United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1590 — To provide for the disposition of the Space Shuttle Discovery upon retirement.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires the Space Shuttle Discovery to be displayed at the Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas, for a period of 15 years after its retirement from service, after which time it shall be returned to Washington, D.C.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1590 do?
Requires the Space Shuttle Discovery to be displayed at the Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas, for a period of 15 years after its retirement from service, after which time it shall be returned to Washington, D.C.
Who sponsors HR 1590?
HR 1590 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D).
What is the current status of HR 1590?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1590?
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