To amend title 51, United States Code, to exempt from disclosure by NASA certain technical data, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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AI Government Intelligence™H.R. 7632 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aiming to amend title 51 of the United States Code to exempt certain technical data held by NASA from public disclosure. The bill's purpose is to protect specific technical information from being released, though the exact scope and details of the exemption are not provided in the available summary or full text. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not advance further and is currently categorized as failed or expired.
This bill sought to restrict public access to certain NASA technical data by amending federal disclosure laws but did not progress beyond committee referral and is no longer active.
- Proposes an amendment to title 51, United States Code, concerning NASA data disclosure.
- Intends to exempt certain technical data from public disclosure requirements.
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not advance.
- No official summary or full text details are publicly available to clarify the exemption's scope.
- The bill is currently classified as failed or expired.
['NASA, by potentially gaining authority to withhold specific technical data from public disclosure.', 'Government entities involved in space and technology sectors that handle sensitive technical information.']
["Lack of publicly available full text limits understanding of the exemption's scope and oversight mechanisms.", 'Potential challenges in balancing transparency with protection of sensitive technical data.', 'Unclear implications for public access to government-held scientific and technical information.', 'No information on cost, enforcement, or oversight provisions.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not progress beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired. The absence of a public summary or full text limits detailed legislative context analysis.
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['Potential reduction in publicly available scientific and technical data from NASA could impact researchers and private sector innovation reliant on open data.', 'Could set precedent for other agencies seeking similar exemptions, influencing broader government transparency policies.']
Due to the lack of a publicly available full text and official summary, transparency about the bill's specific provisions and their implications is limited. The bill's failure to advance suggests limited legislative support or prioritization. Oversight mechanisms and the scope of the exemption remain unclear, which are critical for assessing the balance between protecting sensitive information and maintaining public access.
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