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H.R. 3936 (104th): Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996
- Introduced:
- Aug 01, 1996 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Robert Walker [R-PA16]
- Status:
- Died (Passed House)
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
9/17/1996--Passed House amended. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title
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Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities Title II: Remote Sensing Title III: Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services Space Commercialization Promotion Act of 1996
Title
I
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Promotion of Commercial Space Opportunities
Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to deliver to the Congress a market study that examines the role of commercial ventures which could supply, use, service, or augment the International Space Station.
Section
102
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Amends Federal law to include reentry vehicles and launch and reentry operations within the scope of commercial space launch activities. Mandates an annual report.
Section
103
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Amends Federal law and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to except from certain post-employment restrictions employees or former employees of NASA seeking employment with an entity that is awarded the Space Flight Operations Contract for the Space Shuttle, with specified exceptions.
Section
104
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Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 to: (1) discontinue funding of the commercial launch voucher demonstration program through the Office of Commercial Programs within NASA (continues funding such program directly through NASA); and (2) extend the program indefinitely.
Section
105
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Encourages the President to promote U.S. Global Positioning System standards.
Section
106
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Directs NASA to purchase, to the maximum extent possible, space science data from the private sector.
Title
II
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Remote Sensing
Makes amendments to the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 respecting the commercialization of land remote sensing space systems. Modifies license application and issuance requirements to allow U.S. Government agencies to enter into agreements for utilization of a private land remote sensing space system if such remote sensing space system will be licensed by the Secretary of Commerce before commencing its commercial operation. Prohibits duplication of commercial space science data collection or distribution activities by the Federal Government unless such activities would result in significant cost savings to the Federal Government. Repeals the technology demonstration program.
Section
202
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Directs the Administrator to: (1) acquire space-based and airborne Earth remote sensing data provided by the private sector for purposes of meeting Government goals for Mission to Planet Earth; and (2) conduct a study to determine the extent to which baseline scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector, and how NASA will meet such requirements which cannot be met by the private sector. Requires that: (1) the determination of baseline scientific requirements be carried out by the Goddard Space Flight Center; (2) the Commercial Sensing Program at the Stennis Space Center identify private sector Earth remote sensing data that can meet the scientific requirements of Mission to Planet Earth; and (3) the Administrator to determine the extent to which the baseline requirements of Mission to Planet Earth can be met by the private sector and ensure that the Stennis Space Center plays a major coordinating role.
Title
III
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Federal Acquisition of Space Transportation Services
Requires the Federal Government to procure space transportation services from the private sector whenever such services are required in the course of its activities, subject to exception.
Section
303
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Repeals amendments to the Launch Services Purchase Act of 1990 regarding commercial launch services provisions.
Section
304
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Provides for authorized Federal uses of excess intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
United States Code
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- Title 10: ARMED FORCES
- Subtitle A: General Military Law
- Part IV: SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT
- Chapter 137: PROCUREMENT GENERALLY
- Section 2306a: Cost or pricing data: truth in negotiations
- Title 18: CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Part I: CRIMES
- Chapter 11: BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- Section 207: Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches
- Other Citations
- 49 U.S.C. 70105(b)(2)(D)
- 15 U.S.C. 5633
- 15 U.S.C. 5657
- 15 U.S.C. 5656
- 15 U.S.C. 5641(b)(3)
- 15 U.S.C. 5651(a)
- 42 U.S.C. 2465bet seq.
- 15 U.S.C. 5803
- 15 U.S.C. 5625(c)
- 15 U.S.C. 5624
- 15 U.S.C. 5632
- 15 U.S.C. 5631
- 41 U.S.C. 423(d)
- 15 U.S.C. 5621
- 15 U.S.C. 5622
- 15 U.S.C. 5623
- 15 U.S.C. 5611
- 15 U.S.C. 5601
- 15 U.S.C. 5652(c)(7)
Other Citations
- 49 U.S.C. Chapter 701