  19. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Jun 27, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

  21. Jun 27, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-132.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  22. Jun 27, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-132.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  23. Jun 20, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  24. Jun 20, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  25. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

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

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  26. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E748)

  27. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 201949

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Passed SenateDec 18, 201955

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Passed HouseJul 23, 201953

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Reported to HouseJun 27, 20197

Vera Rubin Survey Telescope Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera Rubin Survey Telescope.

Introduced in HouseJun 11, 2019

Vera Rubin Survey Telescope Designation Act

This bill designates the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope as the Vera Rubin Survey Telescope.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Act — Informed