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Aerospace Debris Safety Act

Introduced: April 16, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aerospace Debris Safety Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to track objects that are potential sources of airborne debris that pose a risk to the safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce. It must also (1) create a database containing data and information on such objects, (2) utilize existing tools and methods to determine the likelihood and circumstances under which such objects may reenter the Earth's atmosphere, (3) assess the risk such objects may pose to aircraft or individuals and property on the ground, and (4) establish a system to control or restrict airspace when risks are present due to the presence or expected presence of airborne debris and to expeditiously notify and redirect aircraft at risk of being impacted by such debris.

What's happening now April 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1