Space Flight And Exploration

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 [HB-810] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [National Security ] [Aerospace ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Defense ] [Military ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Manufacturing ] [Construction ] [Energy ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [International ] [Public Safety ] [Economic Development ]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) Authorizes for FY2015 programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) space exploration, (2) space operations, (3) science, (4) aeronautics, (5) space technology, (6) education, (7) safety, security, and mission services, (8) construction and environmental compliance and restoration, and (9) the Inspector General. TITLE II--HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT Subtitle A--Exploration (Sec. 201) Makes human exploration (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/11/2015

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 [HB-6531] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lamar Smith Introduced In House on 12/20/2016

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To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. [HB-6007] [Aerospace ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ]
To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), if it decides that constructing or altering a structure may result in interference with space navigation facilities and equipment, to study the extent of any adverse impact that may result on the safe and efficient use of airspace, facilities, or equipment. In conducting such a study, DOT shall (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Bridenstine Signed By President. on 11/28/2016

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Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015 [HB-591] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Economic Development ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Manufacturing ] [Aerospace ] [Public Health ]
Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015 Directs the President to implement a National Engineering Biology Research and Development Program to advance societal well-being, national security, and economic productivity and competitiveness through: advancing areas of research at the intersection of the biological, physical, and information sciences and engineering; supporting social science research that advances the field of engineering biology and contributes to the adoption of new products, processes, and technologies; expanding (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Peters Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 02/19/2015

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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5393] [Science ] [Finance ] [Telecommunications ] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Aerospace ] [Immigration ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Consumer Protection ] [Voting Rights ]
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, Economic and Statistical Analysis, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-605, By Mr. Culberson. on 06/07/2016

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5325] [Defense ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Disaster Relief ] [Economic Development ] [Public Health ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Graves Presented To President. on 09/29/2016

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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2016 [HB-5168] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Arts and Culture ]
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe. The design of the coins shall bear an image of and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2018. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 05/06/2016

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American Space Renaissance Act [HB-4945] [Aerospace ] [Defense ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Science ] [Economic Development ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
American Space Renaissance Act This bill directs the President to develop: a doctrine for the Armed Forces and the intelligence community governing the U.S. response to efforts by state and nonstate actors deliberately to deny the United States or its allies or partners access to space or space operations, or degrade or destroy any of their government or commercial space assets; and a doctrine for the Armed Forces with respect to the rules of engagement for space forces. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall designate a DOD official to be Principal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Bridenstine Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 09/30/2016

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Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act [HB-4755] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Aerospace ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ]
Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage women and girls to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance the nation's space science and exploration efforts through support of the following initiatives: NASA GIRLS and NASA BOYS; Aspire to Inspire; and Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Research. (Sec. 4) NASA (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 09/26/2016

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Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016 [HB-4752] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Aerospace ] [Economic Development ]
Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act of 2016 This bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to encourage and support the development of permanent space settlements. Expanding permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit in a way that enables human settlement and a thriving space economy shall be an objective of U.S. aeronautical and space activities. NASA shall obtain, produce, and provide information related to all issues important for the development of a thriving space economy and the establishment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 09/30/2016

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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 [HB-4721] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Taxes ] [Consumer Protection ] [Funding ]
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS (Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period March 31, 2016, through July 15, 2016, the airport improvement program and specified related authorities, including: the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport; the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau; the air traffic control (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Shuster Became Public Law No: 114-141. (txt | Pdf) on 03/30/2016

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Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [HB-3614] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Aerospace ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ]
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 TITLE I--AIRPORT AND AIRWAY PROGRAMS (Sec. 101) This bill reauthorizes for the period October 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016, the airport improvement program. (Sec. 102) The following expiring authorities are extended through the same period, including: the competition disclosure requirement under a development project grant for a large hub airport or a medium hub airport; the eligibility for small airport grants of sponsors of airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Shuster Presented To President. on 09/30/2015

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Efficient Space Exploration Act [HB-3413] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Aerospace ] [Energy ]
Efficient Space Exploration Act The Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall analyze NASA's requirements for radioisotope power system material necessary for planned, high priority robotic missions in the solar system and other surface exploration activities beyond low-Earth orbit, as well as the risk to missions because of a lack of adequate material.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 08/18/2015

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PLUTO Act Planetary Leadership Utilizing Teaching and Observations Act [HB-3182] [Science ] [Education ] [Technology and Innovation ] [International ] [Aerospace ]
PLUTO Act Planetary Leadership Utilizing Teaching and Observations Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use observations, measurements, data, and discoveries derived from the New Horizons mission to: enhance public awareness and appreciation for space exploration and engage the public in the process of scientific discovery; communicate the importance of planetary science to students and teachers; advance domestic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; promote mutually beneficial (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 08/18/2015

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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act [HB-2726] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Arts and Culture ] [Aerospace ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ]
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019. (Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Signed By President. on 12/16/2016

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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2578] [Finance ] [Telecommunications ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Criminal Justice ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Aerospace ] [Human Rights ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Media and Advertising ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Education ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Crime ]
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), science agencies, and several related agencies. Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for: the International Trade Administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S4521-4535) on 06/23/2016

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Office of Space Commerce Act [HB-2263] [Aerospace ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Science ] [Economic Development ]
Office of Space Commerce Act (Sec. 2) This bill renames the Office of Space Commercialization as the Office of Space Commerce. (Sec. 3) The Office of Space Commerce shall: foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. space commerce industry; coordinate space commerce policy issues and actions within the Department of Commerce; represent Commerce in the development of U.S. policies and in negotiations with foreign countries to promote U.S. space commerce; promote the advancement of U.S. geospatial technologies (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Reported By The Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. H. Rept. 114-797. on 09/28/2016

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SPACE Act of 2015 Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 [HB-2262] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [International ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Economic Development ]
SPACE Act of 2015 Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 TITLE I--SPURRING PRIVATE AEROSPACE COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or the SPACE Act of 2015 (Sec. 102) It is the sense of Congress that it is in the public interest to update the methodology used to calculate the maximum probable loss from commercial space launch liability claims with a validated risk profile approach in order to consistently compute valid and reasonable maximum (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Became Public Law No: 114-90. (txt | Pdf) on 11/25/2015

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Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015 [HB-2093] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Defense ] [National Security ]
Space Leadership Preservation Act of 2015 Establishes a 10-year term of office for the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Establishes a NASA Board of Directors together with appointment criteria. Requires the President to appoint the Administrator from among a list of nominees provided by the Board, and a Deputy Administrator from among a separate list of Board nominees. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions as it deems necessary. Requires the Board to provide: (1) NASA's proposed annual budget; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Referred To The Subcommittee On Space. on 08/18/2015

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 [HB-2039] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Aerospace ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 Authorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2017 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Authorizes programs, activities, and reports for NASA, including those relating to human exploration of space, the Space Launch System, the Orion multipurpose crew vehicle, space radiation, the International Space Station, the commercial crew program, radioisotope power systems, extrasolar planet exploration, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Wide-Field Infrared (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 04/30/2015

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