Definitions — Us Code Code § 5874
Us Code Code § 5874 — Definitions. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5874. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term "contractor" means a National Aeronautics and Space Administration contractor to the extent that the acquisition of space hardware, space technology, or space services from the independent states of the former Soviet Union may be relevant to the contractor's responsibilities under the contract; and
(2) the term "designated congressional committees" means the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 102–511, title VI, §604, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3348.)
CHAPTER 68—DEMILITARIZATION OF FORMER SOVIET UNION
SUBCHAPTER I—FINDINGS AND PROGRAM AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER II—ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDING AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER III—REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER IV—JOINT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER I—FINDINGS AND PROGRAM AUTHORITY
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