HR 5382 · 108th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 108-492.(2004-12-23)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2004-11-20
Roll #541
Yea 269Nay 120
Democrats
63 Yea·117 Nay
Republicans
206 Yea·2 Nay
PassedHouse · 2004-11-20
Roll #541
Yea 269Nay 120
Democrats
63 Yea·117 Nay
Republicans
206 Yea·2 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 - Amends Federal law concerning commercial space transportation to make such law applicable to space flight crews and space flight participants. Instructs the Secretary to ensure that only one license or permit is required from the Department of Transportation to conduct activities involving crew or space flight participants. Prohibits the Secretary from granting waivers that would permit launches without a license or permit if humans will be aboard. Allows the holder of a license or a permit to launch and reenter crews and space flight participants, but only as specified. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations requiring space flight participants to undergo physical examination prior to launch or reentry. Authorizes the Secretary to issue safety regulations governing launch vehicle design or operation. Provides for the issuance of experimental permits (including permits for reusable suborbital rockets) allowing for an unlimited number of launches. Permits suspension of licenses under which a previous launch or reentry resulted in serious or fatal injuries. Requires crew and space flight participants to execute reciprocal waivers…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

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