H.R. 5982To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

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Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach [R-MN-07]
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Dec 9, 2021 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

IntroducedNov 16, 2021
Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill restates current law concerning specified U.S. space programs and related activities. Those provisions are consolidated into title 51 of the United States Code (National and Commercial Space Programs).

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 5982 as passed House on Dec 8, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 435

House Dec 8, 2021

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code

Passed · Two-thirds required

411 Yea 7 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 7 of 418 voting members broke with their own party: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

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All members433 members

Democratic220 members

Republican213 members

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