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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7667]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies. The bill 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, the Bureau of the Census, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the National Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-455, By Mr. Serrano. on 07/16/2020
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Space Research Innovation Act [HB-7236]
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Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) establish a university-affiliated research center to facilitate NASA capabilities, and (2) use the research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplanetary research. The bill lists the following entities as eligible to participate in the research center: (1) an institution of higher education, (2) an operator of a federally funded research and development center, and (3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
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American Space Commerce Act of 2020 [S.3875]
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Allows a special allowance for bonus depreciation for qualified domestic space launch property and extends the termination of such allowance until the end of 2032. The bill defines qualified domestic space launch property as property placed in service before January 1, 2023, that is (1) a space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from the United States, or (2) other property or equipment placed in service to facilitate a space launch from the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/03/2020
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LAUNCHES Act Leveraging American Understanding of Next-generation Challenges Exploring Space Act [HB-7021]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate access to specified broadband spectrum frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries. Under current law, commercial missions launching from the United States to space must use government-owned spectrum to communicate with the rockets during launch, and private companies must apply to the FCC to receive special temporary authority to use such spectrum. The bill requires the FCC to adopt service rules for access to specified frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Soto
Introduced In House on 05/26/2020
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American Space Commerce Act of 2020 [HB-6783]
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Allows a special allowance for bonus depreciation for qualified domestic space launch property and extends the termination of such allowance until the end of 2032. The bill defines qualified domestic space launch property as property placed in service before January 1, 2023, that is (1) a space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from the United States, or (2) other property or equipment placed in service to facilitate a space launch from the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Crist
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2020 [HB-6604]
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Establishes the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The duties of the committee shall include advising and making recommendations with respect to (1) developing policies to maintain or strengthen global leadership in the introduction of communications technologies and services, (2) advancing spectrum-based innovation, (3) fostering increased spectrum sharing, and (4) identifying international opportunities to further U.S. economic interests through spectrum management.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 04/23/2020
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Space Technology Advancement Report (STAR) Act of 2020 [HB-6388]
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Requires the National Space Council to submit annual reports to Congress on the ability of the United States to effectively compete with foreign space programs and in the emerging commercial space economy. The President shall develop and submit to Congress a strategy to ensure that the United States can effectively compete with other national space programs, maintain dominance in the emerging commercial space economy, and has market, regulatory, and other means available to address unfair competition from China based on the findings in the report.
Sponsored by: Rep. Randy Weber
Introduced In House on 03/25/2020
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Protecting American Space Assets Act [HB-6208]
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Requires a strategy and reports concerning U.S. assets in space. The President shall develop a strategy to ensure that the United States strengthens military and commercial capabilities in space, increases protections for military and commercial operations with respect to space, and increases protections for space manufacturing programs and launch sites, including military launch sites. The Department of Defense (DOD) must include the strategy in the national defense strategy. The Department of State shall submit to Congress a report setting forth
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cheri Bustos
Introduced In House on 03/11/2020
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A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson. [SR-519]
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This resolution honors the life of Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson and her achievements as a pioneer, physicist, mathematician, and cultural icon. The Senate also honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson to the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 02/27/2020
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National Evaluation of Aviation and Aerospace Solutions to Climate Change Act of 2020 [HB-5977]
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Directs the Department of Transportation to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which it must conduct a study on climate change mitigation efforts related to the civil aviation and aerospace industries, including developing and applying an appropriate indicator for assessing the effectiveness of such efforts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 02/27/2020
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Wolverine CubeSats for Education Resolution [HCR-85]
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Expressing support for the CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognizing the launch of WeissSat-1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 01/24/2020
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A resolution congratulating the American Geophysical Union on the occasion of its centennial. [SR-460]
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This resolution congratulates the American Geophysical Union on the occasion of its centennial.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/19/2019
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U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2019 [HB-5470]
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Sets forth programs, projects, and activities regarding human exploration of space. The bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct missions to intermediate destinations, such as the Moon, if each such mission demonstrates or advances a technology or operational concept that will enable human missions to Mars. NASA shall establish the Artemis program management office at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The Artemis program is the NASA program for going back to the Moon and for establishing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Randy Weber
Introduced In House on 12/17/2019
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A resolution congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk. [SR-451]
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This resolution congratulates and expresses pride in Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for successfully completing the first all-female spacewalk in history. The resolution also supports the efforts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) fully integrate women into the astronaut corps, and (2) ensure that one of the next humans to walk on the Moon shall be a woman.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/10/2019
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A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 12 Moon landing. [SR-441]
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This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 12 Moon landing. The resolution also honors the bravery and skill of Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr., Alan Bean, and Richard F. Gordon, the crew of Apollo 12; commends the efforts of all of the individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Moon landing; and supports continued U.S. leadership in the exploration and use of space through human spaceflight.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 11/21/2019
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Aeronautics Innovation Act [HB-5136]
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Reauthorizes through FY2024 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. NASA must 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 demonstrators to demonstrate aircraft vehicle and propulsion concepts and technologies; an advanced structures, materials, and manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 11/18/2019
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21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2019 [S.2831]
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Revises provisions relating to the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall carry out the program with the objective of providing hands-on research, training, and education programs with measurable outcomes in each state. NASA shall carry out the program through a space grant consortium in each state. The bill revises the purposes of the program to support space research programs that promote equally the state and regional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/12/2019
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020 [S.2800]
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Reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2020. The bill provides for continued use of the International Space Station through 2030 and authorizes NASA programs and activities, including a rocket engine test infrastructure program, a low-Earth orbit commercialization program, a Lunar Discovery Program for lunar science research, a 21st Century Aeronautics Capabilities Initiative, a Skilled Technical Education Outreach Program for secondary school students, and a 21st Century Space Launch Infrastructure Program.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Received In The House. on 12/21/2020
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LIFTS Act Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act [S.2780]
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Directs the Department of Transportation to establish a facility at which federal employees may receive training on functions and activities related to the licensing of commercial space launch and reentry activities. The training facility shall be located at a current center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that, among other things has expertise related to the design and testing of space propulsion systems; is capable of conducting a wide range of testing capabilities, including large thrust-level atmospheric and altitude
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/05/2019
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A resolution supporting international cooperation and continued United States leadership to maintain access to space and achieve advances in space technology. [SR-386]
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This resolution supports improvements in space situational awareness and advances in technology and international cooperation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 10/30/2019