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ASCEND Act

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6219

The "ASCEND Act" (H.R. 6219) was introduced in the 118th Congress on November 3, 2023. The bill aims to increase access to affordable child care for low-income families. It outlines provisions for expanding subsidies, enhancing quality standards, and establishing support programs for child care providers. The legislation also includes directives to improve early childhood education opportunities and affordability. More information and the full text of the bill can be accessed through the provided links.

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 Introduced to Senate since September 24, 2024. 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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6219

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Earth sciences
- Photography and imaging
- Space flight and exploration
- Spacecraft and satellites

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6219

ASCEND Act
Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
ASCEND Act
ASCEND Act
Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
ASCEND Act
ASCEND Act
Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6219

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
New JerseyRepublican
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
OregonDemocrat

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