Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2014Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5063
ASTEROIDS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 10, 2014)
American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities In Deep Space Act or the ASTEROIDS Act - Directs the President through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other appropriate federal agencies to
- facilitate the commercial exploration and utilization of asteroid resources to meet national needs;
- discourage government barriers to the development of economically viable, safe, and stable industries for the exploration and utilization of asteroid resources in outer space in manners consistent with the existing international obligations of the United States;
- promote the right of U.S. commercial entities to explore and utilize resources from asteroids in outer space, in accordance with such obligations, free from harmful interference, and to transfer or sell such resources; and
- develop the frameworks necessary to meet the international obligations of the United States.
What just happenedJul 15, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8](R-FL)Sponsor
18 cosponsors11 D7 R
18cosponsors1committees4actions7subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2014
- Jul 15, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
- Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 10, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House