H.R. 6700, To recognize those astronauts who participated in missions to the moon in the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by authorizing their appointment to the grade of major general or rear admiral on the retired list, and for other purposes

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H.R. 6700 would recognize those astronauts who participated in missions to the moon in the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by authorizing their appointment to the grade of major general or rear admiral on the retired list.

Detailed Summary

Authorizes the President to appoint: (1) each astronaut who participated in a mission to the moon in the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and is on the retired list of the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps to the grade of major general; (2) each astronaut who participated in a mission to the moon in the Apollo program and is on the retired list of the Navy to the grade of rear admiral; (3) issue posthumously a commission as major general or rear admiral in the name of any astronaut who participated in a mission to the moon in the Apollo program and is deceased; and (4) as a Lunar Ambassador, each astronaut who participated in a mission to the moon in the Apollo program and is not a member of the Armed Forces.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

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