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Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-290| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of private remote sensing space systems. ( Remote sensing refers to the collection of unenhanced data by an instrument in Earth's orbit that can be processed into imagery of surface features of the Earth; private remote sensing space systems refer to remote sensing instruments not owned by the U.S. government.) The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must review and make a determination on an application for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system. Further, the bill expands annual reporting on the licensing of private remote sensing systems to include a list of all applications, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization (currently, each license is categorized into one of three tiers based on whether the system produces or is capable of producing unenhanced data that is already available from other entities). Additionally, the report must include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees. The bill also extends the requirement for annual reports from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2030.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6845
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022
Jan 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 30, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H495-496)
Jan 30, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.
Jan 30, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 31, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6845
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022


  • January 11, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • January 30, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 30, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H495-496)


  • January 30, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.


  • January 30, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 31, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Licensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellites

Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-290| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of private remote sensing space systems. ( Remote sensing refers to the collection of unenhanced data by an instrument in Earth's orbit that can be processed into imagery of surface features of the Earth; private remote sensing space systems refer to remote sensing instruments not owned by the U.S. government.) The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must review and make a determination on an application for a license to operate a private remote sensing space system. Further, the bill expands annual reporting on the licensing of private remote sensing systems to include a list of all applications, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization (currently, each license is categorized into one of three tiers based on whether the system produces or is capable of producing unenhanced data that is already available from other entities). Additionally, the report must include all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees. The bill also extends the requirement for annual reports from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2030.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6845
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022
Jan 11, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 30, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H495-496)
Jan 30, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.
Jan 30, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)
Jan 30, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 31, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6845
    Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022


  • January 11, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • January 30, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 30, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H495-496)


  • January 30, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.


  • January 30, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H495)


  • January 30, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 31, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsSpacecraft and satellites