Space Frontier Act of 2019
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 25, 2018)
Space Frontier Act of 2018
The bill revises provisions relating to commercial space launch license applications and experimental permits.
The Department of Transportation shall consolidate across federal agencies requirements to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, national security interests, and foreign policy interests of the United States relevant to any commercial space vehicle into a single application set that satisfies those requirements and expedites the coordination of commercial space services.
The bill revises and sets forth provisions relating to nongovernmental earth observation activities.
NASA must ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential U.S. use through at least FY2030.
What just happenedDec 21, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateDec 20, 2018
- Reported to SenateNov 29, 2018
- Introduced in SenateJul 25, 2018
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)
- Dec 21, 2018Floor9000
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H10560-10566)
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572)
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH37220
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.
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3277.
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10560-10567)
- Dec 21, 2018FloorH30300
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Dec 20, 2018FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Dec 20, 2018Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 20, 2018FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Dec 20, 2018Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7966-7970; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7966-7970)
- Dec 20, 2018Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7966-7970; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7966-7970)
- Dec 20, 2018Floor
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 20, 2018Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Nov 29, 2018Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.
- Nov 29, 2018Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-397.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Nov 29, 2018Committee14000
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-397.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Aug 1, 2018Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate