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H.R. 2607Became Law

Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 2000

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 13, 2000)

Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 2000 - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for FY 2001 and 2002 for activities of the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 for activities of the Office of Space Commercialization. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on such Office.

Extends, through December 31, 2004, the Act's commercial space launch industry damage indemnification provisions.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the liability risk-sharing regime in the United States for commercial space transportation.

Authorizes the use of interagency funding and other forms of support for the functions and activities of the Interagency Global Positioning System Executive Board, including an Executive Secretariat to be housed at the Department of Commerce.

What just happenedNov 1, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-405.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45](R-CA)Sponsor
11 cosponsors3 D8 R
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11cosponsors2committees32actions1amendments28subjects
  1. Nov 1, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-405.

  2. Nov 1, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-405.

  3. Nov 1, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 1, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 17, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 17, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9949-9950; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9949-9950)

  9. Oct 17, 2000NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H9949-9950; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9949-9950)

  10. Oct 17, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

  11. Oct 17, 2000ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Oct 16, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 13, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Oct 13, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Oct 13, 2000Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

  16. Oct 13, 2000Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10555-10556)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. Oct 13, 2000Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10555-10556)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  18. Nov 19, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  19. Oct 5, 1999IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  20. Oct 4, 1999FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Oct 4, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9246-9247)

  22. Oct 4, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9246-9247)

  23. Oct 4, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2607.

  24. Oct 4, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9246-9248)

  25. Oct 4, 1999FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  26. Jul 29, 1999CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
  27. Jul 29, 1999CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
  28. Jul 27, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

    Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
  29. Jul 26, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  30. Jul 26, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1650)

  31. Jul 26, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jul 26, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 13, 200035
Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 2000 - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to authorize appropriations for FY 2001 and 2002 for activities of the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2003 for activities of the Office of Space Commercialization. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on such Office.

Extends, through December 31, 2004, the Act's commercial space launch industry damage indemnification provisions.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the liability risk-sharing regime in the United States for commercial space transportation.

Authorizes the use of interagency funding and other forms of support for the functions and activities of the Interagency Global Positioning System Executive Board, including an Executive Secretariat to be housed at the Department of Commerce.

Passed House amendedOct 4, 199936
Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 1999 - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to increase the authorization of appropriations for FY 2000 for activities of the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 and 2002 to such Office.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2002 for activities of the Office of Space Commercialization. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on such Office.

Extends, through December 31, 2004, the Act's commercial space launch industry damage indemnification provisions.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the liability risk-sharing regime in the United States for commercial space transportation.

Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the impact of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000, on the future development of the U.S. commercial space industry.

Introduced in HouseJul 26, 199900
Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 1999 - Amends the Commercial Space Launch Act to increase the authorization of appropriations for FY 2000 for activities of the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 and 2002 to such Office.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2002 for activities of the Office of Space Commercialization. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on such Office.

Extends, through December 31, 2004, the Act's commercial space launch industry damage indemnification provisions.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the liability risk-sharing regime in the United States for commercial space transportation.

Commercial Space Transportation Competitiveness Act of 2000 — Informed