Commercial Space Launch Act - Prohibits persons from launching a launch vehicle or operating a launch site within the United States (or, in the case of U.S. citizens, from outside the United States and outside the territory of a foreign nation) unless they are properly licensed; and (2) in the case of a license holder, launching a payload (an object placed in space) unless such payload complies with all requirements of Federal law.
Permits the Secretary of Transportation to issue or transfer such licenses to persons who meet the requirements of this Act. Sets forth certain conditions and procedures for licensing.
Permits the Secretary to suspend or revoke such licenses if it is found that the licensee has substantially failed to comply with specified requirements. Permits the Secretary to modify a license if such modification will result in compliance with this Act.
Permits the Secretary to terminate, prohibit, or suspend immediately any licensed operations if it is determined that such operations are detrimental to the public health and safety, safety of property, or the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. Provides for administrative and judicial review of such determinations.
Permits Federal officials to monitor the activities of licensees. Permits the use of Government property by such licensees and requires them to have liability insurance.
Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act.
Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State on matters affecting national security and foreign policy, respectively.
Requires the Secretary, not later than the last day of each fiscal year ending after the date of enactment of this Act and before October 1, 1989, to submit to specified congressional committees a report describing activities undertaken pursuant to this Act and recommendations for legislation regarding commercial activities.
Requires the Secretary, not later than July 1, 1985, to submit to specified congressional committees a report which identifies Federal statutes, treaties, regulations, and policies which may have an adverse effect on commercial launches.
Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for FY 1985.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 473.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Committee on Commerce. Approved for reporting with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-656.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-656.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1319.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 98-575
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Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 98-575.
Became Public Law No: 98-575.