May 7 1959

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H. Rept. 343, Committee on Science and Astronautics, “Satellites for World Communication” published.

H.R. 7007, introduced by Representative Brooks of Louisiana and referred to Science and Astronautics. Reported out May 14 (H. Rept. 361). Passed the House May 20. Referred to Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences May 21. Reported out June 2 (S. Rept. 332). Passed the Senate, amended, June 4. Senate asked for a conference June 4. House agreed to Senate amendments June 8. Became Public Law 86–45 on June 15, 1959. Authorized $485,300,000 for NASA.