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BILL SPONSOR
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic - NM
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TRACK BILL
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Sponsor Party
Democratic
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Congress
113
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Bill Number
S.2140
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Date Introduced
3/13/2014
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BILL INTRODUCED 3/13/2014
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S.2140 : A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles.
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Amends commercial space launch licensing requirements.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue an experimental permit for a particular reusable suborbital rocket (as under current law) or rocket design after a license has been issued for the launch or reentry of a rocket of that design. Declares that any permits already issued shall remain valid for research and development (R&D) and other specified purposes.