H.R. 6007 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.R. 6007114th Congress

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.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

(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.

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Legislative Actions

2016-09-13
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2016-09-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
2016-09-20
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2016-09-20
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5696-5697)
2016-09-20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
2016-09-20
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.
2016-09-21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5766)
2016-09-21
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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 538).(text: CR 09/20/2016 H5696)
Roll Call #538 (House)
2016-09-21
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR 09/20/2016 H5696)
Roll Call #538 (House)
2016-09-21
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2016-09-22
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2016-11-16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6421)
2016-11-16
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6421)
2016-11-17
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2016-11-18
Presented to President.
2016-11-18
Presented to President.
2016-11-28
Signed by President.
2016-11-28
Signed by President.
2016-11-28
Became Public Law No: 114-248.
2016-11-28
Became Public Law No: 114-248.

Enacted as Public Law 114-248

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