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HR 5345 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Public-private cooperation Space flight and exploration Spacecraft and satellites

ALSTAR Act

Introduced: March 20, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 28, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text; CR H5769)
Jun 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text; CR H5769)
Jun 27, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5345.
Jun 27, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5769-5770)
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Brooks (AL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 22, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 22, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 20, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 20, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry Act or the ALSTAR Act

This bill directs the Marshall Space Flight Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Huntsville, Alabama, to provide national leadership in rocket propulsion by carrying out specified activities, including:

  • contributing to interagency coordination to preserve critical national rocket propulsion capabilities;
  • collaborating with industry, academia, and professional organizations to most effectively use national capabilities and resources;
  • monitoring public- and private-sector rocket propulsion activities to develop and promote a strong, healthy rocket propulsion industrial base; and
  • evaluating and recommending new rocket propulsion technologies for further development.
What's happening now June 28, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1