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S. 3277: Space Frontier Act of 2019

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S. 3277: Space Frontier Act of 2019

115th Congress · introduced 2018-07-25 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2018-07-25 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 485 (2018): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, S3277 (2018-12-21), Failed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566) (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Space Frontier Act of 2019

Plain summary

Space Frontier Act of 2018 The bill revises provisions relating to commercial space launch license applications and experimental permits. The Department of Transportation shall consolidate across federal agencies requirements to protect the public health and safety, safety of property, national security interests, and foreign policy interests of the United States relevant to any commercial space vehicle into a single application set that satisfies those requirements and expedites the coordination of commercial space services. The bill revises and sets forth provisions relating to nongovernmental earth observation activities. NASA must ensure that the International Space Station remains a viable and productive facility capable of potential U.S. use through at least FY2030.

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Official text

Space Frontier Act of 2019

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · 2 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: S. 3277, Space Frontier Act of 2018 (2018-09-28)

Cosponsors on this site

Edward J. Markey (D-MA)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] reported raising $12.4 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong115-s3277 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115