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Summary of Bill HR 2600
Bill 119 HR 2600, also known as the Commercial Earth Remote Sensing Data Act, aims to require the Administrator of NASA to create a program focused on identifying, evaluating, acquiring, and sharing commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery. The goal of this program is to meet the scientific, operational, and educational needs of NASA.
The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing commercial sources for Earth remote sensing data, as it can provide valuable information for various purposes. By establishing this program, NASA aims to enhance its capabilities in Earth observation and data collection, while also fostering collaboration with private sector entities.
Overall, the Commercial Earth Remote Sensing Data Act seeks to leverage commercial resources to improve NASA's ability to gather and utilize Earth remote sensing data for scientific research, operational purposes, and educational initiatives.
The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing commercial sources for Earth remote sensing data, as it can provide valuable information for various purposes. By establishing this program, NASA aims to enhance its capabilities in Earth observation and data collection, while also fostering collaboration with private sector entities.
Overall, the Commercial Earth Remote Sensing Data Act seeks to leverage commercial resources to improve NASA's ability to gather and utilize Earth remote sensing data for scientific research, operational purposes, and educational initiatives.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2600
Bill HR 2600 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2600 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2600's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of April 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2600
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2600
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2600
To 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.
To 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.
Comments
Mason Welsh
448
6 months ago
I don't see how this will help anyone. Who is really benefiting from it?
Tiana Poole
463
7 months ago
I don't support this. How will it impact our future?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2600
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