A joint resolution to designate the Manned Space Craft Center in Houston, Tex., as the "Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center" in honor of the late President.
Public Law 93-8 · S.J.Res. 37 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Feb 17, 1973 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, Sen. John Tower
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides for the designation of the Manned Space Craft Center, located at Houston, Texas, as the "Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center." Provides that any reference to such facility in any law of the United States shall be deemed a reference to it as the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee · Senate · referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 8 actions.
- Feb 17, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-8.
- Feb 8, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Feb 7, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Feb 6, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Feb 5, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee
- Jan 26, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · 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.