S. 3277Space Frontier Act of 2019

1 recorded action154 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Ted Cruz [R-TX]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Dec 21, 2018 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)

IntroducedJul 25, 2018
Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
Failed in the HouseDec 21, 2018
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Space Frontier Act of 2018

The bill revises provisions relating to commercial space launch license applications and experimental permits.

The Department of Transportation shall consolidate across federal agencies requirements to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, national security interests, and foreign policy interests of the United States relevant to any commercial space vehicle into a single application set that satisfies those requirements and expedites the coordination of commercial space services.

The bill revises and sets forth provisions relating to nongovernmental earth observation activities.

NASA must ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential U.S. use through at least FY2030.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 3277 as introduced in Senate on Jul 25, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 485

House Dec 21, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Space Frontier Act of 2019

Failed · Two-thirds required

239 Yea 137 Nay 56 not voting

Crossed both parties 52 of 376 voting members broke with their own party: 45 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members432 members

Democratic197 members

Republican235 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors2 · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 3277 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

DCLARENCE NELSON [D-FL]Original

DEdward J. Markey [D-MA]Original2026 profile

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Who lobbied on S. 327719 organizations

Organizations that named S. 3277 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT FEDERATIONfiled by K&L GATES, LLP, COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT FEDERATION

Aerospace · Science/Technology · Defense · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

BLUE ORIGIN, LLCfiled by BLUE ORIGIN, LLC, K&L GATES, LLPIts PAC: Blue Origin LLC PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Science/Technology · Defense3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIESIts PAC: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PAC

Defense · Telecommunications · Budget/Appropriations · Aerospace +1 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC

Defense · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Aerospace2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: Air Line Pilots Association PAC

Defense · Transportation · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Health Issues +8 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)

Aviation/Airlines/Airports2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

AIRLINES FOR AMERICAfiled by LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN G. CURTINIts PAC: Airlines for America PAC

Homeland Security · Aviation/Airlines/Airports2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESIts PAC: American Association of Airport Executives

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Homeland Security2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

BOEING COMPANYIts PAC: The Boeing Co. PAC

Homeland Security · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Defense · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities +9 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

GHAFFARIAN ENTERPRISESfiled by CLARK HILL, PLC

Aerospace · Budget/Appropriations2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2018Filing

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