Senate Passes Final FY2016 NDAA, Will President Veto It? – UPDATE
UPDATE, October 15, 2015: The President has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to decide whether to sign or veto the bill after he receives it from Congress. As of today, Congress …
SIA: Ex-Im Impasse Killing U.S. Contracts, Congress Must Fix
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) renewed its push to convince Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank today. The industry organization said that at least three satellite manufacturing contracts have been …
What's Happening in Space Policy October 5-9, 2015
Here is our list of space policy events coming up during the week of October 5-9, 2015 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are …
House Passes Compromise FY2016 NDAA, But Under Veto Threat
The House passed the compromise version of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday. The Senate plans to vote on it next week, but the White House has threatened …
Discharge Petition Could Be Next Step for Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
Supporters of the Export-Import Bank may try a new tactic to put the institution back in business — National Journal is reporting that a discharge petition may be filed to …
Congress Passes Short-Term Continuing Resolution for FY2016
First the Senate and then the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) today to keep the government operating tomorrow when FY2016 begins. The CR lasts through December 11, 2015. The …
NASA Picks Two Venus, Three Asteroid Missions As Discovery Semifinalists
NASA announced the five proposals that it has selected for further development under the Discovery program in the Planetary Science Division. Two would study Venus, while the other three would …
House and Senate Agree on FY2016 NDAA, RD-180s Still Restricted
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees (HASC and SASC) announced agreement today on a compromise version of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). HASC Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-CA) …
Senate Joins House in Extending FAA Learning Period For Six Months
The Senate passed a bill today that extends certain FAA airport and airway provisions, including the so-called “learning period” during which the FAA cannot issue new passenger safety regulations for …
Senate Advances CR; Shutdown Fears All But Over — For Now
The Senate advanced a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through December 11, 2015 today, all but ending fears of a government shutdown on October 1. House Speaker John …