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H.R. 6007Became Law

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.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 28, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

(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 consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

What just happenedNov 28, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-248.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23](R-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 28, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-248.

  2. Nov 28, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-248.

  3. Nov 28, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 28, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 18, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 18, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 17, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 16, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6421)

  9. Nov 16, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6421)

  10. Sep 22, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 21, 2016FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 21, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR 09/20/2016 H5696)

  13. Sep 21, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 538).(text: CR 09/20/2016 H5696)

  14. Sep 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5766)

  15. Sep 20, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Sep 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.

  17. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5696-5697)

  18. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Sep 14, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  20. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 28, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

(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 consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 16, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

(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 consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

Passed House without amendmentSep 21, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(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 consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

Introduced in HouseSep 13, 2016

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 consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

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