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S. 1260 (108th)

Commercial Space Transportation Act of 2003

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Introduced

13 June 2003

Last action

24 July 2003 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]

Subjects

Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Aviation

Summary

Commercial Space Transportation Act of 2003 - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extends from December 31, 2004, through December 31, 2009, the commercial space transportation (CST) indemnification program under which the Secretary of Transportation shall pay successful third-party claims against CST licensees, contractors, subcontractors, or transferees for catastrophic losses resulting from licensed space launch activities, to the extent such claims exceed mandatory insurance (including self-insurance) coverage. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress on the need for a distinct regulatory regime for suborbital vehicles taking into account their unique characteristics and purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 June 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 24 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-111.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 July 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 24 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-111.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate without amendment

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 June 2003

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