H.R.5587 - To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense, and for other purposes.

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  • Official: To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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6/23/2010--Introduced.Establishes in the legislative branch the United States Commission on Planetary Defense to: (1) review the structure, coordination, management policies, and procedures of the federal government, and as appropriate, international bodies, and nongovernmental entities, r

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6/23/2010--Introduced.Establishes in the legislative branch the United States Commission on Planetary Defense to:
(1) review the structure, coordination, management policies, and procedures of the federal government, and as appropriate, international bodies, and nongovernmental entities, relative to the detection, characterization, mitigation, and over all response efforts to dangerous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs);
(2) assess U.S. and foreign technology readiness levels required to provide effective planetary defense and make recommendations to develop required technologies, including NEO detection and characterization systems, spacecraft, nuclear devices, and laser systems; and
(3) submit interim reports and a final report to the President and Congress containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as the Commission shall determine for corrective measures. Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, powers, and staff of the Commission.

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12/22/10
Billion Year Plan: 5587

Rohrabacher's bill "To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense" (H.R. 5587), would create within the legislative branch a United States Commission on Planetary Defense. The Commission would: ...

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12/19/10
Billion Year Plan: Planetary Defense Update

HR 5587: To establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense, and for other purposes http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-5587&tab=related. Posted by TheVision at 12/20/2010 09:15:00 PM. Labels: Planetary defense ...

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10/29/10
Billion Year Plan: 80 Billion Dollar US Intelligence Budget and ...

It is called H.R.5587 and seeks to establish a United States Commission on Planetary Defense. The bill calls for the establishment of a 2 million dollar budget to help track NEOs or near earth objects (civilization-killing asteroids, ...

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