S. 2780 · 116th Congress
LIFTS Act
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Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act or the LIFTS Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 5, 2019
Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act or the LIFTS Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a facility at which federal employees may receive training on functions and activities related to the licensing of commercial space launch and reentry activities.
The training facility shall be located at a current center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that, among other things
- has expertise related to the design and testing of space propulsion systems;
- is capable of conducting a wide range of testing capabilities, including large thrust-level atmospheric and altitude engines and engine systems test capabilities; and
- has a commercial space industry presence.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: LIFTS Act
Also known as: Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act
Latest action (Nov 5, 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 5, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.