Space Frontier Act of 2019

Bill: 115-s-3277
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: 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
Small business
Solid waste and recycling
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology transfer and commercialization
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3277.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10560-10567)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7966-7970; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7966-7970)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 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.
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate