H.R. 3819 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime.
H.R. 3819 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 15, 2009, sponsored by Bart Gordon with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 111-125
What it does
Extends through calendar 2012 the commercial space transportation liability regime (under which the United States shall pay up to $1.5 billion, adjusted for inflation, in excess of the amount covered by liability insurance or demonstrated financial responsibility with respect to a third party claim against a commercial space launch or reentry licensee, transferee, contractor, subcontractor, or customer for death, bodily injury…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bart Gordon (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2009
- Passed the HouseOct 20, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 23, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2009
- Became lawDec 28, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-125. (Dec 28, 2009)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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