Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004

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Introduced

18 November 2004

Last action

23 December 2004 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-492.

Summary

Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 - Amends Federal law concerning commercial space transportation to make such law applicable to space flight crews and space flight participants. Instructs the Secretary to ensure that only one license or permit is required from the Department of Transportation to conduct activities involving crew or space flight participants. Prohibits the Secretary from granting waivers that would permit launches without a license or permit if humans will be aboard. Allows the holder of a license or a permit to launch and reenter crews and space flight participants, but only as specified. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations requiring space flight participants to undergo physical examination prior to launch or reentry. Authorizes the Secretary to issue safety regulations governing launch vehicle design or operation. Provides for the issuance of experimental permits (including permits for reusable suborbital rockets) allowing for an unlimited number of launches. Permits suspension of licenses under which a previous launch or reentry resulted in serious or fatal injuries. Requires crew and space flight participants to execute reciprocal waivers of claims with licensees and permitees and the Federal government. Makes liability indemnification program requirements inapplicable to space flight participants. Requires the Secretary to arrange for a study of the liability risk sharing regime for commercial space transportation which assesses how the current system could be eliminated. Requires the Secretary to arrange for a report analyzing safety issues related to launching humans into space.

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Timeline

18 November 2004
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2004
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2053)
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 November 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 November 2004
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
19 November 2004
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5382.
Source: Floor
19 November 2004
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10045-10053)
Source: Floor
19 November 2004
Floor
Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
20 November 2004
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
20 November 2004
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
20 November 2004
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 269 - 120 (Roll no. 541). (text: CR 11/19/2004 H10045-10047)
Source: Floor
20 November 2004
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 269 - 120 (Roll no. 541).(text: CR 11/19/2004 H10045-10047)
Source: Floor
20 November 2004
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10098-10099)
Source: Floor
8 December 2004
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12029)
Source: Floor
8 December 2004
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12029)
Source: Floor
9 December 2004
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
16 December 2004
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
16 December 2004
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
23 December 2004
Became law
Became Public Law No: 108-492.
Source: President
23 December 2004
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
23 December 2004
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5382
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