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Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act [HB-4790]
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Redesignates the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station in Ohio as the "NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility."
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Introduced In House on 10/22/2019
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COMETS Act Contracts and Obligations Modernization for Efficient Terms of Service Act [S.2617]
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Authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to procure supplies and services for commercial activities at its centers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 10/17/2019
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Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act [S.2472]
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Redesignates the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station in Ohio as the "NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility."
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Became Public Law No: 116-263. on 12/30/2020
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One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act [HB-3766]
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Requires a federal agency that issues a license for the conduct of a lunar activity to require that each license applicant agree to abide by recommendations, guidelines, or principles issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) related to the protection and preservation of U.S. government lunar artifacts. A federal agency may exempt specific activities from such an agreement if the activities have legitimate and significant historical, archaeological, anthropological, scientific, or engineering value; assess a penalty fee
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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High Speed Gunfire Prevention Act [HB-3606]
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To prohibit bump stocks and other devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic weapon.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/30/2019
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To declare that space launch is a developmental activity, not a form of transportation, and that a process exists for investigating commercial space launch reentry activities. [HR-473]
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This resolution declares that space launch is a developmental activity, not a form of transportation, and finds that a process exists for investigating commercial space launch and reentry activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Introduced In House on 07/02/2019
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American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2019 [HB-3610]
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Grants the Office of Space Commerce of the Department of Commerce the authority to issue certifications to U.S. nationals and nongovernmental entities for the operation of (1) specified human-made objects manufactured or assembled in outer space, including on the Moon and other celestial bodies, with or without human occupants, that were launched from Earth; and (2) all items carried on such objects that are intended for use in outer space. To be eligible for certification, each entity's application must include a space debris mitigation plan for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Introduced In House on 07/02/2019
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3409]
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Reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for FY2020-FY2021, and authorizes a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads to the Coast Guard for such fiscal years. Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard personnel, (3) Coast Guard pay during a lapse in appropriations, (4) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems in the Coast Guard, and (5) diversity at the Coast Guard
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/25/2019
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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, and for other purposes. [HR-443]
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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Introduced In House on 06/13/2019
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Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on July 16, 2019 and ending on July 20, 2019. [HJR-60]
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This joint resolution requests the Department of the Interior to authorize the unique display of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Smithsonian artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated historic audio and imagery in the vicinity of the National Mall, including projections onto the surface of the Washington Monument for five nights of public display beginning on July 16, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Became Public Law No: 116-28. (txt | Pdf) on 07/05/2019
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. [HCR-47]
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This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 06/06/2019
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A concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. [SCR-19]
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This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 07/22/2019
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Aeronautics Innovation Act [S.1713]
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Reauthorizes through FY2024 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. NASA shall establish a low-boom supersonic aircraft program or project to demonstrate supersonic aircraft designs and technologies to reduce sonic boom noise levels, a subsonic flight program of flight technology demonstrations that use existing aircraft and multiple large-scale X-Plane demonstrator to demonstrate aircraft vehicle and propulsion concepts and technologies, advanced structures, materials, and manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/04/2019
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Aeronautics Innovation Act [S.1713]
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Reauthorizes through FY2024 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. NASA shall establish a low-boom supersonic aircraft program or project to demonstrate supersonic aircraft designs and technologies to reduce sonic boom noise levels, a subsonic flight program of flight technology demonstrations that use existing aircraft and multiple large-scale X-Plane demonstrator to demonstrate aircraft vehicle and propulsion concepts and technologies, advanced structures, materials, and manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/04/2019
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Expressing support for designation of July 20th as "National Space Exploration Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. [HJR-59]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Space Exploration Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Introduced In House on 06/04/2019
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission, and supporting the week of July 16 through July 20 as the Apollo 50 Celebration Week. [HR-405]
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This resolution congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Apollo astronauts, and the American people on the 50th anniversary of the successful Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. The resolution also requests that unique and one-time arrangements be made for the display of NASA and Smithsonian artifacts, displays, digital content, or film footage, as appropriate, in the vicinity of the National Mall, including the surface of the Washington Monument.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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One Small Step to Protect Human Heritage in Space Act [S.1694]
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Requires a federal agency that issues a license for the conduct of a lunar activity to require that each license applicant agree to abide by recommendations, guidelines, or principles issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) related to the protection and preservation of U.S. government lunar artifacts. A federal agency may exempt specific activities from such an agreement if the activities have legitimate and significant historical, archaeological, anthropological, scientific, or engineering value; assess a penalty fee
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Became Public Law No: 116-275. on 12/31/2020
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Navigation Safety Act of 2019 [HB-2926]
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Revises certain standards for shipping safety with respect to vessel operations. Specifically, the bill requires certain vessels to be equipped with electronic navigational charts that meet standards acceptable to the U.S. Coast Guard; mandates buffers between traffic lanes and traffic separation schemes, and offshore structures affixed to the submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf; requires the Coast Guard to implement the recommendations of the Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study workgroup; directs the Coast Guard to conduct a review
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 05/23/2019
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Space Frontier Act of 2019 [S.919]
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The bill revises provisions relating to commercial space launch license applications and experimental permits. The Department of Transportation shall consolidate across federal agencies requirements to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, national security interests, and foreign policy interests of the United States relevant to any commercial space vehicle into a single application set that satisfies those requirements and expedites the coordination of commercial space services. NASA is authorized to establish a low-Earth orbit
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-172. on 12/11/2019
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United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act [HB-1837]
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Authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting requirements regarding various related issues. The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2019