H.R.3603: To limit the construction on United States soil of satellite positioning ground monitoring stations of foreign governments, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Nov. 21, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2014

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Prohibits the President from authorizing or permitting the construction of a satellite positioning ground monitoring station directly or indirectly controlled by a foreign government on U.S. soil until the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) jointly certify to Congress that such station will not possess the capability or potential to be used to gather intelligence or improve foreign weapons systems. ...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Jan. 24, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Nov. 21, 2013
Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
Nov. 21, 2013
Referred to House Armed Services
Nov. 21, 2013
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Nov. 21, 2013

Introduced in the House by Jack Kingston (R-Ga.)

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