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Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996

Introduced: August 1, 1996 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 1996
Received in the Senate.
Sep 17, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 1996
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 17, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 17, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 17, 1996
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10470-10478)
Sep 17, 1996
Mr. Walker moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 17, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.
Sep 17, 1996
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Sep 17, 1996
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 17, 1996.
Sep 17, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-801, Part I.
Sep 11, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 11, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 9, 1996
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Discharged.
Aug 19, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Aug 13, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Aug 1, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 1, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1437)
Aug 1, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities

Title II: Remote Sensing

Title III: Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation

Services

Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996 - Title I: Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities - Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to deliver to the Congress a market study that examines the role of commercial ventures which could supply, use, service, or augment the International Space Station.

(Sec. 102) Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and launch and reentry operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. Mandates an annual report.

(Sec. 103) Amends Federal law and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to except from certain post-employment restrictions employees or former employees of NASA seeking employment with an entity that is awarded the Space Flight Operations Contract for the Space Shuttle, with specified exceptions.

(Sec. 104) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to: (1) discontinue funding of the commercial launch voucher demonstration program through the Office of Commercial Programs within NASA (continues funding such program directly through NASA); and (2) extend the program indefinitely.

(Sec. 105) Encourages the President to promote U.S. Global Positioning System standards.

(Sec. 106) Directs NASA to purchase, to the maximum extent possible, space science data from the private sector.

Title II: Remote Sensing - Makes amendments to the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 respecting the commercialization of land remote sensing space systems. Modifies license application and issuance requirements to allow U.S. Government agencies to enter into agreements for utilization of a private land remote sensing space system if such remote sensing space system will be licensed by the Secretary of Commerce before commencing its commercial operation. Prohibits duplication of commercial space science data collection or distribution activities by the Federal Government unless such activities would result in significant cost savings to the Federal Government. Repeals the technology demonstration program.

(Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator to: (1) acquire space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data provided by the private sector for purposes of meeting Government goals for Mission to Planet Earth; and (2) conduct a study to determine the extent to which baseline scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector, and how NASA will meet such requirements which cannot be met by the private sector. Requires that: (1) the determination of baseline scientific requirements be carried out by the Goddard Space Flight Center; (2) the Commercial Sensing Program at the Stennis Space Center identify private sector Earth remote sensing data that can meet the scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth; and (3) the Administrator to determine the extent to which the baseline requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector and ensure that the Stennis Space Center plays a major coordinating role.

Title III: Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services - Requires the Federal Government to procure space transportation services from the private sector whenever such services are required in the course of its activities, subject to exception.

(Sec. 303) Repeals amendments to the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 regarding commercial launch services provisions.

(Sec. 304) Provides for authorized Federal uses of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles.

What's happening now September 18, 1996

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1