118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 6219

ASCEND Act

In Second Chamber

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US Congress

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

The Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act, or ASCEND Act, aims to formalize and expand NASA’s use of commercial satellite data. It requires NASA to establish a program to identify, acquire, and disseminate this data to support scientific research, operational needs, and educational purposes. The bill builds on a successful pilot program and seeks to increase access to commercial Earth remote sensing data for a wider range of users, including Federal agencies and researchers beyond NASA’s direct funding.

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Legislative history

2023-11-03House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2023-11-03

Introduced in House

2023-11-03

Introduced in House

2024-03-20House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

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9/23/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5623-5624)
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9/23/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5623-5624)
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Passage without roll call

9/23/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5623-5624)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/23/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5623-5624)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 6219

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