US HB4401 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-07-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Revitalizing America's Commercial Entrepreneurs for Space Act or RACE for Space Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in order to assist the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) with respect to private-sector involvement in commercial space activities and public-private partnerships pertaining to space transportation infrastructure (STI), to: (1) maximize the use of Department of Defense (DOD) STI by the private sector, (2) maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the DOD STI, (3) reduce the cost of STI services provided by DOD, (4) encourage commercial space activities by enabling investment in the DOD STI by non-federal entities engaged in commercial space activities, and (5) foster cooperation between DOD and such entities. Establishes the Defense Cooperation Space Launch Account for such purposes. Requires an annual report from the Secretary to the congressional defense and appropriations committees on funds and equipment accepted and used for such purposes.

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Title

RACE for Space Act

Sponsors

Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-07-10HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
2012-04-19HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Same As/Similar To

HB1540 (Related) 2011-12-31 - Became Public Law No: 112-81.
SB1253 (Related) 2011-07-13 - Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-80, pt. 2.
SB1254 (Related) 2011-06-22 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 81.
SB1867 (Related) 2011-12-01 - See also H.R. 1540.
HB4310 (Related) 2013-01-02 - Became Public Law No: 112-239.
SB3254 (Related) 2012-12-12 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 829, papers are returned to the Senate.

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