42 USC 16711: Governmental interest
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42 USC 16711: Governmental interest Text contains those laws in effect on January 8, 2008
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 150-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAMS, 2005SUBCHAPTER IV-AERONAUTICSPart A-Governmental Interest in Aeronautics Research and Development

§16711. Governmental interest

Congress reaffirms the national commitment to aeronautics research made in the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 [42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.]. Aeronautics research and development remains a core mission of NASA. NASA is the lead agency for civil aeronautics research. Further, the government of the United States shall promote aeronautics research and development that will expand the capacity, ensure the safety, and increase the efficiency of the Nation's air transportation system, promote the security of the Nation, protect the environment, and retain the leadership of the United States in global aviation.

( Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, §411, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2923 .)

References in Text

The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 85–568, July 29, 1958, 72 Stat. 426 , as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 26 (§2451 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.