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S. 1048 (104th)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 July 1995

Last action

20 October 1995 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Authorization of Appropriations Title II: Limitations and General Provisions Title III: Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1996 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY 1996 appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for: (1) human space flight; (2) science, aeronautics and technology; (3) mission support; (4) the Inspector General; and (5) the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the Department of Transportation. Title II: Limitations and General Provisions - Sets forth fund and use limitations including: (1) the Space Station; (2) the experimental program to stimulate competitive research, and (3) the Clear Lake Development Facility, Texas. (Sec. 203) Directs the Administrator of NASA to make special technology enhancement grants. Sets aside authorization of appropriations for such grants. (Sec. 205) Directs NASA to: (1) convey the Yellow Creek Facility to the State of Mississippi; and (2) initiate and operate a radar satellite program. (Sec. 207) Directs the Administrator to conduct studies of: (1) the Upper Missouri River Basin hydrology; and (2) privatization of the Shuttle. (Sec. 216) Prohibits the Administrator from restructuring the Earth Observing System Data and Information System without first fulfilling certain reporting requirements. Title III: Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments - Amends Federal law with regard to commercial space activities to include in-space transportation and reentry vehicles and activities within the scope of such provisions. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding insurance, licensing, and indemnification. Prohibits obtrusive space advertising (as defined by this Act). Requests the President to enter into negotiations with foreign launching nations to prohibit such advertising.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10244)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 October 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 11 October 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Pressler with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-155.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 October 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Pressler with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-155.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 October 1995

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S15298-15306)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 October 1995

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 October 1995

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 October 1995

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 October 1995

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

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