HR410 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Wayne JohnsonLaura HallJim PattersonPhil WilliamsHoward SanderfordMike Ball

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, and Scheuermann, Patrick, commended

Summary

HR410 is a House resolution that commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville and its director Patrick Scheuermann for their contributions to Alabama and space exploration.

What This Bill Does

It publicly acknowledges the Marshall Space Flight Center as a major driver of economic development in north Alabama, employing about 6,000 people with a roughly $2.5 billion annual budget, and highlights its partnerships with small businesses and educational institutions. It recognizes the center's history of spaceflight achievements and its ongoing work on next-generation launch vehicles. It also notes Patrick Scheuermann's leadership and his awards, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. It is a ceremonial expression of praise, not a new law.

Who It Affects

• NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and its director Patrick Scheuermann, who are formally commended and recognized.
• Alabama residents, local businesses, and educational institutions that benefit from the center's economic impact, collaborations, and educational support.

Key Provisions

• Commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizes Patrick Scheuermann for their contributions to Alabama and the United States.
• Acknowledges the center's role in economic development, with about 6,000 employees and a roughly $2.5 billion budget, plus partnerships with small businesses and educational institutions.
• Highlights the center's historical and ongoing achievements in rocket technology and space exploration, including work on past missions and development of the next-generation launch vehicle.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Patrick Scheuermann.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory