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Bill or resolution detail

S 1648

Launch Communications Act

Congress118th
Origin chamberSENATE
Current statusEnacted
Record identity

Official facts

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IntroducedMay 17, 2023
Status dateSep 26, 2024
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications

Became Public Law No: 118-85.

Copied official factEnacted
Deterministic classification

Lifecycle

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Official sponsorship relationships

Sponsors and cosponsors

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MemberPartyRoleSources
Eric SchmittRepublican PartyPRIMARY
John W. HickenlooperDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Official chronology

Actions

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5309)

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1648.

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5309)

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5309-5310)

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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Sep 17, 2024 · Floor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Nov 6, 2023 · Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Oct 31, 2023 · Floor

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5266-5267; text: CR S5267)

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Oct 31, 2023 · Floor

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5266-5267; text: CR S5267)

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Sep 18, 2023 · Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 209.

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Sep 18, 2023 · Committee

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.

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Jul 27, 2023 · Committee

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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May 17, 2023 · IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Official text changes

Amendments

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Referral and jurisdiction

Committees

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CommitteeChamberRelationshipSource
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committeesscm00SENATEREFERREDOfficial relationship ↗
Official roll calls

Votes

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