Jun 26 1959

From The Space Library

H.R. 7978, introduced by Representative Thomas and referred to Appropriations. Reported out June 26 (H. Rept. 579). Passed the House June 29. Reported out by Senate Appropriations July 31 (S. Rept. 597). Passed the Senate, amended, August 3. Senate asked for a conference August 3. House agreed to a conference August 18. Conference report filed August 18 (H. Rept. 943). House agreed to conference report August 19. Senate agreed to conference report August 19. Became Public Law 86–213 on September 1, 1959. Appropriated $517,250,000 to NASA.