United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 592 — A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th 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.

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Summary

A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles. Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital rocket (as under current law) or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. Declares that any permits already issued shall remain valid for research and development and other specified purposes.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Licensing and registrations Spacecraft and satellites Science, technology, communications
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 592 do?
A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles. Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital rocket (as under current law) or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. Declares that any permits already issued shall remain valid for research and development and other specified purposes.
Who sponsors S 592?
S 592 is sponsored by Marco Rubio (R).
What is the current status of S 592?
This bill died with 114th 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 592?
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