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H.R. 5063 (113th)

ASTEROIDS Act

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Introduced

10 July 2014

Last action

15 July 2014 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.

Sponsors

Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]

Subjects

Aviation

Source updated

12 August 2025

Aviation

Summary

American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities In Deep Space Act or the ASTEROIDS Act - Directs the President through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other appropriate federal agencies to facilitate the commercial exploration and utilization of asteroid resources to meet national needs; discourage government barriers to the development of economically viable, safe, and stable industries for the exploration and utilization of asteroid resources in outer space in manners consistent with the existing international obligations of the United States; promote the right of U.S. commercial entities to explore and utilize resources from asteroids in outer space, in accordance with such obligations, free from harmful interference, and to transfer or sell such resources; and develop the frameworks necessary to meet the international obligations of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.

    Source: Committee

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