In the interim, current laws need to be administered more efficiently by adding resources for the State Department and streamlining the export licensing process. As the House Science and Senate Commerce Committees consider launch vehicle issues in the 106th Congress, the U.S. aerospace industry will propose specific legislative language for the renewal of the indemnification provisions. Upgrade Launch Range Infrastructure Demand for commercial space launches is growing rapidly, outstripping U.S. launch capacity. Policies are needed to support U.S. space industry competitiveness and ensure equitably shared commercial and government facilities. Reform the Civil False Claims Act Because the False Claims Act has a low threshold of burden of proof and no requirement to prove intent to defraud, it inap- characterizes routine business disagreements and mistakes as fraud.
Legislative change is needed.
Environmental policy making is becoming increasingly politicized. AIA believes this has no place in the aviation marketplace. Environmental standards must be implemented uniformly and consistently around the world. ICAO standards have achieved real environmental protections. The DELG is a government loan guarantee program that doesn't require a taxpayer subsidy.