S 4006 · 109th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Imagery, Mapping, and Geospatial Enhancement Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-29· Sponsored by Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]· Senate

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2006-09-29)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Imagery, Mapping, and Geospatial Enhancement Act of 2006 - Amends the Technology Administration Act of 1998 to include among the functions of the Office of Space Commercialization promoting growth and advancement in U.S. space and airborne remote sensing technologies and related value-added services by: (1) examining the role of, and federal agency use of, commercial remote sensing firms, facilitating a reduction in the use of government remote sensing products and services, and increasing the use of commercial remote sensing firms; (2) promoting the objectives of the U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy, particularly provisions on relying on U.S. capabilities and developing a long-term relationship between the government and the U.S. commercial remote sensing community; (3) creating an environment in which all such firms have the opportunity to compete and expand; (4) evaluating federal and private sector efforts to assist such firms and making recommendations to promote their establishment and growth; (5) serving as the focal point for complaints and suggestions concerning federal activities that affect such firms; (6) counseling such firms on government relations; (7) pro…

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1 Republican