Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022
United States117th CongressHR-6845House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 27, 2022
Summary
Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2022 This bill modifies provisions relating to the licensing of commercial remote sensing systems. The bill decreases from 120 to 60 days the amount of time in which the Department of Commerce shall review and make a determination on the application for a license by a private sector party to operate a private remote sensing space system. The annual report concerning the licensing of private remote sensing systems must include (1) a list of all applications submitted and licenses granted, listed by tier, as well as the rationale for each tier categorization; and (2) all terms, conditions, or restrictions placed on licensees.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7089)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7089)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate