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SPACEPORT Act

USA118th CongressS-1982| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2023
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act or the SPACEPORT Act This bill modifies requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching Grants Program. The program supported the development of spaceports (e.g., testing and launching stations for spacecraft) and other space-related infrastructure. Under current law, a grant may cover a maximum of 50% of the total cost of a project; at least 10% must be paid for by the private sector. The bill removes the requirement of private sector contributions and increases the maximum amount that the grant may cover to 90% of a project's total cost. The bill also allows the FAA to waive the maximum cost limitations if it deems it to be in the national interest. Additionally, under the bill, in selecting grant recipients, the FAA may consider a project's contribution towards meeting the civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs of the United States (rather than only the needs of the U.S. government). The bill also limits funding for the grant program to congressional appropriations; other funding sources, such as user fees, may not be used.
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Timeline
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-10464
Introduced in House
  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-10464
    Introduced in House

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SPACEPORT Act

USA118th CongressS-1982| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2023
Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act or the SPACEPORT Act This bill modifies requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Space Transportation Infrastructure Matching Grants Program. The program supported the development of spaceports (e.g., testing and launching stations for spacecraft) and other space-related infrastructure. Under current law, a grant may cover a maximum of 50% of the total cost of a project; at least 10% must be paid for by the private sector. The bill removes the requirement of private sector contributions and increases the maximum amount that the grant may cover to 90% of a project's total cost. The bill also allows the FAA to waive the maximum cost limitations if it deems it to be in the national interest. Additionally, under the bill, in selecting grant recipients, the FAA may consider a project's contribution towards meeting the civil, national security, and commercial space transportation needs of the United States (rather than only the needs of the U.S. government). The bill also limits funding for the grant program to congressional appropriations; other funding sources, such as user fees, may not be used.
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Timeline
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-10464
Introduced in House
  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-10464
    Introduced in House
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted