H.R. 2262 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act
H.R. 2262 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 12, 2015, sponsored by Kevin McCarthy with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 114-90
What it does
U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act TITLE I--SPURRING PRIVATE AEROSPACE COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 or the SPACE Act of 2015 (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2015
- Passed the SenateNov 10, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2015
- Became lawNov 25, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-90. (Nov 25, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 21, 2015 · Passed284–133
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 21, 2015
- To facilitate a pre-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private…House · May 21, 2015
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- H.R. 4755: Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Act
- H.R. 5418: Protecting Internet Freedom Act
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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