United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6007 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-248. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 13, 2016. Enacted.

Summary

To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), if it decides that constructing or altering a structure may result in interference with space navigation facilities and equipment, to study the extent of any adverse impact that may result on the safe and efficient use of airspace, facilities, or equipment. In conducting such a study, DOT shall consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-248. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6421)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR 09/20/2016 H5696)

  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5765-5766)

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5696-5697)

  13. Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  16. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6007 do?
To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), if it decides that constructing or altering a structure may result in interference with space navigation facilities and equipment, to study the extent of any adverse impact that may result on the safe and efficient use of airspace, facilities, or equipment. In conducting such a study, DOT shall consider the impact on launch and reentry for launch and reentry vehicles arriving or departing from a launch site or reentry site.
Who sponsors HR 6007?
HR 6007 is sponsored by Kevin McCarthy (R).
What is the current status of HR 6007?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced September 13, 2016. Enacted.
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