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- H.R.3819
H.R.3819: To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Oct. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 28, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Extends through calendar 2012 the commercial space transportation liability regime (under which the United States shall pay up to $1.5 billion, adjusted for inflation, in excess of the amount covered by liability insurance or demonstrated financial responsibility with respect to a third party claim against a commercial space launch or reentry licensee, transferee, contractor, subcontractor, or customer for death, bodily injury, or property...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 111-125.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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| Oct. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) |