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H.R. 1275 (105th)

Civilian Space Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999

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Introduced

10 April 1997

Last action

24 April 1997 · Passed

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 April 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E639)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 April 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 April 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 April 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 April 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 April 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 21 April 1997

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 April 1997

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 April 1997

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 April 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 April 1997

    Passed

    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.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 April 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 April 1997

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 April 1997

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 April 1997

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 April 1997

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 April 1997

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 April 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 128 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 April 1997

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 24 April 1997

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 April 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

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