H.R. 1001 — Amendment to the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000

Amendment to the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000

To amend the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 to allow extraordinary payments in connection with the International Space Station to be made to the Russian Aviation and Space Agency for safety and maintenance purposes during any period in which the United States Space Shuttle fleet is grounded, and for other purposes.

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Amendment to the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 - Amends the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 to authorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to make extraordinary payments that may otherwise be prohibited under such Act to the Russian Aviation and Space Agency if the President has notified the Congress in writing that such payments are necessary to: (1) ensure the safety of the crew aboard the International Space Station; and (2) maintain continued operation of the International Space Station during such period that the U.S. Space Shuttle fleet is grounded due to an accident or other safety-related matter.

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2003-02-27

Introduced in House

2003-02-27

Introduced in House

2003-02-27

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2003-02-27

2003-03-13

Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

Amendment to the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000

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