A bill to extend Government liability, subject to appropriation, for certain third-party claims arising from commercial space launches.

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Bill Number

S 1753

Introduced

Nov 20, 2013

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Topics

Government liability Licensing and registrations Science, Technology, Communications Space flight and exploration Spacecraft and satellites

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Summary

Extends through December 31, 2016, the application deadline for licenses with respect to which the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) is required to pay third-party claims in excess of a commercial space launcher's required insurance coverage.

Actions

Nov 20, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 20, 2013

Introduced in Senate

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