Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015
Sponsored By: Representative JOHN CULBERSON
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Summary
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015 Establishes a 10-year term of office for the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Establishes a NASA Board of Directors together with appointment criteria. Requires the President to appoint the Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board, and a Deputy Administrator from among a separate list of Board nominees. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions as it deems necessary. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget; (2) annual reports on spaceflight infrastructure, unique space capabilities, and the availability of qualified U.S. workers necessary to maintain such infrastructure and capabilities; (3) reports on specific policy matters; and (4) once every four years a review of current space programs and a vision for future space exploration. Authorizes NASA to enter into contracts for rocket propulsion systems and manned and unmanned space transportation vehicles and payloads.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
JOHN CULBERSON
TX • R
Cosponsors
LAMAR SMITH
TX • R
Sponsored 4/29/2015
Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
WI • R
Sponsored 4/29/2015
Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
TX • D
Sponsored 4/29/2015
GENE GREEN
TX • D
Sponsored 5/19/2015
Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]
OK • R
Sponsored 2/1/2016
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/24/2016
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