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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2022Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6845

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 26, 2022)

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems.

The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system.

The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.

What just happenedJul 27, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3](R-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 27, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jul 26, 2022FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7089)

  4. Jul 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7089)

  5. Jul 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6845.

  6. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7089-7090)

  7. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 1, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.

  9. Jul 1, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-399.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  10. Jul 1, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-399.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Apr 5, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Feb 25, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Feb 25, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 25, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 26, 202253

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems.

The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system.

The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.

Reported to HouseJul 1, 20227

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems.

The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system.

The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.

Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2022

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022

This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems.

The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system.

The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022 — Informed