H.R. 3182 — PLUTO Act

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Planetary Leadership Utilizing Teaching and Observations Act or the PLUTO Act

This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use observations, measurements, data, and discoveries derived from the New Horizons mission to:

enhance public awareness and appreciation for space exploration and engage the public in the process of scientific discovery;
communicate the importance of planetary science to students and teachers;
advance domestic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education;
promote mutually beneficial international scientific partnerships; and
facilitate future progress in planetary science.

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2015-07-23
Introduced in House
2015-07-23
Introduced in House
2015-07-23
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2015-08-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.

PLUTO Act

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