(Updated April 3, 2005)
H.Con.Res. 366
To Congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th
Anniversary of the First Blight of the Space Transportation System, to Honor
Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, Who Flew Space Shuttle
Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on Its First Orbital Test Flight, and to Commend
the Men and Women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and All
Those Supporting America's Space Program for Their Accomplishments and Their
Role in Inspiring the American People
Floor Situation
The House is scheduled to consider H.Con.Res. 366,
under suspension of the rules, on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. It is debatable
for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for
passage.
Summary
H.Con.Res. 366 resolves that Congress congratulates the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the
Space Transportation System; honors Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert
Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first
orbital test flight; and commends the men and women of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for
their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.
Background
Space Shuttle Columbia was the first
manned, reusable spacecraft that was flown into orbit without benefit of
previous unmanned orbital test flights. The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first
spacecraft to launch with wings, using solid rocket boosters. The Space Shuttle
Columbia was the first reentry spacecraft to land on a conventional runway. The
Space Shuttle program has allowed the United States to partner with other
nations to build and to inhabit the International Space Station. The successful
return to flight of the Space Shuttle represents the first leg of the Nation's
Vision for Space Exploration.
The men and women of America's Space Shuttle program have been instrumental in
ensuring the Nation's preeminence in space exploration for 25 years. The very
specialized and highly valued workforce of the Space Shuttle program will
contribute greatly to the Vision for Space Exploration as we return to the Moon,
and go on to Mars and beyond. Like the explorers Lewis and Clark who explored
our great Nation, John Young and Robert Crippen opened a new era of human
exploration beyond our planet. Heroes such as John Young and Robert Crippen are
a great inspiration to our next generation of Americans as they stimulate
interest in the study of math and science.
Legislative History
H.Con.Res. 366 was introduced by Rep. Calvert (CA) on March 29, 2006. The
bill was referred to the Science Committee but was not considered.
For additional information or questions, please contact Rep. Calvert's at 5-1986.