National Space Council Authorization Act of 1990
Public Law 101-328 · S. 2124 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jul 8, 1990 · Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Sen. Fritz Hollings (D-SC)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. John Danforth, Sen. Albert Gore
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
National Space Council Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Space Council.
Requires the Council to reimburse other agencies for at least one-half of the personnel compensation costs of individuals detailed to it.
Provides for the hiring of experts and consultants at certain rates of pay.
Requests the Council to review U.S. launch policy and submit its findings to specified congressional committees.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 8 actions.
- Jul 8, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-328.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 29, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 26, 1990FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Roe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Feb 20, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Feb 8, 1990IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.