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International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989

Introduced: March 22, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Scientific Cooperation.
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 22, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989 - Establishes the Commission on International Security and Satellite Monitoring.

Requires the Commission to: (1) study areas in which the sharing of information collected by civilian remote-sensing satellites could increase international security and stability, including environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, drug trafficking, and weapons monitoring; (2) review the status of U.S. civilian remote-sensing programs to recommend development of a coordinated policy; and (3) determine how a revised open skies policy could enhance the national security strategy of the United States. Sets forth specific factors for the Commission to consider in conducting such study.

Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the President and to the Congress containing a detailed statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Terminates the Commission two years after this Act's enactment.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 3, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2