Congress 115 - S 3277 - Space Frontier Act of 2019

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Aviation and airports Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Congressional oversight Department of Transportation Executive agency funding and structure Geography and mapping Government studies and investigations International scientific cooperation Licensing and registrations Military facilities and property National Aeronautics and Space Administration Public-private cooperation Research administration and funding Science, Technology, Communications Small business Solid waste and recycling Space flight and exploration Spacecraft and satellites Technology transfer and commercialization Transportation safety and security

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Space Frontier Act of 2018

The bill revises provisions relating to commercial space launch license applications and experimental permits.

The Department of Transportation shall consolidate across federal agencies requirements to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, national security interests, and foreign policy interests of the United States relevant to any commercial space vehicle into a single application set that satisfies those requirements and expedites the coordination of commercial space services.

The bill revises and sets forth provisions relating to nongovernmental earth observation activities.

NASA must ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential U.S. use through at least FY2030.

Actions

Dec 21, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)
Dec 21, 2018

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H10560-10566)
Dec 21, 2018

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572)
Dec 21, 2018

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 21, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3277.
Dec 21, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10560-10567)
Dec 21, 2018

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 20, 2018

Held at the desk.
Dec 20, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2018

Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7966-7970; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7966-7970)
Dec 20, 2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7966-7970; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7966-7970)
Dec 20, 2018

The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 20, 2018

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov 29, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.
Nov 29, 2018

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-397.
Aug 1, 2018

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 25, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 25, 2018

Introduced in Senate

Amendments

Related Bills