H.R. 5382 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004
H.R. 5382 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Nov 18, 2004, sponsored by Dana Rohrabacher with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 108-492
What it does
Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) States that Congress finds that: (1) the goal of safely opening space to the American people and to their private commercial enterprises should guide Federal space investments, policies, and regulations; (2) private industry has begun to develop commercial launch vehicles capable of carrying human beings into space; (3) greater private investment in these efforts will s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2004
- Became lawDec 23, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-492. (Dec 23, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 20, 2004 · Passed269–120
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Commercial Space Launch Amendments ActHouse · Nov 20, 2004
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