Commercial Space Launch Act

Summary

Expendable Launch Vehicle Commercialization Act - Prohibits persons from launching a space object from the territory of the United States (or, in the case of U.S. nationals, from international waters or air space as well) unless they are properly licensed. Sets criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue such licenses. Sets forth certain conditions of and procedures for licensing. Requires license applicants to obtain liability insurance. Permits the Secretary to suspend or revoke such licenses in specified circumstances.

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Timeline

1. 21 September 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 September 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 September 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 September 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 November 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 11 January 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD, State, Commerce, Justice, NASA, FCC.

   Source: Committee

7. 14 February 1984

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From FCC.

   Source: Committee

8. 28 March 1984

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

   Source: Committee

9. 29 March 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 5 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 11 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 11 April 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

13. 10 May 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 23 May 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

15. 23 May 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 31 May 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 473.

    Source: Calendars

17. 31 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-816.

    Source: Committee

18. 31 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-816.

    Source: Committee

19. 5 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 5 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

21. 5 June 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

22. 7 June 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

23. 2 October 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Approved for reporting with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

24. 3 October 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1319.

    Source: Calendars

25. 3 October 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-656.

    Source: Committee

26. 3 October 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-656.

    Source: Committee

27. 9 October 1984

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

28. 9 October 1984

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

29. 9 October 1984

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

30. 9 October 1984

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

31. 15 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

32. 18 October 1984

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

33. 18 October 1984

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

34. 30 October 1984

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-575.

    Source: President

35. 30 October 1984

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

36. 30 October 1984

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

6 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 31 October 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 9 October 1984

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Passed House amended

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
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