A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Summary
This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program). The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team. The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide. Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Jul 26, 2022
Last action Jul 26, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
upper
Jul 26, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
upper
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
John Thune
RRepublican
Co
Mike Rounds
RRepublican
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