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Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission Act of 2003

Introduced: June 12, 2003 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 8, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Jun 12, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jun 12, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission Act of 2003 - Directs the President to establish an independent, nonpartisan commission within the executive branch to investigate and report to the President, Congress, and the public on any accident or deliberate act that results in the loss of: (1) a space shuttle; (2) the International Space Station or its operational viability; (3) any other U.S. space vehicle carrying humans; (4) any space vehicle carrying U.S. citizens; or (5) a crew member or passenger of any such space vehicle. Requires the President to issue an executive order establishing such a commission within seven days after such an incident.

Requires the National Transportation Safety Board to: (1) assume responsibility for investigation of such an incident immediately after its occurrence; and (2) transfer investigative responsibility to such a commission as soon as the commission holds its first meeting.

What's happening now October 8, 2003

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3