H.R. 5617 – Space Transformation And Reliability Act

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The Space Transformation and Reliability (STAR) Act amends Title 51 of the U.S. Code to lengthen the designated learning period for commercial human spaceflight. It changes the end date from 2023 to 2031, giving the industry more time to gather data and improve safety. The change applies to companies conducting crewed commercial space missions and the federal agencies overseeing them.

Key Provisions

Amends paragraph (9) of section 50905(c) in Title 51, replacing the year “2023” with “2031” to extend the learning period for commercial human spaceflight.

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Fong asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5617, a bill originally introduced by Representative McCarthy, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

July 24, 2024 • 9:56 PM

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Introduced in House

September 21, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

September 21, 2023

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Fong asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5617, a bill originally introduced by Representative McCarthy, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

July 24, 2024 • 9:56 PM

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Rep. Vince FongR-CA-20 · Jul 24, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 5617, a bill originally introduced by Representative Mr. McCarthy of California, for the…

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 21, 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5617

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 21, 2023

Mr. McCarthy (for himself, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Babin, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Mike Garcia of California, Mr. Issa, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. Posey, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

A BILL

To amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the learning period for commercial human space flight.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Space Transformation And Reliability Act or the STAR Act.

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Learning period

Paragraph (9) of section 50905(c) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2031.