United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4489 (103rd)
Aeronautics and Space Policy Act of 1994
Introduced
25 May 1994
Last action
6 October 1994 · Floor
Status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsors
Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]
Subjects
Environment, Taxation
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Subtitle A: Authorizations Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions Title III: Revisions to Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 Title IV: Aeronautical Research and Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996 - 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, including facilities construction; (3) mission support; and (4) the Inspector General. Subtitle B: Limitations and Special Authority - Sets forth funds uses, limitations,and special authorities. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Administrator of NASA to submit five-year development cost estimates for specified projects. (Sec. 202) Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 203) Authorizes appropriations for the Office of Space Commerce. (Sec. 204) Provides for domestic procurement by NASA. (Sec. 205) Requires independent cost analysis of specified NASA projects. (Sec. 206) Requires NASA to develop a Global Change Data and Information System to process, archive, and distribute data generated by the Global Change Research Program. (Sec. 207) Directs the Committee on Earth and Environmental Sciences to develop an access plan for data from classified archives and systems for global change research. (Sec. 209) Directs NASA to study: (1) the differences between U.S. and foreign expendable space launch systems; and (2) the feasibility and potential implementation of a University Innovative Research Program. (Sec. 214) Directs the Administrator to study the convergency of: (1) the NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) with commercial communications satellite systems; and (2) the NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) Altimetry mission with the Navy Geosat Follow-On program. Title III: Revisions to Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 - Amends the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 with respect to management and licensing of commercial remote sensing satellites. Title IV: Aeronautical Research and Technology - Directs NASA to develop an aeronautical basic research investment plan. (Sec. 406) Directs the President to develop an aeronautical test facilities initiative. (Sec. 407) Requires NASA and other appropriate Federal agencies to establish a joint aeronautical research and development program. (Sec. 408) Directs the Administrator of NASA to conduct an assessment of the hypersonic research plane.
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Timeline
25 May 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 1994
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1065)
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
2 June 1994
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Source: Committee
12 July 1994
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
12 July 1994
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 July 1994
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
13 July 1994
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
20 July 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
20 July 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
3 August 1994
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Source: Calendars
3 August 1994
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-654.
Source: Committee
3 August 1994
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 103-654.
Source: Committee
8 August 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 August 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
8 August 1994
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
8 August 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
8 August 1994
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7097-7108)
Source: Floor
8 August 1994
Floor
Mr. Brown (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
9 August 1994
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
23 September 1994
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
28 September 1994
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
Source: Calendars
28 September 1994
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Source: Committee
28 September 1994
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Source: Committee
5 October 1994
Floor
Measure laid before Senate.
Source: Floor
5 October 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14222-14229)
Source: Floor
6 October 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 5 October 1994 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 28 September 1994 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 9 August 1994 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 8 August 1994 · Download file
- Reported in House · 3 August 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 25 May 1994 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 5 October 1994
Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 5 October 1994
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 28 September 1994
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 28 September 1994
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 August 1994
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 August 1994
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 8 August 1994
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 8 August 1994
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 8 August 1994
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 3 August 1994
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 3 August 1994
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 1994
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Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 1994
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
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- us · 103-hr-4489 · source updated 14 January 2025