HR 1574 · 101th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-22· Sponsored by Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.(1989-04-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Security and Satellite Monitoring Act of 1989 - Establishes the Commission on International Security and Satellite Monitoring. Requires the Commission to: (1) study areas in which the sharing of information collected by civilian remote-sensing satellites could increase international security and stability, including environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness, drug trafficking, and weapons monitoring; (2) review the status of U.S. civilian remote-sensing programs to recommend development of a coordinated policy; and (3) determine how a revised open skies policy could enhance the national security strategy of the United States. Sets forth specific factors for the Commission to consider in conducting such study. Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the President and to the Congress containing a detailed statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Terminates the Commission two years after this Act's enactment. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans