To streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators. The main policy domain is Science & Space, Transportation, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
research institutions and space-sector operators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, research institutions and space-sector operators may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights Act of 2024 or the LAUNCH Act.
- Section ideb39079588e341abb7663627707679fb: 2. Streamlining regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,...
- Section id69cd0569638f472ebdfe11ab90d29b4f: 3. Streamlining licensing of private remote sensing space systems Section 60121(a)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the...
- Section id6326c89e40ed4cd3af1283ec7c672950: 4. GAO report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators.
Key Policy Areas
Science & Space, Transportation, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting research institutions and space-sector operators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- research institutions and space-sector operators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- research institutions and space-sector operators
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Luján, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Rubio, …
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_commerce"
- → Secretary of Commerce
- "secretary_of_transportation"
- → Secretary of Transportation
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