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Public Law118th CongressScience, Technology, Communications
S. 1648Became Law

Launch Communications Act

This bill became law

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What it does

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What just happenedSep 26, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-85.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 26, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-85.

  2. Sep 26, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-85.

  3. Sep 26, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 26, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 24, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 24, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 17, 2024FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 17, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5309)

  9. Sep 17, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5309)

  10. Sep 17, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1648.

  11. Sep 17, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5309-5310)

  12. Sep 17, 2024FloorH30300

    Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Nov 6, 2023FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Nov 6, 2023FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Nov 6, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Oct 31, 2023Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5266-5267; text: CR S5267)

  17. Oct 31, 2023Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5266-5267; text: CR S5267)

  18. Sep 18, 2023Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

  19. Sep 18, 2023Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  20. Sep 18, 2023Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Jul 27, 2023Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. May 17, 2023IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. May 17, 2023IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawSep 26, 202449
Passed SenateOct 31, 202355
Reported to SenateSep 18, 202325
Introduced in SenateMay 17, 2023
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