Senate Bill 2780
116th Congress(2019-2020)
LIFTS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2780
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space Act or the LIFTS Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a facility at which federal employees may receive training on functions and activities related to the licensing of commercial space launch and reentry activities.
The training facility shall be located at a current center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that, among other things
- has expertise related to the design and testing of space propulsion systems;
- is capable of conducting a wide range of testing capabilities, including large thrust-level atmospheric and altitude engines and engine systems test capabilities; and
- has a commercial space industry presence.
November 5, 2019
11/05/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
11/05/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:39 AM