Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission Act of 2003

Summary

Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission Act of 2003 - Directs the President to establish an independent, nonpartisan commission within the executive branch to investigate and report to the President, Congress, and the public on any accident or deliberate act that results in the loss of: (1) a space shuttle; (2) the International Space Station or its operational viability; (3) any other U.S. space vehicle carrying humans; (4) any space vehicle carrying U.S. citizens; or (5) a crew member or passenger of any such space vehicle. Requires the President to issue an executive order establishing such a commission within seven days after such an incident. Requires the National Transportation Safety Board to: (1) assume responsibility for investigation of such an incident immediately after its occurrence; and (2) transfer investigative responsibility to such a commission as soon as the commission holds its first meeting.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2003

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 June 2003

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

   Source: Committee

5. 8 October 2003

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 October 2003

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 June 2003 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2003

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2003

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 June 2003

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Sponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• JAMES COOPER · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · D · Sponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Sponsor
• John Larson · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• EDDIE JOHNSON · D · Sponsor
• DANA ROHRABACHER · R · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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