The American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act is a bill designed to streamline and strengthen the regulatory system for space-based remote sensing and other commercial space activities in the United States. It aims to promote American innovation and investment in space by reducing regulatory barriers and establishing a transparent self-certification process for commercial on-orbit operations. The Act grants authority to the Office of Space Commerce within the Department of Commerce to supervise nongovernmental space activities and issue certifications for the operation of human-made objects launched from Earth. It also directs the President to protect the interests of U.S. entities in outer space, including commercial activity and the exploitation of space resources.
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The American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act passed the House in 2018 but was not taken up by the Senate.
The House American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act gives authority to authorize and supervise non-traditional space activities to the Commerce Department, creating a conflict with S. 3277.
Legislation reforming commercial remote sensing passed the U.S. House of Representatives on 2018-04-24 as part of the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act.
The House of Representatives approved H.R. 2809, the American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act, on 2018-04-24.