H.R. 6007 became law 76 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican
To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 101 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), if it decides that constructing or altering a structure may result in interference with space navigation facilities and equipment, to study the extent of any adverse impact that may result on the safe and efficient use of airspace, facilities, or equipment. In conducting such a study, DOT shall consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.
- Committees
- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
- Sponsor
- 9 of 53 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 350 words
- Subjects
- Aviation and airportsGovernment studies and investigationsSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellitesTransportation safety and security
- Latest action
- Nov 28, 2016: Became Public Law No: 114-248.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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