US Congress House Bill 1962 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on April 2 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-04-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

American Space Access Act - Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to annually fly at least two Space Shuttle missions for crew transport into space, instead of purchasing Russian crew and cargo services, for the period beginning in 2010 and ending: (1) in 2015; (2) when the Orion crew exploration vehicle is operational; or (3) when NASA has certified the safe operation of an available U.S. commercial capability, whichever occurs first. Directs NASA, not later than March 31, 2011, to investigate areas of reduced operations and enhanced cost savings and implement those that do not impinge on the safe operation of the Space Shuttle program. Requires NASA to report to Congress on: (1) the costs and actions needed to extend the operation of the Space Shuttle in accordance with this Act; and (2) the amount of funding needed to expedite the schedule of the Orion crew exploration vehicle and the Ares I crew exploration vehicle and associated ground support systems under the Constellation program.

American Space Access Act

Rep. John Linder [R-GA]

Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL]

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-04-06		Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
2009-04-02		Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1962/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1962/BILLS-111hr1962ih.pdf