Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act
- Introduced Nov 3
- Committee Nov 3
- Passed House Sep 23
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- To President Not yet
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Passed House, Sep 23, 2024Next: Senate vote
764d ago Sep 24, 2024: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary
Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act or the ASCEND Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Sep 23, 2024
Summary versions
- Passed HouseSep 23, 2024
- Reported to HouseJul 23, 2024
- Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Sep 24, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5623-5624)Sep 23, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6219.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5623-5625)Sep 23, 2024
- HouseMr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-603.Jul 23, 2024
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.Jul 23, 2024
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldMar 20, 2024
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.Mar 20, 2024
- HouseIntroduced in HouseNov 3, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Nov 3, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateSep 24, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseSep 23, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseJul 23, 2024PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Sep 24, 2024
- House Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReported By Jul 23, 2024Markup By, Mar 20, 2024Referred To, Nov 3, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)Sponsor, Nov 3, 2023
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)OriginalJoined Nov 3, 2023
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Joined Apr 30, 2024
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- H. Rept. 118-603Committee report
Titles3
Short titles
- Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- ASCEND ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- 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.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Congressional oversightEarth sciencesPhotography and imagingSpace flight and explorationSpacecraft and satellites
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.