HR 1508 · 114th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.(2015-06-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015 Directs the President, acting through appropriate federal agencies, to facilitate the commercial exploration and utilization of space resources to meet national needs; discourage government barriers to the development of economically viable, safe, and stable industries for the exploration and utilization of space resources in manners consistent with the existing international obligations of the United States; and promote the right of U.S. commercial entities to explore outer space and utilize space resources in accordance with such obligations, free from harmful interference, and to transfer or sell such resources. Defines "space resource" as a natural resource of any kind found in place in outer space. Directs the President to report recommendations for: (1) allocating responsibilities relating to the exploration and utilization of space resources among federal agencies, and (2) any authorities necessary to meet U.S international obligations with respect to the exploration and utilization of space resources. Declares that any asteroid resources obtained in outer space are the property of the entity that obtained them…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1508, Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015
May 21, 2015As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on May, 13, 2015
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