ASCEND Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6219 ASCEND Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6219

Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act or the ASCEND Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) established the program as a pilot program in 2017 to acquire commercial small-satellite data in support of NASA's earth science research.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6219

Bill HR 6219 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2023. Bill HR 6219 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2023. Bill HR 6219's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6219

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6219

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Science, Technology, Communications

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Congressional oversightEarth sciencesPhotography and imagingSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6219

ASCEND ActAccessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries ActAccessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries ActASCEND ActASCEND ActAccessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries ActASCEND ActASCEND ActAccessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries ActTo require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Administration, and for other purposes.

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