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Bill105th CongressFiled Apr 10, 1997Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1275

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 24, 1997)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations

Subtitle A: Authorizations

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority

Title II: International Space Station

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; (4) the Inspector General; and (5) the United States-Mexico Foundation for Science.

(Sec. 105) Limits the total NASA authorization of appropriations for each of FY 1998 and 1999.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Space Commerce.

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to report to the Congress with respect to NASA restructuring.

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities.

Title II: International Space Station - Directs the Administrator to make specified commercialization, accounting, and international hardware agreement reports with respect to the International Space Station (Station).

(Sec. 205) Prohibits: (1) transfer of funds to Russia or Russian contractors for work on the Station which the Russian Government had pledged to pay for; and (2) placement of U.S. astronauts on the Mir Space Station without specified safety certifications. Requires NASA to make contingency plans and the President to decide whether to replace Russian critical path items with respect to the Station.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.

(Sec. 202) Requires an independent cost analysis of NASA projects in excess of $75 million.

(Sec. 303) Establishes within the Department of Commerce an Office of Space Commerce.

(Sec. 304) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to revise certain reporting provisions.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a procurement demonstration program; (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative; (3) acquire, where appropriate and cost effective, private sector space science and earth remote sensing data and space goods and services; (4) report with respect to the Earth Observing System Data and Information System; and (5) provide for space shuttle privatization.

(Sec. 311) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher (demonstration) program permanent.

(Sec. 316) Prohibits use of funds for the Next Generation Internet.

(Sec. 319) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA should give high priority to correcting its computer systems with respect to the year 2000 problem.

(Sec. 320) Authorizes NASA: (1) participation in the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; and (2) assistance in the National Science Foundation Antarctic Program.

(Sec. 322) Requires compliance with the Buy American Act.

(Sec. 323) Amends the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act of 1949 to include hypersonic wind tunnel construction within the scope of covered research and development facilities.

What just happenedApr 24, 1997

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45](R-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors6 D4 R
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  1. Apr 24, 1997IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 24, 1997FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 24, 1997FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

  4. Apr 24, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

  5. Apr 24, 1997FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  6. Apr 24, 1997FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  7. Apr 24, 1997FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1275.

  8. Apr 24, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Mr. Roemer asked unanimous consent that debate on his amendment, and all amendments thereto, continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Apr 24, 1997FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  10. Apr 24, 1997FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  11. Apr 24, 1997FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 128 and Rule XXIII.

  12. Apr 24, 1997FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.

  13. Apr 24, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 128. (consideration: CR H1819-1849)

  14. Apr 24, 1997FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 128 passed House.

  15. Apr 23, 1997FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 128 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1275 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(6) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.

  16. Apr 21, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.

  17. Apr 21, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-65.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  18. Apr 21, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 105-65.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  19. Apr 16, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  20. Apr 16, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  21. Apr 10, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  22. Apr 10, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E639)

  23. Apr 10, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Apr 10, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 24, 199736

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations

Subtitle A: Authorizations

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority

Title II: International Space Station

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; (4) the Inspector General; and (5) the United States-Mexico Foundation for Science.

(Sec. 105) Limits the total NASA authorization of appropriations for each of FY 1998 and 1999.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Space Commerce.

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to report to the Congress with respect to NASA restructuring.

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities.

Title II: International Space Station - Directs the Administrator to make specified commercialization, accounting, and international hardware agreement reports with respect to the International Space Station (Station).

(Sec. 205) Prohibits: (1) transfer of funds to Russia or Russian contractors for work on the Station which the Russian Government had pledged to pay for; and (2) placement of U.S. astronauts on the Mir Space Station without specified safety certifications. Requires NASA to make contingency plans and the President to decide whether to replace Russian critical path items with respect to the Station.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.

(Sec. 202) Requires an independent cost analysis of NASA projects in excess of $75 million.

(Sec. 303) Establishes within the Department of Commerce an Office of Space Commerce.

(Sec. 304) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to revise certain reporting provisions.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a procurement demonstration program; (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative; (3) acquire, where appropriate and cost effective, private sector space science and earth remote sensing data and space goods and services; (4) report with respect to the Earth Observing System Data and Information System; and (5) provide for space shuttle privatization.

(Sec. 311) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher (demonstration) program permanent.

(Sec. 316) Prohibits use of funds for the Next Generation Internet.

(Sec. 319) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA should give high priority to correcting its computer systems with respect to the year 2000 problem.

(Sec. 320) Authorizes NASA: (1) participation in the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; and (2) assistance in the National Science Foundation Antarctic Program.

(Sec. 322) Requires compliance with the Buy American Act.

(Sec. 323) Amends the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act of 1949 to include hypersonic wind tunnel construction within the scope of covered research and development facilities.

Introduced in HouseApr 10, 199700

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations

Subtitle A: Authorizations

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority

Title II: International Space Station

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Subtitle A: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics, and technology; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General.

(Sec. 105) Limits the total NASA authorization of appropriations for each of FY 1998 and 1999.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for the Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the Office of Space Commerce.

Subtitle B: Restructuring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Directs the Administrator of NASA to report to the Congress with respect to NASA restructuring.

Subtitle C: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations, and special authorities.

Title II: International Space Station - Directs the Administrator to make specified commercialization, accounting, and international hardware agreement reports with respect to the International Space Station.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and related launch operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities.

(Sec. 303) Establishes within the Department of Commerce an Office of Space Commerce.

(Sec. 304) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to revise certain reporting provisions.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a procurement demonstration program; (2) coordinate a technology procurement initiative; (3) acquire, where appropriate and cost effective, private sector space science and earth remote sensing data and space goods and services; (4) report with respect to the Earth Observing System Data and Information System; and (5) provide for space shuttle privatization.

(Sec. 311) Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to make the launch voucher (demonstration) program permanent.

(Sec. 316) Prohibits use of funds for the Next Generation Internet.

(Sec. 319) Expresses the sense of the Congress that NASA should give high priority to correcting its computer systems with respect to the year 2000 problem.