United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 1679 — National Security Rocket Engine Study Act of 2013

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

National Security Rocket Engine Study Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit and the Comptroller General (GAO) to review a report on the Russian RD-180 rocket engine, including: (1) a feasibility assessment and cost estimate of manufacturing an alternative rocket engine in the United States, and (2) a description of policy benefits and concerns related to where the rocket engine is manufactured.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1679 do?
National Security Rocket Engine Study Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit and the Comptroller General (GAO) to review a report on the Russian RD-180 rocket engine, including: (1) a feasibility assessment and cost estimate of manufacturing an alternative rocket engine in the United States, and (2) a description of policy benefits and concerns related to where the rocket engine is manufactured.
Who sponsors S 1679?
S 1679 is sponsored by Pat Toomey (R).
What is the current status of S 1679?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1679?
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