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H.R. 3936 (104th)

Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 August 1996

Last action

18 September 1996 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Baker, Bill [R-CA-10], Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]

Subjects

Discovery layer

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities Title II: Remote Sensing Title III: Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996 - Title I: Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities - Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to deliver to the Congress a market study that examines the role of commercial ventures which could supply, use, service, or augment the International Space Station. (Sec. 102) Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and launch and reentry operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. Mandates an annual report. Permits States to license commercial spaceports if final regulations have not been issued. Prohibits States from issuing a license except under specified circumstances. (Sec. 103) Amends Federal law and the Federal Procurement Policy Act to except from employment restrictions certain employees or former employees of NASA, with an exception. (Sec. 104) Sets forth provisions concerning retirement and health benefits for certain employees transferring from NASA. (Sec. 105) Encourages the President to promote U.S. Global Positioning System standards. (Sec. 106) Directs NASA to purchase, to the maximum extent possible, space science data from the private sector. Title II: Remote Sensing - Makes amendments to the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 respecting the commercialization of land remote sensing space systems. Repeals the technology demonstration program. (Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator to: (1) acquire space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data provided by the private sector to meet Government goals for Mission to Planet Earth; and (2) conduct a study to determine the extent to which baseline scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector, and how NASA will meet such requirements which cannot be met by the private sector. Title III: Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services - Requires the Federal Government to procure commercial space transportation services whenever such services are required in the course of its activities. (Sec. 303) Repeals amendments to the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 regarding commercial launch services provisions. (Sec. 304) Provides for authorized Federal and educational uses of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1437)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 13 August 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 August 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 September 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 September 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 September 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 17 September 1996

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 September 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 September 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10470-10478)

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 September 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 17 September 1996

    Discharge

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  19. 17 September 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Committee

  20. 17 September 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 17, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 17 September 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-801, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  22. 17 September 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-801, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  23. 18 September 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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