A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles.

Summary

Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital rocket (as under current law) or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. Declares that any permits already issued shall remain valid for research and development (R&D) and other specified purposes.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 2014

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 March 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 April 2014

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

4. 4 December 2014

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.

   Source: Calendars

5. 4 December 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 4 December 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 December 2014

   Committee

   By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-318.

   Source: Committee

8. 12 December 2014

   Floor

   By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-318.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 4 December 2014 · Download file
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Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → SOARS Act