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US S1753
US S1753A bill to extend Government liability, subject to appropriation, for certain third-party claims arising from commercial space launches.
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113th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to extend Government liability, subject to appropriation, for certain third-party claims arising from commercial space launches.
AI Summary
This bill extends the government's responsibility, contingent on available funds, to cover certain claims made by third parties that are harmed by commercial space launches. Specifically, it amends Section 50915(f) of title 51 of the United States Code, changing the expiration date for this government liability from December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2016, which provides a temporary extension of this protection for those involved in the burgeoning commercial space industry.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Bill Nelson (D)*,
Ted Cruz (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
John Thune (R),
Mark Udall (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 11/20/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1753/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1753is/pdf/BILLS-113s1753is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1753is/pdf/BILLS-113s1753is.pdf.pdf |
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