SPACE POLICY related term(s) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Amendments

NASA: establish program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy scientific, operational, and educational requirements (S. 1437), S8581 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: anniversary of announcement of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, as preferred location for U.S. Space Command Headquarters (see S. Res. 23), S89 [13JA] (see H. Res. 37), H111 [13JA]

Asteroid Day: designate (see S. Res. 302), S3533 [25JN]

Atlantis (space shuttle): anniversary of inaugural flight (see S. Res. 456), S7157 [16OC]

Center of Excellence for Dark and Quiet Skies: establish (see S. 3247), S8274 [20NO]

China: restrict obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for certain Chinese space and scientific activities (see H.R. 4360), H3199 [10JY]

Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 434), S667 [5FE]

Dept. of Commerce: promote space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and modify functions and leadership of Office of Space Commerce (see S. 428), S667 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: conduct study on conversion of rural abandoned factories, space centers, and military bases into space-related manufacturing facilities and space complexes (see H.R. 3697), H2419 [3JN]

——— establish Space National Guard (see S. 963), S1664 [11MR] (see H.R. 2042), H1148 [11MR]

——— initiate discussions with Australia, India, and Japan to identify mutual areas of interest relative to best practices in space, cooperation on space situational awareness, and space industrial policy (see S. 1946), S3234 [4JN] (see H.R. 5175), H3891 [8SE]

——— study feasibility of carrying out grant program to assist communities affected by noise from space launch activities (see H.R. 3804), H2532 [6JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: issue guidance relative to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure (see H.R. 1154), H613 [10FE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize use of unmanned aircraft systems and satellites in inspections of rights-of-way of certain pipeline facilities (see H.R. 3796), H2532 [6JN]

——— establish pilot program to issue grants to operators of space launch and reentry sites to construct, repair, maintain, or improve transportation infrastructure and facilities at such sites (see S. 980), S1703 [12MR]

Dwight, Edward J., Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 734), S1346 [25FE] (see H.R. 1626), H878 [26FE]

FAA: modify authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants (see S. 2888), S6729 [18SE] (see H.R. 5447), H4410 [17SE]

FCC: prohibit granting license or U.S. access for non-geostationary orbit satellite system if license or access would be held by entity that produces covered communications equipment or service (see S. 1962), S3254 [5JN] (see H.R. 2458), H1336 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize transportation of officers and employees of Federal agencies returning from space (see H.R. 2984), H1622 [24AP]

Federal employees: provide whistleblower protections to Federal personnel for disclosing use of Federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material (see H.R. 5060), H3716 [29AU]

GAO: conduct study on capability of Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects (see H.R. 2474), H1337 [27MR]

——— require report on Federal support to cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems (see S. 3404), S8577 [9DE]

Hernández, José M.: tribute (see H. Res. 810), H4537 [14OC]

Information technology: provide transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems (see H.R. 1325), H707 [13FE]

International Black Aviation Professionals Day: designate (see H. Res. 151), H729 [21FE]

Kennedy Space Center: tribute (see S. Res. 456), S7157 [16OC]

Marshall Space Flight Center: anniversary (see S. Res. 309), S3562 [26JN] (see H. Res. 560), H3033 [27JN]

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 933), S1663 [11MR]

——— conduct pilot program for investment in infrastructure projects at Kennedy Space Center and to establish Infrastructure Investment Fund (see S. 2622), S4996 [31JY]

——— continue modernization efforts relative to Federal rocket propulsion test infrastructure (see S. 1479), S2562 [10AP]

——— develop celestial time standardization to support future operations and infrastructure on and around Moon and other celestial bodies other than Earth (see H.R. 2313), H1272 [25MR]

——— establish program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy scientific, operational, and educational requirements (see S. 1437), S2561 [10AP] (see H.R. 2600), H1412 [2AP]

——— establish research center for deep space and interplanetary research (see H.R. 108), H31 [3JA]

——— fund human spaceflight infrastructure and commercialization of space support at Johnson Space Center (see S. 1722), S2895 [13MY]

——— institute reduction in force moratorium (see S. 2632), S4996 [31JY] (see H.R. 2210), H1170 [18MR]

——— maintain rocket propulsion system testing capabilities necessary to achieve goals of human spaceflight exploration programs (see S. 1457), S2561 [10AP]

——— promote advancements and innovation in aeronautical research and technology for enhanced airship safety, noise, resiliency, and improved environmental impacts in U.S. aviation systems (see H.R. 6898), H6115 [18DE]

——— provide for public-private talent program (see H.R. 5122), H3829 [3SE]

——— require Discovery space shuttle to be transferred from Smithsonian Institution to Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX (see S. 1403), S2560 [10AP] (see H.R. 4065), H2837 [20JN]

——— require headquarters to be transferred to Brevard County, FL (see S. 1013), S1741 [13MR] (see H.R. 2422), H1335 [27MR]

——— submit certain reports to Congress (see S. 1081), S1777 [14MR]

——— supplement existing lease authorities to support research, education, and training (see S. 2351), S4457 [17JY]

NASA and NOAA: expand cooperation with Taiwan on civilian space activities (see H.R. 5626), H4507 [30SE]

National Institute for Space Research: establish (see S. 3198), S8238 [19NO]

National Moon Landing Day: designate (see H. Res. 596), H3475 [17JY]

National Space Day: designate (see S. Res. 228), S2928 [14MY] (see H. Res. 370), H1810 [1MY]

National Women in Aerospace Day: observance (see H. Res. 941), H5561 [10DE]

NOAA: streamline application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems (see S. 1961), S3254 [5JN] (see H.R. 5602), H4501 [26SE]

Safety: establish demonstration program for active remediation of orbital debris and develop uniform orbital debris standard practices to support safe and sustainable orbital environment (see S. 1898), S3116 [22MY]

Taxation: treat spaceports like airports for purposes of exempt facility bond rules (see S. 1560), S2737 [1MY] (see H.R. 3142), H1809 [1MY]

Technology: require report on merits and options for establishing institute relating to space resources (see H.R. 6638), H5808 [11DE]

Transportation: provide for authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts (see S. 582), S971 [13FE]

U.S. Code: technical amendments (see H.R. 5174), H3890 [8SE]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 785), H4517 [3OC]

Remarks in House

Air Force: selection of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, as preferred location for U.S. Space Command Headquarters, H4418 [18SE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: inclusion of low Earth orbit satellites for broadband and economic development study funding, H3808 [3SE]

Blue Origin Enterprises, L.P.: tribute to successful orbital flight, H216 [16JA]

California Coastal Commission: allegations of abuse of power, H1032 [6MR]

ETA Space, LLC: tribute, H572 [7FE]

FCC: prohibit granting license or U.S. access for non-geostationary orbit satellite system if license or access would be held by entity that produces covered communications equipment or service (H.R. 2458), H1652, H1653 [28AP]

Information technology: provide transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems (H.R. 1325), H1202–H1204 [24MR], E251 [25MR]

NASA: anniversary of John F. Kennedy Space Center, H1427 [7AP]

National Aerospace Week: observance, E850 [15SE]

National Astronaut Day: observance, H1841 [5MY]

National Space Day: observance, E386 [5MY], E395 [7MY]

Science: ensure U.S. leadership in aerospace industry and space exploration, H757–H761 [24FE]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): tribute to assistance with safe return of Boeing Crew Flight Test mission astronauts, H1332 [27MR]

Spaceflight industry: tribute, H141 [14JA]

University of Iowa: tribute to Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, H3721 [2SE]

University of North Dakota: tribute to launch of low Earth orbit satellites built in North Dakota, H3844 [4SE]

Remarks in Senate

Atlantis (space shuttle): anniversary of inaugural flight (S. Res. 456), S7159 [16OC]

Kennedy Space Center: tribute (S. Res. 456), S7159 [16OC]

Marshall Space Flight Center: anniversary (S. Res. 309), S4856 [29JY]

NASA: establish program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy scientific, operational, and educational requirements (S. 1437), S8581 [9DE]

National Space Day: designate (S. Res. 228), S2934 [14MY]

Reports filed

Accessing Satellite Capabilities To Enable New Discoveries (ASCEND) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1437) (S. Rept. 119–68), S6832 [29SE]

Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 582) (S. Rept. 119–82), S7185 [21OC]

Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1081) (S. Rept. 119–62), S6401 [8SE]

Secure Space Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2458) (H. Rept. 119–65), H1622 [24AP]

Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 428) (S. Rept. 119–65), S6832 [29SE]

Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 434) (S. Rept. 119–87), S7185 [21OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1325, provide transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, H1202 [24MR]

H.R. 2458, Secure Space Act, H1652 [28AP]

S. Res. 23, anniversary of Air Force announcement of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, as preferred location for U.S. Space Command Headquarters, S90 [13JA]

S. Res. 228, National Space Day, S2931 [14MY]

S. Res. 302, Asteroid Day, S3534 [25JN]

S. Res. 309, Marshall Space Flight Center anniversary, S3566 [26JN]

S. Res. 456, Atlantis (space shuttle) inaugural flight anniversary, S7159 [16OC]

S. Res. 456, tribute to Kennedy Space Center, S7159 [16OC]