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H.R. 2782 · 100th Congress · enacted

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1988

Became Public Law No: 100-147.

Latest official action 1987-10-30 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1988 - Title I: NASA Authorization - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) research and development; (2) space flight, control, and data communications; (3) construction of facilities; and (4) research and program management. Authorizes the NASA Administrator to transfer a specified amount from any unobligated funds for prior years (with certain exceptions) for the preparation of the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite for launch prior to 1992. Permits any amount appropriated for research and development, space flight, control, and data communications, or construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation, when so specified and to the extent provided in an appropriation Act. Permit contracts for maintenance and operation of facilities or support services to be entered into under the research and program management appropriation for periods not in excess of 12 months beginning at any time during the fiscal year. Permits research and program management appropriations to be used in a limited amount for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval or authority of the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to propose transfers to and from specified line items under the category of con…

Congressional Research Service · 1987-06-25

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